Have you ever sprung a leak and had the water soak into carpet or sub-flooring? The trick to soaking up as much water as possible is blotting instead of wiping. Instead of simply trying to wipe away water, apply a thick, absorbent towel and apply pressure.
After having done this for several minutes and removing obvious water, apply baking soda to continue absorbing dampness. It will suck some of the moisture out of the flooring and it will also help prevent musty odors. Just vacuum up the baking soda later or let it sit overnight and remove in the morning. It’s a good idea to spray on a disinfectant, choosing one that helps fight mold and mildew.
*The above tip is for newly wet areas and not for wood that has been soaked for a long time. In that case, flooring may need to be replaced or at the very list checked for mold.
If you removed an old faucet and replaced it while repairing the leak, you may have also changed out the water supply lines. If not, it’s a good idea to do so, if they have been in place for several years. It’s not difficult to do, in most cases, since all that is required is unscrewing them and screwing in new ones (of course, you have to remember to turn off the water first). To make life easier in the future, why not go ahead and put in a shut off valve while you’re at it? Then you won’t have to shut off water to the entire house to work on the sink. When shopping for a shut off valve, make sure the both ends are threaded and that the ends are the same size as your supply line.
If you’re replacing a faucet, many come with the pop-up plug feature for the drain. Don’t feel like you have to replace the whole drain and install the pop-up feature. A simple plug stopper works just as well if not better. Do set aside the drain pieces in case you need them for future use.