1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
University, Memphis, TN · Shelby County
Landlord, caregiver or family member in University 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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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.
After a human waste mess in University, you can get feces cleanup, urine removal and disinfection anywhere in Shelby County. Families call University Biohazard Cleanup Help when the situation is too large, too deep or too difficult to face alone.
About 38% of residents in Memphis are older adults who live alone, and waste cleanup is often needed after a fall or illness that no one noticed right away. About 67% of homes in Memphis were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply.
What human feces & urine cleanup covers:
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Plastic sheeting and sealed doorways keep contamination from being carried into clean rooms on shoes or tools.
Waste is removed layer by layer. Surfaces get a detailed clean followed by an EPA-registered disinfectant.
Bagged waste leaves with the crew. The room is checked and returned for normal use.
Human feces & urine cleanup in University, Memphis, TN typically costs $400 to $1,500, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Vehicle waste cleanup is priced differently from a room because seats, carpet and headliners can need removal or detailed work.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Figures are planning ranges from Yelp Costs, not a price for any specific University property. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
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.
Usually not when waste has soaked through. Mattresses, couches and padded furniture absorb liquid deep inside, and surface cleaning does not reach it. Soaked items are typically removed and disposed of as waste.
Yes. Sewage cleanup deals with contaminated water from backed-up pipes. Feces and urine cleanup deals with waste left on surfaces and in materials, though some jobs involve both and need the same safety steps.
Urine soaks into padding, subfloor and mattress layers, and bacteria keep releasing odor from there. Surface cleaning does not reach it. Removing the soaked materials is usually what ends the smell.
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.
Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or ill. Keep people and pets out of the area, open a window if you can, and do not spray or scrub the waste. Take photos for insurance and note what the waste touched.
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