What exactly is emergency response?

Bio Scene Clean Up  provides emergency biohazard cleanup from Crime, Death, Trauma and Blood Scenes.  Each scene we clean has a different set of circumstances, so how do you know what is really a situation that requires emergency response.  The short answer is, almost every case involving blood, bodily fluids and other matter from these types of scenes is a potentially dangerous environment for people.

If you are responsible for the cleanup of a blood or biohazard scene and there are other people living in the home or it’s a workplace with employees in the same area, this would constitute an emergency response need.  If there is a trauma, blood spill or medical biohazard situation in an area that is closed off from contact with anyone, or a scene like an undiscovered death where the area can be quarantined, then it is easier for companies like Bio Scene Clean Up to schedule a non-emergency cleanup.

Any time you are faced with the responsibility of having to have a biohazard scene cleaned and materials removed, you run the risk of exposing yourself and others to potentially dangerous pathogens that can be harmful to your health and in certain cases, even fatal. People who are not certified in biohazard cleanup and removal should never attempt to remediate a scene themselves.  Improper cleaning can easily spread potentially dangerous biohazards to other people or areas.

Out trained, professional staff is experienced in certified biohazard cleanup and we maintain the necessary equipment and cleanup protocols that help protect our clients from these types of liabilities. If you experience a trauma, crime or other blood and biohazard situation, contact us for more information. We will ask a series of questions that will help determine if you need emergency cleanup services or just standard cleaning and biohazard removal.

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.

Biohazard Cleanup Tampa, FL

Bio Scene Clean Up provides biohazard cleanup services in Tampa, FL and surrounding cities.  With over a decade of experience in providing safe and effective cleanup services for things like deaths, suicide, accidents and trauma, our trained biohazard technicians help alleviate the stress and dangers of harmful biohazards that are found at these scenes.

Through use of special equipment and industrial cleaning techniques, Bio Scene Clean Up can safely restore your biohazard or trauma scene to its original condition. Frequently, when an accident or trauma occurs the party responsible for cleanup doesn’t realize that there are most likely biohazards that can be harmful to themselves and others if not properly handled.  Our job is to access the site for these potentially harmful biohazards and remediate the area to a clean and sanitized environment.

We’ve written previously about the dangers associated with biohazards and inadequate cleanup methods. If you are not trained in biohazard cleanup and disposal you should not attempt to cleanup these areas yourself. Strict protocols have been set by State and Federal authorities that require specific cleanup guidelines be adhered to. If not, you may potentially sustain hefty fines which mainly result from improper disposal of the biohazard materials.

We maintain all necessary equipment and certifications that ensure your biohazard sites are cleaned, sanitized and completely biohazard free. Our technicians are experienced in working with clients to alleviate the emotional trauma that can occur from having to cleanup a biohazard scene. Depending on the circumstances, we offer emergency dispatch and can usually arrive in as little as 2 hours to provide biohazard cleanup services.

If you or someone you know has experienced an accident, trauma or death of a loved one and biohazard cleanup services are needed please contact us immediately. We are also insurance billing experts and can work  directly with your insurance company and other assistance organizations to help make the process as easy as possible.

Decontamination Services

Whether you are the victim of a crime, death or trauma it’s important to know what to do after a life changing event such as these occur.  Ordinarily, once investigators, emergency personnel or coroners leave the scene it’s the responsibility of the property owner to clean up the aftermath.

Bio Scene Clean Up provides crime, death, trauma and accident scene cleanup and decontamination.  When you have a scene containing blood, bodily fluids or other hazardous materials you should always enlist the help of a certified biohazard cleanup company. When blood and fluids leave the body or flesh begins to decompose many dangerous issues can arise especially in the form of airborne bacteria that may be life-threatening to someone who attempts to improperly clean up the scene.

Blood cleanup and biohazard waste handling and disposal have specific cleaning/handling processes which are crucial in the assurance that you or others who come in contact with the scene are protected. Our technicians are specifically trained in these protocols and maintain all of the necessary equipment and cleaning materials. Our services are guaranteed and we maintain the proper permits for handling and disposal of all of the biohazard elements we remove from a scene.

