Tear Gas Cleanup

Tear gas is fired out of a shotgun and the canister itself is shaped like a small torpedo. When the canister hits inside the structure it ruptures, releasing a fine oily mist that penetrates all areas of a room. Usually several canisters are fired into a home making it virtually impossible for a suspect to hide. Unfortunately, the entire house is uninhabitable after such an event. Tear gas usually leaves pink or other color paint on walls and other surfaces where the canisters have ruptured. Many canisters will penetrate into a wall. When this occurs, the drywall must be removed and all pieces of the device must be removed. Crime scene clean up companies utilizes special equipment and tear gas neutralizers to remove tear gas residue and odor. A company hired for tear gas cleanup or removal must be properly trained.