Why Choose PuroClean of Oak Park for biohazard cleanup?

Are you in need of hoarding cleanup? Has a death or infectious illness, like Coronavirus, occurred in your home or business? Has your sewer backed up? PuroClean of Oak Park provides a full range of biohazard cleanup services, including using PuroClean RapidDefense™ for an Influenza or Norovirus outbreak. Biohazard removal requires special attention to the safety of everyone involved. The team at PuroClean of Oak Park will carefully contain the area, remove any materials that are not salvageable, and then sanitize those that remain. If there are any lingering odors, our trained technicians will deodorize the area and return your Oak Park, IL-area property to its pre-loss condition with empathy and respect.

PuroClean RapidDefense™

Our PuroClean RapidDefense Program™ is the best way to sanitize public spaces. Our system helps stop the spread of pathogen-based illnesses, such as Influenza and MRSA. The Environmental Protection Agency-registered, safe products provide up to three months of protection to prevent contamination and minimize the risk of pathogens spreading.

Safety as a Priority in Oak Park

It is critical to perform biohazard cleanup with special attention to safety and 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.

Thorough Cleanup & Decontamination

Depending on industry standards and state regulations, all affected material will either be removed and discarded or retained and disinfected.

Compassionate Service

PuroClean of Oak Park serves our neighbors as we would family and respect their property like our own.

PuroClean of Oak Park is your local, trusted provider of biohazard cleanup services. We know this may be a sensitive time for you. Let us clean your space so that you can breathe deeply and take care of yourself.

PuroClean of Oak Park Biohazard Removal Services Include:

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 in accordance with industry standards and government regulations. All other non-hazardous affected materials that 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 stains from the incident.

Planning & Organization

First, 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

Performing biohazard cleanup with particular attention to safety and industry and OSHA standards is critical. Our trained technicians wear special 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.

Oak Park, IL 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. We will safely discard all other infectious material 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, odors dissipate once the biohazard is cleaned and the area sanitized. However, our crew will determine whether further deodorization is necessary. We use hydroxyls or ozone to ensure the odor is gone.

PuroClean RapidDefense™

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

Biohazard Clean Up FAQs

Can I clean up the biohazard myself?

PuroClean of Oak Park has the training and special equipment necessary to clean up biohazards safely without further contamination. Professionally executed biohazard cleanup will reduce the likelihood of illness spreading to others at the home or office. Call PuroClean of Oak Park at (708) 665-6800 and rest assured that your property is in good hands.

What is a biohazard?

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

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They did great work. They were able to come out right away to address our mold issue. Professional crew and great prices. Definitely recommend.

JESSICA P.

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