Flood Clean Up Tips

7/13/2017 (Permalink)

Rising water is one of the gravest and frightening problems that a business or homeowner may face, and the resulting flood clean-up is both costly and time-consuming. It is a scary prospect watching floodwaters creep slowly toward the home or office. If high water makes an incursion, severe damage and a horrible clutter of muck, debris, and germs may follow.

Below are some useful flood clean-up tips for home and business owners:

• Be on the lookout for wild animals, including snakes. Floodwaters tend to uproot them from their natural areas.
• While cleaning up, wear protective gear such as boots and rubber gloves.
  The water is contaminated and can be considered hazardous.
• Discard food items and drinking water if it has come into contact with the
  flood waters. This includes canned goods and bottled water.
• Remove all soaked and dirty materials and debris, including wet insulation and drywall, residual mud and soil, furniture, appliances, clothing and bedding.
• Follow the maxim: When in doubt, throw it out!
• Remove any standing water and dry out the flooded area. Once the water is gone, use airmovers and a dehumidifier to dry out the area.
• Disinfect - A disinfectant will help to kill bacteria that may be present.
• Inhibit mold growth - After applying a disinfectant, apply an anti-mold spray to the area while wearing a mask for protection.
• Dispose of damaged items - Check with the city’s waste management department to find out where to recycle chemicals such as paint and other toxic liquids, as well as electronics.
• Flood clean-up after high water ravages a home or business is typically a burdensome and demanding task, this is just a few steps of a extensive process. It may also involve some danger, so safety concerns must take precedence.

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