If you
are dealing with a flood, leak, or burst pipe, you may be in just as
much danger as your home. While water can quickly rack up tens of
thousands of dollars worth of damage to your house, it can also wreak
havoc on your health and cause injury.
Use
these tips to stay safe while dealing with home water damage:
- Stop the source of water. Turn off your water line, put a plastic tarp over the hole in your foundation, do whatever you have to in order to stop more water from entering your home.
- Mop, blot, or wet vac as much as possible. Do everything you can to soak up the water – just don't use a regular vacuum cleaner.
- Watch your step. Slipping presents a big hazard in these situations. Always make sure to watch your step and wear slip-proof shoes when working on wet surfaces.
- Be weary of electronics. Certainly you know that electronics and water don't mix, but it is worth the reminder.
- Don't breathe in damp air. Damp air could contain mold, which is not good to breathe in. Doing so could lead to headaches, sneezing, coughing, and respiratory infections.
- Don't touch damp items with bare hands. Much for the same reason as the above point, you don't want to expose yourself to potentially harmful bacteria.
- Watch what you lift. Items can be double, or even triple their original weight when soaked in water. Make sure you don't throw out your back by trying to lift something too heavy.
- Call in the professionals. When it comes to flooding, time is of the essence. Call in a professional remediation service immediately in order to minimize damage and prevent mold.
If you are suffering from water damage in your Long Island home, call
in the experts at GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration. We only use
environmentally-safe cleaning methods to restore your home to its
previous condition. Visit our website for more information or call us
for a free quote at (631) 940-8100.
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