We are able to assist with crime, death and murder or suicide scenes and provide decontamination and disinfecting services for many other types of biohazards. If you experience a trauma or crime it is safe to assume that there are always potentially dangerous biohazards left at the scene. Your fist step in trying to recover these types of scenes is to contact Bio Scene Clean Up for a confidential consultation.

We are trained to help you through every aspect of the cleanup and restoration of biohazard scenes and also have experience in insurance billing and other organizations that assist with these types of cleanup costs.  Contact our office immediately for more details on how we can help protect you and your property.

Elderly Medical Condition Biohazard Cleanup

With healthcare in our Country more rapidly becoming a crisis, elderly patients with severe medical conditions are often forced to stay at home or to be cared for by family members.  In most cases family members that are caregivers have no formal medical training and are not prepared to deal with many biohazard complications that can happen with elderly patients.

Bio Scene Clean Up provides biohazard, blood and infectious waste cleanup services that involve elderly medical patients. Lately, these types of cases have become more frequent and the most prevalent inquiries are from patients who experience Clostridium Difficile Infections.

These types of infections cause biohazard crisis to the patient’s residences if not properly cleaned and disinfected. Although the patient may seek medical attention to eliminate these types of medical conditions, if they return to a residence with this type of bacteria still present they may suffer huge health complications as a result.

If you are a family member or caregiver of someone who experiences this type of biohazard crisis and you are untrained in the proper cleanup protocol do not attempt to clean these areas yourself. Hire a certified biohazard cleanup company like Bio Scene Clean Up that maintains the experience, proper equipment and industrial grade chemicals that are capable of removing all traces of biohazard. This will ensure the patients safety when they are able to return to their residence and will eliminate the possibility of health compromises for anyone associated with the patient.

One of the biggest mistakes people make is assuming that after a “certain amount of time” any types of harmful bacteria or biohazards will disappear. This is not true, in fact depending on the type of infectious bacteria, some are capable of surviving in certain elements for days, weeks or even months.

If you experience this type of situation contact us for assistance with proper biohazard cleaning and disinfecting services. 

Random shooting and blood biohazards

It seems almost daily in the news we hear reports of random shootings that leave victims dead and blood that needs to be cleaned and removed from the scene. Bio Scene Clean Up provides blood and biohazard cleanup services from gun violence and other crimes.

Due to unknown circumstances in most of these cases, our technicians are hired to clean and remediate biohazards to help protect the victim’s family and others from being affected by the potentially dangerous scene. Our main responsibility is to help victims of crime and tragedy to remain safe after a trauma occurs. Typically, in these types of cases police and emergency medical personnel leave behind materials that may be compromised with blood and other bodily fluids. If these materials are not properly removed and disposed of, the chances of biohazards affecting others is drastically increased.

When a person is wounded or dies as a result of a gunshot blood, bodily fluids and other matter can be disseminated over large areas. Some forms of biohazard material are not visible to an untrained eye. If a biohazard scene is improperly cleaned certain biohazard dangers can remain for weeks to a few months after the incident occurs. In certain cases, this type of improper cleanup can cause things like horrific odor, the attraction of bugs, stains from blood returning and can be a breeding ground for infectious diseases that others can come into contact with.

If you have the responsibility of cleanup from a crime, death or trauma scene as a result of a shooting, contact Bio Scene Clean Up for assistance. Our teams are certified in the cleanup and removal of these types of biohazards and are experienced in following strict protocols set by your State and our Federal government.

Death Scene Cleanup and Biohazards

Any time someone dies it can be a difficult and emotional time. It’s even harder if the body was unattended at the time of death as it only adds complication and trauma to the situation.  If you happen to be the unfortunate one to discover the death, it’s important to know that you need a professional bio-hazard cleaning service.

Unattended death can be a very hazardous situation.  Most often times the scene contains urine, feces, blood and other bodily fluids and all are in a state of decomposition.  This poses an extreme risk of exposure to infectious diseases and individuals who are not properly trained can be exposed to infectious diseases.  Decomposing body fluids can contain germs, active disease and bacteria for a  very long time.  Even if an untrained cleaner wasn’t exposed to these elements, the EPA and OSHA have strict regulations on the cleaning and disposal of these types of bio-hazardous materials.

