Can Homeowners in Manhattan Prevent Kitchen Cabinet Water Damage?

10/10/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Upper West Side prevents structural and property losses so that your home can look, “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO Technicians Perform Thorough Water Removal Services For Manhattan Properties

Kitchens are one of the most vulnerable areas in any home when it comes to water damage. A small leak in the under-sink kitchen cabinet of your Manhattan condo can escalate quickly into mold growth, unpleasant odors, and costly damage to kitchen cabinetry, drywall, and even subflooring.

SERVPRO performs water removal for Manhattan residents at any time of day or night, including weekends and holidays.

How Can Homeowners Minimize Under-Sink Kitchen Cabinet Water Damage?
    •    Water-resistant mats. Thick, non-porous mats can be purchased to cover the bottom panel of your kitchen sink cabinet, which is one of the most vulnerable areas for water damage.
    •    Water leak sensors. Sensors that attach to a centralized system like a phone app can catch water damage in its earliest stages to prevent costly damages from accumulating over time.
    •    Water-resistant paint. A coat of water-resistant paint or finish, can minimize the amount of water that penetrates surfaces, which can contain the damage to your cabinetry.

Can SERVPRO Tools Remove Water Damage Odors?
SERVPRO technicians rely on both sanitation and dedicated deodorization tools to mitigate odors. However, these cleaning solutions and deodorizers can have even more benefits for your home, including the following:

    •    Odor control efforts minimize the presence of microbes, which can contribute significantly to water damage odors. EPA-registered biocides are effective for remediating mold.
    •    Odor control technicians (OCTs) can deploy HEPA-filter air scrubbers that eliminate 99.97% of odor-causing particles down to sizes as small as 0.3 microns.
    •    High-powered ventilation box fans can circulate air at rates as high as 3,200 cubic feet per minute dozens of times before and after deodorization to significantly improve indoor air quality while returning your home to a clean and dry condition.

SERVPRO of Upper West Side prevents structural and property losses so that your home can look, “Like it never even happened.” Call (917) 498-1362 for rapid-response disaster cleanup.