Sewage Cleaning Services Melbourne

Cleaning sewage backflow is something we know all about at Capital Restoration (a division of Capital Facility Services). 

We have managed sewage cleaning programs for over 20 years and know what to do and how to minimise risks of contamination from the bacteria and pathogens that thrive in sewage. 

For Sewage cleaning services in Melbourne call us 24/7 on 1300 554 418.

What to do if you are affected by sewage overflow

If you are affected by a sewage overflow, make sure you do the following

1. Do not go into rooms contaminated with sewage overflow or wastewater if you do not have appropriate personal protective gear. 
2. Do not touch any sewage contaminated surfaces or materials.  Touching contaminated surfaces could be detrimental to your health as you encounter bacteria and pathogenic toxins. 
3. If a burst sewage pipe has caused the sewage overflow, then make sure you turn off the water supply.
4. Switch off electricity in affected areas to avoid electrocution
5. Ensure that you have a qualified plumber identify the cause of the overflow (or we can organise this for you!).  If you do not fix the underlying problem the issue could continue or resurface when you least expect it. 
6. Open all windows and doors to increase ventilation in the sewage-contaminated area but make sure you close doors to avoid the spread of contamination in unaffected areas in your home.   By improving the airflow in the contaminated area, you are slowing down the spread of bacteria and mould. 
7. Do not run your heating and cooling in areas contaminated by sewage as it may spread the bacteria and mould spores that grow in it. 
8. Make sure you do not move contaminated content from an area that has been affected by sewage overflow into an area that is not contaminated.  By doing so you will probably contaminate unaffected areas of your home.
9. Inform your insurance company of the sewage spill in your home or business
10. Contact Capital Restoration immediately so that a Water Damage Restoration Technician can commence the sewage cleaning program.  Call 1300 554 418.

Visit our website at https://www.capitalrestorationcleaning.com.au/sewage-cleaning-service/ for a more detailed overview of what to do if you are affected by sewage overflow.

Sewage cleaning services can not selvedge sewage affected carpet

Water damaged carpet cleaning cannot be undertaken on a carpet that is contaminated by sewage. Water from sewage overflow or backflow is considered black water and contains toxins and bacterial pathogens that are detrimental to health.  Sewage impacted carpet and underlay must be removed and disposed of carefully and the subfloor sanitised appropriately.  

Removing wet carpet affected by sewage is part of the IICRC process for water damage restoration. 

Experts in sewage cleaning in Melbourne

At Capital we know that leaving sewage backflow unattended for long periods is risky business, as black water contains faeces, is contaminated and can be toxic to human health.    That is why we offer a 24/7 sewage cleaning service across Melbourne.   Our aim is to attend to sewage cleanups within an hour across Melbourne.