Are you wondering if your home needs hoarding removal services or not? Contact STOP (Service Team of Professionals) for stress-free hoarding services.
Hoarding is a type of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that compels people to stock items and get emotionally attached to them, regardless of whether they have any real value or not. Hence, hoarders not only have the compulsive need to acquire more and more items constantly, but they also refuse to throw anything away out of fear of losing something important, useful, or valuable.
Therefore, the pile of accumulated items keeps getting larger and starts blocking off the living space in the hoarders’ homes. It also prevents everyday activities such as cooking and cleaning and causes severe sanitary issues and safety hazards. However, hoarders usually fail to acknowledge the problem and don’t take any measures to improve the situation.
The dangers of hoarding can impact the affected individuals and their relatives, neighbors, friends, pets, emergency workers, firefighters, medical staff, social workers, and anyone else who may be trying to help. Efficient and quick measures are required to ensure the well-being and safety of the hoarders and the people around them.
Find below some hoarding dangers because of which you should consider calling STOP for efficient hoarding services.
- Fire
The biggest danger in a hoarded home is a fire, as most clutter consists of flammable materials. Fires can also occur if the hoarder has placed the items on damaged wires or a heat vent. Moreover, responders may not be able to navigate a hoarded home to rescue residents. - Injuries
Piles of accumulated items can become as high as ceilings and can collapse and cause injury through trips and falls. There’s also the danger of getting trapped under contents and debris. - Diseases
Pests like cockroaches and rats can infest a hoarded home increasing the chance of infecting people with diseases. - Mold
The combination of organic material and water damage is the perfect recipe for mold growth. Hoarders also have difficulty throwing away food, which can result in the mold infestation. This can cause respiratory and other health problems, especially for those with allergies. - Air Quality
Clutter brings odors, dust, and ammonia from decaying waste products, which can cause serious air quality issues in the hoarder’s home. Therefore, it may be difficult to breathe, and respiratory problems may develop for people and pets. - Structural Integrity
Over time, buildings can be damaged due to the overwhelming weight of hoarders’ excessive content. - Building Maintenance
Clutter can prevent technicians from performing necessary maintenance on sprinkler systems and HVAC equipment, creating a safety hazard.
Hire a professional company!
The living conditions in the hoarder’s home deteriorate quickly and become hazardous for anyone in the house. Make sure to call STOP before they overwhelm the mind, cause anxiety, financial difficulties, conflict, etc.
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