Key takeaways
- Dry sweeping or vacuuming spreads dust
- Wear a proper respirator, gloves and eye protection
- Large piles and attic jobs call for a trained crew
- Soiled insulation usually has to be replaced
Droppings are not just unpleasant. Dried waste can carry germs and spores that float up when you disturb it.
A small spot
For a small spot on a hard surface, wear gloves and a respirator, wet the area with disinfectant first and wipe it up, then bag the waste.
A large area
Attics, crawl spaces and areas with heavy piles, urine-soaked insulation or bat guano are better left to a team with the right equipment.
Do not vacuum or sweep dry
A household vacuum can blow fine particles into the air.
Replace what is soiled
Insulation that is flattened, stained or smelly has stopped doing its job and holds odor.
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