How to Prevent Water Damage in Your Bathroom

3/19/2019 (Permalink)

Water is used in bathrooms every day, so it’s very possible to have a water damage from this area. And soon enough, it could lead to mold issues. Here are some tips on how to prevent water from ruining your bathroom:

Check for signs of leaks regularly:

• Such as discoloration on walls or floors, and musty smells. Touch the walls to check and see if any areas are softer than others. Look for leaks under vanities and ensure there are no leaks coming from the sink. If any of these problems exist, find the leak source have it fixed immediately.

Repair or replace cracked, broken or missing tiles:

• This will allow water to flow in behind walls and under floors. Do the same for cracks or decaying along sinks, tubs, and showers.

Test valves:

• For your toilets, showers, and sinks regularly check and make sure they are working properly. Look for wet spots or stains around them that could indicate a leak.

Upgrade your fixtures:

• If your appliances are old, upgrade those to save water and potential water damage in the future.

If your sink drains slowly:

• The drain may be clogged with something. There are DIY mixtures you can use and there are mixtures you can go buy at the store. If you are unable to get the sink unclogged then call a professional to help.

Only flush toilet paper down the toilet:

• Do not flush anything but toilet paper down the toilet anything else will clog toilet and pipes and could cause back flow.

Turn on your exhaust fan:

• Every time you shower you need to turn your fan on. The fan helps pull excess moisture out of the air, preventing it from entering your walls and causing mold to grow.

Place bathmats on the floor:

• To minimize the risk of excess water building up outside your shower place bathmats down in front of tubs and showers.

There’s always a chance that water could cause damage in your bathroom, but as long as you take these tips, you could prevent water damage. Call SERVPRO of Corinth/Iuka at (662) 287-7881 if you have any questions at all. We are always here to help!