Hoarding is classified as a compulsive disorder that, according to the American Psychiatric Association, affects about 2-6 percent of the population. It’s a condition that often results in years of gathering belongings, hanging onto materials that should have been discarded, or taking in an assortment of pets. Hoarders are often secretive about their compulsion. However, there often comes a time when there’s a need to clean a cluttered living space for obvious and serious health and safety reasons. If you or a loved one are ready to start cleaning up, Eco Bear Biohazard Cleaning Company is here to help. We offer affordable and comprehensive hoarder property cleanup services throughout Laguna Hills, CA, and surrounding communities.

Addressing Multiple Levels of Hoarding in Laguna Hills, CA

The Clutter-Hoarding Scale is what’s often used to determine the level of hoarding involved in a particular living environment. At level 1, professional cleanup assistance usually isn’t necessary. However, once additional levels of hoarding are reached, it’s often best to call on cleaning experts, like the ones from Eco Bear, familiar with this type of cleaning. At the higher levels, hoarding typically results in:

  • Multiple rooms that are inaccessible
  • Pest-related waste
  • Extensive clutter throughout the home
  • Noticeable odors
  • Clear falling and tripping risks
  • An assortment of biological hazards

Why Professional Hoarder Property Cleanup Is Important

As noted above, a do-it-yourself approach to hoarder property cleanup in Laguna Hills, CA, is only advisable if the living spaces are mildly affected. Otherwise, a lack of professional cleaning assistance could present a series of health and safety risks. It’s often the biohazards that can be within hoarder environments that pose the most serious risks for the hoarder or any loved ones who may come into these living spaces. Possible biohazards that may be within hoarder environments include:

  • Urine and other bodily fluids
  • Animal waste
  • Medical supplies that are unused or not properly stored and secured
  • Rotted food and related bacteria and other microorganisms
  • Mold and mildew

The pros at Eco Bear are fully prepared to clean a wide range of hoarder environments. We do this by arriving with gloves, respirators or masks, and other proper personal protective equipment (PPE). We also know how to safely contain and remove biohazards and take other biohazard cleanup steps necessary to restore living spaces to a pre-hoarding state.

Our Approach to Hoarder Property Cleanup in Laguna Hills and Nearby Areas

We’ll take the time to assess the affected property first before officially getting started. This allows our cleaning professionals to come up with a personalized plan for cleanup and biohazard removal and mitigation. Doing so allows the cleanup process to be efficient and well-organized. Typically, our cleaning process for hoarder properties involves:

  • Initial cleanup: During the initial phase of cleanup, obvious clutter is removed from the living environments. Anything clearly not salvageable is properly discarded.
  • Biohazard cleanup: Biohazards that may be present within the property are identified and properly removed and disposed of as per standard guidelines for biohazard disposal.
  • Sanitization and deodorization: Commonly accessible and touched areas are sanitized to avoid issues with pathogens; and steps are taken to remove noticeable odors that may be lingering after the initial cleanup.
  • Restoration and final steps: The cleaning process is wrapped up with any additional steps that may be necessary to make the affected areas habitable and livable again.

Managing Various Hoarder Cleanup Situations

The Eco Bear team has experience with all types of hoarder situations. The most common ones involve clutter and animals. Regardless of the nature of the hoarding, our cleanup crew will get the job done. We also do hoarder-related cleanups if a loved one who was a hoarder has passed away. With situations of this nature, the hoarder’s body may not have been discovered right away. This presents additional biohazard risks that will need to be properly addressed. Our team has the training and licensing required to handle cleaning situations like this.

A Compassionate Approach to Hoarder Property Cleanup

Even when receiving appropriate treatment, hoarders can, understandably, find it difficult to part with belongings. Other times, the cleanup process may become emotionally overwhelming. One step we can take to make the cleaning process easier when the hoarder is present is to set up a staging area. This is a place away from the areas being cleaned where items can be placed for further sorting.

Why Count on Eco Bear for Hoarder Property Cleanup in Laguna Hills, CA

We’re a company that’s woman-owned and veteran-led. Turning to Eco Bear for hoarder property cleanup in Laguna Hills, CA, also means you can expect fair, honest prices and attentive, personalized service. Additionally, our customers benefit from easy accessibility and careful attention to every detail, from the initial cleanup through biohazard removal and final cleanup.

Put Our Team To Work for You

Let the team from Eco Bear Biohazard Cleaning Company restore your living spaces when it’s time for hoarder property cleanup in Laguna Hills, CA. We’ll assess the situation and determine the most appropriate way to plan, organize, and complete the cleanup process. You’ll be left with a home that’s once again welcoming, inviting, safe, and healthy. We’ll get you started with an honest, accurate quote.

Contact us today to make arrangements for hoarder property cleanup in Laguna Hills.