Biohazard Contamination Tips to Stay Safe
2/2/2022 (Permalink)
Biohazard contaminants should be considered very dangerous as they can pose a serious health risk. Sewer backups and flood water are two common biohazard scenarios that can affect homes and businesses. SERVPRO of Edina / Eden Prairie has the training, protective gear, and specialized equipment necessary to safely clean and restore this type of contamination.
Here are a few tips from our website that can help while you are waiting for help to arrive:
What to Do After a Contamination
- Stay out of affected areas.
- Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life-threatening.
- Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.
- Turn off the HVAC system if there is sewage damage.
What Not to Do After a Contamination
- Don’t leave wet fabrics in place. Hang leather goods.
- Don’t leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
- Don’t use your household vacuum to remove water.
- Don’t use television or other household appliances.
- Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.
When your home or business needs biohazard remediation services, SERVPRO of Edina / Eden Prairie has a team of highly trained technicians on-call and ready to respond 24-hours a day. Call us today at 952-563-1532.