Preventing Additional Water Damage

There are things that you should absolutely avoid doing when you have water damage.

  • Do NOT use your household vacuum to remove water!
  • Do NOT use televisions or other household appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors!
  • Do NOT turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water!
  • Do NOT leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible! Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature!
  • Do NOT leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors!


Minimize water damage - What to do until help arrives?