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 Reno, Sparks, Sun Valley, Verdi, Fernley, and Spanish Springs, our team responds with professional cleanup and safe disposal support.
Drug Residue at a Reno Property Goes Where the Eye Cannot Reach
A drug-related event inside a property does not declare itself afterward. Surface cleaning, even careful surface cleaning, addresses none of what has actually happened. The compounds themselves embed where nobody can see them, and wiping down the visible surfaces accomplishes essentially nothing for the building underneath.
Within hours of an exposure, fentanyl saturates the paper face of drywall and the foam below carpet. Methamphetamine moves through ductwork and seats into porous components throughout the rooms the air has cycled through. Reno's continental high-desert atmosphere, particularly when humidity sits in single digits for weeks at a time, drives particulate residue more deeply into filter media and register vanes than humid environments would. That means contamination at a Reno property along the Wells Avenue stretch or the University area routinely exceeds the room where the original event happened. The job has to run through a properly registered remediation provider so resulting waste is tracked through every step, keeping both the exposure and the legal liability from following the property into its next sale or tenancy.
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 Comes Before Chemistry on Every Reno Drug Job
The work opens with diagnostics, not cleaning. The crew suits into chemical-vapor-rated respiration and protective coveralls, isolates the affected portion of the home, and runs sampling that identifies the substance present and traces how far through the property it has reached. Without that map, the cleaning chemistry that follows is guesswork, and guessing on this kind of job means the verification result at the end of the project will not clear.
Once the substance is identified, the treatment chemistry is matched to it. The crew stays inside containment through the duration of the project. After cleaning completes, post-treatment sampling confirms whether the chemistry achieved the levels needed. The full record returns to the property's owner of record: the pre-treatment readings, the post-treatment readings, the manifests for what left the building, the written clearance. That paper trail matters for property owners moving rental units back into rotation, since it establishes a record that contamination was resolved before the next occupant arrived.
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.