Tips For Emergency Water Damage to Your Lakewood Club Home

1/27/2022 (Permalink)

This water bubble is one of the damages from a frozen pipe bursting.

Bathtub overflowing?  Pipe burst spraying water everywhere?  Water heater flooded your basement?  If you find yourself in one of these situations follow the tips below after calling SERVPRO of Muskegon to mitigate the situation properly.

• Shut off the water source if possible.
• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs.
• Hang furs and leather goods separately at room temperature.
• Remove Oriental or other colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Do not use a regular vacuum to remove water.
• Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of areas where ceilings are sagging from retained water.
• Do not leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpeting.

Until help arrives, follow these tips to help minimize the damages to your Lakewood Club home.

If your home or business has experienced water damage, call SERVPRO of Muskegon ASAP, 231-733-7601.  We are Here to help® 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.