Tulsa, Oklahoma
Crime scene cleanup in Tulsa
After a homicide, assault or other violent crime, an independent crime scene cleanup company can take over once police have released the home.
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After the investigation
When the police leave
Police and, where someone died, the medical examiner finish their work first. They do not clean. When the scene is released, the home is handed back to the owner or tenant as it is, and the cleanup is arranged privately.
A crime scene cleanup company removes blood and other body fluids, takes out soaked carpet, padding, drywall or furniture where needed, cleans and disinfects what stays, and packs the waste in sealed containers for disposal.
Ask whether residue left after the investigation, such as fingerprint powder, can be cleaned at the same visit.
What a crime scene cleanup usually involves
A walk-through
The company looks at every affected room, including places fluids may have run, such as under flooring.
Containment
Rooms may be sealed with plastic sheeting to keep the rest of the house clean.
Removal
Porous material that cannot be cleaned is cut out and bagged.
Cleaning and disinfection
Hard surfaces are cleaned and then disinfected.
Disposal and paperwork
Waste leaves in sealed containers. You get an invoice for insurance or compensation.
Good to know
Police release
Ask the investigating officer when the home is released. Tulsa Police non-emergency: 918-596-9222.
Protective equipment
OSHA describes bloodborne pathogens as germs in human blood that can cause disease, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. Its Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) is the rule employers follow when workers may be exposed.
Your records
Photos before and after, and an itemized invoice, help with an insurer or a compensation claim.
Questions
Does the State of Oklahoma pay for crime scene cleanup?
The Crime Victims Compensation program, run by the District Attorneys Council, can help with reasonable crime scene cleanup costs after insurance and other sources, for eligible victims and families. See the program page.
Can I clean it myself?
It is your home and your choice, but blood can carry germs and soak further than it looks. Many families prefer not to see the room again before it is clean.
How long does it take?
It depends on how many rooms are affected and how much has to be removed. The company can estimate after it has seen the space.
Other situations
- Unattended death cleanupWhen someone died alone and was not found for some time.
- Suicide cleanupQuiet, careful cleaning so the family does not have to do it.
- Blood and bodily fluid cleanupInjuries, accidents and medical events at home or at work.
- Hoarding with biohazardsHomes with animal or human waste, sharps or spoiled food under the clutter.
- Infectious disease disinfectionCleaning and disinfecting after an illness, where the risk is in body fluids.
- Car and vehicle cleanupBlood or bodily fluids in a car, truck or van.
Whenever you are ready
A calm conversation, then your decision
Some people call the same evening. Others wait until family has arrived or the service is over. Until then, keep the door to the affected room shut and keep children and pets out.
Speak with a cleanup company
The call goes to an independent company that works in your ZIP code. Describe what happened in your own words, ask how they would handle it and how they set the price, then decide.
Call (918) 233-9295Calls answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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