Finding mouse droppings in your home is never something you want to see. But once the mice are gone, there’s another part of the job that shouldn’t be ignored: properly cleaning up what they left behind.
At Mice Mob Exterminators, we don’t look at mouse control as simply catching or removing mice. Droppings, urine and contaminated nesting materials can remain behind long after the mouse activity has stopped.
Don’t Just Sweep Up Mouse Droppings
One of the first instincts people have is to grab a broom or vacuum. That’s not the best approach. Dry sweeping or vacuuming rodent droppings can disturb contaminated material and potentially send particles into the air. The CDC recommends wetting rodent urine and droppings with disinfectant before removing them rather than sweeping or vacuuming them while dry. Gloves should also be worn during cleanup, and contaminated materials should be properly disposed of.
Droppings Can Tell You Where Mice Have Been
Mouse droppings aren’t just a mess. They can also give us clues about where mice have been traveling. Droppings frequently found behind appliances, inside cabinets, along walls, in basements or near stored food can help identify areas of activity. That’s one reason we recommend having the mouse problem inspected before simply cleaning everything up. You want to know where the mice came from and whether they’re actually gone.
Urine and Odors Can Remain Behind
Droppings are the part homeowners usually notice, but mice can also contaminate areas with urine and nesting materials. This is especially concerning in enclosed spaces where mice may have been active for an extended period. Cleaning visible droppings doesn’t necessarily mean the entire affected area has been properly addressed. That’s where professional disinfection can become an important part of the process.
We Use Sporicidin for Professional Disinfection
When disinfection is needed, The goal is to address contaminated areas after mouse activity has been controlled, rather than leaving homeowners with droppings, odors and dirty surfaces after the mice are removed.
Make Sure the Mice Can’t Come Back
Cleanup should be the final part of the process, not the first. Before worrying about removing every dropping, it’s important to identify how mice entered your home and address those openings. Otherwise, you could clean everything today and find fresh droppings again next week.
Schedule Your FREE Mouse Inspection
If you’ve discovered mouse droppings in your home, Mice Mob Exterminators offers FREE professional mouse inspections throughout our Chicagoland service area. We’ll look for signs of current mouse activity, inspect for potential entry points and determine whether mouse removal, exterior sealing or professional disinfection is needed.
Contact Mice Mob Exterminators today to schedule your FREE mouse inspection and take care of the entire problem, not just the droppings.