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Fecal incontinence is a relatively widespread problem among older adults. The fact is that specifically ascertaining how many older people suffer from fecal incontinence is challenging. Fecal incontinence is a medical condition that is embarrassing to those people that suffer from it. As a result, those who suffer from this condition oftentimes try to hide…
Victims of crime in California and across the United States have a set of rights afforded to them. One of these important rights is to have a reasonable opportunity to confer with the prosecuting attorney. There are a number of facts and factors that need to be borne in mind when it comes to the…
When it comes to advocacy programs for homeless people in Southern California, and elsewhere across the United States, it’s important to have an understanding of the two disability options available through the Social Security Administration. While many people are aware that there is financial assistance available to disabled people via Social Security, they understandably may…
Raw sewage and COVID-19. Could it get any worse? Maybe, but as you might agree, this is one unsanitary combination we all want to avoid at any cost. In this contemporary age of chaos and upheaval, knowledge is crucial. The more we know about the situations facing us in today’s culture, the more we can…
A raw sewage backup can be a true nightmare for any home, business or establishment. Not only does it smell and look awful, but allowing raw sewage to linger has the potential to destroy human health. For this reason, it is imperative that property owners enlist the help of professional cleaning companies and plumbing services…
Let’s face it. Pets are of great value to their homeowners. According to statistics, over $40 billion dollars are spent on pets annually, and it is reported that more is spent on pets than on movies, music and other forms of entertainment, combined. But this isn’t surprising. With nearly 70% of all American households owning…
Mold growth is a problem nearly everyone faces from time to time. Because mold really does affect all of us, you and others must have a decent understanding of some basic facts about mold. With that in mind, there are 10 important things you need to know about mold. Health Effects of Mold Exposure Research…
Homelessness is a persistent, prevalent problem in California, including in Southern California. Indeed, the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County have some of the most significant homelessness issues of any location in the United States. The reality is that neighborhoods across Southern California are faced with the presence of homeless people. In some…
Hoarding is a disorder marked by individuals who are unwilling to relinquish possessions that would otherwise be viewed as without worth to most people. Because of this, hoarding often leads to a devastating cycle in the manner in which the hoarder refuses to part ways with items, and as a result, bombards their own living…
The vast majority of criminal cases in the United States are resolved through plea agreements. In other words, most criminal cases in the U.S.A. never end up in a trial. While people generally understand that a victim of a crime has the right to be heard at a criminal trial, that privilege is of no…
A highly important right of a crime victim is to be reasonably protected from the perpetrator or accused. The reality is that in the U.S. criminal justice system, a person charged with a crime nearly always has the right to post bail and avoid incarceration during the pendency of a prosecution. In addition, the vast…
A victim of a crime is deemed to be entitled to certain rights in the state of California and across the United States. These include the right of a crime victim to reasonably timely restitution for losses sustained as the result of a crime. There are a number of issues involved in the right of…
Disabled citizens make up a large portion of the homeless public in the United States and because of this, action is necessary to protect the civil rights of these individuals to receive fair and adequate housing, when necessary. In order to make this a reality, however, there are several barriers that must be overcome. In…
Sanitary sewer overflows, or SSOs, play a significant role in the health of a community. Sanitary systems are responsible for containing and transporting raw sewage to treatment facilities. For one reason or another, these systems can sometimes overflow, which can wreak havoc on homes, businesses and communities. There have been many attempts to address this…
Sanitary sewer overflows, otherwise known as SSOs, are a major cause for concern in many residences, buildings and communities. Sanitary sewer overflows can be defined as raw sewage that seeps from municipal, industrial or residential sanitary systems. Sanitary systems are responsible for transporting sewage collected by domestic, commercial and industrial buildings to facilities for treatment.…
If you are a resident who has experienced a sewage backup in your home, you know what a hassle and health hazard this can be. If you have yet to experience such an event in your home, it can help to have information before an event like this occurs so that you can work to…
When remediating books, documents or highly treasured items, great care and caution must be taken. Some items affected by smoke or fire are very valuable, such as jewelry or money, or may hold sensitive information, such as monetary checks or other personal documents. As such, restorers will need to adhere to special protocol for each…
