Keeping Your Business Clean

You likely take steps to keep your office building's plumbing system in good condition, but sometimes things can go wrong that are out of your control. Maybe an employee used too much toilet paper or flushed something down the toilet that shouldn't have gone in there. The complexities of a commercial plumbing system could also lead to a backup in some situations. If your office building does have a backup issue that you can't immediately resolve, here's why you should contact a professional plumber or toilet backup service for assistance.

A Backup in One Spot Could Lead to Issues With Multiple Toilets or Fixtures If Left Untreated

A commercial plumbing system typically has a lot of piping that goes in multiple directions throughout your large building. A blockage in one area might be causing one particular toilet to back up right now, but what you don't know yet is that this blockage is also about to cause additional issues with another toilet or sink as soon as another employee flushes a different toilet or turns the water on. A toilet backup in a commercial building should be treated by a professional as soon as possible so the clog or blockage doesn't cause additional problems. 

A Simple Plunger Isn't Going to Get the Job Done If the Backup is Far Down Into the Piping of Your Commercial System

If you notice a toilet in your building is backed up, you can of course try a trusty old plunger to see if it will get the job done. But if the blockage is further down into the system, you likely don't have the equipment needed to find and fix the issue. A commercial plumber or a toilet backup service will have the snake or other tools needed to inspect and remove the blockage that is causing the backup, all without damaging the rest of your plumbing system in the process.

A Toilet Backup That Lingers is Unhygienic, Unprofessional, and Might Cause Property Damage to Your Building

Beyond contacting professional help quickly to make sure the problem doesn't get worse, the other reason you should seek out professional help is that letting a toilet backup situation linger is just gross and unprofessional. Show your employees you care about their workplace and help maintain a clean environment for all by getting any blockages or clogs taken care of immediately. A quick response will also ensure that any additional property damage from the blockage or clog will be kept to a minimum.