Biohazard, Crime Scene & Unattended Death Cleanup
When someone has died or a traumatic event has occurred, the cleanup is not something family members, employees, tenants or property staff should have to improvise.
The affected area may contain blood, bodily fluids, decomposition residue, contaminated contents, hidden sharps and building materials that cannot be cleaned in place. Household cleaning products and ordinary carpet-cleaning equipment are not designed for that work.
Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning provides 24/7 biohazard, crime scene and unattended death cleanup for homes, rental properties, businesses and vehicles in Kalispell and throughout the Flathead Valley.
We begin after the scene has been released by the appropriate authority and an owner or authorized representative has approved the work. We restrict access, assess where the contamination traveled, remove materials that cannot be restored, clean and disinfect suitable surfaces, address the source of persistent odor and document the completed scope.
We approach these projects quietly. You do not need to explain every personal detail or send graphic photographs. We need the property location, whether the scene has been released, the affected area and the name of the person authorized to approve the work.
Call 911 immediately if someone may still be alive, anyone is in danger or the incident has not been reported. Xtreme does not enter an active or unreleased scene.
Once the property has been released, keep people and pets out of the affected area. Avoid touching contaminated materials, moving contents or attempting to remove sharps.
Do Not Enter or Begin Cleaning the Scene
Do not walk through blood or bodily fluids, collect contaminated materials with bare hands or use an ordinary household vacuum, mop or carpet-cleaning machine. Movement through the area can transfer contamination onto shoes, clothing and nearby surfaces.
Do not pick up needles, broken glass or other sharp objects by hand. Keep the HVAC system off when contamination, odor or disturbed material may have entered a return or mechanical component. Restrict access until the area has been evaluated.
TRAUMA & CRIME SCENE CLEANUP WITH BLOODBORNE-PATHOGEN CONTROLS
- Private Scene
- Assessment and Written Work Plan
- Restricted Access, Protective Equipment and Work-Zone Controls
- Sharps and Contaminated-Material Handling
- Cleaning, Disinfection and Odor-Source Removal
- Project and Waste Documentation
Biohazard Cleanup for Homes, Rentals, Businesses and Vehicles
An unattended death in a bedroom, a workplace injury and a blood-contaminated vehicle are not versions of the same project. The affected materials, time before discovery, access, temperature, contents and presence of sharps all change the work plan.
We inspect the actual conditions before deciding what can remain. Some sealed surfaces can be cleaned and disinfected. Some porous materials have absorbed contamination too deeply to restore responsibly.
We will not remove everything simply because the scene is difficult. We also will not leave contaminated material in place merely because replacing it is inconvenient.
Unattended Death and Decomposition Cleanup
Discreet cleanup following a death that was not discovered immediately, including removal of affected materials, cleaning of restorable surfaces and management of decomposition-related odor at its source.
Suicide and Self-Harm Scene Cleanup
Respectful cleanup after the scene has been released, with restricted access, careful contents decisions and communication limited to the people authorized to participate in the project.
Crime Scene and Trauma Cleanup
Cleanup of blood, bodily fluids and affected materials after homicide, assault or another traumatic incident once law enforcement has released the property.
Blood and Bodily Fluid Cleanup
Professional cleanup when blood or other potentially infectious material affects floors, walls, furniture, contents or other areas of a home or business.
Accident and Workplace-Incident Cleanup
Controlled cleanup following injuries and accidents in offices, rental properties, retail spaces, workshops and other occupied facilities.
Vehicle and Commercial Biohazard Cleanup
Assessment and cleanup for vehicles, managed properties and commercial spaces where contamination may affect upholstery, flooring, trim, equipment or concealed assemblies.
Call Us Today for Biohazard Services
Call Xtreme and tell us the property location, whether the scene has been released, which area is affected and who is authorized to approve the work.
You do not need to send graphic photographs or explain the entire story. We will ask for the information needed to evaluate access, immediate hazards and the appropriate next step.
Our team is available 24/7 for biohazard, crime scene, blood and unattended death cleanup in Kalispell and throughout the Flathead Valley.
Biohazard Cleanup in Kalispell and Northwest Montana
Xtreme is based in Kalispell and provides discreet biohazard, trauma-scene and unattended death cleanup throughout the Flathead Valley and surrounding Northwest Montana communities.
Primary service areas include:
- Bigfork
- Columbia Falls
- Eureka
- Lakeside
- Libby
- Polson
- Somers
- Whitefish
- Don’t see your area? Give us a call today at (406) 471-1143.
