The job of a biohazard cleaner is to completely clean, sanitize, and deodorize the site where a violent crime, suicide, or traumatic accident has occurred. 

In most cases where a crime, serious injuries, or a death has occurred, blood or other bodily fluids will be present at the scene. While your first impulse may be to grab a few bottles of bleach and a sponge, this is not, in any way, a do-it-yourself task nor is bleach the right cleaner to use. The presence of blood and fluids always increases the chance that biohazards are also there, but they cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Instead of trying to clean up biohazards yourself with bleach. Bleach will kill some but not all biohazards. In addition, bleach can irritate eyes, skin, and lungs; destroy fabric and metals; and be very dangerous if it’s mixed with other types of cleaning solutions. At Advanced Bio Treatment, we use cleaning agents that are specifically formulated to safely clean all traces of biohazardous material from a scene. Our technicians are also trained in the latest and most effective methods for eradicating disease-causing pathogens.

Common misconception could not be further from the truth. Bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis, MRSA, and HIV may not have caused visible symptoms yet still be present. Bacteria and viruses pose a serious threat to the health of the elderly, the very young, and persons with immune system disorders, so it’s never worth taking the risk of taking on biohazard cleanup yourself.

Don’t assume that Blood and fluids were from a healthy person, so there’s no danger. I can let everything dry then safely clean up myself.Delaying cleanup in order to allow blood or other fluids to dry will not make the cleanup process less dangerous. Although not all pathogens remain dangerous for lengthy periods of time, research shows that some—such as MRSA, staph, C. diff, and many others—can survive for months on dry surfaces. Most respiratory tract viruses can persist for days, and HIV can persist for more than a week. According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, common pathogens “may well survive or persist on surfaces for months and can thereby be a continuous source of transmission if no regular preventive surface disinfection is performed.”

Hire a professional to make this process easier on you so that you can have peace of mind that it's done correctly.

We love our job as professional medical cleaners, but without understanding the proper guidelines issued by OSHA,  we can seriously put ourselves and others at risk of infection of bloodborne pathogens. In order to protect ourselves and our co-workers we must practice Universal Precautions and Protective Practices.

Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms found in human blood and can cause diseases such as but not limited to: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) associated with AIDS. This is why OSHA requires any job site with the potential of exposure to bloodborne pathogens be considered potentially infectious and infection control precautions be taken to lessen the risk of exposure, this approach is called: Universal Precautions.

As a cleaning business, there are precautions we can take to minimize the risk of bloodborne pathogens when cleaning in medical facilities such as: never manually compress trash, avoid splashing or spattering when cleaning up, always decontaminate surfaces with Betco disinfectants, always wear personal protective equipment, and properly wash hands. If we follow the guidelines we can protect ourselves and leave a safe clean environment for the medical staff and patients. 

Hospitals and Doctor's offices, where we go to get better, not get a newly acquired infection.  Healthcare facilities can be a hot bed of bacteria and viruses if not properly maintained.  The safety if not only patients, but doctors, staff and visitors may be at risk if safety protocols for cleaning are not followed.

While flu viruses can live on non porous surfaces up to 48 hours and on porous surfaces up to 12 hours; that leaves a large window of time if left unattended for a variety of people to come into contact and become infected. The simple act of  a patient touching a light switch, followed by a doctor touching it could potentially infect the doctor who would then pass that on to another patient and so on.  

Additionally, immunocompromised patient's health relies on a very clean environment to make sure no more viruses or infections are introduced into their surroundings.  Improper handling of linens could potentially stir up pathogens that prove infectious.  As well as bloodborne pathogens if improperly handled and cleaned could prove to be infectious to anyone that may come into contact and ultimately could potentially be deadly.  Using a knowledgable company is a must to maintain safety.  Search the for your next certified Medical Cleaning Company at:

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The importance of all employees of a cleaning company understanding bloodborne pathogens is necessary in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Bloodborne pathogens can cause diseases if they are in blood, mucus, saliva, and sweat. All employees must know how to handle exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and how to report injury and use PPE to prevent contracting bloodborne issues.

