In 2008 we had 7 inches of rain in a few hours.My sewing rooms were flooded with 27 inches of sewer water.My fabric was in stacked totes. We found that totes float and then tip over.
I washed and dried 52 loads of fabric.There was no time to stitch edges.I used regular laundry detergent.
It was the most helpless feeling I have ever had. We carried the totes out of the basement and dumped the fabric on old screens,outside, so it could drip out.
It took several days to get it all done.
The positive thing is the basement is cleaned and the fabric is organized. New shelves built and totes are all at least 20 inches off the floor.
There was over $7000 in damages.
I only use those rooms for storage now. All our children are grown so I have moved the sewing machines to the family room.In one corner we left a recliner and a tv for doing hand work or for DH to watch nascar.
judy j