As a landlord, evictions are sometimes unavoidable. These situations aren’t usually ideal, resulting in messy or unsafe move-outs. When you have to evict a tenant, the unit may be left extremely dirty, damaged, or plain dangerous. So, what do you do after an eviction happens? How do you bring your rental unit back to its original state?
Let’s explore why a professional biohazard cleaning service is the best option when regular cleanup won’t cut it—and what the process can remediate. Read on with us here at Grimebusters. Since 1994, we’ve been providing comprehensive, end-to-end cleanup to homeowners, landlords, and commercial property owners. Let’s dive into the details below.
Tenant Cleaning: Evictions vs. Move Outs
For most landlords, there’s a clear difference between cleaning after a normal move-out and after an eviction. Typical move-outs are planned, with the tenant leaving as arranged. As a result, cleaning the rental unit afterwards is often relatively simple. Minor issues like normal wear and tear, light cleaning, and small repairs are easily dealt with.
But evictions are different, and often much more difficult to manage. Evictions don’t always have the full cooperation of the tenant and are often unpredictable. As a result, the cleanup process often ends up more extensive. From junk and broken fixtures to molded carpets—these jobs are frequently too unsafe for landlords to handle themselves.
Post-Eviction tenant cleaning can involve:
- Removal of heavy furniture (mattresses, couches, etc.)
- Biohazard removal (needles, animal waste, etc.)
- Disposal of junk items and appliances
- Deep cleaning of floors, walls, and appliances
- Heavy-duty sanitizing
- Repairs and reconstruction
Risks of Heavy Cleaning & Odour Issues
Attempting to tackle severe tenant cleaning issues risks more than just your time. These messes can pose serious risks to your health. Deep property cleanup can sometimes reveal severe issues that most landlords aren’t equipped to handle. For example, a kitchen sink with a light leak can mean a serious case of mold. This mold needs to be handled safely, promptly, and with proper equipment.
Lingering odours are among the most pervasive and challenging post-eviction issues. In fact, in surveys of current and potential renters, 90% say that bad smells will prevent them from renting a space. There’s no way around it: smells are pervasive—especially nicotine, cigarette smoke, and other heavy odours. No matter how much air freshener is sprayed, unpleasant odours have a way of clinging to walls, carpets, and even appliances. Completely neutralizing these smells requires top-to-bottom treatment with industrial-grade equipment, like hydroxyl generators and thermal foggers.
Biohazard 101: When to Bring in the Experts
While evictions do come with an increased risk of hazards, not all evictions are immediately dangerous to deal with. Whether or not you need professional tenant cleaning usually comes down to one factor: biohazards. Biohazards are biological contaminants that pose severe health risks to humans. As a result, post-eviction apartments with biohazards should be dealt with by professional biohazard specialists.
Here are some signs of biohazards in an apartment:
- Blood or bodily stains
- Discarded needles or syringes
- Mold or mildew
- Feces or urine
- Pest infestations
If you notice any of these signs after a tenant is evicted, get in touch with a biohazard cleaning expert immediately. These biohazards can spread infectious diseases and cause serious health risks to you or future tenants if not properly cleaned.
When a Basic Clean Won’t Cut It, Call Us
Post-eviction tenant cleaning can get really grimy. When you need support, Grimebusters is here. Contact us to learn more or schedule your heavy-duty, biohazard cleaning service. We’re your reliable partner to help revitalize your rental unit back to its original, shining state.