Hoarding disorder is more common than many people realize. Mental health professionals estimate that 2% to 5% of Americans are living with this condition. It’s important for you to know that you’re not alone, and help is available to clear your home and property of the hoarded items. People living with hoarding disorder collect and accumulate so many items that it has a drastic impact on their families, relationships, hygiene, health and safety. If hoarding disorder is left untreated, a person’s home could become uninhabitable, and every aspect of the person’s life will be affected. At Eco Bear, we’re a team of professionals who offer hoarder property cleaning services in Alhambra, CA. Our skills, knowledge, experience and equipment make us the right choice to clear any type of hoarded property.

Who Is Affected by Hoarding Disorder?

Anyone can develop hoarding disorder. There are some characteristics and factors that increase a person’s chances of developing this condition. Some of them are:

  • Family members with hoarding disorder
  • Mental health diagnosis of anxiety, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Perfectionism
  • Difficulty with organization
  • Inability to make decisions
  • Past trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Lives alone or isolated from friends or family

For most people living with hoarding disorder, the condition begins in adulthood. Some people with hoarding disorder might have been messy as children, or they may have been avid collectors. In many cases, a serious personal loss or traumatic event triggers the hoarding behaviors. Other life circumstances, such as an inheritance, divorce or job loss may exacerbate the hoarding.

What Hoarding Disorder Does To a Home and Property?

The effects of hoarding disorder to a person, home and property are serious. Your home may become difficult to use. For example, you might fill up all the closets and storage areas, then begin filling secondary bedrooms or the living room. As time passes, essential areas of your home will become unusable or inaccessible. You may have piles of items in the shower or bathtub, on top of the oven or on the stairs. Hoarded items make it difficult to clean or repair broken items. In the most severe cases, water leaks, electrical and plumbing problems and structural issues may occur. Hoarded properties also attract pests and vermin. These pests may spread to neighboring properties, making your neighbors frustrated or angry. Many people hide their hoarding behavior. You might stop inviting guests or family to your home. If you can’t access your oven or refrigerator, you may end up getting take-out food, which affects your health. The piles of items put you at risk of slipping and falling or getting trapped in the hoard.

When To Consider Our Hoarder Property Cleaning Company’s Services

Hoarder properties are often so full that it’s impossible for one person to clear the accumulation on their own. If there are dangerous or hazardous items in the hoard, you might be afraid of dealing with it. Some people just don’t know where to begin cleaning a hoard. Our Eco Bear hoarder property cleaning professionals are skilled at identifying where to start cleaning a hoard. We help all types of people who want the hoard removed, including those who:

  • Want to clear the home in order to sell it
  • Are returning home after an illness or injury
  • Are parents or caregivers and need a safe, sanitary environment
  • Are tired of the full, crowded space
  • Want a calmer, more relaxing home
  • Have a disability, illness or injury that makes clearing the hoard difficult
  • Don’t have the time to clear the hoard on their own

Our Eco Bear cleaners work with individuals, families, landlords and others dealing with a hoarded property in Alhambra. We also work with families who’ve inherited a hoarded property and need the belongings removed in order to settle the estate.

Which Types of Hoards We Clean

Each hoard contains different possessions. Some of the most commonly hoarded items include:

  • Books, magazines, newspapers and mail
  • Boxes and bags
  • Building, project and crafts materials
  • Food and household supplies
  • Consumer or retail items, such as clothing and purses
  • Pets
  • Trash

We’re experienced with cleaning all types of hoards. When we start working with you, we tour the home and property in order to know what’s in the hoard and how large the hoard is. This allows us to plan the right number of cleaners, dumpsters and supplies for the cleanup process. When hoards include pets, pests or water or structural damage, we coordinate our services with Humane Society or animal control agents, pest control companies, code inspectors and structural engineers. 

Why It’s Important To Choose a Professional Hoarder Property Cleaning Company

You didn’t accumulate the hoard overnight, and you can’t get rid of it by yourself in one day. Eco Bear’s cleaning professionals are trained in the use of personal protective equipment, which allows us to safely work around hoards with pests, animal droppings or mold. We get the job done quickly. If you’re in violation of Alhambra’s health or building codes, our rapid response and project completion times help you avoid stiff penalties.

Reasons To Choose Eco Bear for Hoarder Property Cleaning Services

Eco Bear is a veteran- and women-led company. We treat each client with respect and compassion. Safety is our top priority, and our goal is to clear the hoarded property so that you can return to a safe, healthy and comfortable environment. We help you live a more satisfying life and enjoy your home. After we clear the hoard, you won’t have to feel shame or embarrassment about your living conditions. You’ll feel more comfortable when a friend drops by, and you’ll be able to safely use every part of your home.