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Lents, Portland, OR · Multnomah County
One call to (877) 812-4220 starts feces and urine cleanup in Lents. The work includes isolating the room, taking out contaminated materials, disinfecting surfaces and removing the waste.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Feces removal is the first stage of dealing with human waste. Gloves, disposable tools and sealed bags are used, and anything the waste soaked into is taken out before the room is disinfected.
Residents and businesses in Lents call Lents Biohazard Cleanup Help for human feces removal, urine odor treatment and safe disposal of contaminated materials. You can get help across Multnomah County and the towns around it.
About 63% of homes in Portland were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply. Most homes in Portland are occupied, so waste cleanup is usually tied to illness, aging or a household in crisis, not an empty property.
What human feces & urine cleanup covers:
A technician looks over the home and explains what can be cleaned and what has to be removed.
Cleaners set up protection, close off the work area and keep foot traffic out.
Waste is removed layer by layer. Surfaces get a detailed clean followed by an EPA-registered disinfectant.
The crew inspects each affected area, hauls away the waste and can provide notes for insurance claims.
Expect human feces & urine cleanup in Lents, Portland, OR to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
Odor treatment is added when the smell has settled into fabric or building materials, because it takes extra products and time.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Published ranges only (Yelp Costs); every human feces & urine cleanup job in Lents 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relatives or an estate sometimes cover the cost. Free help exists in some places for people with low incomes, and a local social services office may know of it. Ask the cleanup team about payment plans too.
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.
Call (877) 812-4220 any hour for feces and urine cleanup.
Call (877) 812-4220