Knoxville Residents Can Rely on SERVPRO During Difficult Times Regarding Traumatic Cleanups

1/7/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Reduces Stress for Commercial Customers Following a Crime Scene Cleanup in Knoxville

Handling Different Challenges of Commercial Trauma Scene Cleanup in Knoxville

Trauma scenes present many challenges because of the presence of fluids and tissue, which might contain dangerous pathogens. Unlike other situations where cleaning can start soon after the incident, cleanup in a trauma scene involving a crime can only happen after police gather evidence and coroners remove the body, if present, creating a chance for soils to set. We offer professional cleanup services in Knoxville that put your mind at ease and restore the property to preloss condition. We are trained to be empathetic and thoughtful because of the difficulties involved in these types of incidents.
 
Each case of commercial trauma scene cleanup in Knoxville is different, therefore, clean up may require different approaches. In cases involving violence, blood and other body fluids or tissue are common. Other cases involve unattended death whereby a person dies due to illness, drugs or emergency and is discovered days later. In such cases, cleaning revolves around odor and insect removal. Our SERVPRO technicians are IICRC certified and therefore skilled enough to handle any situation.
 
Cleaning a trauma scene requires neutralization of any contaminants, removal of wastes soiling the area, as well as stain removal. Blood contains lots of protein making bloodstains hard to remove, especially if it soaks into an absorbent material such as beddings, fabrics, or carpeting. Our SERVPRO technicians spray EPA-registered disinfectants immediately after arriving at a site. We also use various OSHA approved professional cleaning agents to remove soiling and stains. Some crime scene cleanups simply involve the removal of traces of tear gas or fingerprinting powders.
 
Odors are common at trauma sites originating naturally from the materials soiling the area or the decomposition process. Since the soils may penetrate beyond the surface of affected materials, the odors may not go away even after cleaning. Our SERVPRO technicians use different approaches to deodorize the area removing the bad odor "Like it never even happened." Wet fogging using ULV, Ultra Low Volume, foggers releases very tiny deodorant particles that reach deep into materials to neutralize odor particles. We can also use direct spraying and injection to deodorize affected areas. Wetness can also lead to odors, so we dry the cleaned areas using air movers and dehumidifiers.
 
Cleaning trauma scenes is more than a physical task because of the emotions triggered by the incident. Call SERVPRO of Rocky Hill / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville to help. You can reach us at (865) 862-8907 any time.

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