SERVPRO Offers Tips for DIY Water Loss Cleanup in Augusta--But We Are Always Available to Help

11/26/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Suggest to Atlanta Homeowners that Advanced Equipment Is Often Needed for Water Removal from Leaks

Mistakes to Avoid When Performing Water Removal in Your Augusta Home

Plumbers do their best to ensure that plumbing systems work well so that buildings do not sustain water damage. However, cold weather can cause pipes to freeze and burst. Most areas of your house cannot withstand high moisture levels. If a water loss mishap happens, it can cause stains on the drywall and other porous surfaces.

If the water leakage is large, it can even cause the drywall to crumble. After experiencing water damage in your Augusta home, taking care of the situation immediately is essential. The more time you take before starting the clean-up, the more destruction your home can suffer. You can use some DIY techniques to handle the situation. However, you should avoid making some mistakes such as:

    Not protecting yourself

Standing or pooling water can be dangerous for several reasons. Slipping and falling can place you in an emergency situation of your own. Moving heavy furnishing out of harm's way may cause physical pain or injury. Remember that soaked upholstery can be very heavy.

    Using inappropriate equipment

Using towels, mops, and wet/dry vacuums may not be sufficient to dry out your home. Moisture can accumulate in subflooring and drywall, and only moisture detection equipment can detect it. Long-term damage to porous materials can occur due to improper drying. To dry your home, you need to use tools like air movers to increase circulation and evaporation rates along with dehumidifiers.

    Ignoring the details

As you are cleaning up your home, do not ignore essential details. Remove carpets and rugs to dry outside in the sun and keep your furniture safe. Check all the rooms so that you do not leave any water in them. Look out for stained ceilings and drywall since this is a sign that moisture is still in these surfaces.

Using DIY techniques to clean up after water damage can be a challenge. If you doubt your ability to handle the cleanup process yourself, it is advisable to call SERVPRO franchise professionals. We have the experience, human resources, and tools to manage this task efficiently, safely, and quickly. Our restorers can dry your home to reduce humidity levels and eliminate excess moisture. We can also remove contaminated materials and dispose of them appropriately.

Water damage can make your home susceptible to other issues like mold infestation. This makes it necessary to use industrial-strength cleaning products that can clean the affected surfaces thoroughly to prevent future problems. Our SERVPRO crew can use EPA-certified products to eliminate biological contaminants from your house.

After a water loss incident in your Grovetown, Thomson, or Waynesboro residence, SERVPRO of Augusta South / Burke & Wilkes Counties can assist you in restoring it to its pre-damaged state. Call us at (706) 843-1990 for restoration services. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.