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Hoarding is more common than you think

April 9, 2015 By Alan Cohen

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According to the American Psychiatric Association, hoarding disorder is when a person obsessively collects and keeps an enormous amount of items that most people would consider worthless or trash. It affects an estimated 2% – 5% of the population, and may be present along with other psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety and attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) disorders. It is also often dangerous, because excessive items in a home can block access to exit routes, can topple and crush a person or pets, and be a biohazard. In a recent case in San Francisco, the mummified body of a 90 year old woman was discovered, 5 years after her death, in what police called the worst case of hoarding they had ever seen.

Hoarding disorder can also isolate its victims and cause conflict with friends, family, communities and health and safety officials. At Bio SoCal, we offer extensive and discreet cleanup of all types of hoarding disorder, including aftercare and follow-up.

The following infographic offers insight into the early warning signs, with links to organizations that offer victim and family support services.

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Ugh, What a Mess!

April 7, 2015 By Alan Cohen

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Accidents happen. But it’s important to understand that when bodily fluids, such as vomit, blood, urine and feces, are involved, the situation becomes a potential health hazard. Whether it happens in a cab, a hotel room, a police car, or public place, there is not only unpleasantness for the public, but there is also a danger that customers and staff can be exposed to life-threatening pathogens and diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, AIDS, Tuberculosis, Bacterial Meningitis, among others.

The State of California requires that these kinds of accidents are cleaned up by professionals with a Trauma Scene Waste Management License issued by the Department of Public Health, or an OSHA-trained employee who as been properly trained in the handling of blood borne pathogens. This is critical because certified and licensed professionals have sophisticated tools, equipment and ecofriendly chemicals for the decontamination, safe cleaning and removal of biohazardous materials. Especially important for public places, professionals remove odors that can often linger, which is never good for business.

In many situations, insurance policies cover biohazard waste removal and cleanup.

Learn more on the Bio SoCal website.

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Introducing the Bio SoCal Blog

March 17, 2015 By Alan Cohen

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TrucklowWelcome to the Bio SoCal blog, information important to the people and communities we serve. Bio SoCal provides confidential and discreet biohazard cleaning services, helping people with the necessary steps after a traumatic event such as a suicide, crime, unattended death.  We also provide hoarding remediation, helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by excessive clutter and need help restoring their home to a healthy living environment.  Visit our website to learn more about our services providing expert care and attention to serious and risky cleanup situations. Please send suggestions for our blog to info@BioSoCal.com.

 

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