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Things to Look Out For When Cleaning Up a Hoarder's Home

Things to Look Out For When Cleaning Up a Hoarder's Home

When it comes to cleaning up a hoarder's home, several potential hazards and problems need to be addressed. Not only is the sheer volume of clutter overwhelming, but there may also exist hidden health and safety concerns as well. Before starting any cleanup process, it is important to ensure that all possible risks are accounted for so that the cleanup can be completed safely and effectively. This article will discuss some things to look out for when cleaning up a hoarder's home.

Bio-One is the trusted choice for hoarder cleanup and provides a safe, discreet approach to tackling complex hoarding situations. A team of experienced professionals can help address the specific needs of each situation by providing comprehensive safety protocols, specialized resources, and expert advice. With Bio-One’s services, all clutter will be removed quickly, and the home will be restored to a habitable condition.

The health risks associated with living in a hoarder's home

The risks are numerous and can range from physical to mental. To ensure safety, it is important to wear protective gear such as masks, gloves, coveralls, goggles, and shoe covers when cleaning the home. This will help protect against potential contamination from dust and other allergens that may be present in the clutter.

Additionally, any hazardous materials must be handled carefully, and proper disposal methods should be followed. Inspecting the home for any structural damage that may need to be repaired is also important. This could include damaged walls, floors, or ceilings. Finally, the home’s air quality should be tested to ensure that it is safe to inhabit after the cleanup is completed.

How to safely clean up a hoarder's home

Cleaning up a hoarder's house can be incredibly difficult and complex, requiring physical and emotional strength. It is important to approach the cleanup process with care and attention to restore the home to a healthy condition:

  1. Wear protective gear: When cleaning up a hoarder's home, it is important to wear protective clothing such as gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask. This will help protect you from any hazardous materials or bacteria that may be present in the hoarded items.
  2. Throw out rotting food: One of the first steps when cleaning up a hoarded home is to throw out any rotting food that has been left behind. This will help reduce the risk of contamination and discourage pests from entering the house.
  3. Sort items: Start by sorting all the items in the hoarder's home into categories such as clothes, books, furniture, dishes, etc. This will help you to organize better and manage the cleanup process.

What to do with the belongings of a hoarder

When it comes to the belongings of a hoarder, it is important to approach the process with compassion and respect for the individual while also considering practical considerations such as storage space and selling potential:

  1. Make piles: Once items have been sorted, it is important to make piles of like items so they can be more easily disposed of or recycled. This will make disposal easier and help ensure that all of the hoarded items are properly dealt with.
  2. Donate or recycle: Whenever possible, donate or recycle items to help those in need. This will help prevent the hoarded items from ending up in a landfill and give them a second chance at life.
  3. Do not rule out seeking professional help: Cleaning up a hoarder's home can be an overwhelming task, so seeking professional help can be necessary. Professional organizers and hoarding cleanup companies help make the process easier by providing support, advice, and guidance.

These tips will help ensure that a hoarder's home is safely and properly cleaned up in a way that respects their belongings while also restoring the home to a healthy condition. With care and attention, restoring order to home and helping those affected by hoarding is possible.

Bio-One's hoarding remediation technicians can tackle even the most extreme cases of clutter and squalor.
Bio-One's hoarding remediation technicians can tackle even the most extreme cases of clutter and squalor.

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Common Types of Mold Present Indoors & Its Health Effects - Bio-One of Orange.

Bio-One of Orange's specialists are prepared to help you assess the level of damage and remove mold from your home or business. Our job is focused on containing the areas impacted by mold and discarding any items and structures that might be irreversibly damaged by it, even if it means tearing down walls and structures.

Exposure to humid, damp environments can negatively affect some people, as mold usually grows in these environments. While there are many (perhaps “too many”) types of mold present outdoors and indoors, some of these are categorized as toxic and should be cleaned as quickly as possible.

Common Areas where Mold Grows

Mold will grow on almost any surface: walls, wallpaper, ceiling tiles, windows, wood, house furniture, fabric… pretty much everywhere. All that it needs to grow is humidity and water. One of the main problems associated with mold, besides its various health effects, is the fact that it consumes - or feeds from- the surface where it’s growing, causing irreversible damage to items and building structures.

Mold can be a serious problem if left unchecked, but it doesn't have to ruin your home. water-damaged homes are more likely than any other type of property to need restoration from mold damage - which means you should address this issue as soon as possible! If you take care of the mold, but you don’t fix what’s causing it to grow, you won’t be able to get rid of mold. 

Common Types of Mold present Indoors

  • Penicillium - Usually blue, green, or yellow, Penicillium is one of the most common types of mold present indoors. It’s often found under carpeting, old mattresses, curtains, and even inside the insulation foam. Damp environments and poor ventilation allow penicillium to grow and cause damage. Its health effects include respiratory problems like shortness of breath, coughing, sneezing, and flu-like symptoms. 
  • Aspergillus - Usually green, white, or gray, Aspergillus is present both outdoors and indoors, and, like most types of mold, we are constantly exposed to it. Aspergillus may have stronger effects on people with weakened immune systems, and it is the cause of a respiratory infection called Aspergillosis. It affects the lungs, sinuses, and other body parts, depending on the type of aspergillosis that may be contracted from mold damage.
  • Stachybotrys chartarum - Also known as “black mold,” Stachybotrys chartarum is very common indoors and usually looks like black rings. It produces mycotoxins that can negatively affect some people, especially those with a weakened immune system. Exposure to Stachybotrys chartarum may develop symptoms like a runny nose, coughing, sinusitis, wheezing, and flu-like symptoms.

Exposure to mold - Dangerous Health Effects

Although not scientifically proven, mold exposure can have some of the following symptoms: headache, body aches, nosebleeds, shortness of breath, asthma, etc. It’s important to tackle the mold damage as quickly as possible, as mold can begin to colonize and disseminate within 24-48 hours after the water has interacted with any of the surfaces and conditions we mentioned above.

Bio-One of Orange's specialists can properly dispose of items that may be contaminated and help you remove mold from your house or business property. We use the latest procedures and EPA-approved chemicals to guarantee complete disinfection from mold damage.

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Mold can cause severe damage to built structures and household items, not to mention the various health effects for people exposed to it. While it does not affect people the same way, it’s important to remediate areas impacted by mold to avoid further damage promptly. Bio-One of Orange is a Micro Certified Mold Remediation Contractor. Our specialists are prepared to remove mold damage while also providing helpful insight on how what is the cause of mold growth and how to prevent it from growing in the future.

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