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Virus keeping local bio-hazard �irm busy BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer
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ocal biohazard and trauma cleaning company Bio-One of Scottsdale has received numerous calls, emails and texts from businesses and residents alike about decontamination or proactive cleaning because of the coronavirus. According to Bio-One Owner Rebecca Wallace, they began receiving inquires on March 5, and within �ive days, “it has really increased.” “We have received well over 50 inquiries about coronavirus decontamination or proactive cleaning because of coronavirus,” Wallace said. Wallace said so far they’ve completed proactive cleaning for three businesses in the Scottsdale area, including a private airline, an event venue and a content cleaning company. “Proactive cleaning is done if no one has tested positive, but the business or individual would like a professional company to come in and sanitize the space,” Wallace said. She said throughout Northern and Central Arizona, they’ve been put on standby for numerous schools, businesses and city buildings.
Bio-One technicians have completed proactive cleaning for three businesses in the Scottsdale area, including a private airline, an event venue and a content cleaning company. (Bio-One)
Bio-One, a certi�ied crime scene clean-up and decontamination company with a full license in biohazard services, started in Flagstaff and later expanded to Scottsdale. Currently, there are Bio-One of�ices throughout Arizona and more than 100 of�ices nationwide.
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Bio-One’s services range from suicide and crime scene cleanup to medical waste disposal, odor removal, and more. Bio-One was called upon to assist in the aftermath of the Mandalay Bay mass shooting in 2017 and the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016. As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the state, Bio-One said it is prepared to assist with the remediation of the disease via hospital-grade chemicals and experience with disinfecting and sanitizing after infectious diseases. “After confirmed infection, a space must be professionally disinfected and sanitized before it can be occupied,” a press release states. “Experienced biohazard cleaning technicians know how to sanitize the area and prevent further contamination and infection. Our teams use the most up-
to-date equipment and protocols.” Bio-One does perform decontamination services for private residences, although they have yet to perform any services for private residences related to coronavirus. “A lot of residences are calling asking if we can decontaminate in case someone tests positive,” Wallace said, adding: “Residences are trying to be prepared and have the resources ready to go if they need them, but as we know, there have not been many people who have tested positive in Arizona at this point.” Wallace said they’ve seen many people panicked and scared the pandemic won’t end. “It will end, though,” Wallace said. “Follow the CDC guidelines, as hard as it may be at times, and practice selfcontainment if possible.” Wallace added a lot of people believe if they can’t get home cleaning agents, they can’t keep their home sanitized. “They can, though,” Wallace said. “There are companies trained in infectious diseases, such as us, trained to sanitize homes and businesses to help.” According to Wallace, those who do decide to use a professional should ensure the company uses an EPAapproved chemical for Covid-19 and uses proper personal protective equipment to minimize the spread of any virus. Wallace added viruses such as Covid-19 can live on surfaces touched daily. “By not sanitizing, you are not helping lower the risk of exposure to the virus,” Wallace said. For the guidelines on how to properly clean and sanitize your home, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at cdc.gov. Information: bioonescottsdale.com.
