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There is cleanup, and then there is biohazard cleanup. These are two very different categories and are used for very different situations. When it comes to daily cleaning, you can do that on your own. However, biohazard cleaning requires specific equipment as well as specialized training for the task.
Not quite sure when biohazard cleaning might be needed? Here are some common causes.
Blood Cleanup
Cleaning up blood is a great example of biohazard cleanup. With the transmission of blood comes the risk of transmittable diseases or viruses.
Blood can contain harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites that put the cleaning person at risk. This is where exposure to viruses like hepatitis, HIV, and more could be a possibility.
A cleaning crew will need to comply with local and federal guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting, but they also have to wear the proper gear to protect themselves in the process.
Crime Scene Biohazard Cleanup
A crime scene is another type of biohazard. Where a crime scene is involved, there could be any number of harmful pathogens involved. This includes human waste, bodily fluids, and blood.
The area must be cleaned with care, but it also needs to be sanitized and decontaminated for the safety of anyone who comes into contact with the space.
We are licensed and insured to handle this. This means we can clean in compliance with the required standards and safety protocol.
Hoarding or Extreme Cleaning
These two categories are not the same, but both require trained personnel. Hoarding is a situation where an individual or family has spent years compiling things to the point that their living space is not viable anymore. You will need to be aware of the risk of what lies within the accumulation of debris.
Extreme cleaning is necessary after long-term neglect. This requires cleaning, odor removal, sanitation, and disinfection as part of the process.
Suicide or Death Cleanup
In terms of biohazard cleanup, death cleanup is similar to a crime scene. Here, you are dealing with a deceased body and the aftermath of a trauma. There will be bodily fluids and possibly blood to clean up in the area.
In this case, personnel must be properly prepared in order to safely clean the area and sanitize or disinfect the space. We can help protect other people from contamination in these spaces.
General Guidelines
In general, biohazard cleanup could contain any of the following materials:
- Bodily fluids
- Blood
- Feces
- Urine
- Vomit
- Used Needles
- Soiled Clothing
- Harmful Chemicals
You must clean this space and any surrounding space as well to avoid contamination.
Professional Biohazard Cleanup
If you or someone you know needs a biohazard cleaning crew, Austin Bio Clean is here to help. We are trained and prepared for this type of situation. Contact us today and let us know how we can help.
