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A hoarding situation is a difficult thing to deal with. Whether you, yourself, are aware of a hoarding problem that you would like to fix, or you're organising a hoarding cleanup on behalf of a relative in, loved one, or someone you care for in Denholme, it can feel like a daunting task.
With hoarding, there is almost always the risk of an unsafe living environment caused by unsanitary conditions, pests, and potentially dangerous waste in the home. Not to mention unwanted possessions like old newspapers, magazines, and clutter that can be stored precariously and pose a real threat if it were to fall.
So, hoarder cleaning is important, but how do you deal with it?
Well, the best thing to do is hire a professional cleaning company in Denholme to carry out hoarder cleaning services that deals with clutter, sanitises and cleans the home, and carries out waste removal so that the individual who may be battling a hoarding disorder doesn't have to face it alone.
The Denholme Cleanup Team offers hoarder cleaning services at a competitive price in a discreet and respectful way. Contact us today if you're ready to book, or read on below to find out more about how we can help.
Before we even start the hoarder cleaning process, it's important that you understand a few things about hoarding.
Hoarding is a mental disorder along the obsessive compulsive disorder spectrum. A hoarder's house becomes filled with clutter because they are unable, for a myriad of reasons, to throw out old things. Keeping what looks like clutter to someone whose mental health isn't affected by hoarding might seem illogical, but to those with a mental illness, the items they keep aren't clutter at all - they're memories, comforts, and things that bring them joy.
However, when they're unable to live in a safe home in a clean state, a cleaning service is necessary.
But the process is not an easy one.
A hoarder cleanup can be an incredibly stressful situation for those suffering from poor mental health and hoarding, so it's really important that the hoarder cleaning service is carried out in a respectful manner. The stressful time can cause hoarding to get worse if handled insensitively.
Here at the Cleanup Team, we're incredibly respectful of the situation, and we never carry out a hoarder cleanup without the person being involved where possible. This leads to the best outcome.
Our hoarder cleaning service is tailored to each individual, but it does follow a general pattern, too, so if you'd like to know more about what we'll do at hoarders homes, read on below.
Hoarding cleaning can be a difficult thing. You're dealing with a person with potentially poor mental health suffering from a mental disorder. The home itself is often not easy to clean, and in extreme cases can be a health risk to those in the property.
But with our experience and expertise, we're able to handle any hoarder cleanup! The following services are all included as standard:
The very first thing we do during a hoarder clean after being contacted is carry out an on site assessment.
This tells us a few things:
As soon as we know more about the affected areas we can put a hoarding clean up plan in place that will leave the property looking great, smelling amazing, and being a safe space for someone to live comfortably.
During every hoarder clean we always try to work closely with the person affected where possible - whether that's you, a family member, or someone you care for.
It's really important that we know what things the individual wants to keep from the affected areas. It may be the case that our technicians have to carry out some decontamination on these items and arrange storage in a safe space during the clean, but if it doesn't risk health and safety to keep the item, then it will be preserved.
By working with the affected individual, we can provide professional help whilst still respecting the items they wish to keep.
Not everything will need to go during a hoarder cleanup, so it's really important that we know what's staying and what's going before we start the job.
We never want to cause more concerns or stress for the individual, so we're always absolutely strict with saving what needs to be saved, and disposing of the rest.
Once we know what's staying and going, we may then ask everyone to leave (friends, family, carers, and the affected individual) so our technicians can carry out the hoarder clean.
Proper disposal of waste is vital. The removal of hazardous materials like dead animals, animal faeces, and other biological matter will be dealt with according to local ordinances and using the proper biohazard containers, bags, and equipment.
But not all waste is a hazard. We also handle generic waste too:
We will also arrange for items to be cleaned and donated where possible, too, helping declutter the property whilst helping others!
Once the waste has been removed and the items that need to be donated or thrown out are all sorted, we can then start the cleaning process.
Decontamination is really important from a safety perspective and a deep clean will help make sure the property is fully clean, sanitised, and safe to live in.
A hoarding clean may take a while simply because of the amount of time the affected areas won't have been cleaned due to the excessive items in the house. As dirt and grime build up, they do become harder to clean.
However, our professional cleaning technicians in Denholme are all given the best tools for the job and know how to clean every surface effectively and safely, wearing the personal protective equipment provided to them.
