Mould Remediation

Having visible mould in your house or workplace is enough to indicate that you have a serious issue. Most of us have the habit of ignoring this growing mould as a petty issue, which isn't correct. The reason is that even this small mould can cause serious health problems for you and the surrounding people. Therefore, it is obligatory that this growing mould should be treated at the earliest with proper care and urgency.

Mould deteriorates your health no doubt, but along with this, it causes several other problems too. It can severely de-value your property, spoil the look of the house or office with stains and marks, and also create unwanted stress for the owner.

There are various causes for mould remediation, one being water damage or leakage. If this is the case, critical attention should be given to leakages and broken pipes. Darkness, warmth, oxygen, moisture, mould spores, etc. are also perfect conditions for growing of mould in your place. There is a need to avoid these situations. Avoiding of moisture is the most important, since the other conditions anyways exist in houses and buildings.

How do you prevent mould from growing? To prevent mould from growing, you first need to prevent moisture, prevent leaking of pipes and other water products, prevent condensation, reduce humidity, etc

Living in a property affected by mould, can trigger nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, wheeze, respiratory infections and worsens asthma and allergic conditions. You need to clean the area and do safe drying, deodorizing and disinfecting of all affected areas as soon as possible with the help of a professional services like Bio Cleanse Pty. Ltd. 

For professional cleaning services regarding removal of mould, call us - 042 741 1789 or visit http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/.

Need a squatter clean-up job done?

Before Clean-Up

Has your property turned into a squatting habitation? Syringes, gross filth & other bio-hazard material scattered all across the premises? 

Do not worry - Contact Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd. We are here to help!

We are a team of qualified & licensed professionals, trained to safely get rid of all types of bio-hazardous substances –  A Complete squatter clean-up! 

After Clean-Up

We offer quick, professional and cost effective squatter clean-up services in Australia - Sydney, Canberra, Goulburn, Batmans Bay & surrounding suburbs of NSW.

What we do:

• Clear up the entire squatter habitation
• Decontamination and cleaning of property
• Safe disposal of all dangerous & bio-hazard items
• Bird/animal fouling removal
• Commercial kitchen cleaning
• Clearing drug users’ materials and area
• Leave sites safe and hazard free

Never attempt squatter cleaning on your own! Always hire trained and skilled professionals to do the job. 

Squatter cleaning requires the correct PPE, proper safety clothing, knowledge of cleaning bio-hazards, needle & sharps removal etc. Hence, it’s best left to the hands of professionals having knowledge & expertise in this type of cleaning. 

If you need us, do not hesitate to give us a call. 

Dial 042 741 1789 or email us at norrisbryan@hotmail.com. 

We are most happy to come and clean the property for you & guarantee you will be happy with our service.

Last year, March 2015, our team conducted a squalor clean-up (more like squatter cleaning). The home-owner just couldn’t manage with the filth and dirt around the house. 

The house was full of mice and since there was a dog living in the house, faeces were everywhere. 

We had to clean the house from scratch to allow the homeowner access services that would help him as it was impossible to use the home as it was. 

Quickly glance through the before and afters of Squalor cleaning done by our professionals - http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/gallery/squalor-cleaning

For more details about the services we offer, visit: http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services

Why an Accident Clean-up Shouldn't be Attempted by a Layman - Contact Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd

Accidents occurring at workplaces or homes are traumatic events, where in the inmates most-often have to deal with the repercussions.

The onus of this type of trauma clean-up need not or rather, should not need to be handled by the inmates. This is because, mistakes are likely to occur when one has to take this added pressure on to one’s shoulders. 

These mistakes are irrevocable and can affect one’s health.

If you are not trained in bio-hazard or trauma cleanup, you shouldn’t attempt cleaning due to the following reasons: 

• A typical accident scene will have blood, tissue, bodily fluids etc; strewn in and around the area. 
• If you come in contact with blood, you are prone to infections from harmful blood borne pathogens, which may include but are not limited to, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Herpes B Virus. 
• Accident cleanup requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which are gloves, goggles and footwear, in order to shield one from blood borne pathogens. 
• A professional cleanup company (Bio-Cleanse Pty Ltd) will have the necessary equipment and procedures to decontaminate the area thoroughly. 

In such cases, contact Bio-Cleanse. We offer round-the-clock emergency services and are fully licensed and trained in handling accident clean-up in a professional way. 

Visit www.bio-cleanse.com.au for more information.

Common Causes of Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents can have a negative impact on your business due to reduced productivity, loss in workforce and dampening of morale of other workers.

In the event of a workplace accident, the company has to pay compensation and recorded in the accident log for insurance purposes. It is every employer’s responsibility to take care of their employees, whereas it is also the prime responsibility of every employee to read the work safety regulation and work-related protocols.

Workplace accidents depend on a number of factors. Following are the common causes of workplace accidents.

Over-exertion
Over-exertion results due to excessive physical effort in the process of carrying, lifting, pulling and pushing goods. It also results due to excessive effort whilst operating a machine, when the worker falls short of his physical capacity. The most common injuries which results due to overexertion are sprains and strains.

Slips, Trips and Falls
The main causes of slips and trips are uneven floor surfaces, slippery floor coverings, wet floors, changes in floor levels, trailing cables and poor lighting. Falls happen when the worker is working at an elevation such as roofs, ladders and stairways. Slips, trips and falls are risky, as they can result in the worst kind of injury, such as head injuries, body injuries, fractures, paralysis or even death.

Falling Objects
Another common accident that happens at workplaces is free-falling objects, which result mostly in head injuries. Examples of falling objects that have a potential of injuring workers are roof scaffolding, tools, bricks, rocks, debris, ceiling panels, cluttered stacks on shelves, etc. The injury is severe, if the worker is not wearing head protection PPE, such as hard hats, etc.

