Our guide to post-flood home cleanup includes safety precautions, how to remove standing water, tips for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, plus repairs you may need to make.
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Here are the do's and don'ts of cleaning up water in your home after flooding.
During the flooding ; Evacuate if directed. Don't try to wait out the flood in your home if you are advised to evacuate. Do not drive through flooded waters. Floodwaters often include sewage and toxins in the water, especially in urban areas. Floodwaters there will include oil, diesel or gasoline, garbage, dead animals and chemicals that are caught up in the flooding. Standing water is a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, and mold. These can become airborne and be inhaled, putting people at risk for lung disease. Even when the flooding is d ...
Cleaning up flood and storm damage can be complicated, not to mention stressful. Get a head start and stay safe using this clean up guide.
This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.
wind damage, standing water, debris removal and mold and grime. If your home was in a... After major flooding subsides, clean up any remaining stormwater residue and dirt using a wet/dry...
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