SERVICE / 03 TEXAS · 24/7
Unattended Death Cleanup
Full decontamination and odor neutralization after extended decomposition.
OVERVIEW
What this work actually involves.
When a death goes undiscovered for days or weeks, decomposition releases fluids and odor that penetrate flooring, subfloor, drywall, and HVAC systems. The contamination is invisible in places and cannot be resolved by surface cleaning.
KRI performs complete unattended-death remediation: locating and removing all affected material, decontaminating structural surfaces, and neutralizing odor at the molecular level. We document the work with a certificate of decontamination accepted by insurers, landlords, and county health departments.
PROTOCOL / 03
The same six steps. Every single call.
Crime scene and biohazard remediation isn't improvised. Every KRI job follows the same documented protocol, from dispatch to certificate of safe habitation.
- 1
Equip
Full PPE — Tyvek, P100 respirators, double nitrile, eye protection — staged before any technician enters the affected area.
- 2
Restrict
Physical containment and access control. Adjacent rooms are sealed; HVAC is isolated; entry is logged.
- 3
Remove
Unsalvageable porous material is cut out, double-bagged as regulated waste, and chain-of-custody documented for disposal.
- 4
Sanitize
Hospital-grade disinfection — multiple passes with EPA-registered tuberculocidals across every reachable surface.
- 5
Verify
ATP swab testing and visual re-inspection confirm the area meets the IICRC S540 standard for biohazard remediation.
- 6
Certify
Written certificate of decontamination — accepted by insurers, landlords, and county health departments.
QUESTIONS / UNATTENDED DEATH CLEANUP
The things people actually ask.
- Why can't a regular cleaning company handle this?
Decomposition is a Category 3 biohazard. Resolving it requires bloodborne-pathogen certification, regulated medical-waste transport, and the ability to find contamination that has soaked below visible surfaces. Standard cleaners are neither licensed nor equipped for it.
- Can the odor really be removed completely?
Yes — but only by removing the source material first, then treating the structure. We do not mask odor with fragrance. We remove contaminated material, decontaminate, and use ozone, hydroxyl, and thermal-fogging treatments until the space tests clean.
- Who pays for the cleanup?
Property insurance frequently covers unattended-death remediation. We bill directly when possible. For estate or landlord situations, we provide itemized quotes and documentation suitable for reimbursement.
RELATED
Other things we handle.
Every service is staffed by the same certified crews and follows the same six-step protocol.
DISPATCH / 24/7
When you need us, you'll know.
Call the 24/7 line first. We answer in person, ask only what we need to dispatch a crew, and confirm an arrival window before we hang up.