Work Equipment and Machinery
Since the Industrial Revolution, machinery has become the norm at most work places. All of this machinery undergoes strict testing before it is given the badge of approval to use. Nevertheless, accidents still occur due to the fact that the machinery is not maintained, not properly guarded or not properly operated. Such accidents can even occur when there is inadequate training given to workers; he/she hasn’t read the safety regulations or has failed to wear the correct protective equipments.

On-Site Violent Acts
These injuries result due to arguments between workers or between workers and officials. In some cases, it can result in severe injuries or death of a worker.

Bio Cleanse does cleaning for all kinds of workplace accidents. Contact www.bio-cleanse.com.au for more information.

How to Clean a Small Blood Spill

We are prone to accidents in our daily routine.

Whether getting a minor cut on a finger while chopping onions or a wound on the leg when you fall down – such common day activities are likely to happen and DO involve blood. 

So, does one push the red button and call professional services to clean up the blood?

It wouldn’t make any sense.

Follow this thumb-rule, whenever there is a blood spill:

> If the blood spill is more than 8 ounces or more than the size of a dinner plate, you need to call a professional bio-hazard cleaning service at the soonest. For such assistance, contact Bio-Cleanse (www.bio-cleanse.com.au).

> If the blood spill is less than 8 ounces or less than the size of a dinner plate, you can clean it yourself by doing the following.

•  Before attempting the cleanup, it is advisable to wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), such as gloves, masks, etc. It shields you from all possible infectious blood-borne pathogens can cause. The risk of contracting an infection is also high even if the spill is a small one.

• Gently place paper towel(s) over the spill. You can also use a powdered absorbent, allowing it to sop up the blood and then placing paper towel(s) to sop up any traces of remaining liquid.

• Disinfect the area with a solution of water and 10% bleach. When applying bleach to the contaminated area, work from the outer area to the inner. Let it soak the area for nearly half an hour. 

•  If the spill involves any sharps or shards, do not attempt to lift it with your bare hands. Use a pair of tongs or pliers to lift the debris and transfer gingerly to a puncture-resistant bio-hazard bag with a proper seal. Dispose of it.

• Clean the spill area once more with absorbent pads and transfer the materials to another bio-hazard bag. Note that if the surface is concrete, you might need to use a scrub brush. If the surface is upholstery, contact your vendor for a thorough cleanup.

•  Wash the area with fresh water to ensure elimination of any residue.

•  Disinfect all tools used in the process, such as tongs, pliers, dust pans, etc.

• Dispose your used PPE.

Disposal of Community Sharps

People use sharps to treat medical conditions such as allergies, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, arthritis, migraines, etc. Some also use sharps to illegally inject drugs. These are called community sharps as they are used in a non-medical setting.

More often than not, these sharps get disposed haphazardly, without any proper disposal. Disposing sharps like this can pose grave dangers of injury and infection to whoever comes in contact with it. The people likely to come in contact with sharps in such a manner are community children, janitors, cleaners, waste haulers, recycling plant workers, housekeepers and sewage treatment workers. Hence it is essential that disposal of community sharps should be properly done.
 

• Community sharps should be kept separate from other waste. It shouldn’t be mixed with household waste and disposed in domestic and public bins. Also, it shouldn’t be disposed down the toilet flush, drains or discarded in the environment.

• Dispose it in a puncture-resistant container (not glass) and seal it when it is three-quarters full. Always dispose the sharp with the sharp end first.

• Sharps disposal bins should be placed in every neighbourhood to prevent the risky community sharps getting mixed with other trash. These bins should be strictly used only for sharps disposal.

• For local businesses, sharps disposal bins should be installed in restrooms, toilets and other needed areas of the factory. A contractor should be hired to remove all the disposed sharps periodically.

•  Wear gloves when disposing the sharps. Don’t do it with your bare hands. One ought to use a plier or tongs to pick up the sharps.

Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd offers professional sharps disposal services. Visit www.bio-cleanse.com.au for more information.

Dealing with Water Damage

The most common causes of damages done to homes are due to water. Water damage can be very annoying to home owners financially, as the cost of repairing them can be very expensive. Water damage doesn't only occur during the rains, but can also happen on a bright sunny day, whether it’s a leaking toilet, tap, water heater or washing machine. However, you can prevent these problems by referring to the steps below.

Inspect your homes

Before the rainy season begins, make sure you check your roof - there could be a possibility of leakage. And if the roof has minor problems like broken tiles or other damages, make sure you get it fixed. Even a minor problem can lead to bigger issues. Your roofs are not the only places that should be checked; even your doors and windows must be checked. If you notice water entering through your doors and windows, get them checked or repaired immediately.

Check your plumbing and appliances

Weak plumbing can even lead to your homes getting flooded, so check them at least once in 3 months. If there are any weak rusted spots in the pipes, make sure you change them. Your appliances can also act as water damage agents - like your washing machines, dishwashers or water heaters. Check for any leakage from your appliances and repair it before it becomes a bigger problem. 

Install Water Shutoff Valves

Install water shutoff valves on water lines under your sinks, toilets and other water lines as a home security system, so that you can shut of the valves if there is any leakage. 

Ensure your homes are Ventilated

Always make sure your homes are well ventilated, or water problems may occur - in the form of condensation. Condensation mostly occurs during the cold weather. Always make sure your room is well ventilated, even if it’s just a little .This helps reduce the Condensation in the room. Condensation can cause development of mold on your doors and windows. The ventilation will help prevent this.

Got a water damage problem? Our teams of qualified & experienced professionals have all the skills, expertise, equipment and experience necessary to handle even the most challenging water damage restoration situations.

Contact Bio-Cleanse in case of any water damage emergency – 042 741 1789 or visit us at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/water-damage-restoration/