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A distressed property is usually defined as any property that has been affected by hoarding or is in foreclosure. In many cases, these properties are abandoned and have become unsanitary and unsafe due to a handful of different factors, including hoarding and neglecting health hazards. The distressed property can be contaminated with human and animal waste, spoiled food remains, mold, fungus, bacteria, and insect and rodent infestation. In addition, there may be electrical damage, fire hazards, broken glass, trash or even contaminated needles.
Our hoarding cleanup technicians handle anything from moderate clutter to severe hoarding situations. We clean up the clutter, categorize and organize the valuables and remove unpleasant odors. Whether you or your family members suffer a Compulsive Hoarding Disorder or you came into possession of a hoarded house, Bio Clean 911 is here to help.
What is Hoarding?
The term “hoarding” is actally a shorter term for Compulsive Hoarding Disorder. According to the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF), this disorder affects around 2% – 6% of the population.
People who suffer from a hoarding disorder find it very hard to let go of their possessions, thus, accumulating belongings, pets and even trash in their homes. Hoarders often believe they might need their possessions later or are deeply attached to the items collected.
Of course, such collections can make daily lives very difficult and often pose serious safety and health threats to a hoarder himself and others sharing his home.
That being said, hoarding cleanup professionals should be very sensitive and respect the feelings of hoarders who do not like anyone to touch their possessions and feel indecisive and anxious about throwing anything away. This is why it is not recommended to do a hoarding cleanup while hoarders are away from home. Instead, they should walk through their home’s clutter with a professional who will help organize the valuables and discard trash. In severe cases, help of social services and psychological/mental health representative might be needed.
What are the dangers of hoarding?
There are many inconveniences and hazards associated with hoarding. Some of these hazards make both hoarding and the hoarding cleanup process very dangerous. This is why DIY cleaning is not recommended.
Sanitation Issues
Hoarding creates severe sanitation issues. First, it’s very difficult to dust, scrub or vacuum overly cluttered homes. As hosts avoid such daily chores, the dirt and debris will build-up and promote the spread of gems, dangerous bacteria and harmful microorganisms. The buildup of waste and rotting food may also release bacteria and result in food poisoning and respiratory problems.
Biohazard Materials
Hoarded houses with rotting food and decomposing materials have plenty of space to hide and create the perfect homes to rodents and other pests. Live and dead animals, feces, urine, and other bodily fluids pose a serious biohazard to inhabitants. Animal hoarding creates these hazards too and is dangerous for both the household occupants and the animals themselves. Biohazard should be cleaned by certified professionals who know how to clean up bloodborne pathogens and bacteria.
Limited Mobility and Risk of Injury
Excess clutter makes it difficult to move around the house or reach the necessary objects. Also, piles of junk may literally fall on household members, causing a minor or a serious injury. During an emergency event, the efforts of the rescue crews will be limited due to blocked windows and doors. Cluttered ladders will impede emergency evacuation.
Fire and Water Damage
Fires can occur when clutter covers a heating vent or damaged wires. Piles of flammable items will make the fire spread fast. At the same time, the ability to extinguish the fire is limited. As stated above, hoarding makes firefighters’ work and evacuation more difficult. Clutter makes normal home inspection not possible, so leaks and minor water problems may rest unnoticed for a longer time and grow into a serious water damage issue. In the case of major water damage, restoration services will be less effective as water damage experts will have to remove all the contaminated and soaked clutter.
Poor Indoor Air Quality
Excessive accumulation of belongings will reduce airflow and impede ventilation throughout the house. Lack of proper cleaning will make germs and bacteria circulate the air. In addition, limited access to walls and windows can make it difficult to spot and remove mold in a timely manner. Breathing all of those contaminates is very dangerous for the health and well being of the people and pets living in the hoarded house.
Professional Distress Property Cleanup
Due to the potential health and physical damages that are associated with distressed property cleanup, it’s important to hire a professional cleanup company. Bio Clean 911 we closely follow all regulations and safety protocols that are required when cleaning up a distressed property. Our experts will not only clean and sanitize the property, but we will restore the home to it’s original state prior to the distress.
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