Mold can easily and rapidly become a significant problem in your home. You absolutely must take a proactive approach to preventing the growth of mold in your residence. The key to preventing mold growth in your home is to control moisture in your residence. Repair Leaks and Stop Seepage A major step that you must…
You may consider yourself a meticulous housekeeper. You keep your home in tip-top condition. And yet, no matter how much time you devote to cleaning your home, you end up with mold growing in your home. You face the question of why is mold growing in your home? When it comes to the matter of…
Mold is a ubiquitous problem than impacts homes, businesses, churches, schools, and a multitude of other types of buildings in Southern California and around the world. Because of the widespread nature of mold, any person confronted with the prospect of having to deal with mold needs to have a basic understanding of mold. This includes…
Animal hoarding impacts the quality of life and health of the animals themselves. Animal hoarding also affects the health of the person doing the hoarding. There are some specific health problems impacting humans who hoard animals. These include: Air quality issues Biohazard exposure Mildew, mold and other fungi Pest infestation Broken bones Illness from bites,…
If you have a situation involving underground sewage seepage, you need to take prompt action to correct the plumbing related issue. You also need to obtain immediate assistance from a reputable biohazard cleanup company. One of the most dangerous things that can happen at your home or business is underground sewage seepage. Underground sewage seepage…
A major storm that results in flooding can be one of the most devastating events that can happen in a person’s life. With some degree of luck, you’ll never end up in a situation in which you experience a tremendous storm that results in massive flooding issues at your home. With that said, the reality…
In nearly all cases, a person who hoards animals is not able to break the cycle of accumulating inappropriately large numbers of animals on his or her own, according to the Mayo Clinic. An individual afflicted with hoarding disorder that includes amassing animals needs professional assistance as well. With that said, along with professional assistance,…
If you or a loved one are afflicted with hoarding disorder that involves animals – commonly called “animal hoarding” – recovery from this condition depends on a multifaceted approach. As part of the overall approach to recovering from animal hoarding, a person with the condition typically needs to undergo psychotherapy. There are a number of…
The number of people who hoard is higher than most people realize. This includes people who hoard animals. At this juncture in time in the United States, between two and six percent of the U.S. population are thought to hoard, according to the American Psychiatric Association. We also know that hoarding is more likely to…
Water damage associated with a severe weather event presents one of the most challenging types of issues home and business owners ever face. One aspect of water damage associated with a weather disaster or severe weather event is the potential for mold growth. A home or business swamped with water because of a storm provides…
When some type of flooding event or another type of water-related incident occurs in a home, business, or other location, the flooring typically is in the bullseye for damage. There are a number of important facts and factors you need to bear in mind when it comes to flooring damage arising from flooding or some…
One of the most alarming and potentially devastating situations that can occur is to face a house or business fire. Many dramatic home and business fires garner headlines in the media with alarming regularity. There are a large number of other home and business fires that are tragic events but don’t end up in the…
The methods that a restorer chooses to use for cleaning smoke and fire-affected content will play a critical role in determining a positive or negative restorative outcome. That’s because, toys, clothing and art are all highly susceptible to being ruined by smoke, and for varying reasons. From safety to aesthetics, clothing, art and toys are…
Content cleaning in the remediation world refers to cleaning any items within the home that one might bring in when they move and take when they leave. As with anything else, each type of content will have a specific way in which it is restored depending on the severity of the fire or smoke damage…
A surprising number of people hoard, including individuals who hoard animals. In some cases, animal hoarding can go unnoticed to the proverbial outside world for at least some period. Ultimately, as time goes on and the number of animals being hoarded grows, others will become aware of what is going on. This includes neighbors of…
Animal hoarding is more commonplace in Southern California and across the United States than most people realize. There are a number of situations that can aggravate an animal hoarding situation. Among these scenarios involve unemployment and financial distress. Overview of the Essential Elements of Animal Hoarding Animal hoarding is defined as keeping a higher than…
California likely leads the country when it comes to the issue of people squatting in or on property owned by someone else. Over the course of a number of years, squatters have taken possession of vacant homes in many of the larger urban areas across the state. More recently, homeless encampments have started to spring…
