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Post-Flood Cleanup at Your Home

7/20/2022 (Permalink)

Furniture damaged by floodwaters moved outside in a home. Damaged furniture by flooded waters
If you come home to a flooded house, or if a flood starts at your residence while you are there, your first concern should be your safety and the well-being of your family members. You'll also be concerned about the structure of your home and what can be salvaged. Of course, you can't forget about personal belongings and other items such as electronics, furniture, and documents. You may not be able to save everything, but with the help of an experienced flood remediation team and its content cleaning methods, you'll be able to hang on to many of your belongings.

What Should You Do?

If a flood started in your home due to a pipe burst, the water should not be harmful. In this case, you can take many matters into your own hands and protect the contents of your home before cleanup crews arrive. Follow these steps to minimize the risk of further damage:

  • Remove any materials from the water immediately.
  • Turn off electronics.
  • Get as much furniture and documents off the floor as you can.

What Can Be Spared, What Must Be Tossed?

Unfortunately, you may not be able to salvage all contents. You'll have a good chance of saving non-porous items; however, porous materials will likely be too saturated and damaged to keep. Flood cleanup specialists have the tools and methods to thoroughly clean books, photographs, televisions, stereos and computers.

Exercising Caution

In some situations, content cleaning isn't a task you should handle alone. Category 3 flooding, which occurs following a sewer backup, toilet overflow, or large storm to bring river water into your home, can be dangerous. This is known as black water. It contains hazardous materials, including human waste. Only a trained and competent expert should get near the water and touch any contaminated materials.
If you require content cleaning following water damage in your home, don't hesitate to call the pros. You can have confidence that these crews can restore many of your belongings.

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