DIY Efforts Can Make Your Water Damage Problems Worse! Here Are Some of the Equipment That Professional Restorers Use To Eliminate It Water damage from storms, floods and burst pipes can make your home a living hell. Besides making your rooms smelly, the moisture can provide mold the ideal breeding ground to spread. A simple pump and fans won’t make the problem go away, they will make it worse by blowing mold spores everywhere. Commercial restoration companies such as STOP of Shafter, CA use state-of-the-art equipment to curb and reverse water damage. Here are some of the top ones they use: Moisture Detectors, Hygrometers, and Infrared Cameras Before cleanup can begin, professional restorers use moisture detectors and hygrometers to determine the extent of the water damage. These measure wetness levels of soaked materials and also the amount of water vapor in the air. Infrared cameras are also used to pinpoint hidden pockets in walls where water may have accumulated. In other words, the equipment helps them estimate the extent of the damage so they know what they are working with. Dehumidifiers and Extractors Simple dehumidifiers are insufficient when it comes to dehumidifying a water damaged room. Professional restoration companies use powerful LGR (low-grade refrigerant) humidifiers that are designed specifically to remove moisture from large areas and offers a broader temperature range. Some are even Bluetooth compatible. Plus, they also use super strong industrial vacuums called extractors to draw water out of carpets and hardwood. Air Mover Air movers or blowers are used along with dehumidifiers to dry parts of a home quickly such as flooring and carpets. In some cases, the team may also remove drywall to dry the wall frame, or may cut holes in the walls to accommodate the air mover. Depending on the extent of the damage, flooring and  carpeting is dried from the top down or the top layers are removed so that the air mover can be used to dry the subfloor. The bottom line is that without a blower, you can say goodbye to your water damaged rugs and floors. Hydroxyl Machines Water can leave mold and odor behind that can be difficult to remove with DIY efforts. Even if you left the doors and windows open for days, the smell and fungus won’t go away. Commercial restorers such as STOP of Shafter, CA use hydroxyl machines that eliminate bacteria, fumes, gases, fungus, and nasty odors. Hydroxyl radicals react with the chemicals that caused them and destroy the source of the issue. Stubborn odors can also be removed with thermal foggers. Contact STOP of Shafter, CA for an Inspection Today! In the wrong hands, water damage equipment can cause accidents and potentially  do more harm than good. Rather than spending money on expensive equipment for an issue that can be resolved in a day, contact commercial restoration companies such as STOP of Shafter, CA. Our team comes equipped with all of the aforementioned equipment and more if the job requires it. Contact us for a free inspection today!