Avoiding Leaks And Mold In Your Pompano Beach Bathroom

10/16/2020 (Permalink)

Bathroom ventilation can maintain low moisture levels and prevent the growth of mold

Finding A Bathroom Leak Today, Might Help You Avoid Finding Mold Tomorrow

A full bathroom contains several fixtures that depend on water in order to function. This room is a prime location for water damage involving clean Category One water or contaminated Category Two or Category Three water. Here are three ways to limit damage caused by improper sealing, faulty bath and shower components or a leaking toilet.

1. Determine the Source

The first indication of a leak may involve a spray from a supply line or water seeping out from around the base of a toilet. If a shower pan or drain is leaking, signs of damage may become evident on the ceiling below a bath that is situated on the second floor or higher, or in a basement or crawlspace under a first-floor bathroom.

2. Eliminate Contamination

A broken supply line can saturate building materials and contents with clean, treated water. Quick drying is usually sufficient for this type of damage. Any materials exposed to Category Two gray water, which may contain chemicals or microbes, should be cleaned and disinfected.
This is also the case for Category Three black water, which is highly contaminated and may contain solid waste. Porous materials may need to be torn out and disposed of. Try to stop the spread of contaminated water from a leaking toilet.

3. Ventilate and Dry

Bathroom ventilation can maintain low moisture levels and prevent the growth of mildew or mold. You should also thoroughly dry a bathroom that has sustained water damage. Mitigation experts may recommend the use of air movers, fans or dehumidifiers.

These measures can minimize the severity of damage caused by a leaking toilet or almost any type of bathroom leak. After water damage occurs in the bathroom or any other part of your home, you should take immediate action to either promote drying or clean, disinfect and then dry the affected area.
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