Compassionate & Discreet Biohazard Cleanup After Death in Ohio & West PA

Americon provides thorough, compassionate, and discreet biohazard cleanup services, making tough times easier. Some of our emergency response services include:

Crime Scene Cleanup (Homicide)

Adhering to the EPA guidelines, our OSHA-compliant trauma scene cleanup professionals remediate blood, bodily fluids, and tissues from crime scenes. We use specialized equipment to eliminate any pathogen threats, such as Hepatitis B/C, HIV, etc., while ensuring compliance, sanitization, and site safety. We also offer the removal of contaminated flooring and the disposal of hazardous waste.

Suicide Cleanup

Our professionals handle biohazard cleanup from self-inflicted deaths with utmost care and sensitivity. We follow contaminated material removal with structural repair and sanitization, where we use EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants to sanitize and eliminate pathogens. Some jobs involve Ozone treatment, to eliminate any lingering odors, ensuring the scene is physically and emotionally safe.

Unattended Death/Decomposition Cleanup

Bodies unattended for days or weeks decompose, releasing fluids and gases that contaminate the air, water, and soil. Our experts make sure to remove all the biohazardous materials and neutralize odors to make the site a safe place for future residents. Our experts in PPE use industrial chemicals and hydroxyl generators to neutralize odors and filter the air through air scrubbers.

Blood and Bodily Fluids Remediation

We clean blood spills, organic waste, and bodily fluids using ATP testing and EPA-registered disinfectants, reviewed and confirmed by the EPA to kill blood-borne pathogens, such as HBV/HBC, or HIV. We make sure to perform multi-stage cleaning for porous and non-porous surfaces. And also follow hazmat regulations to dispose of any kind of waste left behind.

Trauma Scene Cleanup

Our trauma scene cleanup services cover accidents or shootings. We restore safety and normalcy with exhaustive cleaning and chemical neutralization for bodily fluids. Our cleaning professionals use a HEPA vacuum to capture even the microscopic residue left behind. Plus, we help with documentation for insurance claims, ensuring that the proper standards were followed while cleaning.

Biohazardous Waste Disposal

We sort biohazardous waste (sharps, blood-soaked items) into DOT-compliant containers and send it to the licensed facilities for incineration, while providing certificates to prove everything was disposed of legally and safely.

Odor Removal and Decontamination

We use advanced machinery like hydroxyl machines to break down any kind of smells and harmful gases in the air. Also, with processes like thermal fogging, we deep clean the HVAC systems and hidden areas to ensure the space is ready to move in post-decontamination.

Infectious Disease Decontamination

Deaths involving viruses like COVID-19 or MRSA require a special type of cleaning. We use electrostatic sprayers to evenly cover surfaces with antimicrobial solutions and set up negative air chambers before using HEPA filters to trap harmful germs from the air. Post cleaning, we perform swab tests to make sure no viruses or bacteria are left behind on affected surfaces.

Hoarding Cleanup with Biohazards

In hoarding cleanups, our professionals not only clean the house, but we also practice compassion and judgment-free cleanup. We safely remove any decay-related hazards (feces, mold) while salvaging important items, and performing cleaning and restoration work on any items important to you. We deep clean homes to the air ducts, improving the air quality of the house as well.

Areas Americon Restoration Serves in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania

We serve multiple areas in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, specializing in trauma scene cleanup, unattended deaths, and hoarding cleanup services.

