Archived Biohazard Blog Posts
Who can clean this toxic mess?
3/28/2023 (Permalink)
Who do you call when a biohazard arises?
Call SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village for all your restoration needs. No job is too big or too small! 904-429-4457!
Why?
Biohazards can keep business or home living at a standstill so allow SERVPRO to clean, restore and sanitize the area like it never happened! We know some of the Biohazards can cause health related issues and even structural damage which is why we want to get there and get it cleaned up in an effective manner. Crime scenes and disasters is where we tend to see many biohazards and know they can cause trauma and want to get it taken care of immediately for you and your family and or fellow workers. We do work with local officers and will also come clean those disaster hazard chemical spills. It's best you call us to handle it rather than approaching a substance you're not fully sure of. SERVPRO has the proper equipment and safety gear that highly trained techs use while approaching any hazardous cleanup! The decontamination of a home or business due to trauma, sewage backups, chemical spills, hoarding or other biohazards can be both dangerous and emotional. Specialized training and experience are key when choosing a cleanup company to resolve these circumstances.
What are some of the risks of Biohazards?
Biological hazards are known to cause skin irritations and allergic reactions, as well as very serious conditions such as tuberculosis or cancer, depending on the hazard. These biohazards put you, your family, friends and coworkers at risk making for a big problem!
No need to worry as the pros over at SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village is here to make it like it never happened. We do it the right way so that there will be no risk, but you will be left with a clean property! While the oldest city can suffer from biohazards at time, we pride ourselves with helping with the job no matter the size.
We are available 24 hours a day—our highly trained technicians are standing by. We have the qualified trained professionals who are ready to respond to these incidents. We will always treat your property and the people involved with the greatest empathy and respect in the face of trying circumstances.
We are proud to serve our local communities:
- St. Augustine
- St Augustine Beach
- Vilano Beach
- Hastings
- Crescent Beach
- Fort Matanzas
- Casa Cola
Need Biohazard Cleanup Services?
Call Us Today – (904) 429-4457
What, how and who handles Biohazards in the oldest city?
3/1/2023 (Permalink)
What exactly is a biohazard?
The term “biohazard” is defined as one of “those infectious agents presenting a risk or potential risk to the well-being of man, either directly through his infection or indirectly through disruption of his environment.”
What are some biohazard examples?
- Human blood and blood products. This includes items that have been affected by blood and other body fluids or tissues that contain visible blood.
- Animal waste. Animal carcasses and body parts, or any bedding material used by animals that are known to be infected with pathogenic organisms.
- Human body fluids. Semen, cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, vaginal secretions, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, and saliva
- Microbiological wastes. Common in laboratory settings, examples of microbiological wastes include specimen cultures, disposable culture dishes, discarded viruses, and devices used to transfer or mix cultures.
- Pathological waste. Unfixed human tissue (excluding skin), waste biopsy materials, and anatomical parts from medical procedures or autopsies.
- Sharps waste. Needles, glass slides and cover slips, scalpels, and IV tubing that has the needle attached.
If you find yourself face to face with a potential biohazardous situation that is too big or too dangerous for you to handle on your own, call SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village
SERVPRO is a professional bioremediation company with multiple years of experience in crime and trauma scene cleanup. Our technicians have handled blood cleanup and special sanitization for thousands of crime scenes and contaminated buildings as well as squad cars for the St. Augustine police department.
Call now for Biohazard cleanup: (904)-429-4457
Why is Biohazard Cleanup Important?
3/28/2022 (Permalink)
At SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine, our staff is professionally trained to clean up all biohazard situations quickly and safely!
SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village is a local restoration expert specializing in all biohazard cleanup needs in Greater St. Augustine/ St. Augustine Beach and surrounding areas! SERVPRO has been around since 1967 and has extensive experience when it comes to biohazard, crime scene clean-up, and mold remediation jobs!
What Is Biohazard Cleanup?
A biohazard is any potential threat to the environment or human health caused by biological agents. Common biohazards include human bodily fluids, rodent droppings, hoarding scenes, chemical waste and sewage backups. Bodily fluids are spread by coughing and sneezing, which can increase the spread of viruses. SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine sanitizes the area and reduces the risk of infection.
What Are Its Benefits?
This precaution can improve productivity since your employees will know that you're prioritizing their health. Your team members won't have to take breaks to find disinfecting wipes and sanitize their areas. Also, since you'll prevent the spread of disease, there will be fewer employee absences. St. Johns County can rely on SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine to have trained professionals to clean, disinfect, and deodorize your business.
Why Should You Hire Professionals?
