A Way to Relax

Being around the scene of death does take a toll on them. After every cleanup, some of the crime scene cleaners experience PTSD because of being surrounded by violence all of the time. They also need to see therapists to talk about frustrations. Or, many of them choose to take a leave of absence for long periods at a time.

The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

And while the cleaners’ job seem grim, they simply have to remind themselves that they’re actually helping families move on. It’s difficult to get rid of a loved one’s belongings. Hence, they’re there for those who have suffered the loss and do the difficult task themselves, and to many of them, that is already rewarding in itself.