Hoarding, despite gaining more public awareness in the last decade, isn’t a particularly common condition. Just under 3 percent of the U.S. population struggles with hoarding tendencies. In that subset, not every case is severe enough to result in lasting damage. This means that it’s completely understandable for most Exton, PA, residents to have zero experience with hoarding cleanup. While many assume that cleaning up a hoarder’s house will be like cleaning any other residential mess, that is rarely the case. At ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration, we provide the expertise that you need to handle every aspect of hoarding cleanup from the familiar to the unexpected.
The Realities of Hoarding Cleanup
Cleaning a hoarder’s home requires more than a bit of elbow grease. Hoarding can result in a wide variety of hazards that extend far beyond clutter. By accumulating a large number of objects in a confined space, the potential for many issues exists. It could be mold damage, hidden fall risks, or other dangerous scenarios becomes more likely. Mold damage can be easy to miss and quick to spread. In fact, rather than risking exposure to spores or other health risks, you should leave hoarding cleanup to professionals.
Mold Damage and Hoarders’ Homes
Depending on the type of item being collected, mold damage might be hidden underneath the clutter or fully spread throughout all porous materials. To prevent exposure or furthering the damage, our expertly trained hoarding cleanup team approaches every impacted home with safety equipment. They also use high-powered cleaning materials. No two hoarders’ homes are identical. Being prepared for any type of hazard is essential when managing a large-scale hoarding restoration.
If your Exton, PA, home has been impacted by hoarding behavior or associated mold damage, ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration is available to lend a hand and a fully outfitted cleaning arsenal. We can help you mitigate mold damage, coordinate a full restoration, or simply start creating a hoarding cleanup plan for your property. Residents can reach out to our team at (610) 431-3553 or visit our website here to find out more.