Paper is highly porous. If it has been directly impacted with blood or other potentially infectious materials, it must be transported to a medical waste facility for destruction. If we discover that any important documents have been damaged, the senior technician will discuss with you the procedures that need to be taken in order to salvage as much information from the documents as possible.

All BioteamTX senior technicians are trained to recognize important documents such as:

You may need any number of these documents prior to us completing the biohazard remediation. We aim to anticipate and exceed all our clients’ needs. As such, upon request, a senior technician will go to the property prior to the start of work to look for any important documentation, at no cost.

Most other items should remain in the home or property until the completion of our service. If there is any chance of them having been impacted by bacteria or pathogens, leaving them in the home will ensure that they are included in our extensive decontamination process. We will work with you to decide the most appropriate plan of attack.