Professionals handle valuables with care. Items are sorted carefully, and anything potentially valuable or sentimental is set aside for the client to review and decide on. Services focus on preservation of what matters, with options to clean, store, or organize kept belongings respectfully. 

Yes, many include handling pest infestations (rodents, insects), mold prevention/remediation, and biohazard cleanup (e.g., from rotting food, waste, or bodily fluids). Teams use specialized protocols, antimicrobial treatments, HEPA filtration, and testing to make the space safe and healthy. 

Untreated hoarding can lead to serious risks like fire hazards (blocked exits or overloaded outlets), health issues from allergens, dust, mold, bacteria, or poor air quality, pest infestations, structural damage, tripping/falling accidents, and emotional distress. Professional cleanup addresses these to restore a safe, livable space. 

Be ready to describe the general situation (e.g., size of the space, severity level, any known hazards like water damage or pests), your goals, and any involvement preferences. Having access details, permission if helping a loved one, and questions about the process ready can help get a faster, more accurate response during the initial confidential consultation. 

Many provide post-cleanup support, such as a final walk-through to confirm satisfaction, advice on maintaining the space, or referrals to organizing/therapy resources. Ongoing check-ins or limited additional support help prevent re-accumulation and support long-term comfort. 

The service is comprehensive and compassionate. It involves careful removal of unwanted items (with your approval for donations, trash, or junk), organizing and storing items you want to keep, heavy-duty cleaning and sanitization of all surfaces (floors, walls, countertops), deep dusting to remove allergens, HEPA air scrubbing to eliminate odors and airborne contaminants, appliance deep-cleaning (inside stoves, refrigerators, etc.), bathroom sanitization, window washing, carpet steam-cleaning, and wood floor refinishing. They also handle debris disposal, water extraction if needed, antimicrobial treatments to prevent mold/mildew, and use moisture meters to ensure thorough drying.