Water Damage: What to do to Save Household Items

Water Damage: What to do to Save Household Items

If you've come home to a plumbing disaster or flood, one of the first things you'll likely do is take inventory of what's been affected and damaged. Because specialty fabrics such as leather and suede can be destroyed quickly, paying special attention to them is necessary. Here a few tips and steps that you should take if water damage has struck your home.

Stop The Water Flow And Call A Plumber

The biggest concern is to get the flow of water to stop coming into your home. If it's a water line break, you'll need to turn the water off at the source. Locate the meter and water line coming into your home. Turn the water off by moving the lever to the right or clockwise.

This will prevent further damage from water sprays and saturation. It's important to call a plumber immediately to come out and evaluate the entire situation and make the appropriate repairs to restore your plumbing system as soon as possible.

Furniture Removal

Getting your furniture and accessories out of the home and to a dry location is an essential step in ensuring that they may be able to be saved. Suede and other delicate fabrics do not handle water saturation very well.

If they've been contaminated with dirt, sewage or dirty water, some of the fabric may be able to be cleaned with a delicate cleaning solution. Calling a cleaning pro from It’s All Clean San Diego to come out and evaluate the extent of the water saturation and damage can help you possibly save your fine specialty fabrics.

Air Circulation

When water sets in to the fibers of your carpeting, flooring and furniture, so can mold and mildew. This increases the risk for odor causing bacteria to form. Time is of the essence to tackle saturated water and get the air in your home circulating properly.

ZEROREZ® has an air purifier machine that helps filter dirty air full of harmful contaminants and restore a healthy air balance immediately. It’s All Clean San Diego also has industrial-grade fans to help ventilate your entire home.

Cleanup

The goal after a water damage incident is to save as much as possible. Even if you think that your furniture or flooring can't be salvaged, the team at ZEROREZ® may be able to help It’s All Clean San Diego uses AlkaLine Solution.

This solution targets deep down stains and prevents them from reoccurring in the future. Once the solution attacks the stains and odors, a powerful extraction wand removes all of the water and dirt. This solution is safe, even on delicate surfaces including fabrics, upholstery, oriental rugs and flooring.

If you've suffered any type of water damage in San Diego County, call It’s All Clean San Diego today to help save and restore your most precious items.