Hoarder Cleanup

What is Hoarding?

Hoarding is a mental illness characterized by a marked and persistent difficulty discarding items, possessions and even what others would see as trash. Regardless of value, the items are viewed as important and valuable to the person. This issue can become so out of hand that their homes can become unlivable, and necessitate cleaning by a professional team with assistance from medical professionals.

The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization set five distinct levels of hoarding, using a scale called ‘The Clutter-Hoarding Scale’. These five levels range from a normal home with minimal mess and fully accessible rooms, to homes that are virtually unlivable--with severe structural damage, entirely blocked rooms, and excessive amounts of hazardous materials, including animal feces, urine and evidence of insect and rodent infestations.

There are also those that the compulsion to hoard goes beyond just items and trash, but live with animals as well, sometimes in mass amounts.

Why hire a professional for Hoarder Cleanup?

Cleaning the home of a hoarder is both a physically and emotionally trying job, as it necessitates interaction with family members, and often the hoarder themselves. To perform such a job, expertise is needed in:

• Proper debris removal
• Biohazard disposal
• Content cleaning (for anything salvageable or of value)
• General cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing services

These professionals also employ the use of protective gear to eliminate risk of contamination or contagion.

If you or someone you know is suffering and in need of hoarder cleanup, the experts at HomePro Match are here to help.