Disasters can hit homes in several ways, whether floods, fires, storms, or other catastrophic natural events or from sources inside the house, with the most common being: pipe bursts, sewage backflows, washing machine overflows, kitchen fires, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Here‘s some information on the best way to deal with and prevent the disasters lurking from inside your house:
1. Pipe Bursts
- When a pipe burst occurs, a couple of gallons per minute can spurt out. If it occurs, shut off the main water valve, then turn to the faucet in the home to let the water pour out of the faucet instead of through the burst pipe. When the flow stops, the water must be eliminated immediately. Call your plumber, insurance agent, and water damage expert when possible.
- Pipe bursts usually happen when the water inside them freezes. Read this informative article to understand the way to prevent frozen water pipes.
2. Sewage Backflows
- Several factors result in sewage backflows, such as hurricanes and storms which cause river, flow, and seawater overflows. The most contaminated floodwater is known as black water.
- Always wear protective equipment if you have to walk. Urgently contact a professional restoration company to handle the cleanup.
- To prevent backflows, install backwater valves that prevent the backflow on the sanitary sewer line in a flood or sewage blockage.
3. Washing Machine Overflows
- Washing machines account for more than half of all water damage events. If your washing machine overflows, switch off the power source, then clean the water as fast as you can prevent further harm.
- To prevent washing machine overflows, inspect hoses once per month. Look for signs of leaks, such as blisters, cracks, and bulges.
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4. Kitchen Fires
- Common kitchen fires include dirt fires, toaster fires, stovetop fires, and oven fires.
- When a pan caught fire, never carry it out, since you can spill burning oil on other items. Never use water, since this may splatter hot dirt and cause burns. Use a fire extinguisher, put a lid on the pan or drop baking soda onto it.
- For toaster fires, then unplug the cord (when safe to do this ), then use a fire extinguisher or pour baking soda into it.
- In case of a stovetop fire, extinguish the flames with baking soda after turning the oven off.
- When you’ve got a fire in your oven, then turn off the heat, then leave the oven door shut and wait for the fire to die out.
- WARNING: Never use flour or sugar to douse a fire, as these products can cause a small explosion.
5. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning death in the U.S. Be alert to CO poisoning symptoms (like nausea, headache, fatigue, and nausea), particularly when gas stoves or wood stoves are used inside.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors in your home to prevent CO poisoning. Never dismiss an alarm, even though no one feels sick. CO is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas.
- Check out more carbon monoxide security hints here.
These are merely some of the disasters that may happen in your home. As with any tragedy, you can prevent one by being ready and informed. PuroClean is ready to come to your home’s rescue in the event of a disaster involving mold, fire, and water damage. Visit this website to find out more.