Restorative
Drying
The main goal is to limit
the cost of water damage (loss). Along with this is finding the source of
moisture intrusion and stopping it. No restoration of microbial remediation can
begin until the source and problem are corrected.
Goals:
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Contain contaminated areas
first. Determine risk assessment.
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Classify the type of loss.
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Category 1. Clean
Water: does not pose potential harm to humans.
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Category 2. Gray Water:
significant levels of contamination, fungi, bacteria, viruses.
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Category 3. Black
Water: grossly unsanitary, pathogenic agents, sewage.
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Dry from inside as well as
surface. “Chase the moisture” with air moving equipment.
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Initial tool of choice is
“desiccant” dehumidifiers; then maintain with mechanical dehumidifiers.
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Clean and decontaminate.
Determine remediation process.
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Confirm success by
clearance tests (air cassette impact or tape lift).
Category 3.
Loss
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