5 Effective Ways to Clean Your House After a Flood

Heavy Rain Can Lead to Flooding—Here’s How to Clean Your House Afterwards. Heavy and prolonged rainfall can lead to flooding. It becomes even more troublesome if the floodwater enters your home, dirtying the floor and soaking your belongings. Once the rain stops and the water starts to recede, it’s important to clean up immediately. Otherwise, your house could become a breeding ground for mold and bacteria, potentially causing various diseases.

Here are some effective ways to clean your house after a flood. Let’s take a look!

1. Drain Any Remaining Floodwater

Before cleaning your entire home, the first thing you need to do is remove any remaining floodwater inside. For a more practical approach, use a rubber mop like the JML Super Mop Sponge.

This mop can absorb water 10 times more than a regular mop. Its telescopic handle allows it to reach narrow or high spaces. Plus, you don’t have to get your hands dirty to wring it out—it comes with a lever to squeeze the sponge cloth dry.

2. Clean Mud Using High-Pressure Water

Homes affected by floods often contain not just dirty water, but also mud stuck on furniture. To clean it effectively, rinse the affected areas with clean water. If the mud is hard to remove, use a high-pressure water hose like the Nilfisk High Pressure Cleaner.

This cleaning device has a maximum water pressure of 125 bar, which easily removes stubborn dirt and dust. It comes with two nozzles: a gentle nozzle for light cleaning, and a rough nozzle for more stubborn dirt. The 5-meter hose and wheeled trolley make it easy to move around as you clean different areas.

3. Separate Items That Are Still Usable

Sort through all items affected by the flood and check whether they’re still usable. If they are, clean and reuse them. But if they’re damaged beyond repair—like moldy mattresses, soggy rugs that won’t dry, or decayed wooden furniture—it’s better to discard them to avoid clutter and potential hazards.

4. Mop the Floor with Warm Water

Mopping with warm water is an effective way to clean floors after a flood. Compared to cold water, warm water helps dissolve dirt and residue more easily. When combined with cleaning solution, it can also boost disinfection and eliminate unpleasant odors caused by floodwater.

Use the Proclean Spin Mop Set with Bucket for a practical and efficient floor-cleaning solution. It features high absorbency and a 360-degree rotating mop head to reach tight corners. The bucket comes with a built-in wringer and wheels, so you don’t have to lift it when moving between rooms.

5. Dry the Floor with a Dehumidifier

To speed up the drying process, consider using a dehumidifier. This device reduces moisture in the air, prevents dampness on the floor, and helps avoid mold growth. It also accelerates drying for furniture and walls that were soaked by the flood.

You can try the KRIS 2-in-1 Dehumidifier, which functions both as a dryer and air purifier. It also includes a desiccant box filled with silica gel for reducing moisture in smaller areas like cabinets or drawers.

The dehumidifier has two separate modules, allowing you to use it in two places at once. The main unit also serves as a heater for the desiccant box. It comes with several useful features, including defrost mode to prevent freezing, a timer for automated settings, dry mode for intensive drying, and other helpful functions.

With these five effective tips, cleaning your house after a flood doesn’t have to be a hassle. All the products mentioned to help you clean up after a flood are available at your nearest AZKO store or online through the ruparupa app. Visit now!

Vamela Aurina – March 6, 2025