Everything But The Weed

Approved by:
Linda Maze, a Wedding photography Gainesville FL in Gainesville Florida

Home floods can be a huge mess to cleanup . A typical flood can bring in dirt, grime and many kinds of bacteria into a structure . Water can easily damage wood, furniture and rugs. At worst, floods can compromise even the strongest structures and cause dangerous molds. Due to this, oftentimes you might find that you have to throw away some of your belongings after a big flood whether you want to or not. This is for the safety of you and your family. Indeed, flood damage repair is not complete without properly discarding of ruined items .

How is disposal handled? How do you know which items should be thrown away? After all, you will need to strike a balance between still usable items and those that are beyond repair . Here are some of the most often water-logged items that you should consider discarding after a flood:

1.     Paper items – This can include books, magazines, newspapers or simply paperwork . Paper is highly absorbent and can be a magnet for molds and dirt. They can also cause foul odors when kept wet for too long inside the house. You should readily throw away wet magazines or newspapers. For important documents, you can contact flood damage repair experts to ask for restoration options.

2.     Clothing – Certain pieces of clothing may hold sentimental value to you or may be difficult to part with if they were newly purchased . However, cloth, being made of fibrous and organic material, can hold up invisible molds, which can still be present even after cleaning. Test your clothes to see if they are thoroughly clean. To test this, smell the fabric and check for the odor of wood, mildew or grass. This could mean that the fabric has been damaged by the flood . Look for permanent stains and blotches . Companies specializing in flood damage repair may also offer special detergents to wash damaged fabrics. The same applies for fabrics such as curtains, bed sheets and tablecloths.

3.     Stuffed toys – Teddy bears may be cute and cuddly, but hidden dangers could actually lurk inside of them . They contain large amounts of cotton and can absorb dew and water. They are also very hard to clean, often needing professional help to be cleaned . Dirty stuffed toys can be dangerous for children who like to hug and touch them.