It is also common for the scene of an unattended death to have extreme odors that will remain even after removing the body.  These odors cannot be extinguished by ordinary household cleaners. These household cleaners will mask the odor temporarily only for them to return a few hours later.  Bio Scene Clean Up utilizes equipment to permanently remove these odors from effected materials. The chemicals we use are designed to neutralize odors at the molecular level so they won’t return.  We are also dedicated to ensuring the safety of anyone associated with this type of scene.  We cannot stress how important it is to hire a professional biohazard clean up company to perform this work. 

Bio Scene Clean Up is fully equipped to handle unattended death clean up scenes. We maintain the equipment and advanced training to properly handle the scene of an unattended death.  Our cleaning technicians are professional and have the utmost compassion when dealing with the details of these tasks. We understand what a difficult time it is and work efficiently to clean and restore a home to its original state.  Bio Scene Clean Up also offers additional services that can assist you in cleaning debris, clutter and other items from these scenes.  Please contact us for more details.

Odor Removal from Death Scene Cleanup

We are frequently called to clean up after an unattended death or suicide and one of the very first questions we’re always asked is, “Can you get rid of this odor completely?”  The answer is yes however, several factors will determine the amount of time and work necessary to remediate these odors and return the scene to a clean, sanitary environment.

What we’ll need to know:

1.    Were did the death occur, and what elements are directly connected to the death scene?  For instance, did the person die in a bed, on a carpeted floor, in a bathtub or a car?  Death clean up requires decontamination of furniture, flooring, fabrics and virtually any porous surfaces related to the scene.  In certain cases, it may also be necessary to remove and replace walls, ceilings, sub-flooring and possibly insulation.

2.    How long has it been since the death occurred? If the death was an accident, suicide or an elderly person and not discovered immediately, the cleanup process is more entailed as most likely decomposition has started. We would need to follow specific cleaning processes using chemicals, antimicrobial cleaners and ozone or neutralizing agents. Ozone is commonly used in death cleanup because of it’s quick reaction to carbon based molecules associated with death odors. It’s a highly useful tool but not a guarantee that it will completely get rid of the odor.

At Bio Scene Clean Up, we take every measure to safe and effectively remediate these scenes with as minimal disruption as possible. Our cleanup technicians are trained to provide our clients with the emotional support needed during these types of tasks. The unattended death of a friend or loved one is never something that anyone is prepared to handle. The emotions and questions that are brought on by this tragic event can make it difficult to determine what to do next.

Our goal is to offer clients the assurance that our work will completely restore the scene to a pre-incident condition and we are dedicated to the protection and safety of our clients. Hiring the proper cleanup company is difficult, after we analyze the scene, we provide a full plan of action and work directly with our clients through each step of the process.  Contact us today for more information about the services we offer.

Blood and Biohazard Cleanup

Bio Scene Clean Up is dedicated to the safety and well being of the clients that we serve. We maintain the necessary certifications and qualifications to perform these tasks and hope these articles will continue to provide a means of educating people about the significance of proper clean up and handling of blood, body fluids and other biohazard wastes.

Crime, trauma and death scenes contain the potential for diseases and infections that can have life threatening consequences to home or property owners as well as any individuals who may come in contact with improper disposal of these types of materials and infected blood. Because of the grief stricken state of family members and friends during tragic loses or property owners who may not be aware of health risks and legal repercussions of their employees, it’s imperative that you become educated on the consequences of not hiring a professional company like Bio Scene Clean Up to manage clean up and removal of biohazards.  Hepatitis C (HVC), a virus that has no treatment, can be very common in the presence of blood. Other diseases such as Hepatitis A and B, and HIV are also health concerns that need to be considered if an untrained person attempts to clean a bio scene.

