{"id":3243,"date":"2020-07-14T08:28:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T12:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehomeinspectionguru.bizhqhome.com\/?p=3179"},"modified":"2020-07-14T08:28:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T12:28:21","slug":"water-damage-repair-dry-it-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dovherman.com\/water-damage-repair-dry-it-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Damage Repair: Dry It Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Remove the Moisture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you experience a flood in your home, quick action is essential. Drying the affected area is an important part of water damage repair. Your first step is to thoroughly extract all water from the floor, walls and furniture. Use a high-powered wet vac or carpet cleaner to suck up all moisture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget the Fans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you get rid of the water, you&#8217;ve got more work to do. Get some industrial-strength fans to move air through the area. 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