Urgent Island Restoration’s Nine Step Process

Step 1: The HVAC system is isolated to make sure adjacent spaces or the duct system does not get contaminated.

Step 2: Our biohazard cleanup technicians then create a containment zone and place sticky mats at both entry and exit paths of the work area. In addition, barriers are set up by way of portable containment units or 6-millimeter plastic films. These barriers help to properly seal the area where cleanup work is being performed.

Step 3: Biological indicators are installed to check whether the required level of sterilization has been achieved within the dwelling spaces. One biological indicator is installed for every 100 square feet of area that is being decontaminated.

Step 4: Our experts ensure that negative air pressure is maintained inside the work area through use of HEPA air filtration devices, which create negative pressure and stop contamination from moving into unaffected locations.

Step 5: If body fluids are present, then a solidifier is applied before they are removed. The cleaning of various surfaces are performed using microfiber cloths and appropriate cleaning solutions. After that, a disinfectant solution, which is EPA registered as a virucide, is sprayed.

Step 6: Items that were soaked in body fluids are cut into small pieces so that they can fit into biohazard containers. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is also treated as medical waste to be discarded after work is completed.

Step 7: All equipment used for biohazard cleanup is decontaminated before the professionals leave the containment zone. Plus, HEPA vacuum equipment is contained and sent off in the form of medical waste.

Step 8: The room where the biohazard incident occurred is sterilized by applying a sporicide that is EPA registered. A final check is performed using an ATP luminometer to be sure the desired results have been achieved and your home is completely disinfected.

Step 9: Oftentimes, we need to address the odor for bioremediation. Urgent Island Restoration uses ozone or hydroxyl generators to remove the odor particles that have latched onto the materials in and around the affected area. The extent of the odor removal depends on the time lapse between the incident and the start of the remediation process.