Unattended Death Cleanup

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

To 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.

UNATTENDED DEATH FAQS

Is an autopsy required for an unattended death? 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.

What happens when someone dies at home unexpectedly? 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.

How do you clean a room after someone dies in it? 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.