Ohio

• Ashtabula County: Serving Ashtabula County with compassionate and expert biohazard cleanup services, offering comprehensive cleaning and sanitization solutions during challenging times.
• Columbiana County: From trauma scenes to pathogen removal, we serve across Columbiana County, offering professional services when it matters the most.
• Cuyahoga County: Our Cuyahoga team handles cleaning unattended death scenes. We have hazmat-certified professionals who ensure the removal of any and all biohazard material and any odors left behind, all legally and securely.
• Geauga County: We’re serving Geauga families with thorough cleaning solutions in difficult situations, while addressing both rural and suburban communities. Count on us during the challenging times for thorough services handled with care and sensitivity.
• Mahoning County: We’re offering 24/7 emergency response for trauma scene management in Mahoning County, including specialized postmortem cleanup and odor removal services with empathy and professionalism.
• Portage County: Our Portage team responds to the diverse needs of communities from Kent to Ravenna. Count on us for complete decontamination, sanitization, and remediation services to make sure the property is safe for reoccupancy.
• Stark County: Our professionals deliver thorough sanitization and remediation services throughout Stark County. We have a dependable presence here for expertise in handling complex cleaning challenges with discretion and compassion.
• Summit County: Our Summit team provides professional assistance for hazardous situations requiring specialized equipment. Count on us if you need rapid response decontamination services, or us for restoring your home and peace of mind with expert biohazard management capabilities.
• Trumbull County: Serving Trumbull County with comprehensive deep cleaning and remediation services. Our specialists offer Trumbull residents trauma cleanup services with utmost care and sensitivity. We lend a helping hand when you need it the most.
• Cleveland: In Cleveland, we offer our full range of specialized sanitization services, where we not only clean and sanitize but also safely discard the biohazardous materials as well. We serve Cleveland residents with quick and professional decontamination services, helping families recover from the trauma swiftly.
• Lakewood: We offer expert cleaning services in commercial, industrial, and residential public areas in the Lakewood region. Our cleanup professionals provide rapid assistance in challenging situations that require care, decontamination, and sanitization.
• Cleveland Heights: Serving Cleveland Heights families with sensitive clean-up handled the right way. Reach out to our team in Cleveland Heights when you need quick responses and decontamination services with attention to detail and thorough cleaning.
• Kirtland: We understand the unique needs of our Kirtland community and offer professional remediation services for Kirtland homes and businesses. Rely on our local experts for advanced trauma scene cleanup services handled with care and compassion.
• Mentor: We’re serving the Mentor residents 24/7 and respond as quickly as possible when the unexpected happens. You can rely on us for comprehensive decontamination services and emergencies that require professional handling of hazardous materials.
• Mentor-on-the-Lake: We’re offering specialized cleaning services and remediation techniques in Mentor-on-the-Lake. Our cleaning professionals are ready to offer a quick assessment for sensitive clean-up scenarios with help on all grounds, from containment to clearance and follow-up support.
• Painesville: We offer after-trauma cleanup support in the Painesville region for residential and commercial properties. Our cleaning team handles complex cleaning challenges with respect for your privacy and no unwanted attention. We’re here to help restore homes and lives with extensive support.
• Warren: Our Warren specialists handle every cleanup with professionalism and heart. We offer help with comprehensive decontamination and restoration of the site after life’s most traumatic events.
• Willoughby: We serve Willoughby with specialized decontamination solutions, while offering a dignified service with respect for your space and privacy. Our certified cleaners can handle the most challenging sanitization scenarios expertly.

West Pennsylvania

• Beaver County: In Beaver County, we’re serving with fast, expert, hazardous material cleanup. Our thorough sanitization solutions ensure to leave no contaminants or bad odor are left behind. And we’ll follow this with a thorough inspection as well.
• Butler County: We offer specialized cleaning and remediation services for Butler County homes and businesses. Our Butler County team makes sure to restore the crime scene site to safe and habitable conditions while you focus on moving on and healing.
• Crawford County: We’re a trusted name in Crawford County for detailed decontamination and cleanup services in emergency response situations that require thorough pathogen removal and sensitive handling.
• Lawrence County: We help Lawrence County residents with thorough cleaning services and respond quickly to situations that require professional care, while delivering you the most reliable, detailed, and certified cleanup services.
• Mercer County: We serve Mercer County residents with thoughtful, comprehensive cleanup services, blended with both compassion and professionalism. Whether it’s a trauma scene cleanup or a hoarding situation, we ensure thorough decontamination and sanitization for both safety and peace of mind.

Cost of Unattended Death Cleanup & Odor Removal in Ohio & West PA

The cost of unattended death cleanup and odor removal in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania depends on factors such as time since discovery, extent of decomposition, size of the affected area, and level of structural damage. Technicians assess these elements before estimating service costs.

Many homeowners’ policies cover biohazard cleaning services if the death was accidental or sudden. Our trauma scene cleanup professionals often work directly with insurers to streamline claims.

For immediate assistance, contact certified remediation experts in Ohio or Western Pennsylvania to assess the scene and provide a detailed quote.

Americon Has Detailed Protocols For Biohazard Cleanup After Death:

Safely containing a contaminated space and handling biohazard waste, including blood, body fluids, mold, and other organic waste, requires a super specific set of skills, the ability to stick to OSHA and EPA protocols, and great attention to detail. Our crew has this trifecta for a perfectly safe cleaning. Here’s how we do things:

1. Comprehensive Hazard Assessment & Containment

Americon’s team conducts an immediate evaluation of the biohazard-affected area, focusing on safety risks, biological contaminants, and regulatory compliance. Containment barriers and advanced air filtration systems are deployed to isolate the site, preventing cross-contamination.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) and specialized cleaning agents are utilized to ensure technician and occupant safety.

2. Specialized Decontamination & Sanitization

All biohazardous materials, including bodily fluids and tissues, are meticulously removed using OSHA-approved protocols. Antimicrobial treatments and hospital-grade disinfectants are applied to eradicate pathogens and neutralize odors.

Surfaces undergo rigorous decontamination, with waste disposed of according to federal and state biohazard disposal regulations.

3. Documentation & Insurance Coordination

Detailed records, including photographs, disposal manifests, and sanitization reports, are compiled for insurance claims. Americon directly liaises with adjusters to validate coverage and streamline reimbursement for biohazard-related mitigation.

Post-cleanup verification ensures the site meets health standards, with final documentation provided to the client and insurer for closure.

