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Risk of Fire in the Hoarded Home – A Hoarding Clean Up Service
There is a greater risk of fire in hoarded homes. Additionally, possessions can block exit routes, which makes safe evacuation more difficult. If doors cannot be closed and flammable items such as newspapers or cardboard are lying around, fires spread much faster. ...
Hoarding Clean Up – How Can I Help Someone with a Hoarding Disorder
If you know someone who suffers from a hoarding disorder you may feel overwhelmed not just with the amount of waste there is but with the emotions that come with it. It is not every day that you are faced with the effects of a hoarding disorder and it can often feel...
Recognising When Someone Is A Hoarder
Recognising when someone is a hoarder can be particularly difficult when the person themselves does not see a problem with the condition of their home. So how do you recognise when someone is being messy, collecting or hoarding? In the early stages or in less...
How to help people requiring a hoarding clean up
Understanding Hoarding People with hoarding disorders have an increased attachment to items and belongings that others would see as worthless or unusable. They accumulate and collect items as a way to feel comforted, so they often feel stressed at the thoughts of...
Why Christmas is a tough time for hoarders and hoarding clean up advice
The hoarding struggles of Christmas The Christmas holidays are a time for joy and celebration with families and loved ones. However for those who suffer with a hoarding disorder, the festive period can be a particularly difficult time. Hoarding is a mental health...
The Dangers Of Hoarding And When To Have A Hoarding Clean Up Service
Hoarding is a mental health disorder that presents many dangers. If entering a property affected by hoarding it is important to understand the risks involved. It is crucial to be aware of the dangers you may encounter. Fire Risk. With the amount of clutter...
16,000 Hoarded Homes Considered To Be A Fire Risk And Require A Hoarding Clean Up
With hoarding becoming more of an issue throughout the lockdowns, there has also been an increase in the number of homes that are considered to be a fire risk. Hoarded homes often contain stacks of papers, newspapers and even sanitary products, all of which are highly...
How To Support A Hoarder With Hoarding Clean Up Services
If you know someone who hoards you may feel overwhelmed not just with the amount of waste there is but with the emotions that come with it. It is not every day that you help and support someone with a hoarding disorder so it can often feel like new territory. If can...