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 Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Paradise, Summerlin, and Spring Valley, our team responds with professional cleanup and safe disposal support.
The Drug Contamination Problem at Las Vegas Properties Goes Beyond the Visible
Clark County recorded 1,389 drug-related deaths in 2024, with 311 involving fentanyl as a contributory factor and 14 involving carfentanil, a synthetic analogue many times stronger. Behind every one of those numbers is a property, and a property that had a drug-related event in it carries contamination the eye never sees and ordinary cleaning never resolves.
Fentanyl saturates drywall paper and carpet padding inside the first few hours of an event. Methamphetamine moves through ductwork and locks into porous components across every room the air has reached. The Las Vegas Mojave environment, where humidity often sits in the single digits for stretches of the year, drives fine particulate residue deeper into mechanical systems than what humid air does, expanding the contamination footprint past the obvious. Remediation has to run through a properly registered company so resulting waste is tracked through licensed disposal end-to-end, keeping the contamination, the pathogen exposure, and the legal exposure from following the property into its next tenancy, sale, or guest stay.
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 Nevada decontamination standards.
Sampling First, Treating Second on a Las Vegas Drug Job
A drug job opens with identification, not cleaning. The crew suits into chemical-vapor-rated respiration and protective coveralls, contains the affected portion of the home, and samples to confirm what substance is present and how far it has reached. The cleaning chemistry that follows depends entirely on that identification. A product that works on fentanyl does not work on methamphetamine in the same way, and the post-treatment verification test will catch a wrong call.
Treatment runs with the crew in full vapor-rated protection and the affected area under sealed negative-pressure containment for the project's duration. Post-treatment sampling confirms whether the chemistry worked at the levels needed to clear. The deliverable is a complete documentation package: the sampling map from before treatment, the readings after treatment, the manifests covering what left the property, and the written clearance certifying the property is back below contamination thresholds. For Las Vegas property holders moving units back into rotation, that package matters as a 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 Nevada?
Our crews are trained in OSHA bloodborne pathogen and hazardous materials protocols, follow EPA and Nevada 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.