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Bio Hazard & Trauma Cleanup

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A Trusted & Thorough Partner in Cleaning Harmful Substances

When a crime occurs in your building, a loved one is experiencing a hoarding situation, or any biohazard is present in your property, it is crucial for experts to step in. Whether addressing blood-borne pathogens, medical waste, or other biohazardous materials requiring decontamination, professional biohazard cleaning protects the health of people and communities. Our Biohazard remediation services include the cleanup and disinfection of any biohazard situation, including hoarding, chemical spills, or any other contamination scenarios. Our cleaning treatments are customized to meet each situation’s unique needs while minimizing impact on occupants and complying with authorities at crime scenes. Our team specializes in both residential and commercial biohazard cleanup.

Using Safe Practices & Top-of-the-Line Equipment
Revive Construction + Restoration is armed with state-of-the-art equipment such as thermal imaging for potentially dangerous substances or moisture, vaporized hydrogen peroxide for cleaning, ultraviolet light for non-invasive disinfection, and highly effective Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfecting agents against multiple and aggressive hazardous materials. Our approach to biohazard decontamination fully complies with local, state, and national regulations.

A Trusted & Thorough Partner in Cleaning Harmful Substances
Many Years Of Experience
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What Is Soot and Why Is It Dangerous?

Soot is the black residue left behind when materials burn incompletely. Composed of tiny carbon particles and various toxic chemicals, soot is notorious for its insidious nature. After a fire, it can permeate every nook and cranny, making its presence felt even when it’s out of sight.As a leading soot and odor removal company, ATI Restoration is keenly aware of the dangers associated with soot exposure following a fire. We are committed to fully restoring properties to their original—or improved—condition.

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The Dangers of Soot Exposure

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Respiratory Distress

Inhaling soot particles can have immediate and long-term consequences for respiratory health. Soot can penetrate deep into the lungs, causing irritation, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Over time it may lead to more serious conditions, including bronchitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Cardiovascular Health Risks

Recent research has unveiled a link between soot exposure and cardiovascular issues. Fine particulate matter from soot can enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation and increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases.

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Toxic Chemical Exposure

Soot isn't just composed of carbon particles; it also contains a cocktail of toxic chemicals. These include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are known carcinogens. Long-term exposure to these chemicals may elevate the risk of cancer, especially lung cancer.

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Skin & Eye Irritation

Soot can also cause skin and eye irritation upon contact. This is particularly concerning for firefighters and first responders who often have prolonged exposure to soot during fire-fighting efforts.

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Neurological & Developmental Concerns

Emerging studies suggest that soot exposure may have adverse effects on the nervous system and cognitive development, particularly in children. This includes potential links to learning disabilities and behavioral issues.

Why choose Revive Construction + Restoration

Choosing Revive Construction + Restoration means choosing the tbe best experts in disaster recovery. With multiple years in the service, we have become known for our:

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Rapid Response
We provide 24-Hour Emergency Response services, ensuring our team arrives at your property with all necessary equipment in the shortest amount of time possible. We can have a team of property restoration professionals to most locations within hours of the first call.
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Certified Technicians
Our technicians are licensed, bonded, insured, and certified, both in their respective trades and through organizations including the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration. Our crews are composed of experienced professionals, ready to do everything possible to get you back into your home.
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Fast-Track Reconstruction
Our reconstruction specialists come from various fields, enabling us to handle complex tasks without subcontracting jobs. In addition, our handling of the permitting process and insurance paperwork allows us to streamline the reconstruction process and complete most jobs faster than other restoration companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What materials do biohazard cleanup teams use to clean and decontaminate?
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Our biohazard cleanup teams use CDC and EPA approved solutions that will thoroughly clean any medical waste, bodily fluids, animal waste, trauma scene, or in an otherwise biohazardous situation. Our trained technicians will also properly dispose of sharps, soiled garments, bed linens, bandages, or any other infectious material that has the potential to contaminate. Appropriate PPE will be utilized when tackling these projects.

If there is a chemical spill on the property, the team will wear PPE to protect themselves from harmful contaminants in the air and on surfaces as they work, which prevents cross-contamination. Chemical spills can require a variety of specialized cleaning materials and techniques geared toward the specific chemicals involved. Revive Construction + Restoration technicians strictly follow OSHA, CDC, and EPA guidelines to address chemical spills.

What constitutes a biohazard in a structure?
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A biohazard can include chemical spills, water damage, a violent crime, or an unattended death on your property. For multifamily units, addressing comments or complaints from tenants relating to odor or pest issues might help uncover a biohazard issue linked to a situation like hoarding. For public institutions, such as a school, hospital, or government building, a routine OSHA inspection can uncover biohazards in a structure that will need to be remediated immediately.

Does insurance cover a biohazard cleanup?
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Yes, most insurance will cover a biohazard cleanup. However, every insurance policy is different in what it will cover, so be sure to review your policy to ensure you have the coverage relating to biohazardous agents.

What is the definition of a biohazardous agent?
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A biological agent is any infectious organism that constitutes a potential hazard to humans or the environment.

Is crime scene clean up considered biohazardous?
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Yes, cleanup of blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) is a biohazard. These hazardous substances are removed, confined, stabilized, or in any other manner; with the vital goal of minimizing potential dangerous health effects

What is Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response?
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As outlined in NFPA 704: materials are identified hazards they pose by the severity of these three principal categories (health, flammability, and instability). Our team of highly trained Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) professionals carry out the act of handling, removing, packaging, and transportation of hazardous materials.

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