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These tips will assist you in taking the
proper action until professional assistance arrives and
will increase the chances for a successful restoration.
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 Remove
as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
Wipe
as much excess water from wood furniture after removal
of lamps and tabletop items.
Remove
and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying (check
for possible bleeding).
Place
aluminum foil, china saucers, or wood blocks between furniture
legs and wet carpeting.
Open
windows to speed drying.
Remove
Orientals or other colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall
carpeting.
Open
drawers and cabinet doors for complete drying. (Do not
force, however.)
Remove
valuable paintings and art objects to a safe place.
Open
suitcases and luggage to dry, in sunlight, if possible.
Punch
small holes in sagging ceilings to relieve trapped water.
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Do
not leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible.
Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room
temperature.
Do
not leave books, magazines, or other colored items on
wet carpets or floors.
Do
not use your household vacuum to remove water.
Do
not use TVs or other appliances while standing on wet
carpets or floors, especially on wet concrete floors.
Turn
on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of
rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.
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Limit
the movement in the home to prevent soot particles from
being impregnated into upholstery and carpets. Keep hands
clean. Soot on hands can impregnate upholstery, walls,
and woodwork, causing more damage.
Blow
off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery,
drapes, and carpet.
Place
clean towels or old linens on rugs and carpet traffic
areas to prevent more soiling.
If
electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely
and prop the doors open.
Clean
and protect chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim
and, appliances with a light coating of petroleum jelly
or oil.
Pour
anti-freeze in sinks, toilet bowls and tubs if the heat
is off during the freezing season.
Wash
off houseplants on both sides of leaves. (Water softener
helps.)
Change
furnace filter.
Cover
upholstery with sheets before use.
Tape
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Do
not attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces without
first contacting a professional restoration service.
Do
not attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture
without first consulting a professional restoration service.
Do
not attempt to clean any electrical appliances, TV sets,
radios, etc. that may have been close to fire, heat, or
water, without consulting an authorized repair service.
Do
not use any canned or packaged food or beverages that
may have been stored close to fire, heat, or water. (They
may be contaminated.)
Do
not turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. Wiring
may be wet or damaged.
Do
not send garments to ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning
may set smoke odor.
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Hose
down or wash egg damage from building exterior as soon
as possible.
Wipe
up freshly spilled food from carpets and fabrics with
a dampened cloth or sponge (but don't over wet.) Do scrape
and blot (don't rub, it may cause fuzzing or damage fibers.)
Vacuum
glass particles from carpets and upholstery.
Save
containers that will reveal the composition of spilled
inks, cosmetics, and paints.
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Don't
attempt to remove inks, paint, or cosmetic stains.
Operate
damaged lamps or appliances.
Throw
out wood chips, broken pieces from furniture, porcelain
or other art objects
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