# Biohazard Cleanup Ottawa | 24/7 Decontamination URL: https://extremecleaningottawa.ca/biohazard-cleanup/ ![DOP-tested HEPA vacuum and negative-air unit staged around a biohazard work area](/images/misc/dop-tested-hepa-vacuum-and-negative-air-unit-stage.webp) Rapid dispatch, 100% discreet # Biohazard Cleanup Ottawa and Eastern Ontario: Blood, Bodily Fluid & Infectious Waste Decontamination Last updated: September 10, 2026 Extreme Cleaning Ottawa provides full biohazard decontamination across the National Capital Region for blood, bodily fluids, needles, sharps, infectious waste, and contaminated materials. Our discreet crews respond to residential, commercial, and property-management incidents with full containment barriers, respirator-grade PPE, and Category 3 protocols compliant with Ontario Ministry of the Environment waste-transport regulations for clinical and biological waste. According to Public Health Agency of Canada guidance, bloodborne pathogen incidents require immediate containment to reduce cross-contamination and secondary exposure risk. Ottawa dense downtown corridors, rental properties across Sandy Hill and Vanier, and rural properties in Prescott-Russell all present different access challenges that shape containment strategy. We equip every dispatch with yellow biohazard disposal liners, sharps bins, hospital-grade disinfectants, and ATP bioluminescence clearance testing to verify decontamination before we leave the site. Extreme Cleaning Ottawa handles blood spill remediation, bodily fluid cleanup, needle and sharps sweeps for properties and grounds, infectious disease decontamination for MRSA, C. diff, and Norovirus outbreaks, and structural sealing where porous surfaces are contaminated. Insurance direct billing on covered claims is available for most Ontario carriers. We provide biohazard cleanup throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, including Kanata, Nepean, Orleans, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Gloucester, Rockcliffe Park, Vanier, Manotick, Gatineau, Aylmer, Cornwall, Kingston, Brockville, Belleville, Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Arnprior, Kemptville, Rockland, Embrun, Casselman, Hawkesbury, Pembroke, Petawawa, and surrounding communities. Every project follows Ontario provincial waste-transport rules and includes written documentation for insurance adjusters and property owners. - Unmarked discreet vehicles - Bilingual EN/FR crews - Insurance direct billing - Built for Ottawa cold-climate cleanup - Free on-site assessment - Category 3 biohazard containment ready - HEPA filtration on every dispatch - 200 km Eastern Ontario service radius Call 24/7: 613-702-1799 [tel:+16137021799 →](tel:+16137021799) Request a Confidential Assessment [#capture-form →](#capture-form) Typical range $1,500 to $6,000 per project WSIB Compliant & Fully Insured Licensed & Insured 12 Specialties Under One Roof Written Quotes, No Surprises Where This Usually Starts ## The Problems Behind Every Biohazard Cleanup Call ### Real health risk, not just a mess Blood, bodily fluids, and infectious waste can carry bloodborne pathogens like MRSA. Cleaning it up without training puts you at risk. ### Disposal rules are strict Ontario's Ontario Ministry of the Environment waste-transport rules govern how biohazard waste has to be handled, and getting it wrong adds legal exposure on top of the health risk. ### You need it handled today Biohazard situations rarely wait. Every hour of delay raises the contamination risk for anyone who lives or works there. What This Service Covers ## What Is Biohazard Cleanup? Our crews decontaminate blood, bodily fluids, needles, infectious waste, and contaminated materials in full compliance with Ontario provincial waste-transport and disposal regulations administered by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (Ontario Ministry of the Environment). Emergency biohazard calls are prioritized for same-day contact. Our line is answered 24 hours a day, and we can usually confirm scope and dispatch timing on the first call rather than sending someone out to look first. We direct-bill most Ontario insurers on covered claims, so families avoid the up-front out-of-pocket cost. After removal we sanitize surfaces with hospital-grade disinfectants and verify the result rather than assuming it. ### What's included - Blood, bodily-fluid, sharps, and infectious-waste removal - compliant with Ontario waste-transport rules waste transport and disposal - Insurance direct billing on covered claims - 24/7 priority dispatch - ATP bioluminescence clearance testing - Cross-contamination barrier containment ![Biohazard disposal liners and sharps container staged beside manifest paperwork](/images/features/yellow-biohazard-disposal-liners-and-a-sealed-shar.webp) ### Where we do this work Across every Ottawa