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Storing Items After Water Damage

11/9/2021 (Permalink)

storing items in garage If you have a lot of items that need restoration, the clean-up experts at SERVPRO will help.

If a water damage event has occurred, you may need to save some items. Think carefully on the following:

  1. Is there a possibility that the items will be able to dry out on their own?
  2. How long would it take for the water damage to subside?
  3. Is there a chance of mold growth?
  4. How much time do you have before you need the items again?
  5. How will you treat the items?

If it is just excess moisture that has seeped into carpets or other surfaces, then move them to an area where you can allow it to dry out. You should also make sure that they are not touching each other or any other surface, as it can cause them to stay wet.

If the water damage event was significant, then you will want to follow the appropriate drying process. The professionals at SERVPRO Dallas Love can help.

1. Prioritize your valuables

This means that you should remove the items from the water damage as quickly as possible unless it is a computer. The longer an item sits in the water, the greater the chance of needing to replace it.

2. Tag your valuables

This will help you keep track of where they are in the drying process.

3. Call SERVPRO for water removal and drying

The experts at SERVPRO will remove the water from your house, and when all the moisture is gone, you can request that they assist in tagging your items. This means that they will tag the items so that it is clear to you and your insurance company what was damaged and what wasn't. This allows them to move on to the next step in the process, the actual restoration.

4. Check for mold and mildew growth

Depending on how long an item is exposed, there could be mold growing on its surface already. SERVPRO can help you identify if there is any mold and treat it to prevent further growth.

5. Restore your items

If you have a lot of items that need restoration, the clean-up experts at SERVPRO will help. We can get your home back to normal and your life sensible again.

Contact Dallas Water Damage Restoration & Repair at (214) 272-7600 for water damage restoration and emergency water removal helping you to restore your items.

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