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Unattended Death Cleanup

Aftermath quickly and safely cleans, disinfects and deodorizes homes to help families move past the tragedy of unexpected loss and begin the healing process.

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Why Hire Aftermath for Biohazard Cleanup?

Unlike standard house or business cleaning, biohazard cleanup is a service that requires industry expertise, specialized equipment, and appropriate certifications. Aftermath has developed a 5-step disinfection process backed by more than 20 years of research and experience to ensure your home or business is void of health and safety risks. 

Our discreet biohazard cleanup team handles all cases with compassion, professionalism, and efficiency. Aftermath serves the entire U.S. and is able to be at your doorstep within a few hours of your call.

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The Aftermath Remediation Process

Assess
Assess

We complete an initial walk-through and OSHA-mandated employee-safety hazard assessment of the scene.

Control and Setup
Control and Setup

We use OSHA’s recommended cross-contamination protocol to control the affected area by securing and separating it from other parts of the structure.

Remove
Remove

We remove all visible traces of blood and biological materials from the affected area. This is the most dangerous step of the remediation process.

Clean, Disinfect, and Deodorize
Clean, Disinfect and Deodorize

After removal, we clean, disinfect, and deodorize affected surfaces using EPA-rated disinfectants.

Verify
Verify

Upon completion, we use adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing technology to guarantee hospital-level standards of disinfection.

UNATTENDED DEATH CLEANUP PROCESS

The first step in the overall process of unattended death cleanup typically involves cleaning up the physical aftermath of the individual’s passing. This includes removing all blood, bodily fluids, biological materials and any other physical items that could be potentially harmful. At Aftermath Services, we go far beyond a standard deep clean with our multi-phase remediation process using EPA approved cleaning agents and testing technology.

 

Aftermath Service’s Unattended Death Cleanup Process

At Aftermath Services we have designed a multi-step remediation process and developed a line of proprietary, EPA approved, cleaning agents to protect the health and safety of our customers and their property. For more than 20 years, we have adhered to the highest standards in biohazard remediation to ensure that our customers and employees are fully protected. We stand by our work with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. Our unattended death cleanup professionals are trained and experienced in cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing your home or business.

UNATTENDED DEATH CLEANING

An unexpected loss is not something anyone can prepare for mentally or emotionally, particularly if the deceased was unaccompanied at the time of loss. With the passing come difficult realities, including the cleanup of a loved one’s home. Families need a dependable and experienced company like Aftermath Services to help after such a painful event. Our unattended death cleanup professionals clean, disinfect, and deodorize the impacted area to return the property to a safe, livable condition. These types of scenes can be contaminated with large amounts of blood and body fluids that may contain harmful bloodborne pathogens, including HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and MRSA. We quickly and safely clean and disinfect homes to help families move past tragedy and begin the healing process.

CLEANING & DISINFECTING AFTER AN UNATTENDED DEATH

Aftermath cleaning chemicalsTo many, bioremediation (alternatively, crime scene cleanup or death cleanup) may sound like standard cleaning. In reality, it refers to the removal, cleaning, and disinfection of blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially harmful pathogens in affected areas after a death, accident, or communicable disease outbreak. Because of the high exposure risk to bloodborne pathogens, unattended death cleanup is a specialty service that requires proper training, equipment, certification, and licensing.

When deciding on a policy, most homeowners are informed of what their insurance will cover and can decide on a level of coverage they are comfortable with. Although crime scene cleanup companies can handle the cleanup for you and are happy to make claims through your insurance provider, they cannot make guarantees regarding your coverage.

It's not safe to simply scrub floors or throw away items that have been affected — there's more to it than just cleaning. When a person dies, the natural process of decomposition begins relatively quickly, and potentially harmful bacteria are released into the affected area.

Unattended death is unique in many ways. Depending on the situation of a death an autopsy may be required or even requested. If an autopsy is requested, it is likely a corner will take on the responsibility of determining cause of death.

Losing someone unexpectedly is not something anyone can prepare for, especially if the deceased was unaccompanied when they passed. When the unexpected happens, the body will need to be removed and the surrounding area will need to be cleaned, disinfected and deodorized.

Cleaning after an unattended death or death in general requires bioremediation expertise. Blood, bodily fluids, and other harmful pathogens are handled by cleaning professionals since they have the training, expertise and equipment to handle a task like death cleaning.

IMPORTANCE OF HIRING A DEATH CLEANUP PROFESSIONAL

Aftermath Services adheres to OSHA regulations concerning bloodborne pathogens and practices universal precautions to protect our employees and customers. Our science-based process ensures that we contain the affected areas to prevent cross-contamination, remove all traces of blood and biological materials, disinfect and deodorize, and test to confirm that the affected areas are free of pathogens and bacteria. We are diligent and thorough because we understand that the health and safety of you and your family are on the line. When selecting an unattended death cleanup company, customers should utilize a checklist to ensure the company adheres to professional cleaning standards.

REAL PEOPLE, IMMEDIATE COMPASSIONATE ASSISTANCE

Not all biohazard companies are created equal – many are generalists, few are true experts. When biohazards, blood, and bodily fluids are involved, you need a dependable expert to ensure proper disinfection and protection from the potential spread of harmful pathogens.

We understand these are no ordinary circumstances, which is why when you call, one of our dedicated customer care advisors will always be available to answer questions and guide you through the remediation process. We will immediately dispatch a local field team for an on-site assessment, or if preferred, we will schedule an appointment time that is convenient for you. Contact us today for immediate assistance.

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

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