This category focuses on microbial risks inside appliances, tanks, and plumbing systems — including dishwashers, fridge lines, water heaters, and septic backflow scenarios. You’ll learn how biofilm forms, why certain appliances become bacterial hotspots, and how professionals verify sanitation using microbial science.

These guides help homeowners understand contamination after sewage backups, flooding, or appliance failures, and provide clear next steps for recovery.

A Detekt Home Sanitation is recommended anytime a home experiences a sanitation-related event, making it easy to confirm progress before returning to normal use.