Is your home or business dealing with a backed-up sewer or the spreading of an infectious illness? Are you in need of crime scene clean-up services? PuroClean of Van Nuys delivers a full range of biohazard clean-up services, including using the PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program for a bacterial or viral outbreak. Safety is critical to proper biohazard clean-up. The PuroClean of Van Nuys team will carefully contain the area, remove unsalvageable materials, and then sanitize those that remain. Our trained technicians deodorize the site if any odors remain, returning your property to pre-loss condition.
When tragedy strikes, PuroClean of Van Nuys is here to help families, businesses, and communities recover. Our IICRC-certified teams provide rapid, respectful cleanup services across Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Studio City, and neighboring areas. Whether you’re facing an unattended death or virus exposure, we respond 24/7 safely, discreetly, and with empathy.
Biohazard cleanup involves sanitizing, disinfecting, and deodorizing areas affected by trauma, death, or infection. These often include blood, human or animal remains, chemical spills, and biological fluids.
In Van Nuys and surrounding areas, the responsibility for cleanup falls on the property owner after law enforcement finishes their investigation. PuroClean steps in with experience, regulatory knowledge, and the discretion these events demand.
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BOPIM) Standard governs how biohazard technicians handle blood and other infectious materials. PuroClean of Van Nuys follows BOPIM protocols with rigorous attention to:
Our technicians are equipped not just with tools—but with compassion and OSHA certification that ensures your safety long after cleanup.
We tailor our services to address the unique property risks in this area—including multi-family residences, older homes, HOA-restricted condos, and busy commercial spaces.
Standard Services:
Environmental & Structural Triggers:
Typical Property Types We Serve:
While certification is not legally mandated in California, OSHA requires extensive safety training and PPE compliance. At PuroClean of Van Nuys, every technician is trained in:
We go beyond compliance to ensure every technician meets or exceeds industry standards.
We can provide documentation for insurance and HOA boards upon request.
PuroClean’s PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program disinfects commercial and public environments in minutes—ideal for:
We apply EPA-registered antimicrobials that protect surfaces, killing pathogens like Norovirus, Hepatitis, and MRSA.
Q: How fast can PuroClean of Van Nuys respond to a biohazard emergency?
A: We’re local, so we typically arrive within hours across Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, and the surrounding areas.
Q: What’s included in trauma or unattended death cleanup?
A: Our technicians are trained, and they are very empathetic and understand how sensitive these situations can be. A complete assessment is needed to properly answer this question, however, usually the proper procedure is to remove bodily fluids, sanitize affected materials, deodorize, and ensure safe waste disposal before the property can be returned to its pre-event condition.
Q: Is the odor from decomposition dangerous?
A: Yes. It can contain harmful VOCs and bacteria. We use advanced ozone/hydroxyl tech to eliminate it safely.
Q: Do you work with HOAs in Valley Glen or Tarzana?
A: Absolutely—we understand HOA rules and can provide reports for compliance.
Q: Is biohazard cleanup covered by insurance?
A: Often yes, and we can help you determine that with your insurance provider. We assist with claim filing, photos, and adjuster coordination.
Q: Can you handle crime scene cleaning in North Hollywood apartments?
A: Yes. We offer non-investigative crime scene cleanup with complete discretion.
Discretion. Compassion. Precision. These are the pillars of our biohazard cleanup services.
Whether you’re a landlord in Sherman Oaks, a business owner in Studio City, or a family facing loss in Van Nuys—PuroClean is here to restore your space and peace of mind.
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