1. Understand the scene
Identify what happened, whether authorities have released the property, what areas are affected, and who controls access.
2. Limit unnecessary exposure
Keep occupants, pets, employees, tenants, and contractors away from the affected area as appropriate.
3. Evaluate materials
Hard surfaces, porous materials, contents, flooring assemblies, furniture, and vehicles can require different cleanup or removal decisions.
4. Address affected areas
Cleanup should focus on actual contamination, not merely what is visible at first glance.
5. Review the property condition
After the affected area has been addressed, any needed repair, replacement, or next-step property work can be considered.
Need Help With a Biohazard Cleanup Situation?
Call and describe what happened, the property type, and the affected area. If there is immediate danger or an active emergency, contact 911 first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does every job use the same process?
No. The scope depends on the incident and affected materials.
Why might materials need removal?
Some porous materials may be difficult to adequately address when heavily contaminated.
Can general repairs happen at the same time?
Cleanup of biological contamination should be coordinated before unaffected repair trades enter the impacted area.