There’s no doubt that mice carry infections that could easily be transmitted to humans. With that in mind, you should always use the proper clean-up procedure after ridding them from your property. Furthermore, mice are incredibly destructive, and once you’ve found the best way to get rid of them, you now have to deal with repairs. But don’t worry, this article is in your best interest.

How to Repair Mouse Damage 
There are different types of damage that mice can cause in your home. These include:

• Undermining the foundation of your home through burrowing
• Chewing through the electrical wires
• Chewing through books, clothes and wooden fixtures in the house
• Tearing the insulation of the ceilings and walls so they can make a nest All of this will jeopardize your home. So, the first step is to identify the culprit. Squirrels, mice and rats tend to have the same damage signatures. Therefore, before repairing your home, you need to ensure these rodents will not come back to the same spot.
  
  

The next step is to insulate your home from mice and then do a check-up of the entire house. Identify the damage caused so you can plan for a solution. You might have to replace items such as chewed electrical wires.

But if you find it challenging to do this on your own, you can always talk to a professional. This way you can budget for all the replacements and repairs needed to breathe life back into your home after the mouse infestation is over.

How to Clean Up Mice Mess

• As I said earlier, mice carry a lot of dangerous diseases. Therefore, when handling mice droppings and urine, ensure that you always have gloves. Once all mice have been completely eliminated from your home, you can now begin the clean-up. Houses plagued with mice will most definitely have a substantial amount of their urine, saliva and droppings. Your home is no exception. So let’s get to the clean-up procedure:
• Start by airing your home, especially the infected areas.
• Next, ensure you have protective gear during the clean-up.
• Additionally, to prevent the particles from becoming airborne, don’t vacuum or sweep the mice droppings.
• Carefully soak the infested areas with commercial disinfectant then wipe out the nesting materials and droppings. Use a paper towel for this procedure. Then ensure that the paper towel is disposed of correctly. Once all is said and done, wash your hands with soap and water.

In Summary

In most cases, mice tend to spend a large part of their time in your attic. That’s because it’s warm and dark enough for them to hide and breed. So, as a homeowner, you should always inspect your attic for traces of mice damage. That will help you detect their infestation in your home at an early stage.

Even if there’s just one mouse, with time, their damage will start to show. That is what you should be looking for. More importantly, for you to avoid further damage in your home, always ensure all infected insulation are removed.