Flooded Storage Unit - mold/mildew?

5thWheel of Fortune wrote:
Our enclosed outdoor storage unit (non-climate controlled) recently took on 10" of floodwaters during the recent Houston floods. Our 5th wheel was fine, but rest of our furniture, boxes and "stuff" got soaked. Flooding occurred several days ago and water receded quickly, but mold/mildew has already begun on the perimeter "stuff". Planning to empty storage locker tomorrow, pressure wash concrete floor, metal walls, and RV (lightly), and let all air dry. I know 5th wheels are not hermetically sealed, anything else I should consider?

Sorry for your loss.

Bleach, spraying cleaners, letting it dry, etc doesn't work. The mildew mold smell and bacteria will always linger.

I would highly recommend hiring a 'professional' Water Damage Restoration company. Just google one in your area. They abound down here in Florida.

What they do is nothing short of a miracle. When they are done with your stuff you can not tell it was ever wet or moldy. And they will be safe to use again.

I watched them do the Navy's portable personal cargo storage units which has all the troops furniture and personal items in them that had been submerged in water and molding almost instantly.

When they were done you couldn't tell.