The Importance of Compassion in Biohazard Clean Up

The Importance of Compassion in Biohazard Cleanup

One of the most jarring and painful things about suicides, deaths, or crime that produces biohazard is the contrast between the devastation of the loss or damage, and the demands of life. As anyone who has experienced a loss knows, it often feels absurd or surreal to have to deal with the messy reality of cleanup for one of these experiences. That is why one of the best things to do in a time of loss is to seek professional assistance. While not all biohazard cleanups occur after a painful loss, this article will focus on situations where a death or injury has left a mess.

Securing professional assistance in cleanup has two main focuses. Biohazard Cleanup focuses on ensuring that our customers are able to forego additional traumatic experiences, and forego potential health hazards. Both of these are critical services that can dramatically help to ease the healing process. In a time of grief, we know that a return to normalcy can help expedite healing. Taking care of the cleanup in a professional and complete manner can help those affected to return to their lives without unpleasant memories of the cleanup dominating their minds. Additionally, the professionals responding to the scene will be experienced and compassionate. They understand the trauma that follows a loss, and this experience will help them to serve you.

I have found that providing services discreetly and professionally makes a difference to our customers. We know that in times of loss, it is important that we show up quickly and quietly, perform our business thoroughly and unobtrusively, and exit as quickly as possible. We understand that it is our job to provide an as minimally invasive or painful experience as possible for our customers. We take this responsibility seriously, and will evaluate your needs on a case by case basis. Working closely with our customers to create a plan that will meet their needs is an integral part of every call we receive. No two cases are alike, and we are always willing to talk with you to create an understanding about how to best serve you. So before you decide to take on a challenging and potentially disturbing task, consider your needs as well. If we are able to relieve our customers of potentially traumatic experiences, then we consider it a job well done. I feel a strong sense of pride from the ability to help those who have gone through a loss.

Why are biohazard cleanup costs so high?

If someone dies as a result of natural causes, violent crime, murder or suicide in a residence or place of business, the burden of clean up typically falls on the property owner. Obviously this is a traumatic task that few people are willing to undertake themselves. But why are the costs for cleanup of these scenes so expensive?

Biohazard cleanup companies like Bio Scene Clean Up guarantee the scene will be restored to it’s original pre-incident state after the victim has been removed from the scene.  There are several factors that determine the amount of time and services that our clients need. These factors are usually:

• How long was the death unattended

• Where it happened

• What type of scene it is (How it happened)

• What elements are in the scene where it occurred

If the body was in a decomposing state when removed, the cleanup is even more challenging because insects move into the body after death and may still be in the scene area after the body is removed by a coroner.  It’s customary to also have body fluids, liquefied skin and organ tissues that have soaked into carpeting, flooring or other surfaces in contact with the scene. The most difficult task is generally remediation of the smell from the scene as the body will release ammonia gases that permeate these areas and can linger for months.

Our technicians are required to wear protective suits and respirators and utilize OSHA and EPA compliant chemicals to decontaminate these areas. Special equipment is used and all waste materials must be properly placed in safety sealed bags and disposed of. This usually requires obtaining permits from local officials with specific directives on how the waste is to be transported and disposed.  Sometimes, medical-waste incinerators need to be used for this type of disposal.

Once the initial cleaning has been performed, it is necessary for Bio Scene Clean Up to inspect every detail of these scenes utilizing special instruments and equipment to search for even the smallest trace elements of contamination (not seen with the visible eye). This inspection helps determine if the scene will need our construction crews to remove flooring, walls, insulation or other structural materials in effort to ensure proper cleaning for the safety of our clients.

As you can see from just a few short paragraphs, biohazard cleaning and decontamination of these types of scenes is more than a simple wash down with bleach. Obtaining permits, disposal charges, and construction costs are common factors that dictate what cleanup charges will be.

Depending on the circumstances, property owners may have coverage options through property insurance policies. In this regard, most companies will provide a service that handles all the paperwork for filing a claim. If insurance coverage is not available, they can also help their clients in contacting various charitable or religious organizations that can provide financial assistance.

We’re not just a biohazard company

Bio Scene Clean Up does more than just clean up debris, biohazard materials and cleaning.  A major part of the remediation process involves tear out and removal of materials that have come in direct contact with these biohazard materials. Some of these processes include the removal of:

• Carpeting
• Vinyl Flooring
• Floor Boards / Sub Floor
• Drywall
• Ventilation

Essentially any material that is porous in nature is susceptible to being at risk of contamination and should be removed from the scene. Bio Scene Clean Up is qualified in these types of remediation jobs and posses the correct insurances for biohazard work and are EPA compliant.  Please see a list of our complete qualifications HERE.

Bio Scene Clean Up realizes that it can be a huge shock for our clients to face the realization that they will have to have their home or place of business torn apart and repaired. We are accustomed to working with insurance companies and agencies to ensure the proper protocols are followed to return these scenes to a safe inhabitable state.  We provide a comprehensive analysis of repairs that are needed and implement a plan of action to properly complete the tasks.

