Your Emergency Checklist
for Water Damage

	As quickly as possible, eliminate the source of the water!
	If safe to do so, turn off circuit breakers supplying electricity to wet areas and remove any small electrical devices form those areas.
	To minimize damage, avoid walking on wet carpet any more than necessary.
	Remove small furnishings from carpet, or place aluminum foil under legs, to help prevent rust or furniture stains, which may become permanent.
	Hang draperies and pin up furniture skirts to avoid contact with wet floors, which helps to prevent watermarks.
	Remove breakables, moisture-sensitive and high-value items, books, shoes, paper goods, fabrics, potted plants, and any other items that may stain floor coverings. (Remember to check under beds and other furniture.)
	Plan for restoration crews to move furniture into unaffected dry areas.
	Make sure to practice good personal hygiene after handling affected items.
	To avoid the chance of electrical shock, do not use a home vacuum or shop vac to remove water.
	If sewage related, do not handle any contaminated items and do not turn on fans, heating, or air conditioning units as they may spread the contamination.

Whether a leaking basement, a broken washing machine hose, or Mother Nature causes water damage to your home, accidents happen. When they do, you need a professional who knows what he's doing. Kevin Steiner, The Carpet Cleaning Guy, specializes in water damage restoration. He has state-of-the-art extraction equipment, the training, and the experience to handle your water emergency. Call Rose at (973) 519-0740 and you will quickly get the help you need!

Kevin Steiner, The Carpet Cleaning Guy will --

• Spend time with you to go over all of your options and help you make an informed decision.  Kevin will be with you from start to finish.
• Pump out freestanding water quickly, and then extract water from carpet, padding, and upholstery.
• Remove carpet and padding if deemed necessary. Kevin will then clean, dry, and reinstall carpet and padding based on IICRC standards.
• Provide professional grade equipment for a controlled drying process of your home and its contents—this minimizes the possibility of secondary damage and potential microbial growth.
• Use specialized instruments to locate hidden pockets of water and to technically monitor the dehumidification/drying process.
• Make sure your home’s structure and contents are dry.