district, the Gatineau side, and up to 200 km into Eastern Ontario. Free assessments throughout the coverage area. See service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) ## When Does a Property Need Professional Biohazard Decontamination? Have you ever looked at a freshly scrubbed room and wondered if it is truly safe enough to skip a professional biohazard cleanup? Most people assume that once a surface looks clean, the danger is gone. We have found that the real threat is often what you cannot see. Bloodborne pathogens can survive on surfaces well beyond the point of a visible mess. According to 2026 CDC guidelines, the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can remain infectious in dried blood on hard surfaces for up to seven full days. The Hepatitis C virus can linger for up to six weeks under the right conditions. This invisible exposure risk is the exact reason an area needs professional decontamination. Porous materials create an even bigger challenge. Carpet underlay, drywall, upholstery, and subfloors absorb fluids that regular surface cleaning simply cannot reach. If a contaminated fluid touches any surface a person might touch again, you need a specialized response. Our team takes calls from all over Ottawa for a variety of critical situations. Local residents and property owners frequently reach out for the following reasons: - Medical incidents and accidents at home - Workplace injuries involving blood loss - Needle recovery in rental units or common areas - Decontamination after a communicable illness in a shared building - Biohazards discovered by a property manager between tenancies If you are not sure whether your specific situation qualifies, just describe it on the phone. We will tell you honestly what your best options are. A quick chat can save you a lot of worry. ## Four Phases. Full Containment. Documented Clearance. Every single job runs through a proven four-stage sequence. The scale of the response matches the specific contamination level in your building. ### Stage 1: Containment Comes First We seal the affected zone using a strict cross-contamination barrier. Negative air pressure pulls through a HEPA filtration system, trapping particles as small as 0.3 microns. Airborne particulates physically cannot migrate into the rest of your building. In apartments and condos, this exact setup keeps neighbouring units completely unaffected. ### Stage 2: Safe Removal and Disposal Non-restorable porous materials come out immediately. Crews place these items into yellow biohazard disposal liners, while sharps go straight into approved rigid bins. Our team logs anything that leaves the property for the Ontario subject-waste manifest. This paperwork satisfies the Ontario Environmental Protection Act requirements. You receive a final copy of this manifest for your records. ### Stage 3: Hospital-Grade Disinfection Disinfection requires specific products and patience. Rushed jobs fail because standard cleaners ignore the required dwell time for hospital-grade solutions. A chemical needs enough wet contact time to actually neutralize pathogens. ### Stage 4: Scientific Verification We rely on ATP bioluminescence clearance testing to prove an area is safe. This tool gives a numeric reading in Relative Light Units (RLU) to measure residual organic material. A reading below 10 RLU generally confirms a surface is biologically clean. If a reading comes back high, the team treats the area again. Retesting continues until the surface passes the safety threshold. ## What Does Insurance Direct Billing Change? A sudden incident often feels completely unmanageable for families. The financial stress simply adds to an already difficult day. Professional biohazard decontamination in Ontario frequently falls under standard homeowner and commercial policies. Average cleanup costs in Canada can range from $1,500 to over $10,000 depending on severity. Section A (dwelling) or Section C (personal property) coverage usually applies to these unexpected events. Where the claim is covered, the process becomes much simpler. Our billing department invoices your insurance carrier directly. You never have to pay out of pocket and chase a reimbursement check later. To make direct billing work smoothly, adjusters need highly specific documentation. They require clear proof of the damage and the exact steps taken to fix it. | What Adjusters Require | How We Document the Scope | | --- | --- | | Proof of Contamination | Detailed photographic record before and after | | Scale of the Damage | Precise affected-area measurements | | Action Taken | A complete removal and disinfection log | | Verification of Safety | Final ATP bioluminescence readings | | Legal Disposal Proof | The official Ontario Ministry of the Environment waste manifest | That complete package protects you financially. If the