Sewage clean up or water damage can be quite overwhelming, but there are certain things that must be done to avoid further damage.  Depending on what causes the damage and where the problem has occurred, a person will need to take different measures to begin the clean up. Here are a few things that should be done immediately following water damage.

Call a professional water or sewage cleanup company as soon as possible.  The technicians at Floodmasters LLC have the right training and equipment to make sure things get cleaned up properly, safely, and quickly.   After you make that call, the most important thing to remember is to remain calm. This type of damage can be quite upsetting, but a calm demeanor will help get the job done much faster. The first things to do is to turn off the source of water along with the breaker in the wet areas. It will be necessary to unplug and remove electrical items that are located on wet surfaces.

To prevent further damage, a person can wrap pieces of tin foil around the legs and bases of wood furniture that is standing on wet rugs or carpeting. If water levels are extremely high, it may be better to elevate the pieces of furniture. To preserve upholstery and drapery, it will be best to pin them away from wet surfaces. Dark colored fabric tends to bleed and may cause even more harm.

In order to aid the drying process, it may be wise to use fans or an air conditioner in the affected areas. This will also help to remove extra moisture from the room. The faster the carpeting dries, the less likely it is to get moldy. Mold can be very harmful to a person’s health.

If the walls get wet, it is smart to remove pictures or other hanging items. If a drop ceiling is a problem, it is best to punch small holes in a sagging ceiling. Trapped water will be aloud to escape and will place less stress on its structure. A ceiling fan or other lighting on the ceiling must never be used until the area is completely dry.

As a bit of caution, it is best to use something other than newspaper to walk on over wet flooring. Its ink may leak onto carpet and leave stains behind. It is important not to use a regular vacuum on wet surfaces. A person may receive a terrible shock or ruin the appliance. It is safer to use a mop or squeegee.

Even though sewage clean up is unpleasant, it is a necessary step in returning a place back to normal. The above tips are just a few things that will help prevent further damage to furniture or other parts of a room. In severe cases, there are professional services that are ready to offer help.

Call Floodmasters LLC in Atlanta GA, for a free estimate or for immediate help.  We are available 24/7 356 days a year!