Why Choose PuroClean Emergency Property Restoration

PuroClean restoration professionals are licensed, insured, and certified to remediate biohazard environments safely and in accordance with all applicable laws and standards. We understand that some events may be sensitive and must be handled with compassion and discretion. We bring a sense of calm back to those impacted, whether the loss is in a home, commercial property or business office.

Respectful

We treat biohazard-damaged property as if it were our own. Our technicians clean every affected item respectfully and professionally, from your floors to your walls.

High Standards

PuroClean uses Environmental Protection Agency-registered, safe products to provide protection that prevents contamination and minimize the risk of spreading pathogens.

Compassionate

We understand the trauma you and your loved ones are facing. PuroClean rescues properties with compassion and care.

Innovative

PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program is the best way to sanitize public areas. Our system helps stop the spread of pathogen-based illnesses, such as Influenza and Norovirus.

In most cases, working with biohazards means handling dangerous materials such as chemical spills, blood, or human and animal remains. Traumatic accidents that involve serious injury or death are situations that call for professional biohazard restoration.

The cleanup process typically includes removing contaminants, applying EPA-approved hospital-grade disinfectants, and deodorizing the affected areas. These steps ensure the location is made safe for future use.

Our Biohazard Cleaning Services

It’s important to remember that state investigators are not responsible for sanitizing a crime scene. Once law enforcement has finished gathering evidence and released the site, the property owner must arrange for cleanup. Only then can biohazard technicians begin their work.

The BOPIM Standard

In 1991, OSHA introduced the Bloodborne Pathogens (BOPIM) Standard to protect workers exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. This standard covers pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and COVID-19.

More than 5.6 million workers in healthcare and related industries benefit from this standard, and the biohazard remediation field is included.

The BOPIM standard requires:

  • Health and safety assessments
  • Proper work practice controls
  • Use of appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment)
  • Correct handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous medical waste
  • Vaccinations when required
  • Ongoing training and record keeping

Common Biohazard Scenarios

  • Crime or homicide scenes
  • Suicides or unattended deaths
  • Blood and bodily fluid cleanup
  • Hoarding or unsanitary conditions
  • Animal waste or remains
  • Chemical exposure
  • Virus or coronavirus contamination

PuroClean technicians face significant dangers each and every time they handle materials that are potentially hazardous. For this reason, the practice of proper training and safety precautions are critically important. The training and safety methods are important for both the technicians working on the project as well as the tenants who will be occupying the premises once the biohazard restoration is complete.

Bio-Forensic Restoration

Forensic restoration, sometimes called “crime and trauma scene cleaning”, is the thorough remediation of properties contaminated or suspected to be contaminated by biological materials.

The process begins with a site and risk assessment. Technicians gather incident details, who, what, when, where, and how, to form a complete picture of the situation. This preparation ensures the team is physically and mentally ready to handle high-risk projects.

PuroClean of Linwood is certified as a Bio-Forensic Restoration Specialist®, with training in:

  • Pandemic and infectious disease response
  • Biorisk management and biosafety
  • Crime and trauma cleanup
  • Hoarding and unsanitary dwellings
  • Unattended deaths
  • Bioterrorism response
  • Mass casualty incidents, including natural disasters and accidents
Professional with a Forensic Tool

Certification and PPE

Biohazard technicians are not always required to hold formal certification, but OSHA mandates the use of proper PPE when handling bloodborne pathogens.

Local and state regulations may also require licenses, background checks, or other clearances. For example, Georgia has laws specifically governing trauma and crime scene cleanup.

PPE is the last line of defense, protecting the skin, eyes, mouth, and respiratory system. Equipment typically includes full-face shields, cut-resistant and nitrile gloves, waterproof coveralls, and respirators.


PuroClean’s Biohazard Cleanup Process

  1. We identify contaminated areas and perform a health and safety assessment.
  2. Establish a remediation plan and begin work promptly.
  3. Remove all infectious or hazardous materials and dispose of them properly.
  4. Handle medical waste in compliance with OSHA regulations and transport it to licensed incineration facilities.
  5. Remove porous items like carpeting if they cannot be safely cleaned.
  6. Wash salvageable non-porous materials with hospital-grade disinfectants.
  7. Deodorize affected spaces to restore safe and comfortable living conditions.
  8. Perform clearance testing with a licensed Industrial Hygienist when necessary.

In most cases, cleaning and disinfecting are enough to remove odors, but additional deodorization methods can be used for stubborn contamination.

Compassion in Every Service

At PuroClean, we understand that biohazard cleanup often happens after traumatic events. Our technicians approach every job with empathy, care, and respect, as to not add to an already stressful situation. With any sort of property damage, the sense of loss felt by the property owners is already quite high, and we never want to compound stress. Owners and technicians from PuroClean are always extra sensitive, with full understanding of the extreme emotions and traumatic situations present. PuroClean will constantly show empathy, extra care and compassion.

The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program

Our RapidDefense™ Program uses EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectants to help stop the spread of viruses such as influenza, norovirus, and COVID-19. This system provides up to 90 days of protection on treated surfaces, making it one of the most effective methods available for public spaces. Contact PuroClean before an outbreak can occur, and to help you provide the cleanest conditions possible.

For Biohazard Cleaning Services, Call PuroClean!

If your home or business is in need of biohazard cleanup and remediation, contact PuroClean at 336-776-3630, and our team of technicians to thoroughly cleanse and restore your contaminated areas. Our technicians will sufficiently restore your contamination and damage using state-of-the-art methods and equipment.

The high standard of PuroClean’s remediation services, the timeliness in which we can deliver a finished project, and our authentic compassion all exhibit why we are the right choice for your biohazard remediation cleanup needs. PuroClean promises to rescue and restore all properties within our service zones.

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A prompt response using the

PuroClean QuickDry System™ can save

15-40%
on water damage claim costs.

Expert Restoration Service

PuroClean technicians are highly trained and certified, and use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to effectively remediate property damage.

Chris and his crew arrived in a timely manner. They all were very professional and a pleasure to work with. They got the damaged drywall removed and set up fans and dehumidifers to remove all dampness from the attic are over the kitchen. I would highly recommend them for any of your needs
Stephen Schumer
February 13, 2026
These guys were great to work with across the board. They responded quickly to kitchen flooding while we were on vacation, and got started same day for water removal and drying of crawl space, subflooring, and cabinets. Stayed at it with equipment for two weeks with daily checks on progress, communicating with us every step of the way. The work was filed to our homeowners insurance directly, so we did not have to deal with that. While having no experience regarding competitive pricing, our insurance company has not voiced any concerns in that regard. We recommend them highly and without reservation!
John Swartzbaugh
December 10, 2025
Chris and his crew arrived in a timely manner. They all were very professional and a pleasure to work with. They got the damaged drywall removed and set up fans and dehumidifers to remove all dampness from the attic are over the kitchen. I would highly recommend them for any of your needs
Stephen Schumer
February 13, 2026

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