5 Reasons Why You Should Declutter

To declutter is “the” strategy for overcoming hoarding.

For compulsive hoarders, battling this behaviour is very much a step by step process. Along with the plan of action of physically moving the things and trashing them, a great deal of motivation and correction of thoughts goes into treating a hoarder.

Following are five reasons why you should declutter, in order to overcome hoarding.

1. Some hoarders claim that the clutter gives them “company” and shields them from the outside world. As much as comforting and disorienting this thought might sound, clutter is nothing but an emotional and physical baggage. Clutter clogs our mind with an excess of stimuli: visual, olfactory and tactile. Our senses work beyond normal and hence, it is a mental burden. 
2. Clutter causes embarrassment. Hoarders feel ashamed to show their house around to their friends and acquaintances, simply because the house is a mess. Once you declutter, you tend to ward off social isolation. This will help in building relationships that were lost because of this domestic mess. 
3. Clutter is not hygienic. Inhabiting with junk exposes you to multiple respiratory diseases. If the trash involves dead insects, faecal matter and decaying stuff, then the hoarder is bound to get various infections and diseases, putting personal health in a quandary. 
4. The best part of decluttering is finding things you thought you never had or bought. Hoarding results due to excessive accumulation of stuff that one doesn’t really need. Decluttering will help you unearth extra pair of shoes or unpaid bills and in some cases, money. The recyclable trash and items which you can put on sale (because you don’t need them) can stand the chance to earn you a few bucks. 
5. Decluttering will be the first of many changes. The immediate result is a sanitized personal space and decreased social isolation. Along the way, you will focus your attention on other things rather than accumulating trash, such as practicing yoga or building a new home theatre. 

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Which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) You Should Use and When

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used in biohazard clean-up processes in order to prevent the contagion of any illness or the occurrence of injury.

Donning the right type of PPE is rudimentary as a large part of biohazard clean-up processes are done by humans, who are equally vulnerable in getting infected or injured during/after the process. Whether it is a clean-up professional or a layman who handles the biohazard situation before the professionals’ arrive, using the right type of PPE is a MUST.

PPE can range from hard hats to face mask to body suits to protective footwear. It is essential to know which PPE to use and when.

Head Protection

The preferred and trusted choice for head protection is a hard hat. It shields the human head from getting injured by any collapsing or falling objects. It also reduces electrical shock exposures or burns to the head. In biohazard clean-up, hard hats can be of tremendous help during fire damage restoration.

Face Protection

A face shield is used to protect the face from any debris, flying particles, dust, radiation, vapours, chemical splashes, flames and potentially infectious bodily fluids. The face shield is used in conjunction with goggles, which serves the same purpose for the eyes. Respiratory protection should also be used in order to prevent inhalation of harmful chemicals and substances.

Face protection is a must in most of biohazard clean-ups, especially, meth lab cleaning, fire damage restoration and mould clean-up.

Hand Protection

Gloves must be used to prevent infection from bodily fluids, harmful substances, chemical burns, electrical shocks, abrasions, cuts, gashes, punctures, fractures and amputations. Elbow-length gloves or finger guards must be used if the need arises. One must select the correct variety of gloves to be used, depending on the nature of the situation. The types of gloves available are synthetic gloves, leather gloves, mesh gloves, canvas gloves, aramid fibre gloves and aluminised gloves. It is important to note that once used, gloves must be disposed. Using second-hand gloves is as good as handling the biohazard with bare hands. Hand protection is of a primary importance in handling biohazard clean-up, involving blood and other bodily fluids.

Body Protection

Body suits or vests should be used to protect the body from exposure to blood, blood borne pathogens and accidents. These protective coveralls are also used in various clean-up processes, especially in Dry Ice Blasting. 

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How is sewage spill hazardous

Sewage can include raw sewage, black water, sludge or septic tank waste. It consists of biological waste, excrement, industrial effluents, debris and biohazardous trash. Sewage spills occur when the conduit of this wastewater undergoes a breakdown in the form of a broken pipe, manhole or overflowing. 

Sewage spills cause health hazards, damage homes and businesses and threaten the ecology. Humans are at a greater risk for getting affected due to the presence of various pathogens that can have a serious impact on human health. 

Sewage water can cause a wide range of fungal, bacterial and viral hazards in buildings. They are transmitted to other surrounding areas by movement of people from contaminated areas, tracking contaminated soil, movement of particles and infected particles through the medium of air. 

The following diseases are likely to be caused through a sewage spill:

• Tetanus – The bacteria enters the body through wounds and affects the nervous system, hindering the interaction between the nervous system and the respective muscle, especially at the neuromuscular junction.

• Hepatitis A – It is a viral disease affecting the liver system, which can cause mild to severe illness. Treatment can take weeks.