There are laws that help that will help safeguard you in the event you are faced with they type of scene. Individuals that disregard proper practices are putting the safety of themselves and others at risk. Unsanitary blood and body fluids pose a tremendous health threat to anyone that comes in contact.  Dried blood and body fluids have very small particles that can become airborne and if you come in contact, can make way into your body causing infections.  Most individuals or companies do not have the proper means to dispose of this waste and are no familiar with the regulations that govern its proper disposal.  Individuals not adhering to these regulations are like to incur heavy fines and have a major legal liability to anyone who is affected by their improper practices.

Bio Scene Clean Up is available 24 hours a day to service your biohazard clean up needs. We maintain the proper certifications and equipment to ensure your property will be returned to a safe and healthy environment.  Contact us today to learn more about the services we provide and how we can assist you.

Blood Cleanup Services St. Petersburg, FL

Blood, when outside the human body, can pose a huge risk for compromising the health of anyone who comes into contact.  Once blood begins to dry, it becomes flaky and can very easily become airborne. Dried blood still may contain bacterial elements and infectious diseases that are very capable of living outside the human body for long periods of time. Bio Scene Clean Up is a certified blood and biohazard cleanup company providing blood cleanup services in St. Petersburg, FL.

In most cases, blood cleanup services are needed as a result of a death, violent crime or other traumatic event. When these types of events happen, it is probable that investigative procedures are followed and emergency medical personnel are present. Investigations, while necessary, can also cause the spread of dangerous biohazards as blood can be redistributed to other areas outside of the initial trauma scene.  The same is true for emergency personnel. When emergency responders have left the scene, they rarely worry about the elements left at a scene. The primary focus is saving lives so often you’ll find medical waste and other elements scattered around the scene where blood is present. If the blood contains infectious diseases o other harmful elements, they can be carried to other areas by footsteps, waste and even liquids and other solutions used that may carry blood away from the scene.

Bio Scene Clean Up provides certified blood cleanup services in St. Petersburg to protect you and others  related to the scene from harmful biohazards that may potentially compromise your health. We secure biohazard scenes and make certain that all traces of biohazards and harmful elements are removed and that the scene is restored to a pre-incident condition.

If you experience a blood or biohazard scene, do not attempt to clean the area yourself. The risks are too great and you can potentially endanger yourself and others. Contact us immediately for our blood cleanup services. We offer insurance communication assistance and 24 hour emergency dispatch to our clients.

The dangers of bedbugs and why professional treatment is needed

We’ve all heard the saying “Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite”  and have laughed it off as an old saying that has been passed down from generation to generation.  The fact is, these creepy critters have actually become a dangerous nuisance over the past few decades and seems to be rapidly getting worse.

Bio Scene Clean Up provides biohazard cleanup of blood, crime, death, trauma and other biohazard sites. Because we are experienced in biohazard waste handling and removal, we are able to assist with sites that contain these types of hazards as well.  Bed bugs are blood sucking insects that multiply at a rapid pace and infestations are common, especially in elements like bedding and other materials that come into contact with human skin.  These insects can be found in all sorts of places and can live for months without having the presence of blood.

In past years an insecticide called DDT was used to treat these biohazard carrying insects but that chemical has been banned causing the return of these insects in a greater number of cases than ever before.  The bugs are extremely tiny and posses a hinged beak and stylet that pierces the skin finding blood vessels and they suck until full. Because they carry blood if the bug bites someone else there is a potential for secondary infections caused from scratching and pathogens that can be carried in blood.

Bio Scene Clean Up maintains the proper equipment to help remediate these types of sites and the experience to properly clean, disinfect and return an infected site to a safe habitable area.  Bed bugs are good hitchhikers. Often people carry them unknowingly in their luggage. This can be baggage when you are traveling, a briefcase, a backpack or just clothing. They can be picked up in public transportation sometimes or in theaters. They will travel on pipes and wiring and conduits from one apartment to another.

If you experience an infestation of these insects you can see why you will need professional biohazard assistance.  Getting rid of the infestations isn’t as simple are removing a mattress or piece of furniture. To avoid the risk of spreading the insects to other areas contact our office immediately for assistance with biohazard cleanup.