How To Clean Up Water
Damage After A Pipe Bursts
Plumbing accidents, such as burst pipes, often leave a big mess. Skilled plumbers will perform necessary repairs to get plumbing working well again, however it will be up to you to clean up after the water leak and dry things out. Water can cause serious damage, and so your cleanup efforts should start as soon as possible after the event.
For flooded areas with
small exposure, usually limited to one room, performing the clean up yourself
may be the best option. If a water leak has affected multiple rooms,
traveled from an upper level to a lower level of the home, or has been left
unnoticed for more than 8 hours, professional water mitigation and specialized
drying equipment may be necessary.
Step One
Safety must come first. If the leak happened near any electrical appliances, make sure power to the home is shut off while you clean.
Safety must come first. If the leak happened near any electrical appliances, make sure power to the home is shut off while you clean.
Step Two
Remove soaked carpets, furniture and other removable items from the area that was flooded. These items may not be salvageable, depending on how much water they absorbed.
Remove soaked carpets, furniture and other removable items from the area that was flooded. These items may not be salvageable, depending on how much water they absorbed.
Step Three
If water remains on the floor, use towels and a mop to dry the floor. Alternatively, you can use a wet-dry shop vac to remove the water. If you don’t own one, call Restoration Specialists at 1 -888 -379-1688.
If water remains on the floor, use towels and a mop to dry the floor. Alternatively, you can use a wet-dry shop vac to remove the water. If you don’t own one, call Restoration Specialists at 1 -888 -379-1688.
Step Four
If weather permits, open doors and windows in the home to bring in fresh, dry air. Bring fans into the area and turn them on to their highest setting.
If weather permits, open doors and windows in the home to bring in fresh, dry air. Bring fans into the area and turn them on to their highest setting.
Our last two steps are
more advanced methods for drying your property. If you do not feel confident in
your ability to fully dry the water damaged areas, contact Restoration Specialists at 1-888-379-1688.
Step Five (Advanced
level)
Contact Restoration Specialists at 1-888-379-1688 for a portable dehumidifier. Place it in the area most affected by the plumbing disaster. It will remove moisture from the air and dry things out more quickly than fans alone. You will need to keep an eye on the unit and empty the water collected, usually located in the back, as soon as it is full.
Contact Restoration Specialists at 1-888-379-1688 for a portable dehumidifier. Place it in the area most affected by the plumbing disaster. It will remove moisture from the air and dry things out more quickly than fans alone. You will need to keep an eye on the unit and empty the water collected, usually located in the back, as soon as it is full.
Step Six (Advanced
level)
In addition to using dehumidifiers and fans, purchase a desiccant product from a home improvement or hardware store. There are different versions, but the most readily available are tubs or sachets of silica gel. Place these near walls or flooring that have taken in moisture.
In addition to using dehumidifiers and fans, purchase a desiccant product from a home improvement or hardware store. There are different versions, but the most readily available are tubs or sachets of silica gel. Place these near walls or flooring that have taken in moisture.
As a rule of thumb, if
you see that water has seeped into the sub flooring or the drywall, the safest
step would be to contact us at Restoration Specialists at 1-888-379-1688. We can help
remove or restore items that would otherwise develop mold. Another thing
to keep in mind is the amount of time in which porous materials in your home
have been exposed to water saturation. The more time that passes without
treatment, the more likely those materials will continue to deteriorate – the
efficiency and quality may not be salvageable especially with carpet backing,
insulation and adhesives.
Using thermal imaging
technology, moisture readers and professional-grade drying equipment, Restoration Specialists can prevent secondary damages from becoming an issue, thus
protecting your health and the longevity of your property’s structural
integrity.
So if you would like to schedule a time for us to come and give you a Free Estimate give us a call today at 1-888-379-1688
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