After someone was sick
Disinfection after an infectious illness
When someone in the home or the workplace was seriously ill, you may want more than ordinary cleaning before others use the space again.
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Cleaning and disinfecting are different
Cleaning removes dirt and most germs with soap, water and scrubbing. Disinfecting uses a stronger product to kill most of the germs that remain. The CDC advises cleaning first, then disinfecting, and disinfecting when someone in the home is sick or has a weakened immune system (CDC).
A disinfectant only works if it stays wet on the surface for the time on its label. That is one of the things a company does more carefully than a quick wipe.
When a company makes sense
- Body fluids were involved, such as blood, vomit or diarrhea, on soft surfaces or across a large area.
- The person who was ill died at home.
- The space is a business, a rental unit or a shared building, and other people will use it soon.
- Someone vulnerable lives there, such as a newborn or a person in cancer treatment.
Ask the company which disinfectant it uses, what the label says it kills and how long it stays on the surface.
When you are ready, one call is enough
Tell the company what happened, which room or vehicle it is in, and whether the police and coroner have finished. They will explain the work, when they can come and how they arrive at a price.
Talk to a cleanup company
The call puts you in touch with an independent biohazard cleanup company that works in the Columbia area. Say what happened and ask what you need to know. Whether you hire them is up to you.
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