1. Wait for release, then assess
Cleanup starts only after investigators release the property. The crew then walks the space and maps where fluids reached.
CARE, Baltimore, MD · City of Baltimore
Is a loved one's home or a rental in CARE waiting for homicide cleaning? Call (877) 812-4220. Cleaners work quietly, disinfect every affected surface and remove odor at its source.
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To clean up homicide scenes means to remove contaminated materials, disinfect everything fluids touched and eliminate odor. The work follows safety rules for bloodborne pathogens and is done discreetly.
After a homicide in CARE, you can get help restoring the property. Owners and families in City of Baltimore hand the hardest part of the aftermath to cleaners and stay informed. Call CARE Biohazard Cleanup Help to begin.
About 82% of homes in Baltimore were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb fluids deeply. About 13% of housing in Baltimore is vacant, so owners living elsewhere can get homicide cleanup set up by phone through a key holder.
Homicide Cleanup in CARE usually includes:
Cleanup starts only after investigators release the property. The crew then walks the space and maps where fluids reached.
Crews place barriers and protective sheeting and bring in the supplies they need for containment.
Hard surfaces get a thorough disinfection, and the room is treated for odor so it no longer carries traces of what happened.
A final inspection and a clear set of records finish the job, so the owner can move forward.
Most homicide cleanup jobs in CARE, Baltimore, MD cost between $2,000 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
Extra services such as tear gas or fingerprint powder removal, deep odor treatment and air filtration add steps to the job.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
Figures are planning ranges from Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory, not a price for any specific CARE property. Price drivers include size of the scene, how deep fluids reached, number of rooms, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
Say what happened, when, and that the scene has been released. Ask what the policy covers and which documents are needed. Take photos if you can and keep every receipt.
It includes blood cleanup, removal of soaked carpet, padding and drywall, disinfection, handling of debris and residue, and odor removal. Crews also sort personal property and document the work.
Expect to supply a bill or receipt, itemized costs and an insurance declaration page or a statement of no insurance. Ask the cleanup crew what paperwork you get. There is no fee to apply, and no lawyer is required.
Crews set personal items aside and clean what can be saved. Items soaked with fluids may have to go. The team tells you what it finds, so you decide what matters.
Yes. Dried blood can still carry bloodborne pathogens, and wiping or scraping can release particles. Crews wear protective equipment and use hospital-grade disinfectants to make the area safe.
It should be left to professionals. Blood and body fluids carry bloodborne pathogens and often soak deeper than they look. A crew contains the area, removes contaminated materials, disinfects and treats odor.
Call any hour to ask what the next step is.
Call (877) 812-4220