After exposure it is important to follow steps according to OSHA. Employees and staff in a cleaning company are required to be trained on the topic of exposure and safety. All Employees in a cleaning company should assume everything they clean contains pathogens and to take infection control prevention. 

Training employees about bloodborne pathogens will help prevent infectious diseases. Being aware of precautions is the first step in handling bloodborne pathogens.

There are many 'key' advantages of hiring a IJCSA Certified Residential Cleaning Specialist.

The IJCSA RCS will be professional and effectively trained in many areas of residential cleaning.

The RCS will understand chemicals.  Chemicals as bleach, multi-purpose cleaner, wood oils and cleaners, stainless steel cleaner, disinfectants, enzyme products, window and glass cleaners, scouring powders, and oven cleaners will be used properly by RCS.  Additionally RCS will have reviewed all safety data sheets on above chemicals.

The RCS will have a skill set.  He or she will perform cleaning tasks using professional techniques.  Such as beds made with hospital corners, carpets groomed in uniform, left to right, top to bottom cleaning and dusting techniques and professional sanitizing methods.

Last your RCS will have 'safety skills'.  Full knowledge of proper use of step ladder, vacuums, cleaning cloths, mops, dusters, etc.

These very specific skills and techniques along with chemical knowledge ensure IJCSA RCS is the only choice!

We will encounter many different obstacles during our work in the cleaning industry. While some employees and staff know the dangers of various pathogens, most people need clarification on the proper procedures when handling blood and related equipment.

A bloodborne pathogen must be handled responsibly, which means that employees must receive proper training and follow best practices and standards when dealing with bloodborne pathogens. Cleaning, disinfecting, and disposing of materials properly require adequate training.

Every work site should have a clear outline of the Universal Precautions but it is imperative that they are followed. If contamination occurs, specific documentations must be submitted. A thorough offense will prevent the worst attacks of the disease. Symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea and light colored stools should be brought up to the attention of the cleaning employee.

The key advantages of hiring a person or company that knows it's trade is important when it comes to residential cleaning services.

professionals are in high demand nowadays especially those that have passed the IJCSA RCS Certification. In the requirements to  complete this certification it is in high demand that they certify also in:

1) JCSA Bloodborne Pathogens Certification-- which teaches about OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standards which is a federal regulation(29CFR1910.1030) that prescribes safeguards to protect workers against the health hazards from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials and to reduce their risk from this exposure. 

2) IJCSA Chemical Hazards Certification-- which teaches about chemical substances that could potentially cause harm to the human body or even cause loss of life.Chemical Hazards(according to OSHA) and toxic substances pose a wide range of short or long term health effects therefore safety and avoidance are always important and a key priority.

And 3) Customer Service Skills Certification to provide the necessary assistance and advice to customers relating to  chemical products, cleaners and agents and on how to better use the IJCSA services which range from cleaning services, forums , and training courses. 

Are you an IJCSA(International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association) member and looking for a Professional Home Cleaning Service (work having to do with cleaning and tidying of messes performed by an individual or company which is thorough and effective).

Look no more!!! Because in the Home Cleaning Maid Services Directory you can search for you and your company a broad variety of companies and individuals who are highly skilled in the art of cleaning effectively with the tools and products necessary of the trade.

The IJCSA Directory is home to thousands of members  that are highly qualified for your cleaning needs. 

Since healthcare facilities are susceptible to invasive pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and germs, cleaning and disinfecting those facilities requires special techniques. We are always looking for ways to improve our day-to-day life, and one critical step is keeping ourselves and our area clean. We like to ensure our customers have the most pristine and safest space when they come to our locations. We want to ensure the customers understand that we care for their needs and always respond using the S.E.C. method to ensure that our customers know we are there for them.

Hello, my name is Javier Velez Romero and today I finished my Master Green Cleaning Recertification. This is twice.

The IJCSA courses are very broadspanned and clearly understandable. Besides the definitions for keywords I'm the industry, I also learned alot of basic mixtures featuring key ingredients for recipes to clean floors, carpets, walls, bathrooms and kitchens and also clothes.

It was a very satisfying experience.All the concepts are fully graspable,easy to understand and explained in an easy and unique form.Now I am Master Green Cleaning Recertified.