Steri-Clean New York Provides Professional Tear Gas Cleanup Services
Tear Gas Clean Up Services in New York
Following a police investigated crime, in addition to other contaminants and harmful substances that might be present depending on the type of crime that occurred, if tear gas was used, it will require specialized methods to safely and effectively clean the area. If the tear gas is released outdoors, most of it should dissipate within a matter of hours. If it is indoors, the residue may remain in the house or building until it can be properly remediated. Due to it highly irritating effects, cleaning tear gas residue should never be done by anyone that is not trained and experienced in its proper remediation. Only a company that specializes in this type of tear gas cleaning service should handle the job. Steri-Clean New York specializes in tear gas cleanup services.
Types of Tear Gas & Health Risks
Tear gas is not a single product, but can refer to any of at least 15 different chemical compounds that irritate the mucous membranes. The purpose of tear gas is to irritate the mucous membranes of the head. These chemicals cause the eyes to tear, the nose to run, and cause constricted breathing and temporary impaired vision. Some of these gas formulations, such as CN gas, are considered lethal in higher concentrations. The most common tear gas used in the U.S. goes under the acronyms CS, CR and CN. CS gas is not technically a gas. It is shot or thrown in canisters that contain a solid material that turns to a gas when exposed to air and moisture. The resulting chemical reaction makes the canister hot and fills the air with a noxious gas.
There are different factors that need to be considered when cleaning and removing tear gas. The chemical components of the tear gas and the surfaces that have been affected determine the way the tear gas cleanup service should be performed. Certain types of tear gas are activated differently, and it’s important to know how it will react in contact with water and other liquids. In addition to the type of method that is used to clean tear gas, the risk for health issues is present due to the irritation that is caused by exposure. Tear gas is rarely fatal, but its health risks are numerous, as the toxic substance leaves behind a hazardous residue that blankets everything exposed to it. If not quickly decontaminated, it can cause skin irritation and sometimes more serious ailments like respiratory problems, motor control loss, and heart and liver damage.
Tear Gas Remediation
The remediation of tear gas is very time consuming and difficult, and it needs to be done thoroughly by a professional tear gas cleanup company. Any residue left over from the release of tear gas will adhere to surfaces for months and even years. Although it will lose its efficacy over time, it can take years to become completely inert. If you attempt to clean the tear gas yourself, even if you think that it has been cleaned it might not be, and in the process you may expose yourself to the harmful irritants. The chemicals from the tear gas can soak deep into soft goods like carpeting, furniture and clothing. Some of these soft good items, as well as food that may have been exposed, may need to be discarded due to the higher risk of absorbing the tear gas chemicals. Additionally, any HVAC systems will need to be cleaned to avoid re-contamination. The tiny particles of tear gas are heavier than the air and can easily spread and settle everywhere, requiring cleaning of every surface. A professional cleaning company experienced in the remediation of tear gas will have the equipment to do the job correctly, and will be able to clean all the areas affected by the gas using cleaning agents and tools to remove it without damaging surfaces.
Call Us Today for Tear Gas Cleanup Services
Steri-Clean New York and our team of highly skilled and experienced technicians are ready and will use the latest technology, equipment and cleaning agents to properly remediate tear gas from the area affected. Tear gas residue may not recede with time and will stay a danger until properly remediated. Don’t expose yourself to the harmful effects of tear gas by attempting to clean this harmful substance yourself. Call Steri-Clean New York today at 1-888-577-7206 for a free no obligation tear gas cleaning estimate.