insurance carrier questions the scope of work months later, you have undeniable proof. ## What About Sharps and Needle Recovery? > Needle recovery requires serious discipline and specialized gear, because a quick visual sweep is never enough to ensure safety. Our crews work in P100 respirators that filter out 99.9% of airborne particles. Technicians wear heavy cut-resistant gloves and sweep the area methodically rather than reactively. Any recovered sharps go directly into rigid containers that meet strict CSA Z316.6 standards for safe disposal. Detailed documentation tracks exactly what the crew recovered and where they found it. Property managers and housing providers absolutely need this record for their safety files. This careful work overlaps heavily with our squalor decontamination [/squalor-decontamination/ →](/squalor-decontamination/) service in older rental stock. You will also see this approach during animal waste cleanup [/animal-waste-cleanup/ →](/animal-waste-cleanup/) where rodent or bird contamination sits right alongside hidden sharps. ## Unmarked Vehicles. Insurance Direct-Bill. Bilingual Crews. Regular cleaning companies almost always decline this type of extreme work. The few that accept it usually lack the necessary legal disposal infrastructure. Handling biohazard waste in Ontario is a highly regulated activity. Without a manifest and a licensed receiving facility, that material has nowhere legitimate to go. Under Ontario Regulation 347, the legal liability for improperly dumped waste sits squarely with the property owner. | Feature | Standard Cleaners | Licensed Biohazard Team | | --- | --- | --- | | Waste Disposal | Regular Trash | Ontario Ministry of the Environment Manifested Transport | | Chemicals | Commercial Grade | Hospital-Grade (Monitored Dwell Time) | | Verification | Visual Inspection | ATP Bioluminescence Testing | Our business holds the licenses, insurance, and WSIB compliance required to protect you. The company maintains full Ontario Ministry of the Environment waste-transport compliance with a valid Carrier Environmental Compliance Approval. Discretion is just as important as legal compliance. The team arrives in unmarked vehicles to protect your privacy. Service areas cover every Ottawa district, Eastern Ontario, and the Gatineau side. Where the incident also involves a death, our trauma scene cleanup [/trauma-scene-cleanup/ →](/trauma-scene-cleanup/) protocol immediately applies. This specialized approach includes direct coroner and police coordination. If you are dealing with a stressful property situation right now, pick up the phone and call our local dispatch to discuss a proper biohazard cleanup plan. We provide free advice and can deploy a team immediately to make your space safe again. ## What Counts as a Biohazard and When to Call a Pro A biohazard is any material contaminated with blood, bodily fluids, tissue, needles, decomposing organic matter, or infectious pathogens that presents a documented risk of disease transmission or environmental contamination. Ontario provincial waste-transport rules classify subject waste into specific categories that determine disposal handling. ### The Key Details Common Ottawa-area situations that qualify as biohazards include blood spills of more than a few drops, unattended death cleanup, needle discoveries in rental units or on grounds, sewage backups under Category 3 black-water protocol, decomposing food or animal waste, medical waste disposal, and infectious-disease outbreaks such as MRSA, C. diff, or Norovirus contamination in a home or facility. Call a professional biohazard crew immediately when any of these are present: visible blood or bodily fluids beyond a household paper-towel wipe, needles or sharps of unknown origin, decomposition odour, infectious-disease exposure risk in a shared residential setting, or sewage backup from a municipal or septic system. Do not attempt DIY cleanup. ### How It Actually Works in Practice Professional response includes containment barriers, PPE, hospital-grade disinfection, sharps bins with yellow biohazard disposal liners, air-quality documentation, and Ontario-compliant disposal at licensed receiving facilities. Every project is documented for insurance adjusters, property owners, and any relevant Ottawa Public Health or Ontario Ministry of the Environment notification requirements. ## Blood and Bodily-Fluid Cleanup: Safety and Ontario Disposal Rules Blood and bodily fluid cleanup is subject to Ontario provincial waste-transport regulations that classify contaminated materials as subject waste requiring specific containment, transport documentation, and disposal at licensed receiving facilities. ### Crew Protection Protocols Contamination categories include fresh blood from injury or medical incidents, decomposition-related fluids from unattended deaths, sewage-associated