“Do not cross” crime scene sign

Hopefully you will never have to encounter a trauma or crime scene in which a violent death, accident, or crime has occurred but if you do, it is important to call the right professionals to clean up, decontaminate, and restore the scene.  However, many people may not fully understand what crime and trauma scene cleaning entails because, fortunately, it is not a service that people call for often.  As a result, many people may have misconceptions regarding crime scene cleaning services and it helps to know the truth about crime scene cleaners and the services they offer in case you are ever in need of these services.  The following are some of the most commonly held myths about crime scene clean up explained to give you a more accurate picture of what these services entail.

Myth: Law Enforcement and CSI Officials Do Crime Scene Cleanup

Many people may assume that law enforcement officials and crime scene investigators clean up the scene because they are the ones who investigate but the cleaning and restoration of the scene is actually done by certified crime scene cleaners.  Law enforcement and crime scene investigators are only concerned with gathering clues and information for their investigation and sometimes they even use chemicals that contaminate the scene even further.  Once the crime scene investigation is complete, a biohazard cleaning company comes in to clean and restore the scene.  The job of investigating the crime scene and the job of cleaning and restoring the crime scene are completely separate tasks.

Myth: Crime Scene Cleanup is paid for by Taxpayers

USA agent crime scene investigation

Because many people assume that law enforcement handles the crime scene cleaning, this leads many to conclude that the cost of the cleanup must be covered by taxpayer money.  However, because crime scene cleaning is a service offered by a certified private company, the costs must be covered by the property owner.  Most insurance policies can cover the cost of biohazard cleaning services and companies that provide these services often work with insurance providers and property owners to work out payment plans.  Some areas may also have charitable organizations that raise funds to help victims of a serious trauma or crime pay for these services.

Myth: Crime Scene Cleaning is Impersonal

Experiencing a violent crime or trauma situation on your property is overwhelming enough, but the thought of an impersonal company working on your property in the aftermath can add to the trauma.  What some people may not realize, however, is that crime scene cleanup professionals are trained to approach each situation with a sense of compassion and respect for the family and friends of the victim.  Some companies also help grieving families find professional counselors that can give them support through such a difficult time.

Myth: Biohazard Cleaning is only for Crime and Death Scenes

While most people associate biohazard cleaning services with the removal of blood and other bodily fluids and tissues, these services can also cover biohazard materials from sewage backups, mold and mildew, bacteria growth, and hoarding cleanup.

Crime scene cleanup is one of those services we hope we never need, but in case you do find yourself such a situation, it helps to know who to call for the cleanup and understand what these services entail.  Certified crime and trauma scene cleaning professionals completely clean and decontaminate the scene of a crime or serious accident after the crime scene investigation is complete and they treat the victim’s friends and family with a sense of compassion and respect as they work.  You can trust these professionals to help ease your stress by quickly and efficiently cleaning and restoring the scene.

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Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.