Even with flood insurance, Florida residents should know the best methods for repairing the damage. The most common and significant damage from a flood will be the floor. If you have hardwood floors, it’s important to following the proper procedure to not for successful results, but also to get it done in a timely fashion. 
Follow these suggestions to restore your hardwood floors to perfection:
• Remove excess moisture – Your hardwood floor is now soggy and filled with moisture. Immediately wipe the surface with an extremely absorbent cloth. Once, the surface is dry vacuum the area thoroughly..
• Cleansing – Once dry, you should cleanse your floor by removing all of the build-up mud and silt. Using a soft brush and non foaming detergent, gently scrub the floor. 
• Sanding – Due to moisture, the wood expands. You must turn off the heating in your home and sand the surface of your hardwood floor.
• Alkaline solution – Mold after a flood is extremely common. At the first sign of mold, immediately wash the surface with an alkaline solution consisting of washing soda and water. This is not only clean, but protect your floor from mold forming after the flood.
In the event of a flood, it’s important to review your flood insurance; Florida residents must be aware of what exactly is covered in order to set a budget and time frame for projects such as restoring hardwood floors. If you are the victim of a flood, or want to be prepared for the future, stop by our office and get a quote of the best flood insurance Florida has to offer!