What Can Be Saved After a Flood?

12/17/2022 (Permalink)

When a flood hits your Tacoma, WA, home, it means much more than just extracting the water and getting the house dried out. It also means content cleaning, which can be an overwhelming and confusing process. Determining what can and can’t be salvaged isn’t always clear.

Sorting Textiles

If the unexpected water was from a pipe burst, the cleanup process is much simpler because the water is considered clean. If it came from outside the home, there is likely a chance there is black water, which is potentially full of harmful contaminants. For the latter, before entering the home and going through belongings, protective equipment should be worn, including gloves, face masks, pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Unfortunately, some belongings will have to be tossed, such as:

• Visibly discolored items that can’t be restored.
• Items saturated with potential sewage water.
• Anything that has come in contact with toxic chemicals or fiberglass insulation.

The good news is that a surprisingly large number of your belongings can be salvaged. Anything that can be washed, sanitized, and dried may likely be saved. This even includes artwork, furniture, photos, and clothing.

Confident Cleanup

When it comes to content cleaning and dealing with water damage, the best bet is to leave it all in the hands of trusted storm damage and restoration specialist. Not only will they have the tools and expertise to restore your home, but they also have the latest tools and techniques to clean items that may seem like a lost cause. Whether it requires dry, wet, foam, abrasive or immersion cleaning, your precious belongings are carefully sorted, packed away to avoid further contamination, and delicately restored to normal.

After the floodwaters go down, it is normal to feel overwhelmed, and like everything is ruined. With the right team on your side with content cleaning expertise, much more can be safely salvaged that what might initially be expected.