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 Zwolle that a deceased person is not discovered until several days, weeks, or—as is often the case—many months have passed. In the latter case, the body is already in an advanced state of decomposition, and the stench it emits alerts the neighborhood.
We understand that arranging for the cleanup of a death scene is a sensitive matter. We know how to handle it. We are available day and night to carry out emotionally and physically demanding cleanup 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 a day. It is even common for someone to be found who has gone unnoticed for as long as six months. These are people who have very little contact with others—primarily elderly men who live in isolation.
We see these as significant numbers that really matter. In our view, every single case is one too many!
Every 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 eliminated first. The area must then be cleaned and disinfected immediately and professionally. Where necessary, we use ozone treatment for this purpose.
We wear protective clothing, safety goggles, and masks—with purified compressed air, if necessary—to carry out the step-by-step plan under the proper conditions. We’re usually finished within a few hours. By the time we leave, the home has been cleared of anything that still reminds the occupants of the traumatic event.