Cleaning, Sanitizing & Odor Removal Baltimore | Complete Decontamination

Our Comprehensive Cleaning & Sanitization Process

Phase 1: Safety Assessment & Preparation

Before beginning cleaning, we assess contamination level, identify appropriate cleaning protocols, select proper cleaning agents, and prepare containment when necessary.

Our technicians wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on water category including respirators for Category 3 water, protective suits, gloves and boots, and eye protection.

Phase 2: Debris & Contaminated Material Removal

Water carries debris throughout your property. We remove all debris and mud, dispose of contaminated porous materials unable to be salvaged, bag and remove unsalvageable contents, and clear work areas for thorough cleaning in your Baltimore County property.

Porous Materials Requiring Removal After Category 3 Exposure:

• Carpet and padding
• Drywall (typically 12-24 inches above water line)
• Insulation
• Particleboard and MDF
• Upholstered furniture
• Mattresses and pillows
• Paper products

Removing contaminated porous materials is essential, these materials cannot be adequately cleaned and sanitized.

Phase 3: Deep Cleaning of Hard Surfaces

After debris removal, intensive cleaning of all remaining surfaces begins:

Pressure Washing

High-pressure hot water cleaning removes dirt, mud, organic matter, and contaminants from concrete floors and walls, brick and masonry, ceramic tile, exterior surfaces, and structural components throughout your Middle River property.

Pressure washing reaches into porous surfaces removing contamination regular cleaning misses.

HEPA Vacuuming

Professional HEPA vacuum systems remove fine particles, dried contaminants, dust and debris, and airborne particulates from all surfaces.

HEPA filtration captures 99.97% of particles preventing recontamination during cleaning.

Manual Cleaning

We thoroughly clean all surfaces using appropriate cleaning solutions for different materials:

• Wood framing and structural components
• Drywall that will remain
• Doors and trim
• Cabinets and built-ins
• Fixtures and hardware
• HVAC registers and returns

Phase 4: Antimicrobial Treatment

After cleaning, we apply EPA-registered antimicrobial treatments eliminating bacteria, viruses, and pathogens:

Hospital-Grade Disinfectants

We use professional antimicrobial products proven effective against water damage pathogens including E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, mold spores, viruses, and other microorganisms.

These products exceed consumer-grade disinfectants in effectiveness and kill-time.

Application Methods

Spray Application – Direct application to all affected surfaces ensuring complete coverage.

Fogging – Antimicrobial fog reaches into cracks, crevices, and difficult-to-access areas throughout your Baltimore County property.

Injection Application – Apply antimicrobials into wall cavities and enclosed spaces.

Multiple Treatment Rounds

Severe contamination requires multiple antimicrobial applications ensuring complete sanitization:

• Initial treatment after cleaning
• Secondary treatment after drying
• Final treatment before restoration

This multi-stage approach ensures thorough decontamination of your Middle River property.

Phase 5: HVAC System Cleaning

Water damage often affects HVAC systems requiring specialized cleaning:

Ductwork Inspection – Check for water intrusion and contamination in duct systems.

Register Cleaning – Remove and clean all supply and return registers.

Coil Cleaning – Clean evaporator coils if water contacted them.

Antimicrobial Treatment – Apply antimicrobials throughout duct system.

Filter Replacement – Install new filters preventing contamination circulation.

Contaminated HVAC systems spread bacteria and mold spores throughout your property if not properly cleaned.

Phase 6: Contents Cleaning & Restoration

Salvageable belongings receive appropriate cleaning based on material and contamination level:

Furniture Cleaning

Hard Furniture – Clean and disinfect wood, metal, and plastic furniture.

Upholstered Furniture – Category 1 and 2: professional upholstery cleaning and antimicrobial treatment. Category 3: disposal required.

Electronics Restoration

Water-damaged electronics receive specialized cleaning, drying in controlled environments, testing before return, and replacement recommendation when salvage isn’t possible.

Document Drying

Important documents can often be saved through freeze-drying processes, professional document restoration, digital scanning preservation, and careful handling preventing further damage.

Textile Cleaning

Clothing and linens receive professional laundering with antimicrobial additives, dry cleaning for appropriate items, and disposal recommendation for Category 3 contamination.

Contents Inventory

We maintain detailed inventory of all cleaned items, document condition before and after cleaning, photograph valuable items, and provide documentation for insurance claims.