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Flooded Basement Cleanup: After A Small Flood
By: Ramona Weisly

There are numerous reasons you basement could get water damage, from the overflow of a sump pump in one area of the basement to an overflow of rain that has somehow soaked the entire floor. Flooded basement cleanup will be a long, mess process, so roll up your sleeves and prepare to take action before mold covers the area and you have a much bigger problem which could put your health in danger.

If you find the flooded basement cleanup process too overwhelming or there is a time crunch that prevents you from taking flooded basement cleanup action right away, then you should consider investing in a service specializing in this work. If you simply don't have the money for that or feel it is a job you can handle, then start right away by removing any items that are already starting to form mold or which have been damaged beyond repair.

If there is a dry area in the basement move everything else there, even if you have to stack it all up to make it fit. If the entire area is damp, then you will need to push it all into one corner out of the way as much as possible. If you can find a place that is off of any carpeted areas it will help later on.

This first phase of flooded basement cleanup seems minor, but it is important to inspect your items as you move them to make sure mold has not already started to grow. You will have to clean and sanitize them completely or toss them out to prevent it from spreading around your basement.

Many wet rugs can be cleaned in the washer and kept, as long as you do it right away. If they have been sitting wet for a long time they may have mold growth or it is possible the washing machine will not be enough to save them.

Any carpet on the floor needs to be pulled up right away, though that doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to throw it all out. Depending on the level of damage, you can lay them somewhere to dry, preferably across a brick surface. You will also have to hire a professional cleaner or rent a larger vacuum cleaner vacuum to ensure the carpet is not going to sprout mold once put back into your home.

This part of flooded basement cleanup will require a little money out of your pocket, but do not be tempted to skip it. It is crucial to pull up the carpet and not allow it to dry on the floor. Whatever flooring is underneath will need to be dried out and cleaned up as well. Besides, you will have an awful smell if you don't do this.

You will have to ventilate the area and find a mild bleach cleaner to scrub down the floor and any wall areas that may have been damaged. This is the hard work involved with flooded basement cleanup.

Once again, flooded basement cleanup requires a little out of pocket expense but it is important to get a good cleaning solution with enough bleach or you will likely have an even bigger problem to deal with later on.

Article Source: http://www.dollarchurn.com/articles

Ramona Weisly does writeups for homeowners for Flood Water Removal Service and Basement Flood Service

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