Getting Started On Your Flood Restoration Process

By Author: Leo Nov
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Floods are a serious pain to anyone, especially those who live in a flood-prone area. If your area is not prone to flooding, you have no idea when a storm is going to hit and as soon as you get prepared for the heavy rains, you realize that water is entering your house. As time goes on the water gets higher and higher, you salvage some of your personal belongings but don't have enough time to get everything.

This incident can happen to anyone, anywhere. Floods can come and go just like that. The more hassling part of this task is fixing up after the rains have gone. You have to wait for your house to be rid of all the contaminated water. Just to make your life a little less stressful, here are a couple of tips you can follow for your flood restoration process.

You should mop up as much excess water after the flood resides. If you weren't quick enough to get your furniture out of the flood, be sure to wipe them all thoroughly. Gather all the pillows and mattresses and let them dry out in the sun. This will allow the cushions to dry out evenly. If the ceilings are sagging, punch a small hole in them, this will release ...
... the trapped water between the ceiling, and put pans or buckets under it.

While your couches and cushions are being dried, might as well dry up your entire house. Open up all the windows and doors to let the air in. By having more ventilation coming in, you'll also be removing the odor of the flood and getting rid of nasty bacteria that could be looming in the air.

Avoid turning on any electrical devices while working on the flood restoration. When wires are exposed to even the tiniest amount of water, they can short a fuse and fry the entire system of your home. You wouldn't want to live in a damp house with no electricity. After your house is completely dry call on professional services to assess the system and get you started on building your house back to the way it used to be.
Leo Nov is an editorial staff member of RestorationSOS.com, a leading service provider for fire and water damage cleanups. To learn more about flood cleanup and wet carpet, visit RestorationSOS.com