The Problem:

A Detroit homeowner contacted HazWash™ after discovering their parent had been living in an extreme hoarding condition where human feces were smeared or piled on nearly every surface: Countertops, sinks, walls, light switches, door frames, Floors covered in mixed human + animal feces, Toilet fully compacted with 20+ lbs of feces, Cat, dog, and human waste throughout.

Odor so overwhelming visitors couldn’t last more than a few minutes

The homeowner was devastated and had no idea where to begin.

What HazWash™ Did:

HazWash™ performed a Level 4 Biohazard Odor Reset, including:

Full PPE + OSHA bloodborne pathogen compliance

Removal of 200+ lbs of human waste

Removal of all carpet + padding (fully saturated with urine/feces)

Deep extraction + whole-home enzyme saturation

Disinfectant + enzymatic treatment on subfloors

Controlled whole-home vapor treatment (Odor Rapid Reset™)

ATP testing verifying biological load reduction

Timeline

Human feces removed: ~200 lbs

Dumpster used: 30-yard

Hoarded items sorted & bagged: Entire home

Duration: 6 days on-site

Outcome

By the end of the week, the home went from uninhabitable to “ready for workers.”

Client reaction: “It smells like nothing ever happened — I didn’t think this house could be saved.”

Odor elimination: 100%
Biohazard neutralization: Verified via ATP testing

The Problem:

A landlord called HazWash™ after a tenant discovered a kitchen filled with undiscovered decomposition for months, including:

Rotting animal remains

Liquefied food waste

Severe fruit fly infestation

Odor permeating cabinets, drywall, flooring, HVAC pathways

The unit was unrentable and the smell penetrated the entire home.

What HazWash™ Did:

HazWash™ performed a full decomposition cleanup, including:

Removal of all decomposing materials, animal remains, and insects

Scraping + extraction of biological residue and “decomp goo”

Disinfectant + enzyme saturation

Deep cleaning of fridge interior (made it look new)

Recommended fridge disposal due to inaccessible internal fly harboring areas

Timeline

Total time on-site: 2 days

Odor treatment runtime: 12 hours

Outcome

The odor — which normally lingers for weeks — was eliminated within 24 hours.

Landlord feedback: “Every other company said they could only reduce the smell. You made it like nothing happened in one weekend.”

Demo required: None
Odor removal: Complete
Unit rent-ready: Immediately

The Problem:

A client’s nephew vomited heavily in their vehicle. It was over 95°F outside, causing:

Strong, sour vomit odor

Liquids seeping into seams & carpet

A mini-hoarding environment inside the car

Vehicle unusable and unsafe

The client was embarrassed and worried they’d never remove the smell.

What HazWash™ Did:

HazWash™ performed a Vehicle Odor Reset, including:

Full vomit extraction from carpet, seats, and rear compartment

Enzyme saturation to break down bile + proteins

Disinfectant application on all affected surfaces

Interior cleanup to remove the accumulated clutter
--(We do not offer “detailing,” but we refuse to return a car in worse condition than we found it.)

Controlled rapid odor reset inside vehicle cabin

Timeline

Total onsite time: 3 hours

Odor treatment: 2-hour controlled cycle

Outcome

The client got their car back the same day.

Feedback: “I don’t smell ANYTHING. I thought the heat baked it in forever.”

Odor removal: 100% successful
Vehicle condition: Clean, organized, hazard-free