Keep people out
Close off the area and keep children, pets and anyone without protective equipment away from blood, body fluids, sewage or waste.
Biohazard or contaminated area needing professional cleanup?
Blood, bodily fluids, sewage and other biological contamination need trained crews with protective equipment and proper disposal. Call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent provider does the work.
Am I in the right place?Yes for blood, bodily fluids, sewage or other biological contamination.
Is this urgent?Yes. Contamination spreads and poses infection risk.
What do I do next?Keep people out of the area and call 833-877-1717.
Specific situations: crime scene, unattended death, sewage, hoarding.
RepairNowUSA editorial review · Last substantively reviewed October 14, 2026 · Review standards
What to do now
Do not clean it yourself
Blood and body fluids can carry infectious disease. Household gloves and cleaners are not enough to protect you or to disinfect porous materials.
Wait for release if authorities are involved
If police, a medical examiner or a health department are involved, wait until they release the scene before cleanup begins.
Health and safety
Blood and bodily fluids can carry infectious disease. Do not clean them yourself without training and protective equipment. If police or a medical examiner are involved, wait until they release the scene.
Common situations
Blood and body fluids
Injuries, medical events and deaths can leave contamination that soaks into flooring, subfloor and furniture. See blood cleanup.
Sewage
Sewage backups and overflows carry bacteria and viruses. Contaminated porous materials usually need removal. See sewage backup cleanup.
Animal waste and infestations
Droppings, urine and nesting material from rodents, birds or other animals can carry disease and need protective cleanup.
Hoarding and unsanitary conditions
Accumulated waste, spoiled food and pests can create health hazards. See hoarding cleanup.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code and whether it is a home, rental or business
- What type of contamination it is, in plain words
- Whether police, a medical examiner or the health department have released the scene
- Which rooms or surfaces are affected
- Whether anyone needs the area back urgently, such as tenants or a business
How biohazard cleanup usually works
- Assessment. The provider confirms the scene is released and identifies everything that is contaminated, including what has soaked in below the surface.
- Protection. Trained technicians use protective equipment and keep the work area separated from the rest of the property.
- Removal. Contaminated porous materials such as carpet, pad, drywall and mattresses are removed and packaged for disposal.
- Cleaning and disinfection. Hard surfaces are cleaned and then disinfected with appropriate registered products.
- Disposal and deodorizing. Waste is disposed of according to state and local rules, and remaining odor is treated.
This work is usually handled discreetly, often in unmarked vehicles. Ask the provider how they handle privacy, personal belongings and documentation for insurance.
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles specialized biohazard cleanup in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Biohazard or contaminated area needing professional cleanup questions
Who pays for biohazard cleanup?
It varies. Some property insurance policies cover it. Every state has a crime victim compensation program that may help with crime scene cleanup costs. Ask your insurer and local victim services.
Can I clean up blood myself?
It is not recommended. Blood can carry bloodborne pathogens, and it often soaks into materials you cannot see. Professionals use protective equipment and proper disposal.
How long does biohazard cleanup take?
Small areas may take a few hours. Larger or long-undiscovered scenes, with contamination in subfloors or walls, can take several days.
Is sewage a biohazard?
Yes. Sewage can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites. Treat it as contaminated and keep people out until it is cleaned and disinfected.
Can I call at night or on a weekend?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.
Authoritative references
These public sources give general safety context. They do not replace an on-site evaluation, and RepairNowUSA does not perform the work.