Flood Tips And Guide Auckland
Consult Steam ‘n’ Dry Flood Drying Auckland Services professionals for flood tips. We have served over 35 years in West Auckland, East, South Auckland, North Shore and Hibiscus Coast.
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Flood Auckland Service Tips
Be Sure To Implement Caution When First Entering Your Home
Wearing rubber boots and gloves is practical if there is still standing water. Switch the electricity off at the breaker box and get all electrical appliances and extension cords up on the higher ground to dry them out. Be sure your home is structurally safe, looking out for broken, sharp objects on the floor and anything you might trip over.
Boil All Drinking Water Or Use Bottled Water
All drinking water should be boiled and put through a water purifier or bottled water. Dry areas that have been exposed to sewage should be thoroughly washed down using a solution of household bleach and water. We suggest a 25% bleach-to-water solution.
Please Throw It Away When You Have Doubts
Please throw out all water-damaged rugs, particleboard furniture, mattresses, suitcases, food, photographs and books, and follow your local authority guidelines for disposal. Many electrical appliances will not survive if they have been submerged in water. Dishwashers, refrigerators and vacuum cleaners are less expensive to replace than repair. When cleaning loose debris, use rubber gloves and a mask to prevent inhalation of toxic particles.
Flood Tips: Wash And Dry The Carpet And Everything As Much As Possible.
This includes water-soaked bedding, towels, drapes, cushions, and clothing using the hot sanitising cycle on your washing machine and dry, clean, heat-sensitive textiles. Could you put dishes through the dishwasher during a warm period?
Get Rid Of The Remaining Water And Dehumidify Damp Areas
Clean up the last standing water with a portable submersible sump pump and a wet-dry vac. Then use a high-capacity, low-temperature dehumidifier to take care of the rest. Therefore, an auxiliary or built-in pump makes this task a lot easier. It is important to open windows and ventilate rather than turn on the high heat (about 50°F) in the house or use fans, an invitation to grow mould spores and spread them around the house. Do not dry out the home too hurriedly because it will cause wood floors to warp and buckle if you do.
Flood Tips: Clean All Surfaces Thoroughly
Wash down all surfaces, including those not in direct contact with your bleach solution, such as walls, cabinets, and basement floors. Then wipe down with clear water. Finally, disinfecting a vapour steam cleaner on all surfaces is an even better solution.
Check For Interior And Structural Damage
Remove drywall up to 2 feet above flood levels on walls and remove all insulation in contact with floodwaters. Doing this is imperative if you want to avoid future mould problems. We have heard too many horror stories from people whose houses became infested with toxic mould – so it is not worth taking a chance and skipping this step. Replace hardwood flooring, especially sub-flooring, if it has been soaked. Keep ventilating with fresh air until the house is arid. Has the ductwork been professionally cleaned after the house has dried out?
Flood Tips: Please Take A Look At Your Electrical And Plumbing Systems.
Furthermore, have an HVAC professional inspect your electrical systems and appliances and replace all filters and switches. Also, check your furnace, as motor burnout may be imminent. Be sure your plumbing and toilet facilities are working.
Moreover, turn off all the circuit breakers supplying electricity to wet areas if it is safe. Remove any small electrical devices from these areas.
Please only walk on the wet carpet if necessary to minimise damage.
Next, remove any smaller furnishings from the carpet and place aluminium foil under the legs. This helps prevent rust or furniture stains, which may become permanent.
Hang draperies and pin-up furniture skirts to avoid contact with wet floors, helping to prevent watermarks.
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Over 35 years of servicing South Auckland, Central City CBD, North Shore, East, West Auckland, and Hibiscus Coast. So, call the Experts from Steam ‘n’ Dry Flood Auckland Services on 0800 783-266.
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Flood Auckland Services
Additionally, we offer affordable services for carpet cleaning, couch cleaning, stain removal, bed mattress cleaning, carpet repairs, car upholstery cleaning and flooded wet carpet drying. Also, we specialise in pet odour removal, mould cleanup, disinfecting, and pest control for dust mites, fleas, and bed bugs.
Therefore, with over 35 years of experience, we have the most trusted technicians you can rely on.
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Updated Last: 21 August 2025 By Graeme Stephens.
