Does your septic tank need emptying?

Something that isn't talked about much but deserves attention is the septic tank. A septic tank is used to collect and manage residential sewage. It is important to keep a check on it to ensure it's not overflowing and to prevent sewage problems. Here are few signs to look out for that indicate your septic tank has reached its capacity.

1. Water Pooling

If you notice a pool of water surrounding the drain field of the septic system, it is an indication that the tank is overflowing. When the tank gets full, the drain field piping system gets clogged with all the solid waste. This results in the liquid seeping out to the surface. So if you find yourself in a situation like this, you should immediately get your system pumped.

2. Slow moving drains

A clog could cause your drains to move slowly. But even after resorting to unclogging methods, if you still find your drains lagging, it could mean your septic system is full. And this could also be a reason for slow flushing in toilets.

3. Odour

Along with waste, a septic tank also accumulates gray water coming from showers, sinks, washing machines and dish washers. When this water is combined with black water coming from toilets, it produces a foul smell that is enough to keep visitors away. If you smell something unpleasant around your home, call for professional services without any second thoughts.

4. An overly green lawn

If the grass above your septic tank system appears to be much greener than usual, this could be a sign of sewage breakout or leakage from the septic system. In such a case your system may require emptying or a check for leakages.

5. Sewer backup

One of the most obvious ways to tell that your septic system can take no more is a sewer backup. If you experience this in your bathroom or even in your basement, you need to call a professional right away to get the matter fixed.

When it comes to sewage cleanups, we are the experts. Contact us on 0427 411 789 for a professional cleanup.

Bio-hazard cleaning – why and what?

Mention the term bio-hazard, and we think of a risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work, especially with microorganisms. In simple words, if any living organism comes in contact with a biological hazard, it can pose a threat to its health.

We might know what a bio-hazard material is and what the causes are for it. But do you know what is involved in a bio-hazard clean-up?

If you do know (Great!), if not, then go ahead and read this blog.

When a bio-hazard clean-up takes place, the situation is completely assessed with caution and all items like carpet, furniture, wallpaper, etc. are removed and dealt with carefully. They get disposed in bio-hazard bags at a federal and state regulated site for disposal. If you think wearing a safety gear is enough to take up the task for a bio-hazard cleaning then you’re wrong, because no family member, colleague or regular cleaner are trained to deal with bio-hazardous situations. A professional however will have blood-borne pathogen (BBP) training, own protective gear, would be receiving regular inoculation of Hepatitis B vaccine and exposure evaluation.

Therefore bio-hazard cleaning is no layman task and requires well trained and equipped professionals. Bio Cleanse Services is a company dedicated to clean and remediate the affected area by following strict guidelines in the clean-up, removal and disposal of bio-hazardous/bio-medical waste.

So if you’re caught in a bio-hazard situation? Call Bio Cleanse at 042 741 1789 or visit our website: http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/ . We are here to help

10 point checklist for a flooded home

The impact of a flood whether big or small, on homes and other properties can be quite devastating. If you ever find your home caught amidst a flood, do not panic. Call for restoration services of a professional cleaning company to repair the damaged property. However, immediate action will help to prevent any further damage including problems like mould.

Before the experts can reach your doorstep, there is a list of things you need to take care of:

1. Shut off the water supply. Avoid any further water damage from leaky appliances, broken pipes or blocked drains.
2. Before you begin to remove all electronic items and home appliances from wet areas, make sure the power supply is turned off.
3. Do not switch on the lights while working in areas affected by a flood.
4. Capture a few shots of the area prior to the restoration process as documentation for insurance purpose.
5. Wear protective gear before starting to clean the damaged area to prevent direct contact with contaminants.
6. To avoid stubborn stains on the carpet, place aluminium foil below furniture legs.
7. Lift curtains and pin up furniture skirts to keep them from coming in contact with wet flooring or carpets.
8. Remove delicate and high-value items that are prone to rust and corrosion immediately.
9. Dispose of food, utensils, and tableware that have been contaminated due to flood water.
10. Reach out to your insurance provider to claim for damages. 

