After death cleaning, also known as Trauma cleaning, Crime scene cleaning, Unattended death clean up or Emergency cleaning involves the meticulous process of cleaning and decontamination of the affected area after a death either from a crime scene, trauma scene or body decomposition to remove the biological waste, bodily fluids and hazardous waste to make the area safe for the wider public.
Why is Professional Help Necessary?
When it comes to cleaning up after a death, especially in cases where the death occurred under traumatic or unexpected circumstances, seeking professional help is crucial for several reasons:
Health Risks:
Biohazards may be present at the scene, Blood, bodily tissues, and other biological materials can carry infectious diseases. Professionals use the correct protective gear and follow safety protocols to minimize health risks.
Risk of Blood-Borne Pathogens: Blood and bodily fluids can harbour pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C even after drying. Professional cleaning and decontamination is required to eliminate the risks of infection. Trained Operatives follow strict guidelines to ensure the correct cleaning methods and professional grade disinfectants are used to protect themselves and others.
Correct waste disposal
Correct waste streams are in place for the safe disposal of biohazardous materials to prevent contamination and infections to the wider public.
