A backed-up pipe or a flood can leave raw sewage in your home — and it’s one of the most dangerous messes you can face. Here’s why sewage cleanup is a job for professionals, not a weekend DIY.
Raw Sewage Is a Serious Hazard
Each year, millions of people suffer illnesses linked to raw sewage exposure. When sewage backs up and spreads through a home, it brings real health risks that require immediate, professional attention.
Breathing in Sewage Gases
Sewage cleanup can expose you to toxic gases. Hydrogen sulfide and methane are the primary hazards — methane in particular can cause unconsciousness, and in extreme cases worse, even in small concentrations in an enclosed space.
Contact With Raw Sewage
Direct contact carries dangerous pathogens, including E. coli, salmonella, campylobacter, intestinal amoebas, shigella, and even cholera. This is not something to clean up with household gloves and a mop.
Call a Professional for Sewage Cleanup
Homeowners should not attempt DIY sewage cleanup. Professional restoration crews arrive in proper PPE, extract and dispose of contaminated water correctly, sanitize thoroughly, and dry the structure to prevent mold and further damage.
If a flood or backup has left sewage in your Michigan home, Doan Restoration of Michigan offers 24/7 emergency sewage cleanup. Call (586) 842-8142 right away.
Dealing with this right now?
Our IICRC-certified crews respond 24/7/365 across Michigan.