20/11/2025
🐾 The Science Behind Why Dog Waste Must Be Removed
Poo-fect Pick Up - Pet Waste Removal | Lancaster & Morecambe
Dog poo isn’t just an eyesore - it’s a biohazard. Even small amounts contain millions of bacteria and parasites that can survive in soil, grass, and patios for weeks or even months.
🔬 What’s actually in dog waste?
Dog poo commonly contains harmful microorganisms such as:
• E. coli - can cause stomach upsets, vomiting & diarrhoea
• Salmonella - linked to serious gastrointestinal infections
• Campylobacter - easily spread to children and pets
• Parasite eggs (like roundworms) - can live in soil for years
• Giardia - spreads through contaminated water and surfaces
• Toxocara canis - can cause vision problems if ingested by children
These germs don’t simply vanish when the p**p dries up - they linger on grass, artificial lawns, patios, decking, and even the bottom of shoes, spreading into homes and shared spaces.
🧼 Why sanitising matters
After waste removal, we use specialist sanitising and deodorising treatments that help:
• Kill bacteria and parasite eggs
• Reduce contamination on patios & artificial lawns
• Minimise odours caused by harmful microorganisms
• Create a safer environment for kids playing in the garden
• Protect pets from re-exposure to parasites they can reinfect themselves with
This makes your garden not just clean - but hygienically safe.
👨👩👧 Who benefits from this service?
• Busy dog owners
• Families with children playing outdoors
• People with mobility issues
• Landlords & Airbnb hosts
• Garden-proud homeowners
• Community spaces, dog-friendly cafés & pubs
Let us handle the dirty work while you enjoy a clean, bacteria-free outdoor space.
📩 Message us to book a weekly or one-off clean.
✨ Poo-fect Pick Up - keeping your garden cleaner & safer.
