It Is Possible for Holiday Guests to Cause Water Damage 

It's all about getting together with family and friends over the Christmas season. Many people accomplish this by hosting family gatherings and celebrations in their homes. While having family and friends around for the holidays is a fantastic opportunity to spend time with them, if you're not careful, it may also lead to water damage.

Appliance Mishaps

When guests are brought into a home, they frequently want to pitch in and help. Since you spent the day slaving over a hot oven making a family feast, they might need to do some laundry while they're staying with you. Whatever the case may be, you should spend some time explaining how your key appliances operate. Dishwashers, washing machines, ice makers, and other similar appliances don't all function the same way, and a human error or misunderstanding might cause a major disaster, such as a flood. To avoid disaster in this instance, simply make sure that your guests are aware of any limits that your equipment may have, as well as any specific operating instructions.

Plumbing Trouble

If you have more people in your home than normal, your plumbing may become strained. People are showering and using the bathroom in greater numbers than normal. Drains have choked and toilets have backed up as a result of this in certain cases. These issues can result in unsightly (and even dirty) flooding, which can result in significant water damage. It is likely that incorrect sewage-contaminated water remediation will result in health issues. Make sure to take care of any possible issues straight away so you don't have to call in the experts!

Cracked Windows

When there are more people in the house, there are a lot more ideas about what constitutes a "pleasant temperature." While you may want to set the thermostat to a lower setting, your parents or grandparents may insist on keeping the heat on. Some people prefer to open a window in their bedroom for fresh air when the heat is set up too high. Rain, sleet, or snow may cause damage to the interior of your home if they neglect to close the window as they leave the room. Keep an eye on your windows at all times (especially when precipitation is in the forecast). If you don't want to open a window, use floor fans to keep your visitors warm.

Minor Flooding

When you let people into your house, you increase the danger of little floods and accidents. Whether it's because your cousin's bathtub spilled or because all of your grandkids left their soaking wet ski coats and boots in a heap on your floor, excessive pools of water may wreak havoc on your housing materials.

Although adhering to these guidelines may reduce the danger of water damage this winter, accidents sometimes happen. You must act fast if your home has been damaged by water. Mold spores begin to grow in less than 24 hours after water damage. In the long run, the longer you delay, the more issues and hassles you will have. Restoration 1 of Northwest Arkansas's professionals are here to assist you with any water problem 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We'll work with your insurance carrier to fix the damage and make sure you get the most out of your policy.