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Need Flood Damage Restoration Done in Lafayette? Call SERVPRO

11/15/2021 (Permalink)

Water covering road; ‘Road Closed’ and ‘High Water’ sign in middle of street Floodwater can bring bacteria in you home. SERVPRO has the tools to safely remove the floodwater from your home.

SERVPRO Offers a Reliable and Fast Flood Damage Restoration to Lafayette Properties

Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters that can cause extensive damage to your home. Professionals like SERVPRO can restore flood damage to your Lafayette property quickly, saving you money on expensive repairs. 

Contamination in the accumulated water is one of the most significant issues that SERVPRO techs must deal with during the restoration of flood damage to your Lafayette property. The presence of standing water can promote and sustain microbial growth; hence, restorers need to use chemical agents (biocides) for effective remediation of microbial contamination. In certain situations, professional water damage restoration products may help slow or control the growth of microbial contamination.

How do SERVPRO Techs Choose Which Biocide to Use During Flood Restoration of Your Lafayette Home?

SERVPRO techs use several chemical agents that kill a wide variety of fungi and bacteria encountered in any average flood situation in Lafayette. The choice of the biocide depends on the kind of contamination (bacterial or fungal) and floodwater conditions, such as pH.

SERVPRO techs use synthetic Phenolic disinfectants if the pH range is between 6-7. As these agents are incompatible with non-ionic and cationic detergents, they can be used only when anionic detergent is being used.

In situations where the pH of the floodwater is between 9-10 (basic), technicians often use quaternary ammonium compounds. These are good broad-spectrum disinfectants and are effective against bacteria, fungi as well as certain viruses.

The safest biocides are Botanicals that are made from natural components such as thyme oil and citric acid. Although these biocides are not as effective as chemical agents, they often have a better safety profile.

Call SERVPRO of Lafayette at (765) 420-0077; our technicians are available round the clock to answer any of your questions.

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