Salvaging Furniture after a Water Damage
Flooding can be a very stressful, very messy situation that we wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Not only is it time-consuming to cleanup, but it also has a lot of potential of damaging, or even destroying, your personal items, appliances, other household items, and furniture. When sorting through the damaged items, it can be hard to determine what furniture is salvageable and what’s not. Whether furniture can be saved after a flood depends on the type of furniture you have and the magnitude of flooding. Because they are less porous, solid wood furniture has a better chance of being salvaged than upholstered or particle board furniture. Although water damage repair is better left to professionals, here is what you should consider if you want to restore your furniture after a less impactful flood: It is extremely important to act quickly and inspect your home and its contents as soon as possible. The more time has passed after a flood, the bigger the damage will be. However, your safet...