SERVPRO of Newtown & Southern Litchfield County Cleans up New Milford Oil Spills

5/9/2017 (Permalink)

If oil spills in the basement of your New Fairfield, CT home, call SERVPRO of Newtown and Southern Litchfield County at (203) 743-5362.

SERVPRO of Newtown and Southern Litchfield County does more than fire,water and mold restoration and remediation. We often receive calls to Fairfield County homes and businesses to clean up oil spills. Such spills occur when storage tanks develop a leak, are overfilled or if the heating system malfunctions. Since the typical oil tank in Connecticut is located in the basement of a home, a spill can contaminate the basement.  

Because oil is combustible, quick clean up is vital to safety. If there is an oil spill in your home, turn off all flame and spark sources. Ventilate the area by opening any windows and doors to the outside. Close all doors and seal any cracks between your basement and the rest of your house with towels to prevent vapors from entering the upper floors.  If you have forced hot air heating, shut off the system and close the grills.  

Protect the health of your family by avoiding the contaminated areas. Do not breathe the fumes and if in contact with oil, wear rubber gloves and boots as well as protective eyewear.  If the odor is strong, it may be necessary to relocate your family for a few days, especially if there are children and elderly in the home.  

SERVPRO of Newtown and Southern Litchfield County has the  training and equipment  to properly remove oil spills in the Bethel, CT area. Call us at (203) 743-5362 if you have an oil spill – big or small!