All you need to know about Hoarding

• What is hoarding?

Hoarding is a disorder where people save excessive items which others may view as useless junk.

Hoarders have persistent difficulty parting ways with these possessions, leading to clutter that disrupts their ability to use their living or work spaces.

• Reasons for Hoarding
• People hoard because they believe that the items they save can be of value in future.
• Some people collect these items because these items have a sentimental value to them.
• Some keep these extra items coz they represent a particular memory, and throwing it away will diminish that memory.

• Symptoms of Hoarding
• Severe anxiety when trying to discard items
• Difficulty organizing possessions 
• Inability to disregard items
• Indecision about where to put things or store things

• Risk Factors of Hoarding
• Many people with the hoarding disorder can suffer from other psychological disorders like depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or alcohol use disorder.
• A stressful situation like the death of a loved one can also trigger this disorder.

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Tips to prevent Industrial accidents

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The best way to reduce accidents in the workplace is to be proactive with prevention. There are many ways to prevent accidents; all you need to do is be adaptive with the prevention methods.

Every person at work can help prevent accidents. To successfully reduce accidents in the workplace, review the following tips.

1) Always be alert on the job:
Being awake and alert all the time while at work which can prevent accidents from occurring. Report any unusual activities to the concerned authorities at the workplace.

2) Put formal safety policies and procedures in place:
Make sure the company handbook lists out the steps that one must take place, in order to prevent accidents at the workplace. This handbook must include instructions such as how to store dangerous and toxic items, what precautions to take when handling certain equipments and where certain products should be stored to ensure safe storage and retrieval.

3) Wear the required uniform:
Wear appropriate clothing when at work. If your work requires you to wear a helmet, then do so. If it requires you to wear gloves, then wear them too. Never take safety to chance. A person who works in a factory has a greater chance of being involved in an accident while at work.

4) Make sure you ask your supervisor about the possible risks of doing a certain task:
A worker should always check with his supervisor if he is unsure about the task at hand or if he feels that doing that task will expose him to great danger. There are workers who are exposed to dangers, just by doing their regular workloads.

5) Attend regular training for all scenarios that pose a risk for accidents:
Conduct emergency drills to make sure employees know what to do in cases of emergencies, so as to avoid accidents. This training will also help them know, how and when to use certain equipments.

There are a lot of precautionary measures that both employers and employees can take to prevent an accident at work. However, those who follow guidelines for preventing such unforeseen occurrences will most likely be able to prevent future accidents.

Some accidents are unavoidable and can cause great damage, leaving the place all shattered and in a miserable condition. In such cases, you will need a professional clean-up.

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How can you help to reduce sewer overflows?

Sewage is a water-carried waste in solution or suspension that is intended to be removed from a community. Domestic households, industrial and agricultural practices produce wastewater, which can cause pollution of many surroundings, lakes and rivers. It is also known as wastewater. It is more than 99% water and is characterized by volume or rate of flow, physical condition, chemical and toxic constituents! It is harmful for human health and is needed to get rid off as soon as possible.

So how can you help to reduce sewer overflow?

• Take care of cracked pipes: Tree roots can invade even the smallest cracks in pipes. As the roots grow, so does the size of the cracks, take care of broken pipes and growing trees. As they say, precaution is better than cure.

• Broken pipes: Broken sewer pipes not only let stormwater in, they can also allow untreated waste to enter the soil and create unhealthy conditions. If you suspect broken pipes, have your system inspected by Bio Cleanse Pty. Ltd.

• Boundary traps: This acts as an inspection point on the sewerage system. It also stops sewer odours from reaching the property. 

• Direct connection: Sometimes direct connection to the sewerage system may seem easier. The effect of doing so is overflow of diluted raw sewage further down the system. This is a major cause of sewer overflow.

• Inspection holes: Poorly fitted, cracked or broken inspection holes on the main sewer system can let water into the sewerage system.

• Low-lying gullies: A gully is an open pipe which is covered with a grill. It is used to release any backflow from blocked sewer pipes and make sure it doesn't overflow inside the house. 

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Guidelines to prevent Mould damage

Moulds are a large and diverse number of fungal species where the growth of hyphae results in discoloration and a fuzzy appearance, especially on food and wet areas. Moulds cause biodegradation of natural materials, which can be unwanted when it becomes food spoilage or damage to property. 

