Can a Linoleum Floor Be Saved After a Dishwasher Overflowed in Edgewater?

6/23/2021 (Permalink)

Quick action when your dishwasher overflows can save you money in the long run. Contact team SERVPRO for water removal services immediately.

SERVPRO Water Removal Pros Have The Answers Homeowners Need to Restore Kitchen Flooring

Keeping your appliances in excellent working order is a must if you want to avoid problems. But accidents can still happen, and when the dishwasher overflows, it can damage the linoleum flooring.

Quick Action is Essential Whenever There is Water Damage

When there is a need for water removal in an Edgewater home because of a dishwasher malfunction, several things can happen:

• Moisture migrates rapidly to hard-to-reach areas such as the toe-kicks of cabinets.
• The substrate is at risk of being saturated.
• If the above happens, the linoleum needs to be removed and replaced.

•   If the dishwasher is on an upper level, ceiling repair may be necessary.

How is Water Damaged Linoleum Dealt With?

Every in-home flooding event is a bit different, but there are certain things SERVPRO does in almost every situation. When it comes to linoleum, our techs:

• Inspect the flooring to assess the extent of the damage
• Use the correct extraction tools for fast water removal
• Place commercial air movers and dehumidifiers at the proper ratio for proper drying
• Clean and repair the flooring
• Restore your home – “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO provides water clean up, water damage repairs, and water damage remediation when there is any kind of water intrusion. For more information, contact SERVPRO of Fort Lee at (201) 496-6024.