Cleaning Up After a Crime Scene

The aftermath of suicides, homicides, and automobile crashes is difficult to handle. There are companies whose only function is to take care of the aftermath.

The setting is familiar for anyone who's watched flipped on the TV during prime time. Detectives show up at a crime scene. They gather evidence and theorize what took place. The police leave the scene. Part of the story is missing. Have you ever wondered what happens next? Someone needs to clean up the mess.

Cleaning is a job too tedious for television so it's no surprise that we don't see it on CSI: Las Vegas. But there's another reason why we don't see crime scene cleanup: the police (often the focal point on a show) aren't responsible for cleanup; the victim's family must clean the scene. The thought of family cleaning up after a loved one's suicide, car wreck, or murder is unseemly. Fortunately, there are companies that specialize in bio cleaning services la plata md.

Trauma and biohazard involves removing blood, human remains, and other bio materials. This process is called "remediation."



Cleaning up after a crime is difficult work that requires specialized supplies, including:

  • Everyday cleaning supplies
  • Long scrubbing brushes
  • Razor blades
  • Ozone machines to remove odors
  • Enzyme solvents to kill bacteria and liquefy blood
  • And more

The job isn't pretty. There's only a few that can actually stomach the work. That's why it's best left off prime time.