How to Clean Raccoon Feces in the Attic

As part of our process, Skedaddle’s wildlife technicians will perform a thorough inspection of your attic to determine the extent of contamination and damage. We will be sure to take lots of photos so you can get a good idea of exactly what you are dealing with.

The amount of damage you can expect to find after removing uninvited raccoon guests depends on the length of their stay. The longer they have been up there the worse it usually is. In some cases, especially when the raccoons are evicted quickly, only spot treatments and removals of soiled insulation are required.

Due to the harmful bacteria that are easily transmittable through raccoon feces to humans and pets, it is important to always hire professional wildlife removal specialists to clean the area. Skedaddle technicians perform a thorough inspection of an attic to determine every contaminated area, and come prepared with the proper protective equipment to safely remove the waste without spreading bacteria. In the case that you find yourself cleaning up after raccoon feces in your attic, be sure to take the following measures to protect your safety:

• Wear disposable gloves.
• Wear booties to cover shoes, or rubber boots that can be washed with hot soapy water.
• Wear a particle rated mask to avoid ingesting airborne eggs.
• Avoid disturbing the droppings and causing them to become airborne – a mist of water will help.
• Upon completion, thoroughly clean your clothes and tools with hot soapy water or dispose of them entirely.
• Wash hands and skin thoroughly.

To remove the feces from your attic:

• Use a shovel or scoop to carefully collect the droppings and any surrounding insulation or materials.
• Place them inside a heavy-duty garbage bag and completely seal the top.
• Avoid tearing the bag and double bag if needed.
• Carefully remove the bag from the attic and avoid cross-contaminating your home.
• Dispose of the bag in a secure garbage can until collection.

THE BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL ATTIC RESTORATION

For attics with severe raccoon damage and contamination spot cleanups are not possible. In these cases, it is important to hire a professional to safely remove all contaminated insulation and materials and blow new insulation back in.

During their stay a single raccoon, or a family, will constantly be walking across insulation, flattening it, and destroying its ability to keep your house warm. Mother raccoons will also often rip up large amounts of insulation to make their den more cozy for their growing babies. Once a raccoon has rearranged an attic to their liking, there is a big mess to be cleaned. While quick action can result in simple spot cleaning, when the attic is in need or restoration you can trust Skedaddle’s proven process to return your home to a healthy state:

• Using an industrial gas powered vacuum, we suck out your trampled, soiled and ineffective insulation. To prevent any cross-contamination with your home, our technicians and equipment will enter your attic through the roof.
• Once the contaminated material has been removed, the attic space is disinfected and deodorized.
• The attic is then prepared for reinsulating, keeping in mind proper air flow and circulation.
• Finally, the attic floor is topped with environmentally safe cellulose insulation. Click here to learn more about cellulose.

A clean and properly insulated attic will add value to your home and significantly reduce your heating and cooling costs. The longer raccoons are left in an attic, the more costly the clean up and dage repair becomes. Our technicians understand that this can be a stressful situation for any homeowner, and are there to help customers make the most cost effective and efficient decisions for their situation. Once the job is complete, homeowners have the peace of mind knowing they have a safe and functioning attic space.  Ask us how we can help clean the mess and save you money. Call us today at 1-888-592-0387.