Crime Scene Cleanup
After the property is released by police, crime scene cleaning removes blood and controls odor.
See crime scene cleanupGet blood, bodily fluids, contaminated materials and odor removed after investigators release a home, rental, business or vehicle in Orange County. The cleanup scope is based on where contamination traveled.
Homicide cleanup is a specialized form of crime scene cleanup that removes blood, bodily fluids and other contaminated materials after investigators finish their work and release the property.
While the medical examiner and law enforcement concentrate on investigative duties, they do not clean what remains at the property. Homicide cleaning can be arranged after release of the scene by an authorized person, including an owner, landlord or relative.
Ordinary cleaning services do not cover the full process. Cleanup technicians protect rooms outside the scene while locating affected material in the immediate space and nearby areas. They treat surfaces that are cleanable and remove those materials where disinfection is not possible. Odor treatment, the packaging and disposal of hazardous waste, and requested records for an insurance company are also included.

Personal property that can be saved is separated and discussed with you before removal decisions are made.
Your discussions with insurance companies and property owners may be supported by photographs, item inventories, work notes and waste documentation.
During a painful event, privacy can be supported when you limit entry to approved people and ask that crews arrive in unmarked vehicles.
You can ask what will be cleaned, what must be removed, how waste will leave the property and what remains for restoration.
Homicide cleanup services may be necessary after a violent death affects a rental, vehicle, home or business with blood or biological material. Common circumstances include:
Visible blood may continue beneath flooring or behind trim, which makes surface wiping incomplete.
A landlord or authorized property manager may arrange scene cleanup after police release the unit and the family removes essential belongings.
Isolation of the affected area can continue as shared spaces, stores, warehouses or offices undergo contamination checks.
Blood cleanup may involve a bedroom, living area, hallway and nearby surfaces that were exposed during the event.
Before technicians enter for cleanup, focus on staying away from exposure, preserving helpful claim details and respecting the active investigation. Your first steps are:
Call (888) 351-0904The published planning figures in available homicide cleanup cost guides range between $2,500 and $9,000 when the work involves a violent crime scene. A smaller scene has figures from $2,000 to $6,000 while a larger scene has figures from $3,000 to $10,000 under those guides. These amounts do not serve as a quote. The assessment shapes the final scope.
Published national cost guides are the source for these ranges, rather than an inspection of your property. The price for your property is set after the on-site assessment, and you hear it before work starts.
Ask about cost: (888) 351-0904A homeowners, renters or commercial policy may pay for homicide cleanup, but coverage depends on the policy, the loss and the deductible.
Victims of violent crime can ask the Florida Attorney General's Bureau of Victim Compensation about cleanup, since its rules count crime scene cleanup costs as a compensable loss. Insurance is usually checked first.
Responsibility for arranging the work and covering the cost can vary with local law, ownership, insurance terms and the lease. Landlords and tenants should contact their insurers.
Ask the insurance company which photos, item lists, scope notes, invoices and waste records it needs. Make copies of all materials before submission.
After the scene is released by police, inform the insurer about the loss. Ask whether biohazard cleanup, damaged building materials and restoration are included.
Remediation proceeds in a controlled sequence once the scene is released. The path of contamination, the materials that are still safe to save and applicable waste rules guide each step.
Technicians check contents, nearby surfaces, possible travel paths and flooring edges after an authorized person identifies the affected areas already known.
The cleanup area is isolated from unaffected rooms. To reduce tracking into other areas, cleanup technicians wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow work-zone controls.
Before detailed cleaning and disinfection, visible bodily fluids and blood are gathered using a method appropriate for each surface.
If carpet, drywall, pad, subfloor or upholstery cannot be thoroughly disinfected, removal is limited to the minimum workable area.
Cleanable materials undergo detailed scene cleaning before an EPA-registered disinfectant is applied and stays wet throughout the label contact time.
Targeted treatment and air filtration can address odors in connected spaces, room air and retained materials once the source has been removed.
Contaminated waste is sealed, labeled and moved according to applicable rules, with disposal records retained when available.
The closing assessment examines completed work, returns salvageable personal property according to the agreement and records removed finishes for restoration services.
Call any hour. A homicide cleanup specialist answers, explains the steps and agrees a start time with you.
Serious health risks can come from blood, bodily fluids and contamination you cannot see. The concern remains even if visible signs seem dry or limited.
Seeing the affected space can cause loved ones deep distress. Direct contact with the affected room and personal property can be avoided by family members through professional cleanup.
Wall cavities, subfloor, padding, grout and seams can absorb fluids. Cleaning the visible mark does not address material below or behind the surface.
