When you’ve experienced water damage or a fire in your home, you’ll likely have a lot of debris to deal with. If you’re considering attempting to take on the mess yourself, the team at SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine / St. Augustine Beach in Florida is here to remind you why that might not be the greatest idea. Here are some reasons it’s important to hire a biohazard cleanup crew instead.

Why You Should Hire a Biohazard Cleanup Crew

1. Safety

Even minor damage to your home can lead to the exposure of hazardous materials, such as asbestos, mold, and human waste. If you’re not a trained professional, you’ll be more likely to come in contact with substances that release harmful toxins or viruses and can not only put your health in danger, but the health of others as well. The structure of your home has also likely been compromised from the damage, making the stability of your floors, walls, and ceilings unpredictable. Hiring a professional biohazard cleanup crew will ensure the safety of you and your family.

2. Less Stress

When your home has experienced excessive damage, it’s understandably stressful to deal with. Not only has your residence likely become a temporarily unlivable space, but many of your possessions might have been ruined. With the stress of dealing with all of that already building up, adding cleaning up to your to-do list certainly won’t improve the situation. Hiring a biohazard cleanup crew will take a huge weight off of your shoulders, and many of these companies handle restoration as well.

3. Proper Sterilization

After cleaning up hazardous debris, remnants of any harmful toxins and bacteria need to be removed with proper sterilization before you can move back in. A team of experienced and trained biohazard cleanup professionals will know how to sterilize your home after all the hazardous materials have been removed. This will ensure no one who enters your house is at risk for infection or disease.

SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine / St. Augustine Beach is a locally owned cleanup and restoration company that will work with your insurance company to have your home cleaned and restored in no time. They offer 24-hour emergency services, so you won’t be out of your home for long. Contact them now on their website or by calling their biohazard cleanup experts at (904) 429-4457.