Death cleaning [puke]

We need to keep reminding ourselves that this is not detailing anymore. It's biohazard remediation.



Yes, there's a potentially lucrative market for it. But it must be approached knowledgeably and conscientiously to be safe and effective for both you and the client while still being in compliance with government health and safety regulations. It's a big pain in the butt but it is doable. That's why you get to charge an awful lot for it.



Watching how the Mythbusters dealt with the Vette was fun but the most import thing to note in that episode was the guy they went to for advice. He was the seasoned pro who had the know-how. That's the guy you want to be like.





PC.
 
themightytimmah said:
P.S. what kind of a$$hole commits suicide in a car? Don't they know someone will have to clean up after them? I mean cmon, do it in the bathtub, or the pavement, or anywhere else hoseable.



-Tim
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Besides being a desperate act of an individual, it is also a selfish act. The suicide usually doesn't think about someone having to clean all that gore up. Although I did see one that had gone outside on the deck of the house so it wouldn't get messy inside.





Rex
 
I had been in the towing and recovery business for 10 years. There was an article in Tow Times Magizine years ago about how to handle a bloody car before doing a recovery at an accident scene. The aticle had mentioned a mixture of 1 oz bleach to 32 oz of water. Sray down the blood and it will kill anything (viruses) that may be in the blood instantly. Now I dont know if that amout of dilluted bleach will have an effect on interior surfaces but if the car is that bloody than Im sure no matter what you put on it will still never completely take the stains out. I worked more wrecks than I would like to think about where some really gross stuff went on in the car. Pieces of scalp with hair still attached, coagulated blood, feces and urine on a hit and run fatal that wasnt discovered for hours in a ditch. I can go on and on but you get the idea. Its bad enough working wrecks like this. I couldnt imagine having to clean up that type of mess
 
spoulson said:
Even if someone offed themselves with pills. He's probably going to puke all over in the final moments, then urinate when he dies.
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Correct. I know this happens for a fact.



I have a friend 'in the trade'... (funeral trade!). He regularly deals with picking up bodies after suicides.



I don't know if people do this across your side of the pond, but a popular way of 'meeting your maker' in a car over here, is to put a hose up the exhaust and put the other end through a slightly opened window and then sit inside and turn the engine on... then let things take their course!



Bascially, after this method of suicide, when the body gets removed from the car, puke goes everywhere!



Needless to say, I've not asked my friend for any business!
 
That site probably wasn't the best thing to look at after just waking up. They seem to be able to take on pretty much anything; must have strong stomachs and make big bucks.
 
That site probably wasn't the best thing to look at after just waking up. They seem to be able to take on pretty much anything; must have strong stomachs and make big bucks.
 
I've checked out a handful of images on Ogrish depicting enemy insurgents in cars who had a date with a 50 cal. sniper rifle or for some reason couldn't understand the word "stop" at a checkpoint and chewed on some brass from an M16.



Not a collection of cars I'd care to detail!
 
I've checked out a handful of images on Ogrish depicting enemy insurgents in cars who had a date with a 50 cal. sniper rifle or for some reason couldn't understand the word "stop" at a checkpoint and chewed on some brass from an M16.



Not a collection of cars I'd care to detail!
 
IME, insurance companies have policies regarding blood.



It basically says that 'hard parts' (painted items and plastic, non-porous items) get cleaned/disinfected.



'Soft parts' (porus fabrics and foam) get discarded and replaced.



Clean the the 'hard parts' with Microban (microban.com) to eliminate HIV, Hepatitus 'B', and hundreds more.



Wear Gloves.

Wear eye protection

Use a real respirator.

Follow the substantial directions from Microban.



Jim
 
IME, insurance companies have policies regarding blood.



It basically says that 'hard parts' (painted items and plastic, non-porous items) get cleaned/disinfected.



'Soft parts' (porus fabrics and foam) get discarded and replaced.



Clean the the 'hard parts' with Microban (microban.com) to eliminate HIV, Hepatitus 'B', and hundreds more.



Wear Gloves.

Wear eye protection

Use a real respirator.

Follow the substantial directions from Microban.



Jim
 
As already stated, this is no longer in the area of "detailing" as the majority of us know it but comes under "bio-hazard" and when doing this type of work you work under strict guidlines.



Training is involved and on-going counseling is also advised. The money is great but it may not be enough money when one considers the emotional side effects from work like this, especially where children are involved as victims.



Personally, I'll stick with messy soccer mom vehicles....that's my limit of "gross" :D



Anthony
 
As already stated, this is no longer in the area of "detailing" as the majority of us know it but comes under "bio-hazard" and when doing this type of work you work under strict guidlines.



Training is involved and on-going counseling is also advised. The money is great but it may not be enough money when one considers the emotional side effects from work like this, especially where children are involved as victims.



Personally, I'll stick with messy soccer mom vehicles....that's my limit of "gross" :D



Anthony
 
Anthony Orosco said:
As already stated, this is no longer in the area of "detailing" as the majority of us know it but comes under "bio-hazard" and when doing this type of work you work under strict guidlines.



Training is involved and on-going counseling is also advised. The money is great but it may not be enough money when one considers the emotional side effects from work like this, especially where children are involved as victims.



Personally, I'll stick with messy soccer mom vehicles....that's my limit of "gross" :D



Anthony
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I agree with you fully on the emotional side effects. I have picked up wrecks in the towing and recovery field for almost 15 years. When you see some of the aftermath of a wreck at highway speeds, it does play on you. Especially when you see a baby seat thrown 150 feet from an overturned car and never knew if the child survived, passed or was even in the seat at all. It will however make you run home after work and give your own child a huge hug and make you appreciate them just a little bit more. Seen too much of it and it does play on you.
 
Anthony Orosco said:
As already stated, this is no longer in the area of "detailing" as the majority of us know it but comes under "bio-hazard" and when doing this type of work you work under strict guidlines.



Training is involved and on-going counseling is also advised. The money is great but it may not be enough money when one considers the emotional side effects from work like this, especially where children are involved as victims.



Personally, I'll stick with messy soccer mom vehicles....that's my limit of "gross" :D



Anthony
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I agree with you fully on the emotional side effects. I have picked up wrecks in the towing and recovery field for almost 15 years. When you see some of the aftermath of a wreck at highway speeds, it does play on you. Especially when you see a baby seat thrown 150 feet from an overturned car and never knew if the child survived, passed or was even in the seat at all. It will however make you run home after work and give your own child a huge hug and make you appreciate them just a little bit more. Seen too much of it and it does play on you.
 
SpoiledMan said:
Oh yeah, since the guys "method" was to stuff a sawed off in his mouth, there was all kinds of bone fragments and gross stuff stuck in the headliner to boot.
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been there done that.....amazing huh?!
 
SpoiledMan said:
Oh yeah, since the guys "method" was to stuff a sawed off in his mouth, there was all kinds of bone fragments and gross stuff stuck in the headliner to boot.
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been there done that.....amazing huh?!
 
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