Typical cleanout crew
Standard Cleaning
Standard cleaning only treats visible surfaces, leaving hidden pathogens and odors trapped deep within.
Remnant
Drug Decontamination
We eliminate biohazards at the molecular level, using advanced ATP testing to guarantee 100% decontamination.
Whether the call comes from Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Garden City, Nampa, and Kuna, our team responds with professional cleanup and safe disposal support.
What Property Owners Are Up Against
The Ada County Coroner's Office reported a steady volume of overdose-related deaths through 2024, with cases ranging across single-family homes, apartments, and rental properties throughout Boise. At the property level, the trend numbers do not change what the substances do to a building once the original event has happened.
Within hours of exposure, fentanyl residue settles into drywall paper and the padding beneath carpets. Methamphetamine works its way into HVAC ducts and into porous surfaces throughout every room where use took place. Neither one is visible on day one, and the Boise high-altitude semi-arid climate actually concentrates particulate residue in HVAC filters and registers more aggressively than humid climates do, which extends the cleanup footprint past the obviously affected zone. Because the waste chain of custody has to run from collection through to a final disposal facility, the job needs to be performed by a properly registered remediation company.
Our Step-by-Step Drug Cleanup Process
Site Assessment
A technician evaluates the property, reviews any law enforcement documentation, and identifies the type and scope of contamination.
Containment Setup
Sheeting and air filtration close off the affected space so airborne particles and residues stay contained during the work.
Soft Good Removal
Mattresses, upholstery, carpet, padding, and porous items that have absorbed residue are extracted and bagged for disposal.
Surface Decontamination
Walls, ceilings, hard flooring, and fixtures are washed with chemistry suited to the specific drug residue present.
HVAC and Air Treatment
Ductwork is cleaned or replaced where needed, and HEPA scrubbers run until airborne contamination is cleared.
Clearance Testing
Surface samples are pulled and analyzed to confirm levels meet Idaho decontamination standards.
How We Test, Treat, and Verify the Property
Sampling identifies what substance is present and where the contamination has spread before any cleaning chemistry meets a surface. Fentanyl and methamphetamine require different chemistry, and a guess at this stage produces a retest result that does not clear.
While treatment runs, the crew works in chemical-vapor-rated full-face respiration, sealed Tyvek, and double-layer nitrile, with the affected portion of the property under sealed negative-pressure containment for the full duration. Post-cleaning samples then verify the result against the threshold. The complete file, including the pre- and post-treatment numbers, the disposal chain of custody, and the written clearance record, comes back to the property owner. For Boise rental property owners specifically, that documentation matters even more, since it establishes on the property record that the contamination was properly resolved before the next tenancy.
When Drug Cleanup Is Needed
Landlords clearing a rental after a tenant arrest, overdose, or eviction
Homebuyers and estate executors taking on a property with a contamination history
OSHA
Certified
24/7
Response
99.9%
Cleanup Success Rate
"Found out one of our rentals had been used as a meth lab. Remnant was certified for the work and got us through clearance testing. They knew exactly what the state required."
Still Have Questions?
Are you qualified to handle drug cleanup in Idaho?
Our crews are trained in OSHA bloodborne pathogen and hazardous materials protocols, follow EPA and Idaho DOH guidance, and work to the same 1.5 µg/100 cm² standard the state uses.
How much does drug cleanup cost?
It varies with the size of the property and how far the residue spread, but most jobs run from a few thousand to the low five figures. We provide a written estimate after testing.
How long does the cleanup take?
A smoking-only apartment usually clears in two to three days including lab turnaround. A full lab cleanup on a house generally runs one to two weeks.
Will my insurance cover it?
Often, especially when the contamination came from a tenant, a crime, or vandalism rather than the policyholder's own use. We document everything and work directly with your adjuster.