Specialist cleaning for sensitive and hazardous situations

Specialist cleaning covers many challenging circumstances, from crime scenes and trauma to hoarding, drug use, smoke damage, or graffiti. Each situation requires a professional approach, balancing compassion with efficiency, to restore environments safely and effectively for future use.

Safe, usable spaces restored after incidents

Outcomes focus on safety, hygiene, and peace of mind. Contaminated areas are fully sanitised, odours removed, and risks eliminated. Whether dealing with trauma, fire damage, or unsafe levels of possessions, the end result is always a safe, usable space.

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Person in hazmat suit cleaning a smoke-filled room with a mop, debris scattered on the floor.

Who requires these services

These services support both organisations and individuals responsible for property safety and wellbeing. Typical decision makers include:

  • Local authorities and housing associations
  • Private landlords and property managers
  • Police and investigation teams
  • Social services departments
  • Families or private households

“The best part is seeing lives change through our work”

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Experienced methods deliver lasting results

Every project begins with careful assessment and selection of the right process. Hazardous items are removed, surfaces sanitised, and specialist chemicals applied. Fogging, ozone treatment, or pressure washing may be used. The result is a safe, neutral environment, ready for occupation or restoration.

Detailed information on specialist services

Explore the specific services available, from trauma cleaning to graffiti removal. Each section explains what is delivered, how it’s done, and the results achieved.

  • Crime Scene Cleaning

    Tragic Incidents Requiring Specialist Cleaning

    Fatal road traffic collisions, suicides, and murders often leave properties in distressing condition. Specialist cleaning addresses these traumatic events with care and precision. Body removal is handled by authorities, while we focus on eradicating bloodstains and contamination, restoring areas to a safe and respectful condition.


    Systematic Cleaning with Industry-Leading Methods

    Each scene is unique, requiring assessment of authority or property owner needs. The process may involve sanitising blood-contaminated surfaces, removing flooring or furnishings, and using ozone generation to neutralise odours. Industry-leading chemicals are applied to eradicate bacteria and fungi, ensuring complete decontamination for safe re-entry.


    Safe Environments Restored After Trauma

    A professional crime scene clean leaves spaces safe, decontaminated, and ready for repair or redecoration. Thorough sanitisation ensures no hidden contamination remains, eliminating health risks. Unlike poor cleans that risk exposure, high-standard methods guarantee safety, protection, and peace of mind for anyone returning to the environment.



  • Trauma and Fatality Cleaning

    Sensitive Support in Distressing Situations

    Trauma and fatality cleaning often follows sudden loss, such as suicides, accidents, or fatalities in private homes. Families or police may request this specialist support. Unlike crime scene work, this frequently includes removal of remaining body matter, handled with dignity, care, and respect.


    Careful Processes with Empathy and Precision

    Each situation is unique and begins with understanding family or authority requirements. The process may involve removal of body matter, sanitising contaminated surfaces, and neutralising odours with ozone treatment. Industry-leading chemicals are used to eradicate bacteria and fungi, ensuring thorough decontamination while maintaining empathy towards those affected.


    Safe, Dignified Environments Restored

    A professional trauma clean leaves the environment safe, hygienic, and ready for reoccupation or redecoration. Families are reassured through respectful handling of sensitive scenes. Unlike incomplete cleaning, which leaves contamination and health risks, comprehensive treatment ensures safety, restores dignity, and provides peace of mind during profoundly difficult times.



  • Drug and Alcohol Cleanup

    Addressing Hazardous Environments Safely

    Drug and alcohol misuse can leave properties contaminated and unsafe. Local authorities, landlords, and housing associations often require professional cleanup. These environments frequently contain harmful residue, discarded paraphernalia, or biological hazards, all of which must be dealt with firmly and effectively to restore safe living conditions.


    Structured Cleaning with Specialist Techniques

    Each property is carefully assessed before work begins. Processes may include removal of hazardous items, sanitising contaminated areas, and deep cleaning affected surfaces. Industry-leading chemicals neutralise dangerous residues and eradicate bacteria. This structured approach ensures hazards are eliminated, providing clear reassurance of safety and compliance with professional standards.


    Safe Properties Fit for Reuse

    Professional drug and alcohol cleanup transforms unsafe properties into safe environments ready for reoccupation. Thorough sanitisation eliminates hidden risks, protecting future tenants and staff. Unlike superficial cleans that leave dangers behind, this professional service ensures full compliance, safeguards health, and restores properties to a condition fit for responsible use.


  • Excessive Possessions and Extreme Decluttering

    Support for Amassing Personal Possessions

    Amassing personal possessions, sometimes described as excessive clutter or accumulation of household items, can create dangerous living conditions. Risks include fire hazards, vermin infestations, sharps from drug use, and damp or mould from poor air circulation. Social services, housing associations, and other authorities often require sensitive intervention to restore safety.


    Practical Steps Delivered with Care

    Every situation is different, requiring respectful understanding and careful planning. Work may involve clearing accumulated belongings, addressing collecting behaviour beyond normal levels, removing hazardous waste, and deep cleaning. Industry-standard chemicals sanitise affected areas. This structured process balances compassion with thoroughness, helping households move forward safely and with dignity.


    Safer, Healthier Homes for the Future

    Specialist decluttering restores homes to safe, manageable conditions. By reducing hazards and addressing unsafe levels of possessions, properties become functional again. Unlike rushed clear-outs that cause distress, this supportive approach works alongside social services, ensuring long-term safety, healthier environments, and improved wellbeing for those affected.


