1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
University City, San Diego, CA · San Diego County
Human waste contamination in University City should not wait for the smell to spread. Call (877) 812-4220 to have the source removed, the surfaces disinfected and porous materials hauled away.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Human waste removal means taking out the waste, the soaked materials and the odor source, then disinfecting the affected area. It is a biohazard job even when no blood is present.
If feces or urine has soiled your property in University City or elsewhere in San Diego County, you can get a cleanup team for feces and urine cleanup. The crew works for homeowners, landlords, caregivers, property managers and businesses. Call University City Biohazard Cleanup Help to begin.
Around 53% of households in San Diego rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants. With about 52% of homes in San Diego built before 1980, the age of the flooring can affect how far waste and odor travelled.
Human Feces & Urine Cleanup in University City usually includes:
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Crews test how far urine and waste travelled into carpet, padding, mattress layers and subfloor, since the surface rarely shows the full picture.
Waste is removed layer by layer. Surfaces get a detailed clean followed by an EPA-registered disinfectant.
Bagged waste leaves with the crew. The room is checked and returned for normal use.
Expect human feces & urine cleanup in University City, San Diego, CA to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
Odor treatment is added when the smell has settled into fabric or building materials, because it takes extra products and time.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Yelp Costs) and are not a quote for University City. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
A small amount on a hard surface can be removed with protection and a disinfectant. Do not do it with an open cut on your hands, and do not sweep or scrub dried waste. For large amounts or deep stains, call a human feces removal team.
No single product is best for every surface. Waste is removed first, then an EPA-registered disinfectant is used by the label. Porous materials such as carpet and mattresses often have to be removed rather than cleaned.
Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or ill. Keep people and pets out of the area, open a window if you can, and do not spray or scrub the waste. Take photos for insurance and note what the waste touched.
The odor is unpleasant and can irritate the nose, throat and eyes. Dried waste can release particles when disturbed, so avoid sweeping or scrubbing it. Open a window if you can and call a cleanup team for large amounts.
Urine soaks into padding, subfloor and mattress layers, and bacteria keep releasing odor from there. Surface cleaning does not reach it. Removing the soaked materials is usually what ends the smell.
There is no safe rule for how long. Germs in waste can remain on surfaces and in dust after the waste has dried. That is why aged waste is still cleaned and disinfected with protection.
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