It sure was a wet spring in central Indiana, has not it? While, for many folks, too much rain brings a soggy yard and a few canceled softball games, for many others it may result in major disaster. If your home was flooded and you’ve got hardwood flooring, act quickly to save . The first 24 hours are critical, and there’s plenty you can do yourself to eliminate excess moisture. For professional advice and help from the Indianapolis area, call in the pros at Floor Sanding Westminster For all hardwood floor refinishing and renovation concerns.
1.Eliminate standing water immediately.

Wood is porous, and thus it expands when it absorbs water. As it expands, the floor boards may warp and bend as they bump up against each other. Removing standing water fast can help prevent the wood from additional damage. Remove any wet furniture or other objects on the flooring as well. In case you have carpet on top of the floors that also got moist, remove it as well. Use a wet vac to to suck any remaining moisture.
- Protect against mold
Mold grows in damp, humid areas, and after a flood it may appear anywhere. Use a disinfectant in your floors, and use the wet vac again to remove any excess moisture from your cleaning solution.
- Add air power.
Now that you’ve removed standing water and disinfected the floors, put a dehumidifier in the middle of each affected room. Turn on fans and air-conditioning at the highest power, to get the air moving to encourage evaporation. - Get a free refinishing quote from Westminster Floor Sanding .
By doing all of these things, hopefully you’ve saved your floors! But, most likely, they’ll need some professional refinishing help to get them looking their best again. Contact our friendly team at Westminster Floor Sanding at 020 3151 9117 for a free quote.