AvoidGeneral guidanceHome exposure

Rodent droppings, nests and contaminated storage

Do not sweep or vacuum dry rodent waste, which can put contaminated dust into the air.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Keep away while another person ventilates and cleans with the recommended wet-disinfection method and appropriate protection. Ask public-health or pest-control professionals about a heavy infestation.

What changes the answer

  • The exact product, task, temperature, duration and ventilation
  • Whether exposure is through breathing, swallowing, skin contact or injury
  • Any label warning, spill, symptoms or repeated occupational-level exposure

General guidance

When to get individual help

Choose a lower-risk alternative when possible. If the exposure already happened, record the product, amount, timing and symptoms and ask for advice instead of assuming harm.