SERVPRO worker in hazmat suit cleaning up trauma scene

Biohazard Cleanup Services

  • The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration*
  • Commercial, Residential, and Industrial Biohazard Cleanup
  • 24/7 Emergency Response
  • Trained, Certified Biohazard Specialists
  • Streamlined Insurance Process 

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SERVPRO of Effingham, Mattoon, Charleston
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Service Areas

Effingham, IL | Charleston, IL | Mattoon, IL | Greenup, IL | Altamont, IL | Neoga, IL | Teutopolis, IL | Edgewood, IL | Mason, IL | Watson, IL | Trilla, IL | Toledo, IL | Lerna, IL | Humboldt Park, IL | Ashmore, IL | Dieterich, IL | Jewett, IL | Shumway, IL | Oakland, IL | Montrose, IL | Beecher City, IL | Casey, IL

Why Choose SERVPRO for Biohazard Cleaning Services?

SERVPRO of Effingham, Mattoon, and Charleston provides professional biohazard cleaning services for homes, businesses, and public properties throughout Effingham, Mattoon, Charleston, and the surrounding communities. Biohazard situations can involve harmful contaminants and require specialized training, equipment, and cleaning procedures to help protect everyone involved.

Our trained team can assist with various biohazard cleanup needs, including trauma and crime scene cleanup, blood and bodily fluid cleanup, sewage contamination, unattended death cleanup, hoarding situations, and other hazardous materials. We follow applicable safety procedures while carefully cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing affected areas. Contaminated materials are handled and disposed of according to relevant regulations and industry practices.

We understand that biohazard situations can be emotionally difficult, sensitive, and unexpected. Our team approaches every property with discretion, compassion, and respect while communicating clearly throughout the cleanup process. Whether the affected area is a residence, commercial facility, vehicle, or public space, we have the specialized resources to manage projects of various sizes.

When a biohazard incident occurs, SERVPRO of Effingham, Mattoon, and Charleston is ready to provide prompt, dependable assistance and help restore the affected environment safely and professionally.

crime scene tape with people cleaning in the background
crime scene tape with people cleaning in the background

Crime Scene and Trauma

Crime scene and trauma cleanup requires a compassionate, professional, and timely response. We approach these situations with both technical expertise and respect for the people involved. Serious health hazards are posed by hazardous substances like:

  • Blood
  • Bodily fluids
  • Decomposing tissue

Our professionals are trained to deal with these unique and sensitive issues using specialized, state-of-the-art equipment. We focus on ensuring that your home or business can return to a clean and safe environment as quickly as possible. 

a person tying together a collection bag
a person tying together a collection bag

Death and Suicide

Discovering the remains of someone who’s passed away is a shocking and tragic experience. SERVPRO understands and is here to help, bringing compassion and the necessary tools and resources to discreetly clean, disinfect, and deodorize the affected area.

Suicide presents many hardships. Your peace of mind is important to us, and our discreet and speedy cleanup and sanitization process will ease your stress. We’re dedicated to providing speedy, discreet, and considerate cleanup so you can concentrate on your family or business affairs.

an extremely cluttered space
an extremely cluttered space

Hoarding Cleanup

Dealing with extreme clutter seems like an impossible task. Where do I start? How do I remove everything? How do I ensure that it’s sanitary? SERVPRO can provide the answers, expertise, and resources to bring your property back to a sanitary and habitable space. 

two people in hazmat suits spraying a living room with a cleaning substance
two people in hazmat suits spraying a living room with a cleaning substance

Rodent Infestation

No one likes sharing their space with unsanitary intruders. They eat your wires and ductwork, urinate and defecate in your attics and walls, and cause real anxiety. We will thoroughly disinfect and clean your home or business to “make it like it never even happened.” 

two people tying a bag together with a substance inside
two people tying a bag together with a substance inside

Illicit Substances

The production and use of illegal drugs can result in exposure to volatile and harmful chemicals. Our professionals follow federal and state guidelines when cleaning and decontaminating the affected areas of your home or business.

a person collecting a substance on a swab
a person collecting a substance on a swab

Chemicals and Residues

Our technicians specialize in the safe, thorough removal of chemical residues left behind after emergencies, law enforcement activity, or industrial accidents. We can handle a wide range of hazardous materials and contamination scenarios, such as:

  • Fingerprint powder  
  • Tear gas  
  • Pepper spray  
  • Fire extinguishers

SERVPRO follows all OSHA and EPA guidelines to make sure all chemical contaminants are safely removed, leaving your space clean, compliant, and habitable.

