Sewage Cleanup Malvern East

Sewage cleanup can be a major disruption for homeowners and businesses. Let us clean up the mess!

Understanding sewage cleanup

Sewage damage can occur for a variety of reasons in Malvern East. These can include heavy rain overwhelming plumbing, blockages in plumbing and mains waste lines, broken pipes or fitouts like toilets malfunctioning. 

The potential for contaminants is a high likelihood in these situations. Mitigation and cleanup should begin as soon as possible to ensure the damage to your Malvern East property is stopped in its tracks.

The sewage cleanup process

1.⁠ ⁠Seek professional help

Professional remediation/cleanup is recommended due to the high risk of contamination in affected materials. Kleen-Tech can provide assistance for sewage cleanup in Malvern East and follow best practices as advised by the IICRC.

2.⁠ ⁠Prioritise safety

Due to the risks of gross contaminants, bacteria and pathogens, ensuring safety is a primary consideration when dealing with sewage cleanup. Eliminating exposure should be the first step, and ensuring adequate protection for those entering the space through appropriate PPE such as non-porous coveralls, boots, gloves and masks, is essential.

3.⁠ ⁠Contain the area

Aim to limit the initial damage by containing the affected areas. This may include rectifying the plumbing issue or diverting sewage overflow from unaffected areas.

4.⁠ ⁠Removal of contaminants

Remove contaminated standing water and bulk contaminants as a first measure. Double bag removed materials to ensure safe disposal of non-salvageable items. Kleen-Tech can take the affected materials off-site for safe disposal.

5.⁠ ⁠Santise affected areas

A multi-stage approach should be applied to ensure total santisation. Reflooding areas with anti-bacterial treatments and steam treatments is the first in this process. Then a detailed cleaning and sanitising methods should follow to ensure the cleanliness of your Malvern East property.

6.⁠ ⁠Installation of mitigation drying equipment

Air movers and dehumidifiers should be installed. This reduces the risk of secondary damage like mould formation. These are left running over the following days, moisture testing is to determine when the affected areas are completely dried. 

7.⁠ ⁠Second and further sanitising treatments

Kleen-Tech ensures a thorough approach to sewage cleanup in Malvern East. To ensure all contaminants have been removed from the property, multiple sanitising treatments should be completed. 

8. Assessment

Reports outlining what should occur after initial remediation works are done, such as repairs, destructive works and further investigation. These will assist in processing any insurance claims covering the incident and informing any further works required.

Contact us now 

Contact Kleen-Tech 24/7 if you experience any emergency flooding event requiring sewage cleanup. Friendly advice and guidance is guaranteed. Call 1300 30 50 30 to speak with a technician or email enquiry@kleentech.com.au.