Remedy Restoration handles tear gas and pepper spray decontamination across a 40-mile radius of Watsonville, covering 16 cities in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties. Tear gas is not a gas in the way people picture it. CS and OC are fine solid particulates dispersed by an aerosol or a pyrotechnic canister, and they settle into carpet, upholstery, insulation and HVAC systems rather than dissipating into the air. That is why a property that seems clear after airing out will sting eyes and throats again the first warm day, or the first time the heating comes on.
Most of our tear gas work follows one of three events.
The party left holding this is almost always the property owner, and often a landlord who had nothing to do with the incident. It is worth knowing before you start that this is a decontamination job with a defined method, not a deep clean.
Three properties of these agents make ordinary cleaning fail.
It is a solid, not a vapor. The particulate settles on and into every surface, including the tops of door frames, inside light fittings, behind baseboards and throughout the ductwork. Airing the property out removes what is airborne and leaves the rest.
It reactivates. The compounds are not water-soluble in the way household cleaners assume, and they re-aerosolize with heat and humidity. This is why symptoms return weeks later when the heating runs or the weather turns.
Ordinary cleaning spreads it. Wiping with water or a standard cleaner moves particulate around rather than lifting it, and vacuuming without HEPA filtration puts it straight back into the air. Properties that have been cleaned wrongly are usually harder to finish than untouched ones.
We do not bill your insurance company directly. You pay us and claim it back, and we document the work thoroughly — dated photographs, dispersal assessment, written scope, itemized costs — because this is a category where claims get questioned.
Be aware of two things. Coverage for law enforcement deployment varies between carriers and policies, and it is not safe to assume it is covered simply because you did not cause it. Second, where the property is tenanted, responsibility between owner and tenant depends on the policy and the circumstances. We are not able to advise you on either — that is a question for your carrier or an attorney — but we document the work so that whichever route you pursue, you have the evidence for it.
We work a 40-mile radius from Watsonville, covering 16 communities across Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties. Typical arrival is two to three hours anywhere in that area.
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That removes what is still airborne, which is a small fraction of the problem. CS and OC are solid particulates that have already settled into carpet, upholstery, insulation and ductwork. Airing out makes a property feel better for a few days, then heat or humidity re-aerosolizes the residue and the symptoms come back.
Not all of it, but some usually does. Hard surfaces and many contents can be decontaminated. Heavily exposed soft furnishings, carpet and padding are generally not economic to save, particularly near the point of discharge. We assess before removing anything and tell you what we think can be kept, because replacing everything is the lazy version of this job.
In practice it usually falls to the property owner and their insurance, which surprises people who had nothing to do with the incident. Coverage varies by carrier and policy, and some owners pursue the agency separately. We cannot advise you on that route, but we document the work in enough detail to support whichever one you take.
Our team works closely with property owners or family members to help assess which items should be kept, discarded, or donated. We ensure sensitive and important items are handled with great care, and we can also assist with organizing and sorting belongings during the cleanup process.
Yes, our hoarding cleanup services are completely confidential. We understand the sensitive nature of hoarding situations and provide discreet, respectful service to protect the privacy of those involved.
Yes, we handle biohazards that may arise during hoarding cleanup, such as mold, animal waste, food waste, and other contaminants. Our team follows strict protocols to safely remove and sanitize biohazardous materials, ensuring the property is completely safe for habitation.
Yes, we address pest infestations that may occur as a result of hoarding, including rodents, insects, and other pests. Our team works to remove the pests and ensure the area is treated to prevent further infestation, restoring the property to a clean, pest-free condition.
That removes what is still airborne, which is a small fraction of the problem. CS and OC are solid particulates that have already settled into carpet, upholstery, insulation and ductwork. Airing out makes a property feel better for a few days, then heat or humidity re-aerosolizes the residue and the symptoms come back.
Not all of it, but some usually does. Hard surfaces and many contents can be decontaminated. Heavily exposed soft furnishings, carpet and padding are generally not economic to save, particularly near the point of discharge. We assess before removing anything and tell you what we think can be kept, because replacing everything is the lazy version of this job.
In practice it usually falls to the property owner and their insurance, which surprises people who had nothing to do with the incident. Coverage varies by carrier and policy, and some owners pursue the agency separately. We cannot advise you on that route, but we document the work in enough detail to support whichever one you take.
Remedy Restoration is here to provide fast, reliable, and thorough tear gas cleanup in California’s Centra Coast area. Contact us today to schedule a service or get more information, we are here to help.
