Okay the worst has happened—your home is inundated with water. After you call a restoration professional for help and get your family situated, it would be a good idea to gain a better understanding of everything you can about water damage. Let’s start by considering three main concepts.
The Water Removal Process
Every water removal job begins with categorizing the type of water that is inundating the property. Each of the three types of water must be cleaned differently; therefore, understanding the water type is essential to building a process. The three water types are as follows:
- Clean Water (white water) refers to water that does not present any health threats. Usually the source of this water is a broken water line, overflowing toilet, sink, or appliance malfunction.
- Gray water denotes water that contains a number of biological toxins that pose health hazards. Continual exposure or consumption will cause health risks.
- Black water is wastewater. It contains urine and fecal matter in addition to pathogens.
Once the water type is determined, steps are formulated to remove the water from the property properly. Care is taken to remove all traces of moisture, which usually involves a dehumidification procedure. Lastly, items such as fabrics, carpets, dry wall and other materials that absorb water are dried and tested for structural strength.
Water Damage & Mold
Because mold spores float through the air, any elongated presence of moisture will likely result in mildew and mold growth. Mold and mildew can cause mild to acute health problems—especially to children, the elderly, and those who suffer from allergies. When mold is found in a home or business that is water damaged, restorers will take preemptive measures to make sure that the affected areas are completely rid of mold.
If disaster reaches you, follow the strict direction of Cal FIRE or municipal authorities. If your home has been struck by disaster, give us a call. We are available 24/7 to begin your fire damage restoration. We have long service record throughout the Riverside, San Bernardino, & Los Angeles communities in fire damage repair, smoke damage removal, and fire damage removal.
