For many individuals, hoarding can eventually snowball into damage to property. Hoarding is defined as saving various items that could in time create safety issues and property problems once it gets out of hand. One way to develop a fix for hoarding from a cleaning perspective is to employ a professional group to take care of everything. Our professional hoarding clean up is another part of our biohazard remediation business, as PuroClean Restoration Services has been offering value for years. We know how to restore a house and make it look as great as new even after hoarding problems.
The numbers indicate that hoarding is becoming more and more of an issue, especially when individuals begin to age. Whether it is an emotional attachment or not having the time to get rid of everything, hoarding can start to get crazy in around 5% of the world’s population. In fact, the National Study Group on Compulsive Disorganization has put together a hoarding scale that can help individuals fight the kind of issue they might have.
Hoarding Level 1: The clutter is minor, as individuals can easily move around the house just fine. There might be some stuff in the way if there are animals in the house, but there are no lingering odors around. It is a safe environment for most, but individuals might need to stay alert to ensure that things do not get crazy.
Hoarding Level 2: At least a single passage is blocked when a person reaches level two of hoarding. There might be a bit of an issue with temperature control or ventilation in the house as well. Many rooms have a mess, and some light odor or mildew is realized as well. Nothing is overwhelming, but there are signs of potential problems popping up.
Hoarding Level 3: Visible clutter outside the house, light structural damage, excessive dust, heavily soiled food prep areas, prominent odors throughout the house, excessive amount of pets, one bedroom or bathroom unusable, and uncontrollable garbage.
Hoarding Level 4: There is a huge amount of mold and mildew that is building up in the entire house. Structural damage becomes extremely noticeable, and multiple rooms need severe treatment before they are usable again. Sewer back up and problems in the kitchen and bathroom can create extremely bad odors, and pests are typically a problem as well. There is garbage on many surfaces throughout the house.
Hoarding Level 5: There is absolutely no electricity, running water, or livable area left at this hoarding level. The property itself has extreme structural damage, and time-consuming restoration is necessary to turn things around. Feces, garbage, pests, and more are all creating problems.
Hoarding can put some property in such poor condition that there is a chance of losing insurance coverage. The best way to stay away from this is to stay ahead of corrections as quickly as possible, and there might even be alerts issued by insurance agents to get things done. Not meeting the demands can make insurance companies to drop policyholders.
The top way to take care of corrections to avoid insurance problems is to call professionals. They will be able to help you get through the hoarding steps and provide standard or even emergency solutions at all times. They can take care of everything now so that a property does not require more corrections down the road. The top way to contact us is to call (240) 650-3355 at any point.
The goal with any current job at PuroClean is to ensure that everything is fixed currently, and there is a reduced risk of other problems down the road. Every single technician that performs for the business is incredibly careful with new settings, and that even goes as far as assisting hoarders who are coming to grips with this issue. By showing empathy during the process, it makes everything so much simpler.
How does PuroClean Restoration Services take care of hoarding cleanup? It starts with explaining to the client that their issue matters. Showing empathy during a specifically vulnerable situation can really put a client at ease. This is how the standard process goes from start to finish:
Initial inspection – A brand new task always starts with an initial inspection to see where everything sits. In some scenarios, there could be an idea that must be tweaked when seeing it in person. Each hoarding encounter is a little unique, and spotting an idea at first will speed up the process.
Ensuring safety – Workers must wear protective gear, such as disposable gloves and dust masks, to protect themselves against bacteria and diseases. They should also have a fire extinguisher, repellent spray, a flashlight, and a first-aid kit to turn to.
Various kinds of cleaning supplies – all cleaning tools needed are given by the skilled workers. They will be able to use what they bring and in the best way possible. It can sometimes be many various options for tricky scenarios, but having everything readily available makes it much better.
Preparing a staging area and dumpster – Free, open space (staging area) such as the yard is required to temporarily put contents removed from the house. A large bin is also needed to trash the debris.
Decluttering – the decluttering process for the entire house takes some time, but it is much simpler with a dumpster set up. Little by little, individuals will notice the process and be motivated to keep going. Getting rid of all the clutter from each area is a pretty easy process once it gets going.
Sorting the contents – Local laws must be examined for handling items that can’t go right into the trash (such as paints or explosives). Then, the trash and debris are bagged up and thrown into a dumpster. Saveable items are separated into two piles – items to keep and items to donate.
Making fixes and cleansing the house overall – Fixes should start once the entire house is free of clutter. Some property will require more fixes done than others, but anything from repainting to an entire restoration is possible. Once that is completed, moving the items back into the house completes the task.
When glancing around, there are several cleansing options out there. The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program is just a little different from everything else. It has the ability to sanitize and provide coverage for a long time. Using the top-grade products to get the job done, with expert technicians also bringing plenty of skill to the table.
PuroClean is the high-end solution for all people in need of a professional group to take care of cleaning solutions as quickly as possible. We can access the top equipment, and our training matches the very best.
There are a few main qualities that we feel like make us unique from everyone else. We have the highest standard in solutions, but our speed and compassion during the process matches or exceeds anyone. No matter how difficult a cleanup might look, we are willing to put in the work to keep individuals satisfied.
*There are a few locations that do not offer biohazard cleanup. For information on that, dial 1-800-775-7876 to get the nearest location that offers the solutions.
Cleaning and the application of top level disinfectants of commonly handled objects and surfaces are the recommended plans of attack to help prevent the growth of respiratory diseases, such as the coronavirus. Since virtually any spot can be re-contaminated after cleansing, and since the coronavirus is also spread through people, PuroClean’s cleansing solutions are not guaranteed to stop the growth of the coronavirus. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) for more information regarding the coronavirus, its spread, and prevention.
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