Do Not Spill Water On The Floor

Water absorbent mats and slip resistant shoes can help prevent falls.

Do not spill water on the floor.

By not dashing from here to there you make it easier to keep your drink in the cup and not on the ground. For large accumulation of water use a wet vacuum to suck up all water that is standing. If lingering for too long your flooring will be ruined regardless of it being wood carpet or tile. Believe it or not water can actually cause damage to carpeting over time.

Additionally depending on how long the water has been on the floor it can cause severe water damage mold and mildew growth destroy your drywall and cause wood to warp. Flooding or other significant water damage is a different story. The kitchen is one of the most fall prone areas of the hospital because of water and grease that often spills onto the floor. Contaminants on the floor including water grease and other fluids.

What water does to carpeting. When laminate flooring is saturated with water especially for a period of time damage will occur. As long as you wipe up any spilled water promptly the floor should be no worse for the wear. While these floors can withstand occasional spills constant contact with water can warp and bend the flooring.

Always keep an eye on your floors to prevent damage but be prepared to replace warped tiles if the water damage is too severe. That said the wood in the laminate floors is prone to water damage if it s not treated properly. Continue running the vacuum even if no water is visible on the floor. It isn t going to cause the same type of damage as spilling red wine for example or grape juice but it s important to get up as much of the water that was spilled as quickly as possible.

The water can even cause the glue on the tiles to be destroyed.