If you have had water sit on your hardwood floors for an extended period of time you could be asking yourself if you have any damage. The first sign to look for would be any expansion or warping in the wooden planks. This would most commonly be caused by water damage.
Other signs of water damage are:
- Discoloration
- Mold Growth
- Nails lifting
- Floorboards coming off the floor
Water damage can take effect in a slow and steady pace. Keep an eye out to ensure nothing happens to your flooring during an unfortunate plumbing leak.
If you already have any damage here are a few ways to help restore your flooring to its former glory:
- Soak up all the water on your floor with towels
- Use a disinfectant to clean the area that is safe to use on hardwood floors
- Vacuum the area
- Use an electric fan for several hours on the area to help dry it out
- Next use a humidifier for 24 hours in the area
Following these steps will help restore your wood planks. Don’t ignore plumbing problems. Contact your trusted Greenville plumber, Premier Plumbing today to find out where the water came from!
