A clean home is a happy home. It is important to start clearing your home as soon as the rain stops or the water starts to recede. Although drying may take several weeks, there are many other things you can do to obtain a clean home. Floodwater often contaminates everything, so ensure that you have protective equipment for all tasks: strong boots, long sleeves, gloves, and eye protection are a must. Long Island Flood Cleanup recommends a few flood cleaning tips as follows:

Clearing out Procedure
To avoid trapping moisture inside the home, everything that has been wet should be moved outside to dry. Here are the steps to be followed to avoid potential contamination:
• Keep your children away during the cleanup process
• Use a reliable disinfectant while cleaning.
• Make sure you wash your hands before eating and drinking.

The Drying Process
Drying will take several weeks. On a sunny day, keep all the doors and windows open. If you own heaters, turn them on in as many rooms as possible. Look out for trapped mud in less obvious places, like under benches, bottom shelves, etc. Ignore the mold growth until the drying process is complete. You can later remove it with household bleach.

Cleanup Equipment
Keep the clean-up kit handy, and make sure it contains useful items that include a broom, mop, cleaners, disinfectant, and a bucket. In most cases, household products will do the job for you. Always make a habit to check for the label to see on which materials they can be used on and read their directions for use.

Basic Cleaning Tips
Tackle one room at a time and ensure you work in a well-ventilated area. Apply disinfectant and give it enough time to show results before you mop or sponge it up. Follow directions and all safety precautions mentioned on the label. After cleaning the room, go over it again with a disinfectant to kill the remaining germs and to remove the odor left by the floodwater. Repeat the process after 24 hours to ensure mold is completely destroyed.

Clean Walls
Start cleaning the wall from the bottom or where the worst damage occurred. If you remove the wallboard, you might realize that it requires replacement. Wash the sills and disinfect them if you have removed the wallboards.

Appliances
Dryers, dishwashers, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners will help clean your home. Ensure the sewer line is working properly before you start using the dishwasher or washing machine. Appliances like refrigerators and freezers are comparatively more complicated as they may have foam insulation and sealed components suffering water damage. If you get any appliance replaced, make sure you do it as early as possible.

It might be a leaking roof or a flooded basement or something else entirely. The professionals know exactly how to tackle any water damage emergency that might prove to be a traumatic event for your family. However, it is critical to have the problem addressed and made right immediately. Call Flood Cleanup Long Island for professional help.