15 Critical Steps of Basement Sewage Backup Cleanup in Lakewood WA

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INTRODUCTION
A sewage backup is one of the common problem and
most of the time the homeowner don't know about
the effect of sewage backup. Whether it comes up
through floor drains or backs up into sinks, you
smell it first, and as per smell consider it to
come from a drain or sink. Once you figure out
the cause, then you need to repair it as soon.
Therefore you need to know "How to clean sewage
backup in the basement? We know, because we
handle raw sewage cleanup in Lakewood WA.
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What to Do Immediately After a Basement Sewer
Backup

• Before starting your sewage backup cleanup, take
  care of these important details.
• Make it very clear that no one is to enter the
  affected area.
• Open as many windows as possible right away.
• Pre-treat flooded areas with small splashes of
  chlorine bleach.
• Call your insurance company and sewage backup
  cleanup company.

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How To Clean Up Sewer Backup In The Basement
To clean up raw sewage in the basement, you must
first understand the risks. Utility lines coming
into a wet basement can be very dangerous. If you
have any doubts about your safety, contact the
citys utility companies immediately and you can
request them to shut off your electricity and
gas. If sewage backup hasnt affected basement
connections and outlets, follow these 10 cleanup
steps.
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15 Critical Steps of Basement Sewage Backup
Cleanup
1. PROTECT YOURSELF FIRST 2. PROTECT THE REST OF
THE HOUSE 3. IDENTIFY AND DRAIN 4. CLEAR OUT
EVERYTHING 5. BE READY TO SHOVEL 6. PULL UP
FLOORING 7. FINISH WITH A WET VAC
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8. SCRUB AND RINSE 9. SANITIZE ALL SURFACES 10.
CHECK THE SUMP PUMP 11. START THE DRYING
PROCESS 12. GET YOURSELF CLEANED UP 13. START
DRYING THE BASEMENT 14. ARRANGE FOR
INSPECTIONS 15. CHECK FOR MOLD
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What Should I Do If I am Exposed to Sewage?
Though DIY sewage cleanup in the basement may
seem like a good idea, it is important to
remember that you are putting yourself at risk
for contracting diseases. Even small jobs require
the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
You must always wear rubber gloves, non-slip
boots, heavy coveralls, and wrap-around goggles
or face masks when cleaning up sewage in your
basement. You will also need an OSHA-approved
respirator or face mask when using these PPEs.
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Additional Safety Protocols Should Also Be
Followed During This Process.
1) Scrub hands thoroughly, 2) Never touch your
mouth, eyes, nose, or ears while working, 3)
Securely bag work gear, store it in a safe place,
and take a shower at the end of each cleanup
session. 4) Disinfect and cover any injury right
away, and contact your doctor.
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When To Call in The Professionals
Your health condition is a important in deciding
when to call in a certified restoration company.
If you face any of these situations in a basement
flooded with sewage, you need to immediately call
in the professional sewage backup cleanup in
Lakewood WA. 1) Ruined Flooring, 2) Sewage
Spread, 3) Exposure Time, 4) Compromised
Equipment, 5) Insurers Recommendation
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What Are The Signs Of Sewage Backup In Basement?
Sewers back up into your basement first because
they have the lowest drains in your house. If you
know what to look for, you can spot an impending
sewer problem before it becomes a major
catastrophe. 1) Foul smells coming from your
drains. 2) Bubbling toilets or drains. 3)
Multiple slow or clogged drains or toilets. 4)
Standing water or water coming out of a sewer
cleanout pipe. 5) Strange fixture issues.
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Call us For Sewage Backup Cleanup in Lakewood WA
Are you facing a sewage backup problem and
looking for professionals in Lakewood WA? Tacoma
Water Damage Repair is a well-known name in
sewage backup cleanup in Lakewood WA. We have a
certified technician who is always on call to
provide basic instruction and free consultation.
We will be on-site in about an hour to handle
emergency sewage backup cleanup in Lakewood and
nearby areas. Our experts take charge of the
situation, find the problem, fix it from the
source, and clean the area. If you need more
information about sewage backup cleanup in
Lakewood WA, then call us at 253-243-2171.
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TACOMA WATER DAMAGE REPAIR
Address 2424 South 41st Street, Apt 411, Tacoma,
WA 98409 Phone [phone] Email Tacomawaterd
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