• Leptospirosis – A bacterial disease that can affect the kidney, liver and is responsible for respiratory diseases. Gastrointestinal infections like vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. 

• Infections by Cryptosporidium & Giardia – Cryptosporidium stick to the walls of the small intestine and cause watery diarrhoea, whereas Giardia causes abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and bouts of watery diarrhoea.

Exposure to these diseases caused by harmful pathogens occur when people come in contact with the sewage spill during eating, drinking, skin contact, handling sharps and contaminated gloves. It is essential to get the sewage spill cleared, before it is too late and takes toll on our health. 

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20 Common Thoughts Inside a Hoarder’s Mind

Hoarding is not a mere accumulation of useless junk. 

It involves many thought processes with the decision to discard. These thought processes impinge on the hoarder’s decision-making process which ultimately results in the item not being discarded. 

Following are some common thoughts what a hoarder is likely to think.

1. “I’ll throw this away later…”
2. “I might need this at a future time…”
3. “I do not know where to store this. It doesn’t belong anywhere.”
4. “I have a feeling that I will clean up soon and that is when I will need some items I have collected.”
5. “This item might be valuable in the future and if I discard it, I will be at a loss.”
6. “I need to prepare myself for the next Great Depression!”
7. “These things offer me a sense of comfort. I am inaccessible to anyone. No one would dare come close to the pile, leave alone me. Hence I am protected.”
8. “These items are actually gifts from someone close. How can I even think of discarding them?”
9. “This reminds me of my lost loved one…it is perhaps the last piece of interaction I have between us two”
10. “My loved one, whom I lost years ago, liked these items. I believe s/he will come someday to collect it.”
11. “I collect these things so that I can possibly gift them to someone later.”
12. “I might be financially deprived to afford these items. Hence, I need to save them, even if they are small things like wrapping paper or ribbons.”
13. “I need to keep this item so that I remember something which I am likely to forget at a future date.”
14. “I feel relieved when I discard my stuff. However, once it’s done, I feel suddenly exposed. They are my safety pile.”
15. “Survival is about being prepared. Hence, I need to collect these items. I need to rely on myself and not on anybody”
16. “People can walk out of your lives. Things don’t.”
17. “Discarding these items makes me feel guilty about discarding it. Like it’s a criminal thing to do.”
18. “Right now, I do not have the time at my disposal to sort through these things. I will keep them here, so I can go through them, another day.”
19. “It gives me an excuse to get out of social obligation. I can always say I can’t go to a party because I have so much cleaning to do.”
20. “I believe in recycle and reuse.”

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Reporting During a Bio-Hazard Cleanup

A bio-hazard occurrence like murder, blood spill, accidents and water damage can uncover a host of infections, many of which remain undetectable by the naked eye. Even if the area appears virtually clean after evacuation of the bio-hazard materials, infections can seep deep into crevices and pores of surrounding materials. For example, in the event of a murder, the blood might be splattered in various areas and spills can get into absorbent wooden floor or walls or matting. Hence, it is necessary that a cent per cent clean up be carried out to eliminate all risks of potential diseases and infections. 

It is necessary to hire a professional cleaning service, as bio-hazardous waste can have a serious impact on other untrained professionals such as insurance agents or police personnel. When the lights of the ambulance and police cars depart, it is the cleaning professionals who take up the charge. And the cleaning is more than a matter of just mop up and trash. It involves thorough assessment of the area, application of proper and safe scientific procedures, following of fixed protocols and protection of the contaminated area from further infecting the surrounding inmates or neighbours. 

One important step in the bio-remediation process is thorough documentation or reporting. This documentation starts right from the planning stage to completion. Every step, every protocol used, every methodology and every assessment procedure should be properly reported by the professionals along with the respective on-site photographs. The documentation should also give a risk analysis of the exposure to disease and infections before and after the cleanup. In the end, the company should give a catalog of the particular in-situ bioremediation process.

The documentation process has manifold uses. Not only does it adhere to a systematic approach of a critical situation like a bio-hazard event, it also facilitates smooth settlements between the policy holder and the insurance company in the process of making any claims of loss. It will also make both the parties understand why some structural materials were removed or disposed or displaced or altered.

At Bio-Cleanse Pty Ltd, we are adept at handling all types of bio-remediation and cleaning services with thorough documentation and reporting procedures. Visit www.bio-cleanse.com.au to avail of our services.

Tips to prevent fire accidents at home

Do you know that a serious fire accident can burn your entire house or building in minutes?

Thousands of people die in fire accidents all over the globe annually. Fire accidents are more common in homes than any other place. Here are a few tips that can avoid all this. 

Clean your chimneys: Matter like creosote residue can clog your chimney and catch fire. Your chimney should be inspected and cleaned regularly. Use a cap to prevent debris clogging the flue. 

