For most homeowners, water damage is a more likely event than a fire disaster. Flood damage can be caused by multiple reasons, some of which are natural rain storms or hurricanes and others stemming from household accidents, such as leaks, frozen or burst pipes, flooded basements, overflowing toilets, bathtubs or sinks, seepage in the basement, damaged water heaters. , and others. Whatever the causes of flood damage, be mindful of the safety of you and your family and be sure to follow the tips below.
Emergency backup for water damage:
- Remove water as soon as possible with mops, old rags, and towels.
- Clean wooden surfaces with water to prevent warping.
- Wrap aluminum foil around furniture legs as a barrier between water and furniture.
- Air out the property during the winter by opening the windows.
- Remove valuables and store them in a safe place.
- Send water-damaged personal items to a professional restoration center.
- Remove damp rugs, books, and magazines from the floor so they don’t bleed or stain; Spread out books and magazines for even drying.
- Dry the wet carpet with clean white towels.
- Pull up wet curtains from wet carpet.
- Drill holes in the damp, sagging ceiling to reduce trapped water pressure and collect the water in buckets placed below the holes created.
Getting the water out of your home after a flood from a natural disaster, an overflowing toilet, or a broken pipe is extremely important to prevent mold and mildew from growing and spreading. If the damage is severe, call a flood cleanup restoration company to remove the water, dry out the fixtures, check for mold damage, and repair, rebuild, or rebuild the property.