Do not vacuum or sweep
A domestic vacuum blows fine particles straight back into the room. Sweeping does much the same. Droppings and dried urine can carry bacteria and, in the case of rat urine, organisms associated with leptospirosis.
Contaminated loft insulation cannot realistically be cleaned. It is removed and replaced.
How the work is carried out
- Respiratory protection, gloves and coveralls throughout
- Surfaces dampened with a suitable disinfectant before any material is disturbed
- Droppings, nesting material and carcasses removed and double bagged
- Contaminated insulation lifted and disposed of correctly
- Surfaces cleaned, biocide treated and deodorised, since rodent scent trails attract further activity
Pest control comes first
Decontaminating a loft while rodents still have access simply means doing it twice. Where activity is ongoing, arrange pest control and proofing first, then have the space cleaned once the problem is closed off.
This guide is general information only. It is not a diagnosis, a quotation, or advice about your specific property. Call 07737 295507 and we will talk it through with you.