REMOVING DECOMPOSITION ODORS FROM A HOME

Various factors can contribute to unpleasant odors in a residence, such as incidents involving an unattended death, a crime scene, hoarding, or pet-related issues. These potent and overpowering odors can become hazardous, particularly when stemming from decomposing biological material.

One of the most challenging scenarios faced by specialists in death cleanup and odor elimination is dealing with unattended deaths—instances where a person passes away and remains undiscovered for days, weeks, or even months. For families affected, addressing the outcome of death cleanup can be a distressing experience. Given the intricate and unsettling nature of decomposition, coupled with associated health risks, addressing the situation should be entrusted to professional trauma scene cleaners like Bio Guardian.

If neglected, even minimal amounts of bacteria can proliferate, causing significant physical harm within the home. Airborne bacteria may lead to persistent odors that, aside from being unpleasant, can compromise both the safety and well-being of future occupants.

HOW LONG AFTER DEATH DOES A BODY SMELL?

Many people are surprised to learn that the smell of a decomposed body can emerge relatively quickly. In specific weather conditions, the odor can impact a home’s habitability within hours after death. Often, within days, personal belongings like furniture, books, clothes, and carpets may be irreparably damaged.

DISINFECTING DECOMPOSITION AND RESTORING PROPERTY

Bio Guardian’s local crews are seasoned in biohazard remediation and death cleanup, equipped with personal protective gear and adhering to approved safety and disinfection protocols to restore the scene to a safe, clean state. Whether you require death cleanup or odor removal in a residence, business, or apartment, Bio Guardian is accessible 24/7/365 to provide assistance.

If necessary, we will remove personal belongings and affected structural components, such as flooring, and dispose of them in accordance with local, state, and federal biohazard waste regulations.

A Certificate of Treatment is issued for comprehensive scopes of work, offering a disinfection guarantee that can be attached to any property bill of sale. After completing the death cleanup process, we employ adenosine triphosphate (ATP) fluorescence testing, the same technology used by hospitals, to ensure a high level of disinfection.

We extend unattended death cleanup and death odor removal services to individual families as well as property managers and commercial customers. Bio Guardian’s skilled technicians are available round the clock, ensuring prompt service whenever you need it.

WHAT ODORS SHOULD I CALL A BIOHAZARD REMOVAL COMPANY FOR?

The gases and compounds produced during the decomposition of a body emit distinct odors. While not all compounds produce odors, several compounds have recognizable smells:

• Cadaverine and putrescine emit a scent resembling rotting flesh.
• Skatole produces a strong feces odor.
• Indole has a musty, mothball-like smell.
• Hydrogen sulfide gives off the smell of rotten eggs.
• Methanethiol carries the scent of rotting cabbage.
• Dimethyl disulfide and trisulfide have a foul, garlic-like odor.

Landlords and property owners leasing to tenants may encounter unattended deaths at some point. Recognizing the smell of a deceased body is crucial for maintaining the health and safety of both tenants and the physical structure of the apartment unit or building.

If you are a tenant, promptly inform your landlord or property manager of the odor so they can engage professionals to address the situation.

Feel free to call us or reach out to us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with any inquiries or to learn more about our odor removal services.