Hoarding & Estate Cleaning

Can Hoarding Cause a House to be Condemned?

Steve VanDenBerg Blog, Hoarding Cleaning

Hoarding is damaging to not only the individual living with a hoarding disorder but to the public. Due to this reason, a hoarded home can be condemned. Although hoarders suffer a mental health issue, they are still bound by local codes and regulations intended to protect people. What is a hoarding disorder? People diagnosed with a hoarding disorder are unable …

How to Clean Out a Home When a Loved One Passes Estate Cleaning Steps

How to Clean Out a Home When a Loved One Passes: Estate Cleaning Steps

Steve VanDenBerg Blog, Hoarding Cleaning

Losing a loved one is difficult and traumatic. Cleaning up the estate causes many to relive that pain later on, as old memories and favorite articles are sorted. While there is little that can ease that pain, there are steps to help keep the cleaning process as straightforward as possible. Having said this, estate cleaning can also be a time …