D.I.Y. Water Damage Cleaning

April 18,2020

Most homeowners will rarely get to suffer massive floods or burst pipes unless they cut corners while building their homes. The most common causes of water damage will be:

  • Leaking roofs.
  • Overflown sinks or bathtubs.
  • Increased indoor humidity levels.

However, in any water damage incident, it is always advisable to address the issue immediately to minimize the damage levels.

Here are a few steps you can implement on your own to clear up the water damage:

 

  • Remove the water.

The longer the water sits, the more the water damage will be incurred. You can use a pump to drain out the water if the water is substantial if not just mop up all the water as fast as possible.

Remove all soaked items and furniture. Curtains, floor mats, pillows, and all soaked washable items should be laundered and dried. Furniture can be aired outside if there is space and when it is not raining.

 

  • Clean out space.

After all the water and the soaked items have been removed from the space, you should clean and disinfect the floors and soaked walls. This will ensure mold does not grow while the space in the drying process.

 

  • Increase air circulation.

Once space is cleaned, the dry process begins. While using a dryer to warm up space is the way to dry out space. It increases the air circulation in the affected space to speed up the drying process.

You can use Alorair Zeus Extreme Axial air mover, to increase the air circulation in the space.

 

  • Use a dehumidifier.

A dehumidifier is an electronic appliance that extracts excess humidity in the air. A dehumidifier will cut your drying period by over half. Fast-drying it is less damage hence saves you money.

All homeowners should invest in a high-quality Alorair dehumidifier that will keep the relative humidity level below 50% indoors. At this humidity level, there will be zero gradual water damage(link to water damage) in your home.

 

  • Accessing the structural damage.

On completely the drying process you should inspect the floor tiles and the walls for damage, for example, some floor tiles may have become loose from the water damage, while the paint on the wall may need to be redone.

Every the smallest indoor flood can cause substantial damage, hence it is important to ensure the water damage is addressed immediately to avoid any expensive repairs.