Don’t Panic Over Burst Pipes

1/19/2018 (Permalink)

As winter comes in full force, burst pipes will become a reality for some homeowners. To wake up in the morning to a flood of water is a nightmare, to say the least. No matter how big or small the flood is, keep in mind that a little water can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time. If you’re unlucky enough to be hit with water damage from a broken pipe, don’t fret, these three tips will help you through it.

1. Calmly Assess Damages

As with any emergency situation, the key is to stay calm. Stress can make it difficult to make informed decisions or recognize the reality of the damages caused by the flood. First, look for the most visible signs of water damage on walls, rugs and furniture. If anything is saturated, bring in a restoration specialist to ease your mind and start damage control.

2. Utilize Fresh Air

To dry out your home and protect against further water damage, you should air out your residence entirely. Open the windows and run a fan to get the air flowing through your residence. Additionally, you may use a dehumidifier to push the process forward.

3. Clean Mold and Mildew

After the water cleanup, mold and mildew have to be eradicated. Detergents and bleach may be appropriate for the cleanup. You can scrub nonporous furniture and objects free of mold. However, for nonporous contents, they may need to be tossed out.

Water damage due to broken pipes is common. When it happens, however, you don’t have to go into a panic over what to do next. It’s important to stay calm to be able to appropriately assess all the damage done to your Asheville, NC home. Once the damage has been fully gauged, you can begin the process to dry everything and address mold and mildew.

Visit SERVPRO of Asheville East at http://www.SERVPROashevilleeast.com/ for more information about water restoration.