What To Do With A Toilet Overflow

5/13/2021 (Permalink)

Handle toilet overflows right away to avoid the spread of potential contaminated water throughout your home.

Toilet overflows can turn into a real health hazard to your Avondale home. Contaminated water can spread hazardous germs and bacteria that if not treated and cleaned properly, can cause health effects to its occupants. SERVPRO of Avondale/Goodyear/Southwest Phoenix put together these simple steps for what you need to do when you encounter a toilet overflow.

1. Turn off the water by locating the shut off valve that is found behind the toilet.
2. Inspect the color of the water to see if it is contaminated. If the water is gray or black, this indicates that the water is contaminated. Carefully soak up the water that is pooling on the floor and be sure to wear gloves when doing so.
3. Use a plunger to try and remove the clog in the toilet. If that doesn’t help, call a plumber to take care of the issue.
4. Once the plumber leaves, give SERVPRO of Avondale/Goodyear/Southwest Phoenix a call to handle the cleanup, especially if contaminated water is involved. We have the cleaning products needed to effectively cleanup sewage contaminated water. We will also assess the area to see where any moisture from the overflow has traveled, clean and remove any materials that are affected, and dry out the moisture. SERVPRO is here to get your home back on track and make it “Like it never even happened.”