No one wants to deal with sewage cleanup when pipes are broken, systems get backed up, leaks occur and the house is suddenly flooded with the contents of a sewage line. Not only is it a messy, frothing, stinky, chemical maelstrom of stultifying horrific proportions, but it isn’t safe to deal with if you don’t know what you are doing. That’s why most people leave sewage cleanup to the experts. A professional, licensed property restoration company, when called, usually is available twenty-four/seven for sewage cleanup emergency situations.
Some people, however, find it difficult to wait around thirty minutes for the licensed professionals to come, and may actually have some kind of neurotic desire to start cleanup before they get there, like people who clean their house before the maid arrives. If you are one of these people, use caution. Not only is the sewage just plain nasty, but it’s pathogenic, which means that it has microscopic bacteria and other microbial agents that carry diseases. It’s also chemically toxic, which means it will slap your immune system silly and make you feel sick.
But if you must play around in it, put on some protective gear first, such as big rubber boots. Don’t go wading in there with bare feet and your pants hitched up around your knees. Wear gloves, a face mask and goggles, too. You may want to try to retrieve a few valuables before they get really soaked, and that’s all right. Grab what you can and place it in a dry area. You are probably not going to be able to save your throw mat, your kid’s rubber ducky, or your carpet. It’s not necessary to start picking up hard materials in the sewage, not do you want to start trying to use a mop. If there are areas where you can prevent the water from contaminating fully, you can use old rags or paper towels, all of which need to go into a heavy duty trash bag.
Your best bet is to let the professionals deal with sewage cleanup, rather than dive into the task yourself. If you get back-up and a flood occurs, switch off the electricity, grab your kids, call the local sewage cleanup experts, and wait.
If you live in a home that was built pre-1970 that is still using its original sewage pipes, you may want to contact a plumber or similar service to have a regular inspection and maintenance. The older your system is the more run down it is likely to be, which increases the possibility of flooding.
Swift Restoration Company, located in the San Francisco bay area, provides quick services for property that has been damaged by fire, water, moisture or mold, including a fast response in emergency situations. Our certified professionals provide a full range of property restoration methods and techniques, including sewage cleanup, in order to improve the air quality in your home and restore your property to its original condition. Visit us online at http://www.swiftrestorationcompany.com/ or call us today: (408) 624-2037 or (415) 713-4426. We offer a thirty minutes response time in emergency situations.