Flammable Liquids: These should be kept in well ventilated areas and securely sealed in appropriate containers. 

Furnaces: Gas furnaces should be inspected periodically for cracks in burners and heat exchangers. Also, furnace filters must be replaced periodically to prevent the furnace from overheating. 

Over loaded circuits: Too many appliances connected to a single outlet or circuit overloads the circuit wiring, which may lead to short-circuits. 

Refrigerator: Clean the coils which are typically accessible under the unit. When coils become coated with dust, their cooling ability diminishes. Overheating can cause an electrical fire. 

Smoke detectors: Place a smoke detector outside each room. 

Stoves: Never leave a stove on or even unattended. This is another cause for fire damages in houses. 

Wiring should be proper: All inside wiring should be properly insulated. Faulty wiring can cause fire damage instantly. A qualified specialist is required when handling/undertaking such work. 

Clothes dryers: Ensure vents and filters are cleared from any accumulation which can cause dryers to overheat. 

Hope these tips will help you to stay alert and avoid any future disasters from occurring. For services regarding fire damage restoration you can contact us on 042 741 1789 or visit http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/.

How dry ice blasting fits into the CSR strategy

With the rise of global warming and other environmental problems the world is facing today, there has been a strong call for businesses, whether small or large, to adhere to eco-friendly practices. This is where CSR has come up as a sounding board for companies to measure their practices along three dimensions – people, planet and profit. CSR stands for Corporate Social Responsibility. It is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns to be in tandem with business operations and interactions.

Some of the thrust areas under the CSR are eco-efficiency; operational costs savings and workers safety. Under CSR, businesses work towards refining the business operations in terms of the impact it will have on the wellbeing of the staff, community and the environment in general. 

Dry Ice Blasting is a type of cleaning which is employed in aerospace, food and beverage, foundry and historical restoration. It uses Dry Ice pellets which are blasted onto the contaminated surface, severing the dirt from the surface. The pellets undergo sublimation, whereby it is directly transformed from solid state to gas state without passing the liquid state. This is advantageous as the dry ice will vanish, leaving only the cleaned debris behind. Hence, there is no other secondary residual waste to be cleaned. This is unlike traditional cleaning methods such as soda blasting, sand blasting and water blasting, which leave behind a great deal of secondary waste for cleanup.

Therefore, Dry Ice Blasting fits into the CSR strategy for the following reasons: 

• It leaves back no carbon footprint. Hence business operations are able to swing back into routine within less downtime. It saves time for business productivity. 

• Since it leaves no residue and is not a chemical cleaning process, worker safety and health is ensured. There is no risk of exposure to airborne chemical residues for workers. 

• Dry Ice Blasting doesn’t use water as a medium. Hence, the risk for mould or mildew is eliminated. 

• Since there is no need for secondary cleanup, additional costs are eliminated. 

• It is non-abrasive, non-flammable and non-conductive. 

• As there is no emission of harmful gases or substances into the environment, it is not a hazardous process for the ecosystem. 

• The Dry Ice pellets are manufactured by recycling Carbon Dioxide. 

Bio-Cleanse provide professional Dry Ice Blasting services, besides many others. To harness this eco-friendly cleaning process, visit www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/dry-ice-blasting/ for more information.

JAIL/PRISON CELL CLEANUP

Incarceration cells or jails often conjure the image of a gloomy room with one-away entry and exit that is filled with dust, dirt and odour. One is led to believe that this is as cleanest it can get. On several occasions, a prison cell becomes the scene of various bio-hazardous wastes such as sweat, faeces, urine, vomit, bodily fluids, saliva or blood.

Cleaning the aforementioned scenario is a professional task as lay people are not readily willing to help in the cleanup process. Secondly, cleaning such bio-hazardous waste is a risky affair as it is a carrier of many pathogens which can cause diseases such as AIDS, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis C. Thirdly, prompt cleaning intervention is necessary, as officials working in the prison such as policemen and staff can get infected by the exposure to these pathogens.

A thorough bio-hazardous cleaning is a must due the following scenarios, as listed below:

• The prisoners can engage in a dirty protest – a situation where by they will involve in defecating or urinating in cell quarters or themselves, as a form of fighting back. Sometimes, they might do so as a symptom of a psychological problem. 
• The pathogens can lodge into cracks and crevices of the walls. 
• Communal areas are being used by many inmates and can be the site for bio-hazardous wastes. 
• Cleaning calls for professional intervention as health and safety regulations have to be adhered to. 
• The inmates can get into fights or brawls where there can be a lot of sweat and bloodshed. 
• Prison lockers need to be professionally cleaned, as pathogens can be left behind if the lockers were used to contain blood-covered objects/clues. If the lockers are used to store handcuffs that were used on suspects, then this also calls for intervention. 

