Fingerprint Dust Removal

The scene left behind after the police have completed their investigation can be just as traumatic as the crime itself.

After burglars have come in, rummaged through your belongings, and left your home disrupted, the police follow up with their investigation. There is a high possibility they may use fingerprint dust to collect evidence.

After they are done, they leave you to put your home back together again.

The easy part may be straightening the pictures on the walls and putting items back where they belong.

The harder part is removing the fingerprint dust left behind.

Let’s look at some simple things you can do to remove this difficult reminder of your home’s invasion.

• First, you should remove the fingerprint dust as soon as possible so that you don’t track it around the house and make matters worse.
• Start by putting on waterproof gloves.
• Set up a bucket with warm, soapy water for suitable surfaces, attach the brush head to your vacuum cleaner, and have plenty of disposable cloths available before you begin.
• For non-porous surfaces such as plastics, sealed ceramics, and glass, brush off the excess and then wash the area with warm, soapy water.
• Use furniture polish on wooden furniture and discard cloths after use.
• For unpainted non-wood surfaces, a bleach-type cleaner may help remove residue.
• Use window cleaner for metal objects, electronics, and appliances.
• After all surfaces are wiped down, vacuum remaining loose powder using the brush attachment.
• For carpets, use a mild cleaner and blot with a clean cloth until residue is removed.
• Rinse with clean water and allow the area to dry.

If you decide or find that the job is simply not getting done, please contact 084 433 3999 for an obligation-free quote.