Bio-hazard cleanup

9/1/2020 (Permalink)

Bio-hazard cleanup can become a necessity at any time.  Though incidences of drug manufacturing certainly require professional bio-hazard cleanup, that isn’t the only time. Though there is a significant amount of overlap between bio-hazard cleanup and trauma cleanup in Seattle as they are often one and the same, there are many non-physical tragedy related instances in which bio-hazard cleanup is required. In these instances, it can really make a difference acquiring the services of professional bio-hazard cleanup professionals. This is most noticeable in instances involving burst pipelines and fecal contamination. 

Why SERVPRO of Champaign/Urbana to cleanup?

• Training – In order to get the proper certifications to perform professional bio-hazard cleanup, technicians must pass a number of classes and undergo rigorous training.  They know the proper methods for handling contaminants and can do so without the risk of illness a non-trained individual would encounter.  They also have the training required to clean your property thoroughly and ensure that it remains legally and safely habitable.
• Experience – Along with this training comes 30 years of experience in the restoration business. We know what different situations require and are prepared for each and every one.
• Equipment – Not only does a non-trained individual not have the experience and training of a technician, but they also don’t possess the proper equipment either.  Depending on the contaminant, different protective measures may be required.  Cleaning up a powdered contaminant requires different equipment and products than an airborne one and the radically different properties of contaminants mean that using the wrong cleaning agents can fail to properly clean an area and harm future inhabitants.
• Removal – There are specific places that bio-hazards need to be taken to. Not just anyone can bring it in, and quite often specialized receptacles are required just in order to transport it. Specialized licenses are also required to transport items like medical waste, and a non-trained individual could face steep fines or even jail time for illegally transporting, dumping, or attempting to remove hazardous materials.
• Legality – In addition to the transportation of bio-hazardous materials, it is often illegal to open an area to the public if it hasn’t been professionally cleaned by professionals. This is especially true when it comes to habitable places like hotels and houses. Depending on the instance, failing to have this done can result in fines and jail time.

Now that you know why calling SERVPRO of Champaign / Urbana is so important. Don’t hesitate to call 217-355-0077 and speak with one of our friendly staff today!  We are here to help!