September 15, 2020
Community organizations do crucial, on-the-ground work to help neighborhoods by providing various types of assistance and resources. They bridge the gap between local government, health officials and the population by figuring out what their community needs and advocating for it at a higher level. The work these organizations do — social services, nonprofit work, education, […]
September 10, 2020
Workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at risk to contract serious and even life-threatening illnesses. Even if you don’t think your situation requires a blood waste cleanup company – in cases where the spillage is smaller than a plate – harmful pathogens may still be present, posing health risks and liabilities. That’s why you should […]
August 19, 2020
According to Chain Store Age (CSA), janitorial services are on the rise, especially among big-box retailers, grocery stores and office buildings. But have you considered what qualifications are necessary when you need a ‘deep clean’—especially for something as serious as COVID-19? You might be surprised to learn that most janitorial companies aren’t experienced in infectious […]
August 13, 2020
What Can I Use to Cleanup Blood? Accidents involving blood pose serious health risks. Improper blood cleanup can result in serious consequences to you and those around you. Whether you work for a daycare facility and are asked to clean up after a bloody nose or if you are an EMT volunteer who is faced […]
August 6, 2020
AURORA, IL – August 6, 2020 — Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 13 products on their ‘List N‘, a list of disinfectants that kill coronavirus, officially completed laboratory testing for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Included in this list are Aftermath Services’ proprietary chemicals, making them one of […]
August 5, 2020
Your child’s safety is always your number one priority, and that certainly is the case during the coronavirus pandemic. As the 2020 school year begins, it’s important to know that your child’s school is taking the proper safety precautions if they are holding classes in-person. Here we’ve compiled a checklist of proper COVID-19 procedures to […]
July 31, 2020
Aftermath Services offers the industry’s only coronavirus (COVID-19) disinfection program with verifiable surface testing. Added surface testing provides a new level of measurability and is critical to both proactive controls and the efficacy of containment measures. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) on Environmental Surfaces Aftermath Services’ verifiable surface testing utilizes RT-PCR technology to determine the presence […]
July 30, 2020
Pandemics are reminders of how suddenly we can be affected by something out of our control. But understanding how common infectious disease outbreaks actually are and how they work can help you minimize your own risk of infection. Here are some of the most notorious worldwide disease outbreaks of the last century. 1918 Influenza Outbreak […]
July 29, 2020
The death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event that causes a myriad of emotions to surface. Once the immediate shock fades and the police leave, you may be confused about what to do next. We consider ourselves to be 2nd responders — once the dust settles and you don’t know where to turn, […]
July 23, 2020
The death of a loved one is difficult and often evokes a complex set of emotions. At first, you may feel upset, unprepared, and overwhelmed. You may also feel compelled to take care of everything, but don’t know where to start. Below we’ve compiled an after death checklist outlining what to do from the first […]