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Mice dropping cleanup inside a house #764808
Asked July 30, 2021, 1:01 PM EDT
Deschutes County Oregon
Expert Response
Greetings,
Here are recommendations that can help:
Precautions When Cleaning up Small
Amounts of Rodent Droppings
1. Do not sweep up or vacuum feces because
this can cause the excrement residues to
become airborne and be inhaled.
2. Wear rubber or disposable plastic gloves.
3. Spray the droppings and affected area with
disinfectant until wet.
4. Use a wet paper towel to pick up the
disinfected droppings.
5. Place the droppings and paper towel into a
resealable plastic bag and seal the bag.
6. Place bag in a dumpster or garbage can.
7. Dispose of the gloves in the trash, or for
reusable gloves spray the outside of the
gloves with disinfectant, then remove the
gloves and wash hands with soap and water.
This information came from Integrated Pest Management of the House Mouse in Schools, by OSU Extension Service.
If cleaning rugs you'll want to get a disinfectant labeled for use on rugs and fabric to keep from discoloring the rug. Avoid products with bleach.