1. Assessment
The team looks at where the sick person stayed, which surfaces are touched most and what materials may hold germs.
Rome, GA · Floyd County
Has COVID-19, the flu or another contagious illness spread through a home or business in Rome? Call (877) 812-4220 any hour. Crews clean, disinfect and decontaminate the affected area, including high-touch surfaces and shared rooms.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Commercial decontamination services serve offices, restaurants, schools, gyms and care sites after illness. The work covers shared equipment, restrooms, food areas and common surfaces.
In Rome, you can get COVID-19 and other infectious disease cleaning for your home, apartment, office or vehicle from Rome Biohazard Cleanup Help. Cleaners follow the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and use EPA-registered disinfectants.
Around 51% of households in Rome rent, so shared halls, laundry rooms and entryways in apartments often need disinfecting too. If you were exposed to a contagious illness, Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center in Cedartown or your own doctor can advise on testing and next steps.
What infectious disease disinfection covers:
The team looks at where the sick person stayed, which surfaces are touched most and what materials may hold germs.
Cleaners put on PPE, keep people out of the work area and plan the order of work so clean rooms stay clean.
Each surface is cleaned, then treated with a disinfectant matched to the germ. Items that cannot be disinfected are removed.
Lingering smells are treated, the waste is hauled away, and a last walk-through confirms the area is ready.
Most infectious disease disinfection jobs in Rome, GA cost between $1,000 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
Commercial jobs may involve several rooms, work around business hours or documentation for a manager, which affects the total.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Infectious disease decontamination | $2,000 - $8,000 |
| Infectious disease decontamination | $1,000 - $8,000 |
| Virus decontamination | $1,500 - $3,500 |
| Infectious disease disinfection | $1,500 - $10,000+ |
Estimates only, not a quote. Sources: Fixr, PushLeads, Biohazard cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide. Price drivers include size of the space, type of germ, number of surfaces and rooms, air system treatment. Call (877) 812-4220 to talk through the job.
Alcohol-based products can inactivate the virus when the alcohol content is high enough and the surface stays wet long enough. Many professional crews use EPA-registered disinfectants because the label shows the proven contact time and surfaces it is safe for.
Common methods include hand hygiene, protective equipment, cleaning and disinfection, ventilation and keeping sick people apart from others. Cleanup crews use several of them together when they decontaminate a space.
Some homeowners policies cover cleanup if a covered event makes the property unsafe, but many do not cover routine illness cleaning. Read your policy or ask your agent what applies. Call the insurer before cleanup starts and keep every receipt.
Wipe off soil, then use a product that is registered for the virus and safe for wood finishes. Check the label for contact time and test a small spot first. Heavily used or porous wood may need a professional's help.
Infectious disease cleanup is handled discreetly. Ask when you call about unmarked vehicles and quiet work. Cleaners are there for the property owner, not to draw attention.
Many EPA-registered disinfectants are listed for the virus, and soap and water break it down on hands. The right product depends on the surface. Always read the label for the germs covered and the time it must stay wet.
One call starts the cleaning, disinfection and disposal.
Call (877) 812-4220