How To Commence With Hoarder Issues And Removal
Hoarding is a psychological disorder that starts slowly but becomes a grievous problem with time. It manifests as the inability to part with one’s possessions due to deeply held personal beliefs. Helping a loved one suffering from hoarding tendencies is a challenging task. Like every other mental disorder, you need to be supportive and ease them into cleaning. Learning more about the condition and techniques to cope can greatly help you.
Here’s everything you need to know about helping a loved one with
hoarder issues.
Identify hoarding behaviors
The first step towards helping your loved one suffering from hoarder issues is identifying that they have a problem. Look for these signs:
- They avoid throwing away things that are of no use.
- They get severe anxiety even thinking about getting rid of things.
- Their house is full of things that they no longer need but can’t get rid of.
- They no longer care about the safety and hygiene of their home or themselves.
Seek professional help
Once you notice these signs of hoarding in your loved one, it is time to seek professional help. A therapist can help them realize that there’s a problem and teach them coping mechanisms. As the individual deals with their hoarding issues, you can move on to the next vital step.
You can also ask for a professional with experience in
hoarder cleanup services like Environmental 911, as they can help take care of the problem in a more organized and professional way.
Help the hoarder through the removal process
Even with professional help, a hoarder would need your support to get through the clutter removal process. Follow these tips to help them:
- Tell them about the process as much as possible before you clean. Ask your professional cleaner to help you explain the steps you don’t know. Emphasize the importance of removing the stuff they no longer use, both hygiene-wise and safety-wise.
- Don’t start without a plan. If you don’t have a solid strategy, it can cause more anxiety and stress for the distressed individual.
- Have a decluttering schedule in place and make the hoarder aware of it. It will ensure that they are mentally prepared for the changes.
- Tackle one room at a time to declutter and organize. Professionals will usually tackle each room individually when removing the hoarded clutter. Be sure to check on the hoarder occasionally, as it is an emotionally overwhelming experience for them.
- Have a strategy to tackle the waste you remove from the hoarding location. Our hoarding cleanup services professionals can help you sort the waste into categories to send it for recycling and landfills.
About Us
Dealing with a hoarding situation is mentally and physically exhausting. In such situations, Environmental 911 is there to help restore your property to its previous state. Founded in 1999, we have been helping residents of California restore their homes struck by any natural or human disasters. Our services include asbestos and lead abatement, mold and fungus removal, and water extraction. You can reach us at (626) 316-6651 or fill out our contact form to learn more about hoarding cleanup services.
