How to sanitize an attic

Attic door open with ladder

What is attic cleaning and disinfecting? 

When you spring clean your home from top to bottom, inside out, does that include the attic?  When you do a deep down winter disinfecting, do you do an attic disinfecting too?  Probably not, most people don’t give the attic a passing thought when cleaning and disinfecting their house. 

You’re probably reading this and thinking, who the heck does attic cleaning and disinfecting and why?!  Well, not your everyday neighbors, but you can call an attic cleaning company to do the job for you, including a thorough attic disinfecting. 

There are several services involved with attic cleaning. When they are all completed, you have a fresh attic that is renewed and a clean slate. Okay, so what are the benefits to having an attic disinfecting done? There are several benefits to an attic disinfecting and cleaning process, and once you’ve had it done, you’ll want to make part of your regular home maintenance!  The benefits include: 

Reduced Irritants and Toxins

You would be surprised to know how many irritants and toxins come from your attic that are affecting your family’s health. The indoor air quality of your home is a contributing factor to breathing problems like asthma and other respiratory issues.

The obvious contaminants are cigarette smoke and the secondhand smoke that creates.  The carbon monoxide, and radon gas, dust mite and rodent allergens. Over 80% of all homes in this country have a detectable level of mouse allergens, there is no boundary to the poverty level either. Over 80% of all homes have a detectable level of dust mite allergens in the bedrooms, and over 60% have a detectable level of cockroach allergens. With a professional attic disinfecting and cleaning service, you won’t have anything left to harbor in your attic that can be causing any of the following: 

  • Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
  • Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome
  • Lassa Fever
  • Leptospirosis
  • Lymphocytic Chorio-meningitis
  • Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever
  • Plague
  • Rat-Bite Fever
  • Salmonellosis
  • South American Arenaviruses
  • Tularemia

A professional team will know how to disinfect your attic so that all these allergens, bacteria, and germs that are making your family unhealthy are removed. Disinfecting attic after rats and insects have been nesting and breeding will make a noticeable difference in your family’s breathing abilities. 

Energy Efficiency Increased

The layer of attic insulation that is crucial barrier to the heat transference. With attic disinfecting and cleaning by a professional  attic cleaning company, not only do they know how to clean a dirty attic, but they are also trained in spotting damaged or insufficient insulation and air duct issues. 

Maintenance Expenses Reduced

A professional attic cleaning has trained their team to identify small issues that can become big and expensive problems if not addressed. Like a small roof leak or the HVAC air duct damaged or disconnected, even possible electrical issues that can be a fire hazard. These professional attic disinfecting teams so more than clean and disinfect, they will save you money and time in the long run. 

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How much does it cost to get attic cleaned and attic disinfecting done by a professional?

Pricing can vary across the country, in general, the prices start around $150 and go upward to $200 or more, depending on the size of the attic.  Many of these companies offer or partner with other companies that offer junk removal, getting rid of what you need or want, for an additional cost in addition to their attic disinfecting and cleaning services. 

Some even offer organization services that can help you get the attic organized for better usage of that space.  Because after they have completed their attic disinfecting and cleaning, you’re going to want to spend more time in your attic! 

If you’re thinking to yourself, why pay that money when I know how to clean my attic myself, ask yourself when was the last time you did? A thorough attic disinfecting as well as cleaning and disposing of things you no longer need.  Do you have an attic fogger sanitizer or disinfectant spray for attics? Most likely not as effective and powerful as a professional team will have. 

Wouldn’t it be nice to know after you’ve had the lawn serviced and the house cleaned by a professional team, that your attic is also clean, disinfected, and ready to be used?  Maybe you have an elderly parent moving in soon and need more space? 

With a professional attic disinfecting and cleaning, you can create another bedroom for your older children and let the elderly parent take their bedroom. If you’re planning on placing your house on the market, a professional attic disinfecting service could help in bringing you better offers too. 

What if you never use your attic for anything more than storing holiday decorations? Remember, the contaminants from insects and rodents nesting are spreading throughout your home from attic. A professional attic disinfecting service will remove them, and the bacteria and germs left behind, giving your home cleaner air to breathe. Call 817-781-8781 today for attic sanitization in Fort Worth, TX.