Did Your Home Sustain Water Damage?
Here Are Six Tips To Help Clean It Up!
When you turn the light on for your basement, do you find water puddled in various places across the floor? Do you have standing water you simply haven’t had time to deal with? What if your home sustained water damage and you’ve removed the water, but you haven’t taken care of the water damage?
At Apollo Restoration, we understand it can be time-consuming to handle water damage issues in your home. We also want to encourage you to take care of this damage as soon as possible to prevent further damage, mildew, and mold. In this post, we’ll share the top six tips to help homeowners clean up after water damage.
If you don’t have the time to do this yourself or simply can’t see yourself doing this on your own, give us a call today! We offer Water Damage Restoration services throughout Ohio, West Virginia & Pennsylvania.
Six Tips To Clean Your Home After Water Damage
Remove any and all electronics from the affected area
You want to do this as soon as possible so you don’t run the risk of electrocution. It’s more about keeping you safe while you work to clean up the water damage than it is saving your possessions, even though that’s an added benefit. Clearing the space helps make it easier to take care of the water damage.
Remove the water
Yes, we understand that this sounds obvious; however, did you know that slight dampness or moisture is enough to promote mildew and mold growth? Once you remove the large majority of the water, you’ll want to consider all the materials, components, and furniture the water touched.
Dry out the area
Once all the electronics, water, items, and materials are removed, you want to dry out the remaining moisture. You can do this with a fan, a heater, or both. You want to make sure and dry everything out to prevent mold growth and problems in the future.
Disinfect
Many homeowners skip this stage, but it’s important to disinfect the damaged area. This helps remove any bacteria or mold-spore growth. General cleaning wipes will work, but you could go the extra mile and purchase mold specific cleaning supplies. Be sure to follow the instructions on use and application.
As an added step, you’ll want to consider using mold prevention cleaning supplies or a coating to ensure you don’t allow for mildew or mold to take hold in the affected area. This is a tedious process, but it’s worth the time and effort to save yourself from a costly mold removal bill down the road.
If you have any items that sustained water damage, you will most likely need to trash them. Remember, dispose of the items responsibly.
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If all this sounds like too much work or you don’t have the time to restore your water damaged area, give us a call today. We’re happy to help, whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner. Let the Pros @ Apollo Serve You 24/7!
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