1. Safety first
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the working limits of the room.
Palisade, CO · Mesa County
Feces, urine and the germs they carry can reach floors, walls and fabric. Call (877) 812-4220 in Palisade for cleaners who remove them, sanitize the room and check every affected area.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Human feces and urine cleanup is different from sewage cleanup. It deals with waste left on surfaces and in materials, while sewage backup involves contaminated water from pipes and drains.
Looking for a local feces and urine cleanup company in Palisade or Mesa County? Homeowners, landlords, caregivers and managers can get the space made sanitary, and you can call Palisade Biohazard Cleanup Help with questions first.
Homeowners make up a larger share of Mesa County, so the owner usually decides on waste cleanup and deals with the insurer directly. About 48% of homes in Palisade were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply.
What human feces & urine cleanup covers:
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the working limits of the room.
Cleaners set up protection, close off the work area and keep foot traffic out.
Contaminated materials come out first. Surfaces are cleaned and disinfected, and odor is treated at its source.
Lingering smells are treated, the waste is hauled away, and a last walk-through confirms the area is ready.
Human feces & urine cleanup in Palisade, CO typically costs $400 to $1,500, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Waste volume plays a role. More soaked material means more packaging and more regulated waste to haul and dispose of.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Figures are planning ranges from Yelp Costs, not a price for any specific Palisade property. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
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.
Crews follow rules designed to protect workers from bloodborne pathogens, including the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, when blood or other body fluids are present. Rental housing and sanitation rules vary by city and county.
Not one that is safe to pour on a floor or carpet. Dissolving waste spreads it deeper into materials. The right method is to lift the waste, remove soaked porous items and disinfect the surface.
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.
Wash the wound with soap and clean water right away and contact a doctor. Bacteria in feces can cause infection. This is general information, not medical advice, so do not wait if the area looks red, swollen or painful.
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 (877) 812-4220. Careful human waste cleanup is a phone call away.
Call (877) 812-4220