Do's and Don't for drain back up's

1/3/2020 (Permalink)

A drain that has had back up water come through

Most homeowners have never worked in the disaster restoration industry. When their home is damaged by contaminated water (such as sewage, drain back-ups, or outside floodwater), it seems that the first step is to grab a shop vacuum and start sucking up the mess. However, there are many more steps and precautions that need to be taken when dealing with contaminated water. Here is a list of Do’s and Don’ts if your home is affected by contaminated water:

Do:

• Avoid all contact with sewage and items contaminated by sewage
• Wash your hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items

Don’t:

• Spread contaminated water by walking unnecessarily on damaged or wet areas
• Turn on the HVAC system if there is a possibility of spreading contaminated air
• Use household fans to dry the structure and spread contaminants
• Use products for personal hygiene and cleanliness if exposed to the contaminated areas

The best course of action for a contaminated water damage is to have it professionally mitigated. The experts at SERVPRO of Casper can assess the damage to your home, develop a plan of action, and clean up the damage safely and effectively.