Expert Unattended Death and Decomposition Cleanup Services in San Antonio, Texas

The loss of a loved one is always difficult, and we understand the added challenges that come with managing unattended deaths and decompositions. At Alamo Bio Solutions, our certified contamination technicians are here to assist you during this challenging time. No one should have to bear the emotional and physical burden of cleaning up after an unattended death. Let our team of experts handle the cleanup, decontamination, deodorization, and proper disposal of any biohazardous waste associated with unattended death and decomposition cleanup in San Antonio. We are committed to providing compassionate, professional assistance to ease the burden during this difficult period.

San Antonio Unattended Death and Decomposition Cleanup: Restoring Safety and Livability to Your Home

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1. Evaluate the Scene: Ensuring that all areas are thoroughly decontaminated, especially in cases of unattended death or decomposition, where cross-contamination may have occurred.

2. Removal of Biohazardous or Potentially Infected Items: Our primary concern is removing any biohazards to ensure your loved one's San Antonio home is safe and livable. The volatile organic compounds (V.O.C.s) released from a decomposed body pose serious health risks to anyone inhaling them. Without proper training and Personal Protective Equipment, handling these hazards can be dangerous to anyone in the area during unattended death or decomposition cleanup.

3. Deodorize: Removing the V.O.C.s from the area is one of the most challenging parts of our decomposition cleanup process. Even with state-of-the-art equipment, it can take days or even weeks to fully remove the molecules that have built up over time in the home. These molecules adhere to surfaces, causing the persistent odor associated with unattended deaths and decompositions. The chemicals we use help expedite the process of properly deodorizing your San Antonio home, ensuring it is safe and habitable again.

4. Testing: Standard practice includes testing the area to ensure that all organic matter from the unattended death or decomposition cleanup has been properly removed, maintaining your San Antonio home to health industry standards.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Q: What are V.O.C's?

A: After death the body undergoes chemical and physical processes, modulated by biological factors, that result in the breakdown of organic matter into its original elements. A wide variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are formed during the decomposition process arising from degraded proteins, carbohydrates and fat in the human body. Several research groups have studied these unsafe post‐mortem dynamic VOC mixtures and different chemical classes such as alkanes, alcohols, acids, esters, ketones, aldehydes, cyclic hydrocarbons, aromatic compounds, sulphur‐ and nitrogen‐containing compounds have already been identified.

Q: How dangerous are V.O.C's?

A: The ability of organic chemicals to cause health effects varies greatly.

Health effects may include:

Eye, nose and throat irritation
Headaches, loss of coordination and nausea
Damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system
Some organics can cause cancer in animals, some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.

Key signs or symptoms associated with exposure to VOCs include:

conjunctival irritation
nose and throat discomfort
headache
allergic skin reaction
dyspnea
declines in serum cholinesterase levels
nausea
emesis
epistaxis
fatigue
dizziness