How To Guide

Flood cleanup kills through electrocution and generator carbon monoxide long before contaminated water makes anyone sick. This guide sequences the real dangers: power off before entry, generators outdoors only, the waterproof and chemical-resistant PPE to wear, tearing out soaked materials, and drying fast to beat mold.

A sewage backup is Category 3 black water - contaminated with bacteria, viruses, and parasites, not just dirty water. This guide covers the electrical and biohazard dangers to handle first, the chemical-resistant gloves, boots, coverall, goggles, and respirator to wear, what porous material you have to throw away, and how to disinfect.