1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Cleveland, OH · Cuyahoga County
Need fecal matter and urine cleared from a home, a rental or a workplace in Cleveland? Call (877) 812-4220 for cleaning of floors, mattresses and upholstery, with odor control and safe waste disposal.
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Human waste removal means taking out the waste, the soaked materials and the odor source, then disinfecting the affected area. It is a biohazard job even when no blood is present.
Residents and businesses in Cleveland call Cleveland Biohazard Cleanup Help for human feces removal, urine odor treatment and safe disposal of contaminated materials. You can get help across Cuyahoga County and the towns around it.
Around 58% of households in Cleveland rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants. About 85% of homes in Cleveland 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.
Waste and urine stains are traced across floors, walls and furniture, including seams, baseboards and places that are easy to miss.
Waste is lifted from every surface it reached. Soaked items are removed and the remaining surfaces are sanitized.
The crew inspects each affected area, hauls away the waste and can provide notes for insurance claims.
Most human feces & urine cleanup jobs in Cleveland, OH cost between $400 and $1,500, based on published cost guides.
Waste volume plays a role. More soaked material means more packaging and more regulated waste to haul and dispose of.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Estimates only, not a quote. Sources: Yelp Costs. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 to talk through the job.
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.
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.
The safety steps are the same, but commercial jobs may involve shared restrooms, customers and business hours. Crews work to close off the area, clean it and keep documentation for managers and insurers.
The odor is unpleasant and can irritate the nose, throat and eyes. Dried waste can release particles when disturbed, so avoid sweeping or scrubbing it. Open a window if you can and call a cleanup team for large amounts.
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.
Wash the wound with soap and clean water right away and contact a doctor. Bacteria in feces can cause infection. This is general information, not medical advice, so do not wait if the area looks red, swollen or painful.
Calls are answered 24/7, and the job is planned on the call.
Call (877) 812-4220