If a carpet is soaked with sewage, can it be cleaned?

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Flood damaged areas should be treated with an antimicrobial and then be bagged for removal from the environment. Sewage damage is the most dangerous form of water damage.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: The contaminants in sewage can not be removed safely from organic materials like carpets. If your carpets are contaminated with sewage please call a remediation company to remove them and the padding underneath the carpet. They will also apply an antimicrobial to the affected surfaces.

Answer: Yes, it can be cleaned
Explanation: Yes, it can be, however it is a long and strenuous process.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: If sewage, no. If the carpet has been soaked in sewage, it can’t be cleaned. It has to be thrown away and replaced.

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: I will try my hardest to pulll it out. however i dont want to be swishing sewage around!

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Depend on have big the situation is.

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: If going by code, then it is required. However there are ways to be successful in cleaning it completely

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Typically with this specific issue carpet is better to be replaced. The allergens and toxins found in sewage can be harmful and need to be taken care of imminently.

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: We haven't faced that situation before but we would be happy to try it.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Per the Institute of Cleaning and Restoration Certification any sewage damage should be removed and discarded

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: It depends on how long the moisture was allowed to stay in the carpet! If it was dried out quick enough it is possible it can be cleaned. If mildew has started to grow in it than it needs to be replaced! The pad though will definitely need to be replaced!

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Clean your carpet immediately. The longer the sewage is allowed to soak into the carpet, the less likely it will be that you can salvage it. If sewage has penetrated your carpet for more than 24 hours, discard the carpet without exception. The recommendation for carpet and pad that have been damaged by sewage is that they be removed and disposed of since this is considered a Category III loss. In some cases, highly valued rugs may be considered for cleaning, but should only be attempted through specialized in-plant cleaning processes. In the case of carpet and pad, damaged areas should be treated with an antimicrobial and then be bagged for removal from the environment. Sewage damage is the most dangerous form of water cleanup. The possibility of blood-borne pathogens and other contaminants is high. The following are basic instructions for handling a sewage water loss. It is strongly encouraged that a technician take classes before attempting this kind of water damage. The following instructions do not cover how to dry the structure.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: This can be extremely toxic and harmful to anyone.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Sewage can cause health issues so replacement of Carpet would be beneficial for the client and family members.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Sewage can leave harmful toxins and or fungi.

Answer: Yes, it can be cleaned
Explanation: Yes carpet soaked with sewage can be cleaned with a hot water deep extractor carpet cleaner.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: replace only

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Smell will never come out completely.

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: It is very extensive work .

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Sewage can be cleaned out of any carpet to a degree, once it's soaked through the padding below has been contaminated as well. It's a health hazard and needs to be removed. The contaminated area needs to be cleaned if possible or replaced then get a new pad and carpeting reinstalled.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: industry standerd requires all cat 3 type of floods to be treated as biohazard clean up. anything that sewage touches should be removed from the home and disposed of

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Too many risk involved with trying to save it. Just replacing it is the best solution.

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Every situation is different

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: That is a question I can not answer. In my opinion I would say no because the chance the cleaning attempt could leave behind harmful biohazards that can cause issues in the future

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: It really depends on the Catagory of Damage. Severe to moderate Sewage.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Its not safe to much bacteria

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: The carpet will need to be riped out and replace

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: If it's insurance no but if the homeowner would like

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: If sewage has been on your carpet for a long time, it might have to be replaced.

Answer: Yes, it can be cleaned
Explanation: It can be cleaned but my advice would be to replace it.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Absolutely NOT. Sewage damaged carpet MUST be removed, it is a health hazard, being as it is contaminated with fecal matter, viruses and bacteria. Once it is removed, the sub floor needs to be thoroughly cleaned and properly dried and treated, and any other porous materials, such as drywall, that were affected also have to be removed.

Answer: Yes, it can be cleaned
Explanation: There isn't a carpet that we can not clean.

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Depending on the level of sewer water damage and how long ago it happened, it could be possible to restore the carpet.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Contamination factors are a health hazard.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Raw sewage is considered "black water" and should be disposed. If there is a pet or person urine or feces, the spot can be cleaned easily with the appropriate techniques. However, if the house if flooded and soaked with sewage, then complete removal is the safest recommendation.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: this is cat. 3 black water and has to go a. s .a. p the sooner the better

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Smell and germs will not go away

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Sometimes

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Category three water damage calls for replacement of all porous items

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Sewage is considered to be level 3 wastewater both the carpet and pad must be disposed of whenever exposed to lever 3 wastewater.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: No it is a health hazard

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Never got something like this, but I think it can be done.

Answer: Yes, it can be cleaned
Explanation: Must be sanitized as well as completely dried.

Answer: Yes, it can be cleaned
Explanation: yes you will have to use a live enzyme

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Depends on Whats wrong

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Yes we can restore your carpets to almost new condition but in many cases that can depend on severity of the damage that your carpet, padding as well as sub-flooring.

Answer: Yes, it can be cleaned
Explanation: As long as the sewage has been removed, it can be cleaned unless it has been on the carpet for a long time, then it needs to be replaced.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Soaked would mean it is saturated. I would recommend replacement since I assume it is in the padding.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: It should be to the curb.

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: I can clean it with mildewcide,it kills mold and mildew,I use enzymes that kills bacteria

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: any carpet that has been soaked by sewage should be remove and destroyed

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: yank it out and have it hauled off. so many germs bacteria and mold spores in these situations. your just inviting health issues .

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Traps odors in floor underpayment and plywood

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: No,It is best to replace it.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: we recommend replacing asap.

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: No, a level 3 discharge onto a carpet....the carpet must be discarded.

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: Request a free on-site estimate

Answer: Maybe, it depends on the situation
Explanation: It may be cleanable but the padding is probably ruined

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Sewage contains thousands of viruses

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: U will never get it out of the carpet

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: We would strongly advise not trying to clean or save any carpet or pad that had contact with sewage back up. It is very unhealthy and cause some serious health risks r infections.

Answer: Yes, it can be cleaned
Explanation: Wouldn't recommend it

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: Don't even try

Answer: No, it cannot be cleaned
Explanation: If sewage-contaminated water has covered your carpeting, you should discard it for health safety reasons. You can assume the water and the carpet contain infectious organisms.