Blood may contain HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Hepatitis B can live on surfaces for at least seven days, the CDC says, which makes controls necessary even for dry blood.
Can you clean it yourself? Disposable gloves may be used to clean a minor amount of fresh blood from hard non-porous material, along with an EPA-registered disinfectant left for the entire label contact time. Seek professional cleanup and keep away whenever blood reaches fabric, carpet, drywall, wood or a location with unknown edges.
Whether an item absorbed blood helps determine what remains. Porous material usually requires removal, while non-porous surfaces may stay when all exposed parts are reachable for disinfection.

The time required for homicide cleaning depends on how large the scene is, how deep contamination went, how many rooms are involved, available access and how much material needs removal. A useful schedule can be discussed following the initial assessment.
| Scene | Typical time on site |
|---|---|
| Limited affected area with accessible surfaces | Work schedule established following release and assessment |
| A single room requiring removal of porous materials | May require cleaning plus a separate restoration phase |
| Several rooms or structural contamination | Typically requires work in stages followed by a longer restoration |
Odor removal begins by finding and removing the source. Fragrance alone cannot correct fluids absorbed into carpet, subfloor, drywall, furniture or hidden cavities.
After contaminated material is removed, HEPA air scrubbers can filter airborne particles. Hydroxyl treatment may be used in occupied settings when equipment instructions allow it. Ozone requires strict controls and an empty treatment area. The cleaning process may also include checking vents and adjacent rooms before you move forward.
The full homicide cleanup guide covers what is cleaned or removed, odor and air quality work, and the rules that apply in Florida and Orange County.
Read the full homicide cleanup guide
Local housing, population and access details can shape containment, access and cleanup planning.
At roughly 5.9 miles away, Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital is the closest listed hospital for urgent care after a cut, puncture, or exposure.
The location sits near Kirkman North, Kirkman South, and Carver Shores, making local landmarks helpful when a property entrance is hard to find.
In Metro West, identifying the correct building entrance can reduce unnecessary movement through shared spaces during a sensitive cleanup.
Ask on the call about cleanup options for neighboring communities and ZIP codes.
After the property is released by police, crime scene cleaning removes blood and controls odor.
See crime scene cleanup
Blood cleanup clears blood from furniture, walls, hard floors and carpet, followed by safe disposal.
See blood cleanup
Following accidents, violence or injuries, trauma scene cleanup addresses the affected area.
See trauma scene cleanup
Cleaning a home after someone dies, including fluids, odor and affected belongings.
See death cleanup
Families are spared from facing the scene through discreet and considerate suicide cleanup.
See suicide cleanup
Cleanup after an undiscovered death includes odor control and the effects of days of decomposition.
See unattended death cleanup
Forensic cleaning of blood also covers investigation residue, tissue and fingerprint powder.
See forensic cleaning
Air scrubbers, hydroxyl and ozone treatment support death odor removal at its source.
See death odor removalOnce release comes from the medical examiner and law enforcement, cleanup is arranged by an authorized owner, landlord, relative or manager. Homicide cleaners may address hazardous waste removal, odor control, disinfection, blood cleanup and biohazard remediation. Police are responsible for investigating the scene, not performing the cleaning service.
Yes, additional hazards may be present at the property. When evidence controls no longer apply, hoarding cleanup services may begin for the property's heavy contents. After a sewage backup, sewage cleanup may be necessary along with drying for areas affected by water damage. Each hazard needs its own containment, cleaning process and disposal plan.
Published homicide cleanup cost data lists a violent crime scene at $2,500 to $9,000. For a smaller scene, the published range is $2,000 to $6,000, compared with a larger scene at $3,000 to $10,000. Scene size, depth, room count, disposal and police release affect the final scope.
Cleaning it yourself is inappropriate if blood reached an unseen space or absorbent materials such as carpet, drywall, furniture, fabric or wood. Contamination that is not visible, along with bloodborne pathogens, can present serious health risks. Prevent access by people and animals, wait until release, and use professional cleanup wherever the full boundary of an affected area cannot be determined.
Property outside the contaminated space can either be covered in place or transferred into a clean room. Each belonging inside the scene receives its own assessment. Non-porous belongings made from hard materials may be cleanable. Absorbent items may need removal, while photos, documents and keepsakes should be discussed with you before a decision is made.
Coverage under a homeowners policy may extend to homicide scene cleanup, and death cleanup may also qualify, depending on the event, deductible, exclusions and exact policy terms. Contact the insurer before work begins. Before work starts, find out which documents are required and ask about biohazard cleanup, personal property, restoration and damaged materials.
Respectful, discreet homicide cleanup is available 24 hours a day, and crews arrive in unmarked vehicles.