After handling the flood damage till here, turn to the experts at Bio Cleanse Services. Call us on 0427411789 and let us take on the remediation procedure. Our technicians are highly trained and equipped with the best of equipment to ensure they restore your premises back to a clean and safe condition.

Steps in Meth Lab Cleaning

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Meth (methamphetamine) labs, used to make the illegal drug methamphetamine, turn up in houses, apartments, motel rooms, sheds, trailers and even motor vehicles. Any house that has been used to cook meth can still have the harmful chemicals present in the vicinity even though the cooking has stopped. Cleaning of meth labs is essential as the fumes contain toxic chemicals that give rise to a number of health problems like headaches, nausea, dizziness, breathing problems or respiratory irritation and, skin and eye irritation.

You need to get a thorough cleaning done before moving into the property. Here are some DIY tips to clean the place before asking for professional help.

1. First and foremost, determine if the property was used for meth lab cooking. And if so, to what extent? 
2. After being seized, the property is aired out, decontaminated and closed for security reasons by the professionals. This short term airing-out is not enough for the area. Therefore it is necessary to air out the area before and during the cleaning process. Air out the property for at least 3 to 5 days. 
3. Before starting any cleaning process, wear certified protective gear like gloves, goggles, and protective clothing. Respirators that offer protection against fumes are recommended. 
4. Get rid of all the unnecessary items and dispose them properly. 
5. Get rid of all the visibly contaminated objects or items that have odour. Most of the area in the vicinity of the cooking kit will be full of stains. Its best to get rid of it. 
6. All the surfaces need to be properly cleaned with adequate cleaning methods, keeping personal healthcare in mind. 
7. The ventilation system carries the air around in the house and particularly has most of the fumes sedimented. Cleaning the ventilation is very important before starting to reside in the premises. 
8. Leave the plumbing and any additional odour removal to the professionals. 

Meth lab cleaning is a complicated process involving the use of many counter chemicals in order to neutralize the effect of the existing chemicals used to cook meth. It is highly advisable to hire expert professionals for meth lab cleaning.

We, at Bio Cleanse Services, cover all aspects such as assessing the property, devising a solution, removal and disposal of hazardous chemicals, property cleanup, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVACs), High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuuming, decontamination and sanitisation of property and post sampling to ensure that it is chemical free and safe to occupy. Our service areas are Goulburn, Canberra, Batemans Bay and surrounding areas of NSW.

Death Cleanup

When death occurs, the family typically doesn't move out. It’s the job of the remediation service to remove any sign of incident. This is done to avoid any infection caused by the tragic circumstances.

The federal regulations consider all bodily fluids to be biohazards. Blood or tissue at a crime scene is considered to be a potential source of infection that could harm a living organism.

Biohazardous technicians have the knowledge to safely handle biohazardous material and to know what to look for at the scene. It’s necessary to call a biohazard company to deal with a suicide clean up. They are experts in handling various types of messy situations, violent deaths, animal-hoarding sites, meth labs, etc.

When a tragedy occurs these professional bioremediation technicians come well equipped with personal protective equipment. They then assess the situation and decide what equipment to use to make the site inhabitable once again.

This protective equipment includes: 

• Personal protective gear which is non-porous, the suits are one use suits with filtered respirators and safety gloves.
• Use of biohazard waste containers to dispose of the waste materials.
• Use of disinfectants to destroy viruses and microbes.
• Using industrial-strength deodorizers to eliminate bad odour after a disaster.
• Use of solvents to kill bacteria and viruses.
• Use of chemicals to kill broad spectrum bacteria.

The process of cleaning up a scene that involved a violent death, including suicide, needs to include these resources so that the remediation of the area goes beyond purely wiping up blood.

We at Bio Cleanse Services are specialized in death and trauma cleanup. We have helped thousands of families and businesses to reinstate their property in its pre-loss condition.

We know exactly how to deal with death and trauma with compassion, care, and communication. As a result, we can help alleviate some of the grief when such tragic circumstances occur. Call us on 0412547547 to avail of our services.