Basement sewage cleanup and disinfection Norfolk, Virginia

Aftercare just completed clean up of a basement flooded with raw sewage. The house was a rental and the heat was not working. When the heating and air company came out to do repair the tech walked down to find the basement flooded with 3 inches of raw sewage. They could not get to the system do to the sewage contamination. This is where we came in. Aftercare used three technicians to clean out the free standing sewage. We started with proper safety equipment Tykem F suits are a must in bad sewage Cleanups. These suits are expensive but worth every penny once you get sewage all over you. Heavy duty boots and gloves are a must to protect workers from sickness. Aftercare uses full face respirators to protect the eyes and lungs. A lot of homeowners don't understand why sewage cleanup is so expensive, safety equipment is a big part of the expense. Full face respirators cost about 135.00 per mask. Some of the suits are workers wear can run between 12.00 to 45.00 a suit. Disposal fees can add up to a large amount. Once or workers were protected we went to work. Shoveling thick raw sewage into 3mil bags can be a nasty job. Within 15min you will be covered in sewage. Removal of all trash and any items contaminated with sewage may require a dumpster. Once all solids are gone aftercare uses vacuums to suck up all liquid sewage water. With a water hose we start washing down all exposed areas. A 3 step bio-wash down is important to eliminate germs and disease. Drying the exposed area with fans and dehumidifiers keeps mold and fungus from growing. The final step aftercare does is a post treatment of micro ban to kill of any germs that remain. Aftercare can clean up your basement if you have contamination problem. Animal waste, Raw sewage, water or urine we have done it all. Free estimate in any HAMPTON ROADS city. (757) 535-4367

Animal Dropings Cleanup under houses and in attics Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Virginia......

Have you inspected your attic lately? Are animals making a mess under your home? You know that space under the floor you walk on every day. Most homeowners never check on these areas unless they hear or smell something bad. This is a big mistake that can turn into big cleanup in a fast hurry. Animals can contaminate these areas in just a few weeks to one month. Aftercare sees this problem every month with homeowners throughout the Hampton Roads area. Rat contamination in attics is a big problem throughout Virginia beach and raccoons seem to be moving in to crawl spaces all over Norfolk. Aftercare recommends that all homeowners or land lords check these areas every few months. Don't wait until animal droppings build up and contaminate the entire space this can get expensive. Make sure entrance areas are closed and no openings are available to critters up high and down low. Aftercare decontaminates any area that animals have been living in. Removal of animal droppings and urine is what we do. Aftercare can remove and dispose of contaminated insulation. We clean and sanitize all diseases wild animals leave behind. Remember air ducts run through attics and under homes. Animals love to tear into these ducts and this allows contamination into the environment of the house. Don't take a chance on family sickness. Do you have a allergy problem in your house? Call aftercare to clean up and disinfect your homes crawl space or attic. Free estimates (757) 535-4367 Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach,Virginia

Rat or Mice contamination cleaning Hampton, Portsmouth, Virginia. (757) 535-4367

 Infestation of rats and mice in Virginia properties is on the rise. But what most people don't realize is that having rats and mice in your home is not only really annoying, but it is also really bad for your health. Rats and mice may carry bacteria, viruses and other communicable diseases. If you are responsible for cleaning up after an infestation, you should be really careful. Mice and rats carry diseases easily transmitted to humans in fact we know of about 55 different types of sickness related to rodents.

Any rat droppings and nest materials should be left alone and undisturbed as any kind of movement can result in the release of more airborne virus particles. Aftercare recommends wetting down any areas that will release dust contamination. If you are going to be cleaning up after a rat infestation, you should be careful not to sweep or vacuum these pieces up without containment or Hepa vacuum. Ensure that any surfaces that come into contact with the droppings be cleaned up with a strong disinfectant. In addition, you should use a good quality glove and respirator while dealing with any type of fecal matter. 

Also, if you are going to be throwing out the rat droppings after clean up, ensure that you double-bag the items before throwing them out. This ensures that the disease from the droppings doesn't spread to others while in motion. It need not be said, but washing your hands thoroughly after any contact with rats or their droppings is mandatory. Aftercare has completed hundreds of rat and mice cleanup projects and is available to give you a free estimate and plan to decontaminate any area. If you find any type of animal feces and don’t want to risk your health while cleaning it up call Aftercare we will clean it for you. Free Estimates (757) 535-4367 Aftercare service areas: Virginia Beach, VA / Norfolk, VA / Chesapeake, VA /Portsmouth, VA / Hampton, VA / Suffolk, VA / Newport News, VA and surrounding cities…. 

