What to Do if Your Toilet Overflows

6/17/2020 (Permalink)

When your toilet overflows, it’s not only frustrating, it can be dangerous. When the overflow involves a sewage backup, viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants can threaten your health.

Here’s what to do the next time you’re in this inconvenient situation. 

Clogged Toilet Solution

 Step 1: Stop Flushing

When the first flush doesn’t work, many people rush to flush again. Unfortunately, this will only make a flooded toilet situation worse. Each flush contains more than a gallon of water that you'll have to clean up off the floor.

Step 2: Turn Off the Water

There should be a water shut-off valve located near the floor behind the toilet. Once the water has been shut off, you won't have to worry about more water making the situation worse.

Step 3: Clean Up Spilled Water

If the toilet was only flushed once or twice, you can probably mop it up pretty quickly. If there were more flushes and the resulting four to five gallons of water are flooding the bathroom, you may want to contact a professional to prevent water damage.

Step 4: Address the Clog

Hopefully, you'll be able to dislodge whatever was stuck in the pipes and return to normal function. If not, it’s best to contact a professional.

Remember to protect your home and family from sewer damage. If you’re having trouble finding a clogged toilet solution, contact SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel. We’ll get things running smoothly in no time.

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