Death Cleanup

Death cleanup is a job for the experts. If you’ve had a homicide, suicide or other serious blood spill in your home, we know it’s a traumatizing. After the sirens fade, you’re the one left with the chaos, the pain and the mess. Besides blood and other body fluids, there may be damage to property, tear gas residue, fingerprint dust and chemicals. To make death remediation even more challenging, the investigation of a crime scenes often results in cross-contamination from room to room. It may seem too overwhelming to even know where to start. That’s where we can help.

Professional Death Remediation

We have the expertise to handle all of the biohazards and chemicals present at a death scene.  Our professional standards of conduct meet the most stringent state and local regulations regarding credentials, licensing, insurance and training. We also follow all guidelines for the disposal of biohazards and dangerous chemicals.

It’s often startling for a family to see our technicians don full safety gear, including a respirator, before they enter a crime scene area or blood spill situation. Because of the nature of our job, OSHA regulations and our desire to protect our people who do this day in and day out, we treat every situation as if there is a heightened risk of disease or infection.

The moment we arrive, our teams are trained to use compassion, discretion and communication skills. They will take as much time as you need to understand the process, the costs and payment options. We will take pictures to help document the scene for you, and give you a written estimate.

Please let us help you – we will earn and keep your trust.

FAQs About Death Cleanup and Remediation in Hot Climates

Why is professional death cleanup important in hot areas like California, Arizona, and Texas?

In extremely hot climates, decomposition accelerates rapidly, often starting within hours. This leads to strong odors, fluid leakage, and airborne bacteria that can pose serious health risks. Professional cleanup is essential to safely remove biohazards and fully disinfect the scene.

How long does it take for a body to decompose in high temperatures?

In temperatures over 90°F, noticeable decomposition can begin within 12 to 24 hours. In places like Phoenix, Bakersfield, or Houston, heat can intensify biological hazards, making immediate cleanup critical to prevent structural damage and contamination.

What makes death remediation more difficult during hot weather?

High heat can:

• Cause biofluids to seep into flooring and walls more quickly
  
• Intensify foul odors that permeate porous surfaces
• Attract pests such as flies and maggots
• Increase the risk of airborne pathogens during cleaning

Sterile Pros uses industrial-grade disinfectants, HEPA air filtration, and odor neutralizers designed to handle these extreme conditions.

Can lingering odors be completely removed after a death in a hot climate?

Yes, in most cases. However, intense heat may drive odors deep into materials like wood, carpet, and drywall. Sterile Pros uses ozone treatments and thermal fogging to neutralize odors at the molecular level, even in severe cases.

Is it safe for family or property managers to enter a scene after a death in hot weather?

Not without protective gear. The area may contain biohazards like bloodborne pathogens, mold, and harmful bacteria. We strongly recommend staying out of the affected area until our certified team has completed the remediation process.

How soon should death cleanup begin in places like California, Texas, or Arizona?

Immediately, especially in the summer. The faster a scene is cleaned and disinfected, the lower the risk of contamination, pest infestation, and permanent property damage. Sterile Pros offers 24/7 emergency death cleanup across the Southwest.

Do you work with insurance companies for cleanup costs?

Yes. Most homeowner and property insurance policies cover unattended death cleanup. We handle the documentation and billing process directly with your provider whenever possible.