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.
Coleraine, MN · Itasca County
Human waste contamination in Coleraine should not wait for the smell to spread. Call (877) 812-4220 to have the source removed, the surfaces disinfected and porous materials hauled away.
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.
Need cleaners of fecal matter and urine at your Coleraine home or workplace? You can get help day or night, with 24/7 phone answering, and anyone in Itasca County can call Coleraine Biohazard Cleanup Help.
About 63% of homes in Coleraine were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply. Homeowners make up a larger share of Itasca County, so the owner usually decides on waste cleanup and deals with the insurer directly.
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.
Waste and urine stains are traced across floors, walls and furniture, including seams, baseboards and places that are easy to miss.
Waste is lifted and soaked materials are cut out and bagged. Hard surfaces are cleaned, then disinfected with EPA-registered products.
Waste is packed for regulated disposal. A final visual check makes sure nothing was missed.
Human feces & urine cleanup in Coleraine, MN typically costs $400 to $1,500, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Repairs to flooring or drywall after removal are usually separate from the cleanup itself, so ask what the quote covers.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Yelp Costs) and are not a quote for Coleraine. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
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.
It depends on the cause. Many homeowners policies cover sudden events, such as a toilet overflow, while some exclude long-term damage or neglect. Renters policies often cover the renter's belongings but not the building. Call the insurer before cleanup starts.
Yes. Sewage cleanup deals with contaminated water from backed-up pipes. Feces and urine cleanup deals with waste left on surfaces and in materials, though some jobs involve both and need the same safety steps.
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.
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.
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.
One call starts the removal, disinfection and disposal.
Call (877) 812-4220