Water damage to your home can be devastating. Besides the destruction of your personal items and furniture, it can compromise the strength of your home’s structure. It also leads to other issues such as mold. If your property suffers from water damage, there are a few things you can do to offset the trouble it will cause.

America’s Best Cleaning & Restoration Services in Rochester, MN, offers six steps to take when handling water damage to alleviate the trouble and minimize the damage to your home.

• Excess Water: Remove as much excess water as possible. Mop floors, wipe furniture, and blot areas to soak up moisture from surfaces.
• Dry Fabrics: Remove cushions and prop them up, so they dry evenly. Make sure drapes are lifted, so they aren’t touching water on the floor. If drapes and other fabric are affected, remove them as soon as possible so drying can begin.
• Air Out: Open closets, drawers, and any other enclosed areas to air out the moisture and prevent mold and mildew from occurring. This also reduces any musty odors. In summer, run the air conditioner to help air out any affected areas.
• Remove Rugs: For area rugs, remove those that show signs of moisture. If your room’s carpet is wet, place aluminum foil between any furniture bottoms and flooring to keep chair and couch legs from getting saturated.
• Hide Valuables: Immediately remove any valuable pieces. Paintings, photos, sculptures, and other irreplaceable items are safest when taken to a dry area. Furs and leather should be set to dry separately in a room temperature environment.
• Call Professional: Don’t wait too long to call professionals. Waiting will only cause more damage. While you wait for your cleaning team to arrive, stay out of rooms that may pose a danger, such as any areas where ceilings are sagging due to trapped water.

Minnesota and Wisconsin residents rely on America’s Best Cleaning & Restoration Services to keep their properties clean. For carpet cleaning, water damage cleanup, and mold testing, this cleaning company guarantees that your home’s needs are completed quickly and efficiently. Visit them online for more information, or call the Rochester location at (507) 280-8171 today.