Sewage backups in your home or business can be a major inconvenience and health hazard. Raw sewage, which contains potentially harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites, can pose a serious threat to your well-being. Sewage Cleanup Service can quickly and effectively address sewage backups and restore your property to a safe and habitable condition.
## Topics Covered:
– Cleanup and Disinfection
– How to Remove Sewage Odor from Your House after a Backup
Sewage Cleanup Service follows comprehensive protocols to ensure proper cleanup and disinfection of sewage-affected areas.
### Cleanup Process:
– Removal of standing sewage and contaminated materials
– Thorough cleaning of all affected surfaces with EPA-approved disinfectants
– Removal of contaminated drywall and insulation (if necessary)
### Disinfection Process:
– Application of EPA-registered disinfectants to kill harmful microorganisms
– Focus on high-touch surfaces and areas where sewage may have spread
– Double disinfection to ensure complete eradication of bacteria and viruses
## How to Remove Sewage Odor from Your House after a Backup:
Even after sewage cleanup and disinfection, a lingering odor may persist. Here are steps to help remove the smell:
**Ventilation:** Open windows and doors to air out the affected area.
**Dehumidifiers:** Use dehumidifiers to remove moisture from the air, which can trap odors.
**Baking soda:** Place bowls of baking soda around the affected area to absorb odors.
**Vinegar:** Boil a mixture of vinegar and water in a pot to release odor-neutralizing vapors.
**Professional Odor Removal:** Contact a Sewage Cleanup Service for professional odor removal solutions.