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How Does a Decomposition Affect a Home?

The Aftermath of Decomposition: Biohazard Cleanup

Three things happen when an unattended death is left undiscovered:

  • An odor of death and decomposition permeates the home
  • Bug activity increases in and around the home
  • Hazardous materials absorb into the porous materials within the home

When a suicide or unattended death occurs, decomposition is inevitable and unfortunately part of the aftermath. It begins the moment a person passes, and when left undiscovered, can create a need for extensive, professional biohazard cleaning. Professional decomposition cleaners like ours at Palm Springs Cleaning and Disinfecting can help clean, disinfect, and eliminate contaminants so that you can reenter your home safely.

For considerate, discrete, and professional decomposition cleanup in the Coachella Valley, call the professionals at Palm Springs Cleaning and Disinfecting. Our team provides the cleaning services you need for the unfortunate aftermath of an unattended death.

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Home Contamination After Decomposition

How much of a home is contaminated by decomposition depends on several factors:

  • When and where a person dies
  • How long the body is left unattended
  • The condition of the home
  • The season/temperature in the home where the death occurred

Deodorizing in the Coachella Valley

There are four stages of decay, all of which have specific scents associated: autolysis, bloat, active decay, and skeletonization. As the body moves through these stages, the gasses in it expand and are released, creating excessive odor in the space.

Whether or not the HVAC system is running, the odors that occur during decomposition will permeate the home. This process is sped up under high-heat circumstances. This scent absorbs into the porous materials in the house, and even after decomposition is removed, the visible remains are gone but the smell will remain.

For this reason, typically during a professional decomposition cleaning, we will utilize ozone cleaners to eliminate the odors from the home.

Insect Activity After Unattended Death

Bug activity, specifically flies, increases after an unattended death. The flies, larvae, and other insects move around the home and deposit contamination throughout the space. Flies create increased contamination from their excrement while spreading disease, bacteria, viruses, and pathogens.

Biohazardous Material and Its Effect on the Home

As a body is left unattended, the biohazardous materials it releases are absorbed into the porous materials within the space. The longer it is left to decompose, the more blood and bodily fluids will spread into the material around it:

  • Belongings
  • Carpets
  • Concrete
  • Couches
  • Drywall
  • Flooring
  • Molding
  • Sub-floor
  • Wood trim

Professional, Efficient Decomposition Cleanup in the Coachella Valley

Whether you need help after discovering a loved one has passed on, or you own a property where an unattended death occurred, you need professional decomposition cleanup. Our team at Palm Springs Cleaning and Disinfecting provides discrete, effective, and compassionate decomposition cleanup in the Coachella Valley. We understand the importance of availability and quick, efficient service, so we answer your call 24/7.

Palm Springs Cleaning and Disinfecting provides decomposition cleaning service in the Coachella Valley, taking care of the aftermath you should never have to clean yourself.

Request a cleanup by calling our Coachella Valley decomposition cleanup team today!