Rodent droppings cleanup removes mouse and rat droppings, urine and nests without stirring them into the air, then disinfects and deodorizes the area. Remedy Restoration handles attics, crawl spaces, garages, sheds and homes across Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.
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Deer mice in California can carry hantavirus. People usually get sick by breathing in dust from dried droppings, urine or nesting material after it has been disturbed. That is why public health agencies tell people never to sweep or vacuum droppings.
A few droppings under a sink can be handled safely by a homeowner. Years of buildup in an attic, crawl space, shed or vacant home is a job for a trained crew with respirators, containment and the right disinfectant.
Droppings in attic insulation or a crawl space
Nests or droppings in HVAC ducts or wall cavities
A heavy infestation in a vacant home, cabin or rental between tenants
A garage, shed or storage room with years of buildup
A strong urine odor that does not go away
Anyone in the home who is older, pregnant or has a weakened immune system
We find every area with droppings, urine and nesting, including hidden spaces.
The work area is isolated and our crew wears respirators, gloves and suits.
Droppings and nests are soaked with disinfectant before they are touched, so nothing becomes airborne.
Droppings, nests and contaminated insulation or materials are bagged and removed. We use HEPA-filtered equipment, never dry sweeping.
Every affected surface is cleaned and disinfected.
Urine odor is treated at the source.
You get photos and a written summary of what was found and removed.
For lasting results, have a pest control company seal entry points first. We are happy to plan the cleanup around that work.
A rodent that dies inside a wall, attic or crawl space usually announces itself with a strong odor within a few days, often followed by flies. Air fresheners do not fix it, because the source keeps breaking down. We locate dead rodents, remove them along with the soiled material around them, then disinfect the area and treat it for odor.
We work alongside your pest control company: they handle trapping and sealing entry points, and we handle the cleanup and disinfection afterwards, so the droppings and nesting left behind do not become a health risk.
Attic insulation is where most heavy infestations end up, and it cannot be cleaned in place. Contaminated insulation is wetted down, bagged and removed under containment, the attic is disinfected, and the space is left ready for new insulation. Crawl spaces get the same treatment, including the vapor barrier if rodents nested underneath it.
If droppings turn up in HVAC ducts, keep the system off until the ducts have been cleaned, since running it can spread contaminated dust through the house.
For a small amount in a living area, public health guidance is simple:
Open doors and windows and let the space air out for at least 30 minutes before you start.
Wear rubber or plastic gloves and a mask.
Spray the droppings and urine with 1 part bleach to 9 parts water and let it soak for 5 minutes.
Wipe up with paper towels, bag them and put them in the trash.
Disinfect the area, then wash your hands with soap and warm water after removing your gloves.
Do not sweep or vacuum droppings. If the amount is large or in a hard-to-reach space, call us instead.
Insulation soaks up urine and hides droppings, so it usually cannot be cleaned in place. We remove contaminated insulation, disinfect the framing and decking, and leave the space clean, odor-free and ready for new insulation.
Crawl spaces get the same treatment, including vapor barriers and any debris left by nesting.
Many homeowner policies exclude damage caused by rodents or vermin, so rodent cleanup is often paid out of pocket. Check your policy first. We give you a free assessment and a written scope and cost before any work starts.
See typical prices in our biohazard cleanup cost guide.
We work across Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, with typical arrival in two to three hours.
Any time, day or night.
Related services: feces and urine cleanup, hoarding cleanup and odor removal.
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Quick answers about rodent droppings cleanup, safety and costs. Still have a question? Call us any time, day or night.
No. Sweeping or vacuuming can put virus particles from dried droppings into the air you breathe. Soak droppings with disinfectant first and wipe them up, or call a professional for larger amounts.
Most often by breathing in dust from dried rodent droppings, urine or nesting material that has been disturbed, especially in closed spaces such as attics, sheds and cabins.
We handle the cleanup, disinfection and odor. For trapping and sealing entry points, we recommend a pest control company and can schedule our work around theirs.
Yes, once soaked materials such as insulation are removed and the area is disinfected and treated at the source.
Often not. Many homeowner policies exclude damage caused by rodents or vermin. Check your policy, and we will give you a written estimate up front.
Most jobs depend on the size of the area and how much insulation has to come out. We confirm the timing in your written scope before work starts.
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