The intensity of biohazard cleanup required is determined by the cause of the biohazard. Basically, Biohazards come from any biological substance that poses a risk or threat to the health of humans and animals. You can do some biohazard cleanup yourself at home, but some, like mold. It is better to seek professional help rather than clean it yourself due to the fear of mold spreading again.
If you find yourself facing a potentially bio-hazardous situation that has spread to such a large extent that it is too dangerous for you to handle, such as the unclaimed deaths attributed to other common bio-hazardous situations, seek professional help. It’s best to call professionals. Experts understand how to identify and treat biohazards, how to take precautions, and how to safely dispose of any hazardous waste.
Biohazards can be found anywhere in the form of viruses, spores, fungi, mold, etc. They are further divided into 3 major types or categories.
3 Types of Biological Hazards
Biological agents:
Examples of some biological hazards under this classification include bacteria, viruses, and molds such as fungi. These are generally considered harmful but can be kept under control with biohazard cleaning procedures, but some of those Can cause diseases and serious health risks. It can easily spread to animals and humans, such as the COVID-19 virus and the Humpy virus.
Biotoxins:
This category includes a group of substances of biological origin that are toxic and poisonous to humans. Often, biotoxins are produced by others, including plants, bacteria, insects, or some animals. Due to continuous direct exposure to these, humans may experience minimal inflammatory reactions throughout the body.
Blood and blood residue
Blood is not harmful as long as it is pure. If a person comes in contact with the blood of someone who is infected with a disease or virus, the disease present in the blood is harmful to the person who comes in contact. That’s why all items like cotton and needles used for patients in hospitals and clinics are carefully discarded.
How does biohazard cleanup work?
Biohazard cleaning is much more thorough than household cleaning. In regular home cleaning, you may sometimes skip cleaning light switches, fans, light holders, etc. When the biohazard cleanup process is initiated, every corner of the affected area is thoroughly cleaned so that no bacteria is left in any place. When risks come from germs invisible to the naked eye, a special type of cleaning process is required to remove them. Which is done by skilled professionals with specialized equipment and experience. This is known as biohazard cleanup.
- Biohazard cleanup is carried out step by step with utmost care. The first and essential consideration is always PPE. Biohazard cleanup requires special suits that are liquid and air-resistant. Cleanup procedures also need to include gloves, latex shoes, a respirator, and eye goggles. With all this protection, experts have to perform physical labor while eliminating biohazards. Even minor negligence or mistakes can result in cleaning technicians putting themselves at risk of the biohazard they are attempting to remove.
- Identifying the reason behind the creation of a bio-hazardous situation.
- Keep all family members in the house away from the affected area and create a clear space for entry and exit so that the affected items can be moved to a safe place without coming in contact with any other objects.
- Remove all items that cannot be saved or restored and restore any visible damage.
- Clean the area below and around the affected area thoroughly and remove the first layer of floor and wall. The greatest risk of biohazard is found between these sheets and the surfaces.
- Using some special equipment such as UV light devices to purify the home environment and remove foul odors from the home.
Conclusion
No one would want their home to be attacked by biohazards. It is very common to have biohazards in your houses and workplaces. If you ever find yourself in such a situation, please let the professionals handle the problem.
Our ONT Restoration team is here to assist you 24/7. You should not risk your health, as it is better for you and your family if biohazard cleanup services are provided by professionals as it requires skill and experience.
Call us whenever you need us. ONT team reaches you within half an hour of the call to provide restoration services.