fluids under Category 3 black-water protocol, and infectious-disease-related fluids requiring MRSA, C. diff, or Norovirus decontamination protocols. Each category has different absorbent, disinfectant, and disposal requirements. Our Ottawa crews respond in full personal protective equipment including P100 respirators, chemical-resistant gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and eye protection. Containment starts with barriers to isolate the affected area, followed by absorbent application to fluids, mechanical removal of contaminated materials, and hospital-grade disinfection of hard surfaces. Porous materials that cannot be adequately disinfected are removed and replaced under written scope. ### Occupant and Family Protection All contaminated materials are containerized in yellow biohazard disposal liners with sharps bins for any needles or sharps recovered during cleanup. Transport follows Ontario subject-waste manifest documentation, and disposal is coordinated through licensed receiving facilities that provide chain-of-custody documentation for the property owner, adjuster, or coroner if applicable. The finished project is verified through ATP bioluminescence surface testing before we sign off. ## Needle and Sharps Sweep for Properties and Grounds Property owners, landlords, park managers, and property managers across Ottawa periodically require professional needle and sharps sweeps of grounds, entryways, parking lots, storage rooms, and common areas following tenant turnover, encampment cleanup, or discovery of discarded medical or drug-use equipment. ### The Key Details Our sweeps use a systematic grid method with two or more crew members, working under P100 respirators and puncture-resistant PPE. Sharps are recovered with mechanical grabbers into approved sharps bins that meet Ontario provincial requirements for medical-waste containment. Contaminated soil, absorbent material, or debris identified during the sweep is bagged separately in yellow biohazard disposal liners. Coverage extends beyond the initial visible needles: common hiding zones include behind dumpsters, in landscape mulch, along fence lines, in stairwells, in storage-unit corners, and in interior hidden voids in rental unit closets, ceiling tiles, and under appliances. Every sweep includes a written documentation report with photo evidence, GPS-tagged discovery locations, and total sharps count for the property owner or manager records. ### How It Actually Works in Practice Disposal follows Ontario waste-transport rules with subject-waste manifests to licensed receiving facilities. Ontario carriers accept these reports for insurance direct billing on covered claims. Sweeps are typically completed in one to two visits depending on property size and contamination density. ## Infectious-Disease Decontamination (MRSA, C. diff, Norovirus) Infectious-disease decontamination follows different protocols than general biohazard cleanup because the pathogens involved persist on surfaces for hours to weeks and require specific disinfectant chemistry to inactivate. ### The Key Details MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) contamination requires hospital-grade quaternary ammonium disinfectants applied with correct dwell times, focus on high-touch surfaces such as door handles, remotes, phones, and bathroom fixtures, and full launderable-fabric protocol for bedding, curtains, and upholstery. Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) contamination is more challenging because spores resist standard disinfectants. Effective decontamination requires bleach-based sporicidal agents at documented concentrations, extended dwell times, and full HEPA vacuuming of soft materials before disinfectant application. Toilets, bathroom flooring, and shared surfaces are the priority zones. ### How It Actually Works in Practice Norovirus contamination spreads rapidly through both surface contact and aerosol pathways. Response includes containment of the affected area, bleach-based disinfection at higher concentrations than routine cleaning, disposal of soft items that cannot be adequately laundered, and 24-hour follow-up verification. Air handling and HVAC coordination reduces cross-contamination in multi-unit residential and commercial settings. Our Ottawa crews document each application with concentration, dwell time, and coverage records for the property owner, facility manager, or Ottawa Public Health case worker where a notification has been made. ## What to Expect During a Biohazard Decontamination A biohazard decontamination day starts with the crew arriving in unmarked vehicles, walking the property with the owner or contact person, and confirming the containment plan before setting up any equipment. Neighbours do not learn what is happening from us. ### The Key Details Setup involves