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 Columbus to Phenix City, Fort Moore, Midland, Bibb City, and Smiths Station, a technician is never far from the call.
Drugs Leave Behind More Than What You Can See
A drug-related event at a Columbus property creates two situations at the same time. There is whatever happened to the person involved, which is its own difficult set of circumstances. The property is a separate matter, and the contamination it now carries does not present visually and will not resolve through any kind of regular cleaning.
Fentanyl residue locks into drywall paper and carpet padding within the first few hours after exposure. Methamphetamine settles into HVAC ductwork and porous surfaces throughout the rooms it was used in. The Columbus climate factors in here, because Southern humidity can extend how long that residue stays active in soft materials by slowing the natural drying process. The cleanup has to be performed by a properly registered remediation company so the waste tracking runs from collection through final disposal, which keeps the contamination, and the legal exposure for it, from carrying forward to 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 Georgia decontamination standards.
Identifying the Substance Before Treating a Columbus Property
What happens first is identification, not application. Crews enter in gear rated for chemical vapor exposure, seal off the affected portion of the property, and sample to determine the substance present and the spread of the contamination, all before any cleaning product meets a surface. The cleaning chemistry for fentanyl and methamphetamine is not the same, and a mismatched product on either substance produces a retest result that does not clear.
Through the treatment phase, the crew is dressed in chemical-vapor-rated full-face respiration, sealed Tyvek, and doubled nitrile, while the affected part of the property remains inside a sealed negative-pressure containment zone for the full duration. Post-cleanup samples confirm whether the result clears the threshold. The complete file, sampling data, post-treatment numbers, disposal chain of custody, and the written clearance, gets handed to the property owner so the cleanup history is documented on the property 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 Georgia?
Our crews are trained in OSHA bloodborne pathogen and hazardous materials protocols, follow EPA and Georgia 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.