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Sanitisation and odor control after biohazard

Sanitisation follows cleanup — not a substitute for proper waste removal.

Hand sanitiser dispenser stand in a public space
Photo: Mint0ri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Sanitisation follows cleanup — not a substitute for proper waste removal.

Do this first

  • Secure the property and keep others out.
  • Wait for police / health authorities to release the scene.
  • Do not clean bloodborne materials, sharps or biohazard waste yourself.

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