Flooding from Storms Can Create Cleaning Challenges

7/16/2020 (Permalink)

Many storm-related floods carry large amounts of dirt, mud, and debris wherever they go, creating a mess should they reach your home. The damage a monsoon can do is quite stunning until it happens to your home. Mud is often one of the most visible signs of flood damage from monsoons: mud can coat floors, walls, furniture, and anything else in its path. Dirt may work its way into nooks and crannies in the home and certain materials, creating pockets of muck and grime that require deep and intensive cleaning to eliminate. Homes that are in areas that may see severe flooding are at risk of this kind of damage SERVPRO of Phoenix has all the tools and training needed to work through mud and all of its problems, providing local flood damage victims with accessible and affordable relief when they need it most.

Flood damage mitigation
 

Mud and dirt typically rank among our top priorities for removal whenever we respond to a Phoenix flood damage call. Response time is critical to keep damage at bay and remove it effectively. Given time, mud can harden and form dry shells that are difficult to break off and can leave behind significant additional damage. If you call us as soon as possible, we stand a better chance of arriving before the mud dries and hardens, becoming almost cement-like. If the sludge is wet enough, we may be able to remove most of it with much faster washing and scrubbing processes. Rapid moving water from flash flooding caused by severe storms like monsoons presents a challenge to homes and buildings to withstand and then to cope with the debris left behind.

Eliminating the signs of flood damage
 

However, to eliminate all signs of mud and dirt in the home, we usually need to use more in-depth cleaning procedures. We are stocked with an array of professional and efficient cleaning solutions, tools, and machines that bring industrial cleaning strength to homes and small businesses. Whether the dirt is stuck between floorboards, trapped in tile grout, or soaked into wallpaper, we have techniques to restore and repair many surfaces and materials without entirely replacing them. For delicate objects such as electronics and jewelry, we also have relationships with local experts to get your belongings the care they require without damaging them any further. We work towards eliminating the signs of flood damage from your home.
 
SERVPRO of Phoenix has served the local Phoenix community for years with residential flood damage and restoration solutions. Call us 24/7 at (480) 503-2090.