1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Highlands, Lexington, KY · Fayette County
Landlord, caregiver or family member in Highlands facing a soiled home? Call (877) 812-4220 for feces and urine cleanup, including removal of contaminated flooring, furniture and bedding.
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Cleaning feces and urine in a home affected by neglect, illness or incontinence takes patience and the right gear. The aim is a sanitary room without shame or judgment for the people involved.
Looking for a local feces and urine cleanup company in Highlands or Fayette County? Homeowners, landlords, caregivers and managers can get the space made sanitary, and you can call Highlands Biohazard Cleanup Help with questions first.
Most homes in Lexington are occupied, so waste cleanup is usually tied to illness, aging or a household in crisis, not an empty property. With about 45% of homes in Lexington built before 1980, the age of the flooring can affect how far waste and odor travelled.
A typical human feces & urine cleanup job includes:
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Technicians wear full protective equipment and close off the area to stop cross-contamination.
Waste is lifted and soaked materials are cut out and bagged. Hard surfaces are cleaned, then disinfected with EPA-registered products.
Odor is treated at its source, waste is hauled away as regulated waste, and the room is checked before it is handed back.
Most human feces & urine cleanup jobs in Highlands, Lexington, KY cost between $400 and $1,500, based on published cost guides.
Surface type changes the price. Waste on sealed tile cleans up quickly, but urine and feces that soaked into carpet, a mattress or subfloor mean cutting out and replacing materials.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Published ranges only (Yelp Costs); every human feces & urine cleanup job in Highlands 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.
Yes. Human feces can carry bacteria and viruses such as E. coli, hepatitis A and norovirus. In large amounts, or when it soaks into building materials, it is cleaned with protective gear and disinfected like any other biohazard.
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.
Put on disposable gloves and eye protection, lift the waste with disposable towels and bag it. Then clean the area and disinfect it with an EPA-registered product by the label. Soaked porous materials usually have to be removed.
No. Cleaners work privately and without judgment. Waste buildup often follows illness, age, grief or a health crisis, and the goal is a safe room, not blame.
Yes. Human waste can spread germs through touch, dust and contaminated surfaces. A small accident on a hard floor can be cleaned with gloves and a disinfectant, but large amounts call for a human feces cleanup team.
The price depends on the amount of waste, how long it sat, how deep it soaked in and how many rooms are affected. A cleanup company gives a price after seeing the affected area. Some teams offer payment plans, so ask when you call.
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