Crime, tragedy, and trauma touch everyone’s lives sooner or later. One day, it’s a mere story on the news. The next, it could be much more personal, perhaps even happening in your own home or workplace. It might be an actual crime that has occurred on the premises, the death or injury of a family member or co-worker, the lingering threats from infectious illnesses like COVID-19, the aftermath of devastating weather events such as hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters, industrial accidents such as chemical spills, and more. But no matter what the event is that has occurred, it is much more than just a momentary disruption to the home or business. It’s an intensely emotional and stressful experience that the average person is ill-prepared to deal with.

Your first reaction would likely be shock and disbelief, and understandably so. But eventually, you’re faced with the mess, the horrible odors, the impossible stains, the property damage; from flooring, carpets, walls, and ceilings, to furniture, the overall effects to be dealt with can be overwhelming. The truth is, cleaning up following such events can be complicated and challenging on many different levels. Crime, trauma, and the like often create conditions that require a higher level of deep-cleaning, sanitizing, and the careful removal of potentially hazardous contaminants.

Depending on the circumstances involved, these contaminants might include:

• blood
• body fluids
• body tissue
• excrement
• drugs and related paraphernalia
• CSI residues (such as fingerprinting powder and other evidence-gathering chemicals)
• tear gas
• pepper spray
• firefighting chemicals
• biological, bacterial, infectious, and pathogenic substances
• contaminated water
• general debris

Typically, special hazmat equipment, professional-grade cleaning agents, and stringent sanitation processes are required to fully eliminate these contaminants and the dangers that they pose. This includes items such as enzyme solvents, ozone machines, and foggers.

There are also specific federal and Pennsylvania state laws governing how these materials must be handled and disposed of. (For example, OSHA would never allow your company janitor to take on such a task, nor could the resultant waste materials simply be disposed of in your ordinary trash.) For these reasons, this type of work should not be attempted by the homeowner, business owner, or other unqualified individuals. Crime scene and trauma cleanups require the services of a licensed and specially trained professional, like Hammond Cleaning Solutions.

We have the right resources and equipment (like hazmat suits and the other special items noted above) and understand the delicate protocols and procedures that must be followed. Plus, there is no emotional involvement to complicate the process. It’s one thing to clean up after a complete stranger and quite another when it involves a friend or loved one.

In Central PA, you can rely on the top-rated, trusted, and caring services of Hammond Cleaning Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in your community, no one is better prepared to handle your crime scene or trauma cleanup. We clean, we deodorize, we disinfect, and we provide compassionate guidance to help quickly restore your home or business to its pre-trauma condition. So, give us a call today. We are IICRC Certified, and we’re always ready to help.