Biohazard situations can involve serious health, safety, and emotional concerns. Call (888) 414-0519 for nationwide assistance locating the appropriate cleanup service.
Professional biohazard cleanup assistance
Some scenes may involve blood, bodily fluids, infectious materials, sewage, animal waste, or other potentially hazardous contamination. Cleanup may require personal protective equipment, controlled removal, disinfection, odor treatment, and regulated disposal procedures.
Situations that may require specialized cleanup
- Trauma and accident scenes
- Unattended death cleanup
- Blood and bodily fluid contamination
- Sewage and contaminated water
- Animal waste and severe sanitation concerns
- Hoarding-related contamination
- Infectious disease cleaning needs
- Odor and affected-material removal
What the cleanup process may include
- Assessing hazards and restricting access to the affected area
- Using appropriate protective equipment and containment
- Removing contaminated porous materials where necessary
- Cleaning and disinfecting salvageable surfaces
- Deodorizing the space and arranging proper waste handling
- Documenting the work and identifying repair needs
Safety comes first
Avoid direct contact with potentially infectious materials. Keep children, pets, employees, and other occupants away from the area. For an active emergency or immediate danger, contact emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Can ordinary household cleaners handle a biohazard scene?
Many situations require more than surface cleaning. Specialized procedures may be needed to address hidden contamination, porous materials, exposure risks, and disposal requirements.