Crime Scene Cleanup: How Professionals Handle the Job
Brought to you by ERX – Emergency Restoration Xperts If you’ve ever watched a true crime show or seen a movie about a crime scene, chances are you’ve watched police walk through a house, detectives scribbling notes, and maybe even someone placing little yellow evidence markers on the floor. What they usually don’t show you? The people who come in after the police leave. The ones who have to deal with the mess that’s left behind. Yep. That’s the job of crime scene cleanup professionals. And believe it or not, it’s a job that requires more than just strong stomachs. It takes compassion, training, and a very specific process. Let’s walk through what crime scene cleanup actually looks like… and why you shouldn’t ever try to do it yourself. First Things First: What Is a Crime Scene Cleanup? A crime scene isn’t just about violent incidents like homicides (although those