Residential or Commercial, Our Decontamination Specialists Clean Every Scene

Commercial Property Types

• Office buildings requiring biohazard remediation after workplace incidents.
• Hotels needing odor removal and decontamination following unattended deaths.
• Retail stores contaminated by biohazards from accidents or crimes.
• Warehouses exposed to hazardous materials or decomposition.
• Rental apartments requiring trauma scene cleanup between tenants.
• Healthcare facilities managing infectious disease outbreaks.
• Industrial sites with biohazardous spills or fatalities.
• Company vehicles (e.g., taxis, delivery vans) needing blood decontamination.
• Storage units contaminated by decomposing organic matter.
• Restaurants requiring sanitization after sewage backups or blood spills.
• Vacant commercial buildings with undiscovered death scenes.

Residential Property Types

• Single-family homes impacted by unattended deaths or suicides.
• Apartments needing biohazard cleanup after violent incidents.
• Condominiums contaminated by bodily fluids or decomposition.
• Townhouses requiring odor removal from prolonged decomposition.
• Mobile homes with biohazardous spills or trauma scenes.
• Vacation properties exposed to mold, sewage, or death-related hazards.
• Duplexes needing decontamination after accidents or crimes.
• Senior living residences managing infectious disease outbreaks.
• Rental homes requiring trauma scene cleanup between occupants.
• Garages contaminated by hazardous materials or blood spills.
• Basements exposed to sewage backups or decomposition odors.

Avoid Hazardous Pathogen Exposure – We Offer Professional Sanitation:

Professional biohazard cleanup is essential as 1 in 24 people carry bloodborne pathogens like HIV, HBV, or HCV.

Morover, common pathogents like HBV survives ≥1 week in dried blood, while bacteria like MRSA and E. coli persist for hours to days.

OSHA and CDC guidelines require full PPE, EPA-approved disinfectants (99.99% efficacy), and sealed waste disposal. DIY cleaning risks missing hidden contaminants in fabrics or flooring, especially since bacterial spores (e.g., Bacillus anthracis) survive 56+ days on concrete.

Professionals follow strict protocols to eliminate pathogens, prevent cross-contamination, and comply with regulations—critical steps untrained individuals often overlook, leading to prolonged health risks or legal issues.

What NOT To Do After Discovering a Death Scene:

If you witness a scene with a dead body, it is strongly advised to first ensure your own safety. Here’s what to do in this case:

1. Do NOT Disturb the Scene: Do not touch anything or move any items from their place. This is because touching nearby items, the body itself, or the surfaces around can transfer potentially harmful pathogens to you. Secondly, disturbing the area can destroy evidence in case a crime was committed. Back up the way you came, and call the authorities.
2. Do NOT Use Household Cleaners: Using household cleaners will not perform a deep clean that’s enough to eliminate biohazards such as decomposition fluids, bloodborne biohazards, odors from gases, especially if they went into porous surfaces like carpets. Leave sanitization to certified biohazard cleanup professionals.
3. Do NOT Delay Professional Help: Biohazards such as blood and bodily fluids can seep into the carpets, upholstery, and floors, causing permanent damage or even mold growth. Furthermore, VOCs from decomposing bodies lingering in the area can contaminate other parts of the property. The longer you delay calling the professionals, the wider the damage and decontamination radius will be, resulting in higher restoration and remediation costs.
4. Do NOT Dispose of Materials on Your Own: If you see any blood-soaked items, syringes, tissues, clothes, or even nearby contents, do not clean or dispose of them on your own. There’s always the risk of cross-contamination. Professional biohazard removal service providers like Americon responsibly handle and dispose of the waste.

Always prioritize safety and legal compliance by relying on trained experts for biohazard cleaning postmortem.

Why Hire Americon For Biohazard Cleanup After Death in Ohio & West PA?

• Fully Trusted & Licensed — You can trust Americon Restoration like many other families and businesses in the Ohio and West PA area! Our crew follows safety standards and protocols by OSHA and EPA when doing biohazard cleanup for everyone’s safety.
• Award-Winning Service: Right now, we are in the top 5 for Tribune Chronicle’s “Readers Choice Award” in the category Best Disaster Restoration Services.
• Reliable Crew — We do get background checks on our employees before bringing them on board. We do a 90-day work trial with them.  We also do a criminal background check and an MVR report to ensure we are letting only the most responsible and capable individuals handle our clients’ properties.
• 24/7 Available — Got an emergency at an odd time? Just call us. You can reach us anytime, we’re ready to help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
• Compassionate Service — Your privacy will be respected, and your situation will be treated with utmost empathy and sensitivity.

Call Americon Restoration For Safe Remediation & Decontamination After Death

Dealing with the aftermath of death is never easy, especially if it involves cleaning up after the deceased. Whether from suicide, natural causes, trauma, crime, or a prolonged illness. Depending on how long the body stayed in the place and whether or not blood and other organic matter spread across the scene, you’ll need emergency biohazard cleanup and sanitization of the area postmortem.

Americon Restoration can help you with a deep clean of every part of the affected space, remove odor, eliminate pathogens, and perform thorough sanitation to ensure a safe and fully restored space. So call Americon Restoration today at 1-833-437-3487 for immediate assistance.