Can Water Intrusion be Cleaned with Household Products?

10/5/2020 (Permalink)

After a water intrusion occurs. You can trust that your home is in good hands with our experienced technicians at SERVPRO.

Raleigh Residents Choose SERVPRO for Water Cleanup to Apply Cleaning, Drying, and Restoration Solutions.

How important is using chemical agents to clean water intrusion?

Water can contain many different bacteria, viruses, or fungi. When these microbes enter your Raleigh home, they can reproduce, creating unsanitary conditions. Since many of these organisms are microscopic in size, it can be tough to ensure that your home is clean after a water intrusion event. Our water restoration technicians (WRT) use various in-house, industrial strength cleaning chemicals to return your home to a sanitary state and reduce the likelihood of microbial organisms building up in the house. Our technicians have access to cleaning agents that are only available to SERVPRO and could help to restore your home to its preloss condition.

What are the typical cleaning solutions for restoration?

- Glass and light surface cleaners 

- Hard surface cleaners for floors 

- Wall and ceiling cleaning agents 

What products do restoration technicians use for water intrusion?

When performing water cleanup in your Raleigh home, it is essential to dry the property and protect it against bacteria using cleaning products. SERVPRO cleaning products follow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and are environmentally friendly. We recognize that whether we are cleaning floors, walls, or windows, it is essential to use non-toxic, safe, and phosphate-free products. This commitment ensures that you can remain in your home while cleaning takes place without risking your health. Most of our products have multiple uses for surfaces and can be applied by direct spraying onto surfaces.

How do professionals deal with cleaning wet upholstery?

- Using a spotting agent for direct application onto staining

- Cleaning agents that are safe for use with wool or other natural fibers

- Products that meet EPA green seal guidelines

Cleaning products are an essential part of returning your home to its preloss condition. Contact SERVPRO of East Raleigh at (919) 250-0455 now.