Professional cleaners have the expertise and personal protective equipment to sanitize correctly and safely. We use the proper chemicals to destroy microbial contaminants and know where to apply them for the best results. Our team of professionals will clean door handles, light switches, desktops, and other necessary locations.
If your business requires biohazard cleanup, contact SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL. This local company offers commercial and residential cleaning services. We will disinfect surfaces and prevent the spread of disease to keep your workplace safe and productive. We can also provide mold remediation, water damage restoration, and fire damage repairs. Call 904-429-4457 to schedule biohazard cleanup.
What to Do When You Need Biohazard Cleanup for Your St. Johns County Home or Business
3/4/2022 (Permalink)
At SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine, our staff is professionally trained to clean up all biohazard situations quickly and safely!
Disasters such as flooding, fires, and storms can all cause significant damage that requires specialized cleanings that SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village offers. However, did you know that we can also help with biohazard cleanup?
What is Considered Biohazard?
When people hear “biohazard,” they think of toxic chemicals and spills. However, the following are biohazardous situations that we clean up at SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village:
- Sewage backups
- Crime scene residues
- Suicide/death accidents
- Homicide cleanups
- Blood cleanup
- Accident cleanup
- Hoarding scenes
- Animal waste/remains
- Chemical spills
- Tear gas cleanup
- Meth lab cleanup
Any of these situations require professional biohazard cleanup services.
We Have Experience in Biohazard Cleaning
Should you have a situation where you are experiencing any of the biohazards listed above, it's important that you do not try to clean up the situation at your St. Johns County home or business yourself. Trained biohazard cleanup professionals know how to handle each kind of situation to return your property to preloss condition safely as each situation requires a different clean-up procedure. For example, if you experience a sewage backup, SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine will come in and remove the sewage, contaminants, and moisture to help ensure that the structure is thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and deodorized.
Or should there be a crime scene situation that needs cleaning, we will remove and dispose of all bodily fluids, tissue, and other potentially pathogenic substance resulting from the accident, trauma, crime, or death. We will clean, disinfect, and deodorized the stature. Should illicit drugs be present, we will follow federal and state guidelines to professionally clean all surfaces.
Here to Help 24/7/365 with Biohazard Cleaning
Situations, where biohazard cleanings are needed, are never antiquated, but should your St. Augustine home or property experience a biohazards situation, SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village is available to make it "Like it never even happened.” 24/7. Call us at 904-429-4457 to get the issue addressed and cleaned up.
Why Your Business Needs Biohazard Cleanup
3/10/2021 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village is here to help your business or office open safely!
When you think of biohazard cleanup, you might imagine laboratories or private facilities. However, this type of cleaning service often involves sanitizing offices or other workplaces. The following guide explains why this practice is essential.
What Is Biohazard Cleanup?
A biohazard is any potential threat to the environment or human health caused by biological agents. Common biohazards include human bodily fluids, rodent droppings, drug residue, and chemical waste. Bodily fluids are spread by coughing and sneezing, which can increase the spread of viruses. Biohazard cleanup sanitizes the area and reduces the risk of infection. As a result, it makes your workplace safe for you and your employees.
What Are Its Benefits?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many businesses have been operating remotely to follow social distancing guidelines. However, as employees return to the workplace, it's more important than ever to sanitize and disinfect your premises to prevent infection. This precaution can improve productivity since your employees will know that you're prioritizing their health. Your team members won't have to take breaks to find disinfecting wipes and sanitize their areas. Also, since you'll prevent the spread of disease, there will be fewer employee absences.
Why Should You Hire Professionals?
Professional cleaners have the expertise and personal protective equipment to sanitize correctly and safely. They use the proper chemicals to destroy microbial contaminants and know where to apply them for the best results. A team of professionals will clean door handles, light switches, desktops, and other necessary locations.
If your business is opening up again and requires biohazard cleanup, contact SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL. This local company offers commercial and residential cleaning services. We will disinfect surfaces and prevent the spread of disease to keep your workplace safe and productive. We can also provide mold remediation, water damage restoration, and fire damage repairs. Visit the website to learn more or call 904 -429-4457 to schedule biohazard cleanup. You can also check out our online videos.
Florida is a Major Hotspot; We're Here to Help
7/20/2020 (Permalink)
The Saint Augustine Alligator Farm recently benefited from SERVPRO's CSC Program.
SERVPRO of Greater Saint Augustine and Saint Augustine Beach is here to help Saint John's County control the spread of the virus. Florida is a major hotspot for the disease, which reflects in the 15,300 new cases recorded on July 12, 2020. While that number is frightening, SERVPRO is here to help.
