Sewage Spill - A Health Hazard

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A sewage spill is one of the most unpleasant situations that can occur in your home, not to mention one that can damage your property and cause serious sanitation problems. A septic tank backup, a toilet overflow, a clogged drain, or area flooding due to a natural calamity, all classify as water damage and can create a hazardous environment for your family. Also of paramount concern is the health risk of being exposed, especially to a sewage spill. If the spill is small, you can choose to clean it up yourself with specialized cleaning products to disinfect the area. But if the spill is massive, it’s best to call in the professionals. Even just being in the vicinity of the spill can put your family’s health at risk, because the contaminants contained in sewage and septic tank spills can cause serious illness or disease.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when a sewage spill occurs:

Evacuate

It is important to act quickly and evacuate all people with compromised immune systems, or problems like asthma. These would include young children, the infirm and the elderly, and even your pets. Ensure that nobody eats or drinks in the location of the spill.

Act quickly

The longer you are exposed to the sewage, the worse it gets, because bacteria spread quickly. Parasites, fungi and viruses are also among the agents found in raw sewage responsible for causing diseases like Hepatitis A. Allowing time to pass before clean-up may also create foul doors that will later be difficult to remove. Therefore, spills must be dealt with promptly.

Stay protected

Spills must also be dealt with in a safe manner, wearing protective gear, considering that one is handling infectious waste. Wear waterproof boots and gloves, a face mask, safety goggles or similar protective eyewear, and thick clothing which is best to throw away after the cleanup. If one already has any wounds, cuts or bruises on the body, they must be covered up so that they do not get exposed to sewage.

How long has it been there?

If the spill or overflow has happen when no one is around, it’s likely that it has been sitting around for some hours. It is probably too late to stop bacteria from spreading. Safety gear is essential in such a situation and breathing apparatuses are highly advised.

Mould growth

It is also necessary to protect other areas and your property such as furniture from the overflow. Water damage creates an environment conducive to the growth of mould or fungi. This can play havoc with your family’s health in the long run.

After the cleanup, the property must be thoroughly decontaminated, to create a safe and healthy environment in your home.

See Also: Proper sewage cleanup is necessary

Call in the pros

Getting professional help is necessary in case of a large spill. We at Bio Cleanse Services handle sewage cleanup in a professional manner. Apart from cleaning up the disgusting mess, we also clean carpet and upholstery, decontaminate and restore your property. Speed is our forte, and this would not only mean damage control but would also help you get back to normal life quickly. Call us on 0427 411 789.

Trauma cleaning scenario

When a loved one commits suicide or is a victim of a violent crime, the scene left behind might be too painful or traumatic for family and friends of the loved one. One of the most distressing parts of a crime scene, suicide or accident is the need to make the area safe for living. It is due to such incidents or serious accidents, that a delicate situation which leads to trauma and how to handle the situation with regards to property and public places.

Most property owner’s lack the knowledge and equipment in regards to a safe and permanent clean-up when decontaminating the scene. Cleaning the place would be psychologically difficult for most individuals including family members and friends if they don’t have the skill to decontaminate and clean the blood-borne diseases that might occur. It is very natural to call and inform the police and crime scene investigators. But what about the mess left behind after the evidence is collected?

It is essential to call trained, professional and experienced specialists, who have dealt with such cases. Bio Cleanse Services provides trauma cleaning service with the assurance to restore the contaminated property to its original condition. Call us 0412 547 547 or 042 741 1789 or visit http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/trauma-cleaning/

Mould growth and the need for remediation

Most people don’t consider mould growth a serious problem. But they are wrong.  Mould growth is a serious issue and any indication of mould growth at your home or office should be considered a serious issue.

Mould growth can take place due to various reasons. One of the most common reasons is by humidity and water damage. If that’s the case, then mould remediation is necessary as it can cause serious health concerns. Not only is mould bad for your health, it can severely damage and devalue your property, creating unwanted strain to your property as well.

Exposure to mould can have serious health issues like nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing, wheezing, eye irritation and in severe cases skin irritation. Often young children and elderly people and the most prone to being affected by mould.

Mould growth takes place in places with a lot of moisture. Areas around leaks in roof, pipes, areas under the sink and in bathrooms are common breeding grounds for mould spores.

See also: Different Types of Mould that Grow at Your Home 

Bio Cleanse is a professional outfit when it comes to mould remediation. We specialize in providing quality services with extremely high mould inspection standards. Our trained technicians use innovative technology and treat any area or item affected by mould. Give us a call at 042 741 1789 or visit our website http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/mould-remediation/ to schedule an appointment with us.  

Reasons to remember why urine and faeces clean-up is important

Urine and faeces of animals can be a nuisance to clean. It is a very unpleasant and tedious task to do. Mostly the problem with urine and faeces arises from inappropriate handling of animal waste.

Here are three reasons as to why it is important to clean urine and faeces: 

Disease control
Urine and faeces are biohazard wastes that carry diseases like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. Accidental ingestion of animal waste can result in vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. Other health risks can be hookworms, roundworms and tapeworms that are also associated with urine and faeces of animals.

Fly control
A well-known fact is that flies will consume and lay their eggs in faeces. The very same fly then enters a house and spread diseases in food and on other surfaces. 

Odour control
The urine and faeces of animals contains compound that can be harmful to human beings in very high concentration. Bad odour upsets a person and also leads to respiratory diseases such as asthma, etc.

Always keep in mind that prevention is better than cure! So take necessary precautions by calling Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd. Our professional cleaning services for urine and faeces sites are done in a systematic manner. Call us on 042 741 1789 or visit http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/ to provide you the best we got to offer.