How To Clean Mouse Feces

Mice are carriers of potentially diseases and bacteria. Areas of your home infested by mice will no doubt contain considerable amounts of urine, feces and saliva. Once all the mice have been removed and their continued entry prevented then it is important to clean up the mess. Mouse contamination inside cupboards, behind appliances or on top of counters can very be very dangerous stuff. It is essential that certain safety measures are observed.

Hantavirus is one of the greatest health concerns associated with mouse droppings. The virus lives inside mice feces and when disturbed can become airborne. Humans that inhale the disease are most at risk for transmission. During the cleaning process, every effort should be made to prevent stirring up harmful dusts.

Getting Started

Begin by airing out the infected space. Open as many doors and windows as possible for at least 30 minutes to allow for proper ventilation. Remain out of the space during this time.
Be sure to wear proper safety equipment during cleanup. It is recommended to wear a full-face respirator with certified P100 filter cartridges. These can be purchased at safety supply stores. Disposable paper dust masks do not provide the same amount of protection and should not be used to clean up toxic messes. Non-absorbent or rubber gloves should also be worn.
To prevent hazardous particles from becoming airborne never sweep or vacuum mouse droppings.
Carefully soak all infected surfaces with commercial grade disinfectant. A mixture of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water can also be used.
Wipe up all droppings and nesting material using a paper towel and dispose of in well-sealed plastic bags. Place bags outside in a sealed container and put out for garbage collection. Be sure to dispose of gloves and towels as well.
Thoroughly wash hands and clothing in with soap and water.

Cleaning Mouse Droppings in the Attic

Mice that have found their way into a home will spend a great deal of time in the attic. The warm and darkness of attics makes it an ideal place for mice to hide and breed. Homeowners can often go years without knowing they have mice attic and shocked to discover just how much activity has been going on just above their heads.

With time, attic that is home to mice will begin show significant evidence. One quick look into the attic will reveal not only their tunnels through the insulation but also the thousands of droppings they have left behind. Mice scatter their droppings wherever they go, making it impossible to perform spot clean ups. In many cases, a full attic restoration is required.

Mouse droppings inside your attic are not only harmful to your health; they can also significantly hurt the value of your home. Documented mouse activity on home inspector's report will not go unnoticed by potential buyers. To avoid this situation is may be necessary to remove and replace all contaminated insulation.

Your Skedaddle wildlife technician can you advise of our proven, safe and effective attic restorations services. Click here to learn about our environmentally friendly cellulose insulation.

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Starting the day with your morning routine. Half asleep. Grab a bowl and milk. Move that box of cereal and see small black pellets. Mouse droppings. Don't just grab a piece of paper towel and pick it up. Mice carry various bacteria, viruses and diseases. You must be careful removing mouse droppings.

Precautions for mouse dropping removal

There are many illness and diseases transmitted through rodent feces. Deer mice carry Hantavirus that's transmitted to humans through airborne particles from their droppings, urine and saliva. Seek medical attention if you notice flu like symptoms after coming in close exposure to rodent nests. This disease can be fatal to humans.

Mouse droppings and damage below a bathroom sink

Where to start?

Although your first instinct is to vacuum or sweep up any droppings, it's important to not create a lot of dust. Airborne bacteria can easily spread. Begin by airing out the contaminated area. Open windows, doors and vents to help increase airflow. Latex gloves and a dust mask are important when dealing with toxic material.

Cleaning up mouse droppings

Begin by spraying the area with a commercial disinfectant or combination of bleach and water. Let it soak for about five minutes. It's usually 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Follow any other instructions on store-bought sprays or solvents.
Use paper towel to pick up the feces and wipe the area. Throw the spoiled material into a garbage bag.
Once you have removed all visible mouse droppings, disinfect the rest of the items or area that might have been contaminated.

Disinfect the whole area

Wherever you find mouse droppings make sure to clean the whole area. Mop floors, wipe countertops and steam clean fabric furniture and carpets. Wash any clothing or bedding that might have come into contact with mouse urine or droppings. Always thoroughly clean your hands after being close to contaminated areas.

How Hamilton's Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control can help?

Our rodent removal services can do this whole process for you. Trained professionals remove any mouse droppings and disinfect the whole area. Also, they will repair any damage the infestation might have caused.

In your attic, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control will replace insulation that mouse droppings and urine might have soaked into. Mouse activity can damage and reduce the effectiveness of your insulation as well as causing odour and mold problems.

Don't tackle a mouse infestation alone. Call Skedaddle today 1-888-592-0387!

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