IN ORDER TO CLEAN AND DISPOSE OF RODENT DROPPINGS YOU WILL NEED THE
RIGHT PRODUCTS AND EQUIMENT:

• Rubber gloves
• Plastic bags
• Paper towels
• Sanitizing solution
• Vacuum with disposal bag (throw away when finished)
• Mop and bucket with cleaning solution
• Face mask

First, you’ll need to remove the rodent droppings. Make sure you’re wearing rubber
gloves (latex gloves rip more easily) when handling the fecal matter. You should also
wear a mask; when you move the droppings, you risk stirring up debris in the air that can
be dangerous to breathe in. You can either vacuum the droppings or sweep the
droppings into a dustpan and promptly dump them in a disposable plastic bag. Either
way, you’ll want to make sure anything that touches the poop is thoroughly cleaned
afterward.

Next, spray the area down with your disinfectant. Bleach is one of the most effective
products you can use to ensure your home is free of rodent pathogens. lt will be strong
if not diluted, so be sure to mix your solution with water. Let the bleach sit for five
minutes, then re-apply and wait for up to thirty minutes. You’ll also want to mop the
floor with your cleaning solution.

After the area has soaked, wipe up any excess solution. You can use paper towels or
an old rag to sop up any leftover bleach.

Treat fabrics with hot water or steam. While bleach is the recommended method to
disinfect, you can also use a fabric steamer on couches and other furniture. Any
exposed linens should be washed with hot water and high quality detergent.

Clean up after your clean up. Once all areas have been treated, remove your personal
protective equipment. Wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap and hot
water.