Water in your home can cause devastating damage, ruining
your furniture, flooring, walls, and possessions. However, if you act fast, you
can mitigate some of the worst damage. Most importantly, take any water in the
house as a very serious matter. Even just dampness caused by undesirable water
in the home can lead to mold, which is a very serious problem that is tough to
eradicate.
So, remember these essential water cleanup tips:
- Turn off power and disconnect electronics. This really is the most important thing to do. After all, the safety of all people and other living creatures in the home is critical. And the faster you can get electronics out of the way of the water, the more likely that they can be saved. Move all of your electronics first, and absolutely have the power off if the water is higher than your power outlets. Then, pull up your carpets and padding. You could salvage the carpet if you can have it cleaned and then disinfected. For flood damage cleanup in St. Louis, you also can call in professionals if it is too much work.
- Get the water out. Use buckets, mops, and rags to soak up a lot of the water. If your sewer is not backed up too, you can just pour the excess water down your drain. If not, just pour it into the lawn. A good wet/dry vacuum is great too; just be certain that you do not plug it into an outlet that has any water anywhere near it.
- Dry the area out. After you have mopped and soaked up much of the water, you can use a dehumidifier and fans to dry that part of the house. If it is no longer raining, you can also open the windows so that air can circulate throughout the area.
You can recover from water in the home, but you do need to
act quickly.
