Winter Haven Water Damaged Furniture Disposal Options

Water damaged furniture disposal is a big time job. It’s stressful and frustrating. Plus, it is very time consuming. After all, there’s no demand for it. And, that means it can’t be sold, donated, or even given away to friends and family. Read on to learn more about water damaged furniture disposal.

Water Damaged Furniture Disposal

Okay, if water got into your house for whatever reason, be it a burst pipe or from a natural cause, your first duty is to prevent any further damage from occurring. You should know that most homeowners insurance policies stipulate that the insured has a responsibility to prevent any more damage. That means mitigating the situation as much as you can. Document everything and take steps to keep any further damage.

While flooding can happen for many different reasons, it can leave your home in a damaged state. However, it may still be possible to rescue your furniture. If flooding occurs as a result of a severe storm or hurricane, you may even get some warning ahead of time to secure your furniture to prevent any damage in the first place. However, we all know it is not always possible to do so. --The Spruce

As for water damaged furniture, if it’s just too far gone, it’s time to dispose of it properly. The best way to do this in one fell swoop, is to call a local junk removal service. This way, it’s all dealt with at one time. Plus, a junk hauling service can take away anything else that you want to get rid of right away.

Winter Haven Water Damaged Furniture Disposal Options

When it comes to water damaged furniture disposal (or even removal), you’ve definitely got your work cut out for you. But you just might be able to salvage it. Here’s how:

  • Treat any white spots. It isn’t at all unusual for white spots form on water-damaged furniture. Luckily, it’s a quick fix. Just mix equal parts of toothpaste and baking soda to treat them and use a damp, clean cloth to rub the solution onto the white spots to remove them.
  • Remove any mildew. Next, you’ll need to treat any mildew, if applicable. First, remove the old finish and then use bleach to rid it of mildew. Then, you can sand the whole thing down to strip away all the old finish.
  • Refinish it with a fresh coat. Now, you can paint it with a fresh coat of color or stain it. Sand it down, removing the outer finish, then stain or paint it. Repeat as necessary to get the desired look. (Be sure to paint or stain in a well-ventilated location that’s dust-free.)

If you need furniture removal, just phone (863) 547-0263 or visit AAA Rousse Services.

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