Contam Solutions provides structured, respectful cleaning and property-recovery services for severely cluttered, heavily soiled or squalor-affected properties. We work with housing providers, property managers, landlords, families and support people, with the scope tailored to the condition of the property and the level of sorting, removal and cleaning required.
Whether you are a family member, housing provider, property manager or landlord, Contam Solutions can help assess the property and explain the practical options for sorting, removal and cleaning.
Professional cleaning may be needed when clutter, accumulated rubbish, heavy soiling or squalor has made a property unsafe or unsuitable to live in.
Common problems can include blocked access through rooms or exits, excessive volumes of belongings or waste, spoiled food, strong odours, animal waste, bodily fluids, pest activity, damaged surfaces or other hygiene and safety concerns.
In some cases the priority is to establish safe access and remove accumulated waste. In others, a more extensive property clean is required before the home can be occupied, inspected, repaired or returned to normal use. Contam Solutions can assess the property, identify the practical cleaning and removal requirements, and develop a staged scope of works.
Calling us is you first step so that we can advise you on your next steps.
We utilise appropriate disposal packages to guarantee that the environment and the property are not contaminated.
Hoarding and extreme-cleaning projects often involve more than clutter and rubbish. Restricted access, large accumulations of belongings, spoiled food, animal waste, bodily fluids, odours, pests or other hazards can make the property difficult or unsafe to live in and may need to be addressed before normal cleaning can begin.
At the same time, personal belongings may be mixed with waste and can have significant practical, financial or emotional value. The work therefore needs to be planned carefully so the property can be made safer while decisions about belongings remain with the person living there wherever possible.
Contam Solutions takes a structured, respectful approach. Where appropriate, the client may be supported by a family member, support worker, case manager or other nominated person, but the aim is to keep the person living in the property involved in decisions about what is retained, reviewed or removed.
Where professional behavioural, clinical or social support is required, this should be provided by an appropriately qualified support provider. Contam Solutions’ role is the cleaning, sorting, removal and property-recovery work.
Contam Solutions has undertaken hoarding, extreme-cleaning and rubbish-removal projects for housing providers, property managers, landlords, families and supported clients.
These jobs often involve more than one stakeholder and may include property-condition concerns, access issues, deadlines, tenancy requirements, health or support workers and sensitive decisions about personal belongings.
Where the person living in the property is able to participate, we aim to keep them central to the process. Family members, support workers, case managers or housing representatives can assist where appropriate, particularly where decisions need to be made about belongings, access or the order in which the work is completed. Contam Solutions also provides project photographs, waste-removal records and supporting documentation for the work completed.
We assess the condition of the property, access issues, visible hazards, the volume of contents and the level of cleaning required, then develop a practical scope of works.
Where possible, the person living in the property remains involved in decisions about their belongings. Items can be separated for retention, further review, donation, recycling or disposal in accordance with the agreed process.
Where appropriate, we can work alongside family members, support workers, case managers or other nominated people to help the cleaning process remain structured and manageable.
Agreed waste, damaged furniture and other unwanted or unsalvageable contents can be removed as part of the clean.
Once areas are cleared, affected surfaces are deep cleaned and sanitised according to the condition of the property.
Where a property has been affected by prolonged neglect, heavy soiling or squalid living conditions, cleaning can be staged progressively as rooms and surfaces become accessible.
If animal waste, bodily fluids, faeces or other biohazard contamination is present, specialist cleaning and waste-handling procedures can be incorporated into the agreed scope.
Where required, odour sources are identified and treated as part of the cleaning process, including removal of affected or unsalvageable materials where necessary.
Once the clean is complete, we can identify damaged finishes, flooring, fixtures or other issues that may require repair, replacement or further property work.
Contam Solutions provides project photographs, waste-removal records and supporting documentation for the work completed. This gives housing providers, property managers, landlords, families and other stakeholders a clear record of the project and the work undertaken.
Contam Solutions is based in Melbourne, Victoria and undertakes hoarding, extreme-cleaning and rubbish-removal projects across regional Victoria and Australia-wide.
