The Importance of Thorough Water Extraction

One of the most critical steps to take when there's water damage in your home is thoroughly extracting the water to prevent or minimize most of the problems that occur when materials are exposed to excessive moisture. Wood and drywall, for example, weaken the longer they stay wet. Other issues, like mold, can start growing within 12–48 hours of the initial water exposure, causing problems like staining fabrics or leaving residue from colonies growing on concrete. Water exposure also damages electronics by corroding components and can lead to microorganism growth—this is why stagnant water in your home starts to smell foul. 

Smart Moves for Effective Water Extraction

Following best practices when attempting to extract water from your home ensures the process runs smoothly and delivers the desired results. For instance, establishing safety by shutting off electricity, wearing necessary protective gear and identifying whether the water is contaminated keeps everyone safe from injuries or harmful substances. If there is an active leak, stopping it first before starting removal is essential for any actions you take to be effective.

Believe it or not, evaluation is a key step early on when removing water from your home. You need to figure out how much water you're dealing with and whether any of it has seeped into wall cavities, the subfloor, or other hidden areas. Lightspeed Restoration crews use moisture meters and thermal cameras to locate water trapped in concealed spaces.

The Right Way to Get Water Out of Your Home

Choosing the best approach to deal with the standing water in your home is crucial, which includes selecting the right equipment and determining where to start. Our Lightspeed Restoration professionals take strategic steps such as: 

  • Using pumps for deep water 

  • Using wet/dry vacuums for smaller or shallow areas 

  • Starting the extraction process from the highest point in your home

Water always flows to the lowest parts of your house, so deep water usually ends up in sunken living rooms, basements, crawl spaces, or utility rooms. Using pumps in these situations speeds up the removal process. We might use high-pressure pumps when a strong lift is needed or submersible pumps if the water is at least two inches deep. If you're dealing with a situation where the water isn't very deep but has spread across your floors, vacuum extractors are the way to go. They're great on hard surfaces like tile, hardwood or concrete and also work well on carpeted areas.

Moisture Management 

Even after removing the water, plenty of materials in your home—like wooden or upholstered furniture and structural components—may still be wet. Leaving that moisture behind can be just as bad as leaving the standing water. One of the best ways to handle it is by speeding up evaporation. At Lightspeed Restoration, we use air movers to increase airflow around wet materials, break up moisture saturation, and maintain the right vapor pressure differences. We also use dehumidifiers to pull moisture from the air.

Lightspeed Restoration of Covington is ready to handle any water extraction needs at your home. Call us at (985) 323-6356 for fast, reliable service.

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