When you are preparing to clean after a flood, start with safety. Wear water proof gloves when handling flood contaminated materials. Also, wash your hands and face often - with soap and drinking quality water. You should have two goals, to clean and to disinfect household items. Household cleaners help remove dirt after a flood.
Disinfectants help stop the growth of disease causing microorganisms carried in flood water.
Powdered or liquid cleaners are more practical and much less expensive than aerosol products. Since large areas will probably need to be cleaned, buy cleaners and disinfectants in the largest size available to reduce their costs. All products are not suitable for all uses. Before using any product, refer to the label for specific directions. Household ammonia and trisodium phosphate work well on hard surfaces, such as walls, woodwork, linoleum floors and tile.