Most household disinfectants, when prepared according to the directions, are effective in fighting hantavirus during cleanup of rodent materials. Check labels for agents based on phenol, quaternary ammonium compounds, or hypochlorite, and be sure the product is described as a "disinfectant."
A solution of 1-1/2 cups of chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of water may also be used, but remember: Time weakens the disinfectant properties of a bleach solution, so in order to be effective, these must be prepared fresh every day.

Removing Rodent Materials

1. Wear rubber, latex, or vinyl gloves.

2. Thoroughly soak rodent urine and droppings in disinfectant solution.

3. Do not vacuum or sweep rodent nesting materials, urine, droppings, or contaminated surfaces without disinfecting them first. Doing so releases potentially infectious materials into the air.

4. Wearing your gloves, use a paper towel to pick up disinfected urine and droppings, then put it in the garbage paper towel and all.

5. You  may now begin cleaning surfaces that have been contaminated by rodent materials.

Cleaning Contaminated Surfaces

Using a disinfectant or bleach solution as described above:

1. Mop floors.

2. Disinfect countertops, drawers, shelves, and other durable surfaces.

3. Spray down dirt floors.

Other surfaces:

1. Disinfect carpets using household disinfectant or a commercial-grade steam cleaner or shampoo.

2. Steam clean or shampoo rugs and upholstered furniture.

3. Launder potentially contaminated bedding and clothing with hot water and detergent. Wear your gloves when handling these items. Dry in a machine or hang in the sun.

4. Before removing your gloves, disinfect them with disinfectant or soap and water. After removing your gloves, thoroughly wash your hands in soap and warm water.

If you believe you have been exposed to hantavirus and are experiencing signs and symptoms of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), contact your physician immediately!

Related Link
WDH Recommendations for Cleanup