SERVPRO is offering a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned (CSC) program to help sanitize both residential and commercial buildings. The CSC programs offers most of the pathogen disinfecting type of services SERVPRO has. In such uncertain times, it is extremely important to keep your family, businesses, and customers safe. Trust in SERVPRO's experienced cleaning team to keep you safe.
We're here for St. Johns emergency cleaning services, fire restoration, water damage restoration, and mold remediation and removal!
Call us at (904) 429-4457 to get your free estimate today! Here to help, 24/7/365.
Here to help with the re-spike
6/30/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Greater St Augustine / St Augustine Beach is here to help! Call us anytime, 24/7, at (904) 429-4457
SERVPRO of Greater St Augustine / St Augustine Beach is here to help keep our communities safe and we are actively performing deep cleanings, disinfection services, and sanitization services for St. Johns County.
With over 40 years of experience treating and working in hazardous environments, let the PROs at SERVPRO disinfect and sanitize your office building's, your favorite restaurants, and your residences'.
We currently have 5 solutions the CDC recommends using to disinfect and sanitize. Our main solution is EPA-approved and environmentally friendly. Call us if you have any questions about our qualifications or scope of work!
You can feel confident that your local SERVPRO professionals are here to help make it "Like it never even happened."
To schedule a free estimate / walk-thru, call us today at (904) 429-4457!
State of the art Mold Restoration/Removal/Remediation by SERVPRO's St. Augustine location.
9/1/2016 (Permalink)
One of our negative air/mold fighting machines is enjoying a well deserved view, after the Ponte Vedra condo passed all mold testing.
Down A1A we went in the morning with two big mold jobs to close out. The first job was in Jacksonville Beach, while contractors were in the process of remodeling this property for a local property manager they discovered heavy water and mold contamination! No worries, SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach has all the tools to make it like it never even happened. Second job - Ponte Vedra, this beautiful condo was contaminated by a rare and heavy strain of mold! SERVPRO's St. Augustine location is one of a few vendors recognized locally for state of the art mold treatment methods and equipment. 904-429-4457 Free Mold Inspections!
SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach services the Greater St. Augustine area, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee and responds to Water, Fire, and Smoke damage emergencies within 50 mile radius.
Biohazard Cleanup in St. Augustine by SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach.
2/15/2016 (Permalink)
Biohazard Cleanup is one of our specialties here at SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach!
When you think restoration mainly Water and Fire Damage come to mind, but there are many other forms of restoration work we perform here at SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach. Mold Remediation and Category 3 contamination are two main causes for biohazard damage. In this video we have captured the beginning stages of a Biohazard cleanup job we have started. We take safety seriously and you can see our techs are taking their time to ensure full protection. Give us a call for a free estimate 904-429-4457!
SERVPRO in St. Augustine does Biohazard
Mold Remediation by SERVPRO - yes we do Mold too!!!
2/5/2016 (Permalink)
St. Augustine Mold Remediation experts - SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach. 904-429-4457 - free Mold Inspections/Estimates.
SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach Mold HEPA
When you are working on a Mold Remediation project, HEPA vacuuming of all hard surfaces is one of the first steps. Video captures SERVPRO's tech performing this task, using one of our backpack HEPA vacuums. Do not try this at home!!! Call St. Augustine Restoration experts at SERVPRO!!!
More from the Boat Mold Remediation in St. Augustine.
2/1/2016 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach's Tech is loading up our Box truck with the boat's contents - off to store in our warehouse.
The Boat Mold Remediation project turned out to be much more involved than what we originally estimated. Thankfully the adjuster agreed with the expanded scope. It often happens in a Mold Remediation or any Damage Remediation work that a problem is discovered after all work has begun. We suppose that could be true about anything, but this Mold job turned into a Content Manipulation job, which later turned into Water Extraction, and Content Storage...I think we should stop there.
Commercial Mold Remediation by SERVPRO in St. Augustine.
2/1/2016 (Permalink)
Commercial Mold Remediation by SERVPRO's St. Augustine location. 904-429-4457 - free Mold Inspection/Estimates.
Whether it is residential or commercial Mold Remediation SERVPRO keeps a large inventory of required chemicals and equipment to perform a Mold Remediation job of any size. From Boat and RV mold (see our earlier blog entries) to Commercial Mold job we are scheduled to begin this week - SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach is here to serve St. Johns County residents.
Bio and Mold Cleaning and Restoration for homes and beyond! SERVPRO's St. Augustine location.
1/31/2016 (Permalink)
These boats may be big, but the SERVPRO brand has never been bigger in St. John's county. We offer Free Mold Estimates/Visual Inspections!
