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 Reno to Sparks, Sun Valley, Verdi, Fernley, and Spanish Springs, a technician is never far from the call.
The First Days After Finding a Death at a Reno Property
The discovery itself is the worst part. Everything practical that follows lands on people who are exhausted and grieving at the same time. Decisions about the home inside the first 48 hours often determine whether the property comes back with limited remediation or whether structural materials end up needing replacement.
Time works against the building. A 1920s home through Newlands or Hidden Valley has original fir flooring, lath, and plaster behind the walls, and biological material soaks into that combination differently than into modern materials in Caughlin Ranch. In a small Midtown unit, walls are shared and so is the return air, which changes the cleanup math from minute one. This type of remediation is not within the reach of any general janitorial provider. Most Nevada homeowner, renter, and landlord insurance policies cover the work, and we assemble the documentation the carrier asks for so the claim runs in parallel.
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.
A Reno Death Cleanup, Carried Out the Way It Should Be
Gear goes on outside the property, always. Body-sealing suits taped at the seams. Full-face high-efficiency respiration. Doubled nitrile under cut-resistant outers. Overshoes taped at the boot top. Inside, air comes before anything else; negative-pressure handling at the perimeter of the affected zone is set up and operating before the first surface gets touched. In Sun Valley apartments, in resort suites along Virginia Street, and in rental units near the downtown core, that air handling extends to the building's return-air paths between units.
The cleaning itself works through chemistry stages. Enzymatic products break down protein bonds that biological breakdown leaves in wood, drywall, and tile substrate. Hospital-grade disinfectants address bacterial load. Hydroxyl and ozone equipment work on odor at the molecular level, which is the only effective approach in Reno's dry climate, where particulate residue concentrates in ductwork more aggressively than humid environments allow. Materials that cannot be returned to use leave the site in red biohazard packaging, manifested in full, headed 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.