How To Disinfect The Attic

Attic decontamination clean and deodorize the attic 06 16 2005 this is a standard attic decontamination job.

How to disinfect the attic.

Ventilate the attic if possible. How to clean out an attic after a rat infestation. Put furniture and accessories back in place. Now that you ve prepped the space it s time to attack the mold itself.

How to clean animal waste in attic. Chances are there are several items in your attic that you don t need. Put on protective gloves a respirator mask and shoe covers. Generously douse the moldy area while wearing a mask and gloves and let the peroxide sit on the mold for at least ten minutes.

I trapped and removed all of the animals and indentified and permanently sealed shut all of the entry points. Turn on some music and work on bringing. Take three percent hydrogen peroxide which can be found at most grocery stores and put it in a new clean spray bottle. Opt for a window cleaner with an extension pole and squeegee to reach high windowpanes.

Remove small droppings rat squirrel with a vacuum where possible. Other options for limited areas of mold include spraying it with a mixture of water and tea tree oil or water and vinegar. Remove and replace all insulation that has been heavily soiled. If your attic mold is limited to a very small area you may be able to use a power sander or a wire brush to remove it.

This attic was infested with rodents both roof rats and eastern gray squirrels. The respirator cannot protect. If the attic has windows leave them open for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow fresh air to circulate. As we ve said it s best if you start with a blank slate.

Hand pick all large droppings raccoon opossum. I apply it with an electric atomizer sprayer which fogs the attic with a fine mist. Run a large fan in the window facing out to draw air from the attic. Remove all the bits of nesting material and food debris.

Clean attic windows with glass cleaner and soft clean cloths. Spray an air freshener in the room if needed to make the attic a tolerable space to work in. Open the windows of the attic if possible to vent the air trapped in the attic out and allow fresh air to come in. We understand the need.

Before beginning the chore of cleaning an attic put on a protective mask gloves and safety glasses to keep allergens. Gather cleaning supplies and tools. An efficient guide on how to clean and organize your attic empty your attic.