Just Discovered Water Damage?
If you’ve just discovered water damage, you might be thinking, "what do I do now?". Seeping water is progressive, pervasive and can mean valuable objects may become permanently damaged – especially if emergency response is delayed beyond the first 48 hours. When moisture seeps into items of value there are immediate steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of long-term damage that results.
Steps to Take as Soon as You Detect Water Damage

1. Remain calm.
2. Close the water main or shut off any water source so flooding stops.
3. If you can’t stop the leak yourself, call a plumber.
4. Shut down the electrical breaker in damaged areas before unplugging or removing any electrical devices from the wet carpet or submerged areas.
5. Call GREENCO2 (616) 952-1209. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.
6. Put plastic cello or aluminum foil under legs or feet of any furniture in contact with wet carpet or water to prevent permanent staining.
7. Lift any curtains or draperies away from wet carpet or water.
8. Lift and tack up any upholstered furniture skirts.
9. Remove books, papers, fabrics, shoes, potted plants or other items that are able to stain wet carpet.
10. Call your insurance company. All policies require that homeowners or businesses report their loss "as soon as reasonably possible."

​Avoid doing these things:

• Using your home vacuum – electrical shock can result, as well as damage to the equipment.
• Placing newspaper in traffic areas to walk on – newspaper ink transfers easily to wet carpet fibers which results in permanent staining.
• Walking on carpet any more than necessary – this keeps damage from spreading to unaffected areas.

Determine the Cause of Water Damage:

• Faulty plumbing
• Water heaters
• Leaks from appliances (garbage disposals, dishwashers, toilets)
• Sump pump failure
• Storm drain backup
• Water sprayed to extinguish fires
• Natural disaster (hurricane / tornado / deep freeze)
• Ice dams / leaky roofs

Water Damage Cleanup
As soon as you contact GREENCO2 (616) 952-1209, our team will devise a plan to clean and restore any and all water damage to your home or belongings. Our team is prepared to handle any cleanup and restoration task, including:

• Bacterial Treatment
• Mold Removal
• Odor Removal
• Home Reconstruction
• Structural Damage

When Do I Need to Call for Help?
Unfortunately, even small water incidents can lead to mold, warped wood and stained walls if not treated quickly. You need professional water damage restoration after any water event that:

• touches drywall
• saturates carpeting or upholstered furniture
• is behind a wall or in a crawl space
• creates a pool of water (on anything except waterproof tile or concrete flooring)

The good news is that many water events are covered under homeowner’s insurance policies. Be sure to contact your insurance company as soon as reasonably possible if you intend to file a claim.

​Why GREENCO2?
We are the only company that manufactures all of its natural CO2 products and has its own Quality Air Testing Laboratory here in Grand Rapids, MI. 

Water emergencies can happen at anytime, day or night. Our certified technicians are on-call and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When water damage affects your property, you can rely on our water damage tips and fast, certified technicians to dry, repair, and restore your home or office safely and efficiently. 

(616) 952-1209