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.

Suicide Cleanup Tampa, FL

Suicide is often the proverbial “elephant in the room” that everyone would rather ignore than talk about. There are over one million suicides worldwide each year, each leaving behind at least 6 and often 10 or more survivors to deal with the aftermath. Bio Scene Clean Up provides death and suicide scene cleanup in Tampa, FL and surrounding areas.

About 45,000 suicides occur in the United States alone making that about one every 13 minutes. Statistics show that suicide will claim more lives than people who die from HIV or by homicides. Bio Scene Clean Up provides certified biohazard cleanup for death and suicide to assist survivors. After a suicide it’s the survivors of the victim that are responsible for the cleanup of the scene. Suicide scenes can cause extreme emotional distress on the survivors and present a wide array of biohazards that, if not properly cleaned up, can cause major health compromises and futuristic problems with odors, bugs and other unpleasant experiences causing the emotional turmoil to continue.

Suicide scene cleanup requires special protocols, equipment and industrial chemicals that are not available to ordinary consumers. Many of these cleanup protocols require special certifications which are necessary in our assuring clients that the scene will be returned to a safe, habitable state. Our team of dedicated professionals work discreetly with the survivors to help manage the traumatic experience, protect their health and safety and restore the scene as quickly as possible.

If you or someone you know face having to deal with the aftermath of a loved one’s suicide, please contact out staff immediately for professional suicide cleanup services.  Emergency personnel and investigators typically leave the cleanup details to the survivors. They do not clean suicide scenes and in certain cases also do not suggest professional death and biohazard cleanup companies.  Make certain you only hire a company that is certified in biohazard cleanup and removal like Bio Scene Clean Up to assist you with cleaning a suicide scene.