A flooded home is one of the most stressful and overwhelming things that can happen to you as a homeowner. The vast damaged caused by the Flood, the fear of your precious possessions being destroyed, and the stress of how much it may cost you all combine to make it an experience not worth remembering. But you don’t have to be overwhelmed! There are a few simple basic steps that, if followed, will lead you in a safe efficient path to a clean home free of flooding and water damage. Another reason not to fear is a certified cleaning and restoration company is always just a call away. For instance, Clean Masters in the North Charleston area is experienced and qualified in all types of water damage issues. Our certified technicians will quickly and effectively remove the floodwater from your home and restore it to its original state. First, though, are those basic steps you need to do if your home is flooded.

Inventory Your Possessions

As soon as you safely can after a flood, you will need to go through your home and document all of your possessions that were damaged by the flood. That includes taking pictures of everything and organizing it in a way that your insurance company will easily be able to understand each picture. Doing this the right way first will save you a headache in working with your insurance company. Not to mention, it could increase the amount of compensation you get from your insurance company.

Air Out The Home As Much As Possible

This is something that you can easily do after a flood that can make a big difference as to how quickly your home is cleared of all water and dried out. As soon as you can after a flood, you should open all the doors and windows that you can to provide as much ventilation through the home as possible. Then, you should use any fans you have and set them up throughout your home in the affected areas to increase the amount of circulation through your home even more.

Be Safe

Don’t just jump into a flooded house without considering the dangers. Floodwater often contains harmful bacteria and microorganisms that can carry deadly diseases. Also, the flood may have caused structural damage to your home that you are unaware of putting you in danger. It is best to have a professional look at your home before you take any major action to determine that it is safe for you to be inside.

Call A Cleaning And Restoration Company ASAP

Of all the steps listed above, this is by far the most important for ensuring that you will receive the attention it needs and be restored back to normal in a short time. Professional cleaning and restoration have the equipment, experience, and time that everyone else just doesn’t have. Their industrial-grade equipment makes all the difference between getting all of the water and merely getting most of the water. Their experience allows them to be safe in dangerous conditions and efficient as they do. Finally, the time and manpower available through a restoration company is a must for a water damage restoration job. If you live in the North Charleston area, you are in luck! Our certified pros at Clean Masters exemplifying the three traits above are just one call away.