Restoration Local Offers Tips on Effective Sewer Cleanup

Sewer clean up and water removal provider offers tips for handling sewage spills in residential and commercial applications.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) April 23, 2012

Restoration Local, one of the leading providers of water removal and sewer clean up services in the country, is offering tips to property owners for handling sewage spills and taking proper sewer cleanup measures. Sewer water damage is the worst type of water damage that can occur, namely due to the presence of contamination such as parasites, bacteria, fungi, human waste, and other toxic substances in the sewage.

Utmost care is to be taken when dealing with any sort of sewage cleanup, since the danger to health and personal safety is so great. Children and pets should be kept out of the area until the sewer cleanup operation has been completely finished. Those working in these conditions should wear proper protection, such as rubber gloves and waterproof boots, long sleeves and pants. Skin contact with sewage should be avoided. Eye protection and breathing apparatus are also recommended.

All loose items such as furniture and rugs should be removed from the area, and items submerged in sewage should be considered beyond repair and discarded. Saturated carpeting should be wrapped in plastic and taken to a sanitary landfill. Some people insist on cleaning their carpet; this should only be done by a licensed professional, someone who can make an accurate determination of whether or not the carpet may be salvaged.

All hard surfaces such as flooring and metal furniture will need to be cleaned (probably more than once) with hot water and a mild detergent, and then rinsed with a bleach solution. The surface should be allowed to air dry.

Any upholstered items should, in most cases, be discarded. It is far easier and less expensive to simply replace them. Plaster and drywall that have been saturated by sewage should be cleaned, if possible, but in many cases may need to be cut away and replaced.

Sinks, dishwashers, and plumbing fixtures that have been exposed to sewage should be cleaned with the hot water/detergent mix, and then rinsed with bleach. Mold growth can be avoided by opening windows and doors to increase circulation, and getting all surfaces dried out as soon as possible.
Any unsealed food should definitely be thrown out. Some sealed or canned goods may be saved; the complete discarding of all food items is suggested in order to avoid the possibility of illness or other problems as the result of contaminated food.

Based in Cleveland OH, Restoration Local is one of the leading providers of water removal and sewer cleanup in the US, with service in 30 states. They are available 24/7 and all work is guaranteed.

Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating Celebrates Earth Day with the Launch of Because Water Matters Website

New website will educate Canadians about the crucial role plumbing plays in water conservation and our day-to-day lives

TORONTO, April 19, 2012 /CNW/ - This Sunday marks the 42^nd anniversary of Earth Day: a day when we celebrate our planet by focusing on the environmental awareness and conservation that will shape a more sustainable future.

However, it's been over four decades since the first Earth Day and, surprisingly, many Canadian are still misinformed about the huge impact simple plumbing changes can have with respect to water conservation. As an example, a recent survey¹ by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH), a not-for-profit trade association representing Canada's manufacturers and wholesaler distributers of plumbing and hydronic heating products, revealed:

• Half of Canadians would select a showerhead with high-pressure over one with high-efficiency;
• Nearly 4 in 10 Canadians still leave the water running while brushing their teeth;
• Most Canadians underestimate the annual water savings gained switching to a high-efficiency toilet by more than 17,000 L per annum².

That's why CIPH is launching Because Water Matters, a website created to: educate Canadians about the crucial role plumbing plays in water conservation; and highlight trends and technology in the plumbing industry.

Greenstar Home Services Announces Central Water Filtration Partnership with Environmental Water Systems (EWS, Inc.)

Greenstar Home Services, Orange County’s premier eco-friendly and environmentally conscious plumbing, HVAC, and water filtration provider, has announced today that it will be exclusively providing Environmental Water Systems as their water filtration product of choice. Greenstar is the first and only plumbing and HVAC provider in Orange County certified by Environmental Water Systems as experts in installation and service of their high-end filtration appliances.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) April 06, 2012

Clean, filtered, chlorine free water is essential
for a healthy home and lifestyle

Greenstar Home Services, Orange County’s premier eco-friendly and environmentally conscious plumbing, HVAC, and water filtration provider, has announced today that it will be exclusively providing Environmental Water Systems as their water filtration product of choice. Greenstar is the first and only plumbing and HVAC provider in Orange County certified by Environmental Water Systems as experts in installation and service of their high-end filtration appliances.

“EWS is thrilled to be associated with Greenstar,” says Mark Truncale, Vice President of Environmental Water Systems. “Like EWS, Greenstar is dedicated to providing top quality product and exceptional customer service.”