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Basement Cleaning & Cleanup

If your basement looks anything like the picture above, there is a definite need to get a good basement cleaning job done!  This type falls into the category of hoarding and water damage too.  Both are lethal in themselves in terms of cleanup, but especially when there is the combination issue involving both.  It creates a difficult project due to heavy, wet items that need to be removed or discarded.

Hoarding is a particularly challenging assignment for a few reasons:  the homeowner is obviously attached deeply to the items in the basement, usually there is an underlying sentiment as to why these things have accumulated to this point, mostly emotional trauma as in the case of a loss of a loved one or beloved pet, is involved. Some in the industry call it separation anxiety.  Not wanting to lose something else that the homeowner has full control and say-so over.

We have cleaned up quite a few projects like this in our industry due to excessive pile up of items in a facility where basement cleanup is needed.  One project that our company was involved in up in Zion IL took about 27 or so thirty-yarders to clean out the facility.  It was needless to say a very nasty mess.  But with our expertise in doing these hoarding cleanups, and a courteous staff, we worked through the project.

What can sometimes be a particular challenge too, is if the homeowner wants to sort through every piece one at a time.  And while this may seem reasonable to them, it can slow up the process.  In either case, if that is what it takes to make the homeowner or person responsibility feel more comfortable with the process, then certain and definite patience is needed.  We carry such a staff to assist with these projects.  It is a very delicate circumstance when a homeowner needs to part with items they have had in their possession for years.

Once the items are out of the way and there becomes working room, it makes the job so much easier as the process starts to "pick up steam" as it were.  Properly bagging and disposal of these items is of the utmost importance as well as getting rid of unwanted, old, dilapidated furniture and appliances.  Sometimes we have run into heavy mold in the basement and there needs to be basement mold remediation done as well.

In either case a good basement cleaning company knows how to handle not only hoarding aspect of the assignment, but the water damage and mold remediation portions as well.  Make sure you choose the right company for your basement cleaning need.

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Finished or unfinished, any basement can be a challenge to maintain and keep clean.  Believe it or not, as you might already know, it is much easier to clean a basement that is empty than it is when there is clutter, or furniture that takes up the empty space.  In addition to having clean the basement floor spaces, walls, and open areas, when furnished, the items in the basement need attention too, as they collect dust, pollens, microbes, bacteria and even moisture.

Basement cleaning can be a difficult when you have given it much attention and/or time.  The "giant storage locker" can become filled with items that you may never ever use.  Why not make it a family project?  Go down and analyze what you want to keep and what you want to throw out.  It may take a little effort but roll up those sleeves, put on a not-so-good pair of jeans and your worst shoes, and dig in.  Expect to get dirty!  You have been negligent, right?

It is always a matter of wisdom to make sure you take inventory of what goes on in your basement.  This becomes especially so when flooding occurs, or you have water damage, or even mold removal is required.  These pesky concerns can lead to much heartache and can possibly dig into your pockets if not maintained, or if allowed to overflow.

We can't tell you how many basements we have cleaned over the years and we have seen them all.  From hoarding, to clutter, to messiness, to water damage, to mold infested.  You name it, we've seen it.  It is the foundation of your home.  It can assist you in breathing well and sleeping at night, or it can cause asthma, bronchitis, skin irritations and other problems if the basement is not kept clean and orderly.

While the picture above is a worse case scenario, it doesn't mean it can't happen to you.  We are receiving record rains.  More than ever before.  Be ready.  Have a game plan in place for your basement.  Know what's down there, and know what shouldn't be (i.e. mold, water damage, condensation, unwanted dust, bacteria).

Keep tabs on what is going on in your basement.  Should you get water from flooding, rains, backed up sewer, drain backup, leaky pipe or a pipe that bursts from cold, call a professional basement cleaning company to take care of it.  The CleanUP Guys has lots of experience doing just that!

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All too often, a homeowner finds that more is needed than just simple basement cleaning when it comes to what we like to call the lower storage area.  The more junk piled up in the basement, the harder it is to realize when there are other services needed.  Clutter can mask hidden dangers lurking behind the walls or even in the flooring space.  Thus, with any basement cleanup there needs to be a reorganizing of items there to periodically check that nothing more serious or sinister is happening.

For instance, when it comes to a leaky pipe or a cracked foundation space, the problem of mold could start to surface and fester over time.  Mold loves dark and damp places where it can thrive unabated.  Bacteria development can happen fast and attach itself to any item that stands in its way.  Therefore, it is a great idea from time to time to rearrange the clutter in the basement, better yet, get rid of things that are not being used.  Sure it takes time in a busy schedule to do this, but the rewards will be great down the line should you have a more serious problem in your basement.

Once a water leak occurs or a more sinister fellow, mold develops it is very difficult to unload and get rid of things that need to be thrown out, because you have to handle mold differently than any other problem.  Generally, it is a better to call a professional basement cleaning company to handle the problem of water damage, mold removal or decontamination and sanitizing of a basement. 

If there is mold there, it will have to be properly confiscated in bags and removed from the premises immediately before the spread of it gets worse.  A good basement cleaning takes into account the presence of possible moisture intrusion as well as mold remediation.  Especially is this the case if the basement does not have proper air flow or ventilation.  Good circulation of air in a basement along with a moisture removal device, like a dehumidifier is well worth the investment.  This can serve to keep your basement flowing with good air and keep moisture levels at bay.

Basement cleaning is a task that all too often gets kicked to the side.  But, if you find yourself in need of a good basement cleaning and reorganization, don't put it off.  Get it done today!  Your basement cleaning professional is waiting for you!

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The Basement as a storage unit is just fine.  That is until the clutter gets out of hand.  It seems many of us just use the basement as a throw everything down there that is not needed right away until we are ready to use it storage locker.  While that may be fine at the outset, over time the clutter can become completely unmanageable.  It is high time for a little organization and restructure.  Ah, you think I mean the basement, well that's true too.  But, maybe it is time to rethink or reorganize the way we think or strategize in dealing with our clutter.

Let's face it all of us accumulate things people give us.  We buy things we really don't need at the garage, or yard sale because it's the fun thing to do.  And before you know it we need to have a garage or yard sale ourselves.  But, it is hard to get around to it.  Many of us lead such busy lives.  We could try to do it ourselves.  We could call a few relatives over and try it, but they are dealing with their own mess.  We could call a professional basement cleaning company to do it.  That might be the way to go.  They could offer timely suggestions on how to clean things up systematically and work along with you, "shoulder to shoulder" as it were to get that basement looking the way it did before you moved in.

So you can go from clutter and shear disarray to......

manageable space again.

Don't worry it can be done.  No basement cleaning job is too hard to handle when managed properly.
In our profession we have seen all kinds of basements and all kinds of floors, situations, shapes, sizes, dimensions, hoarding, clutter, damage, etc. 

One of the major problems with using the basement as a storage is when you get water from a flood or basement water damage.  Then everything in the basement becomes an enemy.  Most of it becomes unsalvageable and has to be thrown out anyway.  What a terrible loss when that happens.  Valuables that may have great sentimental value can be completely destroyed.

Maybe managing those items better by putting them on racks or stands, or high shelving would be better.  Or if they are near and dear, storing them upstairs in a closet or pantry might be a better idea.
At any rate, managing what you put in the basement and organizing it can really help when it gets to be a bit too much stuff in the locker.