Why should vermiculite be removed?
Unwelcome visitors, like fleas and bed bugs, may bring more than just a nuisance to your home or business – they can also leave behind potentially dangerous toxins, animal droppings and mold. Take the necessary measures to keep them away for good.
Contaminated fibers found inside your home can cause serious health problems and lead to a variety of respiratory diseases. Inhaling the hazardous materials present in these particles poses an alarming risk, as they settle deep within our lungs and become increasingly difficult to extract.
How is vermiculite decontaminated?
Taking matters into your own hands and attempting to remove vermiculite from your home is a gamble you don’t want to take. Not only could it lead to potential health risks, but also may leave behind dangerous contamination – making the job of decontamination professionals exponentially more difficult (and expensive).
After the decontamination process is complete, it’s essential to perform an air test. That way you can be sure that your environment is squeaky clean before re-isolation begins.
This is what our team does for you:
The vacuum cleaner for small pieces of excrement
Even the tiniest of rodent droppings can be swiftly and thoroughly eliminated with a vacuum cleaner equipped with an effective filter! With this tool, you’ll have your space clean again in no time – regardless of how many furry critters are roaming about.
Hand pick up large pieces of excrement
We take extra care not to touch large pieces of excrement with our bare hands – equipped instead with rubber or latex gloves and a mask, we diligently gather poop from animals like raccoons and skunks. That way, we can keep ourselves safe from any airborne parasites while also avoiding exposure to urine vapors!
Decontaminate
Make sure you don’t tackle disinfecting your attic on your own! The specialized chemicals and equipment needed to properly cleanse the space are not available in everyday stores, so calling in a professional is highly advised. Taking this step will guarantee that the task won’t be too taxing – leaving more time for rest and relaxation afterwards.
Replace insulation
Wool insulation can be a breeding ground for virus-carrying pests, so it’s best to take preventive measures. Replace your contaminated wool insulation if animals have been through your home and make sure you hire professionals – this is especially necessary in two cases: when droppings are visible or there appears to be an infestation of some kind. Don’t wait until the problem becomes unavoidable; act now to protect yourself from potential health risks especially on this two cases: