What Does a Crime Scene Cleaner Do?

A crime scene cleaner’s job is to thoroughly clean up contamination in a sensitive and compassionate manner. They may work in hospitals, police stations, or private homes. They must be trained to clean up hazardous materials and to understand how to properly sanitise environments.

The ice scourge has kept Newcastle’s forensic cleaning services busy, with one company receiving daily requests to test and clean up meth labs. Here are some of the other services they offer:

Crime Scene Cleanup

A crime scene cleaner is a specialised service provider who deals with the cleanup of blood and other bodily fluids. This is a process also known as biohazard remediation or forensic cleaning. Crime scene clean up is a highly demanding job and requires professional skills and knowledge. In addition to these skills, crime scene cleaners need to be compassionate and respectful.

Unlike many other cleaning professions, a career in crime scene cleaning is not for everyone. It is a difficult job that can be emotionally taxing, especially when it involves the death of a loved one. It can also be dangerous due to the risk of exposure to infectious diseases and other health hazards.

Those who are interested in becoming a crime scene cleaner should undergo extensive training and certification to ensure their safety. This includes completing courses on sharps removal and professional cleaning solutions. In addition to this, they should also have a good understanding of the NSI/IICRC S540 standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Remediation.

Blood Spill Cleanup

Blood, faeces and vomit pose major health risks and need to be cleaned up properly by trained forensic cleaners. Cleaning areas contaminated with these substances requires full personal protective equipment (PPE) and the use of specific biohazard cleanup products to remove them effectively.

First, containing the spill is essential. This is why it’s important to have PPE handy such as disposable gloves and gowns. Secondly, all surfaces should be disinfected. This is best done on dry surfaces as a wet surface can dilute the disinfectant and cause bacteria to grow.

The next step is to remove any objects contaminated with blood from the area and place them in a red plastic bag for disposal. Next, dampen a cloth towel and clean the area of the blood spill again. Finally, spray the area with a germicidal disposable wipe found in the kit. This will help ensure that the area is fully disinfected and safe for habitation.

Offensive Odour Removal

Offensive odours can be caused by a number of things including protein odours, decomposing bodies, cigarette smoke, spoiled food, garbage and hoarding. It’s important that the source of the odour is identified and that the proper forensic cleaning procedures are used to ensure that all contaminant residue has been completely removed from the property.

Odours from these contaminates seep into timbers, carpets and fabrics and are often extremely difficult to remove. For this reason, the services of a forensic cleaning expert are required.

A trauma cleaner’s job is to clean up crime scenes and other contaminated properties, ensuring that all biohazardous materials are removed and that the property can be safely re-occupied. They must have a high level of compassion and attention to detail, as well as being able to work under stressful conditions. They must also be able to identify potential health risks and be able to offer reassurance to family members. They must be able to use a variety of equipment and follow strict safety procedures.

Vehicle Decontamination

In the decontamination of vehicles, it is important that the work is done correctly. Otherwise, the risk of radioactive contamination of the vehicle will remain.

Our decontamination products have been developed to reduce these risks. These include the Erase Clay Bar and BlackJack – Tar & Glue Remover. The Erase Clay Bar aims to physically remove contaminants that have been embedded over time in the coating of your car. This drastically reduces the chances of these harmful contaminants remaining on your vehicle.

Forensic cleaning is the process of sanitising areas that have been contaminated with blood, vomit and/or urine. These areas are a health risk to anyone who comes in contact with them and must be cleaned by trained forensic cleaners. The BioHaz team are well practiced in the cleaning of crime scenes, unattended death and suicide clean ups, meth lab remediation and gross filth and hoarders clean ups in Newcastle and all regional NSW areas.

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