What if Clothing and Bedding Have Been Affected?
• Clothing, bedding and other soft/fabric articles including children’s toys etc should be laundered on a hot wash (60°C or the highest temperature indicated on manufacturer’s instructions), which will destroy most germs that may be present. Other soft furnishings that have been contaminated and cannot be put in a washing machine will have to be professionally cleaned or, if this is not possible, may have to be disposed of. • Wash all clothes worn during the clean-up in hot water and detergent. These clothes should be washed separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens. When Will I Be Able to Return to my Home? It is recommended that you only fully re-occupy your home once the above cleaning has been carried out. There may be additional works to be carried out eventually as advised by your insurance company, housing officer, landlord, builder etc. If you decide to return to your home before this further work is completed you should: • Try to have some heating on at all times. Cons
