Clean Water Damage Cleanup in Roseville

1/10/2020 (Permalink)

This photo is of a clean water damage cleanup from a burst water pipe.

What is clean water damage? Clean water is water that has been treated and doesn't contain waste. The sources of clean water include defective appliances, burst or broken pipes, and overflowing sinks. Clean water is water that has not been used. 

What to do when your home is affected by clean water damage

• Shut off water source if possible or contact someone who can stop the water source. 
• Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the building, if the access to the power distribution panel is safe from electric shock. 
• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping or blotting. 
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing tabletop items. 
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting. 
• Remove any valuables such as paintings, art objects, computers, and documents to a safe, dry space. 
• Use wooden clothespins to keep furniture skirting off damp floors.
• Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.

What to NOT do when your home is affected by clean water damage

• Don't enter any rooms with standing water where you may experience electrical shock hazards.
• Don't leave books, newspapers, or colored rugs on wet carpets or floors that may cause staining.
• Don't use a household vacuum to clean up water. This may shock you or damage your vacuum.
• Don't use TV or other appliances when on wet surfaces.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

If you have a water emergency, feel free to give us a call at 916-285-7257. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can make it "Like it never even happened."