The Morning Briefing
Each day begins with reviewing the detailed job sheet, outlining the tasks ahead. Today’s assignment involves a significant death clean up. The job sheet specifies extensive biohazard cleanup, particularly large amounts of blood on the ground floor. It’s clear and concise, setting the stage for the precise and careful work required.
Preparing the Van for a Death Clean Up
Before heading out, we ensure that our van is fully equipped for the day’s work. This involves checking that we have all the necessary chemicals to handle biohazards, personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, masks, overalls, and a comprehensive set of cleaning tools. The van is essentially equipped with everything that is required to tackle any death clean up scenario with the utmost efficiency and care.
Arriving at the Scene
Upon arrival, we meet with the police for a briefing on what to expect. This information is crucial, as it helps us understand the specifics of the scene and any additional hazards we may encounter. After the briefing, we don our PPE—ensuring every piece is correctly in place to safeguard against contamination.
Initial Assessment and Documentation
We enter the property to begin the death clean up process by documenting the scene. This involves creating a new report and taking detailed photographs to capture the full extent of the contamination. These records are essential for both the cleaning process and for maintaining accurate documentation for potential insurance purposes.
The Cleaning Process
With the initial assessment complete, we return to the van to collect our cleaning equipment and chemicals. The primary task involves dealing with extensive blood spatter on the ground floor. We start by spraying the area with a powerful chemical designed to break down biological matter. Using absorbent pads, we carefully soak up the bulk of the blood, placing these pads into yellow biohazard bags for incineration.
Next, we apply a second cleaning solution to ensure all traces of blood are addressed. Our thorough approach includes cleaning not only the floor but also the skirting boards and walls. Attention to detail is critical in ensuring that the death clean up is comprehensive and complete.
Final Checks and Documentation
After cleaning, we use UV lights to inspect the area for any missed traces of blood. This high-tech inspection ensures that no contamination is left behind. Once we’re confident the area is clean, we take additional photographs to finalise our report.
Wrapping Up
With the scene now properly cleaned, we carefully remove our PPE and place it into yellow biohazard bags. These are then taken to the van and deposited into a yellow waste bin, ready for collection and incineration.
Returning to head office
As we wrap up the day’s work, we recognise the critical role we play in death clean up. Our meticulous documentation and thorough cleaning are essential for restoring the property and bringing a sense of normalcy back. Trauma cleaning requires more than just technical skill; it demands compassion and sensitivity. We acknowledge the gravity of each situation and strive to show respect to those affected. Every job highlights the resilience of individuals facing difficult circumstances, and our commitment to professionalism ensures we handle each scene with the highest level of care.
We offer a range of specialist and biohazard cleaning services. From hoarding clean up to needle sweeps and crime scene cleaning. For further information on any of our services please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 6408 247 or email at [email protected]