Due to the confined nature of the prison cells, rapid contagion is highly probable. Hence, quick and professionally cleaning bio-hazardous wastes in prison is imperative. Contacting professional services can also guarantee operational efficiency and minimum time required to bounce back to routine activities.

Bio-Cleanse provides prison decontamination services.

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OHIO Rule for Compulsive Hoarding

Of recent, hoarding behavior has come into public purview and is almost being reconsidered as a psychological condition on its own, rather than being grouped with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Hoarding is a condition when the patient is unable to discard items such as belongings, newspapers, journals and even trash leading to clutter. This leads to acquiring of seemingly useless items which are difficult to sort and organise. There are probabilities that a hoarder has undergone some trauma in his/her life or is suffering from social isolation. 

A lot of psychological and organisational programs are being targeted at hoarders relinquishing by their unusual behaviour. One approach which is usually considered is the OHIO approach: an abbreviation for “Only Handle It Once.” It goes by the philosophy that if one picks something; one must make the decision then and there, to either retain it or discard it, thus avoid piling it. This can rather be an influential approach as it influences the decision making process of a hoarder and eggs him/her to avoid piling up. 

However, the OHIO rule might not be feasible in all cases. In some cases, it might even have a backfiring effect: the hoarder might come to a halt in their decluttering efforts, deciding whether to really discard an item or not. Some items just cannot be discarded by a hoarder due to a psychological connection with it, such as an heirloom or gift.

In the above scenario, there are some alternatives which can be considered, rather than going OHIO. Compartmentalise the items which one is unsure of discarding in order to think of it at a later point of time. Create another section where one will be chucking the items but will be reconsidering them one last time before chucking. The third compartment should be stuff that you are sure of chucking (discard them, there and there). If you keep mobilising these items by compartmentalising them, one is likely to move along the discarding process rather than remain stagnant and cluttering all over again. Hence, mobilisation is the key.

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Health Hazards of Meth Labs

Methamphetamine or Meth is a man-made drug that significantly affects the central nervous system. Health hazards resulting from meth labs can be a thief in the night as meth is often concocted or “cooked” in secret locations to avoid the long arm of the law. More often than not, these labs operate in rural areas, posing a severe risk to surrounding environment, as well as humans.

An operating meth lab can be highly flammable capable of generating harmful fumes and residue. A shut-down laboratory is also a potential store-house of health hazards as the property may remain contaminated with hazardous residues. 

The health hazards of a meth lab depend on the amount and length of the chemical used. It also depends on the medium of infection/exposure of these chemicals. The severity of the health hazards varies proportionally with the proximity of the chemicals. The more closer the exposure to these harmful substances, the severe the infection. 

Those who are directly involved in the concocting of these chemicals are most vulnerable. The cooker’s family and persons in direct contact are also at high risk. Such individuals are prone to lung infections, chemical burns and also death. It also causes shortness of breath, chest pain, irritation, disorientation, giddiness and coughing. Less severe symptoms include nausea, fatigue and headache. These less severe symptoms are likely to be felt by new occupants of a non-active meth lab site. If the chemical is present in the form of solvents, the effects can affect the central nervous system. 

If the exposure to meth labs is prolonged over a longer period of time, it can lead to severe cases such as cancer, brain damage, liver infection and kidney infection. Children can get affected easily as their brains and vital organs are in the developmental stage whereas in the case of a pregnant woman, it can lead to miscarriage. 

Residues are adept in finding their way into every nook and cranny of the property - be it carpet, walls, furniture or even the surrounding air. It also poses a risk for neighbouring inhabitants. Therefore, it is imperative that the new occupants of former lab meth labs get the site promptly cleaned-up. 

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Prevention of workplace accidents

Every year, workplaces or industrial accidents occur and are common, causing huge losses, not only for the worker but also for the company (in case of compensatory policies). Workers are not machines, but humans. Hence, it is the company’s responsibility to protect their employees from accidents that might impair their well-being. It must be noted that creating a safe work environment is only part of the responsibility. The other share should be borne by the employee themselves, taking an active role in maintaining safety.

Following are some suggestions to prevent workplace accidents:

• Always maintain a safety policy and enlist the procedures in the event of any accident that occurs. Also, include instructions as to how a work property should be handled with care and precaution. Make the employees go through it, thoroughly.

• Entertain the suggestions and opinions of employees as to how the status quo of work safety in that company can be bettered or modified.

• Accidents happen when the shortcut route is taken to get a task done. Ask the employees to work with diligence, stick to instructions and be aware of their surroundings.

• Ensure that your employees wear the right dress code depending on the job requirements and the weather. If the job involves wearing protective equipment, make sure that one wears it at all times. Adequate ventilation at workplace is a must.

• Keep first-aid kits handy. It will keep any injuries that occur from getting out of hand. Place in strategically accessible locations.

