A few pet accidents and a property saturated with animal waste are not the same job. The amount of contamination, species involved, dust generation, condition of porous materials, and presence of nesting material all affect the work plan.
Dry droppings can become airborne dust
Rodent-contaminated spaces deserve particular care because sweeping or vacuuming dry droppings can aerosolize contaminated dust. CDC guidance recommends wetting contaminated material with disinfectant before cleanup rather than dry sweeping.
Porous contents may retain contamination and odor
Mattresses, upholstered furniture, insulation, cardboard, fabric, unfinished wood, and other absorbent materials may be difficult to restore once heavily contaminated.
Removal may be only the first phase
After contents are gone, floors, walls, framing, cabinets, and other surfaces may still need cleaning, disinfection, deodorizing, or further remediation.
