I’m Gabby, I’m a cleaning supervisor for Crime Scene Clean Up, a crime scene cleanup company of over 30 years. Few people think to become a Crime Scene Cleaner, it’s usually a job that finds them.

My day at work starts anytime that the job happens. As a nationwide emergency service, we are available 24/7, and so we are on call to dispatch our teams to any emergency. A cleaner will arrive at the scene, take photos of the cleanup, and work with local officials. We do not deal directly with the bodies but instead the fluids and any hazardous biomatter leftover in the scene. We have EPA registered supplies and use our own blood (no pun intended), sweat, and tears to physically assess the scope of the matter, clean the area, and test it to ensure all biomatter is eradicated.

Pros

Blood left in a public or private residence carries potentially hazardous pathogens that need to be cleaned professionally. It’s a plus that we are able to provide this service to the community, as we play an important role to public safety, as well as boosting the psychological confidence that the area is safe and has been professionally treated.

Cons

The cons are the long hours, frequent traveling, and the risk of exposure, but helping the community and families is so rewarding that it greatly outweighs the physical and emotional labor.