Getting a contaminated business space cleaned and reopened
For a business, a sewage backup in a restroom, floodwater in a ground-floor office or mold in a storage room means closed doors, unhappy tenants and lost revenue. The goal is to clean and disinfect the affected area properly while keeping the rest of the building open where possible. We work with offices, restaurants, retail spaces, warehouses, apartment buildings and property managers across the Seattle area.
Restaurants face an extra deadline. Public Health – Seattle & King County lists sewage backing up into the kitchen or bathroom, no hot or running water, and disaster damage among the reasons it closes a food establishment. Fast, documented cleanup helps you show what was done when you work with your inspector.
What our commercial cleaning and disinfection includes
- Assessment and a written scope covering affected areas, materials to remove and the work plan.
- Containment of the work area so staff, tenants and customers can use unaffected parts of the building.
- Removal of contaminated porous materials, such as carpet tile, ceiling tile, drywall and insulation.
- Cleaning, then disinfection of floors, walls, framing and fixtures with EPA-registered disinfectants. The CDC advises choosing an EPA-registered product suited to the surface and keeping the surface wet for the full contact time on the label, which is how we apply them.
- High-touch surfaces such as door handles, counters, rails and restroom fixtures in and around the affected area.
- Kitchens and restrooms, including floors, walls, fixtures and the areas under and behind equipment that water reached.
- Drying and odor control with commercial equipment and air scrubbers.
- Photos, moisture readings and an itemized scope for your records, your property owner and your insurance carrier.
Our work is restoration cleaning and disinfection after sewage, water, mold and smoke. It is not a medical infection-control service.
What to do right now
- Close off the affected area and post signs. Keep employees and customers out.
- Stop using fixtures on the affected line if sewage is backing up, and call a plumber to clear it.
- Restaurants: stop food prep in affected areas and contact Public Health – Seattle & King County if required.
- Notify your property manager or building owner, and take photos before anything is moved.
- Turn off HVAC serving the area if it can spread odor or contaminants.
Property managers and multi-unit buildings
A backup in one unit or a shared drain line can affect several tenants. We can work unit by unit, coordinate access with your staff, and give you documentation for each affected space. For larger water losses in commercial buildings, see commercial water damage restoration.
Related services: disinfection after sewage and flooding, cleaning after mold removal and odor removal. For an overview, see sanitization and disinfection services. We serve businesses in Seattle, Tukwila, Kent and across King and Pierce County.
Call (206) 203-6155 for commercial cleaning and disinfection, 24/7.