When a home floods it can be a devastating experience. The damages can lead to major repairs and renovation of the home. To prevent a major disaster it is important to react to a flood properly and quickly. If you discover your home has flooded, you will need to take steps in recovering your home. Carpet Care 2000 will walk you through each step and help you save your home after a flood.

Step 1. Stop Flooding at the Source

When you first discover your home is flooding you will want to quickly locate the source of the flooding and stop the water flow if possible. Some of the common culprits are:
• Appliances – Dishwasher or Washing Machine
• Overflowing Sink, Bath Tub, or Toilet
• Backed Up Sewer Line
• Broken or Leaking Pipes
• Heavy Rain Storms
After you discover the source of the flooding, you will need to take steps in stopping the flooding. If you have a broken pipe or an appliance that will not stop the water flow, you may need
to turn off the main water line to the home.

Step 2. Contact a Carpet Cleaning Water Damage Restoration Service

When a home floods you will want professional help in order to save and recover your home. Water not only can lead to major damages to the floors, but soon after mold, mildew and fungi can begin to develop. After you have stopped the flooding, you will want to contact an emergency water and flood damage restoration service to extract the water from your floors. Once they have been contacted and schedule to come to your home, there is more for you to do while you wait for their aid.

Step 3. Importance of Ventilation & Clean Up

While you wait for a flood damage restoration service to arrive, you will want to begin preparing your home. First start by opening up all of the windows and turn on all of the fans in the home. If there is furniture in the flooded site, you will want to be removing all of the furniture to a dry place. If your washing machine is working you will want to wash any curtains and small area rugs and dry them. The same goes for other linens that may have been exposed to the flood water.

Step 4. Water Extraction, Structural Drying & Cleaning Carpets

One the restoration service arrives they will first access the site and see what will be needed to help restore the home. If needed, a water extraction pump will be used to remove the excess water. Smaller extraction machines can also be used to remove the water from upholstery, area rugs, and carpets. Large industrial fans are often used to help hasten the drying process, along with the use of dehumidifiers. Once the waster been removed, the professional will assess the extent of the water damage. If carpets are saturated they can be cleaned and restored if you call for professional assistance within the first 24 – 48 hours.

Carpet Cleaning, Water Damage Restoration & More in Tracy, Livermore, San Ramon, Dublin, Mountain House, Walnut Creek, Danville & the East Bay of California

If you experience a flooding in your home and need help, call Carpet Care 2000. We provide flood and water damage restoration services, and much more. Contact Carpet Care 2000 today.