We are prone to accidents in our daily routine. Whether getting a minor cut on a finger while chopping onions or a wound on the leg when you fall down – such common day activities are likely to happen and DO involve blood. So, does one push the red button and call professional services to clean up the blood?

1. Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd
How to Clean a Small
Blood Spill
December 24, 2015
We are prone to accidents in our daily routine.
Whether getting a minor cut on a finger while chopping onions or a wound on the leg when you
fall down – such common day activities are likely to happen and DO involve blood.
So, does one push the red button and call professional
services to clean up the blood?

2. ​Follow this thumb-rule,
whenever there is a blood spill:
If the blood spill is more than 8 ounces or more than the size of a
dinner plate, you need to call a professional biohazard cleaning
service at the soonest.
For such assistance, contact ​Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd ​(​www.bio-cleanse.com.au​).

3. If the blood spill is less than 8 ounces
or less than the size of a dinner plate,
you can clean it yourself by doing the
following.:
∙ ​Before attempting the cleanup, it is advisable to wear proper
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), such as gloves, masks, etc.
It shields you from all possible infectious blood-borne pathogens
can cause. The risk of contracting an infection is also high even
if the spill is a small one.
· Gently place paper towel(s) over the spill. You can also use a
powdered absorbent, allowing it to sop up the blood and then
placing paper towel(s) to sop up any traces of remaining liquid.

4. Disinfect the area with a solution of water and
10% bleach. When applying bleach to the contaminated area,
work from the outer area to the inner. Let it soak the area
for nearly half an hour.
If the spill involves any sharps or shards, do not
attempt to lift it with your bare hands. Use a pair of tongs or
pliers to lift the debris and transfer gingerly to a
puncture-resistant biohazard bag with a proper seal. Dispose of
it.
Clean the spill area once more with absorbent pads
and transfer the materials to another biohazard bag. Note that
if the surface is concrete, you might need to use a scrub brush.
If the surface is upholstery, contact your vendor for a thorough
cleanup.
Wash the area with fresh water to ensure
elimination of any residue.

5. Disinfect all tools used in the process, such as
tongs, pliers, dust pans, etc.
Dispose your used PPE.
We have a host of professionally trained bio hazard
cleaners at Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd.
Visit​ ​www.bio­cleanse.com.au​ for more information on our services.
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