What can Be Salvaged after a Flood?

Flooding has the potential to devastate your home and possessions completely. If you experience an unexpected flood due to a storm, determining what can be salvaged in the aftermath can be a daunting task.

Aside from the home itself, which can be saved through our storm restoration in Minneapolis, your furniture is most likely the next most valuable thing. When you can return inside your home, you want to investigate your belongings as quickly as possible to prevent additional damage from occurring.

What Furniture is Salvageable?

Upholstered Furniture: Some upholstered furniture might be salvageable, but many items might be lost depending on the level of flooding. If the furniture is saturated with water, there is no chance to save it. If it did not sit for too long in minimal water, you should completely dry it as soon as possible to prevent mold and mildew. It is also recommended to have it professionally cleaned as soon as you can.

Mattresses: Similarly to upholstered furniture, if the mattress absorbs too much moisture, you will need to throw it out. As something you sleep on every single night, you don’t want to risk mold or mildew growth within the fibers. If it has not been submerged or sitting in dirty water for an extended period, you might be able to dry it out.

Wooden Furniture: Unless it has suffered severe damage, wooden furniture is much easier to salvage than cloth furniture. Restoring wood back to a normal state can quickly be done by a professional, so be sure to thoroughly clean and dry the furniture for inspection before making your final decision.