establishing containment barriers with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting where cross-contamination risk exists, positioning negative-air containment equipment for airborne contamination scenarios, staging PPE for every crew member entering the affected zone, and preparing yellow biohazard disposal liners, sharps bins, and hospital-grade disinfectants. Physical work proceeds in phases: mechanical removal of contaminated materials into containment bags, hospital-grade disinfectant application to hard surfaces with documented dwell times, HEPA-vacuum of soft materials that will be treated in place, and removal of porous materials that cannot be adequately disinfected. Every phase is photographed for documentation. ### How It Actually Works in Practice Verification includes ATP bioluminescence surface testing to confirm decontamination levels meet Ontario health-code standards, air-quality assessment where airborne contamination was addressed, and photo documentation of the finished space. Ontario provincial waste-transport manifests document disposal chain-of-custody at licensed receiving facilities. Handover includes a written closeout report, insurance-adjuster documentation on covered claims, and clear guidance on the timeline before the space can be safely reoccupied. ## Who Pays for Biohazard Cleanup in Ontario? Biohazard cleanup payment across Ontario typically flows through one of four channels: homeowner insurance, tenant or renter insurance, government or municipal program funding, or out-of-pocket private payment. ### The Ontario Regulatory Framework Homeowner insurance policies with a valid claim triggered by a covered event, such as sewage backup from a burst pipe, unattended death cleanup, or vandalism-related biohazard, typically cover biohazard remediation as part of the property-restoration scope. Our Ottawa crews direct-bill most Ontario carriers on covered claims, documenting the scope, work performed, and disposal chain-of-custody in the format adjusters expect. Tenant and renter insurance covers contents-side biohazard cleanup and often provides temporary accommodation coverage while the property is uninhabitable. Coverage limits vary by policy. ### How We Document Compliance Government or municipal program funding covers specific scenarios: coroner-referred trauma cleanup in some Ontario jurisdictions, some Ottawa Public Health referrals for extreme hoarding cases with health hazards, and provincial victims-of-crime funds in violent-crime scenarios. Our team helps document the application. Out-of-pocket payment covers projects that fall outside insurance eligibility. We provide written quotes before work begins and offer payment plans for larger scopes. Every project includes the same documentation package regardless of payment method, so property owners can pursue insurance reimbursement after the fact if new coverage information emerges. ## DIY vs. Professional Biohazard Cleanup: Why It Matters DIY biohazard cleanup carries real health, legal, and insurance consequences that make professional response the standard recommendation for anything beyond a small household incident. ### Where They Differ Health risks include bloodborne pathogen exposure (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV), infectious-disease transmission (MRSA, C. diff, Norovirus), sharps injuries during improper handling, mould-spore inhalation during contaminated-material disturbance, and ammonia gas exposure in sewage or animal-waste scenarios. Household PPE and consumer disinfectants are not designed for these exposure levels. Legal considerations include Ontario provincial waste-transport rules that require subject-waste categorization, licensed transport, and licensed receiving-facility disposal for medical waste, sharps, and Category 3 biohazard materials. Improper disposal in municipal waste streams can trigger fines under provincial environmental regulations. ### Where They Overlap Insurance implications are the most commonly overlooked risk. Most Ontario homeowner and tenant policies require professional documentation for biohazard-related claims to trigger coverage. DIY cleanup typically voids the claim because the insurer cannot verify scope, methodology, or disposal chain-of-custody. Professional response delivers documented containment, hospital-grade disinfection, sharps recovery, licensed disposal, ATP surface-testing verification, and adjuster-ready documentation. Ottawa carriers direct-bill on covered claims, which is why professional cleanup is often the least-expensive path once insurance coverage is factored in. Transparent Pricing ## How Much Does Biohazard Cleanup Cost in Ottawa? Every project is scoped on site and quoted in writing before work starts. These are the ranges most jobs land in. ### Single-area decontamination One room or contained