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.

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Types of decontamination

For many of you who are not familiar with or don’t have an idea what decontamination is?

Decontamination is the process of cleaning different contaminants like micro-organism or hazardous materials from the environment. It can be done to prevent germs and other contaminants from spreading that may be harmful to human health.

There are different types of decontamination of which here are a few:

Human decontamination 

It is the process of cleaning the human body to remove contamination caused by hazardous materials. Human decontamination falls in two categories - Mass decontamination and Hospital decontamination. Mass decontamination is the decontamination/disinfection process done for large crowd of people. Generally this is done in industries, factories, etc. and functions as a “human car wash”. Hospital decontamination is a term that is used to provide a decontamination shower built in the hospital. Forensic and crime scene clean-up is also considered as human decontamination. 

Water decontamination

Water decontamination is the process of treating or decontaminating polluted water from products. This is caused by various reasons and can be harmful to humans causing typhoid or cholera. Contaminated water can be noticed by the naked eye when the water is discoloured by an algae form.

Air decontamination

The process of disinfecting all impurities in the air is referred to as Air decontamination. Air contamination is caused by smoke, paint, heavy mental, etc. and they can lead to various respiratory diseases as well. Decontamination of air is done by getting rid of pollutants or odour in whatever form.

Fungal decontamination

Contamination caused by fungal particles borne from spores & fungal fragments. They evolve in moisture or high humidity and cause health risk to the immune system. Decontamination of fungus is important so as to prevent mould growth.

Dry decontamination

Dry decontamination is different from the others. It is a decontamination process that does not involve water or any liquid. Dry decontamination is performed in a particular way done in five steps:

Scraping – it is done to remove the contaminant in bulk from the environment.

Absorbent material – absorbent materials are specifically used to absorb all the contaminants.

Adsorbent material – they are materials which adhere to and encapsulate the contaminants.

Vacuuming – it is the physical activity to remove solid materials from the environment.

Pressurized air – the process where low pressure air streams is placed on the surface to remove any solids.

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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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Decontamination cleaning

Bio-hazard covers a variety of events that pose a risk to human health. For instance, substances like bodily fluids, blood and faeces can carry viruses like HIV, hepatitis B & hepatitis C. Safe decontamination cleaning of affected areas, which have been soiled by a bio-hazardous incident, are necessary in order to reduce and eradicate the risk of infection from exposure.

If left unattended, bodily fluids such as blood, urine and vomit, percolate into areas that are not visible to the untrained eye, making the risk of exposure to infection a lot greater.

It is vital that the right procedures are followed during decontamination clean-up process and that the appropriate personal protective equipment is worn by anyone entering the contaminated place (including staff). With the use of advanced equipment, the area is thoroughly decontaminated, ensuring the potentially unsafe area is left infection/disease/virus free. 

There is nothing more important than your family’s wellbeing. Hence, it’s always best to get a team of professionals who understands the sensitivity & risks involved in the decontamination cleaning process. 

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