A person involved in the purchase of a home oftentimes engages the professional services of a home inspector to ensure that the premises are in sound condition. In nearly all cases, a home inspector does an admirable job and provides a reliable report to the homebuyer of the state of the premises. This includes identifying…
You may find yourself in a situation in which you need to clean up a considerable amount of human feces. A number of reasons can exist that results in facing this type of unpleasant – and dangerous – task. For example, you may have an elderly loved one who is incontinent. No matter the underlying…
Water damage can destroy your home or business and devastate your life. And this can happen in a matter of hours, not days let alone weeks. In order to protect your property, you need an experienced, committed water damage restoration professional in the aftermath of a flood or similar incident. The Eco Bear team is…
When addressing HVAC systems and content liability, it is extremely important that remediation teams adhere to proper protocol. In this article, we will explore the importance of cleaning damaged HVAC and ventilation systems, as well as what steps remediators must take to protect themselves, as well as damaged client property. HVAC and Ventilation Systems When…
Content cleaning relates to the restoration of any hard or soft objects or contents within a home or structure. As one might imagine, the methods that are used to clean and restore objects will vary greatly, depending on the severity of the damage, as well as the material affected. Because of this, restorers must use…
Depending on where you live in the world, there are different health risks and issues associated with flooding and water damage. If you reside in California, and elsewhere in the United States, there are five types of illnesses associated with flooding. These are: Skin and other infections Gastrointestinal illnesses Mosquito-borne illnesses Legionnaires Disease Hepatitis Skin…
Floods cause devastating damage and extensive loss each year in California and across the United States. Floods in homes, businesses, and other locations can be caused by pipe ruptures, sewage backups, and storms. Not only can floods cause physical injuries and even deaths, they can result in significant property loss, including the loss of cherished…
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we explored the basics of cleaning a wide range of surfaces. In continuation of this theme, we will examine the proper methods and protocol for cleaning floor coverings, as well as hard surfaces found in most kitchens and bathrooms. To review, there are two cleaning types:…
As previously mentioned in Part 1 of this series, cleaning can be broken into two categories: wet cleaning and dry soil cleaning. It is important that restorers pay close attention to the type of material they are attempting to remediate, as a successful clean will depend heavily on the sort of cleaning techniques used. Failure…
When restorers go about remediating a fire-impacted home or business, cleaning will likely be their tactic of choice. While some projects will certainly require more than simple cleaning techniques, in reality, much of the restoration project will involve surface cleaning of some sort. Because of this truth, fire remediators must remain educated on the right…
Though restoration often invokes images of ripping up flooring, a lot of paintwork and many pieces of equipment everywhere, the truth is that not every project will require restoration to that extent. While you will almost always have pieces of equipment floating around your home or business during a fire restoration project, the majority of…
Methamphetamine is a dangerous drug not only because of the rapid degradation of users’ bodies but even its creation. The chemicals used to create meth are volatile and while getting the mixture wrong can lead to problems, getting the mixture right still results in several problematic byproducts that need to be handled with extreme caution.…
After suffering the burden of having endured a traumatic and life-changing event, it is easy to feel as though no one understands the pain you’ve gone through. Indeed, no one truly can understand your pain, unless they’ve gone through it, themselves. Nevertheless, an honest and integrity driven fire and smoke restoration crew will work diligently…
There is more to fire and smoke restoration than simply cleaning and replacing items affected. There is also the task of deodorizing and re-odorizing a structure, to ensure that any putrefying odors caused by the fire incident are eliminated. Two Types of Odors There are two types of odors that we experience as humans. The…
The International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants has established a set of mold inspection standards. These standards are followed by certified mold inspectors working in the United States today. The Standards of Practice for Mold Inspection is divided into eight categories: Roof Exterior and grounds Basement, foundation, crawlspace, and structure Heating, cooling, and ventilation…
A key strategy you can employ to attempt to identify mold in your home or place of business is to undertake a visual inspection to identify the fungus. There are a number of facts and factors to bear in mind when it comes to performing an effective visual inspection to effectively identify mold: Understand the…
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