1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Hokendauqua, PA · Lehigh County
Human feces and urine are not a do-it-yourself job at scale. In Hokendauqua, call (877) 812-4220 for removal of waste, soaked carpet and bedding, deep disinfection and sealed disposal.
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Feces and urine cleanup is the safe removal and disinfection of human waste from floors, furniture, bedding and building materials. Cleaners treat the waste as a source of infectious germs and strong odor.
Need cleaners of fecal matter and urine at your Hokendauqua home or workplace? You can get help day or night, with 24/7 phone answering, and anyone in Lehigh County can call Hokendauqua Biohazard Cleanup Help.
About 83% of homes in Hokendauqua were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply. With 4% of housing in Lehigh County vacant, property owners and banks sometimes need waste removed before a home is sold or re-rented.
The work often 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 with disposable tools. Anything porous that has soaked through is removed and packed.
The crew inspects each affected area, hauls away the waste and can provide notes for insurance claims.
Expect human feces & urine cleanup in Hokendauqua, PA to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
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 |
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.
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.
No. Cleaners work privately and without judgment. Waste buildup often follows illness, age, grief or a health crisis, and the goal is a safe room, not blame.
Strong fumes can cause headaches, nausea and irritation, especially in a closed room. Long-term exposure in a heavily contaminated home is a health concern. Leave the room, ventilate it and have a cleanup team remove the source.
It depends on the amount of waste, the surfaces involved and how many rooms are affected. A small mess on tile is a short job. Waste that reached carpet, padding or subfloor takes longer because materials must be removed.
Urine is treated with caution, especially when it is mixed with blood or other fluids or has soaked into flooring and mattresses. It can leave bacteria and strong odor behind. A cleanup team removes the soaked materials and disinfects the area.
Crews follow rules designed to protect workers from bloodborne pathogens, including the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, when blood or other body fluids are present. Rental housing and sanitation rules vary by city and county.
One call starts the removal, disinfection and disposal.
Call (877) 812-4220