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 Glendale to Burbank, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, and Eagle Rock, a technician is never far from the call.
How a Drug Incident Inside a Glendale Property Plays Out
When a drug-related event happens inside a Glendale property, what shows up to the eye is not the part that matters most for the building. Fentanyl absorbs into drywall paper and carpet padding. Methamphetamine settles into HVAC ductwork and porous surfaces in the rooms where it was used. None of that is visible, and surface cleaning with regular products has no real effect on what has soaked into the materials.
In Glendale's apartment buildings specifically, the contamination has additional pathways through shared ventilation that single-family homes do not have, which means a unit with drug residue can affect more than just the unit itself if the situation goes unaddressed long enough. The cleanup needs to be done by a properly registered company so the waste is tracked from collection through final disposal, and the property record reflects the work that was done.
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.
The Way a Drug-Affected Glendale Property Gets Cleared
Mapping comes before cleaning. The crew samples the affected portion of the property to identify what substance is present and how far it has spread before any product is applied. Fentanyl and methamphetamine require different chemistry, and a generic approach produces results that will not pass a retest.
During that mapping phase and through the cleaning itself, technicians wear chemical-vapor-rated full-face respiration, sealed Tyvek coveralls, and double-layer nitrile, with the affected area sealed off and held under negative pressure. After treatment, the property is sampled again to verify the chemistry worked. The cleaning record, the post-treatment numbers, and the chain-of-custody documentation for the waste removed all come back to the property owner as a complete file.
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.