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.
Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Waste in a bathroom, a bedroom or a vacant property in Torresdale? Call (877) 812-4220. Crews lift the waste, treat the odor and dispose of everything under biohazard rules.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
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.
For property owners in Torresdale, human waste cleaning can come with the notes insurers often ask for. You get one team for removal, disinfection and disposal across Philadelphia County. Call Torresdale Biohazard Cleanup Help to set it up.
About 38% of residents in Philadelphia are older adults who live alone, and waste cleanup is often needed after a fall or illness that no one noticed right away. About 83% of homes in Philadelphia were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply.
A typical human feces & urine cleanup job includes:
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the working limits of the room.
Technicians wear full protective equipment and close off the area to stop cross-contamination.
Waste is lifted and soaked materials are cut out and bagged. Hard surfaces are cleaned, then disinfected with EPA-registered products.
Bagged waste leaves with the crew. The room is checked and returned for normal use.
Expect human feces & urine cleanup in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
Surface type changes the price. Waste on sealed tile cleans up quickly, but urine and feces that soaked into carpet, a mattress or subfloor mean cutting out and replacing materials.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Published ranges only (Yelp Costs); every human feces & urine cleanup job in Torresdale 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.
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.
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.
Yes. Touching feces or contaminated surfaces and then your mouth, nose or eyes can spread germs. Wear gloves and eye protection, wash your hands well afterward and keep children and pets away.
No single product is best for every surface. Waste is removed first, then an EPA-registered disinfectant is used by the label. Porous materials such as carpet and mattresses often have to be removed rather than cleaned.
There is no safe rule for how long. Germs in waste can remain on surfaces and in dust after the waste has dried. That is why aged waste is still cleaned and disinfected with protection.
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.
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