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How to Properly Dry Wood Floors After Water Damage to Prevent Mold and Warping

May 25, 2024
Water leaking and flooded on wood floor. Room floor will damage after the water flooded.

If you've been devastated by water, mold, fire, and/or smoke damage, know that your cherished possessions, your home or business, can all be restored to pre-damage condition; bringing back your peace of mind.

Whether water, mold, fire, or smoke causes damage to your home or business, the effects are heartbreaking and often life-changing. We at All Clean Restoration understand the devastation and pain these events can cause. We also understand that quick and proper action is crucial to prevent further damage, red tape, and cost.

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When your home suffers water damage, one of the most important things to do is to take steps to dry out your wood floors as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Improper drying can lead to a number of problems, including warping, cracking, and mold growth.

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of proper wood floor drying and the process that All Clean Restoration uses to dry hardwood floors.

Why Proper Drying is Important

When wood floors are exposed to water, they can absorb the moisture and begin to swell. This swelling can cause the boards to warp and crack. Additionally, the moisture can create a breeding ground for mold growth. Mold can not only damage your floors, but it can also pose a health hazard to your family.

How All Clean Restoration Dries Wood Floors

All Clean Restoration is a licensed company with over 40 years of experience in water damage restoration. They use state-of-the-art moisture detection tools to identify the extent of the water damage. Once the extent of the damage is known, they can develop a plan to dry the floors quickly and efficiently.

The drying process typically involves the use of dehumidifiers and air movers. Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air, while air movers circulate the air to help it dry more quickly. In some cases, it may also be necessary to remove the floors and dry them from underneath.

Proper drying is essential to prevent warping, cracking, and mold growth after wood floors have been exposed to water damage. All Clean Restoration has the experience and expertise to dry your wood floors quickly and efficiently.

If you have any questions about wood floor drying, or if you have experienced water damage in your home, please contact All Clean Restoration today.

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Whether water, mold, fire, or smoke causes damage to your home or business, the effects are heartbreaking and often life-changing. We at All Clean Restoration understand the devastation and pain these events can cause. We also understand that quick and proper action is crucial to prevent further damage, red tape, and cost.

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Water Mitigation

Standing Water causes continuous damage to your home or business.
At All Clean we have developed a proven and reliable process to ensure that your property is restored to its pre-fire condition as quickly and efficiently as possible. The first step is assessment. Our team of experienced professionals carefully evaluate the extent of the damage to your property to identify any hazards, and determine what work needs to be done. Based on this assessment, we will develop a detailed plan to clean and repair your property.

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Delayed action or the wrong action can increase damage from fire.
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Mold Remediation

Mold is a serious health risk to everyone in your home or office.
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After a fire, swift action is needed to prevent more harm to your belongings.

We are honored to help in your time of need.

We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and restoring homes and businesses to their pre-loss condition. We prioritize communication with our clients throughout the restoration process.

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