What Happens During Biohazard Cleanup?

The exact cleanup process depends on the incident and property, but most situations begin with understanding what happened and identifying the areas that may be affected.

1. Discuss the Situation

Explain what happened, where the affected area is, and whether authorities have released the scene if they were involved.

2. Identify Affected Areas and Materials

Visible contamination is important, but the materials and surrounding area also matter. Porous and nonporous materials can require different approaches.

3. Address the Cleanup Needs

The cleanup approach depends on the scene. It may involve cleaning, disinfecting, removing affected materials, or addressing other contamination-related concerns.

4. Review the Property

After the necessary cleanup work is completed, the affected area can be reviewed based on the scope of the job.

For a specific service, see blood cleanup, unattended death cleanup, or crime scene cleanup.