Inside Australia’s Crime Scene Cleaning Industry (And How It’s Different From the US)

Crime scene cleaning in Australia is nothing like what you see on Netflix.

It’s not a mop and a bucket. It’s a regulated, deeply technical industry that operates at the edge of trauma and science.

🇦🇺 How Australia Differs from the US:

In the US, the crime scene cleanup industry is large and somewhat decentralised. Many operators are private, unregulated, and vary in approach.

In Australia, it's far more structured:

• Governed by state-based health regulations and public safety laws

• Operators must comply with WorkSafe NSW and NSW Health infectious disease protocols

• Biohazard transport and disposal must be logged and licensed

You can’t just show up with a bleach spray and hazmat suit from eBay.

🧬 What Crime Scene Cleaning Actually Involves

• ATP Testing to verify surface sanitation

• Use of biohazard waste containment procedures

• Cleaning of blood, tissue, decomposition fluids, and other biological materials

• Full PPE protocol including respirators, suits, gloves, and boot covers

• Emotional intelligence to deal with distressed families or staff onsite

🔒 Who Hires These Services?

• Police departments (post-investigation)

• Residential property managers

• Hotels, Airbnbs and motels

• Insurance agencies following unattended deaths or trauma events

And unlike most industries — there’s zero room for shortcuts.
Surfaces that appear clean can still carry pathogens. This is science-driven, compliance-led work.

💬 A Note from Ultrix

We don’t currently offer crime scene cleaning — but we believe in elevating specialist services, not pretending to do them.

Biohazard cleaning in Australia is essential. It keeps people safe, dignifies traumatic events, and ensures public health isn’t compromised.

Respect to the professionals who do it properly.