4 Myths Uncovered About Water Damage

10/14/2019 (Permalink)

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Do you have water in your home?  Don't fall victim to these four common myths about water.  

The Water Will Just Go Away

If there is a flood in your house the water will just dry itself out. Water can hide in your walls and underneath your flooring. Many times if the area is not totally dried out you can risk the chance of mold growth.   

It Won’t Smell

If water gets in your floors and walls and is not properly removed, mold will grow. That musky odor coming from the previously wet area is mold. Water damaged areas will smell if not completely dried out and treated properly. Mold doesn’t only smell bad, it can also be dangerous to your health.

It Can Wait and It’s Not a Big Deal

There is a short window between water damage and mold growth. The longer you wait the harder and more extensive cleanup can be. Your possessions and your house are damaged each second the water sits on the surface of your items. 

If I Can’t See Water It’s Not There

Water can be hiding in your walls, floors, or ceiling after a flood. Many times water is unseen and hiding in places that you cannot clean or get to. For instance, if you have a hot water heater leak water can be in your sheetrock or in your ceiling. Sewer leaks can be even more dangerous. Sewage can hold many hidden dangers that can cause you and your family to get sick.

SERVPRO of Norwich and Windham County will give you the peace of mind that your water damage has been taken care of quickly and professionally.   Call us right away at (860) 887-0447.