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.
Monte Vista, CO · Rio Grande County
Feces, urine and the germs they carry can reach floors, walls and fabric. Call (877) 812-4220 in Monte Vista 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.
If feces or urine has soiled your property in Monte Vista or elsewhere in Rio Grande County, you can get a cleanup team for feces and urine cleanup. The crew works for homeowners, landlords, caregivers, property managers and businesses. Call Monte Vista Biohazard Cleanup Help to begin.
Around 40% of households in Monte Vista rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants. About 35% of residents in Rio Grande County are older adults who live alone, and waste cleanup is often needed after a fall or illness that no one noticed right away.
The work often covers:
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the working limits of the room.
Crews test how far urine and waste travelled into carpet, padding, mattress layers and subfloor, since the surface rarely shows the full picture.
Feces, stained porous materials and contaminated debris are removed. Surfaces that can stay are cleaned and disinfected.
Waste is packed for regulated disposal. A final visual check makes sure nothing was missed.
Human feces & urine cleanup in Monte Vista, CO typically costs $400 to $1,500, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
How long the waste has been there affects the work. Dried and aged waste needs extra steps to soften and lift safely.
| 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 Monte Vista. 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.
Strong fumes can cause headaches, nausea and irritation, especially in a closed room. Long-term exposure in a heavily contaminated home is a health concern. Leave the room, ventilate it and have a cleanup team remove the source.
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.
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.
Yes. Touching feces or contaminated surfaces and then your mouth, nose or eyes can spread germs. Wear gloves and eye protection, wash your hands well afterward and keep children and pets away.
Wear gloves, lift the waste with a disposable tool and bag it. Hose down only hard surfaces away from drains, wells and play areas. For large amounts, near a home or on a worksite, a cleanup team can remove and disinfect.
Put on disposable gloves and eye protection, lift the waste with disposable towels and bag it. Then clean the area and disinfect it with an EPA-registered product by the label. Soaked porous materials usually have to be removed.
Calls are answered 24/7, and the job is planned on the call.
Call (877) 812-4220