Saving Your Valuables After Water Damage Has Occurred

Water damage causes a lot of grief, especially when it destroys your personal possessions and valuables. Water gets all over albums, books, documents, photographs, magazines and jewelry. A lifetime of memories can be soaked up in less than a fraction of a second with water. What’s even more heartbreaking is that these pictures are irreplaceable, since the vast majority of them are over 20 years or so. Important documents, such as birth certificates, marriage licenses and passports, can also become ruined in a flash.

Children’s toys and coloring books can also get exposed to the water damage. You can dry any stuffed animals, pillows, blankets and even small toys, depending on the severity of the damages. The most important thing to take into consideration is your child’s safety. Never let them sleep in a bed that has been drenched by the water. You can dry out the majority of things in the room and still keep a smile on their faces. Timing is everything, so make sure you don’t waste precious seconds getting their toys or clothing into the dryer.

Keeping Your Possessions Safe

There are ways of saving your valuables before it’s too late. You can still keep those cherished memories intact without losing any sleep over them. A good tip is to freeze any photos that have been plagued by the water damage. Simply gather them all up and place them gently into the freezer. This process allows the photos to get repaired gradually, instead of throwing them away. The same concept applies to documents or other pieces of paper.

Let the Experts Berkeley Environmental Save the Day!

The faster you act, the greater the chances we can salvage the wet items. We are on duty 24 hours a day and year round for all water damage cleanup emergencies. Phone us up today and let us save the memories for you!