How to Safeguard Your Carpets and Furnishing after a Flood?

Dealing with floods and their cleanup is not an easy task. It requires quick action to save the items you adore. Carpets, upholsteries and furnishings are some belongings you want to throw out after a flood. So, apart from scheduling water damage restoration services, here is what you can do to clean these items safely: 

Inspect Your Property to Detect Flood Type and Damage 

Flood damage requires an immediate action plan, but before starting the water removal and furniture shifting, you should examine the property for better solutions.  There can be three types of flood water at your home or commercial property:  

·         Clean water 

Clean water can flood into your space through busted pipes disconnected from any appliances from rain. This flood type is less harmful compared to the next two.

·         Gray water 

Gray water contains chemicals and other contaminants from washing machines, dishwashers or similar appliances. Removing and restoring the damage is not risky as it includes washable solutions.  

·         Blackwater

The source of blackwater is toilets, sewage or other water sources that contain chemicals. It can be from a factory or a polluted river. 

No matter which type of flood you have experienced, you will need to clean and sanitise your furniture, upholsteries and carpets on time. The black and grey water contaminants may pose a severe health threat and permanently damage these items. 

We recommend scheduling an emergency flood restoration service to get back your belongings. Either you can hire experts to restore flood damage carpet in Canberra or be very cautious and find a solution to do it at home. 

Document the Flood Damage

Many home insurance companies provide expenses for storm or water emergencies. But, you must provide them with solid evidence. So, before starting the cleanup procedure, you should notify your insurance company about the accident. Then, do the documentation of the damage. Here are some ways in which these companies can verify the damage and the need for reimbursement:

Step 1: Take pictures

Document every damage from furniture to rugs or carpets. The digital evidence is reliable, and your insurance company can quickly transfer those photos or copy them to their devices for documentation. Immediate cleanup may affect your claim, so take five minutes to click the pictures first.  

Step 2: Contact Your Insurance Company   

Once you gather evidence, call your representative and provide the details to secure your possessions. Follow their advice and wait for them to inspect your property. 

Step 3: Check with Local Authorities  

Check whether your area is labelled as a disaster area or not. Restoration needs resources and professionals, and if your area is not safe, calling them can be challenging. 

Only after these steps, check your electronic appliances, and wear rubber boots and masks to start with the cleanup. Instead of stepping into a hazardous scenario, you can hire experts for water damage restoration services. The professionals use safe methods to safeguard your place from further damage like mould and mildew. They also use high-power machines for cleaning and drying processes.  

Tips to Secure Your Furnishings and Carpet After Flood 

The first thing you may observe after a flood is your precious furniture and floorings. So, here are some ways to protect and restore them: 

• Shift beddings, furniture and carpets outdoors for the cleaning and drying process. Remove water from the floor and vacuum the surface as soon as possible. 
• Speed up the drying process by using fans or dehumidifiers. 
• You get only 24 to 48 hours to remove rugs and carpets. 
• You can spread the floorings outside and rinse them using a hose. 
• Then, apply carpet shampoo and rub it with a broom. 
• Rinse the solution well. Do not use bleach for wool rugs. 
• After that, damp carpets may grow mould and mildew. So, ensure a proper drying system like a dehumidifier or sun rays. 
• Discard upholstered furniture and mattresses contaminated by grey or black water. You can hose off the mud and soil particles from solid wood, metal or plastic furnishing, but stuffed upholsteries can be tough to restore without professional help. 

Note: DIYs may shrink the carpet or ruin its texture, colour or fabric quality. So, hiring professionals to restore your flooring is better than depending on DIYs.  

 Conclusion

Emergency Flood Restoration offers guaranteed services to restore your water damage carpet, Canberra. We are committed to providing high-quality cleaning and sanitisation with advanced machines. Our passionate team is always ready for emergency restorations and similar services. Call us now, and we will do everything possible to secure your possessions and health.