Category: Trauma

What Goes into a Crime Scence Cleanup

TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Spotless have brought to light an often-forgotten process that is involved in traumatic situations. Arguably, one of the most important parts of an investigation is the cleanup itself. No one should be left to clean up a crime scene alone – especially if they are not skilled in that area. Crime scene cleaners are trusted to take the necessary measures to make sure your home or workplace is sanitized and clear of any biohazards due to bodily fluids. Our job is to give you a chance to get your life back in order and alleviate the stress that comes with a traumatic experience. No one should have to deal with the traumatic events that would necessitate a crime scene cleanup, but if you do, we are here to help you and make things as easy as possible.

Cleaning up a crime scene goes beyond sweeping up broken glass or washing a few garments. There is a lot to prepare for when going into a crime scene and a lot of precautions that must take place before going into potentially unsafe environments. Never cleanup a biohazard or crime scene site yourself. The dangers of getting contaminated with blood, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials is not worth the risk. Personal protective equipment, specialized sanitization and proper training is needed to ensure the best possible cleanup. We provide our employees with onsite training and ensure that each trauma scene can meet or go beyond hospital-grade disinfection standards.  To guarantee that you return to your home that is safe and livable, we go through a process that includes the following:

Control the Affected Area(s): Plastic sheeting separates the affected area from other parts of the building and prevents cross-contamination between clean and affected rooms. All crime scenes are treated as if they hold hazardous infections because of the dangerous viruses and bacteria that can be found in blood and other biological materials.

Clean the Affected Area(s): We remove all traces of chemicals, blood, dirt and other biological materials. We sanitize as much personal property as possible; however, if we cannot remediate personal property, it must be stripped and disposed of as medical waste.

Sanitize the Affected Area(s): After cleaning, we treat the affected area with disinfectants and purify the air from the possibility of lingering odors.

There are many health factors associated with a crime scene cleanup. Airborne bacteria from crime scenes can impact the safety and well-being of the cleanup crew and possible future occupants. It is important to make sure the affected area is as clean and sanitized as possible and only a crime scene cleanup crew can do that.

If you are unfortunate enough to need the services of a professional cleanup crew, RestoPros will deliver you with the care and service you need. The services we offer for crime cleaning in Plano, TX, can provide comfort and help during a tough and difficult incident. We handle crime scene cleanups with compassion, sensitivity, professionalism and discretion. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to get in touch with us and we will be as patient and compassionate as necessary!


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Biological Contaminant Cleanup

Biological Contaminant CleanupRestoPros is adding a new service to our impressive cleanup portfolio!  While we are experts in restoring your home after damage from mold, mildew, water, and smoke, that doesn’t cover everything.  Hazardous materials and filth can accumulate in a house from injury, disease, or even just absence of cleaning.  Biological contaminants consist of human waste, blood, or remains from trauma after an accident.  All of these events should be seen to by professionals which is why RestoPros now offers help with:

  • Hoarding Cleanup
  • Filth Cleanup
  • Odor Removal
  • Toxic/Biological Contaminants
  • Blood Decontamination and Cleanup

Blood Diseases

One of the most important things to remember in the event of an accident is just how dangerous blood can be.  We all have blood, and in the event of an accident or injury there can be quite a lot to cleanup.  The problem is, blood is incredibly good at carrying dangerous pathogens.  Often someone who has a blood-borne pathogen is either unaware of it or is unable to warn you.  Exposure to blood, even blood that has been left out and dried up over two weeks, can infect you with a number of deadly pathogens including HIV, HBV, and HCV.

Even if you take the proper precautions and protect yourself, not knowing how to clean up a biohazard spill can lead to simply spreading these pathogens around a surface.  Hosing off a garage floor or driveway will simply move the contaminants elsewhere, and ineffective cleaning solutions will only serve to dilute the pathogens, not remove them.  Always consult a professional.

Filth Cleanup

Cleaning up a decaying room is messy.  At RestoPros, we have years of experience in dealing with mold and mildew, which are essential at breaking down collections of biomass (any organic compound that can decay).  Stacks of hoarded newspapers, cardboard, even leftover food can become a breeding ground for bacteria, insects, and mold.  Cleaning out a home that’s beginning to degrade due to leftover filth or hoarded items is a grueling process and is best left to professionals who know how to keep themselves healthy while they work.

Why Seek Outside Help?

For many situations, cleaning out a home after a dangerous spill, infestation, or biological contaminant is dangerous.  We have the skills, training, and experience to know how to protect ourselves from the dangers of dealing with trauma disasters and biological contaminants.  Even when trauma isn’t a factor, such as with cleaning up after a black-water flood or cleaning out storage from a hoarder, the cleanup can be a daunting task.

We’re professionals and know how to quickly move in and clean up a space to make it usable again.  From removing stacks of newspapers to taking out the foul odors left behind from mold, pets, or trauma, we’re at your disposal.  For instances where insurance covers the cleanup, we’re used to working with insurance companies and can help navigate during what is certainly a trying time.

We’ll begin by analyzing the site for potential dangers.  This gives us the opportunity to identify any other services you may need to restore the environment. A thorough cleaning will take place, with trash and filth removal.  This is followed by a decontamination procedure and follow-up investigation to ensure that we’ve caught everything.


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