An insight into crime scene cleaning

Crime Scene Cleaners

If you have ever encountered a crime scene investigation, you would have a fair idea of how messy and chaotic a crime scene can get. But have you ever pondered what happens once the police, ambulance, and investigators have left the site? Well, there is a whole lot of cleaning left to do, more than one can imagine. And this is where the second responders, the crime scene cleaners come into the picture. Their job is intricate as they have to restore a bio-hazardous site to a safe and inhabitable state without leaving any trace of the horrific event behind. These cleaners possess the necessary knowledge, equipment and not forgetting experience to deal with the nastiest of crime scene events. Here's an insight into crime scene cleaning.

Home Restoration

Cleaning after a crime scene goes beyond any ordinary cleaning. Crime scenes include discharge of bodily fluids like blood and other matter that may contain deadly pathogens making the site a highly contaminated environment. And these fluids embed in surfaces, carpets, and furniture making it impossible to clean with regular cleaning supplies. Remediation of a crime site is done by experienced technicians who use state of the art equipment. And the bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in proper containers and items that cannot be salvaged are also discarded carefully.

Tackling Worst Case Scenarios

Based on the intensity of the crime, crime scene cleaning varies from one situation to another. In tragic events like brutal murders and painful suicides, the situation can be emotionally disturbing for the victim's family. Which is why crime scene cleanup involves cleaning and decontaminating the site in a careful and compassionate manner without causing further pain and worry to the family. No matter how horrific the situation is, the cleaners do a thorough cleanup to ensure that the place is hazard free and safe to reside in.

Comforting Families

Crime scene cleaning demands not only passion but also compassion. As the environment is already tense, the cleaners have to carry out their work without further affecting any family member's emotions. Alongside cleaning, the cleaners have to dispose of sentimental items in a careful manner without upsetting any of the family members. A clean up of this kind requires a high level of understanding for what the family may be going through and making them feel supported and comforted in their crisis.

Reaching out to Crime Scene Cleaners

For any kind of crime scene cleaning, be it a less or highly intense situation, it is important to call for the services of a professional crime scene cleaning company. If you experience a crime in your surrounding and have no idea whom to reach out to, give us a call immediately. Our cleaning crew has dealt with challenging crime scene situations and managed to restore sites to their original state. 

We will surely be there in your difficult times and take charge of all the cleanup. To know more about our services and how we can help, call us on  0427 411 789.

BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT CRIME SCENE CLEAN-UP

Dealing with an unexpected crime in your home can be stressful and highly emotional. To avoid any further turmoil of dealing with the cleanup of the crime scene, it should not be attempted by yourself. It is best to employ the services of professional crime scene cleaners. They can ensure proper clean up of blood, pathogens, bodily fluids and any bio-hazards, leaving your home odour free, safe and liveable.

However, despite their importance, most people have misconceptions of what crime scene cleanup is all about. Some of these myths are addressed below:

Crime scene cleaning is impersonal/doesn’t respect victims.
Crime scene cleaners are professionals, and are trained to be compassionate and respectful to the family and friends of the victim. They will get the clean up job done with care and concern.

Crime scene cleanup services is done by Law Enforcement authorities.
Your tax dollars do not take care of a crime scene cleanup. Law enforcement officials do not handle it. It is the responsibility of the property owner to pay for it and ensure it is done. Hence, cleaning and restoration is best handled by professional crime scene cleaners.

Crime scene cleanups can help in investigations.
Due to popular television crime shows, people often think that crime scene cleaning crews can help in solving a crime. However, these cleaning professionals take over only after the investigators have collected evidence left the scene.


Professional crime scene cleaners are equipped with the right equipment, techniques, and skills to ensure that crime scenes are not left contaminated in any way. These technicians are certified and experienced to handle the situation.

Contact Bio Cleanse Services on 0427 411 789 in case of any crime scene cleaning emergency.

The damage behind crime scene cleaning

What would you do if you entered a room full of blood? There is blood on the walls, bloody fingerprint on the doorknob and there is a pool of blood twice the size of the body. So much blood across the floor, it seeps through the cracks. Not to forget the foul smell that lingers in the room because of the death.

Everyone knows that the police nor the forensic who investigate the crime scene, do not clean up the area. It’s up to the professionals to take up the tedious task of cleaning the place up.

But why hire professionals cleaning company?

When there is a violent crime or a suicide that takes place, biological waste gets produced such as blood or bloodily fluids. Handling biological products can be a risky task, as there is a risk of coming in contact with HIV or Hepatitis. Hence, it is very important to hire a professional cleaning company to do the task. Crime scene cleaning usually involves the cleaning of blood, blood fluids and decontamination.

Bio Cleanse Services can clean and restore your property to perfection, right from decontamination to odours and from forensic chemicals to residues. We take up the specific task even after a crime scene investigation. To know more about the crime scene cleaning service that we provide, visit our website: http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/crime-scene-cleaning/ and get in touch with us.

