How do I clean rat feces out of my attic?

Discovering rat feces inside your home might leave you scared and confused. You might be wondering about the right way to clean the feces out, without exposing yourself to dangerous bacteria, and risk contracting infectious disease. If you have discovered rat feces inside your attic, you will need to know the right way to clean it out. There are several ways in which you can protect yourself and your environment from the dangerous bacteria from rat feces. Some of them are going to require additional caution and patients while cleaning.



To begin, you are going to have to ventilate space for a longer amount the time before you enter the attic in the first place. Air the space out before to begin cleaning, to make sure that you have enough fresh air once you begin cleaning. Before you actually start cleaning rat feces, you will need to acquire gloves, a facial mask, some plastic bags, cleaning supplies, as well as some strong disinfecting cleaning products. Before you start cleaning, make sure you have provided all the resources need for you to do it effectively, and in a safe and sanitary way.

Begin cleaning by putting on your gloves and facial mask. Gather all your supplies together and begin cleaning by picking up dry remains and collecting them into a bag. Use double bags to dispose of rat feces. Once you have done that, begin scrubbing the surface by soaking it wet. Scrub the feces with a strong disinfectant, until you have removed all of the droppings. Finally, leave the disinfectant to work for a while before removing it. This should leave your surface completely disinfected and safe from any infectious and health-threatening bacteria.

With cleaning out rat feces, you always need to keep your safety in mind. Because of the danger of inhaling dangerous bacteria through rat feces, it is always recommended to hire professional services, instead of doing it on your own. A professional will know how to clean out the feces in a way that will leave your home completely disinfected and they will also be equipped all the right products and tools they need to disinfect your house successfully. Don’t hesitate to call professional help, if your feel like you can’t remove rat feces from your home in a way that is safe for you.

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