Flooded Carpet Drying Tips

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Steam ‘n’ Dry Flood Restoration Auckland Services. Tips on Flood Cleaning and Carpet Drying since 1987 in North Shore, West and South Auckland City.

Flooding is one of the most dangerous natural hazards. Learn how to minimise your risk through these flood tips.

 

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To-Do List During Flood: Flood Tips

  1. Be Sure To Implement Caution When First Entering Your Home.

    Wearing rubber boots and gloves is practical if there is still standing water. Switch the electricity off at the breaker box and get all electrical appliances and extension cords up on the higher ground to dry them out. Be sure your home is structurally safe, looking out for broken sharp objects on the floor and anything you might trip over.

  2. Flood Tips | Boil All Drinking Water Or Use Bottled Water.

    Essential flood tips- all drinking water ought to be boiled. Put through a water purifier or use bottled water. Dry areas that have been exposed to sewage should be thoroughly washed down using a solution of household bleach and water. We suggest a 25% bleach-to-water solution.

  3. Please Throw It Away When You Have Doubts.

    Another one is tossing out all water-damaged rugs, particleboard furniture, mattresses, suitcases, food, and even photographs and books and adhering to your local council guidelines for disposal. Many electrical appliances will not survive if they have been submerged in water. Dishwashers, refrigerators and vacuum cleaners are less expensive to replace than repair. When cleaning loose debris, use rubber gloves and a mask to inhale toxic particles.

  4. Flood Tips | Wash And Dry The Carpet Everything As Much As Possible.

    This includes water-soaked beddings, towels, drapes, cushions, and clothing using the hot sanitising cycle on your washing machine to dry clean heat-sensitive textiles. Also, could you put dishes through the dishwasher on a hot period?

  5. Get Rid Of The Remaining Water And Dehumidify Damp Areas

    Clean up the last standing water with a portable submersible sump pump and a wet-dry vac. Then, use a high-capacity, low-temperature dehumidifier to attend the rest. It is important to open windows and ventilate rather than turn the heat high to about 50°F in the house or use fans. Merely turning the heat on is an invitation to grow mould spores and spread them throughout the house. Do not try to dry out the home too hurriedly. If you do, this will cause wood floors to warp or buckle. For professional help, call Steam n Dry Flooded Wet Carpet Drying Auckland Services since 1987 in East South Auckland, North Shore, West Auckland City and Hibiscus Coast areas.

  6. Could You Clean All Surfaces Thoroughly?

    With your bleach solution, wash down all surfaces, such as walls, cabinets, and basement floors, including those not in direct flood contact. Then wipe down with clear water. Using a vapour steam cleaner on all surfaces to disinfect is an even better solution. Take these essential flood tips.

  7. Could You Check For Interior And Structural Damage?

    Remove drywall up to 2 feet above flood levels on walls and remove insulation that came in contact with floodwaters. It is imperative to do this if you want to avoid future mould problems. We have heard too many horror stories from people whose houses became infested with toxic mould, so it is not worth taking a chance and skipping this step.

  8. Inspect All Electrical And Plumbing Systems.

    At this point, have a professional inspect your electrical systems and appliances. Additionally, replace all filters and switches. Next, check your furnace, as motor burnout may be imminent. Finally, be sure all plumbing and toilet facilities are working.

Call Steam ‘n’ Dry Flood Restoration Auckland Services for East, South Auckland, North Shore, West Auckland City, and Hibiscus Coast areas.

 

Updated: 18 July 2024 BY GRAEME STEPHENS

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