Sewage back flow problems can be treacherous to your health.
Sewage back flow problems can be treacherous to your health.
If you are experiencing drainage backing up into your bathroom toilets, bath tubs, and showers, it is time to telephone your plumber. Sewage will contain germs so it must be cleaned up and the plumbing system repaired right away.
Dilute a cup of bleach with 5 Imperial gallons of water and start sanitising the toilet, even before the plumbers come in. Protect yourself from germs by donning a face mask, boots, gloves and full length trousers; ensure that ageing and small family members keep out – even pets should not be allowed in the affected area. Sterilise your hands with soap and hot water after the cleanup. You can help keep drainage from backing up into your home by limiting the amount of water going down the drain.
It may be a clog between the shower and toilet, or the waste line may be plugged. However, the most significant thing to think about is saving your family from dangerous waste.
Vomiting, fever, chills, stomach pain, diarrhea are some of the symptoms of exposure to sewerage. Consult a doctor straightaway if you , or anyone in your household, exhibit any of the above symptoms.
Use a disinfectant (1 cup bleaching agent in 5 gallons water)to sanitise any toilet items, toys, fixtures or other items that may have been polluted by the sewage. Throw away items that cannot be washed and cleaned (such as mattresses, stuffed animals, baby toys, and wood cutting boards) and food that may have come in contact with sewage water.
A drains contractors sewer snake is the best piece of equipment for drainage backup in a shower area. A plumbing snake that is a quarter inch thick and twenty five feet long will be the best choice. The snake can be maneuvered conveniently down the plumbing pipes. Sometimes a toilet in the bathroom is quite clear while the shower in the same area has gotten clogged. This is due to the fact that the toilet trap is typically about six inches above the floor level, whereas the typical shower drain is installed level with the flooring.
Call a professional plumber or drains contractor if you are unable to clear the back up yourself. Not only would they find exactly where the block is but they would also clean up the leaked sewage thoroughly for you saving a lot of effort and grief. It is smart to get a plumber in if you don’t have knowledge when is comes to drainage backups and other plumbing issues.