Your home is your sanctuary—which makes a flood or fire more than financially devastating. Whether you are faced with excess water or the lingering smell of smoke, you want to fix the problem as soon as possible and get your life back on track. The guide below offers advice for disaster recovery.

3 Steps for Restoring Your Home After a Disaster

1. Wash Everything 

Take everything fabric-based in your home, including any salvageable clothes, window coverings, and bedsheets to the laundromat to wash as many as you can at once. Bring upholstered furniture and rugs to a professional cleaner while addressing the rest of the house. This will not only help to reduce any odors which may be trapped in the fibers but also lower the risk of mold growth.

2. Disinfect Surfaces

Disinfect all the surfaces in your home, including countertops, appliances, and cabinet interiors and exteriors, using a mixture of bleach and water. Also be sure to clean along with the walls and flooring with material-specific cleaners or mild dish soap to remove unwanted bacteria.

3. Bring in a Disaster Recovery Team as Soon as Possible

A professional disaster recovery crew will have all the necessary tools and knowledge to assess and address issues in your home. They won’t just fix the aesthetic issues; they’ll also be able to repair structural problems to ensure the house is safe to live in again—from taking out walls that are beyond repair to using industrial fans to dry everything out.

Homeowners in need of professional disaster recovery services should contact the team at Solid Management Disaster & Restoration Services Inc in Archuleta County, CO. This full-service contractor offers mold and mildew tests, water damage restoration, demolition, and remodeling. Call (970) 946-4561 for a free estimate or visit the website for more on their comprehensive services.