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Flood Cleanup Process Explained

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Even minor flooding can cause serious damage to your home and possessions. Water damage can be devastating. It is important to act quickly if you notice that water is entering your basement or home.
1. Mold
Mold can cause serious health problems if it gets into your home. It can be difficult to eradicate and spread quickly to your possessions and other areas. Mold can cause many health problems, especially for people with respiratory conditions, children, and those with compromised immune systems. Mildew can cause adverse health effects, and you should not attempt to clean it up in your home.
Mold can develop within 24 to 48 hours after water enters your home. If you haven't been able dry your home or belongings within the timeframe, mold can grow in your home. The presence of water triggers mold growth. Mold growth can be found in any home part, including walls, floors, baseboards, and carpets.
Mold signs include:
A persistent musky odor
Clusters of small spots in a variety of colors, most often black, white, gray or green, or a combination thereof
A professional can inspect your home and test for mold traces that are difficult to see. If water has entered your home, it's a good idea for a mold inspector to inspect the house.
How to treat mold
To prevent mold growth, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends cleaning porous items that have been subject to flooding with soap and water. Items that have been exposed to water for more than 48 hours should be removed and dried outside. Your chances of mold growth will be reduced if you remove any items that have been wet for more than 48 hours. This can spread through your walls and cause health problems.
When dealing with mold or potential mold in your home, you should always follow the following safety precautions:
Don't try to treat mold if you have any conditions or a weak immune system.
To prevent mold particles from entering your lungs, you can use an N-95 respirator mask.
Protect your eyes with protective gloves and goggles.
To improve airflow, open all windows and doors.
Towels and Mold Removal
You can take steps to ensure your towels are clean if mold has formed in your home due to flooding. When dealing with mold, you should always follow the steps outlined above. These are the steps to get rid of mold from towels.
Take out any visible mold particles from towels and clean them outside.
Use hot water and laundry detergent to wash the towels in your washer.
After cleaning the towels, inspect them for mold. If mold is still present, repeat the washing cycle.
To remove odors, air-dry towels outdoors.
Place the towel air-dried in your dryer for five to ten minutes on high heat.
These steps will ensure that your towels are spotless, even if they were used to remove mold from your walls or other belongings.
2. Damaged Possessions
Many organic materials absorb water and can take a while to dry completely. Your possessions can also be susceptible to mildew and mold growth, which can be difficult to remove. When exposed to water, items like carpets, books, and furniture can become breeding grounds. Depending on how much water has penetrated your belongings, you may have to throw them out.
Water can cause electrical objects in your house to become damaged. The components could rust and stop working. If the item is powered by electricity, it's best to wait until it is completely dry before plugging it in. A wet electronic device can cause additional damage and shock to you or cause an electric fire.
To salvage personal belongings, remove them from the flood area as soon as possible. You can dry the items outside, if possible.
3. Damage to the House Structure
When heavy rains or snow melts, soil saturation can occur. The soil saturation can cause damage to your basement walls and foundation. This is because it increases the pressure against the walls. This increased pressure can cause water to seep into your basement through cracks, leaking, or at the point where the foundation meets the basement footing.
Because water pressure is applied to both the inside and the outside of your basement, the pressure exerted on it begins to equalize. These pressures work together to prevent foundational damage. Experts recommend you wait until the water has receded from your basement before removing it. If you try to get rid of the water too quickly, you could cause structural damage. However, you should still remove any objects on or near the floor.
How to Remove Water from a Floor Without a Pump
Once the floodwater has receded, you can begin to drain as much water from the floor as possible. These are the five steps to get your home free of water without a pump.
1. Use a mop and bucket
You can use a large bucket to scoop up any water in your basement. To stop water from returning to your home, drain the water. If your pipes remain intact and the flooding did not occur, you could pour the water down a sink or bathtub drain. Keep going with the bucket method until you can no more scoop up water.
Next, use your mop for as much water absorption as possible. You can then rinse the mop in the bucket and continue this process until all water is gone from your floor.
2. Turn on your Heat or Air Conditioning System, and turn on the Fans
To help in drying your home, it is essential to have as much airflow in your home as possible. Open all your windows and doors if possible. Depending on the season, turn on your heat or air conditioner.
To increase airflow, you should plug in as many fans as possible. If you are not standing in water, it is safe to plug in a fan. Increased airflow in your house will dry your possessions and reduce the likelihood of mold growth.
3. Use a Dry and Wet Shop Vacuum
You can rent one from your local hardware store if you don't have one. Wet vacuums can be used to replace a sump pump. They can quickly soak water from the floor, carpets, and cushions.
You should run the vacuum over areas that have water. You should empty the vacuum, just like the mop bucket.
4. Use towels to soak up water
Mopping and using a vacuum to absorb water is excellent, but there are some places that you cannot reach by hand. You can use dry towels to cover the wet areas. Allow the towels to soak in water for five minutes.
You can then take the towels outside, wring them out, and hanging them to dry. Towels dry quickly and absorb as much water as possible. These linens can be used in many different areas, which is why they are so versatile.
To remove water from the floor, use towels made of 100% cotton to get the best absorption. Then, you can choose the towel size that best suits your drying area. Larger areas will dry faster with larger bath towels. However, it is worth noting that heavier linens can be more challenging to dry if they absorb a lot of water. Hand towels, which are smaller in size, will dry more areas.
5. Run a Dehumidifier
Dehumidifiers absorb water from the surrounding area. You can rent one from your local hardware store if you don't have one. They are a great way to absorb water that has gotten into walls and ground. As with all electronics, you shouldn't plug the dehumidifier in if you are standing in water. You should monitor the dehumidifier and empty the bucket as soon as it is complete. To get the best results, turn the dehumidifier on its highest setting.
Contact us:

