How Do I Deal with a Water Leak in My Smithtown Auto Parts Store?

8/29/2020 (Permalink)

Your store can be severely damaged if water damage hits. Contact SERVPRO for mitigation and remediation services.

SERVPRO Manages Cleanup in Your Smithtown Retail Shop

Walking into your Smithtown auto parts store on a Monday morning and seeing water on the floor from a restroom leak is certainly not how you want to start the week. Right away, you spring into action, knowing you do not want to lose business over this mishap. It is essential to pick up the auto parts off the floor, so they are not damaged. Even if the auto part itself is heavy-duty, you do not want the packaging damaged and unappealing to your customers. Ideally, you have room on upper shelves and other areas of the store to relocate affected merchandise.

Can I Keep My Store Running While Technicians are Cleaning and Restoring the Property?

SERVPRO Thoroughly Cleans Surfaces in Your Store Using Safety Protocols

When dealing with water damage in your Smithtown store, it is important first to consider safety measures. You need to make sure there are no electrical safety hazards. An extension cord running through a damp area spells danger. Technicians may remove merchandise containing chemicals or anything potentially flammable. The amount of damage and required cleanup determines your ability to remain operational. During a trying time like this, you may need to become creative to keep the business running by doing things like taking online orders while technicians perform the restoration.

The Floor is Concrete, How Do I Make Sure the Area is Clean?

• Relocate merchandise to a higher area so that you can thoroughly clean the floor.
• Mop and squeegee the floors to remove all excess water.
• Use cleaning agents and disinfectants to limit microbial growth.
• Remove excess moisture from the air with dehumidifiers and industrial-strength air movers.

For 24/7 assistance with water damage or any other commercial or home disasters, Contact SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown at (631) 265-9200. Schedule an inspection and regular CERTIFIED SERVPRO CLEANED to keep your establishment safe and secure. We make it, "Like it never even happened."

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