Homeowners need water damage removal for more reasons than a roof leak or basement flooding. There are many ways that water damage can occur in your home that you might not realize. Most of the causes of household water damage come from accidents or a breakdown in appliances that can be surprising but also sometimes avoidable. When these things happen, however, there are ways you can clean up the mess quickly and efficiently.
Household Water Damage Causes
If you’re noticing water on the floor in your home, you’ll first need to figure out what is causing the leak or flooding. Some of the most common reasons you’ll need water damage removal in your home include:
- Washer malfunction
- Kitchen sink overflow
- Kitchen sink pipes leaking
- Garbage disposal clog
- Dishwasher malfunction
- Dishwasher clog
- Sump pump failure
- Bathroom sink overflow
- Bathroom sink pipes leaking
- Bathtub or shower overflow
- Bathtub or shower pipes leaking
- Burst pipes
- Toilet overflow
- Toilet clog
- Toilet malfunction
- Waterbed leak
- Aquarium leak
Most of these causes of household water damage removal can be cleaned up easily and quickly, but some leaks can cause significant damage that needs professional assistance.
Even when small household leaks happen, homeowners need to ensure that water cleanup is complete to avoid mildew, mold, and rot. If the water damage is caused by an appliance, you’ll need to ensure that all area around, under, and behind the appliance is dry. This means you’ll need to pull them out to clean and dry them properly. You may need to use a wet/dry vacuum and a carpet shampooer to clean the carpeting in your home after water cleanup. When cleaning surfaces, ensure that you’re using a bleach solution to ward off any mildew and mold growth.
If you’ve had household water damage, call ServiceMaster of Pittsburgh at 412-314-3832.