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Undiscovered Death Cleaning in Telford, Stafford, Shrewsbury & Wolverhampton

Writer: Shropshire Expert Cleaner
Shropshire Expert Cleaner
Oct 18, 2023
4 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

Undiscovered death, suicide, crime and accident cleaners in Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton
Undiscovered death, suicide, crime and accident cleaners in Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton

Shropshire Expert Cleaners LTD are leading professionals when it comes to specialist trauma and forensic cleaning such as suicide, crime, after death and undiscovered death cleaning services.


We take care of everything from item removal, quarantined transport, incineration, legal paperwork and high spectrum and deep cleaning services to restore an area back to safe.


When we perform a property visit we also understand that you might not want to have a look at the area of trauma, you can simply hand us the keys from the gate and we will go and perform a full inspection for you and base our quote on what you need done and other bits that we may have noticed needs treatment based on our experience.


We also base our inspection on the type of death as this will effect the type of treatment and even the type of PPE and treatment we perform. With ten years experience and Shropshire's highest rated and reviewed combined specialist cleaning and clearance company why not let us take of everything for you.


It is the same process and system we use for hospitals and medical facilities.


When it is a difficult time for you, why not let us take care of it all and leave you to focus on other important matters?


Give us a call today and see why we are Shropshire's most trusted trauma and forensic cleaners.


Why Odour Comes Back After a Home-Made Clean


A common problem after a death is odour that seems to go, then returns a few days later. That usually happens because fluids have soaked below the surface into underlay, floorboards, plaster or furniture. Air fresheners and household cleaners mask the smell but do not remove the source. A specialist clean finds and removes the affected materials, treats the structure beneath, and disinfects the air, so the smell does not return when the heating comes on.


What Happens After a Death at Home


When someone dies at home and is not found straight away, or when a death involves blood loss, the room is left contaminated in ways that are not always visible. Bodily fluids soak into carpets, underlay, mattresses and sometimes floorboards. Odour travels through the property, and bacteria can remain on surfaces long after the visible marks have gone. A family should not have to deal with any of this. The specialist team removes contaminated materials safely, cleans the affected areas, and then treats the air and surfaces with NHS-validated technology that has an up to 99.9999% kill rate against over 260 pathogens.


The Order of Work


  1. The property is released by the police or coroner, and the family, landlord or solicitor contacts the team.

  2. A free assessment is carried out and a written quote is agreed.

  3. Personal items and keepsakes are protected or set aside before any work starts.

  4. Contaminated furniture, flooring and materials are removed and disposed of as clinical waste.

  5. Affected surfaces are cleaned, and the air and rooms are disinfected.

  6. The family or landlord receives photographs and a written treatment record.


Working Across Shropshire and the West Midlands


From its base in Madeley, Telford, the team covers Telford and Wrekin, Shrewsbury and the Shropshire market towns, including Newport, Shifnal, Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Whitchurch, Wem and Oswestry. It also works across Wolverhampton, Dudley and the wider West Midlands. Rural jobs are planned around access, parking and distance, so a village property gets the same response as a town-centre flat.


Specialist-Only Work


The company does not provide regular, standard, one-off or standard end-of-tenancy cleaning. In Telford and Shrewsbury and across the region it focuses only on specialist jobs: after-death and trauma cleaning, biohazard cleaning, hoarder and house clearance, mould removal and hospital-grade disinfection.


Why Clients Trust the Team


  1. Specialist experience since about 2009, working for councils, schools, landlords, solicitors and families.

  2. NHS-validated disinfection technology with an up to 99.9999% kill rate against over 260 pathogens.

  3. Over 90 schools treated across Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Telford and Shrewsbury, with 3,000+ rooms decontaminated.

  4. £10m public liability insurance.

  5. Emergency lines open 24/7.


Giving Back


Usable items from clearances are passed to charities wherever possible, and since 2022 the company has given just over £30,000 of donations in items and services. During the pandemic it also cleaned NHS workers' homes for free while they were on shift, with staff still paid for that work.


Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need to be at the property?


No. Many families arrange for a key to be collected from a solicitor, agent or neighbour, and receive photographs when the work is finished.


Can personal belongings be saved?


Often, yes. Items that can be cleaned safely are cleaned and returned. Nothing is thrown away without asking first.


Is the quote free?


Yes. The assessment and written quote are free and carry no obligation.


Can you help with an insurance claim?


Yes. The written treatment record and photographs can be sent to an insurer or landlord.


For related help, see Shropshire Expert Cleaners LTD's pages on after-death cleaning and trauma and suicide cleaning.


Get a Free Quote


The team covers Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Newport, Shifnal, Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Market Drayton. Call free on 0800 193 3699, mobile 07462 479 576, or email specialists@shropshirecleaners.expert for a free, no-obligation quote. Emergency lines are open 24/7.

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