When an unattended death occurs in your home or business, would you know what to do? Our expert team has seen what happens in an unattended death and they know what needs to be cleaned, how to clean, and how to work with insurance as well as law enforcement.
HRS takes care of the emotional, and safety concerns involved in after death cleanup services, so you don’t have to place yourself, your loved ones, or your employees in an unsafe environment.
HRS Restoration Services has the experience, equipment, and know-how to safely deal with unattended death cleanup. Let our licensed and IICRC trained professionals respond to this stressful and potentially dangerous situation with efficiency and understanding.
Our customers praise our attention to detail and 24/7 availability. Disaster doesn’t limit itself to regular working hours, so neither does our biohazard crew.
Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more about our unattended death cleanup services.
What Is An Unattended Death?
An unattended death includes any natural or unnatural death (murder, suicide, etc.) where the person’s body is not discovered right away. Following an unattended death, decomposition begins and airborne pathogens are released into the affected area and can circulate through the HVAC system throughout the home or office.
An unattended death is extremely stressful for the deceased’s family and usually insurance companies and law enforcement play key roles in determining what led to the person’s death.
Unattended Death Cleanup Process
HRS Restoration Services utilizes an unattended death checklist when dealing with each incident.
The first step is to assess the situation to determine if the death was from natural causes, or if there are any airborne pathogens to consider. If the death was from suicide by firearm, there may be bullet or impact damage to existing structures or walls.
Each unattended death is unique and will be treated as such by our competent team of professionals. Next, our biohazard cleanup team will prevent cross contamination to ensure damage and airborne pathogens are confined to a small area.
Next, HRS’s team will remove any affected items for disposal or cleaning if possible. We will clean, disinfect, and deodorize the area and return any items that were removed for repair.
Finally, we may need to work with law enforcement and insurance companies to keep them aware of our work and the procedures followed.
Assess the Situation
Even after emergency medical crews or law enforcement remove the body, there will be blood or particulate matter spread throughout the area. Due to the microscopic nature of blood and particulates, it may not be detectable to the naked eye, or it may be hiding underneath surfaces. HRS Restoration Services utilizes technology to detect small traces of these particulates to identify every affected surface in your home or building.
Prevent Cross-Contamination
It is crucial to cordon off the area where the unattended death occurred so any airborne pathogens or affected items are not spread throughout the rest of the home or building.
Due to ventilation and HVAC systems, it is necessary to isolate the scene of biohazard cleanup after death. This will ensure that harmful pathogens, blood, and other bodily fluids don’t contaminate the rest of your business or home.
Removal of Affected Items
Although the body of the deceased is usually removed right away, furniture, fabrics and household items may be contaminated with bodily fluids, carbon monoxide or even smoke and fire damage, depending on the circumstances of the unattended death.
We inspect these items to determine if a thorough cleaning can allow items to be retained, or if the items must be properly disposed of.
Cleaning, Disinfecting and Deodorizing
HRS Restoration Services uses EPA approved cleaning agents on every surface and fabric in your home or office. We disinfect the affected area to ensure airborne pathogens are eliminated. We also deodorize the area following an unattended death to neutralize decomposition odors.
A thorough cleaning, disinfection, and deodorization regime ensure peace of mind and safety for the building’s occupants. Cleaning house after unattended death is one of the most important parts of HRS’s process.
Work with Insurance Companies and Law Enforcement
HRS Restoration Services is experienced in working with local law enforcement and insurance companies to provide them with the proper paperwork and documentation following an unattended death. This is an additional burden, normally taken on by the home or business owner, that HRS handles on your behalf.
Importance Of Hiring A Professional Cleanup Crew
The stress and trauma involved in an unattended death is overwhelming. Don’t add to that by trying to handle the decontamination, cleaning, and coordination with authorities.
Hire a professional team like HRS Restoration Services to handle these tasks with competency and care. After all, the health and safety of the occupants is our #1 priority.
There are blood borne illnesses and communicable diseases following an unattended death. Let our team eliminate these threats through our state of the art detection methods, cleaning agents, and professional experience. We’re in the best position to safely handle an unattended death, and we are experts in biohazard clean up after death, whether on your property or in your home.
