Flood Damage Cleanup Methods for Homes

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Flood Damage Cleanup Methods for Homes
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When someone's home is affected by a flood, there
are many types of damage that can occur. Most
people don't consider the seriousness until it
happens. From damaged flooring to wet furniture
to awful smells, the homeowner will need to call
a company specializing in disaster response. A
company experienced in flood damage cleanup,
repair and restoration will usually be able to
help the homeowner remedy all of the problems and
restore the home to its previous condition.
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1. Causes
Home flooding can occur from a variety of causes.
A broken hot water heater, burst pipe or leaky
roof can cause extensive damage in one room or
many, depending on the location. Rainstorms and
tornadoes can cause leaks, and collapsed roofs
from heavy snow or hurricane-force winds can
create unwanted pools of water. The water soaks
into flooring, ceilings, furniture and clothing.
The longer it sits, the worse the damage becomes.
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2. Moisture Removal
Heavy-duty water removal equipment must be used
to give the property the best chance to dry out.
When walls, flooring and carpets are soaked,
advanced techniques must be used for drying and
dehumidification. If it doesn't happen quickly,
carpet can grow mold or become stained. It can
also seep into areas that can't be seen. Flooring
and walls will soak up the liquid and become
misshapen, discolored and even collapse. They can
also grow mold and harbor insects and bacteria.
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3. Infection Control
Flood water is never clean. It picks up dirt,
debris, insects, microbes and other unsanitary
objects, especially when it comes from the
outdoors. Just because the visible moisture has
been removed, this doesn't mean that the risk of
infection is gone. Using anti-microbial solutions
and disinfectants will help to prevent mold,
mildew and bacteria from growing and creating
future health problems.
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4. Thermal Imaging
Touching the floor or looking at the furniture
does not give the homeowner a fair representation
of what is damaged. Thermal imaging can be used
to determine how wet the property is and how
extensive the problems are. An infrared scan uses
thermal detection to find water. Since water
stays the same temperature longer than solid
structures, it is easier to detect using thermal
imaging. These images can be used to create maps
of moisture and track the origin of the leak or
expose any pooling that isn't visible on the
surface.
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