When water damage takes over your home, it can be very stressful. The complications of water damage go beyond ruined property and belongings. In fact, unwanted water soaking into your carpets and wood floors and drenching your furniture and personal belongings poses a greater array of hazards than you might think. Whatever the cause of dangerous water damage might be, it is crucial to get the problem fixed as soon as possible to avoid further issues. Extreme Carpet Care can help.
Mold, Mold, & More Mold Due to Water Damage
One of the most common effects of water-related damage is the growth of dangerous mold in homes. While some types of mold can be harmless, many pose a significant health risk should they be breathed in or touched. Problems that can arise from exposure to dangerous mold spores include fatigue, sinus congestion, shortness of breath, headaches, coughing, and even increased stiffness in joints. On the more serious end of the spectrum, symptoms can include severe lung, cancer, and immune disorders. The two most concerning types of mold include pathogenic molds and toxigenic molds. Pathogenic molds can cause pneumonia and fungal growth in the lungs. Toxigenic molds can contribute to immunosuppression and have been proven carcinogenic.
Structural Water Damage
Another major problem is the unseen extent of damage you may have on your property. You might only notice the water seeping into your basement or leaching into your carpets, but the damage could be much worse. Water build-up can affect the structure of your home, especially in older homes. It can even erode your home’s foundation, giving you more significant concerns than ruined possessions. What makes this particularly dangerous is that this can often be overlooked even after other issues have been resolved. It is critical to ensure you have a thorough inspection of your entire home after suffering water damage.
Contaminated Water
Your water supply could easily be put at risk from water-related problems, especially if the damage was caused by dangerous floodwaters. These waters can carry hazardous particles into your water supply. Sewage pipes may burst to mix with this water which now resides in your home, embedded in your carpet, belongings, and yes, even leaking into your water pipes. These dangerous waters bring with them a high risk of infectious diseases, including cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, all of which are deadly.
Electrical Damage
Another risk to be aware of when your home has sustained significant damage is electrical issues. We all know that water and electricity do not mix, but you may forget to have your electrical problems checked after water damage. It is vital to make sure everything is safe in your home before someone gets hurt.
Stains & Smells
It may seem insignificant, but water-related damage can leave lingering smells and stains even after an initial clean-up. This is often because it goes beyond the surface level of most flooring. To avoid stains becoming a permanent fixture in your home, make sure to air everything out correctly and call a professional to clean your house. Carpet is one of the most troublesome areas since it has many layers. Water damage often goes all the way into the subflooring.
Contact Extreme Carpet Care
Extreme Carpet Care has trained professionals who know how to handle all degrees of water damage. We will make sure your home is safe from pathogens, molds, and unwanted stains and smells – all in a timely and cost-effective manner. We have experience dealing with a wide variety of water and storm damage-related issues. Call us today to learn more. Let us return your home to the safe, inviting sanctuary it was.
