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.
North Charleston, SC · Charleston County
Is it safe to clean this yourself? In North Charleston, call (877) 812-4220 before you try. A crew can handle human feces removal, urine treatment and disinfection with the right protection.
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Feces and urine cleanup is the safe removal and disinfection of human waste from floors, furniture, bedding and building materials. Cleaners treat the waste as a source of infectious germs and strong odor.
Need cleaners of fecal matter and urine at your North Charleston home or workplace? You can get help day or night, with 24/7 phone answering, and anyone in Charleston County can call North Charleston Biohazard Cleanup Help.
Around 50% of households in North Charleston rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants. About 36% of residents in North Charleston are older adults who live alone, and waste cleanup is often needed after a fall or illness that no one noticed right away.
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.
Technicians wear full protective equipment and close off the area to stop cross-contamination.
Waste is lifted with disposable tools. Anything porous that has soaked through is removed and packed.
Disinfectant stays wet on each surface for the label time. The crew then checks the work and takes the waste out.
Human feces & urine cleanup in North Charleston, SC 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 |
Published ranges only (Yelp Costs); every human feces & urine cleanup job in North Charleston is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
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It depends on the cause. Many homeowners policies cover sudden events, such as a toilet overflow, while some exclude long-term damage or neglect. Renters policies often cover the renter's belongings but not the building. Call the insurer before cleanup starts.
Urine is treated with caution, especially when it is mixed with blood or other fluids or has soaked into flooring and mattresses. It can leave bacteria and strong odor behind. A cleanup team removes the soaked materials and disinfects the area.
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.
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.
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.
It depends on the amount of waste, the surfaces involved and how many rooms are affected. A small mess on tile is a short job. Waste that reached carpet, padding or subfloor takes longer because materials must be removed.
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