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When you've got a water leak at home, it can make a huge mess. The best way to clean it up is going to depend on exactly how big a mess you've got.
The first priority in any water damage situation is your health. Period. After that, take a look at your property. So if the water is contaminated water, do not try to clean anything without taking proper sanitary precautions (rubber gloves, breathing mask, etc.) If it is a black water source, don't even touch it, and call an expert in biohazard treatment and cleanup.
It is definitely a judgment call if it's clean water - it depends what you feel up to trying and what equipment you have access to. The most important thing is to get stuff dry ASAP, before mold starts to grow in the damp materials. It is not enough to let it dry out on its own, unless it will be completely dry within a day.
Water Damage Restoration professionals have the right equipment for the most thorough water extraction as well as drying equipment.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoJust use it as normal, but empty the water as soon as possible.
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How do you change your wet dry shop vac from dry to wet?
Removing the filter from your wet / Dry vac makes it a wet vac. Only vacuum water with a wet/dry rated vac. If you use a regular vac you might ruin the vac or electrocute yourself.
How do you get water out of a carpet?
Use a wet/dry vac then pull out the carpeting and let it air dry.
How do you get water out of car floorboards?
Remove it with a wet/dry vac.
Can you clean ac coils yourself?
yes, and cheaply too, go on youtube and type in "how to clean ac coils" and it has videos to show you how, but you have to go to Lowes or Home Depot to get a bottle of coil cleaner and have a wet vac handy.
My son spilled chocolate ice cream on my sofa slipcovers, what is the best way to clean them?
The best thing is to get cold water on the ice cream stain as quickly as possible. If you have a wet/dry vac or shop vac you can suck up the dirty water more effectively. If the stain persists after water treatment, wet the area, use some diluted lemon juice on the spot and place it in the sun for a few hours.
How do you clean Elmer's School Glue out of carpet?
Wet it with hot water and use a nail brush to scrub it.
How do I clean my desk?
wype it down with water or use wet ones
How do you remove standing dirty water from your dishwasher?
UnknownANS 2 - Run a short cycle with it empty .
How do you get the last bit of water out of your above ground pool?
Try a wet/dry vac
What is a wet vac and where do I buy one?
The wet vac is a vacuum that can get water or substance off of hard type floors such as hardwood or concrete. You can find wet vacs at any type of general merchandise store such as Wal-Mart or Home Depot.
Can you use a wet dry vac to clean a carpet?
Sure, they are excellent for spot-cleaning. Cleaning large areas becomes a bit tedious. Don't soak the carpet so the pad becomes waterlogged or it will start molding. The wood floor beneath will be damaged if you use too much water, also.
Wet dry vac suction?
The standard wet dry vaccum will actually retain its suction for a long time. They are also easy to clean out. They only require to be taken apart, and dumped out.
