Minimize Water Damage to Las Vegas Homes Before Help Arrives

Rainstorms,
burst pipes or a water heater and appliances that sprung a leak may damage Las Vegas homes. Water damage can be challenging for homeowners. Though there isn’t really much that you can
do, you can minimize the damage to your home and can even start cleaning up
even before professional help will arrive. However, to handle the whole situation,
experts suggest contacting a water damage professional immediately.

Taking
appropriate actions is vital in minimizing the overall damage to Las Vegas homes.
Bacterial growth develops at once and to prevent this, here are some tips on
what course you should take before help arrives:

• To
  prevent electric shock, do not go inside a room if the electricity is still on.
  By no means use a vacuum cleaner to clean out wet floors or carpets. There is
  really nothing you can do at this point but wait for a professional to arrive.
• If
  the electricity is off in the room, remove soaked rugs, damp clothing,
  tablecloths, wet books and bedding and spread them outside to dry. Also, gather
  important documents, artworks, family photos and put them somewhere safe
  outside. Lift and fasten any wet draperies and curtains that might get in touch
  with the wet floors and carpets.
• Use
  as many dry large towels as possible and wipe those wet furniture and floors.
  This is to minimize mildew accumulation and water damage to the items.
• Open
  windows, closets, drawers, interior and exterior doors to facilitate air
  circulation inside the room. You may also turn on any ceiling fans, box fans or
  oscillating fans to assist in the drying process. Turning on the dehumidifier
  may also help if outside temperature in 65 degrees or higher.

You
can’t substitute having a professional assist you in this water damage emergency,
regardless of the amount of water. But you can make cleanup easier by following
these steps so that your home will return to its original state quicker.