Here are some guidelines on how to go about preventing mould growth in your house or work place:

1) In some cases, mould growth may not be visible or obvious; it may be possible that mould grows on hidden surfaces such as the rear of a dry wall, the top of ceiling tiles, underside of carpets and pads, etc. There is a need to check for such areas before looking at the more obvious options. 

2) You are required to clean and dry, wet or damp spots within 48 hours.

3) Maintain low indoor humidity; below 60% relative humidity.

4) Perform regular inspections and maintenance and keep it as scheduled.

5) Keep heating, ventilation, and air conditioning drip pans clean, flowing properly, and unobstructed.

6) Building materials and furnishings that are contaminated with mould growth and are not salvageable should be discarded and not kept to be recovered. 

7) And last but not the least, always use gloves and eye protection when cleaning up mould! 

Hope these tips will help you in getting rid of small mould problems. At the same time there is a need for professional help for a bigger and more dangerous situation of mould damage recovery operations.

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Why choose Dry Ice Blasting over traditional cleaning methods?

If your current cleaning process is experiencing prolonged cleaning time, high costs for secondary waste disposal and costly wear and tear on equipment, it is high time to evaluate your type of cleaning process and change it for the better.

Dry Ice Blasting is a globally acknowledged and tried-and-tested formula used for cleaning equipments in an advanced way. It is environmentally employee and equipment friendly alternative to the traditional cleaning methods used in the bygone days.

Here are some reasons why Dry Ice Blasting is superior to other cleaning processes:

1. Superior clean methods along with fewer cleaning cycles result to lesser cleaning time.

2. Machines can be cleaned in the same place, as there is no spreading of dust while cleaning the products. 

3. Dry Ice Blasting is a dry process and requires no disassemble/reassemble, which means much less downtime.

4. Quicker cleaning is done with fewer resources, which lead to more profits.

5. Non-abrasive, nonflammable and nonconductive: Dry Ice Blasting won't damage most substrates and can be used safely on electrical components.

6. No secondary waste cleanup: This not only saves additional cleanup labour and expenditure, but also means temporary containment areas which can possibly be reused. This is an additional way of cost savings.

7. Can get into tight spaces that many other methods cannot.

8. Operator safety: No exposure to any chemicals.

9. Operator efficiency: Not as labour intensive as traditional cleaning methods.

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Need help with a suicide clean up?

One should never have to face the distress that comes when a loved one commits suicide, but it’s even worse when one has to clean up after such a shattering incident. The emotional stress for the family, friends or colleagues of the victim makes the job of suicide clean-up better suited for a certified bio-hazard cleaning technician.

Working with the most advanced apparatus and techniques, the Bio-Cleanse team of trained & licensed professionals will thoroughly clean the scene and leave it completely disinfected.

A trauma or suicide clean-up team also keeps everyone safe from potential infections or blood-borne illnesses. They perform their tasks promptly and skillfully and save our loved ones from dealing with added stress.

Our Suicide Clean-up services include: 

• 24-Hour emergency service 
• Cleaning & disinfection of all areas 
• Disposal of bio-hazardous materials 
• Odour removal and air filtration 
• Property restoration 

We provide 24-hour emergency service for suicide clean-up. Contact us at 042 741 1789 or visit us at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/suicide-clean-up/.

5 quick tips for a compulsive hoarder

                                     

A very basic description of a compulsive hoarder is someone unable to dispose of excess or unused things to the point where their belongings are clogging their living space.

Making a cup of tea, working in an office or sleeping in their own bed becomes impossible because the spaces designed for living in have become storehouses.

Here are some basic tips for a compulsive hoarder:

• If you have a gift for someone, give it to them in a timely manner.
• Don't buy stuff to make up for your feelings. The disorder never goes away, so when you make a purchase, think about it you really need it or will use it.
•  You are not the only one that this disorder affects. This disorder affects millions of people. You are not alone. It is best to ask for help, as this is a very difficult and stressful thing to do. It will take time, so do not give up if you can’t do a lot in one day.
• Make sure you are not stressed when you tackle the clutter. Stay relaxed. Starting early in the morning is the best time to start a project like clutter control, after you wake up refreshed.
• This is very emotional, stressful, and difficult to deal with. Challenge yourself to do more than you think you can, but do not work yourself to the point that you are unwilling to work with your disorder and other people who are trying to help you.

Hope these few points will help you to have a better and organized life in the future!

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