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Biohazard, Water, Mold & Fire Cleanup in Washington State

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Lynn Liedle

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AdvantaClean

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Biohazard cleanup, water damage cleanup, mold removal and remediation, air duct and coil cleaning, sanitizing, fire damage cleanup and moisture control, restoring the home to a clean, sanitary and livable condition.

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What the Work Covers

Biohazard, water, mold and fire cleanup deals with the damage itself and with what caused it, restoring the home to a clean, sanitary and livable condition.

Biohazard Cleanup

Blood, bodily fluids, sewage and other material that can carry disease are removed by a crew in protective equipment, disposed of under the rules that apply to it, and the area is disinfected.

Water Damage & Cleanup

Standing water is removed and the structure is dried with fans and dehumidifiers, with moisture readings taken until the walls, floors and framing are dry.

Mold Removal & Remediation

The affected area is contained, mold is removed and treated, and the moisture that caused it is found so it does not come back.

Air Duct & Coil Cleaning

Dust, debris, smoke residue and mold are cleaned out of the ducts and the heating and cooling coils, so the system stops spreading them through the house.

Sanitizing

Surfaces are cleaned and disinfected after water damage, sewage, illness or a long vacancy.

Fire Damage Cleanup

Soot and smoke residue are cleaned from surfaces and contents, and smoke odor is treated at its source rather than covered up.

Moisture Control

Crawl spaces, attics and basements are checked and corrected for the dampness, poor ventilation and drainage that lead to mold and rot.

When Families Need It

An inherited house that has sat empty is where this usually comes up: a leak nobody saw, a damp crawl space, mold behind a wall, or a stale, musty smell. Before the house can be appraised, shown or sold, the damage has to be found, dried out and cleaned up.

It also comes up when a parent moves to assisted living or an adult family home and the house they leave behind needs to be made ready, and after a fire or a burst pipe, when the work has to start quickly to keep the damage from spreading.

A trained crew does the work and documents it, so the family has a clear record for the insurer, the estate and a future buyer, and can focus on what happens to the house next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Biohazard cleanup is the removal and disinfection of material that can carry disease, such as blood and other bodily fluids, sewage or animal waste. It is done by crews trained to work in protective equipment, contain the area, dispose of the material properly, and disinfect surfaces that ordinary cleaning would leave contaminated.

Mold remediation is more than wiping mold off a surface. The affected area is contained so spores do not spread through the house, moldy materials that cannot be cleaned are removed, the rest is cleaned and treated, and the moisture that let mold grow is found and fixed. Without that last step, it comes back.

Nobody is there to notice a slow leak, a failed water heater or a damp crawl space, and a house that sits with the heat turned down holds more moisture. By the time the family walks in, a small problem can have spread. A prompt inspection and dry-out keeps the damage, and the cost, from growing while the estate is being settled.

Often for sudden events, such as a burst pipe or a fire, and less often for damage that built up slowly or for mold. Many policies also limit coverage once a house has been vacant for a while. Call the insurer before the work starts, and keep the cleanup company's written documentation for the claim and for the estate's records.

Active water damage, mold and smoke odor tend to worry buyers, inspectors and lenders more than almost anything else, and some loans cannot close until they are dealt with. Once the house is clean, dry and sanitary, the broker can advise whether further preparation is worth the cost or whether to sell it as it is.

Ducts and coils collect dust, debris, smoke residue and sometimes mold, and the system then blows it through every room. Cleaning them is common after water or fire damage, after a long vacancy, and before a parent with breathing problems moves into a home.

Professional Disclosure

Real Property Planning is an educational and connection hub. It does not provide legal, tax, accounting, financial, brokerage, or appraisal services. Professionals referenced on this site are independently licensed and operate through their own separate businesses. Real estate brokerage services are provided by David Stein, a licensed Washington broker, through eXp Realty. Appraisal services are provided by David Stein through Stein Appraisal. Read the full disclaimer.