How Do You Clean Rat Droppings & Urine?
Rats live in abandoned areas, such as attics, basements or sheds, and anywhere they might find a bit of food. Regardless of the reasoning behind your rat company, cleaning up after the critters can be a dirty job. With the hantavirus and other communicable disease threats that rat droppings and urine pose, it is imperative to clean everything up the right way immediately. Wear a pair of surgical gloves (or substitute cleaning gloves) and a surgical mask before you enter the infested area. The diseases in rat feces and urine can become airborne and one inhalation of the disease can cause you to become sick. Place mouse/rat traps around your house, especially in the areas where you notice the most droppings. You can choose a humane trap that allows you to set the rat free once it is caught or purchase the standard rat trap that kills the rat immediately. No matter what, it is vital to remove all the rats from your home before the clean-up process. Seal all possible entry points the rats
