Water Damage Myths -Eldersburg, MD

The internet is filled with articles about water damage restoration. There is a problem in that not all the information you find online is accurate or reliable. When it comes to water damage, you are frequently caught off guard because it occurs at the most inconvenient times. With all the misinformation circulating, it can be difficult to know how to respond to a situation like that. To prevent further water damage, you need to avoid a few myths.

Myth: Water Damage Cleanup Can Wait

When it comes to repairing water damage and preventing further damage, timing is everything. When water accumulates for a long time, the damage is worsened. You have less than 24 hours to respond, so the window for responding is quite short. Mold begins to grow as soon as there is water damage, posing a whole new set of problems. After prolonged exposure to water, materials in your home become saturated, making salvaging them more difficult. Mitigating water damage, reducing damages, and preventing mold growth requires immediate action. 

Myth: The Musty Smell Will Disappear 

Water damage can lead to mold growth within 24 hours, as described above. The odor of mold is due to the fact that it is a type of fungi. Besides the area of damage, the entire house will smell strongly of mold. This problem cannot be solved with time. There are several steps that must be taken in order to prevent mold growth and spread, as well as the odor it leaves behind. These steps include water extraction, drying, dehumidification, sanitization, and more. You need to properly treat items such as couches, carpets, floors, and drywall after they have been saturated with water. When your home has been damaged by water, the only way to ensure it is properly restored and smells fresh is to hire a crew to ensure all of the steps are completed to ensure no moisture is left behind.

Myth: If You Can’t See The Water, It Must Not Be There.

When it comes to water damage, it is often difficult to detect. Water can be hidden behind walls, under carpets, under floors, even in the ceilings of a home. In addition to hiding water, porous materials also absorb it. Even when it appears dry, hidden moisture can still cause severe damage to your home. Over time, materials that have been soaked in water will warp, swell, bow, bend, and deteriorate. Because you can't see water and moisture doesn't mean they aren't there. Water should not be allowed to dry on its own because, otherwise, it will end up absorbing instead of drying.

Restoration1 of Eldersburg technicians will remove trapped water, locate hidden moisture, and thoroughly dry your Eldersburg, MD home to restore water damage. If your home has been damaged by water or mold, give us a call today.