Bacteria growth can begin within hours. Call ServiceMaster Advantage immediately.
"Our family has hired ServiceMaster Advantage on many occasions, and we have been impressed every single time. Last year we experienced severe flooding in our basement. Jeff Turner deployed his recovery team immediately. The service techs were very professional and efficient. This spring, we had more flooding in our window wells. Again, ServiceMaster Advantage responded right away and were at my home within the hour to pump water before it reached the interior of my home. And just last week, I hired ServiceMaster to clean carpets and upholstery. Again, I was impressed. They carpet cleaner used a very safe, non-toxic method to clean and pulled up stains that I didn't think could be removed. I highly recommend ServiceMaster Advantage for disaster recovery or cleaning needs."
-William and Karla Shelton Lafayette, Indiana
Water damage is insidious in a way fire damage is not: it can creep into a building or home and catch you unawares. How do you know if you have water damage? And what can you do to prevent water damage? These questions and more are answered below.
Immediately following a water-related incident, call your insurance provider to inform him/her of the damage. If your home is severely damaged, determine whether it is structurally safe to enter. If not or you are unsure, immediately make arrangements to stay elsewhere.
Not necessarily. Dishes, cooking utensils and food preparation areas can be sanitized, disinfected and then reused. Throw away wooden cutting boards, plastic utensils, baby bottle nipples and pacifiers, since it's nearly impossible to safely clean them.
Within hours. Because mold thrives in moist and warm environments, any place that is wet and/or humid is a perfect place for mold to grow, therefore, it is imperative that you call ServiceMaster Advantage immediately.
If you cannot dry out your photos immediately, you can delay further damage from happening by freezing your photos. Start with rinsing them gently, then place your clean photos in a plastic bag (zip bags are recommended), place them in a container and put in the freezer. Be sure to consult a professional conservator before freezing any photos.
Dangers are not over when the water goes down. Do not endanger yourself or your family after a water event. Keep children and pets away. Try to protect yourself and your family from stress, fatigue, and water-related health hazards.
