HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR HOARDING
SITUATION HAS REACHED LEVEL 4
The National Study on Compulsive
Disorganization created a scale to help categorize hoarding behaviour into 5
stages. This scale helps those in the periphery of the hoarder’s life to step in,
recognize the severity of the hoarding disorder, and seek the appropriate help
for the person who is hoarding.
Stage 4 hoarding is the second most severe level of hoarding. People who have reached
this stage with their hoard are usually suffering from a mental health crisis
of some kind.
They almost always cannot see how dangerous their situation is nor
do they recognize extremely unsanitary conditions.
HOARDING LEVEL 4 BEHAVIOUR HAS THE FOLLOWING
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Multiple Unusable Rooms
- Multiple Exits are Blocked
- Sewage Issues
- The Hoarder Has Not Bathed in Weeks
- An Overpowering Odor
- Large Quantities of Mold and Mildew
Throughout the Home
- Structural Damage to the Hoarder House
that is At Least 6 Years Old
- A Large Quantity of Rotting Food in the
Kitchen and Refrigerator
- Bed Bugs, Lice, Fleas, Cockroaches, and
Rodent Infestations
Excessive
and Aging Animal Waste
HOARDING IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL AFFLICTION
While it may seem
increasingly frustrating, one must remember that hoarding is a
psychological affliction first and foremost. This means the behaviours of
hoarders will not always make sense to those around them, especially younger
children who simply want to live in a “normal” home.
Biomart try to consider the situation from the hoarder’s
perspective. Perhaps these hoarding tendencies were brought about by a
traumatic episode? Or maybe they are a symptom of a serious mental illness such
as PTSD or schizophrenia? In these cases, the underlying issue must be dealt
with to ensure a newly cleaned home doesn’t soon again become cluttered.
OPEN COMMUNICATION AND COMPROMISE IS KEY
Life can
often be hectic for families, especially in hoarding situations. As a result,
the wants and needs of children within a home may go unmet by preoccupied
parents. That is why it is essential for children to communicate with their
parents openly about the state of their home.
This may entail insisting upon an untouched area of the
home to serve as a ‘refuge’ for children. A child’s room can be a great
starting point, as well as other areas where children may spend a great deal of
time. When having these discussions, speaking frankly about the living
situation is the best course of action. However, both parties should refrain
from becoming angry, as this can only serve to complicate matters further
Biomart
Cleaners presents complex health and safety hazards. We adhere to OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen regulations and
practice universal precautions to protect our employees and customers. Our
science-based process ensures that we contain the affected areas to prevent
cross-contamination, remove all traces of biological materials, disinfect and
deodorize, and test to confirm that the affected areas are free of pathogens.
We are diligent and thorough because we understand that the health and safety
of you and your family are on the line.
Whether you need Biomart Cleaners for a friend, a loved one, or even
yourself—when you’re ready to get help, Biomart is there. Our job is not to
judge; our job is to clean and disinfect so your home safe and liveable again.
The areas in which we provide hoarder
cleaning services include but are not limited to:
·
Homes
·
Apartments
·
Businesses
·
Hotels
Biomart Cleaners is the
most rated crime scene cleanup company in the United States, having more than
25 years of experience.
Other
services provided by Biomart Cleaners:
·
Biohazard clean-up
·
Crime Scene Clean-up
·
Homicide Clean-up
·
Suicide Clean-up
·
Trauma Clean-up
·
Blood Clean-up
·
Death Clean-up
·
Hazmat Clean-up
·
Hoarding Clean-up
if you have any concerns that either yourself a
family member, friends or neighbours need our help!
CONTACT US:
Biomart
Cleaners
Visit: www.biomartusa.com
CALL
TOLL FREE 18886291222

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