How to Clean a Flooded Bathroom

• Shutting off the water supply

The first thing to be done to stop a bathroom from flooding is turn off the water supply. If the pipe has burst the house water supply needs to be shut down.

• Fixing the source of the Problem

For this one, we suggest you bring in a professional for help. The source of the problem is needed to be determined and fixed.

• Documentation for Insurance Claim

Take pictures before the cleanup as even minor bathroom flooding can lead to serious water damage. This documentation helps if you need to claim insurance.

• Emptying and cleaning cabinets

Any cabinets that are coming in contact with the wet area or floor you need to empty it and check for damages. Determine the kind of cleaning they require.

• Eliminate standing water

To avoid damages to spread, the homeowner needs to remove the maximum standing water. Try to move minor floods on tile, use towels wherever necessary and end up with mopping the area. Use newspaper to absorb moisture in hard to reach areas.

• Using Wet Vacuum

For people who have a carpeted bathroom floors or facing several inches of flooding, use a wet vacuum to extract water. Do follow the instruction manual for safe usage or better call professionals to do a clean and safe job.

• Pulling off Baseboards

Remove the baseboards from the walls to check sheetrock at floor level. The porous material tends to absorb water quickly and the extent of damage needs to be checked.

• Initiating the drying process

Once all the water has been extracted, start drying out the flooded area. Set up as many fans as possible. For a faster drying process consider renting a large dehumidifier or seek professional help.