5 Ways Regular Bin Enclosure Cleaning Can Help Prevent Pest Infestations

Keeping your property clean goes beyond just vacuuming hallways and emptying trash cans—there’s a hidden culprit that often gets overlooked: bin enclosures. These areas, where garbage, recycling, and compost bins are stored, can become breeding grounds for pests if not maintained properly. At CleanStart Property Services, we’ve introduced our new pressure washing service for bin enclosures to help tackle this issue head-on. Here are five ways regular bin enclosure cleaning can help prevent pest infestations:

1. Eliminates Attractants for Rodents

Rodents are drawn to food scraps and residue left on bins and in bin enclosures. Regular cleaning removes these attractants, making your property less appealing to pests. By power spraying both the inside and outside of the bins, we ensure a thorough clean that helps keep rodents away.

2. Reduces Insect Breeding Grounds

Stagnant water, rotting food, and organic waste build-up in bin enclosures provide a perfect environment for insects like flies and ants to breed. A regular cleaning schedule can disrupt these breeding cycles and prevent a full-blown infestation.

3. Keeps Odors Under Control

One of the key factors that draw pests to bin areas is the strong odor of decaying food and waste. Power spraying removes residue and bacteria that produce these smells, reducing the likelihood of attracting pests to your property.

4. Prevents Bacteria Buildup

Not only do pests thrive in dirty bin enclosures, but bacteria and germs do as well. Regular cleaning helps maintain a healthier environment, reducing the spread of disease-carrying pests like cockroaches and rats, which often congregate in these unsanitary spaces.

5. Protects Your Property’s Reputation

A pest infestation caused by dirty bin enclosures can harm the reputation of your building or business. Clean, well-maintained areas help ensure that tenants, customers, and visitors have a positive impression of your property. Regular bin enclosure cleaning is a small step that makes a big difference in maintaining cleanliness and preventing pest issues.

CleanStart’s Power Spraying Solution

At CleanStart, we offer a pressure washing service specifically designed to address these common issues. Our team cleans both the enclosures and the outside of the bins to reduce the risk of pest infestations. We offer this service at a fixed rate of $139.95 per bin enclosure, with discounted pricing available for multiple enclosures at the same site. We also offer monthly cleaning plans at a discounted rate to keep your property pest-free year-round.

Interested in learning more about our power spraying service? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start protecting your property from pests!