area, no structural penetration. Typical range $1,500 to $2,500 - Containment and negative air - Removal and disinfection - Ontario Ministry of the Environment-manifested disposal - Same-day dispatch where available Get a written quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) Most common ### Multi-room decontamination Several affected areas or contamination spread by traffic. Typical range $2,500 to $4,500 - Full containment and HEPA filtration - Sharps recovery and safe disposal - ATP clearance testing - Insurance documentation package Get a written quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) ### Structural decontamination Fluid penetration into subfloor or wall assemblies. Typical range $4,500 to $6,000 - Non-restorable material removal - Subfloor treatment and sealing - Odour elimination at source - Rebuild preparation Get a written quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) Insurance direct billing available on covered claims with most Ontario carriers. Assessments are free across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, and nothing is added to the price mid-job. On covered claims we direct-bill most Ontario insurers. Talk it through: 613-702-1799 [tel:+16137021799 →](tel:+16137021799) ## Try Our Free Extreme Cleanup Cost Estimator Get a ballpark cost range for hoarding, biohazard, water, fire, and other extreme cleanup jobs based on scope and severity. Use the Calculator [/tools/cleanup-cost-estimator/ →](/tools/cleanup-cost-estimator/) Why Choose Us ## Why Choose Extreme Cleaning Ottawa for Biohazard Cleanup? ### Answered at 3am Biohazard exposure is not a business-hours problem. A real person picks up every hour of every day. ### Verified, not assumed ATP bioluminescence testing gives an objective clearance reading rather than a visual opinion. ### Compliant disposal Subject waste is manifested under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act and delivered to licensed receivers. ### Insurance handled We direct-bill most Ontario carriers and document the scope the way adjusters need to see it. Our Process ## How Our Biohazard Cleanup Work Runs 1. 01 ### Emergency call Answered 24/7. We confirm what happened, what is exposed, and who else has access to the area. 2. 02 ### Contain and protect Crews arrive in Level C PPE, seal the affected zone with barrier containment, and run negative air with HEPA filtration. 3. 03 ### Remove and disinfect Contaminated material is removed into approved containers, then surfaces are treated with hospital-grade disinfectants. 4. 04 ### Verify and document We confirm the result with ATP clearance testing, manifest the waste under Ontario Ministry of the Environment rules, and hand your insurer a documented file. Our Work ## Equipment, Method, Result We never publish client scenes. These images show the equipment, the protective standards, and the restored condition we hand back. ## How Extreme Cleaning Ottawa Compares | Feature | Typical provider | Extreme Cleaning Ottawa | | --- | --- | --- | | Response window | Next business day | 24/7 answering, same-day contact on emergencies | | Clearance verification | Visual inspection | ATP bioluminescence testing | | Waste disposal | General waste stream | Ontario subject-waste manifest to licensed receiver | | Insurance | You pay, then claim | Direct billing on covered claims | | Discretion | Branded vehicles | Unmarked vehicles, neutral uniforms | Client Experiences ## What Customers Say About Our Biohazard Cleanup Work Reviews from families, executors, and property managers across the region. > Unattended death in one of our units. They responded within hours, containerized the biohazard, decontaminated the space, and billed our carrier directly through the whole claim. Sophie L.Gatineau (Property Manager) > Nobody local would touch the property after the incident. They drove out, quoted the blood and body-fluid decontamination in writing, and finished it with clearance documentation. Grant P.Kingston > They coordinated with the coroner's office and the police before anything started, then handled the entire infectious-material cleanup with the discretion the situation needed. Yvette R.Rockcliffe Park Questions ## Biohazard Cleanup FAQs ### What counts as a biohazard cleanup? Any situation involving blood, bodily fluids, needles or other sharps, infectious waste, or materials contaminated by them. That includes medical incidents, injuries, needle recovery in rentals and common areas, and decontamination after a property has been used in ways that created an exposure risk. ### How fast can you get to a biohazard scene in Ottawa? Our line is answered 24/7 and emergency biohazard calls are prioritized for same-day contact. We confirm scope on the phone and dispatch as fast as crew availability allows, usually the same day inside the Ottawa