Person with a sprayer cleaning inside car
Person with a sprayer cleaning inside car

Squad Cars and Jail Cells

Keeping our first responders safe and healthy is a top priority. Contaminants and biohazards like:

  • Blood
  • Drug Residue
  • Bodily Fluids

must be removed and the affected area decontaminated to ensure safety, compliance, and peace of mind.

a person spraying and wiping down a wall
a person spraying and wiping down a wall

Viruses & Pathogens

Through our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program, we offer a specialized viral pathogen deep cleaning service that ensures that you and your space are both healthy and clean. SERVPRO can assist with C diff, HIV-1, Norovirus, MRSA, and many other viruses and bacteria.

a woman speaking on her phone
a woman speaking on her phone

What To Do When You Have a Biohazard Emergency

The need for biohazard or hazmat cleaning usually comes with little or no warning. And it can be truly overwhelming.

Dealing with hazardous materials is best left to experienced, certified professionals. But if you find yourself in such a traumatic incident, here are a few important things to remember.


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Call Emergency Personnel

Emergency services should be called in a life-threatening situation.

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Do Not Attempt Any Cleaning Yourself

Cleaning of any kind could interfere with a possible investigation and expose you to harmful contaminated materials.

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Stay Out Of The Area

Stay out of any affected areas. There may be potentially dangerous hazardous materials left behind.

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Treat All Bodily Fluids As Contaminated

Do not touch or handle items that might be contaminated with extremely harmful bodily fluids. And always treat bodily fluids as if they’re contaminated.

A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.
A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.

Simplifying Insurance

We make insurance claims easier, with fewer headaches for you. We handle the details and coordinate any paperwork, so you can focus on moving forward.

We will thoroughly document the damage and communicate clearly with you and your insurance company throughout the process.

Your insurance provider trusts SERVPRO to respond quickly—we address biohazard issues swiftly to ensure the safety of all concerned, prevent further damage, control costs, and keep the insurance process moving smoothly. 

What our
customers are saying

I cannot speak highly enough about Servpro and their crew!! My mother's kitchen and front room was flooded about a month ago and Madison from Servpro showed up and she not only knew what to do but she took charge of the situation and for that I'll be forever grateful! From Madison to all the other workers that came and helped out at my mom's house, I'm forever thankful and grateful for you guys, you went above and beyond and you really helped save the Day!! Thank you thank you and thank you!

Bitty

Great team of people to work with. Every dept that worked with me after my house fire was extremely helpful. Kept me informed throughout the entire process of what was being done and next stepd. They even gave suggestions of how to move forward to get me back in my home. Even contacted me after I was back in my home to make sure transition went smoothly and if there was anything further needed. Definitely recommend this group.

Misti Brashear

Highly recommend this company!! They did an excellent job! They cleaned everything up as agreed and when they got finished, it smelled so fresh and clean. Very happy with results! I am one happy customer!! Thank you, ServPro team!

Jennifer West

They did a great job at my parents house! So very pleased they could make it so quickly and made things easy for my parents! Makenzie did a great job and was so nice and helpful! My family will use them from now on if we need anything!

Tomeka Price

Huge thank you to Servpro!! So fast and such a relief to have our basement cleaned and sanitized after flooding!

Kerri Schackmann

Very fast, effective, and great team! Would highly recommend.

Sky Thompson

Thanks for supporting the Chief group golf tournament at Scott Air Force Base

Claude Lieth

Amanda, McKenzie, and Karen did an AMAZING job! My basement had a sewage backup and everything was ruined. They cleaned the walls, floor, power washed, disinfected, and hauled out my ruined belongings. They showed up promptly, had great communication throughout the process, and had everything looking new within a few hours. I couldn’t ask for a better experience; I highly recommend SERVPRO and this team for anyone needing similar services.

Ryan Cape (cape_ryan)

Chuck is one of the nicest guys, always friendly and happy to help in any way.

Michelle Eubanks

About Us

SERVPRO of Effingham, Mattoon, Charleston understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." We offer the highest possible standard of professionalism in the restoration, cleanup and mitigation of your home or business and have gained the reputation as the premier water fire and mold remediation service. 

SERVPRO of Effingham, Mattoon, Charleston specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Effingham, Mattoon, Charleston can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Effingham, Mattoon, Charleston.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

David & Angie Wolfe
David & Angie Wolfe
Owners of SERVPRO of Effingham, Mattoon, Charleston

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 808 commercial business decision-makers and 1,046 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: April 2024 and Decision Analyst: April 2024
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