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Call your insurance company and/or agent, let them know that All Dry Water Damage Experts is on its way. |
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Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting. |
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Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and table-top items. |
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Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying (check for possible bleeding). |
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Place aluminum foil, china saucers or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting. |
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Remove Orientals or other colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting. |
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Open drawers and cabinet doors for complete drying. (Do not force, however.) |
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Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe place. |
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Open suitcases and luggage to dry, in sunlight, if possible. |
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Punch small holes in sagging ceilings to relieve trapped water. (Don’t forget to place pans underneath.) |
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Open windows to speed drying in winter {in moderate temperatures}; Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer. |