• Make sure that the workplace is ready in case of fire. Install smoke detectors and fire extinguishers placed strategically. Implement emergency exit points.

Some accidents are unavoidable and can cause great damage, leaving the place all shattered and in a miserable condition. In such cases, you will need a professional clean-up. 

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Why dry ice blasting is a green cleaning process

Dry Ice blasting is the process of using liquid Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice) pellets for cleaning purposes. This process is favoured by many companies as it is very eco-friendly, safe and hassle-free. It is a much better option than other processes like sand blast, water blast, etc.

Following are the reasons why Dry Ice blasting is a green cleaning process:

• Dry Ice is an industrial byproduct. When it is used for cleaning, it undergoes the process of sublimation. This ensures that no harmful chemical residue is left behind, causing unnecessary hassle of a secondary cleanup. Hence, it is a wealth, generated out of waste. 

• It doesn't add to the Carbon Dioxide level in the atmosphere, thus not a threat to the ozone layer. 

• Dry Ice blasting doesn’t create secondary waste like other cleaning processes. In this way, impact on environmental safety and the immediate vicinity is reduced. 

• Workers won’t face the risk of being prone to airborne chemicals and solvents. 

• Dry Ice blasting is tested to be safe on food processing equipment. 

• With Dry Ice blasting, one is freed from the special care, handling and regulatory obedience to laws of waste disposal as this method doesn’t produce any waste at all like other processes.

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Preventing injuries due to Sharps

Injuries due to sharp objects such as needles, scalpels or syringes can be potentially dangerous. Not only they cause cuts and gashes, there are high chances of infection if the sharps are already used on some other human being. The chief reason being is that, used sharps can be a carrier of blood-borne pathogens and other bodily fluids, which can lead to contagion of various lethal diseases.

Following are some tips to avoid injuries due to sharps:

• Never pass sharps from one hand to another. Use trays or containers to transport the sharps.

• Do not uncover the sharps until it is time to use it. 

• Keep the disposal bin or container of sharps at close proximity. This lessens the risk of injury or infection by sharps.

• Safe handling of sharps is an individual responsibility. Preferably, this task should not be delegated.

• Keep the sharp ends pointing away from you and other people at all times.

• Keep sharps or containers, containing sharps, out of reach of children.

• If one finds a sharp lying outside the container or bin, it is advisable one pick it up using tongs. Dispose of it immediately.

• Always handle the needle using the safe end or any attached tubing.

• Recapping a sharp object is a risky affair, as you might miss recapping the sharp end successfully and stab your finger instead. Try to avoid doing it.

• Make sure that the container or bin is only filled with sharps just above half of its capacity. This leaves enough room for you to safely remove or place any needles in the container. It also avoids accidental cuts.

• In case of any injury which has occurred due to sharps, keep the medical first aid close at hand (alcohol swabs, gauges, bandages, etc.)

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Post-Accident Cleanup

An accident cleanup is not only a question of legality, but also a psychological capability to handle the situation. It is a matter of biological waste disposal and effective cleanup of the site to avoid any physical or health risks. The transmission of blood-borne pathogens is a critical issue during this situation. Properly disinfecting the site is the goal of an accident cleanup. 

One is often misguided that an accident cleanup is the job for police services. This is entirely not true. Policemen are not sanitation crews. At the most, they will tow the bodies and wreckage, to the side of the scene, to prevent road blockage for traffic. They will also handle the legal work of the accident that has taken place. However, the onus of thoroughly cleaning the site falls on a professional cleaning service. An accident site requires a professional intervention, rather than being entrusted to a layman or an inexperienced service person, which might not effectively eliminate wastes and the potential risks. 

During an accident, a lot of bleeding occurs along with other bodily discharges such as sweat, urea, faeces, etc. Body parts may be strewn here and there. Depending on the type of accident, even residues left by fire extinguishers add to the burden of an accident site cleanup. Besides, one cannot miss clearing the flotsam and jetsam left behind by the vehicles involved. A lot of glass and metal pieces are bound to be strewn in the surrounding area. Thereby, an accident site, if left unchecked, can pose various dangers to a layman.

The cleanup services approach the site considering that they are treating bio-hazardous waste. Everything should be demarcated, evaluated, cleaned using proper methodologies and disposed safely according to legal norms. A professional accident site cleaner has to undergo various training methods to be able to attend to this kind of situation. He is given training of blood-borne pathogens and dealing with them. He has in hand a written blood-borne pathogen control plan. He is fully geared up with personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and proper footwear. In most of the cases, he is also well-vaccinated and undergoes medical follow-up after his cleaning services are executed. 

At Bio-Cleanse, we have trained accident cleanup technicians that can handle all types of accidents, in various environments. Our personnel will be quickly deployed to ensure timely service, without any harm to anybody or the surrounding. 

