Fingerprint Powder Cleanup in Southern Georgia​
In movies and crime shows, investigators just need to dust down a few doorknobs to get all the prints they need. In the real world, dusting for fingerprints is rarely so neat and clean. Huge swaths of crime scenes might need to be dusted in order to uncover evidence.
However, TV shows or movies never show the cleanup process! Fingerprint powder can be a real pain to remove as it sticks to most surfaces and it’s best to not get it wet. As with most types of dust, fingerprint powder also has a way of spreading throughout rooms and homes. It lingers in the air after a scene is brushed - and can stick to other surfaces, and wind up in HVAC systems.
Fortunately, Steri-Clean has been cleaning up fingerprint powder for over twenty years. We’re one of the most reputable crime scene cleanup companies in Georgia and we’ll be able to remove even the most pernicious powders.
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Different Fingerprint Powders, Different Solutions
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It’s important to first determine which fingerprint dust was used. Once we know the type of powder, we can devise the best cleaning strategy. While fingerprint powders are all similar to one another, they can have different chemical makeups and need different solutions!
We need to select the solvents and tools that will work best for each particular powder. At the end of the day, no two messes are the same. This means no two cleanup strategies will be the same. However, Steri-Clean approaches each project with expertise and care.
Fingerprint Powder Cleanup on Painted Surfaces
Certain surfaces, such as painted ones, are especially difficult to clean. Fingerprint powder loves sticking to paint. Hard scrubbing isn’t an option because it could damage the paint. Likewise, some solvents could also damage the paint. There are gentle solvents we can use to remove the fingerprint powder without damaging the paint.
In some cases, a “shadow” might be left behind after the initial cleaning. If this occurs, we’ll have to use different chemicals to get rid of the shadow. These chemicals are often much stronger, so we’ll need to be especially careful.
Removing Fingerprint Powder and Other Airborne Substances from
the Air and HVAC
Fingerprint powder is pernicious and can get into HVAC and air filtration systems. The powder could damage your ventilation system and could become a persistent irritant. Fortunately, Steri-Clean can remove fingerprint dust and other contaminants from HVAC systems across Southern Georgia.
Fingerprint Powder Removal in South Georgia
Whether you’re a government agency or private citizen, we’d be happy to work with you to clean up fingerprint powder. We’ve cleaned up after crime scenes and fingerprint powder in Savannah, Valdosta, and Statesboro for over 22 years.
To contact us, call 1-888-577-7206.