Sunday, January 31, 2016

Flood Recovery DIY Advice by Home Depot

While severe cases may demand that you call a professional to handle all your flood recovery needs, but there are certain steps you can take early on to help minimize the damage and clean up the area. This will not only help contain the damage and prevent it from spreading but can also help reduce the level of damage that is done. There's a big difference in the price, work, and overall expense that comes with minor water damage and restoration compared to major damage and restoration. This video brings you through the equipment you need to help clean up the standing water, a step that many professional contractors will appreciate since it clears the way for them to do their work. Just a few of the supplies needed include: - Large plastic buckets - Box fans for drying carpet and other soaked fabrics - Water vacuum - Plastic gloves (for safety) - Breathing mask (in case of mold and mildew) The key here, as the video states, is to make sure individual safety is taken into consideration while tackling the home water damage restoration issues that your home might be facing from a leaking roof to a flooded basement.