Tips to Avoid Odour in Your Home

Home is where we feel fresh and relaxed. If that very place has any lingering bad odour, it can really disturb our lifestyle. Exhaust fans and windows can do only so much about a bad odour. Even with air circulation, if the odour source still remains in the house, it’s of no use.

For the smells that make you run out of the house holding your nose, try the following tricks:

Identify the source! It’s got to be something hidden somewhere in some corner you have never seen before. If the source is in a room, burning candles and spraying air fresheners will only temporarily solve the problem. Once you’ve located the source, get rid of it.

Pour a cup or two of vinegar at the bottom of the dishwasher and wash the foul smell away. Vinegar is an excellent smell remover. Be prepared to smell vinegar for an hour so. But hey, it solves the bigger problem! As for the other temporary kitchen odours, opening the windows and the exhaust fans can help to solve a majority of the problem. Follow up with a spray of the air freshener.

The door of the front loading washing machine seals so tightly that the air never circulates inside the washing machine causing mould to grow inside. Regularly clean the washing machine by running a washing cycle with only two cups of bleach and hot water.

Much like the washing machine, even the fridge has a tendency to smell when kept closed for a long period of time. The age-old solution to tame fridge odours is to open a box of baking soda and stick it on a shelf or along the back.

If you have pets look out for areas where they may have soiled the floor or carpet. Most of the smell is caused by bacteria. Vinegar being a highly acidic substance kills the bacteria and thus the foul smell disappears. Mixing one portion of vinegar with three portions of water and rubbing it on the carpet can be rid you of the smell after a wash. Followed by this, you should probably train your pet not to pee/soil on the carpet.

Pet odour can also be controlled using activated charcoal. Activated charcoal is activated carbon which is capable of absorbing a wide range of odours. The activated carbon specially designed to absorb pet odours can be bought and kept in the vicinity of pet litter to neutralize the smell to a great extent.


Cleaning on your own is not always recommended because the home remedies can often damage your goods at home. That is where we, Bio Cleanse Services come into the picture. We are expert odour removal professionals equipped to handle the trickiest and the worst kind of odour in your house.  Call 0427 411 789/0412 547 547 now or visit our website.

Requirements to be a crime scene cleaner

The job of a crime scene cleaner is not easy. S/he requires certain qualities, like composing oneself professionally amid the most horrific scenes.

The job of crime scene cleaners is to sanitize homes, businesses, and vehicles after a homicide, industrial accidents or any other traumatic events. This is done by using various cleaning techniques and also using special cleaning agents to do the same.

Services could range from unattended death, suicide and accident clean-up in order to disinfect & odour removal. Crime scene cleaning involves the clean-up of blood and body fluids, cross contamination by police, paramedics & forensics.

Doing courses on drug lab decontamination & hazardous materials will make you more marketable to potential employers.

Here are some qualities crime scene cleaners need to possess:

1. High tolerance level, as crime scene cleaners encounter a wide range of traumatic incidents.

2. Must be detailed oriented.

3. Stamina - as technicians are required to wear bio-hazard suits, full face masks and may require them to work in harsh environments.

4. Integrity plays a big role, as crime scene clean-up companies may require candidates to pass a background check.


When it comes to Crime Scene Cleaning, look no further than Bio-Cleanse. Our professionals are the best in cleaning and restoring your property to perfection after a crime scene investigation.

Steps in Meth Lab Cleaning

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Meth (methamphetamine) labs, used to make the illegal drug methamphetamine, turn up in houses, apartments, motel rooms, sheds, trailers and even motor vehicles. Any house that has been used to cook meth can still have the harmful chemicals present in the vicinity even though the cooking has stopped. Cleaning of meth labs is essential as the fumes contain toxic chemicals that give rise to a number of health problems like headaches, nausea, dizziness, breathing problems or respiratory irritation and, skin and eye irritation.

You need to get a thorough cleaning done before moving into the property. Here are some DIY tips to clean the place before asking for professional help.

1. First and foremost, determine if the property was used for meth lab cooking. And if so, to what extent? 
2. After being seized, the property is aired out, decontaminated and closed for security reasons by the professionals. This short term airing-out is not enough for the area. Therefore it is necessary to air out the area before and during the cleaning process. Air out the property for at least 3 to 5 days. 
3. Before starting any cleaning process, wear certified protective gear like gloves, goggles, and protective clothing. Respirators that offer protection against fumes are recommended. 
4. Get rid of all the unnecessary items and dispose them properly. 
5. Get rid of all the visibly contaminated objects or items that have odour. Most of the area in the vicinity of the cooking kit will be full of stains. Its best to get rid of it. 
6. All the surfaces need to be properly cleaned with adequate cleaning methods, keeping personal healthcare in mind. 
7. The ventilation system carries the air around in the house and particularly has most of the fumes sedimented. Cleaning the ventilation is very important before starting to reside in the premises. 
8. Leave the plumbing and any additional odour removal to the professionals. 

