What is category 2 water and what to do to protect your items until SERVPRO of Perry Hall/White Marsh arrives!

11/15/2019 (Permalink)

Water damages are categorized by the quality of the water source.

Clean water: Clean water is water from a broken pipe, water from a hot water heater, or sink. In the water damage world, this is called Category 1 water. 

Category 1 water can quickly become category 2, Grey water, if it sits for longer than 24 hours.

Here is a list of precautions to take to protect your personal belongings from a clean source water damage until help arrives.

• Shut off the water source if possible or contact a qualified professional to do so.
• Turn off the circuit breakers for wet areas of the building if access to the power distribution panel is safe from potential electric shock
• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting
• remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions to allow a more even drying.
• move any paintings, art objects, computers, documents and other valuable items that may be sensitive to moisture to a safe place
• Do not leave books, newspapers, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet as they may cause staining
• Do not use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water as there is potential for electrical shock or causing damage to the vacuum cleaner
• Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet; do not enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

When you have a water damage, don't leave your property to chance. Call SERVPRO of Perry Hall/White Marsh. We are certified in Water damage, biohazard clean up and mold remediation. We are accepted by all insurance companies, and have a 4.6 star review average across Google, Facebook and Yelp! Call 410-529-1664 for more details.