What to do when your house is flooded
I expect if you're reading this, you probably do not have the time to be reading through streams of text (you probably have a house and belongings that need saving!) so here are the main things to do when your house is flooded in bullets points:
- Don't mess about with electricity, stay away from sockets and keep children well out of flooded the area and any electrics
Take photos, this could be priceless when filling out your insurance claim
Save whatever items you can, but do not place clothes, electrics or furniture in front of a heater or in direct sunlight. The intense heat and light can misshape, discolour and warp them. Use a dehumidifier instead to dry out items, it's more effective and won't damage your belongings.
Open your windows in the house , this ventilation will dramatically help the house to begin the drying out process.
Get a dehumidifier ASAP. Even after a flood has gone its effects can linger for a very long time. Mould, mildew, damp and rot can be prevented with a dehumidifier. Read further on for more information.
Am I at risk from flooding?
Flood warnings in the UK - Stay Up To Date
The homes which are most at risk are obviously those closest to banks and rivers. Do everything possible to prevent flooding by using flood proof doors and sandbags.
However, sometimes it is simply impossible to stop water from getting into your house and subsequently causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. As well as the physical damage caused by floods, homeowners are also left with major headaches when it comes to returning back to everyday normal life.
Sorting out insurance and replacing your damaged property is not only expensive but also very time consuming. The time it takes to recover from flood damage can be rapidly increased with the use of a dehumidifier.
Stay Alert – Look out for Government Flood Warnings
Unfortunately here in the UK we are prone to floods all year round. Therefore it is important to keep up to date with flood warnings. It is a good idea to sit down with your family and work out a flood evacuation plan.
UK Flood Warnings – Official Government Environment Agency Website
How To Protect Your Home Against Floods Long Term
You could look in to flood proofing your home. It can be an expensive process but it can pay dividends, especially when you take into account how costly the damage a flood can cause be. Flood proofing usually consists of specially fitted water-tight doors, windows, higher plug sockets and other household modifications.
Keep sandbags on standby
It’s a good idea to stock up on sandbags. Buy them in advance because naturally when there is a flood they are always nearly impossible to get hold of.
Keep the house dry
The only sure way to permanently remove mould and mildew after a flood is to make sure your house is dry and free from wet and damp. Otherwise they will continue to grow, even after you have cleaned it away. A
dehumidifier is the best way to prevent mould.
Wall Mounted Dehumidifier ECODCW10
A wall mounted dehumidifier is handy for floods because it is high off the ground. It is also able to be placed on a free standing table if needed. The Ecoair DCW10 extracts up to 10 litres of moisture per day and has a 2 litre water collection tank. Alternatively, the unit can be set to drain into a container or into a permanent drainage waste, like a sink or drain.
DD322FW Simple Desiccant Dehumidifier
Desiccant dehumidifiers are generally regarded as the best types of dehumidifiers for recovering from a flood. They will dry the area up to three times more quickly than a standard dehumidifier and also throw out a bit of heat too, which speeds up the process even further. The best selling flood dehumidifier we have is the
Ecoair DD322fw Simple which can be seen here.
Best-Selling Flood Dehumidifier
Perfect for flood recovery The Ecoair DD322fw simple Desiccant Home Dehumidifier is our best selling dehumidifier here at Breathing Space. It has consistently outsold our Ebac, Mitsubishi and De-Longhi dehumidifiers based upon its low power usage and extra powerful extraction capability.
View the Ecoair DD322FW Simple here.
