1. Safety first
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the working limits of the room.
Old Town, San Diego, CA · San Diego County
Human feces and urine are not a do-it-yourself job at scale. In Old Town, call (877) 812-4220 for removal of waste, soaked carpet and bedding, deep disinfection and sealed disposal.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
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.
Treat every waste contamination in Old Town as a possible exposure risk. You can get crews that contain the area, protect nearby rooms and check the affected areas before handing the space back. For help in San Diego County, call Old Town Biohazard Cleanup Help.
Around 53% of households in San Diego rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants. In San Diego, about 24% of residents are older adults who live alone, which is why family members often call for help clearing a loved one's home.
What human feces & urine cleanup covers:
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the working limits of the room.
Plastic sheeting and sealed doorways keep contamination from being carried into clean rooms on shoes or tools.
Waste is lifted from every surface it reached. Soaked items are removed and the remaining surfaces are sanitized.
Odor is treated at its source, waste is hauled away as regulated waste, and the room is checked before it is handed back.
Most human feces & urine cleanup jobs in Old Town, San Diego, CA cost between $400 and $1,500, based on published cost guides.
The number of rooms involved changes the total, since each affected area needs its own containment, cleaning and disinfection.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Published ranges only (Yelp Costs); every human feces & urine cleanup job in Old Town is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
In a rental, the lease and local law decide who pays, and a landlord, an attorney or a tenant rights group can say. In most other cases the owner of the home or the person arranging the cleanup pays.
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.
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.
Yes. Human feces can carry bacteria and viruses such as E. coli, hepatitis A and norovirus. In large amounts, or when it soaks into building materials, it is cleaned with protective gear and disinfected like any other biohazard.
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.
A small amount on a hard surface can be removed with protection and a disinfectant. Do not do it with an open cut on your hands, and do not sweep or scrub dried waste. For large amounts or deep stains, call a human feces removal team.
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