Sewage Backup Should Be Cleaned Promptly

10/5/2018 (Permalink)

Waste No Time with Sewage Cleanup

Is your septic tank backed up? Sewage cleanup from a septic tank backup or clogged sewer line is a dirty job that a professional will need to finish. However, it’s never a bad idea to start cleaning up until your plumber arrives. Before you do, protect yourself from bacteria-ridden sewage by wearing rubber boots, gloves, and a mask.

• Shovel solids into a heavy plastic bag and dispose in a trash receptacle.
• Soak up liquid with paper towels or rags, and dispose in plastic bags.
• Use a wet/dry vacuum for small areas or to suck up any remaining puddles. Unclog the drains before disposing of the contents.
• Tape a path of plastic sheeting to the floor to avoid soiling other parts of the house.
• Place all affected, damaged and undamaged outside to air out.
• Throw out carpets and rugs.
• Thoroughly mop the area with a solution of bleach and water mixed 1:1.

Only time will get rid of the odor. Open windows and use box fans and dehumidifiers to air out the area for up to a week, possibly two. SERVPRO of Oldham/Shelby County will do the sewage cleanup work for you, from pumping and wiping up to deodorizing and restoring carpets and floors, if possible.

Sewage In Your Home Or Business? Contact the professionals here at SERVPRO of Oldham/Shelby County today. 502.241.6861

SERVPRO of Oldham/Shelby County also proudly serves Spencer, Henry and Trimble Counties.