Emergency Water Extraction

Whether it’s the result of a natural disaster or a plumbing issue, home flooding is never a good sign. Unfortunately, there’s little you can do when home flooding occurs and you’re going to be left with a smelly, musty and damaged home if you don’t extract the water as soon as possible. Even worse, if you leave it for too long then you might even suffer from structural damage that will weaken your home and potentially cause issues like crooked floors.

So in this post, we’re going to be talking about how water damage happens, what services you need to extract the water and how Green Carpet Cleaning can help you in your time of need.

How Exactly Does Water Damage Happen?

One of the first things to understand is how the damage happens in the first place. Most water damage in Las Vegas occurs due to plumbing-related issues, such as a burst or leaking pipe in your home, a roof that is letting in water or even a malfunctioning machine or drain.

These are the most common reasons for water damage, but it’s also possible that a natural disaster or weather-related condition is causing the flood. The damage could even be caused as a result of human error, such as overflowing your washing machine or forgetting to turn off a tap in the kitchen.

What Are the Dangers of Water Damage?

Something small such as a tap that you left running or is unlikely to cause long-term damage if it’s solved quickly. One of the worst cases in this situation would just be a soaked carpet or a small puddle that you need to clean up in the kitchen.

However, there are some cases where the water affecting your home is infected with different kinds of bacteria. Because of this, there are three different classifications of water damage that you should understand:

• White water comes from sanitary sources such as your taps, bathtubs and so on. This water is safe because the source is likely not contaminated, meaning it’s safe to touch and clean on your own.
• Gray water is the name given to water that does contain contaminants. This could be an overflowing toilet that contains urine, washing machine leaks that contain detergent and so on. This is generally unsafe and if ingested, you could fall in. In some cases, it may also be irritating to the skin.
• Black water is the most dangerous form of water damage. It comes from uncontrollable sources of contamination such as sewage or toilet water that contains feces. It can smell really bad, it’s a breeding ground for bacteria and can even contain harmful microbes.

What Can Be Done About Water Damage?

White water can easily be cleaned up by yourself but it may require some additional services to get your carpets cleaned and dried. When it comes to gray and black water, it’s essential to contact a service such as Green Carpet Cleaning. With our experienced staff, specialized tools and outstanding customer service, we vow to clean up any water damage in your home and also locate the source to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

With so many successful jobs completed and a solid reputation across Las Vegas, we’re more than confident that we can help you solve your water damage problem.