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I had a sewer clog that caused sewage to backup into my washing machine. Can it be cleaned, sanitized, and disinfected, or must I get rid of it? The washer is top-loading and about 5-10 years old. It happened this afternoon with about 5-8 inches of sewage in it. I emptied it and ran a sanitize cycle with bleach, detergent, and very hot water. How can I ensure there are no remaining bacteria in the machine and no residual contamination?

July 31st, 2023

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