You never dreamed that your property would be the site of a violent crime. Once the police are finished and it’s time to do something about the space, it makes sense to call one of the crime scene cleaning services and restore the property to its former state. How do those services get rid of whatever is still left at the site? While the process will vary based on the nature of the event and what sort of damage was done, here are some of the primary strategies the professional team will use.
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An Initial Assessment Begins the Process
The first step is to examine the space and get a good idea of what individual tasks must be done. During the assessment, the technician makes note of things like blood on surfaces, signs of smoke damage, the various scents present in the space, and even stains that appear on the walls, floors, and other areas. All if this is essential to making proper preparations prior to the actual cleaning.
Deciding What Equipment and Staff Are Needed for the Job
Armed with information about the extent of the damage, the technician begins to allocated resources to the cleanup project. That begins by identifying the type of cleaning equipment necessary for the job. There’s also the need to determine how many cleaning personnel are needed to manage different tasks. The goal is to complete the project in a timely manner. If that means having some team members to coordinate removing items that cannot be salvaged, they’re included in the number of people assigned to clean your space.
Coordinating the Start Date With the Client
In most cases, crime scene cleaning services seek to offer clients the first available start date. They understand that you want to get the entire incident behind you as quickly as possible. Doing so is difficult when you have space that’s a reminder of what took place.
With that in mind, the technician will offer to begin the cleaning at the earliest possible date. Assuming that date works well for you, then all is well. If for some reason you prefer to wait until another date, most services are happy to accommodate your request.
Keep in mind that you don’t have to be present for the cleaning. In fact, it’s better if you are somewhere else during that time. If never hurts if the lead technician can contact you via phone if there is a question.
Walking the Client Through Once the Job is Complete
The task is not considered complete until you have the opportunity to walk through the space and examine the cleaning effort. In most cases, a technician will be with you and ready to answer any questions that occur to you during the walk-through. Once you are satisfied with the job, the task is considered complete.
Never attempt to clean spaces after a violent crime. In many instances, your household cleaning products would not be strong enough. As soon as the police provide permission, call a crime scene cleanup professional. You’ll be glad that you did.