How to soak up water in the basement
Every homeowner has the occasional problem with water in their basement. Whether from a leaky pipe, a backed-up sump pump, or excess rain, there are ways to help prevent and fix the problem. Read on for more information on how you can protect your home from water damage!
Soak Up the water from the basement
Basements can be susceptible to having lots of moisture, especially after rainfall or flooding. One countermeasure that people take is the installation of a sump pump. The sump pump helps channel excess water away from the house and into a larger drainage area such as a dry well or storm drain. Even with a sump pump to help get rid of excess water, there is still the issue of some water needing to be removed manually.
Water, after all, does not just disappear immediately after it gets into your basement. What you need to do in this case is to soak up the water with a mop or towel and then throw it away in a bucket or trash can outside. As simple as this might seem, there are some steps you need to take when doing so:
Some people opt for using a shop vacuum to suck up the excess moisture in their flooded basements. Other options include using kitty litter or baking soda on any damp areas on the floor or walls, which will help pull up the excess water.
Safety is always paramount, so make sure no one gets injured when removing the excess water in the basement. Ensure adequate lighting and equipment such as towels, buckets, and trays for water removal before starting.
Consider hiring a professional water restoration company
If you find it difficult to soak up all of the moisture in your basement, consider hiring a professional water damage restoration company who can help take care of this for you. This will ensure that no mess or excess water remains in your basement, which can cause mold growth.
Consider the pros and cons of hiring a professional company to do this for you. Hiring a professional can cost more but will result in faster and safer water removal while also preventing further damage to your basement flooring and walls. It is entirely up to you on what you choose to do but keep in mind that hiring professionals will prevent
Do not try to soak up too much water in a short time period, as this could result in the basement floor becoming uneven. Give yourself enough time to get rid of all excess water gently and slowly before leaving it for another day. This will also help prevent any unnecessary injuries or accidents that may happen.
The most serious is number one – leakage, because this can involve a substantial amount of water. It is normally very obvious and occurs during a heavy rainfall or when snow is melting. An excessive amount of water builds up in the soil around the foundation walls, forcing its way through cracks or other defects in poured concrete walls – such as small holes around form wires or through mortar joints in concrete block walls.
Leakage occurs in homes built on sites that have high ground water level, dense clay or other subterranean conditions, which inhibit adequate drainage of water away from the foundation. Leakage may occur in any soil type, but is more likely in areas near marshes or hills. If the area around the foundation has been improperly backfilled or graded, the situation can be even worse. During extremely wet periods, considerable flooding may result.
