How to Clean Up a Flooded Basement

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When your home suffers water damage, one of the
likeliest places for that water damage to occur
is in your basement. Flooding can be caused by
broken pipes, leaky appliances, storms, and
sewage backup, and a number of other man made and
natural reasons. A flooded basement can result in
structural and foundational damage to your home
if not fixed quickly enough. If your home or
business has a basement flood, its important to
find a company that provides flood damage
restoration services in Raleigh and surrounding
areas. Carolina restoration services provide 24/7
basement flood cleanup in Clayton NC and the
neighboring cities and towns. 
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1. Retrieve and Remove
When your basement is flooded, you need help
fast. Read on for the right way to safely dry it
out and fix the water damage.
In order to reduce the chances of mold growth in
your home after a flood, you need to remove wet
materials from your basement as quickly as
possible and dry off any remaining dampness.
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2. Extract Water
If the water is only a couple of inches deep,
then you may be able to remove it using a wet/dry
vacuum or portable sump pump. If you're wading
through several inches of water or more, though,
then you'll likely need to call in professional
water damage repair team.
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3. Remove Furniture and Important Items
If possible, you should remove furniture and
important or valuable personal items before
beginning cleanup. The sooner you remove
furniture, the better your chance of saving the
item. Store wet furniture in a cool, dry place
until you can properly dry and disinfect the
items.
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4. Run a Dehumidifier and Fans
To prevent mold from forming after a basement
flood, homeowners should keep humidity levels as
low as possible. Open any and all windows you
can, then run a dehumidifier and fans to increase
ventilation and lower humidity levels.
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5. Clean and Disinfect
After the water is extracted and the basement
thoroughly dried, a process of decontamination is
carried out. Any salvageable items touched by
flood waters should carefully be washed in hot
water and sterilized to kill harmful bacteria and
fungus.
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6. Repair the Water Damage
When cleaning and drying a flooded basement, it
may be necessary to make repairs to the
structural elements. Every flood is different and
thus the specific repairs will vary. Depending on
the damage involved, you may need to install new
drywall, new flooring, cabinets, or countertops.
In other cases you may be able to just paint
walls or refinish wood surfaces.
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