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At Crime Scenes, Dangerous Contaminants

Rachael Eslao • November 18, 2021

At Crime Scenes, Dangerous Contaminants

Cleaning up a crime scene is a difficult task. It's tempting to eliminate any signs of the occurrence right once, but doing so might jeopardize a criminal inquiry. Body fluids and tissue can't be tossed away like trash, and they're too risky to handle without the right training and equipment. Commercially available cleaners and equipment aren't adequate for the task, and most individuals aren't emotionally prepared to manage it.

 

While "crime scene cleaning" normally conjures up images of a puddle of blood, there are really numerous harmful items that must be cleaned by professionals with the necessary expertise and equipment:

  • Forensic Residue: In the course of their inquiry, crime scene investigators utilize a range of items; you've certainly seen "dusting for fingerprints" in movies and TV shows. Cleaning things like this with commercially available materials and equipment is impossible.
  • Bodily Fluids: At crime scenes, blood, tissue, saliva, and other body fluids are frequently discovered. Infections and illnesses such as hepatitis and HIV can readily be transmitted by these fluids. These things cannot be thrown out in regular garbage; instead, they must be carried in specific containers to approved disposal facilities. Cleanup necessitates the use of specialized protective equipment and supplies, as well as the supervision of skilled personnel.
  • Gasses: Tear gas or pepper spray may be used in the course of a crime or to evict a suspect, and long-term exposure can be extremely detrimental to your health. Professionals should handle the cleanup, as they will be able to eliminate all traces of the gas as well as any residue.
  • Biohazard Objects: Needles or biohazard objects may be left at a crime scene. These objects can be very dangerous or even deadly if not handled correctly. These things cannot be thrown out in regular garbage; instead, they must be carried in specific containers to approved disposal facilities. Cleanup necessitates the use of specialized protective equipment and supplies, as well as the supervision of skilled personnel.
  • Strong Odors: Many odors may be left lingering in the air or home. Professionals should handle this cleanup because they have a number of specialized equipment to ensure all unwanted odors will be removed. 

 

Call the experts at Restoration1 of Central Houston if you have a trauma or a crime scene in your house or office. We'll arrive promptly and quietly to remove biohazardous items in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, as well as OSHA regulations. To prevent damaging an investigation, we also collaborate with law enforcement. Our compassionate experts understand that this is a trying time for our clients, so we treat them with the utmost attention and respect.

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