Follow these steps to dry them out fast:
- Soak up standing water with mops and towels or use a wet/dry vacuum to clean up as much water as soon as possible.
- Open doors and windows to create cross-ventilation.
- Direct as many fans as possible on the affected areas. Set a box fan in the entry door and have it pull air from the area for a few days to speed the drying process.
- If you have a dehumidifier, set it on its most powerful setting and let it run.
- Steam clean carpet and flooring
Steam clean all carpets to properly sanitize and deodorize. Typically, water-damaged carpet padding must be replaced. Replacing just the padding is much less expensive than having to re-carpet your entire home.
- Sanitize walls and baseboards
Anything touched by storm water should be sanitized. Clean all walls, hard-surface floors and other household surfaces with soap and water.
Sanitize them with a sanitize solution. Remember to wear rubber gloves during cleanup.
Look for water damage and remove furniture from wet flooring. Water damage can easily be hidden underneath rugs or carpet, so be sure to give your home a thorough inspection if you suspect water damage.