Tips - Dos and Don'ts
Wind Damage
Do ...
- If you know a windstorm is coming, secure patio furniture
and loose items which may collide with other objects during the
storm. Tie trampolines to other items that are cemented into the
ground, such as basketball standards.
- Notice a downed telephone pole that has damaged your house
or building.
- If siding has blown loose, contact Gant Insurance
Restoration to secure it and prevent further damage.
- If roof is partially or fully stripped, contact Gant
Insurance Restoration to secure it and prevent any water from
entering the household.
Do Not ...
- Do not go out in the wind.
- Do not touch downed electrical or telephone pole wires.
- Do not approach object outside the home that may pose
danger, especially sagging trees with broken limbs.
- Do not attempt to remove trees on houses or other
structures. This is extremely dangerous and will cause more
damage. Contact Gant Insurance Restoration and our
experienced and professionally trained personnel will remove
the tree and secure the structure.
Water Damage
When dealing with damage due to water, time is of the
essence. With the growing concern of mold in today's
society, it is important to contact Gant Insurance
Restoration to insure the water damage is properly and
quickly remedied. Immediate Attention prevent mold!
Do ...
- Contact Gant Insurance Restoration to handle wet
furniture, carpeting, and to expedite the drying process
by installing fans and dehumidifiers to promote better
air circulation.
- Open furniture drawers, along with cabinet and
closet doors to enhance drying.
- Move photos, paintings and art objects to dry
location
- If damage occurs during winter, leave heat on, if in
summer, use air conditioner to promote circulation and
drying.
- Place aluminum foil squares under furniture legs to
prevent carpet staining.
- Wipe water from wood furniture after removal of
lamps and tabletop items.
Do Not ...
- Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is
wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are
sagging from retained water. Contact Gant Insurance
Restoration immediately to prevent any further
damage and injury. Use an ordinary vacuum to remove
water.
- Do not use electrical appliances while on wet
carpet or wet floors.
- Do not go into rooms with standing water if the
electricity is still on.
- Do not life tacked down carpet without
professional help. Lifting the carpet incorrectly
could promote shrinkage. Contact Gant Insurance
Restoration to insure proper drying technique is
applied.
Fire and Smoke Damage
Do ...
- Clean and protect chrome trim on kitchen
appliances with a light coating of Vaseline or
other oil.
- Open windows for ventilation.
- Change furnace filter.
- Empty freezer and refrigerator completely if
electricity is off and prop doors open. Comprise
a list of food being disposed.
- Clean and protect smoked bathroom faucets,
tub fittings, and towel bars with light coating
of oil.
- Pour antifreeze in toilet bowls, sinks, and
tubs to prevent freezing if heat is off in the
winter.
- Wash plants with water and small amount of
dish soap on both sides of leaves.
- Call Gant Insurance to deal with heating
system.
- Remove pets to clean environment and bathe
with pet hygiene products and conditioner.
Do Not ...
- Do not clean walls, ceilings or other
surfaces. Improper cleaning supplies and
techniques will cause further damage to
surface areas.
- Do not use upholstered furniture.
- Do not use Televisions, stereos, or
electrical appliances until cleaned and
checked.
- Do not clean smoked garments. Improper
cleaning may set smoke and odor. Contact
Gant Insurance Restoration to handle dry
cleaning as not all cleaners are trained and
specialize in this area of damage.
- Do not use exposed food items and canned
goods which have been exposed to excessive
heat.
- Do not wait to call for professional
help from Gant Insurance Restoration.
Calling promptly will insure a swift
restoration process and eliminate further
damage.
Vandalism Damage
Do ...
- Hose down or wash egg damage from
building exterior as soon as possible.
- Wipe up freshly spilled food from
carpets and fabrics with a dampened
cloth.
- Make a list of all items missing or
damaged.
- Save all wood chips and fragments
from furniture, porcelain or art
objects.
Do Not ...
- Do not attempt to remove ink,
paint, or cosmetic stains.
- Do not operate damaged
electrical appliances.
- Do not use household cleaning
products on fabrics, upholstery or
carpet. Stains can become set.
Contact Gant Insurance Restoration
for professionally trained cleaning
personnel to clean your items.
- Do not get angry. Staying calm
and contact Gant Insurance
Restoration to help you through this
difficult time.
Sewage Disasters
Do ...
- Call Gant Insurance
Restoration as soon as possible.
- Keep children and pets out
of contaminated areas.
- Frequently wash your hands.
Do Not ...
- Do not track
contaminated material into
other areas.
- Do not attempt to
decontaminate areas with
over the counter sprays as
they may not fully disinfect
areas.
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