Emergency Tips

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• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and table top items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and pillow cushions for even drying.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove Oriental rugs or other artificially coloured items from wet flooring.
• Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Open and place luggage in sunlight to dry if possible.
• Gather loose items, toys, etc. from floors.

• Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible. 
• Leave books, magazines or other coloured items on wet carpets or floors.
• Use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Use TVs or other household appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. 
• Enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

Restorex Disaster Restoration is composed of well-trained, accredited professionals; who specialize in, among other things, Water Damage Restoration.

• Limit movement in home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork. 
• Blow or brush-vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery, drapes and carpets. 
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and high-traffic carpeted areas. 
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely and prop doors open.
• Document all items before disposal.  
• Clean and protect chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim and appliances with light coating of Vaseline or oil.
• Wash house plants on both sides of leaves.
• Change HVAC filter.

• Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces without first contacting your RESTOREX Professional. 
• Attempt to clean carpet or upholstered furniture without first consulting your RESTOREX Professional.
• Attempt to clean any electrical appliances, TV sets, radios, etc. that may have been close to fire, heat or water without first consulting  an authorized repair service.
• Use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored close to fire, heat or water.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. Wiring may be wet or damaged.
• Send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor and cause permanent damage.

Restorex Disaster Restoration is composed of well-trained, accredited professionals; who specialize in, among other things, Fire Damage Restoration.