When Should You Call A Forensic Cleaner?

Once a criminal investigation concludes at a trauma or crime scene, the responsibility of organising the cleanup of the aftermath often falls to the property owner or the family of the victim. A cleaner may be required to restore the property and remove all traces of blood, bodily fluids and fingerprint powders. But which type of cleaner is best to call?

Below we’ll explore a little bit about forensic cleaners and why they are specifically needed for crime scene cleanup, as well as how to know when you should call one.

Why The Need To Call A Specialist Forensic Cleaner?

When it comes to cleaning crime scenes, not all cleaners are the same. A regular cleaner that normally cleans homes and offices isn’t suitable or qualified for cleaning a crime scene. Regular cleaners don’t have the necessary training, skills and experience to safely and effectively handle and clean up biohazards. That’s where forensic cleaners come in.

Forensic cleaners know the right techniques and steps for how to safely clean up blood and other dangerous biohazards from a trauma scene as well as dispose of any contaminants.

What Is A Biohazard?  

Biohazards are biological materials that may pose a threat to the health of people and other living organisms. Examples of biohazards found at trauma scenes include: blood, bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials. Being in contact with biohazards can lead to exposure to infectious blood-borne pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and parasites.

When cleaning up a crime scene, a professional forensic cleaner can effectively clean up, disinfect and sanitise biohazardous areas and remediate the location to a point where it is safe once more.

When Is The Right Time To Call A Forensic Cleaner

Not all cleaning situations require a forensic cleaner. You wouldn’t necessarily need to call a forensic cleaner unless there is a biohazard such as blood or other bodily fluids present at a crime scene.

Generally, a forensic cleaner will be needed when there is a significant amount of blood present – say larger than approximately 30cm diameter pool of blood.

Other circumstances when a forensic cleaner is needed include:

• Blood cleanup
• After death cleanup
• Suicide cleanup
• Murder or homicide cleanup
• Decomposed body cleanup
• Accident cleanup
• Biohazard cleanup
• Trauma cleanup

When in doubt about whether or not to call a specialist, it’s best to get in touch with a forensic cleaner anyway. Most forensic cleaning companies are happy to offer assistance and answer any questions you might have about your forensic cleaning needs as well as guide you in the right direction.

How Does A Forensic Cleaner Clean?  

Forensic cleaners use special techniques and take additional precautions when dealing with trauma and crime scenes by:

• Working to best practices and specialised techniques to prevent cross-contamination onsite
• Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid biohazard exposure
• Using specialised cleaning equipment and chemicals to safely and effectively restore a property to a hygienic and sanitised state

Finding A Reputable Forensic Cleaner

When it comes to looking for a suitable forensic cleaner to assist with your needs, there are certain traits to look out for. Ideal qualities of a reputable forensic cleaner include:

• Highly experienced – with at least 5 years on-the-job
• Specialised in forensic cleaning – so that this is the main focus of their business and they know exactly how to handle these types of cleaning situations
• Discreet and compassionate – with the customer’s best interest at heart
• Available around the clock – to assist customers whenever they need help, day or night.

Why Choose NTCSC Forensic Cleaners? 

While there are a few forensic cleaners out there, there are many great reasons why NTCSC stands out. Some reasons to work with NTCSC include:

• NTCSC have over 30 years’ experience in forensic cleaning in Australia
• Our services are available across Australia (so we can reach you promptly)
• We use specialist cleaning equipment and chemicals to get the job done safely & effectively
• Our team are highly trained, accredited and experienced
• We are compassionate, discreet and care about our customers
• We’re always available to help, day or night, 24/7
• We offer competitive prices and obligation-free quotes for our services

Work With A Trusted Forensic Cleaner

If you’re looking for a reliable and trusted forensic cleaner, get in touch with the team at NTCSC. With over 30 years’ experience in forensic cleaning as well as a reliable team that’s certified, caring and discreet, you can count on us to deliver a thorough remediation of your property returning it to a sanitised, safe and hygienic state.

Call NTCSC any time day or night on 0448 007 675. Our team are always on hand to assist and answer any questions you might have about our forensic cleaning services. We also offer obligation-free quotes. Call our team today.