Our marketing vehicle out at a ship yard performing Mold Remediation estimates. Like a gladiator in a coliseum - ready for anything! SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach offers free Mold Remediation estimates, we use several licensed Mold Inspectors and perform visual inspections as well. 904-429-4457 - No need to live around mold, we offer affordable solutions for a wide range of Mold Remediation needs.
RV and Boat Mold - SERVPRO located in St. Augustine is here to help - we provide free estimates.
1/30/2016 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach's fleet at Green Cove Springs Marina. We make Mold disappear! 904-429-4457
Boat Mold meets St. Augustine SERVPRO heros!!! We remediate mold where we find it!
Mold Remediation by SERVPRO located in St. Augustine
1/28/2016 (Permalink)
Mold Contamination is serious - SERVPRO located in St. Augustine knows Mold Remediation better than competition.
Part of any mold job, if the mold contamination is isolated to an area in a house or a structure, is to setup up a containment to ensure Mold Contamination doesn't spread. You see in this photo one of our techs is setting up a vanity containment, while SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach works to remediate this moldy bathroom.
House failed inspection due to Mold contamination - SERVPRO located in St. Augustine has the answers.
1/27/2016 (Permalink)
Great looking home, easy layout, SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach will make it like it never even happened, yet again!
Property management hired SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach for Mold Remediation of this property after it failed the home inspection. SERVPRO located in St. Augustine knows all things restoration - Mold Remediation, we got it!!!
RV and Boat Mold Removal - SERVPRO in St. Augustine is here to help!
1/25/2016 (Permalink)
St. Johns River, State Road 16 bridge, SERVPRO in St. Augustine is Greater for a reason - we cover the entire St. Johns County!
On the way to Green Cove Springs Marina for a Mold Remediation estimate. SERVPRO of Greater St Augustine/St Augustine Beach provides free RV and Boat Mold Remediation and Removal inspections and estimates!
Heavy contamination in St Augustine residence
1/20/2016 (Permalink)
Mold Remediation in progress - SERVPRO in St Augustine knows how.
Biohazard or Mold we take safety and visual evidence seriously. The photo shows one of our techs, dressed in full PPE taking visual evidence at a job site in St Augustine.
Commercial Biohazard experts in St Augustine
12/26/2015 (Permalink)
Photo from a fuel spill in St Augustine. SERVPRO's brand is now local!
We have the experience and ability cleanup heavy diesel fuel contamination on commercial scale. Whether it is a huge commercial loss or a small biohazard cleanup SERVPRO's technicians are now located in St Augustine. Give us a call for any biohazard cleanup needs including mold remediation!
Local Source for all Mold and Biohazard restoration in St Augustine
12/24/2015 (Permalink)
Mold Remediation in St Augustine by SERVPRO
Mold on a boat - no problem. SERVPRO of Greater St Augustine/St Augustine Beach are ready to provide restoration expertise no matter how difficult or contaminated condition may be. Restoration industry made greatER in St Augustine.
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Hotel Meth Lab in St Augustine, biohazard cleanup
11/28/2015 (Permalink)
Meth lab cleanup! SERVPRO in St Augustine are the Biohazard cleanup experts in St Johns county.
When some restoration companies decline "smaller" jobs or overprice one-off situations, such as meth lab cleanup SERVPRO of Greater St Augustine gets excited.
All our jobs come competitively priced, with price match guarantee. We are excited to offer our expertise, regardless of whether we get hired or not. SERVPRO of Greater St Augustine/St Augustine Beach is a local restoration expert specializing in all biohazard cleanup needs in St Augustine and surrounding areas.
We offer a wide range of serviced – from cleaning, to remediation and on to reconstruction – SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach is the vendor of choice for many local residents and businesses alike.
Call SERVPRO in St. Augustine for all restoration needs, big or small! 904-429-4457
Visit our website for more information.
St John's County Bus
9/4/2015 (Permalink)
Bio contaminated bus in St Augustine. Thermo-fogging the bus, to neutralize gas and get it ready for the bio crew.
We did an unusual clean up (aren't they all?) for St John's county this week. COA bus, that typically transports handicap residents of St Augustine, was used for other type of transport. We are not at liberty to discuss any other details, but the bus was heavily contaminated with bear pepper spray. Who would you call to do a job like this??? Who would have air scrubbers, thermo-foggers, and ozone generating equipment readily available - SERVPRO of Greater St Augustine/St Augustine Beach; Long story short - we put the bus back in rotation in less than 24 hours. We stand behind our work, we are ready to serve Old City residents with any restoration needs.
We see this bus ridding around St. Augustine and it makes us very proud! Here at SERVPRO’s St. Augustine location there is not a restoration job we cannot do! Give us a call with any restoration questions you may have – 904-429-4457.