ET Speaks From Home

Cuisine & Culture the Chinese Family Way

  • Chinese Culture & Festivals
    • Chinese Culture & Superstitions
    • Chinese Cuisine
    • Chinese Festivals
    • Chinese Wedding
    • Feng Shui
  • Craft
    • Adult Craft
    • Children Art and Craft
    • Chinese New Year Craft
    • Origami
  • Family Life
    • Home Improvement
    • Life & Parenting
    • Modelling
    • Printable
    • Sensory Play
    • STEM
    • Summer Activities
    • Tutorial
    • Lichfield Mandarin Club
    • Collaboration
  • Food & Drink
    • Bake Recipes
    • Cookbook
    • Dessert
    • Drink
    • Food Products
    • Meal Recipes
    • Restaurant
  • Review
    • App
    • Beauty & Health
    • Book
    • Drama, Movie, Theatre
    • DVD & Blu Ray
    • Fashion
    • Game & Board Game
    • General Products
    • Household Products
    • LEGO
    • Nintendo
    • Puzzle
    • Technology & Gadgets
    • Toy
    • Travel
    • Twitter Party / Party
    • Stationery
    • Vlog
  • Giveaway

5 Tips to Dealing With Water Damage

6 March 2018 by Eileen

5 Tips to Dealing With Water Damage

Whether it’s due to a severe storm or burst pipes, water damage has the potential to wreak havoc on a lot of aspects of your home. That’s one of the reasons why you should address this problem as quickly as possible. But it’s hardly the extent of devastation that it can cause.

Water damage can weaken your home’s structure by causing mold and rot. If your supports are rotting, this can make the whole structure dangerous. Furthermore, mold can lead to some serious effects on your health. But, if you act quickly, you may be able to save some of your possessions from irreparable damage.

The first thing you should do whenever you have any water damage is to call in the pros. A water restoration company will help you clean up and dry everything out. With a professional emergency water damage cleanup team on your side, you will be able to get back to your normal life in no time.

5 Tips to Dealing With Water Damage

That said, here are 5 other tips that can help you deal with water damage before the professionals get there:

  1. Assess the Problem

Before doing anything else, it’s important to assess the problem that you have on hand. If you live in an area that is experiencing flooding, the cause of your water damage should be pretty obvious. But what if you are dealing with a burst pipe? Sometimes, this will be easy to spot. However, it’s important to keep in mind that this kind of water damage can happen over time, especially if your pipes are hidden behind drywall. Whatever the case, pinpoint the source of the breach and find ways to fix it.

It’s also vital to ensure that the area is safe before you enter. With water damage, a big cause for concern is electricity. You also have to be wary of the danger of slipping and falling in any wet spots. If the flooded area looks the least bit unsafe or unstable, don’t enter. This is especially true if there is any standing water in the space. Simply leave the premises and wait for the professionals to arrive.

  1. Take Care of Your Stuff

Time is of the essence when dealing with water damage. After ensuring that the space is safe to enter, you need to start removing your possessions to give them a chance to dry. The longer your stuff stays in the water, the more damaged it will be.

So start off by removing anything you can carry out safely. Avoid things that are too heavy or waterlogged but don’t leave any loose items on the floor. If you have any smaller rugs or fabrics, remove them too and hang them up to dry.

  1. Ventilate

After removing any salvageable possessions, it’s time to let the air in. Precede this by mopping up any leftover water to the best of your abilities. Don’t forget to wipe down your baseboards, walls, and furniture. If this isn’t done, it’s unlikely that ventilation alone will dry out your home without any damage.

Air out the premises by opening up the windows and running the air conditioner. Alternate between opening windows and running the heat during winter. Running a dehumidifier could also help to evaporate the water too. But make sure to ensure safety before using any electrical appliances.

  1. Work with Your Insurance

The good news is that most insurance policies cover flood damage, but it might depend on the cause of the flooding. Make sure to handle this detail early on so that your policy can help pay for the cleanup and restoration processes.

  1. Restore the Rest

At some point, you will have to make the decision whether or not to restore the possessions that were damaged. The degree of restoration will depend on the level of water damage. Whatever the case, you will be able to start the restoration process once cleanup is done. You might need to replace flooring or drywall, and even fix the pipes. However, this will help you get your home back to what it looked like before the water damage.

Disclosure: This is a featured post.

Share this:

  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email

Filed Under: Collaboration

« Quirky Card Game Review
Shit Happens Game Review »

Search

Hello!

Welcome to ET Speaks From Home. My name is Eileen, mother of two children aged 17 and 16 with visual impairment. We've been online since 2012 and continue to grow. I love to cook, craft, DIY, write about Chinese Culture and YouTube reviews.
Top 20 UK Parent Blogs 2020
Tots100 2014 Top 20 Blog on Twitter
Tots100 2015 Mummy Vloggers, Tots100 2016 Top 20 Vloggers
Shortlisted Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Awards (BiBs) Video 2014 Read More…

  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter

Click here to get in touch!

Contact Me here!

Click here for Media Pack!

pr media pack

Archives

Recent Posts

  • Clean Label Supplements: Are They Worth It? What to Look For
  • Checklist for Your First Airplane Trip
  • Luxear Cooling Air Mesh Duvet Review
  • This One Home Addition Could Add Thousands to Your Property Value
  • The Secret Perks of Loyalty Cards You Might Not Know About
  • How to Handle Injury Claims After a Family Holiday
  • Making Boredom Beautiful: Why I Stopped Filling Every Quiet Moment
  • Proscenic P11 Ultra Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Review
  • Why the Dolomites Are a Great Choice for Your Family’s First Hiking Adventure
  • Why Brake Repair Should Be a Top Priority for Family Car Safety

Amazon Affiliate

“We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.co.uk and affiliated sites.”

AWIN & ShareASale Affiliate

“We are a participant in the AWIN Program and ShareASale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to their clients and affiliated sites.”

Google Privacy Policy

By continuing to use this website, you agreed to be bound by the Google Terms of Service. To find out more, see here: Google Privacy Policy

YouTube API Terms & Conditions

By continuing to use this website, you agreed to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service. To find out more, see here: YouTube API Term & Condition For Handling YouTube Data and Content Policy : to store the public data temporarily, but not more than 30 days and the stored data will be either be refreshed or deleted after 30 days.

Copyright

©2012-2025 Eileen Teo unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved. You may not reproduce text excerpts or images without my prior permission.

Disclaimer

To find out more, see here: Disclaimer

Privacy Policy

To find out more, see here: Privacy Policy
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2025 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress