Biohazard Cleanup Services in Syracuse NY & Onondaga County

What is a biohazard?

Biohazards are any biological contaminants that risk carrying diseases, such as those found in sewage, mold, or viral or bacterial contamination, such as MRSA. Biohazards also include toxins found in decaying organisms, as well as bodily fluids.

Will my insurance cover crime scene cleanup?

Many insurance policies cover biohazard and crime scene cleanup. Check with your insurance provider to confirm the details of your specific policy.

Biohazard Cleanup Process:

1. Our process begins with a plan. We thoroughly assess the contamination and create a safe and effective biohazard remediation plan.
2. All potentially infectious materials are carefully removed from the site. Hazardous medical waste is handled in compliance with OSHA regulations, appropriately processed, and sent to a licensed hazardous medical waste incinerator.
3. Porous materials such as carpet and bedding are removed per industry standards and government regulations. All other non-hazardous affected materials are either removed or professionally decontaminated and sanitized.
4. Remaining materials such as drywall and flooring may be sealed, usually for cosmetic reasons, to cover any incident stains.

Planning & Organization

To begin, we provide a full assessment of the incident and the area(s) affected. We will determine the level of containment needed and inform you of the plan of action.

Safety as a Priority

It is critical to perform biohazard cleanup with special attention to safety, industry, and OSHA standards. Our trained technicians wear specialized personal protective equipment to keep themselves safe. They also contain the area, taking the appropriate steps to keep you and your family or employees safe as well.

Medical Waste Removal

Hazardous medical waste, such as spinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, and other bodily fluids, is handled following OSHA regulations. It’s then sent to a licensed hazardous medical waste incinerator.

Thorough Cleanup & Decontamination

All affected porous material will be removed per industry standards and state regulations. All other infectious materials will be safely discarded as well.  For non-porous surfaces, we will dry the affected area before applying a disinfectant. After allowing this to soak, we scrub, repeating the process to disinfect the space.

Deodorization

Typically, once the biohazard is cleaned and the area sanitized, odors dissipate. However, our crew will determine whether further deodorization is necessary. If so, we use hydroxyls or ozone to ensure the odor is gone.

PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program

PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program is designed to clean up and protect after MRSA, Influenza, or Norovirus contamination.

PuroClean of Syracuse North serves the entire Central New York region including Syracuse, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Cicero, Clay, North Syracuse, Mattydale, East Syracuse, Camillus, Manlius, Fayetteville, and all of Onondaga County. Call (315) 314-9090 anytime for 24/7 emergency service.

Credentials and Certifications

Property damage restoration is regulated, technical work. When you hire PuroClean of Syracuse North, you’re hiring a fully credentialed team with the complete IICRC restoration certification stack:

• IICRC Certified Firm — Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. The industry gold standard for water, fire, and mold restoration.
• WRT — Water Damage Restoration Technician — Certified in Category 1, 2, and 3 water loss mitigation.
• ASD — Applied Structural Drying — Advanced certification in drying complex structural assemblies, hardwood floors, and wall cavities.
• AMRT — Applied Microbial Remediation Technician — Training in mold containment, removal and remediation procedures.
• FSRT — Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician — Certified in soot removal, deodorization, and structural fire cleanup.
• EPA Lead Safe Certified Firm — Environmental Protection Agency certification for safe handling of lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes common across older Syracuse neighborhoods.
• New York State Licensed Mold Remediation Contractor — Providing professional mold remediation for homes and businesses.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certified — Team trained in general industry and construction safety standards for job site protection.
• Biohazard Cleanup Certified — OSHA-compliant protocols for Category 3 water, sewage, trauma, crime scene, and biohazard remediation.
• Insurance Direct-Bill Ready — Working relationships with State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide, Liberty Mutual, USAA, Progressive, Erie, Farmers, and every major carrier serving Central New York.