Hawaii
FAQs
Find answers to common questions here, or feel free to contact us directly for guidance tailored to your specific situation.
How to Get Rid of a Mattress After a Death?
After there is a death on a mattress and there are blood or bodily fluids on it, you need professional biohazard cleaners to handle it on your behalf. A professional biohazard cleaner will cut out from the mattress all materials infected with body fluids to dispose of them as biohazardous waste. The rest of the mattress can then be thrown away responsibly.
Who is Responsible for Cleaning Up an Apartment After a Death?
Typically, the person or people on the lease are responsible for cleaning out the apartment and returning it in good condition, aside from normal wear and tear. If there were two or more people on the lease and only one of them passed away, it will be up to the other person or people to make sure the apartment is professionally cleaned of all biohazards before the next of kin clean out the possessions of the one who passed away. If there was only one person on the lease and they died, then it will be up to their estate to pay for the property cleanup.
In some cases, the person who signed the lease and then passed away had no assets for which to pay for the cleaning. In these cases, it is still the legal responsibility of the property owner to make sure all biohazards have been professionally removed and the property made safe. The rental property cannot be legally rented out until this vital step is taken. While you will need to check Hawaii state law for specifics, you should be able to use the tenant’s deposit to pay for any needed biohazard cleanup.
Who is responsible for cleaning up a crime scene?
Many people assume that the police or investigators take care of crime scene cleanup, but that is not the case. Once law enforcement finishes their investigation, it is usually the property owner’s responsibility to handle the cleanup. While in some cases they may be able to recover costs through insurance or from another responsible party, it typically falls on the property owner to arrange and pay for professional cleanup services.
What is the Difference Between Hazmat and Biohazard Cleanup?
When looking for a company to conduct hazardous material or blood cleanup, you will likely come across two types of companies: biohazard and hazmat. While they both clean hazards that only well-trained people should handle, there are many critical differences needing to be considered when deciding who to hire.
