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Useful Advice
Most disaster victims are taken by surprise. It’s always wise to be prepared. Here are a few tips to help make things easier should disaster strike.
Disasters
- Now, here is a useful recommendation concerning the small accidents which dirty your carpets.
- Make an inventory of your property
- Your insurance policy
- In the event of a disaster
- Safely blocking all broken windows
- Cutting the electricity wherever water could reach
- Making sure a room is safe before entering
- Unplugging all electrical appliances
- Removing any property that could have been water-damaged
- Shutting the water main
- Putting your property in a safe place or under surveillance to prevent theft or vandalism
If you drop a liquid on your rug, it is important not to test all kinds of cleaning products. It is best to sponge the liquid with a clean linen as soon as possible, without applying products to the spot. You will thus avoid damaging fabrics and making professional cleaning more difficult, even impossible. You will then be able to entrust the work to experts so that your carpet becomes like new again.
By definition, a major disaster involves major property losses or damages. To be in a position to substantiate your insurance claim and speed up processing, it’s a good idea to make an inventory of your possessions and furniture now, and to keep it outside your home. Use a camcorder or camera to take many pictures of the contents of each room. Keep your invoices, user manuals and warranties as tangible proof of the value of your possessions.
Take the time to read your insurance policy and don’t hesitate to question your agent. Many people are surprised to find out too late that they had inadequate coverage, or none at all, for the kind of disaster they experienced.
Remember that you need to act fast to limit existing damages or prevent further damage. After contacting the competent authorities, experts such as Qualinet can immediately make temporary emergency repairs. These generally involve:
Remember to take pictures of the damages if repairs must be made before your insurer has time to come to the site and authorize the work.
Make sure that you keep all your invoices for any emergency expenses you are obligated to incur.
Small messes
- Now, here is a useful recommendation concerning the small accidents which dirty your carpets.
If you drop a liquid on your rug, it is important not to test all kinds of cleaning products. It is best to sponge the liquid with a clean linen as soon as possible, without applying products to the spot. You will thus avoid damaging fabrics and making professional cleaning more difficult, even impossible. You will then be able to entrust the work to experts so that your carpet becomes like new again.