How to Get Rid of Water Damage & the Smell of a Flood
Flood damage can be a very devastating thing to have to deal with. With floods come massive amounts of water that can permanently damage many of the items in your home. The water damage will cause other issues, such as the formation of mold or mildew and musty smells that might seem impossible to get rid of. However, once you remove all of the damaged items and start to air out your home, you will find that the smell of the flood will start to dissipate. Does this Spark an idea?
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Remove any materials that have severe water damage. This includes linens and other fabrics, upholstery, dry wall, insulation and ceiling tiles. You will likely need to discard these soft, porous materials.
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Tear up carpeting that has been severely damaged by flood waters. The padding underneath likely has mold damage, which can make it smell.
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Replace appliances and mechanical systems that were submerged in water. This includes larger appliances like your furnace.
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Run dehumidifiers and large fans to help circulate the air in your home and dry things up. Also, open up windows and doors during the day. This will go a long way in helping to reduce the smell of the flood.
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Scrub down all other surfaces, such as hard surfaces, or carpeting that was not severely damaged, with a mold inhibitor. This will kill existing mold and help prevent new mold from forming.
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References
- Photo Credit kayaker in flood image by Karin Lau from Fotolia.com
