Bio-One of KC decontamination and biohazard cleaning services

What is C. Diff?

Author: Gary Kolek
Date: 5/31/18

 

By now, everyone who is familiar with Bio-One KC knows that we specialize in crime scene cleaning, hoarding remediation, and general bio-hazard removal.  And yes, many times when we do clean up blood, vomit, feces, urine, and other body fluids, it is because of a traumatic event or severe hoarding remediation, but there are also many times when we are contacted clean up messes due to medical issues.

Recently, we remediated three homes within two weeks that were contaminated with clostridium difficile, commonly known as C. diff.  C. diff is a bacterium that typically causes diarrhea, but in severe cases in can cause life-threatening inflammation of the colon.  It most commonly affects older adults in hospitals or in long-term care facilities and typically occurs after the use of antibiotic medications.

Spores from C. diff bacteria are passed in feces and spread by touch to food, surfaces, and objects when people who are infected don't wash their hands thoroughly.  These spores can persist in a room for weeks or months, and if you touch a surface contaminated with C. diff spores, you may then unknowingly swallow the bacteria.

 clostridium difficile

When a client calls Bio-One KC about a C. diff contamination, it is usually because the diarrhea had become uncontrollable and they weren't able to make it to the bathroom, causing a mess on the mattress, carpet, bathroom, and in many cases, all of them and more.  Knowing the risks of C. diff, that is obviously not a safe environment for an untrained, and unprotected, individual to attempt to clean up themselves.

At Bio-One KC, we have the top of the line chemicals, tools, and personal protective equipment capable of disinfecting the entire home quickly and effectively.  Because C. diff is a bacteria transmitted by touch, many people are under the false impression that a home can be disinfectd simply by wiping hard surfaces with a bleach mixture.  That may work for some surfaces, but we use high quality chemicals specifically designed to kill these bacteria, as well a chemical fogging machine that creates a dense smoke of potent chemicals to kill all of the hard to reach bio-hazards inside your home.  This method is incredibly effective and usually allows our clients to return to their home that very same day.

If you have a question about C. diff or any other bio-hazards, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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www.bioonekc.com
816-492-4210
www.kchoarding.com
816-492-4210

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