If your neighborhood experienced a heavy storm with torrential rain, your home might be flooded. If your house has water in it, call for professional restoration services once the weather subsides to return your residence to its former state. In particular, make sure to take the necessary mold prevention steps to ensure this substance doesn’t grow in your damp home while it dries. Here are other steps the restoration team will take to restore your home after a flood.

How Professionals Restore Your Home After a Flood

1. Remove the Water

Even a few inches of water sitting in your home can damage the walls and furniture or seep into the foundation, soaking it and making it unstable. Professionals will use pumps and special vacuums to expel the water, drying the home and aiding your mold prevention efforts.

2. Dry & Dehumidify

Once the water is eliminated, your house will still be damp. Since your home is enclosed, it can create a warm, moist environment that’s ideal for mold growth. Your residential restoration expert will use industry-grade equipment, such as large dehumidifiers and fans, to dry your house as quickly as possible and prevent mold colonies from sprouting.

3. Clean & Sanitize

Flood water is usually street water that overflowed into your home, and it isn’t clean. It could contain ample amounts of bacteria, animal waste, hazardous chemicals, and other debris that was swept away during the storm. Your team of professionals will use antibacterial products to sanitize the space and use air foggers to remove lingering odors from stagnant water.

 

If your Oahu home becomes flooded during this year’s hurricane season, contact the skilled team at AirCare Hawaii in Honolulu. For over 30 years, these professionals have provided residents with home remediation services as well as mold prevention, inspection, and removal after a flood. Learn more about their restoration process online, or call (808) 593-9600 to ask for more mold prevention and home restoration tips.