Questions people ask

You can, but blood and bodily fluids can carry disease, and much of the harm soaks into carpet, pad, drywall and subfloor where you cannot see it. A cleanup company wears protective gear, removes what cannot be cleaned and bags it as medical waste. Many families also find it is not something they should have to do.

That depends on the company and on when the police or the coroner release the home. Ask on the call; the company will tell you what it can do for your address.

Each company sets its own price after it has seen or heard the details. The size of the affected area, how long it went unnoticed, what has to be removed and replaced, and how much waste has to be hauled away all move the price. Ask for the price in writing before work starts.

Sometimes. Many homeowner and renter policies cover some of this, and some do not. Read your policy or call your agent, and ask what they need from you before work starts. See who pays for cleanup.

Someone has to let the company in and sign the work order. After that, many families prefer to stay away until it is done. Ask the company how it handles keys and updates.

Ask the company about unmarked vehicles and how it carries waste out. Many companies try to work quietly.

No. Biohazard Cleanup Lincoln is a referral service. The company you speak with is independent and does the work.

The cleanup companies work in homes, apartments, businesses and vehicles. Say what kind of space it is when you call.

The report number, the company's written price and invoice, and any photos or letters.

Yes. The number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.