Why SERVPRO of Venice for your Sewage and Toilet Overflow Cleanup and Restoration

8/31/2021 (Permalink)

Do not wait to call for help when your home or office experiences a sewage backup or toilet overflow!

When a sewage backup or toilet overflow happens in your home or office, trying to cleanup without the right tools and expertise can be dangerous.  Sewage cleanup is considered an emergency since the water may contain viruses, bacteria, and other microbes that cause serious illnesses. SERVPRO of Venice has the specialized training and equipment to quickly and safely clean contaminants like sewage.

When choosing a biohazard cleanup company, consider their experience and training. As a cleanup and restoration company, SERPVO of Venice has the ability to handle a wide range of pathogens and will ensure the cleanup process will go smoothly regardless of any unexpected developments.  

Sewage backups pose significant property damage and health risks. SERVPRO is an Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) certified firm with Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians. Their biohazard cleanup crew can remove the sewage, clean all surfaces, and eliminate odors along with harmful microorganisms.    

WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A SEWAGE BACKUP

Following are several steps that should be taken in order to help prevent the sewage backup from spreading. 

1. Be sure to remove any children, pets, and seniors from the home. Do not allow them back into the area until the damage is completely fixed and safe.
2. Keep yourself safe by putting on any protective clothing such as rubber boots, rubber gloves, eye protection, a face mask, and more. 
3. If the distribution panel is above water, switch off the electricity by using a dry wooden stick and rubber gloves. 
4. Turn off the water in your home, and do not use any water for bathing, drinking, washing hands or dishes, and others. This water may be contaminated.
5. You may need to contact your utility companies and have them shut off the supply to your home if you cannot safely turn them off yourself.
6. Open your home’s doors and windows to allow proper air ventilation. You won’t want to use your home’s AC as this will spread contaminated air throughout your home.
7. Remove any items from the area that are dry and not contaminated.
8. You can add small amounts of chlorine bleach into the standing water to slightly disinfect.
9. Contact your insurance company and notify them of the backup. You’ll want to take pictures of any damage that the sewage backup caused. This will come in handy as proof when filing your claim.
10. Never attempt to unclog the drains. You will need to clean up the sewage spill before taking any further action.

For 24/7 service for any water damage, sewage backup, and toilet overflow, call SERPVRO of Venice at 941-484-7777