Standard cleaning crew
Stops at the Surface
Standard cleaning only treats visible surfaces, leaving hidden pathogens and odors trapped deep within.
Remnant
Certified Decontamination
We eliminate biohazards at the molecular level, using advanced ATP testing to guarantee 100% decontamination.
From Aurora to Denver, Centennial, Parker, Commerce City, and Green Valley Ranch, a technician is never far from the call.
An Unattended Death in an Aurora Home and What Comes Next
The hours after a death is discovered are difficult enough on their own, and the property side does not pause for arrangements. Practical decisions about the home land on family members in no state to be making them, and what happens in the first 48 hours often shapes how much of the property can be returned to use without significant reconstruction.
Aurora has one quirk most cities do not have. The jurisdiction handling the death depends on which side of Colfax Avenue the property sits on. North of Colfax, the case goes to the Adams County Coroner's Office. South of Colfax, it goes to Arapahoe County. Either way, once the property is released to the family, the cleanup is on the owner's side, and it cannot be handled by a regular cleaning service. The medical waste disposal, the pathogen exposure, and the documentation are all outside what those services are equipped for. The property variation across Aurora also matters: mid-century homes in Hoffman Heights and the Original Aurora neighborhoods have older construction that absorbs differently than the newer master-planned builds in Saddle Rock or Painted Prairie. Most Colorado homeowner and renter policies cover professional remediation, and we prepare what the carrier asks for so the insurance process moves on its own track.
Our Step-by-Step Death Cleanup Process
Family Walkthrough
A technician arrives, walks the home with the family or representative, and explains what the cleanup will involve before anything begins.
Scene Containment
Sheeting and air filtration close off the affected room so contamination and odor don't reach the rest of the home..
Material Removal
Flooring, padding, drywall, and any furniture that has absorbed biological matter is removed and disposed of through licensed channels.
Deep Decontamination
Remaining surfaces are washed with hospital-grade disinfectants chosen for the pathogens present in decomposition events.
Odor Neutralization
Hydroxyl and ozone equipment break down the molecules behind the smell, treating the air, walls, and remaining materials.
Final Walkthrough
The space is reviewed with the family, photos and a written report are provided, and the home is returned ready for the next step.
Containment First, Chemistry Second, Verification Last
Before the door to the affected area opens, the crew is already gearing up in the driveway or hallway. Tyvek that seals at the cuffs and ankles, full-face HEPA respiration, two layers of nitrile under cut-resistant outer gloves, taped boot covers. Inside, the first phase is air management. HEPA-filtered negative-pressure containment goes up at the perimeter of the affected zone before any surface inside it gets touched. For Aurora's apartment stock through the central corridor and the multi-family properties near Buckley, the containment design extends to shared ventilation paths so the work does not migrate into adjacent units.
Cleaning then runs through chemistry phases. Enzymatic chemistry breaks down protein bonds left in wood, drywall, and tile substrate, with particular attention to the original construction materials common in the older Aurora neighborhoods near East Colfax. Hospital-grade disinfectants address the bacterial side. Hydroxyl or ozone equipment dismantles odor compounds at the molecular level, which matters more in the dry Aurora climate where particulate residue tends to settle into HVAC components more aggressively than in humid environments. Materials that the property cannot keep go out red-bagged at the property, manifested, and tracked to a licensed disposal facility.
The Death Cleanup Situations We Handle
Families restoring a home after a parent, spouse, or relative passes
Landlords and estate representatives reclaiming a unit after a tenant's death
OSHA
Certified
24/7
Response
99.9%
Cleanup Success Rate
"My mother passed in her home and wasn't found for several days. The team handled the cleanup gently and didn't rush us through any of it. The house felt like hers again afterward."
Still Have Questions?
When can the cleanup begin?
Work starts after the medical examiner or coroner has released the scene. Until then, the property remains part of an official process and shouldn't be entered or disturbed by family or any cleaning team.
How long does a typical cleanup take?
Most jobs are completed in one to two days. Cases involving advanced decomposition, larger homes, or contamination that has reached structural materials may extend longer depending on the scope.
Will the smell really go away?
Yes, when the cleanup is done properly. Surface cleaning alone can't reach the molecules behind decomposition odor, which is why hydroxyl and ozone equipment are used to break those compounds down.
Will neighbors notice anything?
Trucks and uniforms carry no biohazard branding, and the work is done quietly. Most neighbors won't be able to tell the difference between our visit and any other service call.