Unsanitary house cleaning & very dirty apartment cleaning
Défi Clean provides unsanitary house cleaning, very dirty apartment cleaning, sorting, clearance, disinfection, pest control, rodent control, and treatment of odours and mould.
We handle sensitive situations with method, discretion, and responsiveness, throughout France, to restore properties and bring back a cleaner, safer, and more liveable environment.
Fast review with no obligation
Respectful and controlled intervention
From sorting to full restoration
Depending on the nature of the case
When is a property considered unsanitary?
A property becomes unsanitary when the level of deterioration, clutter, dirt, or contamination puts hygiene, health, or safety at risk. In these situations, basic housekeeping is no longer enough: a specialist intervention is needed.
- Stained walls, greasy surfaces, or heavily soiled areas
- Presence of urine, faeces, or persistent bad smells
- Rooms filled with rubbish, furniture, or accumulated waste
- Persistent odours and poor ventilation
- Visible mould and damp indoor conditions
- Pests: cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs, mice, pigeons
- Difficult movement through the property or specific rooms
- Health risks for occupants, neighbours, or professionals
Useful reference: Service-Public – Unsanitary housing
Why choose Défi Clean?
- Clear procedure: sorting, clearance, cleaning, disinfection, and sanitising
- Specialist team trained for sensitive and extreme situations
- Discreet intervention in houses, apartments, buildings, or condominiums
- Waste handling with suitable disposal channels
- Fast quotes and a clearly defined scope of work
Services we provide
Sorting & safeguarding
Identification of documents, useful items, personal belongings, and anything that should be preserved.
Clearance & waste removal
Removal of waste, bulky items, damaged furniture, and unusable belongings using suitable logistics.
Deep cleaning
Treatment of floors, walls, sanitary areas, kitchen spaces, furniture, greasy surfaces, and severely soiled zones.
Disinfection
Professional disinfection, reduction of sanitary risks, and improvement of the overall hygiene level.
Odour treatment
Neutralisation of persistent odours linked to dampness, waste, contamination, or long-term neglect.
Pest treatments
Pest control, rodent control, and management of environments that encourage infestation.
How an intervention works
1. Assessment
Evaluation of the property, the risks, the volume to be removed, and the specific needs.
2. Sorting and clearance
Separation of items to keep, bagging of waste, and clearance of obstructed areas.
3. Deep cleaning
Technical cleaning of surfaces, rooms, walls, floors, and critical areas.
4. Disinfection and sanitising
Disinfection, odour treatment, pest management, and improvement of sanitary conditions.
5. Restoration
The property returns to a cleaner, safer, more stable, and more usable condition.
6. Final review
End-of-intervention review and validation of the work carried out according to the agreed scope.
See also: Diogenes syndrome cleaning
Before / After
Every case is different, but the logic remains the same: remove what is obstructing the property, clean what is degraded, disinfect what presents a health risk, and restore the space to a presentable condition.
Properties concerned
- Very dirty or heavily cluttered apartment
- Unsanitary or degraded house
- Property after abandonment or occupant departure
- Real estate to restore before sale or re-letting
- Situations linked to Diogenes syndrome
- Squats, cellars, outbuildings, or affected shared areas
Who do we work for?
- Private individuals
- Families and carers
- Estate agencies
- Property managers and condominiums
- Landlords and asset managers
- Professional clients and premises managers
Indicative pricing
Prices depend on the volume to be removed, the level of unsanitary conditions, the surface area, disinfection needs, and access constraints.
| Situation | Services | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lightly unsanitary property | Enhanced cleaning + basic cleaning service | from €500 |
| Very dirty house / apartment | Clearance + deep cleaning + disinfection | €1,000 to €2,000 |
| Extreme case (Diogenes) | Sorting, skips, specialist products, full sanitising | €2,000 to €3,000+ |
Every case is unique. A free quote gives you an estimate that matches the actual condition of the property.
Our commitments
- Respect for confidentiality
- Human and non-judgmental approach
- Structured and controlled intervention
- Appropriate products and methods
- Clear explanation of each step
- Support from start to finish
FAQ – Extreme cleaning & unsanitary housing
Do you work on extreme properties such as Diogenes syndrome cases or squats?
Yes. We work on heavily degraded properties, Diogenes syndrome situations, squats, and homes that have become unsanitary.
What does a deep cleaning service include?
It generally includes clearance, cleaning of surfaces, disinfection, odour treatment, pest control, and full sanitising.
What are the health risks of an unsanitary property?
The risks include bacteria, mould, odours, pests, property deterioration, and negative effects on health and safety.
What is the difference between standard housekeeping and a specialist service?
Standard housekeeping focuses on routine cleaning. A specialist service addresses full unsanitary conditions, large-scale clearance, disinfection, and full restoration.
How are the price and quote calculated?
The price depends on the surface area, the volume of waste, the level of unsanitary conditions, the risks involved, the products required, and the time needed.
Do you operate across France?
Yes, depending on the nature of the case and the urgency. We review requests throughout France.
How does a full intervention work in practice?
Assessment, sorting, clearance, cleaning, disinfection, pest treatment, sanitising, and final validation.
Where can I find advice to better understand these situations?
Our blog features practical articles about unsanitary housing, Diogenes syndrome, health risks, and intervention methods.
Need an intervention?
Are you facing an unsanitary house, a very dirty apartment, a cluttered property, or an extreme situation? Défi Clean supports you with a discreet, structured, and tailored intervention.
Service area and services
Défi Clean provides extreme cleaning, Diogenes cleaning, disinfection, clearance and property restoration services.
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Covered areas
- Paris
- Hauts-de-Seine
- Seine-Saint-Denis
- Val-de-Marne
- Seine-et-Marne
- Yvelines
- Essonne
- Val-d'Oise
- Île-de-France
- France
Included services
- Extreme cleaning
- Diogenes cleaning
- Disinfection
- Clearance
- Post-disaster cleaning
- Property restoration