Hoarding Risks and COVID

2/11/2021 (Permalink)

Fear of contagions lead to hoarding

2020 was a difficult year for many of us, especially with the COVID pandemic.

Many of us who already followed CDC guidance on biohazard sites had to revisit our approach to many job sites, including hoarding.

We had multiple hoarding cleanings last year, but this customer will be remembered by our team due to the most difficult circumstances.

What was originally a mild hoard, according to family members, became a severe level hoard due to COVID.

Both homeowners had preexisting health conditions, and were afraid to leave their home.

Their adult children dropped off supplies, but did not enter the property for fear of contaminating the parents.

And so, the trash piled up. Neither homeowner was truly able to clean the home, but simple piled like items into similar piles.

Once the restrictions were somewhat relaxed and the family could step inside the home, they knew that had to call SERVPRO of Wichita Falls. 

Our team of dedicated professionals thoroughly cleaned and disinfected this home, all while maintaining safe health practices.

It was a memorable day to see this family once again enjoy their home, and time with their family.