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Water damage and what you should do

5/15/2017 (Permalink)

Exposure to mold can cause health problems for some people by irritating the nose, eyes throat or lungs. The best way to keep mold from spreading is to act fast when you know water damage is present.

Let us do the work and reduce your stress, the best decision you can make is call SERVPRO OF EAST HONOLULU 808-395-9545 or follow the following steps

1. Remove water as quickly as possible

Use a wet/dry vacuum to clean up as much water as soon as possible.

2. Use fans to speed up carpet drying process

It can take several days for fans to completely dry a water-damaged area.

3. Use a dehumidfier to dry out the room

These machines remove excessive moisture, which makes the air feel cooler and limits mold and mildew growth.

4. Steam clean carpet and flooring

Steam clean all carpets to properly sanitize and deodorize.

5. Sanitize walls and baseboards

Anything touched by storm water should be sanitized. Clean all walls, hard-surface floors and other household surfaces with soap and water. Remember to wear rubber gloves during cleanup.

6. Check furniture

Look for water damage and remove furniture from wet flooring. Water damage can easily be hidden underneath rugs or carpet, so be sure to give your home a thorough inspection if you suspect water damage.

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