Behind The Crime Scene Tape

Hoarding Cleanup: The Mental Health Side Nobody Talks About | Episode 7

In this episode of Behind the Crime Scene Tape, we talk about one of the most misunderstood services in the biohazard and remediation industry — hoarding cleanup. Most people see clutter. We see grief, trauma, depression, isolation, and mental health struggles that slowly turn into unsafe living conditions. This episode breaks down: * The mental health side of hoarding * Why people often wait too long to ask for help * Fire hazards, mold, rodents, biohazards, and structural dangers * How professional cleanup teams approach these situations without judgment * What restoration actually looks like after the cleanup begins At ⁠Bio-Clean of New Jersey⁠, our goal is to help restore safety, dignity, and a path forward. 🌐 crimescenecleaning.net 📞 24/7 Emergency Response

Behind the Crime Scene Tape Episode 6: Welcome Doug Griffith

In this episode, we sit down with Doug Griffith, owner of Bio-Clean of Colorado, to talk about what it really takes to work in biohazard and crime scene cleanup. Doug got his start in New Jersey training under Andrew Yurchuck of Bio-Clean of New Jersey before taking a leap back to Colorado to build something of his own. With a background in nuclear safety, his approach to contamination, risk, and precision is on a completely different level. We dive into: • What people get wrong about this industry • The real risks most don’t see • Stories that stay with you forever • And what it takes to rebuild when life hits hard If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes—or what kind of mindset it takes to handle it—this episode pulls the curtain back.

Episode 5: Thinking like Investigators

Biohazard cleanup isn’t just about what you can see — it’s about what you can’t. In this episode, we break down how we approach every scene like investigators, tracing the path of contamination and asking the critical question: Did we miss anything?

Episode 4: It Looks Clean But Is It Actually Safe?

After a traumatic event, many people try to clean the area themselves. The visible mess may be gone, but that doesn’t always mean the space is safe. In this episode, Andrew and Kevin from Bio-Clean of New Jersey explain the difference between visual cleanliness and true biohazard safety, how blood and bodily fluids spread beyond what you can see, and why DIY cleanup can leave hidden contamination behind. A clear look at how professional biohazard and crime scene cleanup works and why safety is about exposure control, not appearance.

Welcome Andrew | Who To Call First (And Why It Matters)

Sirens stop. The scene clears. The tape comes down. Then what? In this episode, we talk about what really happens after emergency services leave — and who should actually be called first when biohazards, trauma, or unattended deaths are involved. We break down the timeline, the risks, and the mistakes families make in high-stress moments. This is the part no one talks about.