Sewage backup is classed as category 3 water, which the industry calls black water. It carries bacteria, viruses and parasites, and it is the one type of water damage where the health risk outweighs the structural damage. It is not a job to attempt with domestic cleaning products.
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How sewage cleanup is handled
The governing principle is that porous material which has absorbed contaminated water cannot be cleaned reliably. It is removed and disposed of rather than treated in place.
- Technicians in appropriate personal protective equipment
- Containment of the affected area to prevent tracking through the property
- Extraction and disposal of contaminated water and solids
- Removal of contaminated carpet, pad, drywall and insulation
- Disinfection of remaining surfaces with antimicrobial treatment
- Structural drying, deodorisation and reinstatement
What not to do
Do not run a domestic wet vacuum through it, do not use a household air mover, and keep people and pets out of the area until it is contained. Both push contaminated aerosols into the rest of the building.
If the backup is coming from a main rather than a fixture, the cause needs dealing with as well, or the cleanup will be repeated.
Serving Tucson and the surrounding area
We cover Tucson and the surrounding communities, including Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina Foothills, Vail and Sahuarita. If you are not sure whether your address is covered, call and ask.
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