Best way to soak up water from a flooded basement

Flooding is forever on the increase and one of the hardest places to sort it out is if it gets into a cellar.

It can be a filthy, thankless task removing it but pioneering alternative sandbag FloodSax is one highly effective way.

In their dry state FloodSax are super-absorbent yet very thin with a large surface area so are great at soaking up water, even if it’s dirty. The gelling polymer inside the FloodSax absorbs and retains the water, removing it from the floor.

They have also worked outside when drains have been clogged, soaking up the mucky brown water so plumbers can get to see what’s causing the problem.

FloodSax are ideal to tackle internal escapes of water or floods in homes and businesses, especially if it’s dripping in through leaky roofs or windows or in hard-to-reach places such as beneath pipes, radiators, sinks, boilers and refrigeration units.

This prevents water from spreading and causing severe damage to floors, electrics, plasterboard and furniture, along with fixtures and fittings.

To transform FloodSax into instant sandless sandbags simply fully immerse them in water. The FloodSax’s gelling polymer absorbs around 20 litres in about 5 minutes and retains it, transforming the FloodSax from as light as a pillowcase to more effective than traditional sandbags.

FloodSax are manufactured by Yorkshire company Environmental Defence Systems Ltd and Lucy Bailey from the company said: “FloodSax are incredibly versatile and multi-purpose, soaking up water in places where it would be virtually impossible to get rid of it without hiring expensive equipment.

“Just one box of 20 FloodSax provides massive protection from the risk of flooding from outside or escapes of water and leaks inside. They are exceptionally cost-effective when you think how much damage flooding causes inside homes and businesses, along with the trauma and then hassle of having to throw away everything that’s water damaged and sort out reputable trades people to come and make all the repairs.’’

To buy FloodSax go to https://www.floodsax.co.uk/buy/uk-suppliers