Service Restoration Orono
800 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Orono, MN 55356
(952) 900-7222

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Even minor flooding can cause serious damage to your home and possessions. Water damage can be devastating. It is important to act quickly if you notice that water is entering your basement or home.
1. Mold
Mold can cause serious health problems if it gets into your home. It can be difficult to eradicate and spread quickly to your possessions and other areas. Mold can cause many health problems, especially for people with respiratory conditions, children, and those with compromised immune systems. Mildew can cause adverse health effects, and you should not attempt to clean it up in your home.
Mold can develop within 24 to 48 hours after water enters your home. If you haven't been able dry your home or belongings within the timeframe, mold can grow in your home. The presence of water triggers mold growth. Mold growth can be found in any home part, including walls, floors, baseboards, and carpets.
Mold signs include:
A persistent musky odor
Clusters of small spots in a variety of colors, most often black, white, gray or green, or a combination thereof
A professional can inspect your home and test for mold traces that are difficult to see. If water has entered your home, it's a good idea for a mold inspector to inspect the house.
How to treat mold
To prevent mold growth, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends cleaning porous items that have been subject to flooding with soap and water. Items that have been exposed to water for more than 48 hours should be removed and dried outside. Your chances of mold growth will be reduced if you remove any items that have been wet for more than 48 hours. This can spread through your walls and cause health problems.
When dealing with mold or potential mold in your home, you should always follow the following safety precautions:
Don't try to treat mold if you have any conditions or a weak immune system.
To prevent mold particles from entering your lungs, you can use an N-95 respirator mask.
Protect your eyes with protective gloves and goggles.
To improve airflow, open all windows and doors.
Towels and Mold Removal
You can take steps to ensure your towels are clean if mold has formed in your home due to flooding. When dealing with mold, you should always follow the steps outlined above. These are the steps to get rid of mold from towels.
Take out any visible mold particles from towels and clean them outside.
Use hot water and laundry detergent to wash the towels in your washer.
After cleaning the towels, inspect them for mold. If mold is still present, repeat the washing cycle.
To remove odors, air-dry towels outdoors.
Place the towel air-dried in your dryer for five to ten minutes on high heat.
These steps will ensure that your towels are spotless, even if they were used to remove mold from your walls or other belongings.
2. Damaged Possessions
Many organic materials absorb water and can take a while to dry completely. Your possessions can also be susceptible to mildew and mold growth, which can be difficult to remove. When exposed to water, items like carpets, books, and furniture can become breeding grounds. Depending on how much water has penetrated your belongings, you may have to throw them out.
Water can cause electrical objects in your house to become damaged. The components could rust and stop working. If the item is powered by electricity, it's best to wait until it is completely dry before plugging it in. A wet electronic device can cause additional damage and shock to you or cause an electric fire.
To salvage personal belongings, remove them from the flood area as soon as possible. You can dry the items outside, if possible.
3. Damage to the House Structure
