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Your business and home are your two biggest assets and it is natural for you to want to get your possessions back in order after water or fire damage. These tips will help you in taking the proper action until
professional help is obtained and will increase the chances for a successful restoration.
Water Damage
Do's:
- Use fans to circulate air and expedite drying
- Remove as much water at possible by mopping and blotting
- Wipe furniture dry
- Lift drapes from carpet, loop through a plastic coat hanger, and hang from curtain rod
- Prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying
- Remove wet area rugs and floor coverings
- Open furniture drawers, closet doors, and luggage to enhance drying
- Move photos, paintings and art objects to a safe, dry place
- If damage occurs during a cool season, leave heat on. During the summer, run the air conditioner if possible
- Place aluminum foil, china saucers or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
- Call Kwik MiLady Cleaners 1-(866)-TEXTILE
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Don'ts:
- Don't use ordinary household vacuum to remove water
- Don't use electrical appliances on wet carpet or floor
- Don't go into rooms with standing water if electricity is still on
- Don't lift tacked-down carpet without professional help. Lifting carpet improperly can cause damage
- Don't wait to call for professional help. Act before bacteria growth begins.
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Fire and Smoke Damage
Do's:
- Clean and protect chrome trim on kitchen appliances with a light coating of Vaseline or other oil
- Blow off or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, drapery and carpet
- Open windows for ventilation
- Change furnace filter if blower is operating
- Empty freezer and refrigerator completely if electricity is off, and prop doors open with a rolled towel or newspaper
- Clean and protect smoked bathroom faucets, tub fittings and towel bars with a light coating of oil
- Pour antifreeze in toilet bowls, sinks, and tubs to prevent freezing if heat is off in winter
- Wash plants with water on both sides of leaves ( water softener helps)
- Call plumber to drain heating system if heat is off in winter
- Remove pets (especially birds) to clean environments
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Don'ts:
- Wipe or attempt to wash walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces
- Use upholstered furniture if it can be avoided
- Use exposed food items, or canned goods which have been subjected to excessive heat
- Use TV’s, stereos, or electrical appliances until cleaned and checked
- Send smoked garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke and odor
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For more information in the Bay Area, call:
(510) 278-1811 or 1-(866)-TEXTILE (839-8453)
Kwik MiLady Cleaners
664 Bockman Road
San Lorenzo, California 94580
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