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ARE CURRENTLY IN THE MIDST OF A DISASTER, CALL
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You
can continue reading this after you have a
disaster specialist on their way to
you.
Following a disaster in your home or
business, it is only natural to want to begin
cleaning up right away, getting things back to
normal. While quick action can be helpful in
minimizing damages, improper repair can
seriously hinder proper and satisfactory
restoration. Here are some tips to help you in
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Remain Calm.
Give us a call; |
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Ensure the
electrical breaker is off. Unplug and lift any
small electrical units that are in contact with
a wet carpet; |
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Put aluminum
foil under the legs of wood or antique furniture
that are in contact with wet carpet; |
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Raise
draperies, and pin up upholstered furniture
skirts; |
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Remove any
paper products, such as books and newspapers
that may stain the carpet. Be sure to look under
furniture, desks, and beds; |
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Remove potted
plants that are in contact with wet
carpet; |
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Remove any
furniture that is not to heavy to areas
unaffected by water damage. This will prevent
rusting or other stains; |
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If this occurs
in winter, leave the heat on. If in the summer,
use air conditioner if available; |
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Open all
furniture drawers and interior doors (including
closet doors) to speed drying time; |
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Punch holes in
sagging ceilings to allow water to
drain. |
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attempt the following actions: |
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Using the
vacuum cleaner; |
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Placing
newspapers to walk on; try walking on the carpet
only if absolutely
necessary; |
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| SMOKE AND
FIRE DAMAGE |
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Remain Calm.
Give us a call; |
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Open all
windows; |
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Remove pets to
cleaner environments; |
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Empty
refrigerator and freezer completely if
electricity is off. Prop open the doors to
prevent odor; |
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Limit movement
in the area, to prevent soot particles from
being ground into the carpets; |
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Dispose of any
open food packages; |
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Do not attempt
to use ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet;
this could cause a short circuit; |
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Gently wipe
leaves of all plants to remove soot and smoke
residue; |
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Keep your hands
clean. Soot on hands can transfer to upholstery,
walls and woodwork, causing further
damage; |
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Place old
towels or blankets over high traffic carpet
areas to prevent further soiling; |
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Wipe smoke
residue from porcelain bath fixtures; this
prevents etching; |
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Change air
filters on forced hot air
furnaces. |
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attempt the following actions: |
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Wiping or
washing walls, ceilings or other absorbent
surfaces; |
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Using TV,
stereo, or other electrical appliances until
they have been cleaned and inspected; |
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Using your
upholstered furniture if at all
possible; |
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Sending
garments to ordinary dry cleaners. Remember that
improper cleaning will actually set in smoke and
odor; |
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| ELECTRONICS
DAMAGE |
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Remain Calm.
Give us a call; |
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remove the eqiupment from any water or liquids right away |
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Schedule an appointment for us to pick up the equipment as soon as possible; |
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attempt the following actions: |
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Do not attempt
to plugin any equipment; |
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Operating
damaged electrical appliances; |
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Tips on Cleaning Electronics
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Cleaning electronic equipment doesn't just keep your components looking good, but ensures these fragile and likely expensive pieces run properly and efficiently. Because of their delicate nature, a small amount of dust or dirt can be detrimental to a piece of electronics life span. Here are some tips on keeping your electronics clean and dust-free. |
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Flood Safety and Health Information
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Flood waters pose many risks to personal health and safety. Use the following information to help protect you against illness or injury during a flood event. |
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Rebuilding After the Flood
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Flood have caused considerable damages all throughout the world and but people have learnt rebuilding after the flood no matter how devastating the flood had been. US government has also launched various programs and formed various committees for rebuilding after the flood. |
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Ceiling Repair Water Damage
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When you get a tea colored stain appearing on your plaster ceiling, it means now it is the time for ceiling repair water damage. If you don’t take the required action to repair the ceiling, it would damage more and may even collapse also. |
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Why are Molds a Concern
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It is common to find mold spores in the air inside homes, and on most surfaces including clothes, walls and furniture. Most of the time mold spores found indoors come from outdoor sources. Routine cleaning of your home and furnishings helps keep these levels low. Cleaning small areas of visible mold, such as mold that may occur around your shower, is necessary to prevent unsanitary conditions. |
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How Can I Protect My Home from Mold
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Since you cannot remove all food sources for molds, it is important as a homeowner to take sensible precautions to prevent moisture from creating a breeding ground for mold. |
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Fire and Smoke Damage
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Fire causes considerable damage in the place where it occurs. The fire and smoke damage caused to the place needs to be taken immediate and proper action. Except the things that are completely ruined by fire and smoke damage, other things like carpets, draperies, upholstered furniture; clothing can be refurbished after a fire. |
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Good Housekeeping helps lessen odds of a house fire
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"Good housekeeping practices are so important," Bernardy said. "So many people have things piled in homes where they shouldn't be. Boxes in hallways, in mechanical rooms where they're out of sight, out of mind, or piled in places where they just shouldn't be." He's a big fan of moving household clutter into storage sheds, or at least to the garage, but said that safety can be increased simply by wise housekeeping. |
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After the Fire
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As many homeowners find out all too late, just because you have insurance, doesn’t mean you have the coverage you need. Besides having an emergency kit and evacuation plan, homeowners should check their insurance policy to make sure they have enough — and the right kind of coverage. |
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