Saturday, April 15, 2017

By Martha Olson


Most victims of crimes rightly feel violated, frightened, confused, and angry. If they have experienced a burglary or a violent act, they may have trouble dealing with the aftermath for years. Most never forget the interviews with police officers and the damage that was done to their property. They might have to vacate their homes or businesses until an investigation is completed. Once they return, they are often faced with a situation that requires a crime scene cleanup Indiana officials recommend.

If a burglar has violated your home or business and ransacked the rooms looking for valuables, you might consider hiring a professional cleaning crew to come in and sort out the mess. These workers can remove anything that can't be fixed, put cushions and pillows back on sofas and chairs, deep clean, vacuum, mop and dust. If the burglar broke a window or door getting in, a contractor can give you an idea of how much the repairs will cost.

When violent crimes occur in a home or business, you will need trained personnel to inspect the property and give you an idea of what will be involved to contain, remove, and clean the affected areas. Experts say that if there is more than a dish size pool of blood, the home or business owner should not attempt to clean the premises themselves. If a homicide has occurred, there may be more than blood involved. There could also be bone, tissue, and skin particles that must be removed.

Only trained and certified individuals should attempt to remove the remains of body fluids, tissue, hair, skin, and bone. There are strict state and federal guidelines that must be followed. Many believe that blood can be removed from fibrous materials like carpet and fabric with a thorough cleaning. According to experts, this is not true. There is no way to completely rid these materials of body fluids. The affected areas must be discarded and the floor beneath disinfected.

Tear gas residue can be an issue when police have had to subdue dangerous individuals within a home or business. In order to completely rid the interior of these dangerous chemicals you will need a specialized crew with expertise in this field. If any residue is left in the environment, it can cause great physical harm to individuals who inhale it.

Professionals who work in areas where there are hazardous materials and other contaminants develop routines to maximize safety and efficiency. Most create three separate zones. The contaminated area is the first zone. They create a buffer zone around that where they place hazard gear and disposal containers. The farthest zone is where they leave their tools and equipment and other items.

The actual cleaning is done in three basic steps. The technicians do a thorough cleaning of the area and remove any hazardous items. They then sanitize and disinfect all the surfaces where they are working. Lastly they deodorize the entire area to get rid of any smell.

Being the victim of criminal activity is traumatic, stressful, and scary. Having professionals handling the cleaning process can be a big help.




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