Decontamination after Flood Damage Affects Pearl River Homes

7/5/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO technicians have the training and experience needed for every phase of storm damage restoration.

SERVPRO Simplifies Flood Restorations in Pearl River

Your house can withstand a flooding incident because of its sturdy construction, or the storm is not that severe. One problem you might not escape is the deep and widespread contamination of vast sections of your Pearl River home after flood damage.

The process of decontamination after flood damage in Pearl River homes is rarely straightforward. You must locate all the areas the filthy water reaches and deal with special materials that retain contaminants even after cleaning. It would be best if you had the right skills and equipment to complete the decontamination conveniently. Therefore, involving a professional like SERVPRO is ideal.

The main actions that address contamination

• Applying biocides 
• Removing porous materials 
• Cleaning surfaces thoroughly

Using chemical agents is a basic part of decontaminating a flooded home. Chemicals work differently, including halting microbial growth processes and destroying harmful organisms. Choosing the appropriate products is just one of the requirements since you must also apply them effectively for the right outcome. Our SERVPRO crews select EPA-registered disinfectants for such tasks. We start by spraying products directly into the flooded areas before starting cleanup. Later we apply other biocides after cleaning to ensure a spot is sanitary.

Handling contaminated materials

Contamination can spread beyond the surface of a material if it is porous. Cleaning such materials to a sanitary level is a tough call. That is why our SERVPRO technicians remove some materials entirely. Carpets, pads, and soaked drywall must go for your property to regain its sanitary conditions. Our technicians provide the expertise needed to remove the unsalvageable materials without damaging the rest of the structure. For the walls, we make flood cuts a few inches above the water line, thus removing all the contaminated materials.

Cleaning is also essential to address contamination because it helps remove physical soils like silt and sewage on floors and other surfaces. Cleaning also helps in managing odors.

Helpful cleaning processes

• Pressure washing
• Vacuum extraction
• Immersion cleaning

SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County, Stony Point, is a reliable service to help you cope with flood damage. Call us at (845) 400-4888. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.