How Do I Clean the Floor After a Major Water Spill in Jamestown?

5/10/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage is a serious problem that can cause major problems if not handled properly. Contact SERVPRO to help mediate the damage.

SERVPRO can help you complete the Water cleanup Exercise in Jamestown Fast

The floor in a house becomes a central collection point for water, soils, debris, and other substances during a water spill. Although cleaning may seem straightforward, formulating the right plan is crucial to help guarantee a positive outcome and prevent secondary problems. A cleaning plan is all about the goal that the exercise should achieve.

What goals are typically achieved through floor cleanup in Jamestown?

• Stain removal or prevention
• Preventing water intrusion into subfloors
• Halting further deterioration of the floor materials

Although the ultimate objective for cleaning is to remove all soiling and foreign materials, returning the home to its standard conditions, factors like the floor materials, the amount of water spilled, and whether the loss involves clean or grey water influence the steps taken. Our SERVPRO technicians help by evaluating the loss site to identify the main issues.

How do different goals affect the cleaning process?

In case the water affects an area like the living room where you have wall-to-wall carpets, the cleaning process should remove or prevent stain formation. Carpets also tend to develop bad smells or other forms of physical deterioration, such as backing separation. Our SERVPRO technicians prioritize the removal of standing water and stains before performing general cleaning of the area, thus addressing all problems. 

Water spills on hardwood floors can present several problems including

• Cracking
• Swelling
• Dark water spots
• Soft spots

Fast water extraction and controlled drying help address most of the physical deterioration problems. Our crews use wet vacuums with squeegee wands to expedite water removal and set up drying chambers to control the drying process. We also take other precautions such as avoiding abrasive methods or highly alkaline cleaning products to prevent scratching or dulling of the wooden finish.

SERVPRO of Jamestown / Olean can help clean up your home after a water spill. Call us (716) 338-4901, we make it, "Like it never even happened."

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