What does biohazard cleanup mean?
Removing and disposing of blood, bodily fluids and materials they have soaked into, then cleaning and disinfecting what remains.
How soon can someone come?
That depends on the company and on whether the home has been released by police or the medical examiner. Ask when you call.
Do I need to be there?
No. Many families arrange access and stay away. You can ask for photos or a call when the work is done.
Can a cleanup company enter before police have released the home?
No. Wait until police and the medical examiner have finished.
Will the state pay?
Washington’s crime victims program does not pay for crime scene cleanup. Insurance is usually the place to ask. See who pays.
Who do I ask about my loved one's release?
The Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s Office (360-738-4557) or your funeral home. In Skagit County, the Skagit County Coroner.
Does this cover businesses?
Yes. Shops, offices and other workplaces call for the same reasons as households.
Is the call recorded?
Calls may be recorded. See the privacy policy.
Who answers when I call?
Your call goes to an independent biohazard cleanup company that works in the area. It is not a government office and not the police. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do I have to hire the company I speak to?
No. You can ask questions, ask for a written quote and take time to decide. Nothing is agreed until you agree it.
Whenever you are ready
There is no rush and no obligation. Call to ask questions, get a quote, or simply understand what would happen next.
Talk it through first
Call when you are ready. Say what happened, where, and whether police or the medical examiner have released the place. An independent cleanup company can then explain what it would do.
Call (360) 555-0108Phone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Calls may be recorded. Read the referral disclosure and privacy policy.