Send us photos of the property and a brief description of the situation. We can review the information, discuss the priorities and help determine the next step.
Discreet specialist cleaning where blood, bodily fluids or other biohazard contamination is present.
Specialist remediation for properties affected by methamphetamine residue.
Specialist remediation for properties affected by illicit drug manufacture or other clandestine laboratory activity.
Professional hoarding cleanup is not simply a rubbish-removal service. Personal belongings may have significant practical, financial or emotional value, and decisions about what is kept or removed can be difficult.
Where possible, the person living in the property should remain central to decisions about their belongings and the way the clean progresses. Contam Solutions can work with them in a structured and respectful way, with support from a family member, support worker, case manager or other nominated person where appropriate. The aim is to make the property safer and more manageable while allowing important items to be identified, reviewed and retained wherever reasonably possible.
For further information about hoarding behaviour and the impact of forced clean-outs, see the International OCD Foundation’s Hoarding Fact Sheet.
Resource: International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Contam Solutions did not author this fact sheet.
Every property is different, but the typical process is:
We assess the condition of the property, access issues, visible hazards, the volume and type of contents, and the level of cleaning and removal required. From this, we develop a practical scope of works.
Where possible, the person living in the property remains involved in decisions about their belongings. We agree how items will be handled, what is to be retained or reviewed, and who will assist with decisions during the clean.
Where required, we first create safe access routes and workable areas so the team can move through the property safely and the clean can proceed in a controlled way.
Belongings are worked through in accordance with the agreed process. Items for retention or review are separated and protected, while rubbish, damaged furniture and other unwanted or unsalvageable contents are removed.
Once areas are cleared, surfaces are deep cleaned and sanitised. Where required, this stage may also include squalor cleaning, odour treatment or specialist biohazard cleaning.
Once the main clean is complete, we review the property with the client or relevant stakeholder and identify any remaining damage, maintenance, repair or restoration work that may be required.
Contam Solutions provides project photographs, waste-removal records and supporting documentation for the work completed.
Where possible, the person living in the property remains involved in decisions about their belongings and the way the clean progresses. We aim to keep the process structured and respectful, with clear agreement about what is retained, reviewed or removed.
Yes. Where appropriate, a family member, support worker, case manager, housing representative or other nominated person can assist with decisions and help support the person living in the property during the clean.
The approach is agreed before and during the clean. Items can be separated into categories such as retain, review, donate, recycle or dispose. Where the person living in the property is able to participate, they remain central to decisions about their personal belongings.
Where biohazard contamination is identified, specialist cleaning and waste-handling procedures can be incorporated into the scope. This may include contamination from animal waste, faeces, bodily fluids or other hazardous material.
Yes. Where appropriate, Contam Solutions can work alongside family members, support workers, case managers or other nominated support people. This can be particularly helpful when decisions need to be made about important or sentimental belongings.
Yes. Contam Solutions undertakes hoarding and extreme-cleaning work for housing providers, property managers, landlords and other stakeholders. These projects may involve property-condition requirements, deadlines, inspections, multiple stakeholders and the need for clear communication throughout the work.
Contam Solutions provides project photographs, waste-removal records and supporting documentation for the work completed. This gives housing providers, property managers, landlords, families and other stakeholders a clear record of the project and the work undertaken.
Timeframes depend on the size and condition of the property, the volume of contents and waste, access, the level of client involvement and the amount of cleaning or specialist work required. Once we understand the property and scope, we can provide an estimated timeframe.
Costs depend on the size and condition of the property, the amount of sorting and removal required, access, waste volumes and any specialist cleaning or disposal needs. Once we understand the situation, we can prepare a clear quotation for the agreed scope.
If you are dealing with a heavily cluttered, squalor-affected or otherwise impacted property, Contam Solutions can help develop a practical plan to make the property safer, more manageable and suitable for the next stage of occupancy, inspection or restoration.
We work with housing providers, property managers, landlords, families, support workers and people living in the property across Melbourne, regional Victoria and Australia-wide.
Contam Solutions Pty Ltd
Based in Melbourne, Victoria — Servicing Australia-Wide
Service‑Area Business (no public walk‑ins)
