Flood - Hosing The House

At a glance..

After a flood, the mud left behind by floodwaters contains most of the health hazards you will face. It is very important to get rid of this mud as soon as possible. This is a lot easier to do before the mud dries out. Here are some steps to follow when hosing down your home.

The details..

'Hosing the House and Its Contents After A Flood' is an essential guide for anyone who has experienced flooding. The book offers clear and concise instructions on how to clean up mud left behind by floodwaters, which contains most of the health hazards you will face. It emphasizes that it's crucial to get rid of this mud as soon as possible before it dries out.

The author begins with step-by-step guidance on what needs to be done immediately following a flood. This includes shoveling out as much mud as possible, turning off electricity and checking water systems for leaks from pipes that may have moved.

In addition to these initial steps, 'Hosing the House and Its Contents After A Flood' also covers in detail how best to hose down your home inside and out using soap attachments if available. Furthermore, heating and air conditioning ducts are addressed; they need thorough cleaning because they contain leftover muddy debris that can cause foul-smelling dusty air containing harmful bacteria.

Finally, other critical tips such as washing hands frequently disinfecting everything touched by floodwaters are covered in detail along with additional information about sanitizers like quaternary or pine oil-based ones.