09 Feb Have to Know Tips On Handling Water Damage Problems In Your Home
Any homeowner can find it very overwhelming to experience damage to their home. It can be difficult to know how to handle this situation. Water damage is a common claim for homeowners. It’s important to have a few basic tips in mind in case you are faced with unwelcome water in your home.
FIRST STEPS
First, locate the source of water damage and stop the flow. If water is still leaking into your home, it’s impossible to clean up. If there is still standing water, it’s best to shut off the power supply to the house. It is obvious that electricity and water can be dangerous together. If you are concerned about any of these tasks, contact a Long Beach water damage restoration specialist.
As long as the area is safe, take as many photos as you can before beginning any DIY cleanup. While you want to get to work as soon as possible, your insurance company will want to see the extent of any damage that occurred before you start cleaning.
After photos have been taken and it has been deemed safe to proceed, drain as much water as you can and turn on fans to dry the area.
CONSIDER SOURCE AND VOLUME
You should consider the volume of the water and where it came from before you decide to try to clean up the mess on your own. While a small amount of water can usually be cleaned up in your home, a basement saturated with sewerage should be left to the professionals. If not dried, even tiny amounts of water can get trapped in cracks or crevices, and inside porous materials, making them a breeding ground for mildew.
If the water source is black or grey, you should not handle it yourself. These water sources can contain contaminants that must be cleaned properly to ensure safety for the home and all who live there.
Our certified and professional team is available 24/7 to assist you in recovering from flooding and other unexpected water damage.
- Water damage restoration
- Water extraction
- Structural drying
- Floor drying
- Structural dehumidification
- Mold and Sewage Remediation
- Removal of stains and odors
FIVE THINGS NOT to DO AFTER A WATER DRAINAGE
- Safety first! Avoid areas that could pose a danger to your health because of electricity or contaminated waters.
- To collect the water, do not use a vacuum cleaner at home. They are not designed to work with water.
- Avoid walking on wet surfaces. Walking on wet surfaces can spread contaminants throughout the property.
- Do not activate an HVAC system if water has got into it. It can also spread contamination.
- If there are structural or black water damages, do not live in the house.