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UExpert Unattended Death and Decomposition Cleanup Services in San Antonio

The loss of a loved one is never easy, and we understand the challenges that come with managing unattended deaths and decompositions. At Alamo Bio Solutions, our certified contamination technicians are here to assist you during this difficult time. No one should have to go through the emotional and physical burden of cleaning the scene of their loved ones. Let our team of experts properly handle the cleanup, decontamination, deodorization, and disposal of any biohazardous waste associated with unattended deaths in San Antonio. We're here to provide compassionate and professional assistance to help ease the burden during such a challenging period.

San Antonio Unattended Death Cleanup:  Restoring Safety and Livability to Your Home 

By:

1. Evaluate the scene:  Ensuring that all areas are properly decontaminated, particularly in cases of unattended death, where cross-contamination may have occurred.

2.  Removal of any & all biohazardours or potentially infected items: Our primary concern is the removal of the scene to keep your loved one's San Antonio home safe and livable. The volatile organic compounds (V.O.C) released from a decomposed body pose health risks to anyone inhaling them. Without proper training and Personal Protective Equipment, it can be dangerous to anyone's health in the area.

3. Deodorize:  Removing these V.O.Cs from the home/area is the most challenging part of our remediation process. Despite having state-of-the-art equipment, it can take days or even weeks to fully remove the molecules that have built up over time in the home. These molecules adhere to everything, causing the V.O.C odor. The chemicals we use help expedite the process of properly deodorizing your San Antonio home efficiently.

 4. Testing:  Standard practice includes testing the area to ensure most organic matter has been removed, maintaining your home up to health industry standards.

Frequently Asked Questions  FAQ

Q: What are V.O.C's?

A: After death the body undergoes chemical and physical processes, modulated by biological factors, that result in the breakdown of organic matter into its original elements.  A wide variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are formed during the decomposition process arising from degraded proteins, carbohydrates and fat in the human body. Several research groups have studied these unsafe post‐mortem dynamic VOC mixtures and different chemical classes such as alkanes, alcohols, acids, esters, ketones, aldehydes, cyclic hydrocarbons, aromatic compounds, sulphur‐ and nitrogen‐containing compounds have already been identified.

Q:  How dangerous are V.O.C's?

A:  The ability of organic chemicals to cause health effects varies greatly.

Health effects may include:

  • Eye, nose and throat irritation

  • Headaches, loss of coordination and nausea

  • Damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system

  • Some organics can cause cancer in animals, some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.

Key signs or symptoms associated with exposure to VOCs include:

  • conjunctival irritation

  • nose and throat discomfort

  • headache

  • allergic skin reaction

  • dyspnea

  • declines in serum cholinesterase levels

  • nausea

  • emesis

  • epistaxis

  • fatigue

  • dizziness

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