Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Risk
How long HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C survive outside the body, what surfaces hold, and what that means for anyone deciding whether to clean something themselves.
How Long Does Norovirus Live on Surfaces?
Norovirus can live on surfaces for days to weeks, the CDC says. How long it lasts on each surface, what kills it, which Lysol products are on EPA's list, and how to clean up.
How Long Can Hep B Survive on Surfaces?
Hepatitis B stays infectious on a dry surface for at least 7 days, according to the CDC. How long hep C and HIV last, whether dried blood is dangerous, and what kills all three.
Other topics
Everything else covered on the blog, grouped by what you are trying to work out.
Cleanup Guides
Step-by-step guides to sewage, sharps, chemical spills, and other biohazard cleanups.
4 articlesCost & Pricing
Real prices for crime scene, hoarding, and trauma cleanup, plus what insurance covers.
3 articlesHiring Guide
Certifications that matter, red flags to walk away from, and questions to ask first.
2 articlesInsurance & Payment
Homeowners coverage, filing a claim step by step, and what to do if it is denied.
2 articlesDrug Contamination
Meth lab signs, fentanyl residue risk, testing, and state-by-state cleanup laws.
3 articlesProperty & Real Estate
Property value impact, disclosure duties, and what landlords owe after an event.
3 articlesRegulations & Compliance
What counts as a biohazard, employer OSHA duties, and when to call a pro.
2 articlesNews
Overdose data, regulatory changes, and news from the bio-restoration industry.
1 articleDIY vs Professional
Where DIY blood cleanup is safe, and the point where it stops being safe.
1 articleWater Damage
The 24 to 48 hour mold window, and what to do in the first day.
1 articleEmotional Support
Guidance for families in the days after a traumatic loss.
1 articleCompany Spotlight
How real bio-restoration crews run a job, in their own words.
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