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A sewage backup problem at your home doesn't have to be a part of a series of misfortunes. A sewage problem stands alone as a very real and hazardous problem that must be rectified immediately. Sewage damage cleanup is imperative for bringing your home back to normal and it is a process that needs to begin quickly.
Our service is equipped and ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Once summoned to a scene, whether commercial, industrial, residential or auto, our technicians will evaluate the extent of the water damage and prepare a written proposal. When our proposal is accepted, we immediately begin the restoration procedures. We clean, disinfect and deodorize all affected areas along with proper disposal.
The longer the contamination continues to persist, the greater the potential for microbial development of toxic mold.
You can reach us at 1-800 222-6815 if you are having any water, smoke, sewage damage cleanup or mold problems!
We offer specialized:
Water Damage Repair | Toilet Back-Up | Sewer Back-up | Mildew & Mold Removal | Water Damage Restoration | Foundation Water Damage Repair / Black Water or Gray Water Sewer Back-up Control and Treatment | Broken Water Heater Tank | Burst Pipe Water Damage Repair | Storm Damage Water Damage Restoration | Sewer Back-Up | Natural Disaster Emergency Flood Control | Carpet Cleaning | Rug Cleaning | Upholstery Cleaning | Water Damage Repair | Basement Flood Repair | Mold & Mildew Treatment | Pet Odor Removal | Carpet Sanitizing | Furniture Deodorizing
Basic Considerations in Sewage Damage Cleanup
Sewage contains wastewater from homes and industries and may contain harmful bacteria and other pathogens that may cause certain diseases to humans. For obvious health and safety reasons, sewage damage cleanup should be performed when sewage backup occurs in a home. Flooding can also be a cause of sewage contamination to a home and should be dealt with at the soonest possible time.
Due to the nature of sewage and wastewater, sewage damage cleanup is best handled by professional restoration companies to ensure safety and prevent further risk to the home and its occupants. On the other hand, homeowners still have the option to perform basic sewage damage cleanup activities on their own and save on time and money. However, homeowners should take note of the following basic considerations in performing cleanup activities to ensure a safe and effective restoration for the home.
As a preliminary step, it is very important to ensure safety of the individual performing the sewage damage cleanup activity. Proper safety gear should be worn at all times particularly when handling sewage directly. These includes but are not limited to rubber boots or galoshes, goggles, rubber gloves and masks approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA. Electrical power should be turned off in the area to be cleaned to avoid electrocution due to contact of electricity with water. If there are electrical appliances still present in the area, these should be unplugged and removed.
Homes can be damaged by sewage at varying levels depending on the amount of exposure the home was subjected to sewage. Structural damage should be a serious consideration. If in doubt as to the structural soundness of the home due to sewage damage, it would be best to seek help from professionals to check the integrity of the home. Forego sewage damage cleanup activities until the homeowner receives assurance that cleanup can commence.
As mentioned earlier, sewage can contain several bacteria or microorganisms that may pose health risks to the owners and other occupants of the home. Most restoration companies would pour liters of disinfectant to the standing sewage in the home before attempting handling or sewage damage cleanup. Sewage can be removed by submersible pumps. Low cost models are available for most home use and can be bought in major home improvement or do-it-yourself stores. The homeowner should ensure that the output hose from these pumps should be located in a faraway location to prevent flow back into the house. Discharged sewage should go directly to the sewerage system, or if not accessible, collected in receiving tanks for proper disposal at a later time.
Affected areas should be thoroughly cleaned with strong detergents and bleach dissolved in warm water as part of the sewage damage cleanup activities. All affected and adjacent surfaces should be brushed off with this solution to remove mud, dirt and grime that may be left over by sewage. Rinse this off with disinfected water and the process may be repeated as necessary to ensure a thorough clean.
Air blowers and air movers are utilized to dry out the area. Dehumidifiers can also be used to hasten the drying process. It would also help to provide proper ventilation by opening doors and windows during the drying process. Wrap it up by spraying fungicide on affected areas to prevent mold growth, followed by deodorizers to remove foul odor that may be retained from the sewage waste water.
Homeowners can perform the procedures described above on their own that would entail the least possible cost on their part. The key thing here is to perform these activities at the earliest possible time to prevent further health risk to occupants of the home, as well as prevent further deterioration of the structure that sewage waters can bring.
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