1. Safety first
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the limits of the work zone.
Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
A home after sickness holds germs on beds, floors, bathrooms and door handles. In Lancaster, call (877) 812-4220 for infectious disease disinfection that cleans and sanitizes the whole space.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Coronavirus surface decontamination targets places many hands touch: door handles, light switches, railings, counters, keypads and faucets. Each is cleaned first, then disinfected with an approved product.
If you live or work in Lancaster, call Lancaster Biohazard Cleanup Help for coronavirus cleaning, biohazard decontamination and safe disposal of contaminated materials. Help reaches across Lancaster County and the towns around it.
Around 51% of households in Lancaster rent, so shared halls, laundry rooms and entryways in apartments often need disinfecting too. A younger population in Lancaster still passes illness through schools, workplaces and shared housing, and the cleanup steps are the same.
A typical infectious disease disinfection job includes:
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the limits of the work zone.
Cleaners put on PPE, keep people out of the work area and plan the order of work so clean rooms stay clean.
Surfaces, fixtures and shared equipment are disinfected in a set order, from cleaner areas to dirtier ones.
The crew checks each area, takes the waste away and leaves the space ready for use.
Most infectious disease disinfection jobs in Lancaster, PA cost between $1,000 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
After-hours calls and urgent timing can change the rate, since crews are pulled from other work to respond.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Virus decontamination | $1,500 - $3,500 |
| Infectious disease decontamination | $1,000 - $8,000 |
| Infectious disease decontamination | $2,000 - $8,000 |
| Infectious disease disinfection | $1,500 - $10,000+ |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Fixr, PushLeads, Biohazard cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide) and are not a quote for Lancaster. Price drivers include size of the space, type of germ, number of surfaces and rooms, air system treatment. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
Alcohol-based products can inactivate the virus when the alcohol content is high enough and the surface stays wet long enough. Many professional crews use EPA-registered disinfectants because the label shows the proven contact time and surfaces it is safe for.
Clean the surface first, then apply an EPA-registered disinfectant that lists the virus. Follow the label for contact time and any rinse step. Different surfaces, such as wood, fabric and electronics, need different products.
Wipe off soil, then use a product that is registered for the virus and safe for wood finishes. Check the label for contact time and test a small spot first. Heavily used or porous wood may need a professional's help.
Yes. Flu, norovirus, MRSA, C. diff and E. coli each call for the right product and technique. Crews match the disinfectant to the germ, since not every product works against every germ.
A restaurant may need it after a confirmed case or an outbreak. The work covers tables, menus, prep surfaces, restrooms and door handles, using products safe for food areas and following the label.
Some can be treated if the label allows it, and washable items can be laundered. Heavily soiled or soaked items, especially ones with body fluids, are often removed and disposed of.
Call (877) 812-4220. Careful COVID-19 and biohazard decontamination is a phone call away.
Call (877) 812-4220