Blood and bodily fluids
Blood and bodily fluid cleanup in Arlington
A bad fall, a cut or an illness can leave more blood than a household can safely clean. Here is why, and when to call.
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Why it is not an ordinary spill
Bloodborne pathogens are germs in human blood that can cause disease. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV are examples (OSHA).
Blood soaks into carpet pad, grout, upholstery and the gaps in plank flooring. Surface cleaning can leave it underneath.
Disinfectants work only when used as the label says, and many need the surface to stay wet for a set contact time (EPA). Ask the company which product it uses and how long it leaves it on.
Until the company arrives
- Keep children and pets out of the area.
- Do not vacuum or use a carpet machine on it.
- If you must touch anything, wear disposable gloves and wash your hands after.
- Leave stained items where they are so the company can see the extent.
Questions
Questions about this kind of cleanup
Is a small amount worth a call?
If it is a little on a hard surface and you have gloves and a registered disinfectant, you may be able to handle it. If it is on carpet, fabric or soaked in, call.
Can it be done the same day?
Ask on the call. It depends on the company's schedule and on whether the place has been released.
Other situations
Something else?
- Crime scene cleanupAfter an assault, a shooting or a homicide, once the police have finished with the home.Read more
- Unattended death cleanupWhen someone died alone and was found days or weeks later.Read more
- Suicide cleanupCareful work, so the family does not have to go into the room first.Read more
When you are ready, one call
There is no rush on your side. Call when the police have released the place and you want to know what the cleanup involves.
Talk it through with a cleanup company
You will speak with an independent company that works around Arlington. Ask how they would handle your situation and how they set the price. Nothing is booked until you agree.
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