1. Use any type home vacuum
since electrical shock may result, as well as
potential damage to the equipment itself
2. Place newspaper in the traffic areas, since
newspaper ink transfers easily.
3. Walk on wet carpet any more then necessary in
order to keep from spreading damage.
4. Do not activate the HVAC system if it has been
directly contacted by water, or might serve as a
means of spreading contamination.
5. Change indoor temperature (raise or lower) unless
instructed to do so by a qualified restoration
technician.
6. In Sewage losses, do not:
-handle directly contaminated items,
-consume foods or use personal hygiene items that were left out in
contaminated area,
-turn on fans to circulate air or use any vacuum equipment,
-stay in the property is you:
-have respiratory problems including
allergies and asthma,
-are under 2 or over age 60,
-have a weakened immune system due to
illness, medications, or recent surgery.
DO
!!!
1. Ensure that a
contractor has been called to eliminate water source or make necessary
repairs.
2. If safe to do so, turn off circuit breakers supplying electricity
to wet areas; unplug and remove and small electrical
appliances/devices currently located on the wet carpet and areas.
3. Remove small furniture items as possible, to prevent rust or stains
& expedite restoration.
4. Place protective tabs (foil) under legs of wood furniture.
5. Hang draperies and pin up furniture skirts to prevent contact with
wet carpet (water marks, browning, dye transfer or migration).
6. Remove books, shoes, paper goods, fabrics, potted plants, or other
items that may stain the carpet (check especially under beds and in
closets for these items).
7. Remove and secure breakables, moisture sensitive or high valued
items.
8. Make plans for restoration crew to remove large furniture items
onto dry carpet, vinyl, ceramic, or wood flooring, or garage or
storage areas.
9. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling wet items.
10. CALL CORNELIA CARPET CLEANERS AT (630)434-2202FOR ASSISTANCE
With fast action, our
certified water damage technicians prevent permanent
damage. We have the equipment and training to
restore most wet materials, including carpet, pad
and flooring to their original condition.
In some cases they actually look better than before
because we remove odors and clean the materials
during the restoration process. For most situations
we arrive within the hour to reduce the damage,
expense and the inconvenience.
How can I restore water damaged carpet?
There is no single
procedure for dealing with all flood damage
situations. Each situation is different and must be
evaluated individually by an expert. Determine
whether the floodwater is sanitary, unsanitary or
black water. Only in sanitary conditions should you
attempt to clean and restore the carpet yourself.
Cleaning professionals should be called in to handle
the adverse affects of disease carrying bacteria
contained in unsanitary and black water conditions.
If you cannot reasonably determine the water
quality,
call CORNELIA CARPET CLEANERS at 630-434-2202 for
assistance.
- Sanitary - may include uncontaminated sink or toilet overflows
and ruptured pipes.
- Unsanitary - any water with some degree of bio-pollutant
contamination toiled and dishwater overflows.
- Black water - water that has come into contact with the ground or that
contains raw sewage; this includes, but is not
limited to, natural flooding. Unfortunately, carpet
flooded by black water must be discarded because of
the high level intrusion of bacteria and other
pollutants.
Before restoration can
begin you must identify the source and stop the
incoming flow of water from its source. In sanitary
water situations, once the water has been stopped,
extraction of excess water from the carpet must
begin immediately. To reduce the possibility of
fungal growth, the carpet cushion should be
discarded. In natural flooding or rising water
situations, the carpet and carpet cushion should be
replaced immediately to minimize possible health
concerns.
Information retrieved from the Carpet Rug Institute.
