1. Hard surfaces first
Tile, sealed wood, metal and glass are cleaned and disinfected. Most of these surfaces can be saved.
Florence, MS · Rankin County
Need help after a break-in, assault or other crime in Florence? Call (877) 812-4220 day or night. Cleaners take care of bodily fluids, soaked materials, residue and nearby affected areas.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Forensic cleaning is the specialized work of making a space safe after a crime. It includes biohazard removal, disinfection of the affected area and odor removal, and it is done by crime scene cleaners rather than police.
Owners in Florence call Florence Biohazard Cleanup Help when a crime leaves a property unsafe. Cleanup technicians work throughout Rankin County, day or night, and explain each step to you and your family or manager.
Only about 7% of homes in Rankin County are vacant, so most scenes are found quickly and cleanup starts soon after release. Most homes in Rankin County are newer, but carpet, padding and drywall still absorb fluids, so crews check what is under the surface.
What crime scene cleanup covers:
Tile, sealed wood, metal and glass are cleaned and disinfected. Most of these surfaces can be saved.
The cleanup team studies the space, explains what must come out and what can stay, and sets the order of work.
Materials that cannot be saved are bagged and removed. What remains is scrubbed and disinfected until it is safe to touch.
Filtered air machines and deodorizing finish the job. The owner or manager walks through the result with the crew.
Most crime scene cleanup jobs in Florence, MS cost between $1,000 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
The number of rooms involved matters. A single room is simpler than a scene that reaches hallways, stairs, a second floor or a vehicle.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Most residential crime scene jobs | $1,000 - $5,000 |
| Most residential situations | $1,500 - $7,500 |
| Violent altercation scene | $1,500 - $4,000 |
| Published span for crime and blood scenes | $1,500 - $10,000 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, PushLeads, BioCleaners Directory) and are not a quote for Florence. Price drivers include number of rooms affected, whether blood reached carpet, subfloor or walls, time since the event, waste disposal. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
Usually not. Many owners set up access by phone, with a key holder or property manager. Tell the team who has the keys and whether the building must stay open around the work.
For most owners, yes. Blood and body fluids carry health risks, odor can linger for months, and mistakes can leave hidden contamination. Professionals remove the hazard and give the owner records that insurers accept.
Yes. Owners and managers often book crime scene cleanup to make a unit safe for the next tenant. Lease terms and local law decide who pays, and an attorney or tenant rights group can explain the details.
Many homeowners policies cover crime or death cleanup after the deductible, though some exclude certain cases, such as a crime by a household member. Renters policies often cover cleanup but not the building. Call your insurer before work starts.
State the facts plainly: what happened, when, and that the scene has been released. Ask what the policy covers and what paperwork it needs. Take photos if you can and keep every receipt.
It includes blood cleanup, removal of soaked porous materials, disinfection, handling of broken glass and debris, residue removal and odor control. Crews also sort personal property and document the work for insurers.
Discreet cleanup after law enforcement releases the scene.
Call (877) 812-4220