What You Should and Shouldn’t Do in a Sewage Removal Situation

Posted: Jan 11, 2016
Author: AdvantaClean of West Knoxville

When sewage floods your home, you may wonder what to do next and if it’s even safe to stay inside of your house. When you embark on the sewage removal process, keep in mind that your main priority should be safety, and that exposure to biological contaminants can threaten your health and the health of your family members.

What to Do

After sewage floods your home, it’s best to stay out of all affected areas and give us a call at AdvantaClean of West Knoxville right away for help with the sewage removal process. You should also turn off your home’s HVAC system, if it is safe to do so, and treat any traces of sewage as if they could be hazardous.

What Not to Do

In order to maintain your safety, there are several things you should avoid doing at all costs after sewage floods your home. These include some of the following:

• Don’t try to use your household vacuum to get rid of some of the water.
• Avoid turning on your television or any other household appliances.
• Stay out of any rooms where the ceiling up above has started to sag, and don’t turn on a ceiling fan if the ceiling above it is wet.

We realize that the sewage removal process can be overwhelming. Due to this, we’ll help you know exactly what to do and what not to do after sewage floods your home and make sure that we’re able to restore your home back to a safe condition as soon as possible.