Large spaces, varied problems
Warehouses and distribution centers cover huge areas with high racking, open structure and loading docks open to the outside. Contamination problems come in many forms:
- Injuries and fatalities involving forklifts, conveyors or falls
- Rodent infestations in stored product and along walls
- Birds and bats roosting in open steel and dropping waste on product and floors
- Spoiled or leaking product, such as food, chemicals or liquids, after power loss, damage or recalls
- Sewage backups in restrooms and floor drains
- Debris and contamination left in buildings vacated by previous tenants
How the work is done
- Survey the building, identify the contamination and affected product, and plan with your operations team.
- Protect inventory. Unaffected product is isolated or moved. Contaminated product is documented for your insurer or supplier before disposal.
- Remove droppings, nests, spoiled product and contaminated materials. Lifts are used for work at height on racking and structure.
- Clean and disinfect floors, racking, docks and affected surfaces.
- Coordinate with pest control, bird exclusion contractors and maintenance so the source is addressed, not just the mess.
- Document quantities, areas and before-and-after photos.
Food-grade and regulated storage
Food and pharmaceutical warehouses are subject to sanitation rules and customer audits. Cleaning methods and products are chosen to be appropriate for those environments, and documentation can support your food safety records.
Vacant buildings
Landlords and buyers of vacant warehouses often face leftover waste, droppings and debris. Cleanup returns the building to a leasable condition.
Common questions
Can you work while the warehouse is operating?
Yes. Work zones are separated from traffic, and we schedule high work for off-shifts when needed.
What happens to contaminated product?
It is documented and disposed of according to the product type and any instructions from your insurer or the product owner.
Do you handle bird exclusion?
We clean up the contamination and coordinate with exclusion contractors who install netting or deterrents.