How to remove blood stains from materials

Blood stain removal can be a difficult task. Use the tips mentioned below to help you remove blood stains in the correct manner:

Using hydrogen peroxide: This method is effective to remove blood stains while it is still wet. It is advisable to test first by using hydrogen peroxide on a small spot, as hydrogen peroxide can cause stains too. This method can remove stains from porous surfaces.
You have to pour the hydrogen peroxide as per your requirement on the stain. Use gloves while doing this. Use a towel to wipe out the stain. Then pour water on it. Repeat this until the stain vanishes.

Using salt and water: This method is used to deal with stains on delicate fabrics. If the stain is on a piece of cloth or on your clothes, take the fabric first and rinse it under running water. Take some salt and wipe it to the stain. Then again rinse it with flowing water. Repeat this process until the stain is no more.

Using toothpaste: This method can be used on clothes which have dry blood stains. Apply toothpaste on the stain and let it dry. Wash the stain with cold water. Repeat this until the stain goes away.

Using household cleaner: On hard wooden floors, use a household cleaner to wipe out the stain.

Using a detergent: When it comes to mattresses, mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with two cups of cold water in a large bowl, making a detergent solution. Take a clean cloth, soak it in the solution, squeeze the cloth and apply it to the affected area. Wipe it clean and repeat this step until the stain vanishes. Once the stain has vanished, use a dry cloth to remove the excess water. Let your mattress dry before you use it again.

If there has been a violent crime or suicide which has to lead to excessive blood loss in your home or neigh hood, we at Bio-Cleanse can clean and restore your property to perfection after a crime scene investigation. To know more about Bio-Cleanse, visit us on our website http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/crime-scene-cleaning/

Murder Scene? Worry not!

Imagine yourself in the following situation.

You are in your kitchen, preparing tea, you realize that you have run out of sugar. You then decide to ask your neighbor for some. Getting out of your apartment with a bowl in your hand, you ring the doorbell. There is no response. You ring it once again. Still, there isn’t any response. A knock on the door swings it open. Calling out your neighbour’s name, you walk into the house.

You see things scattered across in the living room. The couch has been turned upside down. The flower vases have been broken. Some soap is running on the television at a very loud volume. There is a slipper in the passage that leads to the bedroom. You move towards the bedroom only to see your neighbour lying in the pool of blood. There is no one else in the house as your neighbour stays alone.

What would you do? It is very obvious that you will call the cops. The cops investigate the crime scene and take the body away for an autopsy. You inform your neighbour’s family about his/her death. They arrive immediately and grieve over their loss. Don’t you think you should help them in some other way? If your answer is yes, then how would you go about it?

 The answer is simple. Help the family clean up the place and properly dispose of the deceased belongings, etc. At times, this can be a painful chore. Consult us at Bio Cleanse Pty. Ltd., for our trauma cleaning services. We understand your situation and are always willing to help you.

Aftermath of death

What would happen if someone died in during a robbery? What would happen to that person’s body? Who cleans up the mess of gushing blood?

Forensic investigators appear, but they do not do the cleaning, nor do the police. The job is usually done by trained crime scene cleaners. They are needed to get the job done in the right way and in the right manner. The cleaners inspect the scene and make note of what need to be done.

The bio-hazardous material can be any one of blood, bodily excretions, human tissue, etc. These materials can also be harmful to the health and welfare of the occupants of the place. Many health related issues that arise are:

• HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C.

• Increase the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

• Toxins that affect the nervous system and skin.

This type of cleaning requires specific speciality cleanings to avoid complications and residual contamination that could be harmful to you or anyone coming into contact with the Bio-hazardous material, which is best left to the experts at Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd.

Our trained professionals clean and restore your property to perfection even after a crime scene investigation. To consult, visit our website http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/crime-scene-cleaning/ to know more about us

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. 

Contact Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd for Bio Hazard Cleaning services.

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/.

How Crime scene clean up works

Crime scene cleanup is a term applied to specific situations involving blood, bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials, it is also referred to as biohazard remediation because crime scenes are only a portion of the situations in which biohazard cleaning is needed. 

Some of the types of crime include:

• Suicides
• Homicides
• Decomposition or unattended death
• Mass trauma
• Industrial accidents
• Infectious disease contamination
• Animal biohazards (e.g. feces or blood)

Deaths or suicides can be a messy scene, with blood on the wall and fluids all over the place, things all scattered around, etc. Police officers are at the scene investigating the death or suicide, compiling to a chaotic situation. The place is sealed and only authorized members can enter in the marked territory. 

Weak hearted people and people who cannot bear seeing blood are advised not to go anywhere close near such crime scenes. In the earlier times, after going through a shocking event of your family member or friend getting killed or committing suicide, the family members were still forced to clean the blood and fluids and removing of the corpse. 

In the late 90’s, a whole new industry called ‘crime scene clean up’ was born; to help and give protection to the ailing families after the crime had occurred. Professionals are involved in cleaning these crime scenes; it also requires a significant amount of training and special knowledge to complete the job properly. The job is hazardous, grueling and not for the faint-of-heart. And only personnel with a trained license can carry out this job. 

Contact us at: 042 741 1789 for a free quote or visit us at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/crime-scene-cleaning/ to know more about crime scene clean up.