April 9, 2015
Aftermath was founded on the premise that we care about the communities where we live and work, that we are concerned about the safety of the people in those communities, and that assisting them goes beyond providing a service, and should include sharing our knowledge with those we help. This year, Aftermath intends to support […]
April 7, 2015
Last week, Aftermath visited Anaheim, California to attend the annual Property and Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) Claims Conference. The four day event, which ran March 29th through April 1st, marked the first PLRB event Aftermath has attended in several years; the conference has grown even bigger and better since our last visit! The Aftermath-PLRB team […]
April 5, 2015
Over the past two weeks, we’ve examined some ways a homeowner can treat minor blood spills on a variety of surfaces (Part One and Part Two are located here). But with all the time and money required to perform proper cleanup and remediation, many homeowners and businesses find it easier to hire a certified and […]
March 31, 2015
Typically when a client calls Aftermath, the reason they require our services is less than pleasant. Occasionally, however, we get a request where the outcome of the situation is a positive one. Such was the case for one Massachusetts family. The customer’s pregnant wife gave birth in the family’s brand new car while on the […]
March 28, 2015
Last week, Aftermath discussed the difficult task of cleaning blood from carpet and other porous surfaces. This week we tackle the question of proper methods to remove blood or other bodily fluids from harder, more resistant surfaces. While these materials are designed to be easy to clean, disinfection requires some knowledge and planning. This article […]
March 24, 2015
Health and Safety Starts With You The basic science behind clean hands is partly what inspired the cleaning and sanitization process Aftermath uses to treat homes impacted by unattended death, hoarding, and other biohazard cleanup situations. Further, Aftermath follows stringent cross contamination prevention protocols. Strict procedures ensure that previously affected contaminants and materials do not […]
March 20, 2015
As anyone who has spilled a drink on carpeting can tell you, carpet is tough to clean. Most buildings contain at least some amount of carpeting, which is why it is important to understand how to deal with spills, especially those involving biohazards like blood or other bodily fluids. Many of the procedures for cleaning […]
March 17, 2015
At Aftermath, we are dedicated to providing active leadership and support to the families and communities we serve. Our commitment goes far beyond trauma cleaning; we believe in fostering the caring spirit while helping those in crisis. From charitable donations to local sponsorships, scholarships, and volunteering, Aftermath’s philosophy is centered on supporting three pillars: education, […]
March 13, 2015
From March 2nd through the 4th, New Orleans played host to one of the restoration industry’s largest conferences. Insights 2015 attracted over 1,000 remediation and restoration professionals, including sponsors like Restoration and Remediation Magazine and Claims Magazine, and representatives from companies like Aftermath. What is Insights? Insights began in 1996 as a small trade show […]
March 12, 2015
Convention season is upon us at last! And as the weather warms up so does the Aftermath Marketing team. Last week, Aftermath representatives Stephen Brown and Tony Cusinato attended the California Homicide Investigators Conference, hosted by the California Homicide Investigators Association (CHIA). This annual training conference brings together homicide detectives, coroners, crime scene technicians, investigators, […]