After authorities release a property following a suicide or self-inflicted death, biological cleanup may be needed where blood or bodily fluids affected the scene.
When professional cleanup may be appropriate
This type of cleanup should be approached with privacy and care. Avoid disturbing the affected area unnecessarily while professional help is being arranged.
Before cleanup begins
Keep people and pets away from the affected area when practical.
Avoid unnecessary contact with blood, bodily fluids or contaminated material.
If emergency responders or law enforcement still control the scene, wait until it is released.
Do not assume that a surface is fully addressed simply because visible material has been removed.
Related services
Different cleanup situations can overlap. Review the related service that best matches the condition of the property.