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Cleaning up Sewage Water

10/16/2019 (Permalink)

Sewer damage in a Belton, MO bathroom

While any type of water damage in your Belton, MO, home is unpleasant, a sewer backup brings its own unique woes. Along with being a dirty job, sewer cleanup means that contaminated water has infiltrated your home. Cleaning it goes beyond just mopping it up.

Types of Water

There are three types of water that can make their way into the home.

  • Clean Water – Water directly from a water source such as supply line or faucet.
  • Gray Water – This is water that has some relatively harmless contamination such as from washing machines, flooded toilet that has no waste or a dishwasher.
  • Black Water – Microbes, sewage and harsh chemicals have tainted this type of water. If the problem is from flooding, it should be considered this type since it traveled through various environments to reach your home.

Cleanup Expectations

When it comes to sewer cleanup, safety precautions need to be taken. In many cases, contacting a professional to assist with the problem will ensure it is done properly. During the cleanup process, extra steps are needed to ensure the home is free of contaminants.

Personal protection gear should be worn to avoid contact with possible contaminants. This includes rubber gloves and boots, eye protection and a face mask.
Block off the flooded area to avoid it spreading to other areas of the house.
Sewage water should be eliminated as quickly as possible. The best ways include a pump or filtered wet vacuum.
Soil and debris affected should bagged and thrown away, as well as any saturated carpeting, rugs, insulation and other porous materials.
Personal belongings should be sorted and taken out of the home. While some items may be salvageable, some will likely have to be thrown away such as an food or items that can’t be washed.
Once everything is removed, let the area thoroughly dry. Along with opening windows, if possible, use fans.
Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize. Any area of the home that has been touched by black water needs to be cleaned with bacterial cleansers.

Sewer cleanup is not a fun job, but it is necessary to ensure your home gets back to normal.

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