Sewage
backup can be extremely dangerous to your
health. If you are experiencing sewage backing up into your toilets, bath tubs,
and showers, it is time to call your plumber. Sewage contains germs such as E. coli,
Cryptosporidium, Hepatitis A, and Shigella, so it must be cleaned up and the
plumbing system repaired immediately.
While you are waiting for the
plumbers to arrive, begin to clean up the area with a solution of one cup
bleach to every five gallons of water. Keep children, the elderly, and pets
away from the area, and wear long pants, eyewear, gloves and boots. Wash your
hands afterwards with soap and clean warm water. You can help keep sewage from
backing up into your home by limiting the amount of water going down the drain.
It may be a clog between the
shower and toilet, or the waste line may be plugged. Whatever the cause,
protecting you and your family from harmful waste needs to be your first
concern.
Symptoms from being exposed to
sewage may include diarrhoea, stomach pain, fever, chills, and vomiting. Seek
medical attention right away if you experience any of these symptoms.
You must also clean all items and
surfaces that were touched by the sewage, including children's toys, by using
use one cup of unscented household bleach to every five gallons of water. Throw
away items that cannot be washed and cleaned (such as mattresses, stuffed
animals, baby toys, and wood cutting boards) and food that may have come in
contact with sewage water.
If the sewage backup is in the
shower area, try using a snake. A one quarter inch snake that is 25 feet is
your best bet. It will move more easily through the line. You may find that the
shower trap gets backed up, while the toilet in the same bathroom does not. This
is due to the fact that the toilet trap is typically about six inches above the
floor level, whereas the typical shower drain is installed level with the
floor.
If you are in London and looking for sewage backup
cleaning or mould remediation,
you may consider a lot of companies offering their service. If you have any
related queries, do call their office today.
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