  • Fire and Smoke Damage Cleaning

    Clearing Debris and Hazardous Soot

    Fire and smoke damage leaves properties unsafe and contaminated. Furniture, fixtures, and belongings affected by smoke are treated as debris and removed. Hazardous soot created during fires poses serious health risks, requiring professional clearance. Whether in homes, flats, or commercial premises, specialist cleaning restores confidence by addressing hazards effectively.


    Specialist Processes for Lasting Safety

    Each project begins with guidance from building controllers and client requirements. Work involves clearing debris, removing contaminated items, and applying chemical sponging to treat hazardous soot. Surfaces are then washed to assess recovery potential. Where necessary, further removal follows. This structured process ensures safe conditions for tradespeople and residents.


    Properties Ready for Restoration

    A professional fire and smoke cleanup leaves a safe, stable shell prepared for restoration. Contaminated materials are removed, surfaces treated, and environments made safe for reoccupation. Unlike incomplete cleaning, which risks health and structural damage, professional methods deliver certainty, safety, and confidence for the next stage of rebuilding and recovery.


  • Vehicle Decontamination

    Specialist Cleaning for Complex Situations

    Vehicle decontamination follows police use, suicides, or fatal accidents. Each case is unique, with fluid levels ranging from minimal traces to litres. Luxury vehicles present greater challenges, as high-quality interiors absorb contaminants deeply, making complete removal more difficult than in simpler, lower-grade vehicles.


    Thorough, Professional Cleaning Processes

    Police vehicles are cleaned rapidly for immediate reuse, with fluids and residues fully decontaminated. Fatality vehicles undergo detailed treatment, including chemical sanitisation of blood, body fluids, and other contaminants. Complex interiors are cleaned to the safest achievable level, neutralising health risks even where staining or odours cannot be completely removed.


    Safe, Usable Vehicles Returned

    Following treatment, vehicles are returned in a condition safe for reoccupation, inspection, or family decisions. While staining may persist in certain cases, hazards are eradicated. Unlike inadequate cleans, which leave hidden risks, professional decontamination ensures safety, readiness, and confidence in the continued use or disposal of the vehicle.



  • Fumigation and Odour Control

    Eliminating Persistent Odours and Hazards

    Fumigation and odour control address smells caused by fatalities, hoarding, waste, or vermin. Rat urine, in particular, poses serious health risks, contaminating surfaces throughout properties. Even after belongings are cleared, lingering odours remain. Professional treatment ensures environments are safe, hygienic, and free from harmful smells that compromise health and comfort.


    Fogging Systems for Comprehensive Results

    A specialist fogging system is used to saturate affected areas, penetrating furnishings and hidden spaces. Furniture is left in place to ensure full coverage. This method neutralises odours, eradicates hazardous bacteria, and effectively tackles infestations such as fleas. The treatment creates a safe, sanitised environment ready for immediate reoccupation or further works.


    Long-Lasting Freshness and Safety

    After fumigation and odour control, properties are restored to a safe, neutral condition. Odours, bacteria, and infestation risks are eliminated, delivering results that last. Unlike temporary measures, this professional approach ensures confidence, health protection, and reassurance for landlords, authorities, and households, leaving environments safe and ready for everyday living.


  • Graffiti and Deep Cleaning

    Removing Graffiti with Care and Precision

    Graffiti defaces homes, flats, and public spaces, creating lasting visual damage. Professional cleaning removes graffiti from walls, fences, and windows while minimising harm to surfaces. Experienced assessment ensures sensitive treatment for delicate or historic buildings, restoring appearance without unnecessary damage, and leaving properties free from vandalism’s negative impact.


    Specialist Techniques for Reliable Results

    Work begins with an inspection to determine the safest method. Surfaces may be pre-treated with chemicals to loosen paint before applying hot or cold pressure washing. Experience allows accurate judgement, reducing risk of damage. Market-leading equipment ensures fast, effective removal, with guaranteed results where possible, even on challenging surfaces.


    Clean, Restored Environments Delivered Quickly

    Professional graffiti removal restores spaces to their best condition. Rapid response minimises disruption and quickly removes unsightly damage. Unlike inexperienced cleaners, who risk surface harm or incomplete results, professional methods ensure safe restoration, returning homes, estates, and public spaces to clean, welcoming environments with efficiency and reliability.


Knowledge and experience that make a difference

Decades of combined expertise mean situations are assessed accurately, and the right treatment is always chosen. This depth of experience prevents mistakes, saves time, and ensures every job is carried out safely and effectively, whatever the property or incident.

Using the best tools and treatments

Professional-grade equipment, including ozone generators, fogging systems, and high-pressure washers, ensures thorough cleaning. Market-leading chemicals eradicate bacteria, fungi, and hazardous residues. These advanced tools deliver results far beyond what standard products or inexperienced operators could achieve, guaranteeing safe, lasting decontamination in every situation.

Pride in delivering the highest standards

Every job is completed with strong attention to detail and professional pride. From clearing hazardous debris to restoring vandalised surfaces, nothing is rushed or overlooked. The aim is always to leave clients with complete confidence, safety, and peace of mind.

“Really well done guys, a fantastic result that will make a huge difference to his living situation.”

“Truly an amazing transformation! Many thanks to both for their fantastic effort and attention to detail.”

“Very speedy service and looks great — thank you for the quick and professional work.”

"Fabulous 5 star service"

How to arrange professional support

Decons can provide advice, pricing, or a free consultation to explain how their services will help. Contact decons@de-cons.co.uk or call 01352 781999 /

 07966 506102 to discuss your situation and arrange specialist support tailored to your needs.