Flood Damage: What You Have to Know

9/14/2016 (Permalink)

Microbials can cause health effects.

Property holders regularly underestimate flood damage.  Not only can flood damage cause structural damage, but it can leave biological organisms that can bring about wellbeing impacts.  SERVPRO can deal with any circumstance of water damage.  For Instance, back in February SERVPRO of Buffalo Grove/Lake Zurich went to Saint Louis so as to help 13 families recover after a severe flood caused extensive water damage to their homes. 

Dirty Water

Dirty water causes the worst damage.  It can possess anything from animal feces to chemical residues.  Microbes use dirty water to cultivate.  The development of these microorganisms can bring about health effects.

What to do

• Remove abundance of water by mopping and blotting.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and pads.
• Remove mats from wet carpeting.
• Gather loose items from floors.

What not to do

• Do not use television or other household appliances.
• Do not leave wet fabrics set up. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Do not leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet and floors.
• Do not use a household vacuum to remove water.

For more information, refer to our SERVPRO website.