24/7 Biohazard & Trauma Cleanup
in Illinois & Wisconsin
We restore safety with compassion and precision, providing discreet biohazard and trauma cleanup for homes, businesses, and vehicles across Illinois and Wisconsin, with priority response throughout Lake County and surrounding communities.
Crime Scenes • Unattended Deaths • Biohazards • Blood Cleanup • Community Cleanups
When applicable, we coordinate directly with all insurance companies.
"DIGNIFIED. DISCREET. DONE RIGHT"
Unmarked vehicles. Strict confidentiality. 24-hour availability.
Looking for Local Help? Learn more about our Lake County Biohazard and Trauma Services
IICRC Certified Firm | OSHA Compliant | Family-Owned | First-Responder | Fully Insured
We Are Here To Help
Great Lakes Biorecovery supports families, property owners, businesses, and public agencies during sensitive and overwhelming situations by providing professional biohazard and trauma cleanup services. Our work includes private residences, commercial properties, vehicles, and shared community spaces where safety, sanitation, and discretion matter most.
We respond quickly, often within 2 to 4 hours. Every cleanup is performed with compassion, professionalism, and strict safety protocols to remove biohazards, disinfect affected areas, and restore spaces so they are safe to reoccupy. When applicable, we coordinate directly with insurance providers to help ease the process.
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What makes us different? We're the only biohazard cleanup company owned and operated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and IICRC Certified Trauma Cleanup Professional.
Privacy First
Unmarked vehicles and discreet service to protect your family’s privacy at every step.
Insurance Support
We work directly with your insurance and help guide you through the claims process.
Stress-Free Process
Many services are covered by homeowners insurance — we handle the details for you.
Compassion-Driven Care
The only locally owned company led by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Our Services
Comprehensive, specialized cleanup solutions for every situation. We handle the difficult work so you don't have to.
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Should I clean blood and biohazards myself?
Biohazard scenes require specialized training, protective equipment, and proper disposal methods. Without the right protocols, cleanup attempts can spread contamination and leave unsafe conditions behind.
Professional biohazard cleanup helps ensure the area is properly decontaminated, compliant, and safe to re-enter. We ensure all biohazard materials are handled and disposed of safely and legally through approved facilities.
Great Lakes Biorecovery provides professional crime scene cleanup, biohazard remediation, unattended death cleanup, and trauma cleanup services throughout Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin.
We regularly respond to:
We also serve surrounding communities throughout Lake County, McHenry County, Cook County, and Kane County in Illinois, as well as Kenosha County, Racine County, Waukesha County, and the greater Milwaukee area in Wisconsin. If you’re unsure whether you’re within our service area, call us — we’re available 24/7.
What to Expect
Why Choose Great Lakes Biorecovery
We’re not the biggest company and that’s our strength. Families and businesses trust us because we show up fast, communicate clearly, and handle every situation with the same care we’d want for our own home.
You’re not dealing with a franchise or call center. You work directly with a husband-and-wife team; with Samantha serving as a first responder and clinical social worker trained in crisis response, bringing compassion and professionalism to every scene.
IICRC certified firm, OSHA compliant, and trained in medical-grade protocols for trauma, infectious disease, and hazardous situations, ensuring every cleanup meets strict safety standards.
*IICRC Standards are internationally recognized, ANSI-accredited guidelines that define best practices for inspection, cleaning, and restoration work.
We respond quickly (typically within 2–4 hours), arrive in unmarked vehicles, and restore safety quietly and respectfully for homes, businesses, and vehicles.
We bring 10+ years from the restoration field, including estimating, documentation, remediation standards, and contractor consulting; giving us a deep understanding of what proper cleanup and compliance require.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is biohazard cleanup?
Biohazard cleanup is the professional cleaning, removal, disinfecting, and disposal of materials that may contain blood, bodily fluids, decomposition, human waste, animal waste, or other potentially infectious materials. Great Lakes Biorecovery provides biohazard cleanup for homes, apartments, businesses, vehicles, and other affected properties.
What biohazard cleanup services do you provide?
Great Lakes Biorecovery provides unattended death cleanup, blood cleanup, bodily fluid cleanup, trauma scene cleanup, suicide cleanup, homicide cleanup, decomposition cleanup, odor removal, hoarding-related biohazard cleanup, animal waste cleanup, vehicle biohazard decontamination, and commercial disinfecting.
Does insurance cover biohazard cleanup?
Biohazard cleanup due to death and medical emergencies may be covered by homeowners insurance, renters insurance, landlord insurance, or commercial property insurance depending on the policy and circumstances. Great Lakes Biorecovery can help document the loss, provide photos, prepare invoices, and communicate with the insurance carrier when authorized.
Why should I hire a professional biohazard cleanup company?
You should hire a professional biohazard cleanup company because blood, bodily fluids, decomposition, and other biohazards can affect flooring, subflooring, walls, furniture, contents, and surrounding areas. Standard cleaning may not fully remove contamination, odor sources, or potentially infectious materials.
What areas do you serve for biohazard cleanup?
Great Lakes Biorecovery provides biohazard cleanup services throughout northern Illinois and southeast Wisconsin, including Lake County, Cook County, McHenry County, Kenosha County, Racine County, and surrounding communities
Do I have to use the cleanup company my insurance recommends?
No. You have the right to choose your own biohazard cleanup company, even if your insurance carrier recommends a preferred vendor. A preferred vendor may be convenient, but that does not mean they are your only option or the best fit for your situation.
Some preferred vendor programs operate under carrier guidelines, pricing controls, or reduced-rate agreements. Because of that, it is important to ask whether the company is making recommendations based on the actual conditions at the property or based on limitations within the vendor program. Great Lakes Biorecovery is hired by the client, not the insurance company. Our responsibility is to the family, property owner, landlord, or business that contacts us for help. We document the affected areas, explain the cleanup process, provide photos and invoices when applicable, and perform the work needed based on the conditions present. Insurance carriers may review the invoice, and that creates accountability. At the same time, we do not reduce the scope of necessary biohazard cleanup just to fit a preferred vendor price. Our goal is to complete the cleanup safely, respectfully, and with documentation that supports the claim when coverage applies.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Trusted by communities across the Great Lakes region.
Sarah M, Waukegan IL
"They handled everything with care and compassion. The professionalism was unmatched."
Janaury 2026
Michael T, Kenosha WI
"Great Lakes Bio[recovery] made an impossible situation manageable, thank you Ron and Samantha for your kindness during a very sad time."
March 2025
Diane G owner of 626 Hair Salon, Arlington Heights IL
"Discreet, professional, and genuinely caring. I cannot recommend them enough."
September 2025