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A technician looks over the home and explains what can be cleaned and what has to be removed.
Taos, NM · Taos County
Is it safe to clean this yourself? In Taos, call (877) 812-4220 before you try. A crew can handle human feces removal, urine treatment and disinfection with the right protection.
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Human feces cleanup is the removal of fecal matter and everything it contaminated, followed by disinfection. Feces can carry bacteria and viruses, so the work is done with protective equipment and approved products.
From one soiled room to an entire home, you can get feces and urine cleanup in Taos and the rest of Taos County. The work is private, careful and free of judgment. Call Taos Biohazard Cleanup Help to talk it through.
Around 41% of households in Taos rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants. About 40% of residents in Taos are older adults who live alone, and waste cleanup is often needed after a fall or illness that no one noticed right away.
Human Feces & Urine Cleanup in Taos usually includes:
A technician looks over the home and explains what can be cleaned and what has to be removed.
Crews test how far urine and waste travelled into carpet, padding, mattress layers and subfloor, since the surface rarely shows the full picture.
Contaminated materials come out first. Surfaces are cleaned and disinfected, and odor is treated at its source.
Lingering smells are treated, the waste is hauled away, and a last walk-through confirms the area is ready.
Most human feces & urine cleanup jobs in Taos, NM cost between $400 and $1,500, based on published cost guides.
How long the waste has been there affects the work. Dried and aged waste needs extra steps to soften and lift safely.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Yelp Costs) and are not a quote for Taos. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
In a rental, the lease and local law decide who pays, and a landlord, an attorney or a tenant rights group can say. In most other cases the owner of the home or the person arranging the cleanup pays.
No single product is best for every surface. Waste is removed first, then an EPA-registered disinfectant is used by the label. Porous materials such as carpet and mattresses often have to be removed rather than cleaned.
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.
There is no safe rule for how long. Germs in waste can remain on surfaces and in dust after the waste has dried. That is why aged waste is still cleaned and disinfected with protection.
Yes. Touching feces or contaminated surfaces and then your mouth, nose or eyes can spread germs. Wear gloves and eye protection, wash your hands well afterward and keep children and pets away.
A small amount on a hard surface can be removed with protection and a disinfectant. Do not do it with an open cut on your hands, and do not sweep or scrub dried waste. For large amounts or deep stains, call a human feces removal team.
Call (877) 812-4220. Careful human waste cleanup is a phone call away.
Call (877) 812-4220