{"id":444,"date":"2021-01-12T12:19:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T12:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/moraine-oh-puroclean-emergency-services\/biohazard-cleanup\/sewage-cleanup-sanitization\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:56:11","slug":"sewage-cleanup-sanitization","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/moraine-oh-puroclean-emergency-services\/services\/biohazard-cleanup\/sewage-cleanup-sanitization\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewage Cleanup: Basements, Bathrooms and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast Professional Sewage Cleanup &#8211; Basements, Bathrooms, Kitchens &amp; More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewage backups are a serious health hazard and should be addressed immediately. If you\u2019re facing sewage issues, call PuroClean Emergency Services for expert, compassionate service. <a href=\"tel:+19374019700\">(937) 401-9700<\/a>. Serving Ohio from Dayton to Cincinnati with 24\/7 sewage cleanup services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#why\">Why Sewage Backups Occur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#process\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#process\">The Professional Cleanup Process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#help\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#help\">Get Professional Sewage Cleanup Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sewage backup is a serious health risk.<\/strong> Blocked sewer lines can lead to sewage leaks\u2014thick, dark water filled with harmful bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Exposure puts people and pets at risk for illness, making fast, professional cleanup essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a backup in your home or business, don\u2019t wait. Prompt repairs help prevent contamination from spreading into living or working spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You might like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/moraine-oh-puroclean-emergency-services\/blog\/how-to-clean-up-sewage\/\">How to Clean Up Sewage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why Sewage Backups Occur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what causes sewer line issues can help you avoid future damage. To support you, we\u2019ve put together a helpful list of common causes\u2014and how to prevent or respond to a sewage backup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Drain Pipe Clogs<\/strong> &#8211; Sewage can back up into your home or business when either your drain lines or the main sewer line gets clogged. For example, if one commode creates a sewage blockage, the drain tied to that toilet, or the mainline of more toilets, will likely also be obstructed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tree Roots<\/strong> &#8211; Large tree roots may grow into pipes, causing them to crack or shift over time. Even if the trees aren\u2019t on your property, roots from nearby yards can reach your sewer line and lead to blockages or backups. To help prevent costly damage, keep an eye on where trees are planted\u2014especially near your main sewer line or septic system connection. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aging Sewer Lines<\/strong> &#8211; Aging sewage systems can deteriorate and crack, leading to sewage blockages and flooding in homes and basements. The older your area\u2019s houses are, the greater the possibility of these types of incidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavy Rainfall<\/strong> &#8211; Heavy rain and flooding can overwhelm city sewer systems, putting your property at risk. When public storm drains can\u2019t keep up, excess water may back up into connected sewer lines\u2014leading to sewage overflow in homes or businesses.<br><br>Widespread flooding from hurricanes, rising rivers, or even sudden microbursts can mix stormwater with sewage, chemicals, and harmful bacteria. These contaminants pose serious health risks\u2014especially when wading through floodwaters or after the water recedes.<br><br>Even dried sewage waste can become airborne, increasing the risk of inhalation. Always wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when cleaning up or entering affected areas to avoid exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"process\">Our Dayton, OH, Cincinnati, OH Sewage Cleanup and Sanitation Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our cleaning and remediation procedures for Category 3 water (which describes sewer and contaminated water backup), according to the standards put in place by the <a href=\"https:\/\/iicrc.org\/iicrcstandards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification<\/a> (IICRC), are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Ensuring safety for all personnel and occupants by placing restrictions on site access to remediation personnel only in order to prevent health-related occurrences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Inspection of the jobsite along with health and safety reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Be sure that all restoration employees are equipped with the precise personal protection equipment (PPE). This includes but is not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nitrile and cut-resistant gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubber boots with steel toes and shank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full face respirator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full body suit protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Create engineering controls, firm barriers if suitable to prevent cross-contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Eradicating all potential dangers and safety risks if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Eradication of bulk water, dirt, and contaminates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Removal of all contaminated porous and semi-porous materials that are not salvageable, which can include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hardwood flooring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Padded and upholstered items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gypsum board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carpet, rugs, pad, or underlayment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vinyl flooring and underlayment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Cleaning procedures implemented, as well as the use of EPA-registered biocides and antimicrobials<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Physical cleaning of all remaining structure items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. A third-party Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is recommended to perform clearance testing to ensure the building is returned to a pre-loss condition for health and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. All materials affected by excess water are to be dried and returned to pre-loss dry condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Post restoration cleaning of all tools and machinery used<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. All demo materials removed from the building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"help\">For Professional Dayton, OH, Cincinnati, OH Sewage Cleanup Company, Call PuroClean Today!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the PuroClean professionals for sewage removal, cleaning and remediation. Whether it\u2019s from a stopped-up toilet, flood waters or sewage drain backups to manage the problem for your dwelling. PuroClean uses the latest, state-of-the-art equipment and cleansing tools to completely and effectively clean and restore all affected objects and structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PuroClean has proved time after time that our methods and our technicians are top quality, efficient, and work with care and compassion for all involved. PuroClean is your ideal damage restoration and cleaning group and we pledge to do whatever needs to be done to save and restore all homes and businesses in the communities we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":15,"menu_order":2,"template":"","class_list":["post-444","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/moraine-oh-puroclean-emergency-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/moraine-oh-puroclean-emergency-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/moraine-oh-puroclean-emergency-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/moraine-oh-puroclean-emergency-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/moraine-oh-puroclean-emergency-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/15"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/moraine-oh-puroclean-emergency-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}