Water damage happens a lot of different ways.  Ways such as toilet overflow, sink overflow, dishwasher leak, washing machine overflow, or from a busted pipe.You never think it will happen, but when it does, there are some immediate steps to take to stop further damage.  Eventually you will want to call a water damage cleanup company, but before they get there, do these important steps.  This is coming from years of experience as a water damage San Diego company.

First thing you want to do is stop any possibility of electrocutions.You have to immediately shut off all the power to the flooded rooms.  The water damage service company should be able to walk you through how to do that.

Second, the water you want to stop.You can do this by turning off the water source that caused the flooding.

Third, you are going to want to protect the furniture from any further damage.Leaving any furnishings in water will turn something that can easily repaired into a costly item that needs to be replaced.  Get them out of the water as soon as possible.

Those are the things you have to do without hesitation before you even think about calling a water damage service.Now once you done all those steps and have called a good water damage cleanup company, here are a couple of more things you want tod do.

You want to get rid of as much water as possible by using a large towel or mopping to take up as much water as you can.  Remember, the longer any wall or furniture or flooring is exposed to water, the greater the damage can be including mold damage.

Next, you must wipe off all the moisture on your furniture.Once again what you are trying to do is reduce as much damage as you can

Also you will want to remove any wet area rugs, or anything else on the floor that is in the effected area.

Finally any closet doors or dresser drawers or whatever else that can be opened to allow air to circulate you want to open.

Doing these things will allow you to minimize as much damage as possible prior to calling the water damage repair company.   This will also minimize the costs and save you a lot of money in the long run.