Cleaning Up After a Homicide: Who Can Help?

If you’re faced with cleaning up after a homicide, you can avoid the associated health risks by hiring professionals to do the cleaning instead. When choosing a company to help you, make sure you select one that can get the job done right the first time. Aftermath is the nation’s leading biohazard company specializing in trauma cleaning and biohazard remediation. We are committed to returning properties that have been affected by homicides and other traumas to a safe and livable condition.

Leading the Industry the “Aftermath Way”

“The Aftermath Way” is more than a cleaning regimen; it’s a mindset. Our employees carry the highest respect, dignity, and standard of service to our customers. We use discreetly marked vehicles to maintain your privacy as we work to clean, disinfect, and remediate your home.

Each area we treat is carefully documented for insurance purposes using written reports and photographs before and after we disinfect. Although many homeowners insurance policies offer coverage for homicide cleanup, some do not. If you need assistance paying for our services, Aftermath has several payment options available to help.

Note: Aftermath cannot make guarantees regarding your insurance coverage. If you need more information about what types of services your policy covers, we suggest speaking with your insurance adjuster.

Our Two-Step Disinfection Process

Our systematic approach to cleaning is backed by nearly 20 years of research and practice to ensure that each homicide scene is remediated and that every customer’s home or property is returned to a safe state.

We disinfect each affected area of the home with a two-step process:

Step One: Controlling Potential Contamination

Our technicians establish three control zones around the scene of the homicide in order to prevent cross-contamination between clean and affected rooms. During this process, our technicians abide by OSHA’s safety standards by wearing fully-protected Personal Protective Equipment, including respiratory gear, double layer gloves, and biohazard suits specifically designed for biohazard recovery.

Step Two: Cleaning Biohazardous Material and Removing Affected Materials

Technicians proceed by removing any trace of dirt, chemicals, blood, and biological materials from the affected areas. They then disinfect these areas and test the area using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to ensure it is thoroughly disinfected. Finally, technicians deodorize the affected area to eliminate the possibility of lingering odors.

At Aftermath, we know moving past a homicide is a long and difficult process, and cleaning the site of a homicide is the last thing on your mind. We can help alleviate this burden. Our homicide clean up service returns your home to the safe haven you need during this difficult time. Contact us day or night.

Testimonials

"Exemplary Communication, Care, Attention to detail. This team deployed quickly to a biohazard situation, provided excellent advice and counsel, performed their work with integrity, and were instrumental when helping us with the insurance claim. A+++"

Randy N. - October 11, 2022

"From my initial contact with Jeanine to the final walk through with Jason, Tristan, Marquel and Fritz Aftermath services has been tremendously upfront, kind and compassionate after the death of my sister. During such a difficult time I never would have thought that I would walk away with five new friends. I am forever grateful."

Megan M. - October 10, 2022

"Aftermath Services Manager Christopher and his Assistant Manager Trainee Gabriel took care of my tenants (who was family) apartment swiftly. It was disgusting in there. Will be going back to this company if a situation arises like this in the future. Drive home safe guys and thank you for your hard work."

John I. - October 12, 2022

"I can not thank Cecily and Fernando enough for all the hard work and dedication they exerted to resolve our family crisis. Thank you both very much. You truly care about the families that you serve and it shows. "

Joseph T. - September 19, 2022

"Lacey and her team are amazing. We never experienced anything like this they walked us through process explained everything upfront even cost and went above and beyond. They were professional, compassionate and informative from minute they showed up even on a holiday. Sorry to say this hope I never need their services again but if we did Aftermath will be our 1st call. Thank you so much."

Patti B. - September 12, 2022

"The Pasadena Aftermath team did an outstanding job. Not only are they a remarkable team, they are also exceptional individuals. Over the course of the week that they were here, we got to know and trust them. They handled this unthinkable situation with grace, compassion, and the utmost respect for the victims. Words will never be able to truly capture the appreciation we have for them. When our world felt like it was hit with a tsunami, your team threw us a life preserver and told us that we will be okay again.The world needs more “Kevins”, “Jamies”, and “Hassens”, who will help lift the burden off of strangers who are facing their darkest days."

Ashlyn B. - September 5, 2022

"Sterling and Aurelia did much more than clean the scene. They were patient, kind, and very compassionate. They took good care of the property as if it was there own. Sterling and Aurelia communicated with us every step of the way. Their presence alone did much to contribute to the healing process. On top of all that, they did a fantastic job cleaning the house. To be honest, we hated to see them leave. Our family thank them both to the highest degree!!"

Tim F. - August 22, 2022