Dry Out Your Area

5/7/2020 (Permalink)

Dry Out Your Area

 If flood or storm water has entered your building, dry it out as soon as possible. Follow these steps: • If you have electricity and an electrician has determined that it’s safe to turn it on, use a “wet dry” shop vacuum (or the vacuum function of a carpet steam cleaner), an electric-powered water transfer pump, or sump pump to remove standing water. If you are operating equipment in wet areas, be sure to wear rubber boots. • If you do not have electricity, or it is not safe to turn it on, you can use a portable generator to power equipment to remove standing water. Note: If you must use a gasoline-powered pump, generator, pressure washer, or any other gasoline-powered tools to clean the area, never operate the gasoline engine inside an enclosed or partially enclosed structure, even if the windows and doors are open. Such improper use can create dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. • If weather permits, open windows and doors to aid in the drying-out process. • Use fans and dehumidifiers to remove excess moisture. Fans should be placed at a window or door to blow the air outwards rather than inwards, so not to spread the mold. • Have your office heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system checked and cleaned by a maintenance or service professional who is experienced in mold clean-up before you turn it on. If the HVAC system was flooded with water, turning on the mold contaminated HVAC will spread mold throughout the office. Professional cleaning will kill the mold and prevent later mold growth. When the service determines that your system is clean and if it is safe to do so, you can turn it on and use it to help remove excess moisture from your office.

https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Member%20Center/FIles/office_cleanup.pdf?la=en

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