What is sewage?
Sewage overflow is harmful and needs to be cleaned by professionals promptly and carefully. Sewage is water-waste that is discharged when the structure that holds and transports it, is damaged and allows it to spread outside of the structure that contains it. Sewage contains pathogens and humans/animal contact that can be dangerous and will lead to illness.
Is Sewage overflow safe to come into contact with?
No, sewage is not safe to come into contact with. In the water damage restoration sector, sewage is black water, that is known as Category 3. It is the most contaminated source of water containing toxins, organic waste, and other organisms dangerous to humans and animals. The organic matter multiplies and becomes more toxic as time progresses, so immediate attention is required to safely undertake Sewage Cleaning.
Can I undertake sewage cleaning myself?
Do not attempt to clean sewage overflow yourself, it can be dangerous! It is filled with harmful toxic organisms and matter that can be harmful if it comes into contact or is ingested. Keep yourself, your family, and your pets away from it.
To undertake sewage cleaning you need to have the correct protective gear and equipment to shield you from coming into contact with the sewage. You will also need to mask up to deal with the smell and more importantly to ensure you do not inhale any sewage particles.
How quickly after a spill should sewage cleaning commence?
Because sewage is organic water-waste it is contaminated, therefore the clean-up should start as soon as possible to avoid the spread and growth of contaminates and the damage these can do to porous surfaces in particular. Sewage overflow will need cleaning and effective sanitisation to ensure there are no harmful particles lingering after the clean-up.
Call a professional sewage cleaning service in Melbourne immediately if you have a sewage overflow issue.
Can sewage on carpet be cleaned?
No, sewage contaminates porous surfaces like carpet and the best practice is to remove the carpet, sanitise and if necessary dry the affected areas.
Who should I engage for professional sewage cleaning Melbourne?
Call Capital, we have experience in safe cleaning and sanitisation of sewage affected surfaces. Our Water Damage Restoration Technicians use the most effective PPE to keep safe and the most advanced techniques to clean up sewage without spreading contamination.
We have experience in Sewage Cleaning Melbourne and work with water companies to assist in sewage clean ups resulting from impacts of failures to their structure.
Call us to discuss our sewage cleaning requirements in Melbourne and we will advise on the best way to proceed.
