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Overflowing Toilet in Morris County: How to Prevent It and What to Do About It

Darric Mitchell • Sep 19, 2018
Toilet in a clean bathroom. Restoration 1 of Morris County.

It is the least glamorous topic to talk about, but at some point in your life, you are going to be faced with a clogged and overflowing toilet. To manage the situation when it strikes, you should probably know what the problem is and how to take care of it. An overflowing toilet always incites slight panic, and is the result of a clog, so in order to prevent it from happening again in the future, remember that the only thing that should be flushed down it is toilet paper. No hygiene products, no facial tissues, and no toys! Make sure your children know that toilets are not where their favorite toys belong. Here is the step-by-step process on how to conquer an overflowing toilet.

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To stop the water from rising, you need to eliminate its water supply. You do this by lifting the lid off of the toilet tank and reattaching the weight or flapper back into place in order to keep new water from coming into the tank. Next, you need to turn the valve that is connected to the water line to completely shut off the toilet’s water supply.

2. Deal With the Clog

If you know it was waste that caused the clog in your toilet, your first attempt to remove it would be to use a plunger. After attempting this for a good amount of time, if you still have no luck, wait a little while and then try again. If the plunger is not doing the trick, your next best tool to tackle the problem on your own would be an auger.

3. If You Still Have Problems, Call a Plumber

If neither a plunger or an auger can successfully remove an clog, there could be another object causing the obstruction, or something else internal. In either of these cases, the likely result is that you are going to have to remove your toilet, so it is best that you call in a professional plumber for their expertise.

Call Restoration 1 for Any Water Damage

If you caught the overflow of your toilet a little late and your bathroom experienced some degree of water damage, call Restoration 1 of Morris County today. Our team of professionals have performed many types of water damage restorationand can be at your home in no time at all. We are a 24/7 company dedicated to you and your needs. Call us today at 973-810-4145 to schedule a service. We serve the surrounding area of Rockaway, New Jersey.

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Throughout Morris and surrounds, we have seen rapidly changing and evolving situations when it comes to virus updates. For the last decade, Restoration 1 of Morris County has specialized in bio-hazard cleanup, which means our certified experts are ready for all your virus disinfection and sanitation needs. Rest assured, our team is equipped with advanced equipment and trained on the latest techniques to clean up any type of bio-hazard. We are stocked with CDC and EPA approved cleaning agents to effectively clean and sanitize your floors, bathrooms, keyboards, shelving, door knobs, storage areas and all other surfaces people may have come in contact with. On top of this, we are fully trained and equipped with the proper safety equipment to reduce the risk of contamination or illness from any bio-hazard materials. The sooner we get on the job, the better. We offer 24/7 emergency services and flexible scheduling to work with your individual needs. Here’s How Restoration 1 of Morris County Will Complete a Virus Disinfection & Sanitation: Our team is certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification) when it comes to disease cleanup Restoration 1 uses the approved CDC and EPA industrial-strength disinfectants to decontaminate and disinfect surfaces. We properly handle hazardous and infectious bio-hazard waste, such as infected materials Restoration 1’s cleanup technicians are always dressed in fully encapsulated personal protective equipment with a full-face respirator masks How You Can Prevent Virus and Disease From Spreading Stay Informed. We recommend that you check the following resources daily for the most up to date information: Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov Google Blog: https://www.blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/covid-19-how-were-continuing-to-help/ American Public Health Association: https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/communicable-disease/coronavirus/in-the-news World Health Organization: who.int Health Resources and Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/public-health/index.html Your State and Local Public Health Websites, such New Jersey Department of Health For general questions about corona virus, call the Morris County Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.. Viruses often spread via human contact. They can also spread via respiratory particles that are left on surfaces and objects. These infected particles can come from coughing or sneezing. The particles can continue to live on a surface for weeks even after first contact. If someone else comes into contact with these particles, and then touches their face, mouth, nose or eyes without washing their hands, they are also at serious risk of contracting the virus. Avoid coming into contact with people, maintain a safe distance in social situation Do not shake hands or hug people Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially if you feel you may have been in contact with infected particles Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have recently washed your hands Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home if you are feeling sick, unless you need medical assistance Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with a bent elbow Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily When it comes to virus disinfection, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Contact our Morris County branch today, on 973-810-4145. Disclaimer: Please be advised that nothing completely eliminates bacteria or viruses and these are efforts to contain and control the spread of a virus.
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