CSI Blood cleanup
Can a family clean blood themselves after a trauma or death?
A tiny incidental blood spot is not the same as a traumatic scene. When there is significant blood or bodily-fluid contamination, the concern is not only what can be seen on the surface.
Fluids may enter carpet, padding, flooring seams, upholstered furniture, baseboards or other porous materials. Families also may be dealing with the emotional impact of the event while trying to make technical decisions about what can be cleaned, removed or preserved.
When professional assessment makes sense
Consider specialty help when there is a large amount of blood, unknown contamination, a death, decomposition, contamination beneath porous materials, persistent odor or uncertainty about the full affected area.