Flood damage is devastating, but to avoid permanent damage, you must move quickly. Remove as much water as possible, so it’s not standing in your home for too long, and quickly dry out your belongings as best you can. You should also take the necessary admin steps. Insurance companies and professional floor cleaning services are helpful and supportive once you reach out to them. Here are the first few steps if your home floods.

Tips for Post-Flood Cleaning

1. Call Your Insurance

Don’t start any cleaning until you speak to your insurance company to let them know what has happened. They need documentary evidence to process your claim. Take pictures, paying close attention to high-value items, such as electricals and large furniture. If a third party was responsible for the damage, collect as much information and proof as you can that they caused it. Remember, you can’t begin calling flood repair specialists or professional cleaning services until your insurance company processes your claim, so make this one of the first tasks you do.

2. Turn Off Electrics 

Avoid standing in the water until you turn off all electrical appliances at the mains. Only do this yourself if it’s safe. If you see exposed wires close to the water or if your breaker box is submerged, leave this to a professional electrician. While it’s tempting to start cleanup operations, you risk electrocution if you don’t take the necessary precautions.

3. Schedule Professional Cleaning

Floods leave debris and waste matter once the water has drained away. Your cleanup efforts must thoroughly disinfect everything as well as clean them. Your floors bear most of the damage, and normal household cleaning products can’t restore them. Many homeowners hire a floor cleaning professional to take care of everything for them. They complete the job quickly, and your insurance may even cover the costs.

Jerry’s Carpet Cleaning Service in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, is the leading provider of specialist floor cleaning services in Wood County. If you're dealing with flood damage, call their helpful, professional team right away. This family-owned and -operated business has over 40 years’ experience in getting floors looking like new again, and their state-of-the-art equipment enables them to tackle stubborn stains. For the highest quality cleaning service at competitive rates, call the team today on (715) 423-8273 or go online for more information about their services.