How to Clean Up a Self-Inflicted Gunshot

When you’ve lost a loved one to a self-inflicted gunshot, cleaning up is one of the last things you may want to deal with. Between emotional grief, talking to police and discussing insurance, you may feel at a loss for what your next steps should be. Aftermath skilled professionals can take care of the cleanup and remove that burden from your shoulders.

How Self-Inflicted Gunshots Get Cleaned Up

You are highly advised to call in a trauma cleaning specialist, like Aftermath to cleanup after a self-inflicted gunshot or any type of trauma or unattended death. This is because not only is it an emotionally taxing time on the family or property owner, but there can be potential diseases and bloodborne pathogens existing within the blood and body remains.

To help prevent potential infection, it is important to consider all body fluids to be a potential health hazard. Blood is capable of carrying diseases and bloodborne pathogens, including HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, among others. Some diseases that may exist on-site are passed through direct contact or through accidental ingestion (e.g. breathing, consuming). Additionally, body fluids can soak into any porous material, making it difficult for a non-professional to determine if a space has been thoroughly disinfected.

The specialists at Aftermath have special knowledge and training in handling biohazardous material safely. We deeply clean, sanitize and disinfect the affected areas, in addition to any areas that may have come in contact with potentially hazardous fluids. And we have all the necessary permits, training, and experience to handle dangerous material.

If you’re dealing with the cleanup of a self-inflicted gunshot, let us help you. Our specialists are ready day and night, 365 days a year, to help you move forward. Contact Aftermath today.

Testimonials

"Exemplary Communication, Care, Attention to detail. This team deployed quickly to a biohazard situation, provided excellent advice and counsel, performed their work with integrity, and were instrumental when helping us with the insurance claim. A+++"

Randy N. - October 11, 2022

"From my initial contact with Jeanine to the final walk through with Jason, Tristan, Marquel and Fritz Aftermath services has been tremendously upfront, kind and compassionate after the death of my sister. During such a difficult time I never would have thought that I would walk away with five new friends. I am forever grateful."

Megan M. - October 10, 2022

"Aftermath Services Manager Christopher and his Assistant Manager Trainee Gabriel took care of my tenants (who was family) apartment swiftly. It was disgusting in there. Will be going back to this company if a situation arises like this in the future. Drive home safe guys and thank you for your hard work."

John I. - October 12, 2022

"I can not thank Cecily and Fernando enough for all the hard work and dedication they exerted to resolve our family crisis. Thank you both very much. You truly care about the families that you serve and it shows. "

Joseph T. - September 19, 2022

"Lacey and her team are amazing. We never experienced anything like this they walked us through process explained everything upfront even cost and went above and beyond. They were professional, compassionate and informative from minute they showed up even on a holiday. Sorry to say this hope I never need their services again but if we did Aftermath will be our 1st call. Thank you so much."

Patti B. - September 12, 2022

"The Pasadena Aftermath team did an outstanding job. Not only are they a remarkable team, they are also exceptional individuals. Over the course of the week that they were here, we got to know and trust them. They handled this unthinkable situation with grace, compassion, and the utmost respect for the victims. Words will never be able to truly capture the appreciation we have for them. When our world felt like it was hit with a tsunami, your team threw us a life preserver and told us that we will be okay again.The world needs more “Kevins”, “Jamies”, and “Hassens”, who will help lift the burden off of strangers who are facing their darkest days."

Ashlyn B. - September 5, 2022

"Sterling and Aurelia did much more than clean the scene. They were patient, kind, and very compassionate. They took good care of the property as if it was there own. Sterling and Aurelia communicated with us every step of the way. Their presence alone did much to contribute to the healing process. On top of all that, they did a fantastic job cleaning the house. To be honest, we hated to see them leave. Our family thank them both to the highest degree!!"

Tim F. - August 22, 2022