Important step in water damage: Remove items that can be damaged by water as long as the water damage area is safe of electrical concerns.
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It may sound obvious, but do not use a household vacuum to clean up water from a water damage. Use a wet vac instead.
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To remove coffee and tea stains from carpet, blot (don't rub) the stain. Gently rub a little beer and continue to blot until the stain is removed. Test on an inconspicuous are to ensure that no damage is done to the carpet before doing this.
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Key words for acceptance of a water damage insurance claim: sudden and unexpected. If your loss, is not sudden and unexpected, it might not get covered.
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Can Water Damage Be Dangerous
A water loss is stressful and inconvenient, but can it be dangerous? How much damage can it cause? First, if structural materials and belongings are in contact with water for a prolonged period (24 hours or more), damage can occur, and mold can begin to grow. If the water came from a Category 2 or 3 loss, harmful health problems can occur.
• Improperly dried carpets can delaminate
• Carpet pads that are not removed will mold
• Building materials that are not dried properly will grow mold and will be destroyed with prolonged water contact
• Stains will begin to show up on belongings and building materials
• Odors will begin to develop that can be difficult and costly to eliminate
• Wood will soften, mold, and start to rot
• Bacteria, viruses, and other harmful pathogens will grow to large number causing a health hazard for your family
• Electrical sources that are affected by water damaged materials could be a fire hazard
These are just a few of the problems associated with the dangers of water damage left without being properly cleaned and dried. This makes it urgently important to get a professional water damage company to your home preferably within the first 12 hours but within 24 hours.
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Water damage that comes from a toilet back up, and even rising water, contains many pathogens.
