Cleaning Sewage Backup in a Bathtub

5/2/2020 (Permalink)

Sewer backup in a Whisper Walk, FL bathroom

Let’s face it: Sewer backup into your home is just about the most disgusting thing that can happen. Bathtub backup is a close second.
Unfortunately, when you have backed-up bathtub, it often doesn’t stay in the bathtub. It overflows and spreads. Read on to discover what steps can you take when this happens, what can you clean by yourself, and when should you call water damage experts in Whisper Walk, FL.

Steps To Take On Your Own

Regardless of whether or not you decide to enlist professional help, there are a few things you can do as soon as the backup happens:

• Get your family and pets out of the house.
  
• Move any items that are in danger of contamination outside of the sewer backup danger zone.
  
• Call your utility companies to turn off your water, electricity, and gas.
  
• Open windows as soon as possible to try to dry the area; mold growth can start as soon as 24 hours after flooding.
  
• Close doors to restrict the contamination, if possible.
  
• Throw away any items that have already been contaminated.
  
• Check with your insurance to see what coverage you have.
  
  

When To Call an Expert
It can be difficult to clean a backed-up sewer or bathtub on your own in a safe and effective manner. An expert in emergency restoration services should be called to do the following:

• Remove the standing sewer water
  
• Dispose of any debris that remains after the water has been removed
  
• Remove any carpet or flooring that has been contaminated
  
• Wash the walls and floors with disinfectant
  
• Inspect your home for mold
  
  

It is especially important to call an expert if the backed-up mess has been sitting in your home for 24 hours or more, or for an unknown amount of time. The longer it sits, the more dangerous it becomes, and the more damage it can do to your home.
Both time and safety are of the essence after a sewer backup. Act quickly to salvage what you can, and don't hesitate to enlist the help of trained technicians.