We make every attempt to positively help our clients deal with the clean up during their grieving process, while helping them arrive at a sense of closure and resolution when our work is completed.  We follow the same rigid safety practices for any of the services we perform. 

Our main service areas include:

• Crime Scene Clean Up
• Death Scene Clean Up
• Industrial Accident Cleaning
• Murder Scene Aftermath Clean Up
• Suicide Clean Up
• Trauma Scene Cleaning
• Police Dept. Services
• Tear Gas Clean Up
• Hoarder Clean Up
• Disinfecting Services

Please contact us today to learn more about the services we provide and our qualifications.

Gross Filth Clean Up Services

Gross and filthy living conditions are frequently found, especially in homes of the elderly who are ill, have dementia or other conditions which often leads to hoarding and very unsanitary conditions in these homes.  Other reasons like fear for safety and a person not leaving the home can contribute to these conditions as well.

Only certified professionals like Bio Scene Clean Up should attempt to clean these types of homes or areas. It is necessary to use OSHA approved chemicals and other agents and to follow the proper disposal processes in order to ensure proper remediation. It’s also necessary in order to ensure the health and safety of the person living in these conditions.

Our technicians are accustomed to seeing overwhelming amounts of garbage and rubbish and unimaginable living conditions. We’re all compassionate and have a desire to help the homeowner return the property to a livable condition that is sanitary and free form health hazards.  Some biohazards commonly found in these conditions include:

• Body Fluids
• Feces
• Urine
• Blood
• Vomit
• Pest infestation
• Rodent feces
• Mold and mildew

These all attribute to the deterioration of the structure and its contents. It is often necessary to replace drywall, insulation, flooring and almost always any fabrics and materials in contact with the debris. They also take their toll on mechanical elements of the property as well due to leaks, sewage backups, busted or leaking pipes and poor roof conditions.  Bio Scene Clean Up also provides certain general contracting services that can correct these problems. If structural problems are present, we have great working relationships with contractors who can provide these repairs.

If you or someone you know needs help with an unsafe, filthy living condition, please contact our office immediately. We will perform a site inspection and assess the project and develop a full task plan to help you safely remediate the home.

Trauma Scene Cleanup Palmetto, FL

Bio Scene Clean Up provides biohazard and other related cleanup services from crimes, death and trauma in Palmetto, FL. With over a decade serving the needs of our Florida residents, our technicians are experienced and certified in professional cleanup practices for these types of scenes.

In the past several years, the about of traumatic incidents has continued to rise. From motorcycle accidents, to crimes involving violent acts and even homicides and deaths at home Bio Scene Clean Up can perform services in your home or at any location. We work diligently with you to ensure your trauma scene is restored to a safe state free from biohazards and other potentially harmful pathogens.

Florida’s State and local governments have strict biohazard cleaning protocols that must be followed when cleaning, handling and disposing of biohazard materials from trauma cleanup. Because of these protocols, it is always suggested that you hire a certified biohazard cleanup specialist to assist you in the task of cleaning a trauma scene. We have the expertise to help keep you and others associated with trauma scenes safe from dangerous biohazards.

If you have experienced a trauma or crime in Palmetto, FL or surrounding areas, contact Bio Scene Clean Up for immediate response. We maintain all of the necessary equipment and certifications to properly clean trauma scenes and dispose of the associated biohazards.  Don’t put yourself and others at risk, let our trained technicians work with you and your insurance company to properly remediate the scene the first time.

Biohazard Cleanup Tampa, FL

Bio Scene Clean Up provides biohazard cleanup services in Tampa, FL and surrounding cities.  Our most common biohazard cleanup jobs include microbes, biohazards and pathogens related to blood but there are many other forms of biohazards that pose a risk to someone’s health everywhere you look. Microbes is simply another name for microorganisms. Biohazards are infectious agents or dangerous biological materials that present a risk or potential risk to human health. Pathogens are germs that can cause disease.

Bio Scene Clean Up is experienced in cleanup and removal of biohazards from incidents related to death, crime, trauma, suicide and more. Because these types of traumatic incidents often do not allow us to know the health conditions of the people involved it is necessary for a processional Tampa Biohazard Cleanup company to perform the task of safely eliminating any traces of biohazards from incident sites.

It is probable that most biohazard sites contain trace elements of potentially harmful pathogens that cannot be seen with the human eye and have been spread to other non-incident related areas unintentionally by investigators or emergency personnel. Bio Scene Clean Up utilizes industrial equipment, chemicals and certified cleanup practices to properly remediate these scenes. Our company holds the necessary permits and certifications to clean, handle and dispose the elements associated with our Tampa Biohazard Cleanup jobs.

Bio Scene Clean Up  provides cleaner and safer environments with our biohazard cleanup methods. We are able to assist our clients with insurance claims filing, or other document processes for agencies that assist victims of crimes and trauma with the costs associated with biohazard cleanup services in Tampa. If you or someone you know find yourself being responsible for the cleanup of a crime, death, suicide or trauma scene contact us immediately. Improper cleanup and uncontrolled biohazards can potentially cause illness and spread disease. If you are not qualified to clean a biohazard scene, you may be putting yourself and others at serious risk for compromised health issues.