Some phone calls that stop your world. It was a Tuesday morning when the Perth family called Unit444: Their old dad had died alone in his home. The property was so severely contaminated that it was unsafe to enter when the family called Unit444 for a crime scene clean up Australia.

Crime Scene Cleaning

This is the before-and-after story of the restoration of this scene to show you that professional crime scene cleaning Perth WA is a necessity.

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The Situation: What the Family Was Facing

The team at Unit444 discovered a horrible scene at the Perth property. A dangerous biohazard situation had arisen in two rooms of the home due to decomposition by biological organisms over weeks. The environment posed serious risks to biological health. The floor, carpet, furniture, and one wall were visibly contaminated. The room was full of flies, which were spreading the contamination. The house was completely unfit for human habitation.

Before: Condition on Arrival 

After: Property on Hand Back 

  • Bedroom and hallway severely contaminated by biological contamination.
  • The carpet, underlay, and floor were damaged.
  • A strong odour of decomposition in the house.
  • Risk of airborne pathogens due to closed windows
  • Personal items that contain biohazardous waste.
  • Insects that pose a risk of secondary contamination
  • All biohazardous material has been completely extracted and disposed of.
  • All flooring was removed, and the subfloor was treated and sanitised.
  • The air quality was tested, and the odour was removed.
  • Recoverable personal items were cleaned, recorded, and given back to the family
  • All surfaces were disinfected using hospital-grade disinfection.

The Action Plan of the Unit444 Process: 

  1. Hour 0-1

Scene Assessment and Securement

The two qualified professionals arrived at the scene 47 minutes later, dressed in appropriate PPE. After assessing the scene and securing it using protective plastic sheets and safety signs, they engaged the family and explained precisely what would happen in the next 17 hours. In cases like this, understanding the process is crucial.

  1. Hours 1-6

Cleaning Up Contaminated Materials

Contaminated materials such as carpeting, padding, sections of the skirting boards, and furniture were removed and put into approved medical biohazard waste containers. Personal items were sorted by hand. No items were removed from the premises without family approval.

  1. Hours 6-12

Deep Disinfection & Pathogen Elimination

Hospital-grade antimicrobial chemicals approved by WA health and safety regulations were used on all affected surfaces. The subfloor was treated with a special enzyme-rich solution that eliminates biological residue such as bacteria and viruses. All surfaces, walls, and fixtures in affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, and inspected.

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  1. Hours 12-17

Removal of Unpleasant and Harmful Odours

Industrial-grade air purifiers and fog-control units were installed on affected property. The soft furnishings and walls have been treated with hydroxyl technology. At the end, an air test was done to ensure environmental safety.

  1. Hour 17.5

Handback & Documentation

The lead technician toured the family around the restored home. Full documentation, which includes a job completion report and a waste disposal certificate, was issued for insurance purposes. The house was clean, safe, and ready for the next phase. But above all, the family were able to grieve without the previous image in their minds.

“We would have never done this without Unit444. The Unit444 team were all very professional and respectful and treated Dad’s house with real dignity. We were able to enter the house without fear or distress for the first time since hearing the terrible news.”

Sarah, Perth, WA.

Outcomes: What the Numbers Indicate

100%47 min17.5 hrs0

Biohazard clearance rate

Emergency response time

Full restoration time

Health incidents post-cleanup

 

Jobs like this are common for the Unit444 team. Perth crime scene cleaners are frequently called upon to assist with these types of situations throughout Perth and WA and are trained to restore order and safety in the most challenging times in people’s lives.

Avoid attempting to clean up a crime scene by yourself when it comes to crime scene cleaning Perth WA. It is hazardous to health, stressful, and requires qualified skills.

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FAQs

Who cleans up crime scenes in Australia?

Professional crime scene clean up Australia, such as Unit444, is trained to handle and safely remove biological hazards and restore the properties to a safe condition.

How do crime scene cleaners clean blood?

Unit444 uses hospital-grade enzyme-based solutions and antimicrobial disinfectants to decompose and clean up blood at the microscopic level. A final inspection was done to ensure affected materials are removed and contaminated surfaces are thoroughly disinfected to reduce biohazard risks.

What are the people called that clean up crime scenes?

Professionally, they are referred to as biohazard remediation technicians, forensic cleaners, or trauma cleaners. The experts who work with biohazard waste, such as the certified team at Unit444, are trained specifically to handle biohazard waste and WA health.

What do crime scene cleaners use to clean blood?

Biological agents like enzymes and disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide and hospital-grade disinfectants approved by WA health authorities are used for cleaning blood at the scene of a crime. 

Who cleans up the blood at a crime scene?

Licensed crime scene cleaning Perth crews can clean blood from a crime scene; the police and council cleanups are not licensed. Unit444 provide services in Perth and WA for emergency blood and biohazard removal, adhering to WA blood disposal and decontamination requirements.

Do the police clean up crime scenes?

No, police don’t clean up crime scenes in Australia. WAPOL (Western Australia Police Force) will finish their investigation and release the scene, but the cleanup is entirely up to the property owner or family. When such a situation happens, a crime scene clean-up company such as Unit444 is called in.

Who cleans up a crime scene in a house?

After a police investigation, a certified crime cleanup company is responsible for cleaning up. Domestic crime scene and trauma cleaning is the process that Unit444 performs across Perth, WA, confidentially and professionally, ensuring the privacy and comfort of family members.

Who cleans up after a crime scene?

Professional crime scene cleaning Perth company, Unit444, is responsible for complete biohazard remediation. This includes the removal of contaminated materials, deep disinfection, elimination of odours and complete documentation for insurance and legal purposes.