January 18, 2017
What do you disinfect following the flu? Where do you begin? When someone in your family is sick, do you scrub everything in sight and toss anything that can be washed straight into the washer? Experts say not so fast. It may be more beneficial to spend serious time cleaning those surfaces where germs and […]
July 6, 2016
When an accident or traumatic death occurs in a home, families look to their homeowner’s policy to help defray the expense of cleanup. If their coverage includes biohazard cleaning, it is likely that the insurance adjuster will require an assessment before reimbursement is offered. In these scenarios, it can be a challenge for even a […]
May 31, 2016
If you’ve located your dream home, you might not be bothered by the thought that someone might have died there. On the other hand, because of your culture or other beliefs, it may be a deal-breaker for you. Death presents a major issue for some buyers, and California, Alaska and South Dakota are among the […]
March 23, 2016
Biohazard incidents take on many forms. From an accident in a busy grocery store to an unattended death in a small suburban home, one question inevitably arises: exactly who is responsible for the cleanup? It’s a sensitive topic, but part of dealing with death involves addressing the issue of cleanup. After the body is removed […]
February 26, 2016
You may have noticed that emergency medical personnel, doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals wear special gloves, gowns, and other clothing. This is a simple precaution they take in order to prevent blood or potentially infectious body fluids from coming in contact with their skin. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE,” is […]
November 14, 2015
Note: In the coming weeks, Aftermath will feature a three part series examining the topic of death scene cleanup as it relates to home ownership, insurance, and remediation. This first part tackles the important question asked by many homeowners facing a biohazard cleanup: will my insurance cover this? Read on to learn more on this […]