area. ### How much does biohazard cleanup cost? Most projects run between $1,500 and $6,000. A single contained area typically lands between $1,500 and $2,500, multi-room decontamination between $2,500 and $4,500, and jobs with fluid penetration into subfloor or wall assemblies between $4,500 and $6,000. On covered claims we direct-bill your insurer. ### Will my insurance cover it? Biohazard decontamination arising from a sudden event is often covered by Ontario homeowner and commercial policies. We direct-bill most carriers on covered claims and prepare the scope documentation adjusters expect. We will tell you at the assessment whether the claim looks viable. ### Can I clean it myself with bleach? We would strongly advise against it. Bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV, along with MRSA and other organisms, survive on surfaces longer than most people expect, and household bleach does not reliably decontaminate porous material. Ontario also regulates how this waste is transported and disposed of. ### How do you dispose of biohazard waste? Into yellow biohazard disposal liners and approved sharps containers, then transported under an Ontario subject-waste manifest to a licensed receiving facility. Nothing enters the property's regular waste stream, and you get a copy of the paperwork. ### Do you test to confirm the area is safe? Yes. We use ATP bioluminescence testing to verify surfaces after disinfection. It measures residual organic material and gives an objective reading, which is a far better standard than looking at a surface and calling it clean. ### Will the smell come back? Not if the source is removed. Where odour has penetrated porous material we remove what cannot be restored and treat the remainder with hydroxyl or ozone under our odour removal process, which breaks the compounds down rather than covering them. ### Still have questions? Nothing you describe will surprise us, and nothing leaves the call. Talk to a real person any hour of the day. Call 613-702-1799 [tel:+16137021799 →](tel:+16137021799) ## Related Services ![Gloved hands carefully wrapping a recovered family keepsake during trauma scene cleanup](/images/misc/gloved-hands-carefully-wrapping-a-recovered-family.webp) ### Trauma Scene Cleanup Discreet 24/7 trauma scene cleanup for suicides, crime scenes, unattended deaths, and other traumatic loss events across the National Capital Region. Unmarked crews follow forensic-cleanup protocols, coordinate directly with Ottawa Police and coroner's office, and handle every stage from initial biohazard containment through structural decontamination. View service [Trauma Scene Cleanup →](/trauma-scene-cleanup/) ![Sunlit empty living room with restored hardwood floor after a full property clearance](/images/misc/sunlit-empty-living-room-with-restored-hardwood-fl.webp) ### Hoarding Cleanup Full-property hoarding cleanup for light through severe cases across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. Our unmarked field crews handle sorting, sanitization, biohazard containment, and mental-health coordination for hoarding levels 1 through 5, from single-room clutter accumulation through Level 5 situations with active health hazards. Bilingual crews on every dispatch. View service [Hoarding Cleanup →](/hoarding-cleanup/) ![Clean bare concrete basement floor with drying equipment after decontamination](/images/misc/clean-bare-concrete-basement-floor-with-drying-equ.webp) ### Sewage Backup Cleanup Emergency sewage backup cleanup across the National Capital Region for basement floor drain backups, sanitary sewer backups, sump pump failures, and municipal sewer surcharge events. Category 3 black water protocol with full containment, submersible pump extraction, non-restorable porous material demolition, and botanical broad-spectrum disinfection throughout. View service [Sewage Backup Cleanup →](/sewage-backup-cleanup/) ![Restoration equipment staged in a cleared and restored room](/images/hero/restoration-crew-equipment-cases-and-air-scrubbers.webp) Phone answered 24/7, same-day callback ## Ready to Talk About Biohazard Cleanup? Free assessment, written quote before we start, and an unmarked crew that has done this work many times before. Call 24/7: 613-702-1799 [tel:+16137021799 →](tel:+16137021799) Request a Confidential Assessment [#capture-form →](#capture-form) - Free assessment, written quote - Unmarked vehicles, neutral uniforms - Insurance direct billing on covered claims Quick Message ## Get a Free Confidential Assessment Send us a short message and a team member will call you back the same business day. Unmarked vehicles. Bilingual crews. No obligation. ### Thanks, we have your message. A team member will call you back. If it is urgent, call 613-702-1799 now and someone will pick up. Or call 24/7: 613-702-1799 [tel:+16137021799 →](tel:+16137021799)