12B Clean
At 12B Clean, we don’t shy away from anything—and I mean absolutely anything—when it comes to cleaning. Our three divisions are staffed by intelligent and highly trained people who know exactly what is expected of them.
Unfortunately, it often happens in Zaanstad that a deceased person is not discovered until several days or weeks later—and often not until many months have passed. In the latter case, the body is already in an advanced state of decomposition, and the odor emanating from it alerts those in the vicinity.
We understand that requesting cleaning services for a scene of death is a sensitive matter. We know how to handle it. We are available to you year-round, day and night, to perform emotionally and physically demanding cleaning work. To this end, we have a specially trained Crime Scene Clean Team.
In the Netherlands, a deceased person is found every other day who has gone unnoticed for more than 24 hours. It is even common for someone to be found who has gone unnoticed for as long as six months. These are people with little or no contact with their family and/or community—primarily older men who live alone.
So we're talking about large numbers that speak volumes and really matter. Because, in our view, every single case is one too many.
Any body (or carcass) in a state of decomposition emits various types of odors due to the release of gases and compounds. The source of these odors must be addressed first. Afterward, the area must be professionally cleaned and disinfected immediately. Where necessary, we do this using ozone treatment.
We’re on standby within a few hours and can complete the job in just a few hours. We arrive wearing protective gear, and our professionals are equipped with masks and safety goggles. By the time we leave, the space will be cleared of anything that still reminds you of the traumatic event.