Why Hoarding Cleanup?

Learn more in 29 lessons

Hoarding cleanup has become one of the most common jobs you'll encounter as a Biohazard / Crime Scene Cleaner. In this course, we'll teach you everything you need to know about the cleaning tools, process, biohazard handling, waste removal, and more. We'll even dive into the psychology behind hoarding so you can better understand and communicate with these types of clients.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Your Hoarding Cleanup Course

    • Welcome
    • More from The Professor
    • Legal Disclaimer
  • 2

    Presentation

    • NASM 2021 | A Deep Dive into Hoarding Cleanup
  • 3

    Tools of the Trade

    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Chemicals
    • Equipment & Tools of the Trade
    • Other Cleaning Supplies
  • 4

    Understanding Hoarders

    • What is Hoarding?
    • Why Do People Hoard?
    • Types of Hoarding
    • Terminology and What to Expect
    • Dealing With a Hoarder
    • Lecture: Dealing with Hoarders
    • Forced vs. Voluntary Cleanup
  • 5

    Dangers of Hoarding Cleanup

    • Things You May Come Across
    • Hazards Associated with Hoarding
  • 6

    Starting the Job

    • Contact the Client Prior to Scheduled Appointments
    • Arriving on Scene
    • Assessing the Scene
    • On Site: What to Expect
  • 7

    Performing the Cleaning

    • Setting Up The Staging Area
    • Hoarding Cleanup and Removal
    • Odor
    • Photos
  • 8

    Finishing the Job

    • Post-Cleaning Steps
  • 9

    Wrapping Up

    • Feedback
    • Ordering Equipment and Chemicals
  • 10

    Course Completion

    • Congratulations