Before they present the keys to the property to you after the hoarder cleanup, they'll make sure the property is looking its best.
Final checks will include eliminating odours, sanitising surfaces, and putting the wanted items back in place if they have been in storage.
We will then present the property to you, discussing all of the work our professional technicians have done during the service so you can understand the process and see the results for yourself.
Only when you're happy with the work will we leave the site!
So, why bother with a hoarder's cleaning service to begin with? What's in it for you?
Most people don't realise that hoarding is a mental illness that worsens behind closed doors. One of the best ways to treat it is by opening up those doors and allowing a team of technicians to come in and start the cleaning process.
It can often feel overwhelming when you or your loved one are finally in the right frame of mind to tackle the property, because there's so much stuff in a hoarder's property and it can be difficult knowing where to start.
By hiring the Cleanup Team, we can help you start the healing process and show you how dealing with the hoarding head on can change your life for the better.
Perhaps the most important benefit to our hoarders services is the fact that your property will be a safe environment to live in again.
Hoarders houses can be incredibly dangerous due to the amount of stuff in the property that is often stacked in an unsafe manner that could potentially cause injury should it fall.
After our services have been carried out, your property will be completely safe to live in again, it will be fully sanitised and decontaminated, and any hazardous materials will be safely removed.
You'll also be able to enjoy your home again. Most people who use our hoarder cleaning service say that the best part is being proud of their home again. Having somewhere to share with loved ones, family, and friends is special.
And keeping a clean house is the first step to being able to do that.
Now, there's always a debate about whether you should hire a professional team like ours or carry out the services involved yourself.
We can't state this more clearly:
Working with the pros is vital here.
Our service is about more than just decluttering and cleaning, it provides support too - emotional support and physical support.
Our Denholme service is designed to not only get your house clean, but to help you keep it clean too. The support given throughout the service allows you to really examine your hoarding issue and consider how you might prevent it from taking over your life again.
No, we're not psychologists, but our cleaning services will be an important step on the road to recovery.
Below we'll cover some of the most common questions about our hoarder cleaning services.
At present, all of our services are charged per hour. Therefore, we can't give you an exact quote until we know more about the extent of the hoarding problem and the areas we will be tackling.
Fill out the contact form on our website now, and we'll get back to you with a free quote within 24 hours.
Again, this depends largely on the scale of the problem. We'll be able to discuss this with you before any work starts, though, so you know how much it will cost.
No. All our cleaners have equipment, cleaning supplies, and protective gear provided for them.
Absolutely! It's important that you're a major part of the process so we will ALWAYS keep the objects you desire if it is safe for you to do so.
Yes. We tackle every aspect of waste removal, and you can decide if you would like to donate, sell, or dispose of unwanted items like furniture, too.
If you feel you could benefit from our hoarder cleaning services in Denholme, then contact us today. We'll always carry out all of the work discreetly, and work closely with you to ensure you're as comfortable as you can be throughout the entire process.
Contact us today and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hoarding disorder is characterised by an inability to discard or part with possessions, regardless of their actual value, due to a perceived need to save them, distress associated with discarding them, or clutter that interferes with the use of living spaces. It frequently causes significant emotional, physical, and social impairment, as well as dangerous living conditions.
Yes, our hoarding cleaning services can be of great assistance in the decluttering process by providing trained and experienced professionals who work with the hoarder to clean and declutter the home in a safe and respectful manner. This process frequently entails sorting and organising belongings, removing hazardous or unsanitary items, and providing support and resources to assist the hoarder in maintaining a clean and organised living space.
Our hoarding cleaning services handle sensitive or personal items with the utmost care and respect, protecting the hoarder's privacy and confidentiality. Our cleaning professionals will work with the hoarder to sort and organise possessions, as well as make decisions about what to keep and what to discard, while keeping the emotional significance of these items in mind.
Hoarding cleaning services frequently collaborate with other professionals, such as social workers or mental health providers, to provide individuals with hoarding disorders with comprehensive support. The goal is not only to address physical clutter and unsanitary living conditions, but also the underlying emotional and psychological issues that contribute to hoarding behaviour. The hoarding cleaning service and the other professionals involved will work together to achieve the best possible results for the hoarder and anyone else living in the home.
