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How To Fix Sewage Backup in Your Home

Sewage backup in my house

No one expects a sewage backup in their home, but if it happens to you, there are a few things you need to know about how to clean up your home. It’s a good idea to call a professional at California Steam Clean for sewage backup cleanup services. However, there are some things you can do to mitigate the damage before help arrives. 

Evacuate During Water Damage Restoration 

When sewage has flooded your home, it may be necessary to evacuate the area. Sewage can be hazardous and contaminates anything it touches. You should also plan to evacuate your pets since it is harmful to them as well. Take the safe route and plan to have your family and your pets stay elsewhere during the cleaning process. 

Turn Off the Power

During a sewage overflow, you should make sure to remove any electrical hazards to avoid the risk of electrocution. Start by turning off the electrical power in the affected area. Electrical wires or appliances can come into contact with standing water or wet materials. Try to locate the main circuit breaker in the basement, but be careful. If you can’t safely turn off the power, do not go near the electrical devices. 

Clean Up the Right Way 

Sewage water can carry a host of diseases that can make you sick. If you decide to clean anything up before the professionals arrive, there are a few things you need to protect yourself. Make sure to wear protective clothing like a face mask, eyeglasses, gloves, and rubber boots before walking through sewage water. This can protect you from ruining your clothing and keep you from getting sick. 

Shut Off the Valves

One of the most important things to remember is to shut off the valve for the main water line of your home. If you are not sure how to do this, a quick internet search should show you how to shut off utilities during a disaster. Remember – don’t use the water supply system in your home. You should not use the water supply until the backup problem is fixed. This means not flushing the toilets or draining tubs and sinks.

Air Out the House and Sanitize 

While you are waiting for our team at California Steam Clean, open the windows or doors to let in some fresh air and ventilate the area. It can be hazardous to your health if you continue to breathe in the fumes without a mask. It can even make you sick. 

However, if you decide to clean up, you can start doing a few simple things like adding chlorine bleach to the standing water to help disinfect things. 

We hope you do not have to experience a sewage backup in your home, but if you do, call us right away. We have the right equipment and know-how to get the job done and clean your home up. When you try to handle the contaminated water yourself, you can put yourself at risk of contracting diseases. Make sure to contact California Steam Clean for water damage restoration and mold remediation services.