Hoarded homes hide safety hazards by the accumulation of waste. It also breeds dangerous vermin and biological contaminants if there is rotting food or animal and/or human feces.
Clutter can act as a “fuel load” for fires. Stacks of paper, clothing, and trash placed near heating sources such as a stove, space heaters or even frayed electrical wires; can ignite easily. Plus, piles of clutter block fire escapes and narrow pathways making it nearly impossible for first responders to navigate the home and rescue occupants.
Hoarded homes also put a strain on the structural integrity of a home. The volume and weight of accumulated items can exceed the intended load bearing capacity of the floors and foundations. This can lead to sagging, rotted floorboards and even structural collapse.
If the hoarded home has animals in it, the air quality may be compromised as well. High levels of ammonia gas can build up in homes with animal and human waste in it. These high levels of gas can cause chronic lung damage or impact respiratory health from airborne pathogens and toxic mold spores.
Piles of rotting food, animal or human feces or even organic waste can create the perfect environment for breeding grounds of bacteria and viruses, including black mold.
If you or a loved one currently resides in a hoarded home, know the safety hazards that go with it. If you need help cleaning up you or your loved ones hoarded home, there is help.
If you have questions or need help with cleaning up your hoarded home, call Sirna Brothers. We are a licensed contractor. We are the Kansas City professionals that focus on getting the job done professionally, quickly, cost effectively and environmentally friendly. Sirna Brothers guarantees to separate and recycle until only the minimal amount of junk is put into the landfill. Contact us today to see how we can help you declutter! We offer free, no obligation estimates and always let you know up front what the charge will be with no surprises.
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