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Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting

What is Dry Ice Blasting?

Dry Ice Blasting, a kind of abrasive cleaning, is a process whereby dry ice (the solid state of Carbon Dioxide) is accelerated in a pressurized air stream to remove any undesirable contaminant off the underlying surface area of a material. These soft dry ice pellets are shot at high speeds to clean equipment in industries, such as semiconductor, food and aerospace, besides general maintenance works. 

Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting

• Effective Cleaning

Dry Ice blasting is one desirable cleanup process as it thoroughly cleans equipment. When the dry ice pellets hit a surface, it immediately undergoes sublimation, where the substance directly changes from solid to gas state without undergoing the intermediary liquid state. Thereby, it leaves only the residue of the undesirable contaminant and no secondary residue to be cleaned, which is the case of other procedures like sand blasting and water blasting. Additionally, the dry ice cleans crevices which are not reachable by hand or undetected by the naked eye. This eliminates the probability of a potential future leak. 

• In-Situ Cleanup Process

Dry Ice blasting is hassle free as it doesn't necessitate the need to disassemble and dislodge movable property that doesn't need cleanup. Due to the sublimation process, all the solid CO2 will disappear, leaving back only the residue. Therefore, in case of other types of blasting, there is no risk of other equipment in place getting hit by the harsh sand particles or getting wet by water.

• Saving Labour and Secondary Cleanup Cost

Due to the fact that Dry Ice Blasting is an in-situ cleanup process, the additional costs of manual labour of disassembling, moving equipment and transport are saved. Similarly, like water blasting or sand blasting, there is no additional residue like sand or water that needs to be cleaned up. The secondary clean-up process can turn out to be the actually challenge and Dry Ice Blasting eliminates that. This also saves a great deal of precious time and work can resume quickly due to the relatively less time required for cleanup. 

• An Eco-friendly Cleanup Process

With the rising environmental consciousness, Dry Ice Blasting is gaining the nod of many industries as the most viable and most eco-friendly cleanup method available. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) highly recommends CO2 blasting to industries. At the outset, this process uses Carbon Dioxide, which can be an industrial by-product. Thus, it recycles what would have been an industrial waste that would haphazardly affect our ozone layer. Secondly, it doesn't use harmful solvents. The sublimated CO2 gas is in turn used by plants and trees for photosynthesis, thus not affecting the ecological cycle. 

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Indicators for Identifying a Meth Lab

Meth labs are usually clandestine laboratories. Due to this, they might evade your eye and also due to the fact that meth labs use commonplace items that look ordinary to attract detection. With the following signs, one can identify a Meth lab and report to the local authorities for due further action.

• Due to their secretive nature, it is likely that the windows of the Meth house is covered with shades or foil with a “No Entry” sign.

• The dust bin indicates a lot of what a person habitually uses. Huge heaps of trash is a sure shot indicator of Meth labs. Meth cooking produces a large amount of chemical waste. Watch out for these ingredients: acetone, brake fluid, used cloths, cold tablet packaging, battery acid, sodium hydroxide, red phosphorous, bottles, paint thinner and antifreeze. However, do not venture to touch these, as they can be potentially harmful. 

• Alternatively, check out for burn pits or dead vegetation.

• Meth labs have a peculiar odour about them. These smells are like a hospital smell (ether), urine (ammonia), rotten egg stink or vinegar/sour (acetone).

• Pseudoephedrine is an important ingredient in Meth cooking. A large number of cold medication packages indicate the presence of a Meth lab. 

• Look out for propane tanks that have been discoloured to a blue-green tint. Meth lab cookers use these to store anhydrous ammonia, which is used in their cooking processes. Brass valve of propane tanks react with anhydrous ammonia.

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Things you need to know about sewage problems!

If you're a homeowner, this is one of the worst nightmares you can experience. A sewage problem can be a nuisance, loss to property and as well as a huge health hazard. Torrential downpour deluge your property and neighborhood with rainwater, overwhelming your home’s sewer system or your sump pump’s ability to handle the water runoff.

Most people don't realize they are responsible for the maintenance and repair of a sewage system. Over a period of time, the sewer lines can easily deteriorate, crack, collapse or be obstructed. You might not have a clue that this kind of damage is occurring. One severe rainstorm may be all it takes to bring the problem to a head.

Here are some facts on sewage:

• Sewage is the term used for wastewater that often contains faeces, urine and laundry waste. 
• There are billions of people on Earth, so treating sewage is a big priority. 
• Sewage disposal is a major problem in developing countries, as many people in these areas don't have access to sanitary conditions and clean water. 
• Untreated sewage water in such areas can contaminate the environment and cause diseases such as diarrhea. 
• Sewage is treated in water treatment plants and the waste is often disposed into the sea. 
• Sewage is mainly biodegradable and most of it is broken down in the environment. 
• In developed countries, sewage often causes problems when people flush chemical and pharmaceutical substances down the toilet. When people are ill, sewage often carries harmful viruses and bacteria into the environment, causing health problems. 

