How Death Cleaning Happens: Covering All Essential Steps
A lot of dead bodies go unclaimed every year in the United States. These deaths occur due to a myriad of reasons, such as old age, chronic ailments, homicides, and self-elimination. It is the job of cleaners like us to deal with these corpses in a process like death cleaning.
You must have heard of döstädning or Swedish death cleaning, a process in which getting rid of needless items from your home before your passing, i.e., decluttering before death. It’s not possible for everyone, however, to make their demise easy for their loved ones. So, we at BioClean restore apartments after someone dies in them as passionately as we can.
Let’s explain to you how it’s done. We’ll talk about the steps we follow during this process, so you can see why calling professionals to clean up after a dead person is necessary.
Secure the Scene with Care
You may wonder who cleans up the room after a traumatic event like a suicide. For us at the BioClean Team, death cleaning means making safety our topmost priority. We come quickly to the location with the right PPE (hazmat suits, gloves, respirators, etc.).
We set up containment barriers like plastic sheeting and air scrubbers to isolate the area. No one enters until everything’s safe and sound for people. We also coordinate with authorities & law enforcement if needed, while respecting active investigations during this.
Our goal is to prevent cross-contamination while treating the area respectfully.
Evaluate and Plan the Cleanup
Unattended death clean up requires checking the extent of biohazards in the apartment. We look for blood, bodily fluids, and decomposition odors from dead bodies. We also test for pathogens using ATP meters or swabs to identify risks like hepatitis or MRSA. Moreover, we come up with a detailed plan to decide what waste goes where and how long it takes.
We’ll explain everything to you and answer your questions. Timelines can vary when we are talking about cleaning up after a deceased individual. But licensed transport makes sure that hazardous waste often heads to approved facilities, following OSHA/EPA guidelines.
Remove All Biohazardous Materials
This one is a hands-on phase; we bag and double-bag all contaminated items in red bags with the biohazard symbol on them. Odors from decomposition get heavy attention as well. Hospital-grade disinfectants and ozone machines neutralize them right at the source.
We also wipe down every surface with EPA-approved solutions. We work discreetly as well, so your neighbors and tenants will never know what’s going on. Your privacy comes first!
If you need death cleaning done at your apartment, contact us right away at BioClean.
Deep Disinfect and Deodorize
Once all the waste has been taken care of, we move toward disinfection. We’ll start this process by fogging your entire room with antiviral sprays that are really effective against COVID and flu. We use UV lights and electrostatic sprayers to hit every corner, such as ceilings, vents, cracks, etc. Air scrubbers filter HEPA for several hours after that!
If we’re dealing with hoarders or trauma scenes, we sort salvageable items carefully. We also tackle unattended death fluids that often seep deep into the carpet. Multiple rounds of disinfectants ensure there are no pathogens left in the apartment once we’re done.
Restore Everything Post-Death Cleaning
You may wonder who pays for biohazard cleanup after a crime has taken place. No matter who pays for the death cleanup, we at BioClean restore everything properly. Repairs come last; they include putting up fresh drywall, painting the whole apartment, laying down a new carpet, and setting up the flooring. We aim for “like new” to put your mind at ease.
A final inspection ensures your 100% satisfaction. We also provide you with the documents and certificates you need to prove that your house is livable again. So, grab your phone and give us a call. We at BioClean are ready to help with your trauma with cleanup services.
