Wet Carpet

When wet carpet is in your house, fast action is very important.

Water removal must take place quickly because mold will begin to grow in wet or damp areas, and once it has started growing it is very difficult to eliminate.

Mop up as much water as possible. Do not use electric vacuum cleaners because of the chance of electric shock.

Place foil between furniture legs and the carpet.

Damage can be caused by many different things, such as freezing pipes, heavy rainstorm, roof leak, bathtub overflows, washing machine leak.

Things you can do to reduce the likelihood of damage .

Check for leaks.

Fridge

Check behind for any leaks or wetness, check ice-maker hose.

Sink

Check for signs of leaks and slow drains.

Radiators

Check for slow leaks when the heat is on,these slow leaks can cause a lot of damage over time, including wall, floor and ceiling damage.

Bathroom

Check floor for missing grout and caulk next to the bath tub. Check for possible areas in shower where water can cause damage, and re grout and caulk.

Turn off water to any areas that can freeze.

Turn off water to washing machine when not in use.

When on vacation, turn off main water supply. Many people return from vacation to a flooded house.

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