Biohazard Contamination Tips to Stay Safe

2/2/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Barrington / North Schaumburg is trained to safely remove biohazards.

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 Barrington / North Schaumburg 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 Barrington / North Schaumburg has a team of highly trained technicians on-call and ready to respond 24-hours a day. Call us today at 847-526-0090.