Trauma and crime scene cleanup

What this involves

After a violent event, a property usually has two kinds of residue: biological material such as blood, and investigation residue such as fingerprint powder and chemical reagents. Both need to be removed. Biological contamination can be spread across several rooms by movement during the event and the response that followed.

Why professional remediation matters

Blood and tissue are potentially infectious, and the event often affects porous materials that need to be removed rather than wiped. Fingerprint powder is fine and smears easily, and some investigative chemicals need specific cleaning methods. A professional crew also handles the work discreetly, which matters to neighbors, tenants and businesses.

What to avoid before help arrives

• Do not clean anything before law enforcement has released the scene. Ask the investigating officer when the property is released and whether anything must be preserved.
• Do not try to remove fingerprint powder with a damp cloth. It smears and stains.
• Do not throw away items that may matter to the case or to an insurance claim. Photograph first.

How the work is done

1. Release and walk-through. We confirm release, then walk the property to map affected rooms and surfaces.
2. Containment and removal. Affected porous materials are removed and packaged as medical waste.
3. Cleaning. Hard surfaces are cleaned of biological material and investigation residue, then disinfected.
4. Documentation. We can photograph the work and provide a written summary for your insurer or property records.
5. Final check. The property is inspected room by room before hand-back.

Waste handling

Biological waste is packaged as regulated medical waste and sent for treatment and disposal through a permitted channel.

Afterward

Some rebuild work is common. Victims of violent crime in Tennessee may be eligible for help with certain costs through the state's Criminal Injuries Compensation program; eligibility is set by the state, not by us.

Rules that apply in Tennessee

• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 · checked 2026-11-03
• DOT transport of regulated medical waste 49 CFR 173.197 · checked 2026-11-03
• Tennessee medical waste definition (solid waste rules) TDEC Rule 0400-11-01-.04 (medical waste provisions) · checked 2026-11-03

Where we provide this service

Throughout our Middle Tennessee service area, including:

• Nashville
• Murfreesboro
• Clarksville
• Franklin

Related

• Blood cleanup
• Suicide cleanup
• The difference between cleaning and biohazard remediation

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