One of the great services The BioClean Team offers our clients is handling biohazardous waste disposal. We get plenty of calls from folks who call for help and don’t realize that that’s what they need! Turns out most people who don’t work in full hazmat suits are a little unsure about the whole biohazard thing. … Continue reading “What is a Biohazard Anyway?”

Although any water leak can be exponentially damaging to surrounding property, water from sewer system backups should be considered especially dangerous.  This type of contaminated water is a haven for pathogens that can cause serious illness. The most common pathogen found in wastewater is Salmonella. However, there are many other viruses and bacteria harmful to human health, such as … Continue reading “Sewage Backup Cleanup and What Water to Worry About”

When it comes to crime scene cleanup in Los Angeles and Southern California, tear gas cleanups can be some of the most complex situations. The property damage resulting from tear gas can pose a structural maintenance nightmare, second only to drug lab remediation and large-scale abatements such as animal hoarding cleanups. As crime scene cleanup … Continue reading “Crime Scene & Biohazard Cleanup: Tear Gas Removal”

If you need any type of biohazard cleanup in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside or San Diego counties, it is crucial that you use an OSHA-certified cleanup team. Did you know that it is a violation for employers to expose their employees to blood-borne pathogens? Exposure to blood-borne pathogen hazards can result in serious … Continue reading “Proper Biohazard Cleanup: Don’t Risk OSHA Violations”

Losing a loved one to suicide is one of the hardest and most devastating events that families and friends may face. Unfortunately, though, in the hours following a suicide, when a family is dealing with great emotional turmoil, there are practical issues that must be handled, including suicide cleanup. Not only should a family member … Continue reading “Suicide Cleanup Services: Discreet & Compassionate”

As a nurse and specialist for biohazard cleanup in Los Angeles and Southern California, I know a lot about infectious diseases, and since it’s “cold and flu season,” I wanted to share some handy illness prevention tips. According to a recent CDC report, there were more than 16.8 million visits to physician’s offices for infectious … Continue reading “Beyond Biohazard Cleanup In Los Angeles: Preventing Illness”