Everyone knows it’s
important to know what to do in response to an emergency. However, it is also
as important that you know what not to do. Knowing what to do and what not to
do after a flood can make a significant difference in the impact of the water
on your property. Below are four of the most important things to not do after a
flood. Of all the things you should do, however, you should call a certified
cleaning and restoration company. If you live in the Tulsa area, American
Cleaning may just be the company for you.
Don’t
Expose Yourself to the Floodwater
The biggest threat to your
health from a flood is probably not from the flow of water as many people may
think. It is actually from the potentially hazardous bacteria and
microorganisms contained in the water. For example, flood water is often mixed
with sewage. As a result, coming into contact with contaminated floodwater
could give you diseases such as Typhoid Fever, Cholera, Malaria, and Hepatitis
A. Thus, you should never go back into your home after a flood if there is
still standing floodwater until it has been inspected and deemed safe by a
certified restoration company.
Don’t
Wait To Begin the Restoration Process
Water damage restoration in Tulsa is
a time sensitive matter. As a result, “too long” is waiting hours, not days,
before beginning the restoration process and calling in the pros for help.
Don’t
Fail To Be Completely Thorough
Water damage cleanup is an
involved process. The flood water can seep its way deep into your walls and
carpets. Thus, it is not nearly to enough to simply drain the excess flood
water out of your home. You also need to dry out all the areas of your home
that may still have any remaining dampness. Otherwise, mold will begin to grow
and thrive throughout your home. A cleaning and restoration company greatly
minimizes this risk because of the superior time, equipment, and manpower that
they have.
Don’t
Fail To Secure Your Property
It’s your job to secure your
property to ensure that no additional damage to your home or safety threats to
you or your family is an issue. You can do this by boarding up broken windows
and using a tarp as protection over your roof. Then, you should document this
and send it to your insurance company to prove to them that you are doing
everything possible to prevent further damage. You should consult with a water
damage restoration expert to determine if your home is safe to inhabit after a
flood. If it is, you should take additional precautions to ensure everyone will
still be safe inside your home. If an expert determines that your home isn’t
habitable, however, you should leave as soon as possible.
Hopefully, these tips will
help you avoid any future water damage clean up mistakes. American Cleaning in
the Tulsa area is here for you, only one call away!
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