Water damage is a serious issue that can cause significant, costly structural damage to homes and businesses. Fortunately, modern technology has greatly improved the quality and speed of the water damage restoration process. It offers efficient, effective methods to treat and eliminate damage.
In the Pacific Northwest, water damage to homes, businesses, and other buildings is especially prevalent. With a rainy season that lasts half the year and a temperate, moderately humid climate, we’re no strangers to moisture—or water damage.
But it’s also no secret that Portland and Seattle residents are interested in eco-friendly, modern solutions to problems. That’s where innovative solutions come into play. Not only are these solutions chemical-free, but they also help treat and restore damage quickly.
Let’s look at several technologies that have transformed the water damage restoration process.
Negative Pressure Containment
Containment is one of the first—and most important—steps when it comes to treating water damage. If damage is not contained, it may spread and cause more problems.
When remediation experts are working in your home, the last thing they want is to spread mold spores and other contaminants. This can lead to further structural damage, impact the air quality, and cause serious health problems.
Negative pressure containment works by creating a controlled, negative-pressure environment. A machine pulls air out of the contaminated area, creating a vacuum effect so contaminants and unfiltered air cannot escape into surrounding rooms.
To ensure your home’s air stays clean and healthy to breathe, all extracted air is passed through a HEPA filter, which captures up to 99.97 percent of bacteria, mold spores, microbes, and other contaminants.
Bio-Remediation
Water damage can lead to the growth of mold, bacteria, and mildew. Cleaning away visible mold or using traditional cleaning methods may not be enough to remove contaminants entirely, which can lead to the return of the problem at a later date. Long-term exposure can even lead to serious health risks, like respiratory problems, allergic reactions, and chronic headaches.
That’s where bio-remediation comes in. Using specialized helpful enzymes, professionals can break down mold and bacteria at a molecular level, getting rid of them once and for all. Not only is bio-remediation more effective than traditional cleaning methods, but it’s also eco-friendly and reduces the need for harsh chemicals, which can also have a negative impact on your health.
Small Particle Cleanup
Leaks and flooding often leave behind small particles like dirt and dust. These contaminants may seem insignificant—you may not even be able to see them! But when particles settle into crevices and surfaces, cleanup can be difficult, and conventional cleaning methods don’t always work.
Small particle cleanup technology, such as advanced vacuum systems and HEPA filters, is specially designed to clean and remove these tiny, tricky-to-clean particles with precision. Removing dust, dirt, mold spores, and other allergens from your home provides you with cleaner, safer air quality after water damage.
It’s important to be thorough when cleaning a water-damaged building. Small particles can lead to structural damage or encourage mold growth. Certain particles can also cause respiratory and neurological issues and allergic reactions, especially for those with preexisting conditions, such as autoimmune deficiencies or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).
Your home or business shouldn’t make you sick. Precise, modern cleaning technology is crucial to maintaining a healthy environment.
UV Radiation
If you’ve ever been in a room that has sustained water damage, you’ll know how strong and unpleasant it smells. Odors can linger long after the moisture has been removed.
Traditional deodorization methods often attempt to mask the smell using chemicals. Not only does this not address the underlying cause of the smell, but it can introduce unwanted chemicals into your home or business environment.
That’s why our restoration experts use UV radiation for odor removal. This proven technology is called BioSweep. UV radiation eliminates odors at a molecular level, neutralizing the source of the smell without using harsh chemicals.
UV radiation is effective at eliminating odors caused by microbial growth and organic contaminants. It helps destroy bacteria and mold spores as well.
Many people in the Pacific Northwest want an eco-friendly and sustainable solution to their water damage problems. You’ll never have to worry about BioSweep technology: it’s safe, effective, non-toxic, and chemical-free.
Dry Ice Blasting
Water damage can impact a variety of surfaces, such as wood, brick, and stone. Unfortunately, traditional restoration methods can be harsh and damage surfaces even further.
Dry ice blasting is a technique used to clean and restore surfaces without causing additional damage. It works by using compressed air to propel frozen carbon dioxide particles onto a water-damaged surface. The lightweight dry ice immediately turns from solid to gas on impact, removing dirt, mold, and other contaminants without leaving residue or damage.
Dry ice blasting is particularly useful on surfaces that require gentle, dry, or chemical-free cleaning. With no byproducts to clean up afterward, it’s one of the most efficient solutions out there to clean surfaces quickly.
Laser Ablation
If you’re looking to restore an older home or a building with some historical significance, laser ablation is the ideal solution. It can help restore water-damaged areas while also preserving the integrity of the architecture.
Restoration experts use high-powered lasers to remove contaminants from damaged materials with extreme precision. Unlike abrasive or chemical cleaning methods, laser ablation is an environmentally safe, non-contact solution. It works by vaporizing the top layers of contaminants and damage, leaving the underlying surface clean and intact.
Laser ablation is a particularly useful way to clean surfaces where traditional methods might be too invasive or damaging, such as historical buildings, intricate architectural details, or delicate surfaces.
Restore Your Water-Damaged Home or Business with Biodynamic
Dealing with water damage as a Pacific Northwest homeowner or business? Modern technology can help get the job done faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Biodynamic is your best choice for water damage restoration in Oregon and Washington State. We use the most advanced modern technology to treat and restore water damage. Our techniques are free of harsh chemicals and help your home recover from damage faster and more effectively.
Contact Biodynamic today to see how our advanced water damage restoration services can help you.
