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With studies showing that at least five percent of people are hoarders in one way or another, it is no wonder that most people know of at least one; this may be an elderly relative or neighbor that you have seen collecting piles of magazines, old newspapers, bottles or grocery bags. Treatment and recovery is possible but that deals with only one part of the problem. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: When Hoarder Makes Life Miserable for Others


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When Hoarder Makes Life Miserable for Others
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With studies showing that at least five percent
of people are hoarders in one way or another, it
is no wonder that most people know of at least
one this may be an elderly relative or neighbor
that you have seen collecting piles of magazines,
old newspapers, bottles or grocery bags.
Treatment and recovery is possible but that deals
with only one part of the problem. Restoring
the home of a hoarder to a livable condition is
an important part of the process as well. Any
incomplete hoarders cleanup can easily cause
further damage to the property in addition to the
risks posed to the current or future tenants
this can come in form disease causing bacteria
that remains in that environment.
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Professional hoarding cleanup experts dont judge
anyone they come in to clean and sanitize the
affected home in the most efficient and effective
way. These bio hazard cleaning crews have learned
a great deal about hoarding and, as such, they
understand their clients and the unique qualities
they are likely to find in a hoarders home the
use of professional clutter cleanup services is
essential because it helps the person to live in
a clean environment even as they start getting
psychological help for their condition. This is
important because apart from hoarding becoming a
nuisance to neighbors and family members, it is
dangerous even for the hoarder himself and anyone
who visits them hoarded homes swiftly become
unlivable and unsafe.   
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One big problem with hoarding is that during an
emergency such as a fire, the first responders
will have a hard time reaching the victim to
assist them in most cases they will require
additional time and equipment in order to reach
any victim found in such a cluttered home. Most
firefighters have been trained and they can
easily recognize any signs of hoarding from the
outside and, as such, they will have to approach
such a scene with extreme caution. This is
because the exits and entrances can easily be
blocked or even impassable and falling debris and
other related items can easily cause serious
injury or even death.  
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Hoarding cleaning goes beyond what can be seen
with the naked eye because not all bio hazardous
materials can be seen bacteria and viruses are
an important concern in cases of hoarding.
Families trying to assist a hoarder can help by
removing all the visible signs of dirt and
clutter.
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However, without proper tools such as what bio
hazard cleaning companies have and the correct
training, they will leave behind disease causing
microorganisms that can easily lead to some
serious medical complications. Some of this can
include serious respiratory diseases and chronic
skin conditions. The longer hording conditions
are left unchecked, the greater the possibility
that insects, vermin, mold and other toxic
conditions will be created.      
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