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Biohazard Cleanup

Biohazard cleanup in Louisiana removes sewage-contaminated floodwater and the materials it touched. Call (800) 764-5219 to describe the contamination.

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What is biohazard cleanup?

Biohazard cleanup removes floodwater contaminated with sewage and other biohazards, and it disinfects the surfaces that remain (EPA; LSU AgCenter).

Signs You Need Biohazard Cleanup

Sign What it looks like

  1. Sewage in floodwater

    Floodwater is often contaminated with pathogens from sewage, farm animal waste and wild animal populations (EPA).

  2. Mold after the water

    Mold can grow on materials that stay wet for more than 24 hours (EPA).

  3. Porous materials that absorbed sewage

    Porous materials that absorbed floodwater are removed and discarded, except solid wood and sometimes plywood (EPA).

How Biohazard Cleanup Works

Biohazard cleanup in Louisiana runs in four stages: a sewage system check, cleaning with detergent, disinfection and removal of porous materials. Each stage starts only after the one before it is complete.

  1. 1 Confirm the sewage system works

    Confirm that the sewage system works before remediation starts, so contaminated solids and standing water can be removed (EPA).

  2. 2 Clean with detergent first

    Clean surfaces with a detergent solution before disinfecting them (LSU AgCenter).

  3. 3 Disinfect before drying

    Disinfect surfaces before the drying process starts. Use disinfectants carefully, and dilute commercial cleaners as directed (EPA; LSU AgCenter).

  4. 4 Remove porous materials

    Porous materials that absorbed floodwater are removed and discarded, except solid wood and sometimes plywood (EPA).

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What to do first, and what not to do

What to do first

  • Wear rubber gloves and goggles while handling flood-damaged items (EPA).
  • Wash your hands with soap and clean water, especially before eating or drinking (NIOSH).
  • Use portable generators outside, at least 20 feet from buildings (EPA).
  • Do not mix cleaning products together or add bleach to other chemicals (EPA).
  • Never mix bleach with products that contain ammonia or acids, because the mixture produces toxic fumes (LSU AgCenter).
  • Never use chlorine bleach in or near the air conditioning system (LSU AgCenter).

What not to do

  • Do not mix cleaning products together or add bleach to other chemicals (EPA).
  • Never mix bleach with products that contain ammonia or acids, because the mixture produces toxic fumes (LSU AgCenter).
  • Never use chlorine bleach in or near the air conditioning system (LSU AgCenter).

How to Choose a Biohazard Cleanup Professional

  • Ask about the sewage system

    The sewage system should be checked to work before remediation starts (EPA).

  • Ask about the cleaning order

    Surfaces are cleaned with detergent first, then disinfected (LSU AgCenter).

  • Ask about protective gear

    Rubber gloves and goggles are worn while handling flood-damaged items (EPA).

  • Ask what gets thrown out

    Porous materials that absorbed floodwater are removed, except solid wood and sometimes plywood (EPA).

Why Louisiana Homes Need Biohazard Cleanup

Sewage in floodwater

Floodwater is often contaminated with pathogens from sewage, farm animal waste and wild animal populations (EPA).

Hurricane floods

Category 3 water includes sewage, floods from the sea, a river or a lake, and wind-driven rain from hurricanes (EPA).

Other hazards

Floodwater can include household chemicals, petroleum products, pesticides and flammable liquids (NIOSH).

Where Biohazard Cleanup Is Available

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Related services

Emergency flood damage cleanup

power checks, safe re-entry and drying steps after floodwater recedes.

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Mold remediation

removing mold growth and fixing the water problem behind it.

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Water damage restoration

drying, extraction and repairs after a water loss.

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Biohazard Cleanup questions

  1. What is Category 3 water?

    Category 3 water is heavily contaminated and can contain pathogens or toxins (EPA).

  2. Should I disinfect after a flood?

    Yes. Flood water can be contaminated with sewage and other biohazards, so cleanable surfaces should be disinfected as well as cleaned (EPA).

  3. Should I wash my hands?

    Yes. Workers are advised to wash their hands with soap and clean water, especially before eating or drinking (NIOSH).

  4. Is a generator safe to run during cleanup?

    Only outside, at least 20 feet away from buildings (EPA).

  5. Who is most at risk during cleanup?

    People with asthma or weakened immune systems should stay away from moldy sites and should not take part in flood cleanup (EPA).

  6. Which porous items should be thrown out?

    Porous materials that absorbed flood water should be removed and discarded, except solid wood and sometimes plywood (EPA).

  7. Can I mix cleaning products?

    No. Do not mix cleaning products together or add bleach to other chemicals (EPA).

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  • Describe where the water came from and what has been wet.
  • You will be connected with a local team.
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