THE CAUSE AND REMEDIES
OF EXTREME HOARDING SITUATIONS
Hoarding is a serious disorder
that entails the obsessive accumulation of personal belongings, animals, or trash.
The hoarder is overcome by a perceived need to keep excess things.
Life-altering consequences like
financial instability and legal intervention can result if a hoarding situation
continues unchecked. Hoarders strain their support network with these issues
because the consequences have a ripple effect. The National Study on Compulsive Disorganization created
a scale to help classify hoarding behavior.
The stages of hoarding progress
from level 1 through 5, with 5 being the most extreme hoarding situation
possible.
WHAT
IS A STAGE 5 HOARDING SITUATION?
A
stage 5 hoarding situation means that there are imminent fire hazards, entire
sections of the house are inaccessible, there is no electricity or running
water, and there is an accumulation of human feces. This compounds the issues
found in the lower stages of hoarding, such as
unusable rooms and structural damage. Let’s look at some of the defining
characteristics of stage 5 hoarding.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR
HOARDING?
Hoarding is a type of anxiety disorder that
was named a distinct mental illness in 2013. Despite its
prevalence in common culture on TV shows such as Hoarders, only about 2 to 5 percent of the population
have been diagnosed with a hoarding disorder.
What causes hoarding can be anything from
generalized anxiety to a traumatic event. Hoarders keep possessions for the
same reasons we all do—because they have a sentimental attachment, or because
they’re considered useful or necessary. With hoarders, however, that attachment
or feeling of need can become misplaced.
The fear of not having something when it’s
needed can also trigger hoarding behavior. This can be caused by something in
the person’s past, such as not having enough food or possessions in the past,
or experiencing a single trauma such as a house fire. Sometimes, however, there
is no inciting incident or event that causes hoarding behavior.
WHEN TO HAVE A HOARDING INTERVENTION
If you have a friend or
relative you suspect is hoarding, it’s better to address the problem sooner
rather than later. However because hoarding is a disorder and can be a symptom
of other mental health problems, it’s important to approach the subject with
sensitivity.
Encourage the hoarder to see a
mental health professional to get to the root cause of their behavior, and
avoid the temptation to surprise them by throwing possessions away. This is
more likely to increase hoarding compulsions and make the problem worse, not
better. Hoarder house cleaning is often the final step of intervention, not the
first.
TYPES OF HOARDING REMEDIATION
Biomart specialists are trained in the
proper removal, disposal, and remediation of a range of hoarding situations.
Our services include:
- Compulsive
Hoarding
- Animal
Hoarding
- Excessive
Clutter
- Biohazard Clean-up
- Homeless
Encampment Clean-up
- Odour
Remediation
- Rodent
Remediation
HOW DO WE CLEAN?
Biomart
Cleaners has been in the business of helping residents for more than 20
years. Fielding calls and questions from folks with all types of
hoarder-related service needs is something that we handle on a daily basis.
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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