A crime that happens in your neighborhood can be terrifying, and even more so if it happens on your own property and police are called to the crime scene. These crime scenes, especially those of a violent nature, may leave blood and other bodily fluids, posing health risks when left unattended. And the evidence-gathering chemicals that crime scene investigators use should be cleaned up immediately after processing.

    An incident like this can bring on a lot of emotional and mental stress to a property owner.

    At West Central Equipment and Restoration in Lecanto, Florida, we are a leading crime scene clean-up and bioremediation services provider.

    You can rely on us to decontaminate your property after bacterial or viral incidents involving MRSA or hepatitis outbreaks, meth lab substances, or biohazards such as blood, body fluids, tissues, and tear gas after use by law enforcement.

    What is crime scene clean-up?

    Crime Scene Cleanup ServiceIt is the forensic clean-up of blood, body fluids, and other biohazards found at a crime scene. When a crime occurs, cleaning professionals are called in after the law enforcement officers have done their job of processing the scene for evidence.

    Since the scene may contain blood and body fluids that increase the risk of dangerous contact with blood-borne pathogens like HIV or hepatitis, the cleaning must be carried out according to health and safety guidelines and ensure safety to all who have access to the property.

    Crime scenes are usually chaotic. A typical scene may have an unattended death or decomposing body, with strong odors and items that have absorbed the strong smells.

    There may also be layers of contamination—furniture, carpeting, bedding and linens, subfloor, floorboards, or sheetrock. A small bloodstain on a carpet may indicate there is more contamination underneath.

    As soon as the first responders leave the site, a crime scene should be cleaned and decontaminated by a team of experts to eliminate biological materials that can be hazardous to health.

    Trained crime scene cleaners use correct protective clothing, equipment, chemicals, and techniques that minimize the risks associated with blood-borne pathogens, harmful chemicals, and other dangers at the scene of the crime.

    At West Central, our technicians have the necessary expertise to clean many different types of crime scenes.

    Using the latest equipment and techniques while adhering to the guidelines set by regulatory agencies, such as EPA, OSHA, local, state, and federal governments, we swiftly transform the unsafe environment back into a clean, safe place.

    What does crime scene clean-up entail?

    The first step is to inspect the affected area to detect every spot, splatter, or shard. We usually run a few quick tests to locate areas with potentially hazardous materials.

    Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like lined suits, booties, layers of gloves, and respirators, to guard against blood and air-borne pathogens, we remove solid materials. Then we apply a cleaner—similar to hydrogen peroxide but more potent—that foams upon contact with body fluids and tissues and gives a perfect cleaning.

    For stubborn tissue or fluid that has seeped into cracks between floorboards, we use demolition tools like crowbars, circular saws, and weighted hammers to dismantle furniture, remove sheetrock or rip up the flooring to access contaminants seeped in or gotten stuck before we apply a cleaner.

    To rid the scene of foul smells, we deodorize the area. We also employ HEPA filters, air scrubbers, ozone machines, and hydroxyl generators—which use concentrated UV light to target and destroy pollutants.

    Common crime scene scenarios include:

    • Fingerprint dust and evidence-gathering chemicals
    • Forensic cleaning
    • Homicide or suicide clean-up
    • Removal of blood-borne pathogens, tissue remnants, and bodily fluids
    • Teargas and pepper spray removal
    • Fire extinguisher residue clean-up
    • Odor removal and elimination
    • Restoration of damaged contents and structure
    • Disinfection services (Swine flu, MRSA, HIV, Staph, Hepatitis)

    Why trust us with your crime scene clean-up task?

    1. We have the necessary specialist training, knowledge, equipment, and sensitivity to handle crime scene clean-up efficiently with the minimum amount of stress.
    2. We offer a 24/7 all-year crime scene clean-up service—we arrive within minutes with everything needed to clear and decontaminate the area.
    3. We provide a professional, sensitive, and tailored service—we offer a solution that is specific to your needs and situation.
    4. We follow the best standards of practice and utilize the latest technological procedures in crime scene cleaning.
    5. We document and record every stage of the clean-up process according to the needs of insurers or loss assessors.
    6. We display utmost respect to the victims and compassion for affected staff and members of the public.
    7. We provide expert advice to help you recover more quickly and more fully from the incident.
    8. We will reassure your staff and customers that you have fully considered their health and wellbeing.

    Remarkable, compassionate service

    At West Central Equipment and Restoration in Lecanto, Florida, we understand that crime scenes bring intense emotions and urgent priorities for victims and their families. Ever since we started providing the service, we have seen first-hand the emotional stress, pain, and grief associated with such scenes. So we have learned to be a comforting and empathetic presence and to remain compassionate throughout the process.

    We are committed to cleaning and disinfecting your property as quickly as possible to eliminate health risks and minimize business interruption. When you call, we will put you in contact with a technician to evaluate the situation. Then after we are aware of the situation, our skilled crime scene cleaners will be at your doorstep in a matter of minutes, ready to help.

    Our exceptional standards and trustworthiness have enabled us to work with victims, families, and police officers to clean and restore homes, hotels, and other property to their original condition. We have also worked with emergency organizations and other agencies to ensure areas affected by traumatic incidents are cleaned safely and sensitively.

    If you need our crime scene cleaning service right away, want expert advice, or want to know how we can support you or your business, call us today at (352) 270-8417.