Protect Against Water Loss in the MOV

10/26/2018 (Permalink)

Storing your valuables in cardboard boxes on the basement floor is like asking for your belongings to be ruined. Instead try plastic totes

If water finds its way into your home, which in the Mid Ohio Valley seems to be inevitable after this past summer, you want to make sure you take extra steps to make sure your belongings are protected.  

Something you will want to remember when putting items in your basement is to make sure they are at least a minimum of 6" off the ground.  Avoid using cardboard boxes when you possible as they can absorb and hold moister just from the air. Instead one thing you can do is use plastic totes to place your items in.  They may cost more, but in the long run they offer an added level of protection that will keep your more prized possessions or cherished memories safe.  

A few other things to consider when protecting against water damage...

1) Make sure you clean your Sump Pump filter at least twice per year to ensure no debris has found its way in and the pump is working properly. 

2) Clean your gutters and landscaping to promote proper drainage away from the house.  Too much water running directly at the foundation of the home will lead to water finding its way in through cracks in the floor or walls of your basement.  

3) If possible have a backup battery for your sump pump so if there is a power outage in a storm the pump can continue to run as necessary.

By following these simple steps you ensure that your home and valuables are protected from any water loss event.  

But if the worst happens SERVPRO of Wood, Ritchie, & Pleasants Counties is here to help 24/7.  Call 304-428-7378.