{"id":30449,"date":"2020-01-30T14:21:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T19:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/?p=30449"},"modified":"2020-01-30T14:21:17","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T19:21:17","slug":"water-damage-cleanup-what-causes-water-damage-pittsburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/water-damage-cleanup-what-causes-water-damage-pittsburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Damage Cleanup | What Causes Water Damage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Water Damage Cleanup | What Causes Water Damage?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>One of the biggest dangers to your home is water damage. Whether the damage happens because of natural disasters, accidents, water can harm the structure of your home. \u00a0And more importantly, it can pose major health concerns to your family. Responsible homeowners understand the causes of water damage and the proper steps to be taken for water damage cleanup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common Causes of Residential Water Damage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although water damage can happen for many different reasons, the most common reasons you might find yourself needing professional water damage cleanup include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plumbing Leaks<\/li>\n<li>Broken\/Burst Pipes<\/li>\n<li>Clogged Toilet<\/li>\n<li>Moisture in the Walls<\/li>\n<li>Leaking Roof<\/li>\n<li>Cracks in Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Natural Disaster<\/li>\n<li>Overflowing Sink or Bathtub<\/li>\n<li>Appliance Leaks or Flooding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fast and efficient water damage cleanup is the most important factor in mitigating these disasters, no matter what the cause of the water damage. Professional services like ServiceMaster are typically available 24\/7, 365 days a year to ensure that you have rapid response to help solve life\u2019s biggest curveballs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleaning Up Water Damage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mold and bacteria can begin growing within hours, so water damage cleanup needs to begin immediately after the damage occurs. You should always cut the power to the home or room where standing water is located. You\u2019ll also need buckets, rags, mops, gloves, a shop vacuum or other suctioning tool to remove the water. Cleaning up after water removal will require fans and dehumidifiers for drying, bleach, gloves, all-purpose cleaner, rags, and buckets. You might also need to consider respirators or masks depending on the severity of the damage.<\/p>\n<p>Some water damage cleanup will also need to include mold mitigation or specialized cleaning for waste removal or other hazardous substances. A good rule of thumb for homeowners is that if the standing water is deeper than a few inches, you should call for professional restoration and cleanup services.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re in over your head in water damage, call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicemasterofgreaterpgh.com\/\">ServiceMaster of Pittsburgh<\/a> at 412-826-1010.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water Damage Cleanup | What Causes Water Damage? One of the biggest dangers to your home is water damage. 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