Whether you have an overflowing toilet or burst pipe, a bathroom flood can result in widespread damage that affects the rest of your home too. While awaiting water damage restoration services, the following steps will limit expensive repairs and keep you and your family safe. 

What Should You Do If Your Bathroom Floods? 

1. Get to the Source 

Before you start cleaning up, you need to turn off the water source. Most fixtures will have valves that you can turn off. For example, your toilet will likely have a valve behind it; twist it to the right, and the water should stop flowing.

If the valve is stuck, possibly from lack of use, turn off the main water valve serving the house instead. It’s a good idea to know the location of this valve for worst-case scenarios.

2. Turn Off the Electricity

After the water has stopped, check if any electronics have gotten wet. If outlets or electronics have been flooded, turn off the connecting power to avoid the risk of electrocution.

Head to the breaker to shut off the electricity to all flooded areas. If you’re uncertain about which circuit breakers control the room, smell gas, or see sparks, call for emergency assistance.

3. Soak Up Water

If you’ve turned off the electricity, or if the leak didn’t affect outlets or appliances, you can then proceed to soak up as much water as possible. Use towels, mops, and buckets to get the water off the floor and down the drain.

Also, protect your property: remove carpets, furniture, shelves, and anything else that will sustain water damage. Place these items outside or in a ventilated room to dry. Open the windows to improve airflow.

To handle the aftermath of a bathroom flood, opt for water damage restoration from All Care Restorations in Roca, NE. For over 20 years, this locally owned and operated business has provided 24-hour emergency services. They also handle carpet cleaning if your floors have been affected. Schedule an appointment today by calling (402) 421-3779, or learn more about their water damage restoration services online.