Introduction Dealing with the aftermath of a death clean up is undoubtedly one of the most challenging and emotionally distressing situations one can encounter. Whether it occurs at a residence, commercial property, or any other location, the trauma left behind can be...
Crime Scene Cleaning Crime scenes are distressing and tragic situations that leave behind physical evidence and biohazards. Cleaning up a crime scene is a very important task that should not be taken lightly. It requires professionally trained operatives to ensure the...
The definition of trauma: “a mental condition caused by severe shock, stress or fear, especially when the harmful effects last for a long time” Reading this you would be forgiven for thinking “How does that relate to the cleaning industry?”. Quite simply the trauma...
Do you know what a biohazard is? Many people have a limited knowledge when it comes to identifying biohazards in the home. Some biohazards can be found in every day life and others are sadly a result of a death in the family or a traumatic event. Some can be the...
When a traumatic death or crime occurs at a property, it is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the setting is cleaned and sanitised. Unfortunately for families who have lost a loved one, this suggests the onus is on them to take on the job themselves....
We are often called out to carry out our clean up after death service for a variety of reasons; accident, homicide, natural causes and suicide are among the usual circumstances. The phrase unattended death refers to a death in which a body is not found for days,...
Did you know that a hoarding disorder can often be associated with a person suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? People with OCD are often predisposed to collecting a wide variety of things including paper, books, photographs, food and clothing – even...
There is a greater risk of fire in hoarded homes. Additionally, possessions can block exit routes, which makes safe evacuation more difficult. If doors cannot be closed and flammable items such as newspapers or cardboard are lying around, fires spread much faster. ...
We are often called out to carry out our clean up after death service for a variety of reasons; accident, homicide, natural causes and suicide are among the usual circumstances. The phrase unattended death refers to a death in which a body is not found for days,...