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When To Hire A Professional Crime Scene Cleaner
In the aftermath of a violent crime or traumatic event, victims or their families are often left with the responsibility of cleaning up. This can often be a very challenging time, not to mention a distressing task to undertake for those affected. Which is why the task of crime scene cleaning should be left to experienced crime scene cleaners.
Professional crime scene cleaners are specially trained to take on the emotional and physical burden of challenging biohazardous cleaning situations. They provide peace of mind for the victims and their families, who can then turn their attention to other matters at hand.
What Does Crime Scene Cleaning Entail?
Crime scene cleaning involves the restoration of a property to a safe and hygienic condition. More involved than regular cleaning jobs, crime scene cleaning involves the elimination of any foul odours and stains, disinfecting/sanitising the property and removing and safe disposal of any biohazardous materials.
Reasons To Hire A Crime Scene Cleaner
Cleaning up a crime scene on your own is not recommended and is best left to the professionals for the following reasons:
1. Safety First
Handling biohazards such as blood and other bodily fluids is a dangerous job due to the risk of virus and disease transmission through biological materials. Professional forensic cleaners are specially trained and qualified to safely clean and remove all dangerous pathogens from affected areas.
2. Psychological Stress
No victim or their family members should have to return to the scene of a crime to clean. For these people, returning to the crime scene can be quite traumatic which is why hiring trained professionals (not directly affected by the trauma) are best placed to undertake this task.
3. Save Time
Hiring a professional to clean up a crime scene is the fastest way to get the job done. For most people, any challenging cleaning task is likely to take significantly longer time to complete. Which is why it’s best to entrust a difficult crime scene cleaning job to a suitable professional cleaning company.
With the right training and experience, a certified technician will know the quickest, yet safest method for effectively restoring a property.
4. Maintain Your Property
Blood spills and other biohazards at a crime scene have the potential to pose significant health risks to those around – as well as stain surfaces and cause significant damage to the property. Significant damage from biohazardous substances can reduce the overall value of the property when left unrestored, which is another good reason to call in an expert.
5. Legal Implications
Professional trauma cleaners understand the legal requirements once a crime or traumatic event has occurred. They also have the knowledge and experience when it comes to complying with any government or police protocols.
When it comes to a crime scene clean up, it’s always best to call in the professionals to avoid any legal issues.
Choosing The Right Crime Scene Cleaner
Finding the right crime scene cleaner for the job is relatively easy when you know what you’re looking for. Some key traits to keep in mind when shopping around for the right crime scene company include:
- Discreet – a good cleaner understands the sensitive nature of crime scene cleaning and respects the client’s need for privacy.
- Compassionate – trained professionals are aware of how difficult this time is for their clients. They are gentle in approach, and considerate of their client’s situation.
- Fully Trained & Certified – fully trained professionals will ensure the site is cleaned the right way and minimise any potential problems that can arise when a biohazard remediation clean up is not handled properly.
- Experienced – professional crime scene cleaners have undergone the necessary on-the-job-training and experience to hone their skills. The benefit of hiring an experienced crime scene cleaner with a few years under their belt is that you can count on their reputation and expertise.
- Available To Help – crime and trauma scene cleaning is a round-the-clock job where professional cleaners’ skills and knowledge are needed at all hours of the day and night. A professional crime and trauma scene cleaner should be on call and available to assist whenever there is a need for their services.
Compassionate & Experienced Crime Scene Cleaners
National Trauma & Crime Scene Cleanning (NTCSC) are specialists in professional crime and trauma cleaning. Available 24/7, our compassionate and caring team are always ready to assist day or night, whenever you need us the most.
If you are looking for a specialist crime scene cleaner today, call us at 0488007675 and speak to our team about your current situation. We offer obligation-free quotes on our professional crime scene cleaning service.