Restoration Equipment FAQs

Any time a flood or fire strikes, a lot of damage can be done to flooring and other surfaces. Fortunately, there is restoration equipment designed to quickly clean and dry floors and surfaces before they are ruined. Nonetheless, you may be asking yourself what pieces of restoration equipment you need to successfully perform restoration tasks. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you make this determination:

Question:
What are my restoration equipment options?

Answer:
The options are air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, flood pumps, ozone generators, and hydroxyl generators. Each has its own specific purpose to aid in the restoration process.

Question:
What is the difference between an air mover and a dehumidifier?

Answer:
Air movers are used to rapidly dry carpet, hardwood floors, drywall and other surfaces affected by water damage. Dehumidifiers on the other hand reduce humidity levels to limit the growth of mould, mildew and bacteria.

Question:
How can mould growth and bad odours be stopped?

Answer:
Even after drying, mould growth can still occur if the humidity is high. This is especially true if mould spores were already present, causing the mould growth process to begin. Of course, drying is an effective tool to keep mould from growing, but the spores must be eliminated from the air. Air scrubbers can destroy mould spores, as well as the growth of bacteria and mildew. The advanced filtration system filters out the impure substances in the air that have been left behind by flood or fire so that the air is safe to breathe again. This also means odours will be eliminated. Another option would be ozone generators. These devices are very effective for cleaning the air and destroying odours related to flooding and fire.

Question:
What makes hydroxyl generators advantageous?

Answer:
A hydroxyl generator can be used in environments that have been subject to flood, fire, chemical spills, or sewage backup. In other words, they are powerful machines that work in virtually any situation in which the air could be made hazardous. Ideal features include adjustable speed, pressure control, and filters that are washable.

Question:
When should flood pumps be used?

Answer:
Carpet cleaning companies use flood pumps as the first step in floor restoration as they remove water before further restoration tasks take place. They can be used any time there is a significant amount of water that needs to be quickly removed and because of this, many businesses keep flood pumps at hand in case of flooding,

Restoration equipment is a vital part to restoring flooring, upholstery, and other surfaces after flood, fire, or another damaging event. By knowing what types of equipment are available to you and what roles they play in the restoration process, you can decide upon what you need and what you don’t. And even if you don’t need to restore, there are times you may have to remove water from an area or humidity from the air just because they are events that happen often and you need a more efficient way to manage the problem.