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No one wants to deal with a sewage back up but whether we like it or not, it can happen sometimes. It can be quite frustrating and can cause extensive property damage, not to mention the health risks that you and your family are exposed to. Sewage backup cleanup is necessary to ensure everything in your home is safe and free of any germs or whatsoever associated with the sewage backup incident. Sewage backup can be prevented. Here are some things you can do to keep sewage out of your home.

• Watch What You Flush

You should not flush anything aside from fecal matters and urine. Paper towels, baby wipes, and tissues are not meant to be flushed, or else, it can cause clogs and backups. To avoid confusion, put only toilet paper in the bathroom so others won’t accidentally flush anything that should not be flushed in the first place.

• Do Not Throw Grease Down The Drain

It may seem pretty easy to just throw those liquid grease straight to the drain, but did you know that it can solidify in the pipe and block your drain? When it does, it can cause a sewage backup or more serious drainage issues.

• Check shower drains

When you shower, you automatically think that shower drains won’t clog – after all, only water and soap goes down, right? Hair too. When it goes down the drain, hair can cause clogs and clogs are a good reason for backups.

However, when sewage backup already occurs, you have no choice but to deal with it. As soon as you start to notice the problem, call a professional plumber near you. And while waiting for the help to arrive, you might like to start doing the following to ensure your family’s health and safety:

• Make sure the area is clear – do not let children and pets go near the affected area. If possible, evacuate them to a safer and cleaner place.
• Shut off the main switch on your home to prevent further problems.
• Turn off any running water – make sure all the taps are switch off.
• Open all the doors and windows to allow proper ventilation. 
• Take everything that is not contaminated away from the area.

Also, don’t forget to contact your municipal authority to inform them about the sewage backup happening in your home. 

When it comes to sewage backup cleanup, it is important to leave the task to the professionals. Well, you can try cleaning it but only if it is a minor issue and only if you have the proper knowledge and cleaning skills. A professional sewage backup cleanup is always a good choice, especially in cases such as:

• The spill has scattered to a good portion of your home
• The backup occurred for more than a day. At this point, the backup can pose a threat to your family’s health.
• One of the family members has health issues that may be further aggravated by bacteria in the wastewater.

Sewage backup cleanup needs professional skills and expertise in order to minimize property damage as well as lessen its risk to your family’s health. Let the professionals do their job for better and faster results.