We help you in sewage problems and cleaning. Call us before it’s too late. Contact our professional team at Bio Cleanse Pty. Ltd. on 042 741 1789 or visit our website on http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/ for a free quote.

All you need to know about Hoarding

• What is hoarding?

Hoarding is a disorder where people save excessive items which others may view as useless junk.

Hoarders have persistent difficulty parting ways with these possessions, leading to clutter that disrupts their ability to use their living or work spaces.

• Reasons for Hoarding
• People hoard because they believe that the items they save can be of value in future.
• Some people collect these items because these items have a sentimental value to them.
• Some keep these extra items coz they represent a particular memory, and throwing it away will diminish that memory.

• Symptoms of Hoarding
• Severe anxiety when trying to discard items
• Difficulty organizing possessions 
• Inability to disregard items
• Indecision about where to put things or store things

• Risk Factors of Hoarding
• Many people with the hoarding disorder can suffer from other psychological disorders like depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or alcohol use disorder.
• A stressful situation like the death of a loved one can also trigger this disorder.

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Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd

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Tips to prevent Industrial accidents

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The best way to reduce accidents in the workplace is to be proactive with prevention. There are many ways to prevent accidents; all you need to do is be adaptive with the prevention methods.

Every person at work can help prevent accidents. To successfully reduce accidents in the workplace, review the following tips.

1) Always be alert on the job:
Being awake and alert all the time while at work which can prevent accidents from occurring. Report any unusual activities to the concerned authorities at the workplace.

2) Put formal safety policies and procedures in place:
Make sure the company handbook lists out the steps that one must take place, in order to prevent accidents at the workplace. This handbook must include instructions such as how to store dangerous and toxic items, what precautions to take when handling certain equipments and where certain products should be stored to ensure safe storage and retrieval.

3) Wear the required uniform:
Wear appropriate clothing when at work. If your work requires you to wear a helmet, then do so. If it requires you to wear gloves, then wear them too. Never take safety to chance. A person who works in a factory has a greater chance of being involved in an accident while at work.

4) Make sure you ask your supervisor about the possible risks of doing a certain task:
A worker should always check with his supervisor if he is unsure about the task at hand or if he feels that doing that task will expose him to great danger. There are workers who are exposed to dangers, just by doing their regular workloads.

5) Attend regular training for all scenarios that pose a risk for accidents:
Conduct emergency drills to make sure employees know what to do in cases of emergencies, so as to avoid accidents. This training will also help them know, how and when to use certain equipments.

There are a lot of precautionary measures that both employers and employees can take to prevent an accident at work. However, those who follow guidelines for preventing such unforeseen occurrences will most likely be able to prevent future accidents.

Some accidents are unavoidable and can cause great damage, leaving the place all shattered and in a miserable condition. In such cases, you will need a professional clean-up.

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How can you help to reduce sewer overflows?

Sewage is a water-carried waste in solution or suspension that is intended to be removed from a community. Domestic households, industrial and agricultural practices produce wastewater, which can cause pollution of many surroundings, lakes and rivers. It is also known as wastewater. It is more than 99% water and is characterized by volume or rate of flow, physical condition, chemical and toxic constituents! It is harmful for human health and is needed to get rid off as soon as possible.

So how can you help to reduce sewer overflow?

• Take care of cracked pipes: Tree roots can invade even the smallest cracks in pipes. As the roots grow, so does the size of the cracks, take care of broken pipes and growing trees. As they say, precaution is better than cure.

• Broken pipes: Broken sewer pipes not only let stormwater in, they can also allow untreated waste to enter the soil and create unhealthy conditions. If you suspect broken pipes, have your system inspected by Bio Cleanse Pty. Ltd.

• Boundary traps: This acts as an inspection point on the sewerage system. It also stops sewer odours from reaching the property. 

• Direct connection: Sometimes direct connection to the sewerage system may seem easier. The effect of doing so is overflow of diluted raw sewage further down the system. This is a major cause of sewer overflow.

• Inspection holes: Poorly fitted, cracked or broken inspection holes on the main sewer system can let water into the sewerage system.

• Low-lying gullies: A gully is an open pipe which is covered with a grill. It is used to release any backflow from blocked sewer pipes and make sure it doesn't overflow inside the house. 

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Guidelines to prevent Mould damage

Moulds are a large and diverse number of fungal species where the growth of hyphae results in discoloration and a fuzzy appearance, especially on food and wet areas. Moulds cause biodegradation of natural materials, which can be unwanted when it becomes food spoilage or damage to property. 

