Did you know that Rainbow International® does more than just water, fire, and smoke restoration? We also offer services that are helpful in preparation for disasters like hurricanes. At Rainbow, we are not only there for our customers after a disaster has occurred, but we also try to be there in advance so we can help prevent any damage from occurring.
Some pre-disaster services we provide are as follows:
- Boarding up windows
- Preventing leaks by putting tarps over roofing
- 24-hour emergency service
- All work performed by certified, professional and courteous technicians
If your home has experienced water damage from Hurricane Sandy, it is important that you locate a water damage repair company that is well trained and has the equipment to completely dry your home as quickly as possible.
Water damage is progressive and items that could be restored within the first 48 hours of the water damage may not be restored if emergency response is delayed. Although you might be tempted to use a shop vacuum or call a company that only has equipment to dry carpet, you should consider that water will wick up walls and travel under base molding and sill plates. It will penetrate through floor coverings into sub-floors, even causing water damage in rooms below.
In the event of water damage, do the following:
- Stay calm! Call Rainbow International.
- Turn off the breaker in the damaged area before you unplug or remove any electrical devices located on the wet carpet.
- Place aluminum foil under the legs of any furniture, which is in contact with wet carpet. This might help prevent furniture stains on your carpet.
- Lift draperies away from wet carpet.
- Pin up upholstered furniture skirts which may get wet.
- Remove books, shoes, paper goods, fabrics, potted plants, and other items, which may stain wet carpet.
Do not attempt the following:
- Don’t use your home vacuum, since electrical shock may result, as well as certain damage to the equipment itself.
- Don’t place newspaper in traffic areas to walk on, since newspaper ink transfers easily to the wet carpet fibers and may result in permanent staining.
- Don’t walk on carpet any more than necessary. This will keep the damage from spreading to unaffected areas.