When heavy rains or snow melts, soil saturation can occur. The soil saturation can cause damage to your basement walls and foundation. This is because it increases the pressure against the walls. This increased pressure can cause water to seep into your basement through cracks, leaking, or at the point where the foundation meets the basement footing.
Because water pressure is applied to both the inside and the outside of your basement, the pressure exerted on it begins to equalize. These pressures work together to prevent foundational damage. Experts recommend you wait until the water has receded from your basement before removing it. If you try to get rid of the water too quickly, you could cause structural damage. However, you should still remove any objects on or near the floor.
How to Remove Water from a Floor Without a Pump
Once the floodwater has receded, you can begin to drain as much water from the floor as possible. These are the five steps to get your home free of water without a pump.
1. Use a mop and bucket
You can use a large bucket to scoop up any water in your basement. To stop water from returning to your home, drain the water. If your pipes remain intact and the flooding did not occur, you could pour the water down a sink or bathtub drain. Keep going with the bucket method until you can no more scoop up water.
Next, use your mop for as much water absorption as possible. You can then rinse the mop in the bucket and continue this process until all water is gone from your floor.
2. Turn on your Heat or Air Conditioning System, and turn on the Fans
To help in drying your home, it is essential to have as much airflow in your home as possible. Open all your windows and doors if possible. Depending on the season, turn on your heat or air conditioner.
To increase airflow, you should plug in as many fans as possible. If you are not standing in water, it is safe to plug in a fan. Increased airflow in your house will dry your possessions and reduce the likelihood of mold growth.
3. Use a Dry and Wet Shop Vacuum
You can rent one from your local hardware store if you don't have one. Wet vacuums can be used to replace a sump pump. They can quickly soak water from the floor, carpets, and cushions.
You should run the vacuum over areas that have water. You should empty the vacuum, just like the mop bucket.
4. Use towels to soak up water
Mopping and using a vacuum to absorb water is excellent, but there are some places that you cannot reach by hand. You can use dry towels to cover the wet areas. Allow the towels to soak in water for five minutes.
You can then take the towels outside, wring them out, and hanging them to dry. Towels dry quickly and absorb as much water as possible. These linens can be used in many different areas, which is why they are so versatile.
To remove water from the floor, use towels made of 100% cotton to get the best absorption. Then, you can choose the towel size that best suits your drying area. Larger areas will dry faster with larger bath towels. However, it is worth noting that heavier linens can be more challenging to dry if they absorb a lot of water. Hand towels, which are smaller in size, will dry more areas.
5. Run a Dehumidifier
Dehumidifiers absorb water from the surrounding area. You can rent one from your local hardware store if you don't have one. They are a great way to absorb water that has gotten into walls and ground. As with all electronics, you shouldn't plug the dehumidifier in if you are standing in water. You should monitor the dehumidifier and empty the bucket as soon as it is complete. To get the best results, turn the dehumidifier on its highest setting.
Contact us:

Service Restoration Orono
800 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Orono, MN 55356
(952) 900-7222

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