According to the American Psychiatric Association, compulsive hoarding disorder affects an estimated 2 to 6 percent of the population. That’s between 6.5 and 20 million people respectively—if you consider the latest figures from the United States Census Bureau. While inadvertently mythologized through reality television, hoarding is a serious problem that can diminish one’s quality of life and create significant safety hazards. As opposed to collectors, who invariably organize their material in a clean and organized manner, hoarders obsessively and haphazardly accumulate a myriad of items that often have no practical value. They face severe distress when confronted with the prospect of discarding these items, leading to a dangerous and unsanitary aggregation of clothes, trash, broken appliances and more.
In addition to generating mold, harboring disease and creating fire hazards, hoarding—according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America—often causes distress within the family and threatens the social development of children. While the nation’s leading psychiatrists didn’t classify hoarding as a distinct mental disorder until 2013, it’s a significant problem that many Americans face within our local communities. That’s why you shouldn’t feel ashamed if you’re thinking about contacting Bio-One to assist you or a loved one with hoarding cleanup. We will work with you to address your individual situation, especially if that includes removing extreme piles of clutter, searching for sentimental valuables, and restoring your home’s sense of safety and comfort. Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns. It can be the first step towards recovery.
Sudden and inexplicable tragedies like suicide and homicide are emotionally devastating experiences that leave trauma, property damage and unanswered questions in their wake. Our certified technicians conduct their work in a manner that is sensitive to your needs, considerate of your privacy and empathetic towards your grief. That’s why we strive to be on-site, at your side, an hour after you give us a call. We don't require payment or insurance authorization before a service because our primary concern is restoring your home quickly and courteously. Staying true to this prerogative is what makes us the most compassionate organization in the industry. Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions or concerns. We’re happy to help—day and night.
Needles and sharps can be dangerous and carry infectous fluids. If you want to know how to properly dispose of your sharps, please visit https://safeneedledisposal.org.
You SHOULD NOT be throwing needles and sharps directly into the trash. They need to be handled carefully and by a trained professional. Did you know Bio-One will pick up these items for you?
If you are a part of the medical field, dental industry, or a tattoo shop, these are all places we can pick up from! If you think you might need this, take a look at our locations page to find a Bio-One franchise close to you.
Someone with anxiety needs a little extra love from the people around them. Here are some things you can do.
1. Learn what anxiety looks like - people can experience anxiety in different ways. The more you know, the better you can understand and help.
2. Work through the feelings - if someone is anxious about something, you can sit down and help them figure out what might be causing those feelings. Knowing the source and figuring out possible outcomes might help put their mind at ease.
3. Don't label them - if you want to avoid worse feelings, make sure they know you don't see them as your anxiety friend. Keep your relationship about your friendship instead of always making it about their anxiety.
4. Help them get professional help if needed - sometimes going to a professional is the best way to go. Let your loved one know it's not weird or bad at all to talk to someone and that there is a chance of feeling better.
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
Bio-One is here to Help First, Business Second
When you request a service, our team focuses on accomplishing one goal: helping you. That’s why our professional technicians are on standby 24/7, every day of the year. We have the experience, training and licensing to get the job done efficiently, and can generally reach the scene within an hour. After we’ve made sure that you’re safe and the site does not pose a hazard to others, we’ll talk business. Because at Bio-One, we understand that compassion and expediency are requisites for helping you overcome a challenging situation. Our motto, “Help First, Business Second,” is a promise to you and an obligation for us. It’s indispensable to our aim of providing you with the best service the industry has to offer.
Using biohazard experts for cleanups
Biohazardous materials pose multiple safety risks to people in the immediate vicinity of a crime scene. Infectious pathogens from blood and other fluids spread disease and cause deleterious bodily reactions in people who have been exposed to them via open wounds and orifices. Moreover, surfaces that have been wiped down—and therefore appear clean—may in fact still harbor these dangerous bacteria. A deeper, more thorough decontamination is required in these circumstances.
That’s where we come in. Not only will Bio-One restore your property in a prompt and scrupulous manner, we’ll do it correctly. Because our team of certified and highly experienced technicians set the industry standard for biohazard cleanup. We have a flawless safety record—and we’ve been around for over 20 years to validate it. Whatever your situation is, we’ll ensure that the job is done right. We’re here to help.
June is National PTSD Awareness month.
We would like to take this time to thank everyone serving our country, both past and present. Thank you for keeping us safe. We appreciate everything you do for us.
We would also like to acknowledge all the other people suffering from PTSD due to varying circumstances. You are strong and not alone.
PTSD Awareness Day is observed every year on June 27th
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is an American holiday recognized across the United States. It’s celebrated on the last Monday of May each year and is a national holiday. It’s an important holiday where we remember and honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate price while serving our country – military personnel who died in the line of duty.
Many events take place both locally and nationally during Memorial Day weekend to honor the fallen. Reach out to your local city government agencies to find out the events planned in your area.
Here are a few ways to honor and remember the fallen.
- At 3:00 PM, local time, observe a minute of silence.
- Participate in a charity run over Memorial Day weekend.
- Make a donation to military support groups.
- Visit cemeteries and memorials and decorate with wreaths, flags or flowers.
- Attend a local Memorial Day festival, parade or concert.
At Bio-One, we remember, honor and thank all those who have died defending our country. We appreciate and are thankful to all those who have served and continue to serve and protect our country, and defend our freedom and keep us safe.
About Bio-One Inc.
Bio-One Inc. has over 80 locations operating in 35 States. Bio-One is committed to providing excellent service in recovery and suicide cleanup, homicide cleanup, hoarding situations, junk removal, deceased animal recovery, feces removal, pest and rodent droppings and much more. Each office is independently owned and operated by a member of the local community. For more information about Bio-One Inc., visit our website at www.bioonejohnstown.com or follow us on Facebook.
If you like to hold onto things, try these steps to help declutter your life.
1. Pick one section a day to tackle. For example, this might be your shoes or office.
2. Ask yourself if you want to keep something and create a yes, no, and maybe pile.
3. Get rid of your no's and set aside your yes's. Your maybe pile should be considered carefully. If the item is useful and you need it - keep it. If you are keeping it because you might use it but never have, consider getting rid of it.
4. Do this for each category in your home that needs decluttering.
5. Throw items away, donate to charity, or sell some for some extra cash.
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
First stage of human decomposition:
The body will take on rigor mortis, begin cell death, and attract insects. This will be the first few days.
Bloating:
The body will become discolored and expanding gases can create a messy explosion.
Decay:
Liquid leaves the body, skin becomes black, organs and bones break down.
Body decomposition is an extremely pungent, messy, and germ-infested process. Even after a body is taken away, there is a lot of cleaning and santizing that should be handled by trained professionals with proper chemicals and equipment. Please contact us immediately and we will remedy the situation.
Time for spring cleaning! Don't let this scare you, this is a time to purge and freshen up your space!
Here are 20 things to throw away right now:
1. Shoes you don't wear
2. Old makeup or bathroom products
3. Expired coupons
4. Cords that you can't identify
5. Tupperware lids that have no match
6. Old toothbrushes
7. Socks with no match
8. Dried out markers and pens
9. Unused mugs
10. Unused instruction manuals
11. Shopping bags you've convinced yourself you'll wrap a present in
12. Foods spoiling or collecting freezer burn
13. Old receipts
14. Paperwork you don't need anymore
15. Excess holiday decor
16. Wire hangers
17. Appliances you don't ever use
18. Travel toiletries stolen from hotels
19. Broken things you won't be fixing
20. Old magazines
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