Hazmat Cleaning
When you have a substance, not from a living organism, but that could harm one, you need to call a hazmat company. Hazmat companies clean dangerous materials either from an accident or a property such as:
- Poisons
- Propane and gas
- Oil
- Acids
- Chemicals
- Asbestos
- Lead
Hazmat cleaning companies are the ones you’ll see at work cleaning up after an oil spill, a broken gas line, or conducting an asbestos abatement on a property. They know what it takes to entirely remove the harmful substances in a way that will minimize the damage to the surrounding environment and how to safely dispose of the material once removed. Due to the difference in substances, Hazmat companies also use specialized protective equipment and different techniques to remove things like oil and poisons from indoor and outdoor environments. Highly skilled, hazmat teams work quickly and meticulously to ensure all hazards are disposed of properly to prevent further harm.
Biohazard Cleaning
A company dedicated to biohazard cleaning such as Georgia Clean is thoroughly trained and experienced in handling anything of a biological nature—materials that are either living organisms themselves (such as viruses and bacteria) or that have come from a living organism (such as blood and urine). These substances can include but aren’t limited to the following:
- Blood
- Bodily fluids
- Urine
- Feces
- Vomit
- Viruses
- Bacteria
All of the above material can be dangerous and make a person sick. Catching a disease from them can even be fatal. Whether the substance is a massive spill or small, whether, from a crime, hoarding, suicide, industrial accident, or infectious disease contamination, an experienced biohazard cleaning company will know just what it takes to tailor a solution to your unique problem and restore your property to pre-event condition.
With personal protective equipment to protect themselves, a biohazard cleanup team will first arrive at your property in a discreet vehicle, describe the process to you, answer any questions you may have, then get to work on discarding any unsalvageable materials before meticulously cleaning and decontaminating the entire affected area. A quality biohazard cleaning company will strictly follow all local and federal rules and regulations to protect you, themselves, and the public.
Though cleaning up blood and other biohazards are dangerous to work, biohazard cleanup staff are dedicated to being there for people through some of the most challenging times we experience with kindness and compassion. They know by being there to clean up the mess left behind, they can restore the property and help you move forward.
In addition to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases, many biohazard cleaning companies also provide services such as drug paraphernalia removal, odor removal, mold removal, and cleaning chemicals left behind after a criminal investigation such as tear gas or fingerprint powder. If you need one of these substances cleaned up on your property, make sure the company you are speaking with has experience successfully cleaning these hazards.
Regular janitorial services should not handle biohazard or hazmat cleanup.
When there is a spill of dangerous substances such as blood or chemicals, people untrained in proper cleanups, such as janitors or maid services, should not handle the infected materials. They don’t know where to look for spaces liquids may have seeped into unseen, what techniques work best on different chemicals and fluids. They don’t have legal licenses and permits to transport and dispose of biohazardous and chemical waste. Without this knowledge, equipment, and standard tickets, the property owner can be held legally liable for any damages done down the road. Don’t open yourself up to this legal liability or put the lives of others at stake. Instead, call a company adequately trained in how to handle and clean up after these materials.
Mold Masters is a Biohazard Cleanup Company
When you are in the middle of an emergency, it can be easy to mix up hazmat cleanup companies and biohazard cleanup companies. If you know the difference beforehand, you’ll be able to get the right help for the problem even quicker. If you have any questions about biohazard cleanup, we at Mold Masters are always happy to help in any way we can.