2006-09-07 04:57:26 · 11 answers · asked by pomera 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You need a professional service for this. You will be surprised how many things they can save. They can also rid the molded smell. There is no way for regular people to do this satisfactorily.
2006-09-15 01:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin of China, PhD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did it flood? Correct that first if necessary.
Carpets and underpadding needs removal. If walls are drywall that will have to go as well. Cardboard etc- out! If basement just cement or brick you're in luck.
A mild solution of bleach water can be used by mop to kill mold and 'clean'. DO NOT mix cleaners.
'Open' basement to allow 'drying'. Place fan in window blowing outside(if possible). Place dehumidifier in basement to help 'dry'.
Reapply bleach solution if necessary.
2006-09-12 18:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by uncledad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do these people answer? They know absolutely nothing.
Speaking from past experiences:
Open up a sewer cap on the trap if it's below the floor and inside the basement, and sweep the water to the open sewer. Or, use a wet and dry vacuum. After you are dried out, break the floor and dig a hole in the lowest point, install a sump pit with a sump pump.
Get rid of the mold smell with 10% bleach solution in a garden sprayer.
Hey peaches, what's a nock? Isn't it NOOKS and crannies
2006-09-10 10:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to make sure all the water is gone then make sure it is dry. Then use an old mop and use a bleach water solution and mop the walls and the floor be sure to get all the little nocks and cranny's so that mold doesn't develop in these spots. If you need to pour bleach directly into the nock and crannys if you can't get to them with the mop. Also keep the area well ventilated.
2006-09-07 05:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your local hardware store representative for advise. Try to remember that when working with chemicals in a confined space like your basement there are hazards if it is not properly ventilated. If it is algea you are wanting to prevent you may want to consider using a chlorox solution.
Be careful,
2006-09-13 12:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by Fresh choice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to use a wetvac/shopvac.after you get up all the water possible you should set up a few fans to dry it out.this will happen again so i would suggest looking into the cause of this problem and correct it. there are systems available to keep your basement dry even in the worst conditions.
2006-09-11 14:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach
2006-09-07 05:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by tobeyp2005 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a pump that you hook up to a car battery and buy a long piece of house and run it outside your house, pump away. Good luck :) Those pumps can usually be found at some type of marine store or possibly a hardware store.
2006-09-07 05:03:40 · answer #8 · answered by kaosvarkas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its not much water just soak it up with towels. If its a lot you're going to need a good cheap plumber...if that exists. Also you would be wise to install a sump pump if its a regular probem.
2006-09-07 05:03:15 · answer #9 · answered by AbsintheLover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one of those vacs. that sucks up water. You can usually rent them from carpet companies. If you've got carpet in your basement then I strongly suggest just getting it replaced. You don't want mold and mildew growing underneath it.
2006-09-07 05:02:24 · answer #10 · answered by it's me! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