Emergency Water Service
Act fast on water damage:
Water damage restoration is an emergency business. That’s why ServiceMaster Clean is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our quick response reduces your suffering and saves money. Water damage claims increase substantially if prompt action is not taken to contain the damage.
The cleaning professionals at ServiceMaster Clean use advanced products, procedures, and equipment to assure the highest level of cleaning performance and protection for property and furnishings.
The process unfolds in six steps:
- Inspection and assessment
- Water removal
- Anti-microbial application
- Drying: air movement
- Drying: dehumidifying
- Drying: monitoring
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WATER DOs
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WATER DON’TS
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- If the outside temperature is above 60 degrees use dehumidifiers if available.
- Use fans in conjunction with dehumidification equipment to circulate the air and assist drying.
- Remove as much waster as possible by mopping and blotting
- Wipe furniture dry
- Lift draperies off carpet, loop through a coat hanger and place the hanger on the drapery rod
- Prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying and place small wood blocks or aluminum foil under furniture legs
- Remove wet area rugs or other
floor coverings
- Open furniture drawers, closet drawers, and luggage to enhance drying
- Move photos, paintings and art objects to a safe dry location
- Remove damp books from shelves and spread out to dry
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- Do not wait to call for professional help. Damage from the water and bacteria growth can begin within hours
- Do not use and ordinary household vacuum to remove water
- Do not use electrical appliances while on wet carpet or wet floors
- Do not go into rooms with standing water if the electricity is still on
- Do not lift tacked-down carpet with out professional help. Lifting the carpet incorrectly could promote damage and delamination
- Do not disturb if mold is visible.
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