SUPPLIES, PROCEDURES, AND GUIDELINES FOR CRIME SCENE CLEANUP -ELDERSBURG, MD

When someone is killed in a violent crime, commits suicide, or is involved in a traumatic accident, their family is frequently tasked with cleaning up the scene. Previously, families or property owners had to clean up a crime scene the best they could with a bucket, a mop, and a jug of bleach. Cleaning a site with potential biohazards, on the other hand, is best left to professionals with specialized crime scene cleanup supplies, training, and know-how.

THE RIGHT SUPPLIES FOR CRIME SCENE CLEANUP

As more information about the risks of handling blood and other potentially infectious materials becomes available, it is not recommended that crime scene cleanup be left to untrained individuals. Bloodborne pathogens such as MRSA, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and clostridium difficile can be found in blood and body fluids found at a crime scene (C. diff). This means that if proper supplies and procedures are not used during crime scene clean-up, the individuals in charge of the cleanup could become infected.

It is recommended that families and property owners hire a professional crime scene cleanup company to disinfect the site to ensure that all potential biohazards found at a crime scene are properly remediated and to reduce the risk of spreading infection. When choosing a company, make sure they use chemicals with a killing agent specific to the disease or infection, as there is no such thing as a universal disinfectant.

Among the supplies used by crime scene cleanup companies are:

• Gloves, biohazard suits, respiratory masks, and shoe covers are examples of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Containers for biohazard waste
• Commercially available solvents and proprietary cleaning agents
• Plastic wrap and biotape
• Portable fluorescence testing unit for ATP

CALL A PROFESSIONAL FOR CRIME SCENE CLEANUP

Restoration 1 of Eldersburg is a bioremediation and crime scene cleanup company. We not only use the above-mentioned supplies for crime scene cleanup, but we also adhere to a strict set of protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety of our employees and those we serve.

The Process of Biohazard Cleanup:

• We walk through the site and divide it into zones to prevent cross-contamination.
• We remove all visible blood, body fluids, and compromised materials in this step, which is the most dangerous.
• Remove any carpet, furniture, dirt, or dust before disinfecting.
• Biowashing in three steps involves cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
• We use the same three-step process to disinfect the path around and out of the house.
• We use the same three-step process to disinfect the path around and out of the house.
• Disinfect all equipment and properly dispose of biohazard containers during site cleanup.

We handle the cleanup of traumatic situations daily at Restoration 1 of Eldersburg, and we understand that our customers require more than just supplies and a cleaning regimen during this trying time.

If you have recently suffered a loss and are unsure what to do about crime scene cleanup, a Restoration 1 of Eldersburg representative is available to assist you at any time. Call us right away.