Saving Your Belongings After Water Damage
When water damage strikes, your first thought might be the structure of your home — but what about the items inside it? Furniture, electronics, documents, and sentimental items are often caught in the path of leaks or floods. At EcoRestore Water Damage & Restoration, we help Draper homeowners assess, clean, and recover water-damaged belongings whenever possible.
Can Your Items Be Saved?
Not everything needs to be thrown away. With fast action and the right restoration techniques, many household items can be saved:
- 🛋 Furniture: Wood, metal, and some upholstered pieces can be dried and cleaned if mold hasn’t set in.
- 💻 Electronics: Some water-exposed devices may be restored by a professional electronics restorer (do not power them on).
- 📷 Photos & Keepsakes: Freeze-drying and document restoration can save irreplaceable items.
- 📚 Books & Paper Documents: Vacuum freeze-drying can sometimes remove water and preserve content.
- 👚 Clothing & Linens: These can often be laundered or dry cleaned to remove contamination.
What We Do to Help
1. Item Assessment
Our team documents and categorizes all affected belongings. We separate salvageable items from those that are too damaged or contaminated to restore.
2. Pack-Out Services
We carefully pack, label, and transport salvageable items to a secure off-site facility for cleaning and restoration, protecting them from further damage during structural repairs.
3. Specialized Cleaning & Drying
We use industrial drying chambers, ultrasonic cleaners, and antimicrobial treatments to remove water, odors, and contaminants.
4. Inventory and Insurance Support
We provide a full inventory report to support your insurance claim, including the condition of each item and whether it was restored or replaced.
Items That Typically Cannot Be Saved
Unfortunately, some porous or contaminated items pose too great a health risk and must be discarded:
- ❌ Items soaked by sewage (Category 3 water)
- ❌ Particle board furniture or drywall décor
- ❌ Mold-infested soft materials left untreated for days
Serving Draper and Surrounding Cities
EcoRestore offers full content cleaning and restoration services in:
Need Help Saving What Matters?
Contact EcoRestore or call 385-289-3588 for immediate help recovering your belongings after water damage.