Meth lab cleaning is a complicated process involving the use of many counter chemicals in order to neutralize the effect of the existing chemicals used to cook meth. It is highly advisable to hire expert professionals for meth lab cleaning.

We, at Bio Cleanse Services, cover all aspects such as assessing the property, devising a solution, removal and disposal of hazardous chemicals, property cleanup, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVACs), High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuuming, decontamination and sanitisation of property and post sampling to ensure that it is chemical free and safe to occupy. Our service areas are Goulburn, Canberra, Batemans Bay and surrounding areas of NSW.

Tips to eliminate car odours

How do you take care of the odours and stains that can accumulate with the daily use of your car?

Here are some pointers to help you to eliminate car odours, allowing for pleasant rides!

Identify the Odour
Identifying the cause of the odour helps you decide the cleaning process required.
Check all areas of your vehicle including beneath seats, between seat cushions and in the trunk. Use a flashlight and adjust the seats when required. Check the cabin air filter which traps debris.

Cleaning the car
Treat upholstery stains by applying a stain remover. Allow it to set, then use cleaning tools to loosen the dirt. Vacuum the area and dry the upholstery. For leather upholstery, use a mild cleanser and a soft-bristled scrub brush. Dry the seats with a microfiber cloth.
Ensure the upholstery and carpet are completely dry.
All-purpose cleaners can be used for dashboards and other similar surfaces.

Choose an odour removal methods
Using affordable household products and methods to control odours.
Leave an open container with dryer sheets/coffee beans or a bag of charcoal briquettes under the seat.
Call Bio Cleanse Services.

Develop preventive measures
Develop good practices like removing leftover food even in containers and clean up a spill immediately to avoid sticky residue build up.

Consider the Role Weather Plays
The weather is another factor that can affect your car.
Car windows should be up during rainy weather to ensure that the interiors remain dry to prevent the growth of mould.
Avoid leaving perishables or any items that may melt in direct sunlight during warmer weather.

Be aware of health risks caused by odours
Car odours can also have an effect on your well-being.
Exposure to mould or mildew can trigger an allergic reaction in anyone with sensitivities to the bacteria created by it. Sensitivities to a variety of odours can cause headaches or nausea.

If you're in need of odour removal service in Sydney, Goulburn, Canberra, Batemans Bay & surrounding NSW. Bio Cleanse has years of experience in removing bad odour from your home/ business. You can schedule an appointment, call – 0412 547 547. You may also email us at - info@primerestorations.com.au

How smoke impacts your house

A devastating experience like a house fire can be overwhelming, making it hard for residents to deal with the aftermath. However, it is important to ensure that the house is safe, cleaned and repaired to avoid any further damages. In a stressful time like this, it's always good to bank on the services of a professional cleaning company to remediate and restore your house.

Even after the fire has been put out, there's a lot of toxic residue, smoke and soot all over the place that can have a bad impact on your health and your house. While some damages are clearly visible, there are few that take a while to show.

Stains:

After a fire, the house is all covered in ash and smoke residue which leads to discolouration of ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. Metal items start to rust and corrode, and plastic items start to turn yellow. Due to the acidic presence in soot, the tiles get stained permanently.

Strong Odour:

The smoke particles produce a strong smoky odour that can linger for long as it embeds itself in walls, carpets, upholstery, furniture, surfaces and other porous materials. This can be treated by detecting the source of the odour, cleaning and deodorising the entire area. Ignoring this may lead to respiratory problems.

Internal Damage:

If the house is not cleaned and remediated early, the soot and smoke particles will penetrate surfaces and destruct the house structure or framework, insulation, ducts, and vents.

Electrical Damage:

In a house fire, there is some amount of damage done to the electrical system. Electrical parts like switches, wiring, fuses, circuits, outlets

and light fixture boxes may get damaged. Hardwired appliances may not function properly and also start to corrode.

If you ever find yourself stuck in a situation like this and wondering how to fix the fire damage, do not worry, give us a call and we shall clean and remediate it all.