May 21, 2021
About 20% of Americans pass away at home every year. If living alone, this is called an unattended death, an often overlooked situation that can not only impact loved ones but also those living in close proximity to the deceased. Ana Cardenas, a woman renting an apartment in El Paso found out first-hand how an […]
March 3, 2021
Biohazards often present dangers unseen to the human eye. You may not think much about it, but blood spillage is a common biohazard because bloodborne pathogens such as MRSA, HIV, and Hepatitis B & C viruses can be present, and transmitted through blood. This begs the question: when do I need a biohazard professional? When […]
September 10, 2020
Workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at risk to contract serious and even life-threatening illnesses. Even if you don’t think your situation requires a blood waste cleanup company – in cases where the spillage is smaller than a plate – harmful pathogens may still be present, posing health risks and liabilities. That’s why you should […]
August 13, 2020
What Can I Use to Cleanup Blood? Accidents involving blood pose serious health risks. Improper blood cleanup can result in serious consequences to you and those around you. Whether you work for a daycare facility and are asked to clean up after a bloody nose or if you are an EMT volunteer who is faced […]
July 29, 2020
The death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event that causes a myriad of emotions to surface. Once the immediate shock fades and the police leave, you may be confused about what to do next. We consider ourselves to be 2nd responders — once the dust settles and you don’t know where to turn, […]
June 9, 2020
While most people probably use the terms cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing interchangeably in everyday life, they do not mean the same thing. Misuse of these terms, especially within the biohazard remediation and virucidal disinfection industry, can cause misunderstandings and, importantly, could have real-life consequences. Read, ‘Knowing the Difference Between Disinfectants & Antimicrobials.’ What is Cleaning? […]
December 3, 2019
Proper Bodily Fluid Cleanup Procedures and Equipment If there’s an accident in the home or business and large quantities of bodily fluids are involved, it is imperative that you call a professional bodily fluid cleanup company. Hazardous bloodborne pathogens and other transmittable diseases such as HIV, MRSA, various hepatitis strains and more may be present, […]
November 20, 2019
How to Disinfect Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Hand, Foot and Mouth (HFM) is a communicable disease prevalent in children. Consequently, if your child is affected by HFM, avoid close contact (kissing, hugging, sharing food/drink and utensils). Wipe down all surfaces that the infected child comes into contact with using disinfecting wipes or cleansers that […]
August 21, 2019
Most of us are familiar with mold. The moist, musty smell of an old cellar or abandoned building is widely associated with mold growth. At its most basic, mold is a collection of tiny fungal spores, usually found in damp, dark areas. Some types of mold, such as black mold, can be toxic in their […]
May 8, 2019
Hand Washing vs Sanitizer: How to Protect Your Home From Disease A recent study of dust in over 1,200 homes found that, on average, there were over 9,000 different species of bacteria, fungi, and microbes. Don’t be alarmed — this is perfectly normal. Germs are all around us all the time and for the […]