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 * style="background: #FFFFFF;color: #202122;" colspan="2"|Guidelines for Response to Clean Water Damage within 24-48 Hours to Prevent Mold Growth*
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 * Books and papers
 * For non-valuable items, discard books or papers
 * Photocopy valuable/important items, discard originals.
 * Freeze (in frost-free freezer or meat locker) or freeze-dry.
 * Carpet and backing - dry within 24-48 hours
 * Remove water with water extraction vacuum.
 * Reduce ambient humidity levels with dehumidifier.
 * Accelerate drying process with fans.
 * Ceiling tiles
 * Discard and replace.
 * Cellulose insulation
 * Discard and replace.
 * Concrete or cinder block surfaces
 * Remove water with water extraction vacuum.
 * Accelerate drying process with dehumidifiers, fans, and/or heaters.
 * Fiberglass insulation
 * Discard and replace.
 * Hard surface, porous flooring (Linoleum, ceramic tile, vinyl)
 * Vacuum or damp wipe with water and mild detergent and allow to dry; scrub if necessary.
 * Check to make sure underflooring is dry; dry underflooring if necessary.
 * Non-porous, hard surfaces (Plastics, metals)
 * Vacuum or damp wipe with water and mild detergent and allow to dry; scrub if necessary.
 * Upholstered furniture
 * Remove water with water extraction vacuum.
 * Accelerate drying process with dehumidifiers, fans, and/or heaters.
 * May be difficult to completely dry in 48 hours. If the piece is available, you may wish to consult a restoration/water damage professional who specializes in furniture.
 * Wallboard (Drywall and gypsum board)
 * May be dried in place if there is no obvious swelling and the seans are intact. If not, remove, discard, and replace.
 * Ventilate the wall cavity, if possible.
 * Window drapes
 * Following laundering or cleaning instructions recommended by the manufacturer.
 * Wood surfaces
 * Remove moisture immediately and use dehumidifiers, gentle heat, and fans for drying. (Use caution when applying heat to hardwood floors.)
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 * Vacuum or damp wipe with water and mild detergent and allow to dry; scrub if necessary.
 * Check to make sure underflooring is dry; dry underflooring if necessary.
 * Non-porous, hard surfaces (Plastics, metals)
 * Vacuum or damp wipe with water and mild detergent and allow to dry; scrub if necessary.
 * Upholstered furniture
 * Remove water with water extraction vacuum.
 * Accelerate drying process with dehumidifiers, fans, and/or heaters.
 * May be difficult to completely dry in 48 hours. If the piece is available, you may wish to consult a restoration/water damage professional who specializes in furniture.
 * Wallboard (Drywall and gypsum board)
 * May be dried in place if there is no obvious swelling and the seans are intact. If not, remove, discard, and replace.
 * Ventilate the wall cavity, if possible.
 * Window drapes
 * Following laundering or cleaning instructions recommended by the manufacturer.
 * Wood surfaces
 * Remove moisture immediately and use dehumidifiers, gentle heat, and fans for drying. (Use caution when applying heat to hardwood floors.)
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 * Ventilate the wall cavity, if possible.
 * Window drapes
 * Following laundering or cleaning instructions recommended by the manufacturer.
 * Wood surfaces
 * Remove moisture immediately and use dehumidifiers, gentle heat, and fans for drying. (Use caution when applying heat to hardwood floors.)
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 * Wood surfaces
 * Remove moisture immediately and use dehumidifiers, gentle heat, and fans for drying. (Use caution when applying heat to hardwood floors.)
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