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Preventing Stinky Odors After a Water Disaster | SERVPRO of Barron, Dunn & Rusk Counties
5/1/2024 (Permalink)
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Upon arriving home from work, you may discover an unwelcome surprise—a water leak. Perhaps your dishwasher malfunctioned while you were away, and water is now all over your floor. Or maybe you left a window open and rain came pouring in, leaving your wall soaking wet.
While your first instinct may be to grab a mop and bucket or towels to clean up the mess, it is important to understand that this may not be enough to fully address the issue. If the water has been left to leak throughout your house for any period of time, you could be facing a much larger problem than a simple puddle.
To avoid serious issues like mold growth, rot and unpleasant odors like mildew, it is crucial to deal with water disasters quickly by hiring a professional to help. We are ready for your phone call!
Once water starts to leak and seep where it shouldn’t in your home, it will begin to infiltrate areas that can be really hard to reach. The tiniest of cracks and crevices can easily invite water into them, which can cause even more issues for you in the long run.
When you encounter a water leak at home, you might be tempted to use towels to clean up the visible water. However, this will not address the lingering moisture behind your drywall or under your floorboards. This kind of moisture doesn’t evaporate easily and can cause further damage if not properly dealt with. Without proper air movement, the moisture can remain hidden, leading to structural degradation, rusting of metal support systems and even mold growth.
It is essential to address water leaks immediately by calling in professionals to prevent long-term damage to your home. Don’t wait longer than a day, as it only takes as little as 24 hours for a mold outbreak to develop.
A classic indication of mold and mildew is the unpleasant odor they produce. If you smell a musty or earthy scent a few days after cleaning up a water leak, it might be time to track down the source.
However, it can be challenging to do so if you suspect that something harmful is growing behind your walls. Fortunately, our professional water damage restoration team is highly skilled in reversing water damage and addressing issues caused by lingering moisture.
Our services include repairing warped walls, restoring swollen floorboards and locating mold infestations or musty smells left over after a water disaster. Our team of odor removal experts will secure the area by turning off vents and your HVAC system. Then we will filter the air to eliminate stubborn odor particles and clean and sanitize the surface to remove any remaining residue.
When it comes to water damage and the unpleasant odors it can leave behind, you can trust that our restoration team will provide you with comprehensive services.
Don’t ignore signs of a water leak. Contact SERVPRO® for a full recovery.