Water Damage

Seeping water damage is progressive, pervasive and can mean valuable objects may become permanently damaged – especially if emergency response is delayed beyond the first 48 hours.

Water damage is usually caused by a plumbing failure. When moisture seeps into anything of value there are immediate steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of long-term damage that results.

Steps to take as soon as you detect flood damage:

• Remain calm so your thinking stays clear.
• Call Rainbow Restoration^®
• Close the water main or shut off any water source so flooding stops.
• Shut down the electrical breaker in damaged areas before unplugging or removing any electrical devices from the wet carpet or submerged areas.
• Put aluminum foil under legs or feet of any furniture in contact with wet carpet or water to prevent permanent staining.
• Lift any curtains or draperies away from wet carpet or water.
• Lift and tack up any upholstered furniture skirts.
• Remove books, papers, fabrics, shoes, potted plants or other items that are able to stain wet carpet.

Avoid doing these things:

• Use your home vacuum – electrical shock can result, as well as damage to the equipment
• Place newspaper in traffic areas to walk on – newspaper ink transfers easily to wet carpet fibers which results in permanent staining
• Walk on carpet any more than necessary – this keeps damage from spreading to unaffected areas