In the unfortunate event that you should have water come into your home, follow the tips below to ensure a safe recovery.

Do:

• Remove as much excees water as possible by mopping and blotting
• Wipe water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and table top items
• Remove or prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying (check for possible bleeding)
• Place aluminum foil, china sauces or wooden blocks btween furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Turn on air conditioning for maximum drying in summer; open window to speed drying in winter
• Open doors and cabinet drawers for complete drying (do not force however)
• Remove valuable oil paintings and art objects to a safe place
• Blot wet carpeting with clean white towels
• Open suitcases and luggage to dry, in sunlight if possible
• Punch small holes in sagging coilings to relieve trapped water (don't forget to place pans beneath)

Do Not:

• Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible.  Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature
• Leave books, magazines, or other colored items on carpets and fabrics
• Use your household vacuum to remove water
• Turn on ceiling fixtures, if ceiling is wet, keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water

In the unfortunate event that you experience a fire and/or smoke damage to your home or business follow the tips below to ensure a safe and healthy recovery to your property.

Do:

• Clean and protect chrome trim on appliances with a light coating of vaseline or oil.
• Blow off or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, drapery and carpet
• Open windows for ventilation
• Change furnace filter if furnace is operating
• Empty freezer and refrigerator completely if electricity is turned off, and prop doors open with a rolled paper towel or newspaper
• Clean and protect smoked bathroom faucets, tub fittings and towe bars with a light coating of oil
• Pour antifreeze in toilet bowls, sinks and tubs to prevent freezing if heat is off in winter
• Wash plants with water on both sides of leaves (water softener helps)
• Call a plumber to drain heating system if heat is off in winter
• Remove pets (especially birds) to clean environments

Do Not:

• Wipe or attempt to wash walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces
• Use upholstered furniture if it can be avoided
• Use exposed food items, or canned goods which have been subjected to excessive heat
• Use TVs, stereos, or electrical appliances until they have been cleaned and checked
• Send smoked garments to an ordinary dry cleaner, improper cleaning may set in smoke and odor