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Like it
never even happened.™
Nationally Known - Locally Owned™
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(608)
221-1818
(608) 221-1814
Fire, Smoke, Water
& Mold Remediation Experts!
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 Servpro can help you
deal with your disaster. Our experienced personnel are
available 24 hrs per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year
to provide you with the information and service you need.
There are many things you shouldn't do and some things you
should do to minimize damage to your residence before our
professional technicians arrive. Please follow the
appropriate Emergency Tips:
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FIRE & SMOKE DAMAGE:
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DO:
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Limit the movement
in the home to prevent soot particles from being
impregnated into upholstery and carpets. Keep
hands clean. Soot on hands can impregnate
upholstery, walls and woodwork causing more
damage.
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Blow off or
brush-vacuum loose soot particles from
upholstery, drapes and carpets.
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Place clean towels
or old linens on rugs and carpet traffic areas
to prevent more soiling.
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If electricity is
off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely
and prop doors open.
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Clean and protect
chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim and
appliances with light coating of Vaseline® or
oil.
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Pour RV antifreeze
in sinks, toilet bowls and tubs if heat is off
during freezing season.
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Wash off house
plants on both sides of leaves.
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Change HVAC filter.
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Cover upholstery
with old sheets before use.
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Tape double layer of
cheesecloth over heat registers
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DON'T:
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Attempt to wash any
walls or painted surfaces without first contacting a professional restoration service.
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Attempt to shampoo
carpet or upholstered furniture without first
consulting a professional restoration service.
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Attempt to clean any
electrical appliances. TV sets, radios, etc.
that may have been closest to fire, heat or
water without first consulting an authorized
repair service.
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Use any canned or
packaged food or beverages that may have been
stored close to fire, heat or water. (they may
be contaminated).
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Turn on ceiling
fixtures if ceiling is wet. Wiring may be wet or
damaged.
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Send garments to
ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set
smoke odor.
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WATER DAMAGE:
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Keep temperature below 65 degrees if possible.
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Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
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Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
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Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
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Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
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Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
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Remove Orientals or other colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting.
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Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe, dry place.
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Open suitcases and luggage to dry, in sunlight, if possible.
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Pick up loose items, toys, etc. off the floors.
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DON'T:
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Do NOT turn the heat up. This accelerates mold and mildew growth.
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Leave wet fabrics in place, dry as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
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Leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.
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Use your household vacuum to remove water.
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Use TVs or other household appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
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Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.
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VANDALISM DAMAGE:
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Hose down or wash egg damage from building exterior as soon as possible.
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Blot up freshly spilled food from carpets and fabrics with a dampened cloth or sponge (but don't overwet). Do scrape and blot (don't rub; it may cause fuzzing or damage to fibers).
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Vacuum glass particles from carpets and upholstery.
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Save containers which reveal the composition of spilled inks, cosmetics and paints.
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DON'T:
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Attempt to remove ink, paint or cosmetic stains.
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Operate damaged lamps or appliances.
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Throw out wood chips, broken pieces from furniture, porcelain or other art objects.
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HARMFUL WASTE (Sewage, Blood or other bodily fluids):
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DO:
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Stay out of affected areas.
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Call emergency personnel if a life-threatening situation is occurring.
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Treat all bodily fluids as if they were contaminated.
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For sewage damages, turn off HVAC system.
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DON'T:
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Attempt clean-up of any kind.
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Touch or handle items that might be contaminated with bodily fluids.
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Eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics or handle contact lenses in affected areas.
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If exposed to harmful wastes, consult your physician or local health department.
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Our service area includes, but is NOT limited to Columbus, Lodi,
Pardeeville, Portage, Poynette, Randolph, Wisconsin Dells in Columbia
County; Belleville, Cottage Grove, Cross Plains, De Forest, Deerfield,
Fitchburg, Madison, Marshall, McFarland, Monona, Mount Horeb, Oregon,
Springfield Corners, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Westport,
Windsor in Dane County; Beaver Dam, Watertown, Waupun in Dodge County;
Brodhead, Brooklyn, Monroe, New Glarus in Green County; Dodgeville, Mineral
Point in Iowa County; Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Waterloo,
Watertown in Jefferson County; Bristol in Kenosha County; Beloit, Clinton,
Edgerton, Evansville, Janesville, Milton in Rock County; Baraboo, Lake
Delton, Prairie du Sac, Reedsburg, Sauk City in Sauk County; Delavan,
Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, Whitewater in Walworth County
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