Know Where to Look for Water Damage in Your Brunswick Home

12/8/2021 (Permalink)

Damp areas around your home are a likely place for mold to grow. Doing regular inspections of areas in your home or business that are most likely to develop water damage due to leaks will allow you to take care of issues before they can become serious.

Here are the top three areas to check regularly for water damage:

The bathroom

Most bathrooms are cleaned thoroughly at least once a week, and these times are great for checking for leaks and damp areas. Look in the least traveled spots, such as corners of the linen closet, behind the toilet, under the sink. If there are any leaks in these places, they can be a danger until they are fully dry. You can invest in a dehumidifier for your bathroom, which is a great help.

The kitchen

This area of the home or business is also a water damage concern, and it is used more than any other area in homes besides the bath. Keep an eye out for spills and leaks and clean them up immediately to ensure that they are not attracting mold spores, which are always in our air and cannot be removed. Under the sink and refrigerator are places that can be damaged by water without you noticing, so get out your flashlight and make sure you see every corner clearly.

The laundry room

This room, since it has large appliances, also has nooks and crannies that are not cleaned as often, and a leak behind the washing machine can create huge issues down the road. Add to that the humidity in the air and possible unseen leaks or drips, and you have a recipe for the establishment of a mold colony. Pull the washer and dryer out from the wall regularly, and make sure the areas behind them are clean, dry, and disinfected.

Other areas to check include hall closets, garage, and basement.

SERVPRO of Brunswick has the right team to help.

SERVPRO of Brunswick is available 24 hours a day for water emergencies, large or small. When you are dealing with water damage, immediate action is critical.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

SERVPRO of Brunswick is always here to help you with any issues related to water damage in your home or business. Large-scale cleanups after flooding and fire are our specialties, and we are mold remediation experts, too. Call us (912) 264-6094.