Cleaning Up
Cleaning Up
The most important element when cleaning is the use of soap or detergent, "elbow grease" and hot water. Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces (such as flooring, concrete, molding, wood and metal furniture, countertops, appliances, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures) with hot water and laundry or dish detergent.
For personal protection during clean-up wear rubber gloves, an N-95 disposable dust mask, and other protective clothing. Avoid direct skin contact with contaminated material.
Thorough scrubbing with a detergent or soap and water, then mopping with a mixture of 120 millilitres (one-half cup) of liquid bleach in nine litres (two gallons) of water is recommended to clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces.
Remove and discard items that cannot be washed and disinfected (such as, mattresses, carpeting, carpet padding, rugs, upholstered furniture, cosmetics, stuffed animals, baby toys, pillows, foam-rubber items, books, wall coverings, and most paper products).
Remove and discard drywall and insulation that has been contaminated with sewage or flood waters.
Always wash your hands with soap and clean water after being in contact with flood water, sewage or items that have been contaminated by these, or participating in flood cleanup activities.
Wash all clothes worn during the cleanup in hot water and detergent and separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens. If possible, discard clothing used for clean up activities.
The most important element when cleaning is the use of soap or detergent, "elbow grease" and hot water. Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces (such as flooring, concrete, molding, wood and metal furniture, countertops, appliances, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures) with hot water and laundry or dish detergent.
For personal protection during clean-up wear rubber gloves, an N-95 disposable dust mask, and other protective clothing. Avoid direct skin contact with contaminated material.
Thorough scrubbing with a detergent or soap and water, then mopping with a mixture of 120 millilitres (one-half cup) of liquid bleach in nine litres (two gallons) of water is recommended to clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces.
Remove and discard items that cannot be washed and disinfected (such as, mattresses, carpeting, carpet padding, rugs, upholstered furniture, cosmetics, stuffed animals, baby toys, pillows, foam-rubber items, books, wall coverings, and most paper products).
Remove and discard drywall and insulation that has been contaminated with sewage or flood waters.
Always wash your hands with soap and clean water after being in contact with flood water, sewage or items that have been contaminated by these, or participating in flood cleanup activities.
Wash all clothes worn during the cleanup in hot water and detergent and separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens. If possible, discard clothing used for clean up activities.
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