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Biohazard Cleaning Services
Biohazards, such as bodily fluids, blood and faecal matter can carry viruses and pose a significant health risk. Safe decontamination of an area following an incident involving bio-hazardous materials or waste is vital, to help reduce the risk of infection from exposure.
Rentokil Specialist Hygiene’s specialist disinfection service involves our technicians quickly and efficiently disinfecting the area, then safely disposing of hazardous waste, with minimal disruption. We can also provide emergency cleaning and disinfection services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our team of trained professionals are experienced in dealing with delicate circumstances and operate with complete discretion.
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Why is a Biohazard Cleanup important?
Having the correct procedure for cleaning body fluids can be subjected to a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. Employers have a legal duty to protect the health and safety of their employees and anyone else that may be on the premises.
Employers must also have a procedure in place for reporting an incident involving a biohazard as part of their health and safety plan. This plan should evaluate the risk of infection from exposure and state the company’s procedure for disinfection of the contaminated area.
Organising the clean up after an incident involving biohazards is down to the person responsible for the premises. If left unattended, bodily fluids such as blood, urine, vomit and human faeces can seep into porous materials and areas which are not visible to the untrained eye. This can make cleaning, using standard cleaning methods, difficult. The risk of exposure and infection is also much greater if a professional deep cleaning and disinfection do not take place.
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How can our Biohazard Cleaning Service support you?
Commercial biohazard cleaning services are crucial for ensuring the safety and hygiene of various environments exposed to hazardous materials. Our biohazard cleaning services encompass a range of deep cleaning services that are meticulously designed to handle biohazardous situations. Our specialist disinfection service quickly and efficiently cleans up biohazards with minimal disruption to your business or premises. Our trained experts are experienced in dealing with delicate circumstances and environments with complete discretion from trauma and crime scenes to emergency cleaning services at any location.
Our local deep cleaning services are readily available to address immediate and emergent needs, providing quick and efficient responses. With the ability to deploy emergency cleaners, we ensure your premises are not only thoroughly cleaned but maintain the highest standards of health and safety. As a specialised cleaning service, our team of highly trained consultants and technicians are equipped to perform specialist deep cleans for contaminated or high risk areas.
What is Electrostatic Disinfection?
To help you maintain a clean and safe environment, our Rentokil Specialist Hygiene experts use a range of disinfection methods on customers’ sites, including electrostatic disinfection, to ensure that every area and surface is treated using the best possible method.
Electrostatic Disinfection is a fast and effective method of specialist disinfection that involves adding an electric charge to the liquid as it is sprayed, causing the disinfectant droplets and the surface area to be drawn together like a magnet. The process allows the disinfectant to effectively wrap around a surface for more efficient decontamination compared to uncharged disinfection methods.
This makes the electrostatic application an ideal disinfection method to treat hard-to-reach, inaccessible areas as well as high-touch surfaces and touchpoints that your employees, customers and visitors regularly come into contact with.
Frequently Asked Questions about Biohazard Cleaning
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What is considered a biohazard clean?
A biohazard clean refers to the specialist cleaning, disinfection, and safe disposal of hazardous biological substances such as blood, bodily fluids, human or animal waste, and other materials that pose a health risk. It requires trained professionals and strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
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What is biohazard cleaning?
Biohazard cleaning is the professional process of safely removing and disinfecting areas contaminated by potentially infectious materials. This may include trauma scenes, crime scenes, chemical spills, or contamination caused by pests or infectious diseases.
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What does biohazard cleaning involve?
Biohazard cleaning typically involves:
- Risk assessment and site evaluation
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Specialist cleaning and disinfection techniques
- Deodorisation (if needed)
- Safe transportation and disposal of any hazardous waste produced in compliance with UK regulations.
- Post-clean validation and reporting
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How do you clean a biohazard safely?
Safe biohazard cleaning requires a controlled process using medical-grade disinfectants, specialist tools, and full PPE. It must follow infection control procedures and adhere to both the COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2025 waste disposal regulations. DIY cleaning is not advised due to serious health risks posed by biohazards.
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What are examples of biohazardous substances?
Biohazardous substances include:
- Blood and other bodily fluids
- Human or animal waste
- Used sharps and needles
- Infectious microorganisms including bloodborne pathogens (e.g. HIV, Hepatitis), bacteria (e.g. MRSA, e-coli), viruses (e.g. Norovirus, Coronavirus) and mould and fungi spores.
- Decomposed matter
- Industrial chemicals or biological waste
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Who is responsible for biohazard cleanup in the UK?
In most cases, the property owner, employer, or local authority is responsible for ensuring that biohazard contamination is cleaned by a qualified specialist in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. In public spaces or incidents involving crime or trauma, the emergency services called to the scene may initiate the process, but the clean up responsibility typically falls to the property owner.
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Can I clean up blood, vomit, or other biohazards myself?
It is not recommended. Cleaning bodily fluids or other biohazards without professional equipment, training, and PPE exposes you to serious health risks including bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV. Biohazard cleaning should always be carried out by trained specialists.
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What are the risks of cleaning up a biohazard yourself?
Risks include:
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- Improper disposal of hazardous waste
- Environmental contamination
- Legal non-compliance under UK health & safety and waste disposal laws
- Psychological trauma, especially in sensitive situations like trauma scenes
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How is biohazardous waste disposed of legally in the UK?
Biohazardous waste must be segregated, labelled, stored, and transported by licensed waste carriers. It is then incinerated or treated at authorised waste facilities in accordance with The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.
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What situations require professional biohazard cleaning?
You should seek professional cleaning in cases of:
- Trauma and crime scenes
- Needle, sharps and drug paraphernalia removal
- Industrial spills involving biological substances
- Infection control following an outbreak (e.g., COVID-19)
- Sewage backflows or pest infestations
- Unattended deaths or hoarding environments
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What health and safety regulations apply to biohazard cleaning?
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Why choose Rentokil Specialist Hygiene for biohazard cleaning?
With decades of experience, Rentokil Specialist Hygiene offers:
- 24/7 rapid response across the UK
- Wholly employed, fully trained operatives with specialist PPE and equipment
- Discreet and respectful service during difficult situations
- Full regulatory compliance and detailed post-clean reporting
- Safe waste disposal through licensed carriers
Trust us to restore safety, hygiene, and peace of mind.
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How quickly can you respond to a biohazard incident?
We provide a nationwide 24/7 rapid response. In urgent or emergency scenarios, our technicians can typically be on-site within hours of your call, minimising health risks and disruption.
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