Service
Animal hoarding cleanup, handled safely and without judgment.
Homes affected by animal hoarding carry more than clutter — waste, odor, pests, and contamination that make the space unsafe. We remove it, decontaminate what's underneath, and clear the smell for good, quietly and with care.
Overview
A biohazard situation, not just a mess to haul away.
Animal hoarding usually comes from a place of love that quietly got
out of control. Someone takes in one more animal, then another, until
the numbers are far past what any home can handle. By the time
someone reaches out, the house is often soaked in urine and feces,
the air is hard to breathe, and pests and bacteria have taken hold.
It's overwhelming, and it's rarely the fault of the person living
there.
This isn't ordinary cleaning. Waste that has seeped into carpet,
flooring, and subfloor is a genuine health hazard, and the odor won't
lift until the source is dealt with. Biohazard Cleanup MN treats it as
the biohazard it is — removing contaminated materials, decontaminating
every surface, treating for pests, and neutralizing odor at its source
so the home is safe to live in again.
What an animal hoarding cleanup includes
- Removal & disposal of animal waste
- Cleanup of soiled floors, carpet & subfloor
- Urine & feces decontamination
- Odor neutralized at the source, not masked
- Treatment for fleas, pests & bacteria
- Sorting, with belongings set aside
- Air scrubbing & sanitizing of surfaces
- Discreet, unmarked removal & hauling
Who usually calls us
Most people who call aren't the person who hoarded the animals —
they're someone stepping in to help. An adult child worried about a
parent, a landlord facing a contaminated unit, an estate executor, or
a case worker or animal-welfare contact arranging the next step.
If that's you, you're not alone, and this is more common than most
people realize. We'll meet the situation without judgment and take the
heavy part off your plate.
Discretion is part of the job
Vehicles are unmarked, technicians wear plain clothing, and we never discuss your situation with neighbors or anyone else. As far as anyone outside needs to know, we're just people helping with a home.
Does insurance cover animal hoarding cleanup?
Often, at least in part. Because animal hoarding almost always
involves biohazards — waste, contamination, pests, and sometimes
structural damage — many homeowner's policies help cover the cleanup.
Coverage varies from policy to policy, so we can't promise what yours
will do, but we'll help you understand what to look for and how billing
typically works.
Either way, you get a clear estimate up front, and no work starts until
you're ready.
Our process
From the first call to a home that's safe again.
- Step 1
A private conversation
You call, we listen. We ask a few gentle questions about the home and the animals involved, then explain how we work.
- Step 2
Assessment & plan
In person or by photos, we gauge the contamination and odor, then walk you through the plan, timeline, and how insurance may apply.
- Step 3
Removal & decontamination
We clear waste and soiled materials, decontaminate every affected surface, and treat for pests and bacteria.
- Step 4
Deodorize & walk-through
We neutralize odor at the source, then show you the finished space and return anything we set aside.
Frequently asked
Animal hoarding cleanup questions.
What makes animal hoarding different from regular hoarding?
The clutter is often only part of it. Homes affected by animal hoarding usually have heavy contamination from urine and feces soaked into floors, carpet, and subfloor, along with strong odor, bacteria, and pests. That's a biohazard situation, so it needs proper decontamination — not just cleaning and hauling.
Can you actually get rid of the smell?
Yes. Odor from animal waste soaks into porous materials, so masking it never lasts. We remove or treat what the odor is coming from, decontaminate the surfaces underneath, and use air scrubbing and deodorizing to neutralize it at the source.
What happens to the animals?
We're a cleanup company, not an animal authority, so we don't remove or rehome pets. If animals are still in the home, that's usually handled by animal control or a rescue before or alongside our work. We can begin once the space is clear, and we'll coordinate timing with you.
Will you throw away belongings?
We sort carefully and set aside anything valuable or meaningful. Items that are heavily contaminated and unsafe to keep have to go, but we talk those through with you first. You stay in control of the decisions.
Is the cleanup kept private?
Yes. We arrive in unmarked vehicles and plain clothing, and we never discuss the situation with neighbors. Discretion is built into how we work.
Does homeowner’s insurance cover it?
Often, at least in part — animal hoarding usually involves biohazards, and many homeowner's policies help with that kind of cleanup. Coverage varies, so we can't promise what yours will do, but we'll help you understand what to look for before you commit to anything.
What areas do you serve?
We cover the seven-county Twin Cities metro — Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Carver, Scott, Washington County — and can usually arrange a same-day or next-day visit.
Ready when you are — no pressure.
Whether you're ready to start or just have questions, call and we'll talk it through. Everything stays private.