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.
From San Jose to Santa Clara, Cupertino, Campbell, Milpitas, and Sunnyvale, a technician is never far from the call.
How a Drug Incident Inside a San Jose Property Plays Out
Property owners who deal with us after a drug incident are usually working through more than one situation. There is whatever happened to the person involved, and there is the property, which carries contamination that does not present visually and does not resolve through any regular cleaning.
Residue from fentanyl bonds to drywall paper and carpet padding. Methamphetamine moves through HVAC ductwork and the porous surfaces of the rooms where it was used. The bonding happens within hours of the original event, and once the substances have soaked into the building materials, they stay there until they are properly addressed. The cleanup has to be done by a properly registered company so the waste tracking runs from collection through final disposal and the cleanup history sits on the property record. That is what keeps contamination, and the liability that comes with it, from following whoever moves into the property next.
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 California decontamination standards.
How a Drug-Affected San Jose Property Gets Tested and Cleared
What gets done first on a drug cleanup is not cleaning. It is sampling, because applying chemistry to a property before knowing what is on it produces a result that fails verification. The crew identifies the substance, measures concentrations, and maps the spread before any treatment product comes out of the kit. Fentanyl chemistry and methamphetamine chemistry are not interchangeable, and treating the wrong one with the wrong product wastes the visit.
For the cleaning phase, the protective layer is chemical-vapor-rated full-face respiration, sealed Tyvek, and double-layer nitrile, and the affected portion of the property stays under negative-pressure containment through the entire project. After treatment runs, post-cleaning samples confirm whether the result clears the threshold. The whole file, pre-treatment numbers, post-treatment numbers, disposal chain of custody, and written clearance, gets handed to the property owner so the cleanup history sits on the record.
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 California?
Our crews are trained in OSHA bloodborne pathogen and hazardous materials protocols, follow EPA and California 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.