Our Technicians Can Help Save Your Water Damaged Upholstery In Clifton

9/6/2019 (Permalink)

One of the most common questions owners have regarding water damage is if their upholstered furniture is a loss.

How SERVPRO Pre-Testing Helps Save Clifton Upholstery With Water Damage

One of the most common questions owners have regarding water damage is if their upholstered furniture is a loss. Several factors determine the restorability, and each job site has unique attributes that affect the overall outcome.

Testing upholstery with water damage in a Clifton home uses different techniques to determine the best cleaning method for restoration. Using the incorrect cleaning method can result in a more significant loss, so SERVPRO technicians carefully conduct testing to find the best process for each type of fabric for both furnishing and window treatments.

Why Pretesting is Important
The core objective of conducting pretests is to determine cleaning methods that will not cause dye bleeding, shrinkage, or causing damage to fabrics during cleaning procedures. SERVPRO technicians commonly use three different tests to ascertain the type of fibers involved in the loss.

A burn test uses a small sampling of fibers which after burning have the odor, ash, and flame color examined to nail down the type of fiber. Chemical tests involve the application of substances that dissolve specific types of fibers to ensure they are not part of a blend in the fabric. The gravity test helps technicians find olefin fibers as it is the only widely used textile that floats when saturated. Once they know the fiber makeup of the upholstery, it assures the use of proper cleaning techniques.

Importance of Inspections
Before SERVPRO technicians begin pretesting and restoration efforts, they inspect the furniture and draperies for issues such as permanent staining, rips, and tears or other preexisting conditions that have the potential to affect the outcome. The technicians put together detailed reports regarding the state before beginning along with photographs to ensure the homeowner is aware of any damage before restoration efforts beginning.

Spot Treatments
Especially in cases where damage from water occurred on upholstered furnishings in a way that left water spots. Technicians sometimes lightly rewet the surface of the furniture to eliminate the water spot and allow for even drying.

The faster you contact SERVPRO of Clifton at (973) 928-3705, the more quickly their technicians can turn around water damage to your home and property to make it “Like it never even happened.”

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