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Why Water Damage Professionals Should Be Your “Go-To” After A Water Disaster

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We use water every day in our homes. Bathtubs, toilets, sinks, dishwashers, washing machines – these are all connected to water sources and each of them could be the reason that your home suffers water damage. Of course, water can also come from outside sources like heavy rain and flooding, but it often comes from broken/burst pipes and sewage backups. When water damages your property, you should contact a professional water damage cleanup team like Stover’s Restoration , immediately to help restore the damage. Here’s why: Water Spreads – Fast Water does not contain itself to one area. When water infiltrates a house, it spreads to different areas and can easily damage flooring, walls, carpet, tile, and more. As the materials of your structure soak up the water, the water will begin to cause many problems if it is not dried out quickly. Powerful Equipment To dry out the wet areas effectively, you need industrial-strength equipment that will thoroughly dry the wet are...

Three Types of Water

Three types of water classify water damage, and each has their own restoration process. It is important to know which type of water you are dealing with in your Wichita home before professionals, like the team at Stover’s Restoration, can begin the process of water damage restoration in Wichita . Category 1: Clean Water Category 1 Water is water that comes from a clean source. Examples are water from a leaky faucet or broken water supply line. Water damage restoration of Category 1 Water is fairly simple. First, water must be extracted and dried completely. Damaged materials can then be repaired or replaced. If Category 1 Water is not remediated quickly and correctly, it can turn into Category 2 Water. Category 2: Gray Water Category 2 Water is water that may contain bacteria and viruses. Common sources of gray water include dishwasher overflow, washing machine overflow, and toilet overflow without feces.   This type of water can cause illness upon contact, and n...