{"id":609,"date":"2017-01-24T19:30:24","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T19:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/?p=609"},"modified":"2021-11-03T17:08:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T21:08:31","slug":"where-to-start-with-a-hoarder-clean-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/blog\/where-to-start-with-a-hoarder-clean-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to start with a hoarder clean up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hoarding is a disordered pattern of behaviour where the hoarder obsessively keeps or is unwilling to part with a lot of items, often resulting in unsafe living conditions and mental distress. Organizing and cleaning a hoarder’s home is a difficult and time-consuming task, but there are several things you can do to start before calling in the professionals at EExterminateur<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect with and try to understand the hoarder.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hoarding is a mental disorder, so it\u2019s important to approach the individual with patience, understanding, and zero judgment. Try to put yourself in the hoarder\u2019s shoes to get a sense of their situation, while also inquiring into why their situation has escalated. Remember to keep these conversations confidential, as this can be a touchy and embarrassing subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional help, such as therapy, may be helpful to help the hoarder address the underlying problem and change their habits. You want to make sure the hoarder is willing and wants to change their ways so that they don’t fall back into their old routine once the clean up is finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come prepared with necessary cleaning supplies and safety measures.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hoarder household is going to require excessive deep cleaning as it may be infested with mold or bacteria. You need the proper safety supplies before tackling it yourself<\/a>. Come prepared with disposable gloves, dust masks, and goggles to avoid exposure to biohazard and other health concerns, including mold and parasites. Don’t forget to wear sturdy shoes and a hard hat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, you’ll also need a plethora of cleaning supplies, including heavy duty trash bags, universal cleaning agents and disinfectants, and tools, like sponges, mops, and brooms. Also consider having a fire extinguisher, repellent spray, flashlights, and a first-aid kit in the event you run into some extreme situations, including flammable materials and unexpected pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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