Wet Cleaning Method
When cleaining up rodent droppings, urine, or nesting materials, DO NOT stir up dust by sweeping or vacuuming. Use disinfectant and a wet cleaning method to protect yourself from diseases like hantavirus.
Before starting
- Air out unused rooms or buildings that have been empty for a long period of time. Leave doors and windows open for 30 minutes
- Wear latex or rubber gloves and protective respiratory equipment, such as a face mask
Use a wet cleaning method
Vacuuming or sweeping can stir up dust that can make you sick when inhaled. Use wet cleaning methods to lower your exposure to airborne particles while cleaning.
- Make a disinfectant solution (10 parts water to 1 part bleach) or use a commercial disinfectant making sure to follow the label instructions
- Spray the disinfectant solution on polluted areas, including dead rodents or droppings, and let sit for 15-20 minutes before cleaning
- Soak sponges in the disinfectant solution and clean
- Place dead rodents, nesting material, and all cleaning supplies in a sealed plastic bag and throw bag away immediately
- After cleaning, wash your gloved hands, remove the gloves and dispose of them, and then wash your bare hands as well
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