Crime Scene cleanup can be a grim task. Even in the quietest of Northumberland Villages or the larger towns and cities across the North East of England, crime happens. If you or someone you know is the victim of a violent crime, you may need assistance with crime scene cleaning.
Even if police are able to apprehend the criminals, there will likely be blood and other bodily fluids left behind as evidence of their crimes.
In this blog post, Quidos Cleaning Services will discuss things your cleaning company can do to help you with cleaning a crime scene. After reading this post, you’ll know what kind of support a cleaning company can offer after a violent incident.
This information could make all the difference when choosing which professional cleaning company like Quidos Cleaning Services to hire for the job.
The best step to take in a crime scene cleanup is to secure the scene. This means keeping unauthorised personnel out of the scene while it is being processed. In most cases, this includes family members and loved ones who may want to help.
Once the police have passed over the crime scene the cleaning crew will likely need to remove and dispose of any evidence of the crime that may be present. This includes DNA, fingerprints, and bodily fluids. If any of these are left behind and not properly handled, they could interfere with the legal process.
The cleaners should also secure any doors and windows that may have been damaged during the incident. This will help prevent the contamination of other parts of your home or business from spreading.
Depending on the nature of the crime, there may be biohazards and chemicals present that need to be cleaned up. Biological materials, like bodily fluids, can be cleaned up with caution and the right tools.
Chances are, forensic investigators will wear gloves and use disposable tools to avoid contamination.
When cleaning up blood and other fluids, you will want to make sure to follow protocols for both bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials. You’ll want to clean any affected surfaces with a disinfectant like bleach.
You can also use a commercial decontamination service to clean up the blood. For chemical spills, you’ll need to identify the chemicals involved and handle them appropriately. You may also have to test the air for harmful vapours to make sure the scene is safe for cleanup.
With a 99.9% effectiveness rate, it’s highly probable that all problem areas will be decontaminated. Upon completion, Quidos Cleaning Services will also provide a certificate of guarantee.
In a large-scale crime scene, there is often a lot of paperwork to complete. You may need help with filling out forms and managing logistics like securing a crime scene clean permit.
The landowner or person in charge of the property is responsible for making sure that a crime scene is cleaned by professionals after it has been processed for evidence and released by the police or coroner’s office.
This work must be carried out in a manner that is compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
Your cleaning company should be able to help you with all of these things, as well as any other paperwork you need to complete after the incident. When dealing with government agencies, it’s always best to complete paperwork thoroughly and on time.
It’s also a good idea to have someone on the cleanup crew who knows what they’re doing. If personnel are inexperienced, they could easily make mistakes that could delay your cleanup.
The health and safety of our clients and employees is of the utmost importance to Quidos Cleaning Services. We take our responsibility in this area very seriously and ensure that our team is fully compliant with all relevant health and safety regulations. Our team has undergone comprehensive training to allow us to meet all required standards for health and safety.
Our staff are also vaccinated against Hepatitis B and Tetanus, and follow our RAMS (risk assessment and management system) with care and precision. Additionally, our team are trained in: UK Commercial Training Decontamination and Infection Control Course, BICS Control of Cross Contamination, KSI Certificate of Training in Sharps Awareness.
The team responsible for decontamination must also be familiar with the relevant documentation:
Any incident that involves a biohazard should be meticulously documented as part of a comprehensive health and safety plan. The plan should assess the risk of infection from exposure to body fluids and detail the procedure for decontaminating the area and removing the hazardous waste.
It is of utmost importance to also complete a risk assessment to establish how likely your premises are to require crime or trauma scene cleaning.
If you’re the victim of a crime, you probably feel like you’re alone in the situation. You might feel like you don’t know where to turn for help or what to do next.
Your first priority should be to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Once you’ve secured yourself and your family, you should consider hiring a professional cleaning company like Quidos Cleaning Services to assist with cleanup.
Call us today on 01917318555 to discuss your requirements.
Quidos Cleaning Services can handle the difficult task of cleaning up the aftermath of the incident. You don’t have to go through this difficult time on your own.
There are several reasons to hire a professional cleaning service to deal with a crime scene cleanup, rather than to try to clean it yourself:
When you require a crime scene cleaning service, you can expect the following six things from Quidos Cleaning Services:
Here are some services that can also assist you:
Confidential Help & Support
Victim Support www.victimsupport.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement www.cruse.org.uk – Call 0808 808 1677
Hope Again– young people living after loss www.hopeagain.org.uk
At a Loss – Signposting the bereaved to Support www.ataloss.org
Samaritans – www.samaritans.org – Call 116 123
