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Five Steps to Take After Water Damage in Morris County Properties

Darric Mitchell • Oct 10, 2018
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Dealing with water damageis among the most stressful, aggravating situations that homeowners could ever be faced with. Especially if the amount of spilled water is significant, a lot of times people just don’t know the first place to start. Fortunately, we do, and we want to help you navigate through this unexpected turn of events. Here are five steps to take after water damage.

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Every water damage case is different. What can be said for sure, though, is that the sooner you see the spillage, the better. Water only becomes more destructive the longer it sits, so your first priority is removing any remaining standing water from the area. This could be no more than a large puddle, to water several inches deep. If there’s too much for you to handle on your own, call in professional reinforcements with the right equipment.

2. Get the Area Dry

Not surprisingly, you need to get the area completely dry – and we mean completely. This means having industrial fans going nonstop, opening up windows if possible, and doing everything you can to ensure there is not a single trace of moisture left. No permanent renovations can be done without this step – be prepared to wait several hours to several days depending on the amount of water.

3. Throw Away Unsalvageable Items

Sadly, there are going to be items that will be too warped and waterlogged for any amount of drying to fix. Books, pieces of art, or other paper-based items often need to be either thrown away or professionally restored, depending on their physical and sentimental value to the homeowner. Once again, depending on how much water there was and how long it sat, you may need to dispose of some items in order to prevent the next result of water damage: mold.

4. Dehumidify Nonstop

After making it through a water ordeal, a massive mold infestationis the last thing you need to be dealing with. Your patience has been tested too much already – your health does not need to be stressed as well. Prolonged exposure to mold over time can wreak havoc on health, especially if you suffer from a respiratory condition like asthma. Have several dehumidifiers going continuously to stifle any chances of mold forming.

5. Inspect Afterward

After the area has been dried, dehumidified, and restored, wait a few weeks or so and schedule a mold inspection for your home. After you have been through the wringer, there’s no such thing as being too safe. You must confirm that you need not be concerned about mold. If mold exists, even hidden mold, we will find it.

At Restoration 1 of Morris County, We Are Your Water Damage Experts

When it comes to water damage restoration and mold inspection, your local, trusted experts at Restoration 1 of Morris County are the best people for the job. Call us todayat 973-810-4145. We serve the counties of Morris, Passaic, and Sussex.

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02 Apr, 2020
Throughout Morris and surrounds, we have seen rapidly changing and evolving situations when it comes to virus updates. For the last decade, Restoration 1 of Morris County has specialized in bio-hazard cleanup, which means our certified experts are ready for all your virus disinfection and sanitation needs. Rest assured, our team is equipped with advanced equipment and trained on the latest techniques to clean up any type of bio-hazard. We are stocked with CDC and EPA approved cleaning agents to effectively clean and sanitize your floors, bathrooms, keyboards, shelving, door knobs, storage areas and all other surfaces people may have come in contact with. On top of this, we are fully trained and equipped with the proper safety equipment to reduce the risk of contamination or illness from any bio-hazard materials. The sooner we get on the job, the better. We offer 24/7 emergency services and flexible scheduling to work with your individual needs. Here’s How Restoration 1 of Morris County Will Complete a Virus Disinfection & Sanitation: Our team is certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification) when it comes to disease cleanup Restoration 1 uses the approved CDC and EPA industrial-strength disinfectants to decontaminate and disinfect surfaces. We properly handle hazardous and infectious bio-hazard waste, such as infected materials Restoration 1’s cleanup technicians are always dressed in fully encapsulated personal protective equipment with a full-face respirator masks How You Can Prevent Virus and Disease From Spreading Stay Informed. We recommend that you check the following resources daily for the most up to date information: Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov Google Blog: https://www.blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/covid-19-how-were-continuing-to-help/ American Public Health Association: https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/communicable-disease/coronavirus/in-the-news World Health Organization: who.int Health Resources and Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/public-health/index.html Your State and Local Public Health Websites, such New Jersey Department of Health For general questions about corona virus, call the Morris County Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.. Viruses often spread via human contact. They can also spread via respiratory particles that are left on surfaces and objects. These infected particles can come from coughing or sneezing. The particles can continue to live on a surface for weeks even after first contact. If someone else comes into contact with these particles, and then touches their face, mouth, nose or eyes without washing their hands, they are also at serious risk of contracting the virus. Avoid coming into contact with people, maintain a safe distance in social situation Do not shake hands or hug people Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially if you feel you may have been in contact with infected particles Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have recently washed your hands Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home if you are feeling sick, unless you need medical assistance Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with a bent elbow Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily When it comes to virus disinfection, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Contact our Morris County branch today, on 973-810-4145. Disclaimer: Please be advised that nothing completely eliminates bacteria or viruses and these are efforts to contain and control the spread of a virus.
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