(Aftercare cleans up Suicides, Homicide, Death and Unsanitary Conditions) All Eastern Virginia Cities

Bio-Hazard Cleaning : What would you do?

Have you had a suicide in your family, or maybe know of someone who is experiencing a suicide situation now? The question that I want you to consider is this: are you or a friend going to attempt to clean up the scene?

Sounds like a silly question, but stop and think about the scenario for a few minutes and consider how it would affect your thinking process if you walked in on a suicide scene.

Aftercare knows that many families deal with this horrible situation every year. Until you have been in this nightmare you won’t understand what I am talking about. I started aftercare so families would never have to face such a horrible task. Dealing with a death is hard enough; trying to clean it up your self is unhealthy. The mental state is a very fragile thing and can fall apart quickly when under super emotional stress. Let’s present a scenario that aftercare sees many times throughout the year.  You return from work expecting to be welcomed home and there is only silence. As you walk from room to room looking for your spouse, you start to get an uneasy feeling. You call out their name and there is no response, as your pace starts to quicken your voice increases in volume. Then as you enter the bathroom your heart suddenly feels as though it will leap out of your chest, “your eyes widen and you fall to your knees as a scream starts to build in your throat!”

After what seems an eternity, you finally start to come back to reality and realize that you must take some kind of action. You start to call 911, but suddenly stop and hang up. As you stare at the scene, your mind starts to race as you try to rationalize the situation.

Do you want everyone to know they committed suicide? Should you clean up the scene or call a professional bio hazard clean up company?

What would be the consequences psychologically? Where will you dispose of the waste?  As you ponder these thoughts, waves of emotions will hit you like a brick wall. You do not want to find out the consequences of dealing with such a task. Most homeowner’s insurance policies cover the cost for Aftercare to clean and disinfect the scene of a death.

So, what would you do?

Aftercare is here to assist you through this process. Please call us 24 hours (757) 535-4367 FREE ESTIMATES....                               

                                                                        

Aftercare cleans up after suicide in Franklin, Williamsburg and Richmond, Virginia

My dear friend,

How I hate you right now! You stole future memories and plans I had for our friendship.  That trip to Mexico for the summer or our snow trip to Austria.  Who will come with me now? There is just a void now in the space of my life that you once filled.  I keep thinking why didn’t’ I do something, anything but what could I do?  You were smiling one day and gone the next. I never knew just how much your smile was a mask covering the pain deep inside your soul.  Why didn’t’ you tell me?  I could have helped, couldn’t’ I.  Was I never that good of a friend that you couldn’t’ tell me that you were hurting?  Did I contribute to your hurt?  I will never know the answers to any of my questions and that is why I hate you! Your suicide has left me questioning everything I thought I could count on.  Please come back.

Love always your friend on earth.

Sometimes there are no answers to ‘why’.  The death of a loved one by suicide is one of the hardest deaths to grieve and understand.  You don’t Just ‘get over’ a suicide.  The grief of a suicide can take years to process and the hurt may never be forgotten.   There is no letter from heaven explaining why and even if there was, the answers may never help. 

The process of grief after suicide is a slow inch by inch process.  The period of mourning and grief is different for each person and there is no universal scale or measure on how long or intense that pain will be.  Once the initial shock has subsided the range of emotions and feelings is extensive.  You may experience the following:

    •       Shock, numbness, denial

    •       Guilt

    •       Anger/blame                                                              

    •       Des pair

    •       Loneliness and disconnection

    •       Depression

    •       Shame

    •       Searching for the reasons ‘why?’

    •       Thoughts of suicide yourself

Be gentle with yourself during the grieving processing and take each day as they come by:

    •       Keep in touch with friends and accept support - counter the feelings loneliness and isolation associated with grief

    •       Honor the deceased person - Talk about the memories, share photos and memories or keep a journal

    •       Take ‘your’ time - It is OK to do something nice for yourself while you grieve, get a massage or even a day at the beach

    •       Ask for help if you are struggling - Seek professional help and speak with family and friends for support and ways to cope.

    •       Look after yourself - Ensure you eat well, get some exercise and sleep.  Try to avoid drugs and alcohol which will only compound the grief.

    •       Join a support group - Talking with others who have shared similar experiences will help you not feel alone in your experience.

The journey through the grief of the lose of a loved one is a gradual process and can lead to a deeper understanding of life and your own humanness.  The grief slowly gets integrated into life.

 If you need professional suicide cleaning call Aftercare at (757) 535-4367