SUPPLIES, PROCEDURES, AND GUIDELINES FOR CRIME SCENE CLEANUP -ELLICOTT CITY

When a family member is murdered, commits suicide, or is involved in a traumatic accident, their family members are frequently assigned the task of cleaning up the scene. Previously, families or property owners had to do their best to clean up a crime scene with a bucket, a mop, and a jug of bleach. Cleaning a potentially biohazardous site, on the other hand, is best left to experts 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. Blood and bodily fluids found at a crime scene can contain MRSA, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and Clostridium difficile (C. diff). This means that if appropriate supplies and procedures are not used during crime scene cleanup, those in charge may become infected.

Families and property owners should hire a professional crime scene cleanup company to disinfect the scene in order to ensure that all potential biohazards discovered at a crime scene are properly remediated and the risk of infection spreading is reduced. There is no such thing as a universal disinfectant, so when choosing a company, make sure they use chemicals with a specific killing agent for the disease or infection.

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 Ellicott City specializes in bioremediation and crime scene cleanup. We not only use the crime scene cleanup supplies mentioned above, 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 on a daily basis at Restoration 1 of Ellicott City, and we understand that our customers require more than just supplies and a cleaning regimen during this trying time.

If you've recently experienced a loss and are unsure what to do about crime scene cleanup, a Restoration 1 of Ellicott City representative can assist you. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible.