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While a biohazard cleanup sounds like a scary process, knowing what to expect can help ease your concerns and set you up for success. It’s good to note that more than one professional might be needed depending on your situation, but that will be determined during the assessment. What you can expect during a home biohazard cleanup is the following:

• Assessment: The first step in this process is for a biohazard cleanup professional to assess the damage. They create a report that includes the biohazard safety level, the needed damage cleanup, and the time it should take to complete the project. 

• Setup: The cleanup professional prepares the site to prevent cross-contamination and reduce toxicity risk. This process can include tarping and creating decontamination zones. 

• Removal of surface contamination: Any contaminated materials are removed from the area, starting with large materials followed by small ones. The professional can assess any floor-related damage once everything is removed from the site. 

• Salvaging items: The biohazard cleanup professionals assess which items can be saved and which are contaminated beyond the point of saving. Those deemed unsafe will be disposed of immediately. 

• Waste disposal: The next step is carefully disposing of the hazardous waste. Your professional will place the contaminated items in specific containers to keep the contamination from spreading.   

• Disinfection: The house will be disinfected and odor-neutralized. Even more minor details, like light switches and bulbs, will be disinfected so that they do not recontaminate the area in the future. 

• Restoration: Once the decontamination is complete, the last step is to restore the home. This includes repairing the damage to flooring, walls, or even the home's foundation.  

Solar panel removal and reinstallation are often more affordable than purchasing a brand-new solar energy system, depending on whether you qualify for a tax credit. You can expect to spend $200 to $500 per panel on removal, with some contractors charging an additional $500 base fee. Some companies have a $3,000 minimum for the job.

No, you can’t. Don't make your old paint someone else's problem by dumping it in a public dumpster or garbage bin. You may be able to throw away water- or latex-based paint after you dry it out, but be sure to check your local regulations and follow the steps above. If you have a lot of paint cans to get rid of, the cost of renting a dumpster may be worth it. 

No, PVC is not biodegradable and will not break down on its own in a landfill. The PVC that ends up in landfills will stay there indefinitely. The only way PVC breaks down is in the presence of extreme heat or when it comes in contact with chemical treatments specifically intended to break down the polymers.