Toilet Overflow Cleanup in Connecticut

3/2/2021 (Permalink)

When your toilet clogs and overflows, it can flood your entire bathroom and require professional water damage restoration services in Connecticut.

When your toilet overflows, water can get everywhere. When toilet water damage affects your home, it's important to call a professional water damage restoration service which is qualified to handle contaminated water removal and cleanup.

SERVPRO of Meriden provides 24/7 water damage restoration for overflowing toilets in Connecticut

When it comes to toilet overflow cleanup, a fast response is essential to prevent further water damage or contamination in your Connecticut home. That's why SERVPRO of Meriden provides immediate emergency services for sewage cleanup and toilet water damage in Connecticut.

What To Do When The Toilet Overflows

To help mitigate water damage from your overflowing toilet, immediately take the following steps:

Stop the Overflow

Before doing anything else, you need to stop the overflow. To stop a flooding toilet, try the following:

• Remove the toilet tank lid
• Push down the flapper valve (rubber flap inside the tank) to stop clean water from filling the toilet bowl
• Lift the float to stop the tank fill valve from refilling the toilet tank - This should stop the flooding
• If the toilet does not stop, turn off the water supply by turning off the valve behind the toilet on the wall

Clean up Water

When cleaning up water from a toilet overflow, be aware of what type of contaminants may be present. If the water is from a sewage backup or contains solids, it is black water that can make you ill if you come in contact with it.

If the toilet overflows with clean water, you should immediately grab any towels, rags, or mops to begin cleaning up. Depending on the extent of the flooded toilet water damage, water may seep into the floor and ceiling below, spreading damages around your home. In this case, call SERVPRO of Meriden.

Clear the Toilet Clog

Before using a plunger to unclog the toilet, grab a bucket and remove some of the water from the toilet bowl. This way, while you plunge or use an auger, water will not splash all over you and your bathroom. If your toilet is no longer clogged but continues to overflow, you may need to call a plumber to fix your problem.

Clean and Sanitize With Bleach

The water damage from a toilet overflow isn't the only thing you need to worry about. After an overflow, there may be lingering bacteria in your bathroom. Be sure to wear gloves and sanitize any area of the bathroom that was affected by toilet water.

When Should You Call A Professional For Toilet Water Damage in Connecticut?

When it comes to a flooded toilet, it's usually pretty easy to tell when you need to call in a professional water damage restoration company. You should absolutely call a professional for toilet overflow cleanup when:

• You're dealing with a toilet sewage backup
• There are solids in the backed up toilet water
• The toilet has been leaking or overflowing for an extended amount of time
• Water is seeping through the ceiling below

When any of these situations arise, it's in the best interest for your health, safety, and your home to call a professional for cleaning and restoration services.

Our Toilet Overflow Cleanup Services

When you call SERVPRO of Meriden for toilet overflow cleanup in Connecticut, our team immediately responds and provides the following services:

• 24/7 Emergency Response

• Direct Insurance Billing

• Water Removal and Cleanup

• Drying and Dehumidification Services

• Cleaning and Sanitizing

• Mold Remediation

• Repairs and Restoration

Toilet Water Damage in Connecticut? Call SERVPRO of Meriden 24/7 - 800-734-3213