1. Safety first
Before anything is touched, the crew checks for hazards such as sharps and glass. People and pets stay out while protective equipment goes on.
Edina, MN · Hennepin County
Call (877) 812-4220 when a Edina property has biohazard contamination that should not be touched with bare hands. Crews handle containment, removal, cleaning and disinfecting, and answer your questions as they go.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Trauma cleanup, death cleanup and sewage cleanup all fall under the heading of biohazard cleanup. Each one deals with contaminated materials that need special handling, disinfectants and waste disposal.
If contamination is found at your property in Edina or elsewhere in Hennepin County, call Edina Biohazard Cleanup Help and get one team for the whole job. That means containment, removal of soaked materials, disinfection, odor treatment and waste disposal.
About 36% of older adults in Edina live alone, and a death at home can go unnoticed for days, which is when biohazard cleanup becomes urgent. Older housing is common in Edina, with about 68% built before 1980, and porous flooring and plaster often need removal after a biohazard event.
What biohazard cleanup covers:
Before anything is touched, the crew checks for hazards such as sharps and glass. People and pets stay out while protective equipment goes on.
Crews wear gloves, eye protection, respirators and disposable suits. Doors close, vents are managed and the work zone is marked.
Contaminated material is removed and sealed. Every affected surface is cleaned, then disinfected with products that stay wet for the full contact time.
The crew goes through the finished space with the owner or manager. Waste leaves in sealed containers and the property is ready for the next step.
Biohazard cleanup in Edina, MN typically costs $1,500 to $25,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
The price of biohazard cleanup depends mostly on how large the affected area is and how deeply the contamination soaked in. A spill on a hard floor takes far less work than fluids that reached carpet, padding and subfloor.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Residential average range | $1,800 - $4,500 |
| Typical national range | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| Most residential projects | $2,500 - $8,000 |
| Full published span | $1,500 - $25,000+ |
Figures are planning ranges from Fixr, Yelp Costs, Biohazard cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, not a price for any specific Edina property. Price drivers include type of contamination, size of the affected area, how far fluids soaked into porous materials, waste handling and disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
It depends on the cause and the property. Insurance is the first place to look. Without it, the owner, the estate or the family usually pays, and in a rental the lease and local law decide. Some cleanup teams offer payment plans.
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, protects workers who may contact blood or other infectious material. Professional crews follow its rules on PPE, handling and waste. Employers have their own duties, and safety staff can explain them.
Ask what training the crew has, how it deals with waste, whether it works with insurers and whether it can provide references. A good company explains the process in plain words. Then decide if the company is the right fit.
Yes, when the source is removed. Odors from decomposition, sewage or fluids live in porous materials and subfloors, so crews take those out and treat the air. Air fresheners only cover a smell for a short time.
It is not recommended. Bloodborne pathogens can survive on surfaces, and household products often miss germs that soaked into porous materials. Professional crews use PPE, sealed containers and disinfectants that match the hazard.
Most cleanup is priced by the job instead of by the hour, because the work depends on the scene. Ask what a quote covers, such as labor, materials, waste and travel. That makes it easier to compare companies.
Day or night, the call starts with listening, not a sales pitch.
Call (877) 812-4220