http://servproofwellesley.com Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Sewage Cleaning Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:45:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://servproofwellesley.com/2009/02/20/harmful-waste-sewage-blood-bourne-pathogens/ http://servproofwellesley.com/2009/02/20/harmful-waste-sewage-blood-bourne-pathogens/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:01:00 +0000 admin http://servproofwellesley.com/?p=482 Do:

• Stay out of affected areas.
• Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life threatening.
• Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.
• Turn off the HVAC system if there is a sewage damage.

Don’t:

• Attempt cleanup of any kind.
• Touch or handle items that might be contaminated with bodily fluids.
• Eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics or handle contact lenses in affected areas.
• If exposed to harmful waste, OSHA recommends a post-exposure medical evaluation. Consult your local health department or physician.

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• Hose or wash egg damage from building exterior as soon as possible.
• Blot freshly spilled food from carpets and fabrics with a dampened cloth or sponge (but don’t over wet).
• Scrape and blot(don’t rub: it may damage fibers).
• Vacuum glass particles from carpets and upholstery.
• Save containers, which reveal the composition of spilled inks,cosmetics and paints.

Don’t:

• Attempt to remove ink, paint or cosmetic stains.
• Operate damaged lamps or appliances.
• Discard wood chips, broken pieces from furniture, porcelain or other art objects.
  

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• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and table top items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and pillow cushions for even drying.Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove Oriental rugs or other colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting.
• Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe, dry place.Open and place luggage, in sunlight to dry, if possible.Gather loose items, toys, etc. from floors.

Don’t:

• 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 wet carpets or floors.
• Use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Use TVs or other household appliances while standing on wet carpets
  or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet,and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

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• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being imbedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls andwood work.
• Blow or brush vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery, drapes and carpets.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely and prop doors open.
• Clean and protect chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim and appliances with light coating of Vaseline or oil.
• Wash house plants on both sides of leaves.
• Change HVAC filter.
• Tape double layers of cheese cloth over air registers.

Don’t:

• Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces without first contacting your SERVPRO Professional.
• Attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture without first consulting your SERVPRO Professional.
• Attempt to clean any electrical appliances, TV sets, radios, etc. that may have been close to fire, heat or water without first consulting an authorized repair service.
• Use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored close to fire, heat or water. (They may be contaminated.)
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet.Wiring may be wet or damaged.
• Send garments to ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

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