An unattended death — when someone passes and is not found for some time — leaves behind one of the most difficult and hazardous situations a property can face. Decomposition releases fluids and powerful odors that saturate flooring, subfloor, walls, and the air itself, and it creates a genuine biohazard. This is never something a family member or landlord should attempt to clean, and we are so sorry if this is why you are reading this.
Our crews are trained and equipped to handle these scenes with the seriousness and gentleness they require. We decontaminate the property under OSHA bloodborne-pathogen protocols, remove materials that cannot be salvaged, and neutralize odor at its molecular source rather than covering it up. When we are done, the space is safe, sanitary, and free of any lingering reminder.
What's included
- Full biohazard containment and assessment
- Removal of contaminated flooring, subfloor, and materials
- Licensed regulated medical-waste disposal
- EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfection
- Professional odor neutralization at the source
- HVAC and hidden-contamination inspection
- Discreet, patient, unmarked response
- Insurance documentation and direct billing
Why decomposition is a specialized biohazard
Decomposition produces fluids and bacteria that soak rapidly into porous materials and travel farther than the eye can see — under flooring, into subfloor and framing, and through HVAC systems that then carry odor throughout the building. The associated pathogens and insects that follow make it a true health hazard, not a cleaning task.
Because contamination spreads out of sight, surface cleaning is never enough. We locate the full extent with careful inspection, remove everything that has been compromised, and decontaminate the structure beneath so nothing is left behind to fester.
Our decontamination and odor process
We establish containment, then remove and properly dispose of all affected porous materials — flooring, subfloor sections, drywall, and furnishings — as regulated medical waste. Every reachable surface is cleaned and treated with EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants, and we address the HVAC pathways when odor has traveled through them.
Odor is its own project. We use professional deodorization to break down the compounds at their source, because a home that looks clean but still carries the smell is not restored. We do not consider a job finished until the air is clean too.
Compassion first, across Boise and the valley
These are the hardest calls we take, and we answer them with patience. Whether it is a home in Warm Springs, an apartment in Garden City, or a rental in Caldwell or Kuna, we move at a pace that respects what your family is going through and we keep our work completely discreet in unmarked vehicles.
We also handle the insurance and, when needed, coordinate with property managers and estate representatives. Most policies cover this work, and we bill your insurer directly so you can focus on your family, not the paperwork.