Frequently Asked Questions
The family arranges cleanup, which surprises most people. Police, coroners, and funeral homes remove the deceased, and everything else remains. No family member should ever perform this cleanup. Beyond the real disease risk in biological material, you do not want your last memory of your loved one to be cleaning them up. That is traumatic and hard to move past in an already difficult time. Professional biohazard technicians handle it with discretion and care, so the family never has to. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning handles these calls with discretion.
Small amounts from a household injury on a hard surface, with gloves and disinfectant, yes. Significant amounts, no. Blood carries hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV, and hepatitis B survives on surfaces for up to a week. Blood also penetrates grout lines, flooring seams, and upholstery far beyond what surface cleaning reaches, and OSHA classifies this work as regulated bloodborne pathogen exposure for good reason. Professional cleanup removes what soaked in, not what shows. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning is trained and equipped for it.
When a person dies alone and is not found for days or weeks, decomposition releases biological fluids and gases into flooring, subfloor, walls, and the air system. Cleanup requires removing affected structural materials, treating everything the process touched, neutralizing odor at the molecular level, and verifying the space is biologically safe. It is the most technically demanding cleanup in residential work, and no family should face any part of it. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning handles unattended death scenes across the Flathead Valley with complete discretion.
Smaller scenes run $1,000 to $5,000. Unattended deaths with structural involvement commonly run $5,000 to $25,000 because affected flooring and subfloor must be removed. Homeowner policies frequently reimburse biohazard and crime scene cleanup, but the work has to happen right away, so we do not wait on a claim to start. We keep a card on file and bill the work upfront on a time-and-materials basis, with an inspection fee to begin. You pay us, then file with your insurance for reimbursement, and we give you the documentation your claim needs.
Often yes. Many policies reimburse biohazard remediation after a crime, accident, or death in the home, and some states' victim compensation funds contribute for crime victims. Because the cleanup cannot wait for a claim to process, we bill you upfront and hand you the documentation to file for reimbursement. The paperwork is the last thing a grieving family should manage, so a restoration company experienced with these claims matters. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning documents the scene to claim standards so your reimbursement goes smoothly.
Household disinfectants work on surfaces they contact, and biological contamination does not stay on surfaces. Fluids wick into carpet pad, subfloor, wall cavities, and upholstery where no spray reaches, pathogens survive in porous materials for days to weeks, and improper cleanup spreads contamination to clean areas. Professional work uses hospital-grade disinfectants, removal of penetrated materials, and verification testing. The difference is the difference between looking clean and being safe. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning cleans to verification, not appearance.
As soon as the scene is released. Biological material breaks down hourly, odor compounds penetrate deeper into materials daily, and pathogens remain active throughout. Faster response means less material removed and lower cost, and it means the family re-enters a safe space sooner. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning responds 24/7 across Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, and the valley.
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, MRSA, and a range of bacterial pathogens. Hepatitis B survives outside the body for up to 7 days, hepatitis C for up to 3 weeks under some conditions. Infection risk runs through cuts, splashes, and contaminated surfaces touched later. This is why OSHA regulates occupational exposure and why biohazard work uses sealed protective equipment and medical waste disposal. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning treats every scene under universal precautions.
Yes, with care, discretion, and respect for your family. Our crews are discreet, work behind closed doors, and handle every step so no family member ever sees the scene again. Insurance frequently reimburses the work. Nobody should carry those images, and handing the room to professionals is an act of self-protection, not avoidance.
Not from us. Discretion is a core part of biohazard service: no signage about the nature of the work, no conversations, and complete confidentiality. Many families simply tell anyone who asks that they had some cleaning done. Your family's privacy survives the cleanup. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning has served Flathead Valley families quietly for years, which is exactly why you have not heard the stories.
Most scenes take one to three days. Unattended deaths with structural removal can take longer, and odor treatment sometimes adds a day of equipment time. Crews work continuously until the space is safe, and Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning coordinates directly with property managers, families, or attorneys so nobody has to be present. Call (406) 471-1143 and the process starts the same day the scene is released.
Materials biological contamination penetrated, typically carpet, pad, mattresses, and upholstered furniture, are removed and disposed of as regulated medical waste through licensed channels, and the removal is documented for insurance replacement. Hard non-porous items usually disinfect and stay. Regulated disposal is not optional, since contaminated material in a dumpster is a public health violation. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning manages disposal and documentation end to end.