Actions Necessary during Water Cleanup in Suffern Premises

7/5/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians have the training and experience needed for every commercial damage restoration service your business needs.

Water Restoration in Suffern by SERVPRO Is Thorough

When your business runs normally, it is hard to visualize interruptions that can interfere with your operations. However, a simple pipe leak can stop everything at your Suffern premises because, unlike the spillage, which happens quickly, water cleanup takes several actions and thus consumes time. It also requires different personnel and the right equipment.

Although challenging, water cleanup at your Suffern premises does not have to interrupt your business. With a bit of help from a professional team like SERVPRO, you can readily overcome any difficulties since our crews are well trained to handle several tasks simultaneously.

Processes that facilitate cleaning

• Removing standing water
• Clearing water spots and stains
• Cleaning any soiling from dissolved materials
• Removing odors

Since water is the source of the problem, expeditiously dealing with it unlocks several other benefits. Unlike working on your own when you only have a couple of mops and buckets to scoop the water, a professional team has advanced equipment ranging from wet vacuums to powerful truck-mounted extractors. Our SERVPRO technicians also use handy accessories such as squeegee or carpet wands, depending on the surface type, to ease the extraction or prevent damage.

Soiling from water

Water triggers different types of soiling, whether from dissolved sediments or the deterioration of materials in your premises through rusting or running dyes. When people move around wet areas, they soil the surfaces significantly. Therefore, isolation is necessary to limit soiling. Our SERVPRO technicians erect barriers or place warning signs around wet areas to restrict movement. We also separate items that might stain. For example, removing furniture from carpeted areas helps prevent rust stains. When soiling is limited from spreading, cleaning is easier.

After dealing with the standing water and visible soiling, your property might still need work to restore preloss conditions. Eliminating any odors is one such task since moisture triggers odors or heightens the sensation, thus making any odors present more irritating.

Ways to manage odors

• Drying wet materials
• Wet fogging with deodorizers
• Placing masking agents

SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County, Stony Point, can ensure water cleanup takes care of all the problems at your premises. You can reach us at (845) 400-4888.