Water Damage Dry Out & Water Removal

Water damage and flooding can occur at any time and can be caused by many things. Water feed lines can break, water heaters can burst or wear out, plumbing can back up, or a natural disaster can cause a serious roof leak. When water damage occurs it is important not to panic. The first thing to do is to try and stop the water flow source (turn the main valve off), and then call a water damage expert like Green Planet Carpet Care. Green Planet Carpet Care offers 24-hour emergency services for carpet drying, water removal, and structural drying. We respond quickly with state-of-the-art equipment to extract the water from your carpets and dry out the structure. We are equipped with the industry specific moisture detection instruments to determine hidden areas of moisture within the structure. We will be there to help you in this time of need. We can be there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Green Planet Carpet Care is Certified by the IICRC in Water Damage Restoration

Even a few gallons of standing water can become a breeding ground for bacteria and MOLD. Bacteria and molds can begin to germinate in as little as 24 hours after the water intrusion! Not to mention permanent structural damage! It is important that you dry out your carpets and structure quickly. Below is a list of things you can do to minimize the effects of water damage, followed by a list of things to avoid doing. The quicker you act the less likely your flood damage is likely to become a full water damage restoration job.

Minimizing the effects of water damage

• Remove as much excess water as possible by using a wet/dry vacuum or mopping the area
• Turn the air conditioning on for maximum drying in the summer and open windows in the winter
• Remove artwork and paintings from the walls, and place in a safe dry location
• Remove area rugs, and hang to dry
• Remove wet upholstery cushions, and prop them to dry out
• Wipe as much water as possible from wood furniture
• Punch holes in sagging ceilings to relieve trapped water

Thing to avoid doing

• DON'T PANIC
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets
• Don't use a household vacuum to remove any water
• Don't turn on any electrical appliances including TVs while standing on wet floors or carpet
• Don't turn on any ceiling fans or lights if the ceiling is wet and keep out of rooms where the ceiling is extremely sagging from retained water

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