How Do You Clean A Cement Floor After A Flood?
Flood water is dirty, and it is usually contaminated with harmful bacteria. Any surface the flood water touches, including cement floors, should be cleaned thoroughly to prevent the spread of serious illnesses. Since cement is a hard surface, it can be cleaned and decontaminated; however, as it is semi-porous, you’ll need to do some scrubbing. Use extra caution when cleaning up after a flood. For example, reduce your exposure to mold and germs by wearing protective shoe covers, and keep the area well-ventilated before, during and after cleaning. Wear safety glasses and an N95 respirator mask, which is a step above a dust mask and can be found at most hardware stores. Wear rubber or vinyl gloves, and shoe covers. Open windows and doors, if possible, to ventilate the area. Remove all items left on the floor, including mud, if applicable. To remove mud, use a shovel and dump the contents in a large plastic bag for disposal. If a lot of silt has been deposited, clean up as much as you can.
