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3 Tips To Help Quickly Clean Water Damage And Prevent Mold Problems

6 February 2018 by David Diaz

When your home has been flooded, quickly dealing with the water damage is a race against time; the longer water sits in your home, the more the chance is of mold starting to grow. You will want to get water damage clean up quickly and efficiently to ensure you do not have to deal with any additional problems. Here are a few tips to help you get water damaged clean up done quickly to avoid mold and additional damages:

1. Your Biggest Priority Is Getting the Water Problem Under Control

Getting the water problem under control is the most important task when dealing with flood damage. First, you will want to ensure that water is not getting in your home, or that problems with plumbing or leaks have been repaired.  Try to keep the water confined to the smallest area possible using sandbags or whatever else you have available to stop it from getting to dry areas. This is also when you will want to move personal items out, which it is a good idea to move them into a safe storage facility while restoration work is being done.

2. Pumping Water Out and Removing the Most Damaged Materials

The task of pumping water out of your home is another priority that you will want to start doing right away. The best solution when there is a lot of water is to use pumps of any kind that you have around your home. If you do not have a pump, start syphoning the water out with a garden hose, and go rent a pump from a tool rental service. With high water, it is a good idea to rent two kinds of pumps; a gasoline water pump with primer hose and a submersible pump that can be placed directly into the water.

3. Removing Moisture with A Thorough Drying Process to Prevent Mold

Moisture is the biggest problem that you will have to deal with after a flood. Even when you have pumped all the water out, there is going to be moisture that leads to mold growth. It is important to start by removing materials that are absorbent and have been destroyed by water, such as dry wall, woodwork, carpet and any organic materials. Organic and absorbent materials provide the perfect environment for mold to grow, which is why it is important to remove them. Once you have removed the damaged materials, thoroughly dry your entire home using industrial fans and heaters to ensure all the moisture has been removed.

These are some tips that will help you get water damage cleaned up quickly to prevent mold from causing further damage to your home. If your home has been flooded, contact self-storage services to help store your personal possessions and keep them safe from rising waters. 

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