Once the water is removed, dry all surfaces, including carpets, walls, ceilings.

Clean all water damaged surfaces with a strong detergent and water mix.

Discard as much water damaged items as possible.

If visible mold growth occurs, don’t panic. Clean it with a strong detergent and water mix. If the colonies continue to grow, there is still a water problem. Find the problem and fix it. Consider calling a professional to identify the source of the problem.

Place a dehumidifier in the effected room to remove the moisture from the air. Make sure to drain the dehumidifier collection pan.

Flooding and Mold

Drying and fixing water damage within the first 24-48 hours is essential in reducing mold growth potential. The key to fighting mold is fixing the water damage and reducing moisture in the home. Mold needs moisture, food, and the right temperature conditions to grow.

Flood Assistance and Flood Recovery.

Step 1. Take Care of Yourself First
Protect yourself and your family from stress, fatigue, and health hazards that follow a flood.

Step 2. Give Your Home First Aid
Once it is safe to go back in, protect your home and contents from further damage.

Step 3. Get Organized
Some things are not worth repairing and some things may be too complicated or expensive for you to do by yourself. A recovery plan can take these things into account and help you make the most of your time and money.

Step 4. Dry Out Your Home
Floodwaters damage materials, leave mud, silt and unknown contaminants, and promote the growth of black mold. You need to dry your home to reduce these hazards and the damage they cause.  Any cellulose based building substrate that remains damp in excess of 48 hours will begin to support fungal contamination. Environix can assist in both water extraction and dehumidification after a flood.

Step 5. Restore the Utilities
The rest of your work will be much easier if you have heat, electricity, clean water, and sewage disposal.

Step 6. Clean Up
The walls, floors, closets, shelves, contents and any other flooded parts of your home should be thoroughly washed and disinfected.  Any of the abovementioned materials that remain damp in excess of 48 hours should be assessed for fungal contamination.  Environix provides mold remediation/ removal services as part of our flood recovery services.

Step 7. Check on Financial Assistance
Voluntary agencies, businesses, insurance, and government disaster programs can help you through recovery.

Step 8. Perform Clearance Testing Prior to Re-occupancy
It is wise to have indoor air quality testing for mold performed subsequent to a flooding event prior to reoccupying the home or business.  Environix technicians can inspect and test the property for mold after a floor insuring the safety of the building occupants.

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