Crime scene clean up is the process of removing stains, odors, broken glass, and other evidence of a crime. It also involves restoring damaged materials and removing potentially infectious materials (OPIM) like blood and bodily fluids. 

Unattended Death remediation, also known as biohazard remediation, is the process of cleaning and decontaminating an area where a person has died to prevent the spread of disease and protect the health of others. It's a specialized service that requires proper training, equipment, certification, and licensing due to the high risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Blood cleanup is a meticulous process designed to safely remove, sanitize, and dispose of blood and other potentially infectious pathogens from the affected areas. This service is crucial following incidents such as accidents/injuries, violent crimes, or unattended deaths.

Our professional blood cleanup process involves:

Safe removal of all visible blood and contaminated materials

Deep cleaning and sanitization using hospital-grade disinfectants

Proper disposal of biohazardous waste according to strict regulations

leaving the area in safe, habitable conditions.

Our trained technicians follow rigorous protocols to protect everyone involved from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Common scenarios requiring professional blood cleanup include:

Crime scene cleanup

Suicide cleanup

Vehicle blood cleanup

Accidents in homes or businesses

Unattended death situations

Our expertise extends beyond residential settings to commercial properties, vehicles, and industrial spaces. No matter the scale or complexity of the situation, SUDDS is equipped to restore safety and peace of mind.

How can blood be dangerous?

Yes, blood can be extremely dangerous if not handled properly. Direct contact with blood can potentially lead to the transmission of infectious, blood-borne, and sexually transmitted diseases. These risks persist even after visible blood is gone, which is why professional cleanup is crucial.

When dealing with blood cleanup, it is critical to perform decontamination at a microscopic level, not just a visible one. Quickly mopping up the area often spreads the biohazard instead of removing it, which can increase the effort required to complete the cleanup successfully.

Some of the concerning pathogens that may be present in blood include:

HIV and AIDS

Hepatitis B and C

MRSA

Syphilis

Tuberculosis (TB)

Our biohazard trauma cleanup team has the training, restoration knowledge, and experience to handle what your property requires, ensuring it's restored, sterile, and safe for occupancy. If you're unsure whether your situation requires professional blood cleanup, don't hesitate to call us for a confidential consultation.

Blood Cleanup Where You Need It

Spilled blood is usually the result of an injury, no matter how superficial or severe. Blood cleanup should never be taken lightly.

As professional blood sanitation specialists, we restore the safety of commercial, industrial, residential, and public areas. The services we provide include the cleanup of blood loss/spills, gross filth, bodily fluids, and contaminated crime scenes.

"Regulated medical waste remediation" is the process of treating and rendering safe medical waste that is considered potentially infectious, like blood-soaked bandages, sharps (needles), or pathological specimens, by using methods like autoclaving, incineration, or chemical disinfection, to reduce the microbial load and make it safe for further handling and disposal, typically following strict state and federal regulations; essentially, it's the process of making hazardous medical waste safe for disposal by eliminating its infectious potential.

This can include blood-contaminated materials, sharps (needles, syringes), body parts removed during surgery, cultures, and certain pharmaceutical waste.

Biohazard mitigation is the first step in the process of cleaning up a biohazard, which is the removal of a contaminant and containing the area. Biohazard mitigation is also known as biohazard removal. 

Biohazard mitigation is necessary when there has been a biological contamination to the structural environment of a home, office, or industrial building. Biohazards can include blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, mold, and other potentially harmful materials. 

The biohazard mitigation process involves:

Identifying and assessing the situation

Setting up a controlled environment

Removing infectious materials

Thoroughly cleaning and decontaminating the area

Properly disposing of hazardous waste

Restoring the property 

Biohazard mitigation is handled by our biohazard remediation specialists, who follow strict guidelines from organizations like OSHA, EPA, and CDC. These guidelines include:

Conducting a health and safety assessment

Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Properly handling, transporting, and disposing of hazardous medical waste materials

Following specific required vaccinations and mandatory training 

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) identifies four biohazard levels based on how much risk and danger they pose. Substances at different biohazard levels require different cleanup procedures and safety precautions. 

Decontamination is a combination of processes that removes or destroys contamination so that infectious agents or other contaminants cannot reach a susceptible site in sufficient quantities to initiate infection or other harmful responses.

People with hoarding disorder have persistent difficulty getting rid of or parting with possessions due to a perceived need to save the items. Attempts to part with possessions create considerable distress and lead to decisions to save them. The resulting clutter disrupts the ability to use living spaces (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).

Hoarding is not the same as collecting. Collectors typically acquire possessions in an organized, intentional, and targeted fashion. Once acquired, the items are removed from normal usage, but are subject to being organizing, admired, and displayed to others. Acquisition of objects in people who hoard is largely impulsive, with little active planning, and triggered by the sight of an object that could be owned. Objects acquired by people with hoarding lack a consistent theme, whereas those of collectors are narrowly focused on a particular topic. In contrast to the organization and display of possessions seen in collecting, disorganized clutter is a hallmark of hoarding disorder.

Hoarding can be considered a biohazard because it often leads to the accumulation of human and animal waste, decaying food, mold, rodent droppings, and other potentially infectious materials within a living space, creating an environment where bacteria and diseases can easily spread, posing significant health risks to anyone exposed to it. 

Key points about hoarding and biohazards: 

Waste buildup:

Hoarding often involves large amounts of trash, including spoiled food, which can attract pests and create breeding grounds for bacteria. 

Animal waste:

If someone hoards animals, their feces and urine can significantly contribute to biohazard issues. 

Mold growth:

Moisture and organic matter within a cluttered space can lead to extensive mold growth, triggering respiratory problems for those exposed. 

Pest infestations:

Rodents and insects are attracted to the clutter and waste in a hoarded home, further spreading disease. 

Poor sanitation:

Difficulty accessing areas to clean properly due to clutter can exacerbate the biohazard situation. 

Infestation remediation involves cleaning and disinfecting areas affected by pests, vermin, and rodents. By taking steps to prevent further infestations: 

1. Clean up

Remove any urine, droppings, nests, or dead rodents or pests. 

2. Disinfect

Combination of processes to remove biohazardous agents and/or contaminants prior to disposal.

3. Dispose of

Dispose of biohazardous waste within accordance with Nevada laws.

4. Seal

Caulk to seal any cracks and crevices that could be hiding places for pests

6. Treat

Treat infested items with non-toxic or corrosive agents.

7. Inspect

Inspect treated area for signs of infestation

8.Decontamination wash

Using a combination of 5 agents to sanitize, eliminate any microorganisms, pathogens, and remaining spores.