Sometimes. Hard, non-porous items can usually be cleaned and disinfected. Porous items, such as fabric and upholstery, often cannot be made safe and have to be discarded. Each item is evaluated individually.
The difference comes down to absorption. A non-porous surface keeps contamination on top, where it can be removed. A porous material pulls fluids inside, where disinfectant cannot fully reach.
Usually can be cleaned
- Metal, glass, and hard plastic
- Sealed wood and laminate furniture
- Tile and sealed stone
- Appliances and fixtures
Sometimes can be cleaned
- Clothing, bedding, and other washable fabrics with light contamination
- Leather and vinyl, depending on seams and condition
Usually discarded
- Mattresses and pillows
- Upholstered furniture where fluids soaked into the padding
- Carpet and carpet pad
- Unsealed or raw wood
- Paper, books, and cardboard
Several things affect the decision:
- The type of contamination. Blood, sewage, and other bodily fluids are handled differently.
- How much soaked in. A light surface spot is different from a saturated cushion.
- How long it sat. Contamination that sits for days goes deeper.
- The value of the item. Sentimental items may be worth extra effort.
Some belongings matter for reasons that have nothing to do with cost. Tell our team which items are important to you. If something cannot be saved, we will explain why before it is removed.
Items that are discarded are documented, which helps if you file an insurance claim.
PuroClean of Waxahachie provides careful, discreet biohazard cleanup in Waxahachie, Midlothian, Red Oak, Mansfield, and nearby towns. Call (945) 259-7876.
