Choosing a specialized company to clean a substandard home
What is a substandard home?
A home is considered substandard or unhealthy when it presents a constant risk to the health and safety of its occupants and/or neighboring homes. In addition to problems related to various equipment in poor condition that can become fire hazards, unsanitary homes are often overrun by excessively accumulated objects or waste. Choosing a specialized company for such a cleaning is of crucial importance if not vital.
The factors of insalubrity
Certain factors can affect the hygiene of a home. Those related to the lifestyle of the person living in the premises can be manifested by the poor maintenance of the living environment of many animals, indoor smoking, and excessive clutter. A lack of general, daily maintenance of the interior of the home can create conditions that encourage the growth of mold, the presence of insects and of unwanted and harmful animals. Water damage due to the changing and extreme weather conditions of our country also leads to the proliferation of mold and the presence of vermin. The quality of the indoor air will be strongly affected by these factors and a complete decontamination will have to be done. Your home may also be unhealthy for habitation following a major renovation or construction. All the accumulated dust, material debris and dirt that are generated by such work settle on surfaces and remain suspended in the air. A disinfection of the dwelling must also be carried out following a death, natural or criminal, to avoid health risks related to the germs left by the deceased.
Call in a specialized company
When a house is substandard, the only solution to restore a healthy and hygienic living situation is to call on professionals. Some companies specialize in the cleaning and complete disinfection of unhealthy houses. This work requires not only a proven expertise, but also a rigorous protocol. The equipment used also plays an important part in the success of such a cleaning. First, the technicians will need to wear coveralls, masks, hand and boot gloves to protect themselves from the harmful conditions of the environment. Once the home has been de-cluttered in the case of morbidly substandard conditions or post-construction/renovation cleaning, they will need to use specialized machines equipped with HEPA filters to remove bacteria and perform a deep steam extraction cleaning. This process is highly recommended by the industry for effective disinfection. The products used will also have a great importance in the decontamination of the premises, it is important to respect certain standards for the protection of the planet while carrying out a work which will restore the clean and sanitized aspect of the dwelling.
How to choose worthy professionals?
The first thing to do is to check their reputation, either on the internet or by direct recommendations from your family, friends, or neighbors. Once you have identified a few companies, contact them directly. Ask questions about the training of their staff, their specialties, techniques and products used. Also check what equipment they use when cleaning a substandard home. Explain your situation and needs in detail and ask for a quote. Remember, if you ar really talking to experts, they will spend the time necessary to establish effective solutions to your sanitation problem.