Here are some guidelines on how to go about preventing mould growth in your house or work place:

1) In some cases, mould growth may not be visible or obvious; it may be possible that mould grows on hidden surfaces such as the rear of a dry wall, the top of ceiling tiles, underside of carpets and pads, etc. There is a need to check for such areas before looking at the more obvious options. 

2) You are required to clean and dry, wet or damp spots within 48 hours.

3) Maintain low indoor humidity; below 60% relative humidity.

4) Perform regular inspections and maintenance and keep it as scheduled.

5) Keep heating, ventilation, and air conditioning drip pans clean, flowing properly, and unobstructed.

6) Building materials and furnishings that are contaminated with mould growth and are not salvageable should be discarded and not kept to be recovered. 

7) And last but not the least, always use gloves and eye protection when cleaning up mould! 

Hope these tips will help you in getting rid of small mould problems. At the same time there is a need for professional help for a bigger and more dangerous situation of mould damage recovery operations.

Call us at 042 741 1789 for professional help in mould cleaning or visit us on our website at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/mould-remediation/ for more knowledge.

Why choose Dry Ice Blasting over traditional cleaning methods?

If your current cleaning process is experiencing prolonged cleaning time, high costs for secondary waste disposal and costly wear and tear on equipment, it is high time to evaluate your type of cleaning process and change it for the better.

Dry Ice Blasting is a globally acknowledged and tried-and-tested formula used for cleaning equipments in an advanced way. It is environmentally employee and equipment friendly alternative to the traditional cleaning methods used in the bygone days.

Here are some reasons why Dry Ice Blasting is superior to other cleaning processes:

1. Superior clean methods along with fewer cleaning cycles result to lesser cleaning time.

2. Machines can be cleaned in the same place, as there is no spreading of dust while cleaning the products. 

3. Dry Ice Blasting is a dry process and requires no disassemble/reassemble, which means much less downtime.

4. Quicker cleaning is done with fewer resources, which lead to more profits.

5. Non-abrasive, nonflammable and nonconductive: Dry Ice Blasting won't damage most substrates and can be used safely on electrical components.

6. No secondary waste cleanup: This not only saves additional cleanup labour and expenditure, but also means temporary containment areas which can possibly be reused. This is an additional way of cost savings.

7. Can get into tight spaces that many other methods cannot.

8. Operator safety: No exposure to any chemicals.

9. Operator efficiency: Not as labour intensive as traditional cleaning methods.

Call Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd on 042 741 1789. We service Goulburn, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra areas, as well as surrounding suburbs. Or visit us at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/.

Need help with a suicide clean up?

One should never have to face the distress that comes when a loved one commits suicide, but it’s even worse when one has to clean up after such a shattering incident. The emotional stress for the family, friends or colleagues of the victim makes the job of suicide clean-up better suited for a certified bio-hazard cleaning technician.

Working with the most advanced apparatus and techniques, the Bio-Cleanse team of trained & licensed professionals will thoroughly clean the scene and leave it completely disinfected.

A trauma or suicide clean-up team also keeps everyone safe from potential infections or blood-borne illnesses. They perform their tasks promptly and skillfully and save our loved ones from dealing with added stress.

Our Suicide Clean-up services include: 

• 24-Hour emergency service 
• Cleaning & disinfection of all areas 
• Disposal of bio-hazardous materials 
• Odour removal and air filtration 
• Property restoration 

We provide 24-hour emergency service for suicide clean-up. Contact us at 042 741 1789 or visit us at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/suicide-clean-up/.

5 quick tips for a compulsive hoarder

                                     

A very basic description of a compulsive hoarder is someone unable to dispose of excess or unused things to the point where their belongings are clogging their living space.

Making a cup of tea, working in an office or sleeping in their own bed becomes impossible because the spaces designed for living in have become storehouses.

Here are some basic tips for a compulsive hoarder:

• If you have a gift for someone, give it to them in a timely manner.
• Don't buy stuff to make up for your feelings. The disorder never goes away, so when you make a purchase, think about it you really need it or will use it.
•  You are not the only one that this disorder affects. This disorder affects millions of people. You are not alone. It is best to ask for help, as this is a very difficult and stressful thing to do. It will take time, so do not give up if you can’t do a lot in one day.
• Make sure you are not stressed when you tackle the clutter. Stay relaxed. Starting early in the morning is the best time to start a project like clutter control, after you wake up refreshed.
• This is very emotional, stressful, and difficult to deal with. Challenge yourself to do more than you think you can, but do not work yourself to the point that you are unwilling to work with your disorder and other people who are trying to help you.

Hope these few points will help you to have a better and organized life in the future!

Contact us at Bio Cleanse to deal with hoarding management: Visit our site http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/hoarding-management/ for more info or just call us on 042 741 1789 for a free quote.