Hoarding Cleanup

IICRC CEC
Hoarding Cleanup and Mass Contents Manipulation

Class Description

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Study Materials

The Hoarding Cleanup & Mass Contents Manipulation (MCM) course is a one-day technical training designed to prepare cleaning and restoration professionals to safely and effectively perform structural cleanup and large-scale contents processing in hoarded environments. This course focuses on the operational, safety, and technical aspects of hoarding remediation and is intended for professionals performing real-world cleanup work in high-risk, high-liability environments.

Unlike psychology-based or social-service-focused training, this course concentrates exclusively on cleanup procedures, hazard management, worker safety, site control, and contents processing. Instruction emphasizes compliance with OSHA safety practices, alignment with applicable IICRC standards, and proven decontamination and remediation methods used in professional restoration work.

This course qualifies for 14 IICRC Continuing Education (CE) credits upon successful completion. It is not an IICRC certification course and does not include an exam.

Students will gain technical knowledge and step-by-step procedures, including:

Identifying hoarding levels, types, and conditions commonly found in hoarded properties
Performing hazard assessments, including microbial growth, sharps, bloodborne pathogens, infestations, and structural risks
OSHA-compliant exposure controls and personal protective equipment selection
Site setup, containment planning, and safe entry and exit procedures
Client communication, contracts, and liability documentation
Mass contents manipulation processes, including sorting, disposal, recycling, donation, decontamination, and pack-outs
Tools, equipment, and engineering controls such as air filtration devices, containment systems, and thermal imaging
Proper use of cleaning chemicals and antimicrobial applications for both structures and contents
Structural cleaning, odor control, and post-remediation evaluation

This course is a one-day technical training that teaches cleaning and restoration professionals how to safely and effectively perform hoarding cleanup and large-scale contents processing. The training focuses on hazard assessment, safety, site control, contents handling, and professional cleanup procedures used in hoarded environments.

No. This is not an IICRC certification course and does not include an IICRC exam. However, the course qualifies for IICRC Continuing Education credits.

This course qualifies for 14 IICRC Continuing Education (CE) credits upon successful completion.

No. There is no exam associated with this course.

Yes. Students who complete the training will receive a Restoration Certified Certificate of Completion for Hoarding Cleanup & Mass Contents Manipulation.

This course is designed for cleaning and restoration technicians, supervisors, project managers, restoration business owners, and professionals who perform or plan to perform hoarding cleanup, biohazard cleanup, or large-scale contents processing.

This course is best suited for professionals who already have experience in cleaning or restoration work. While no formal prerequisites are required, students should be comfortable working in challenging environments and following safety protocols.

To build on hoarding remediation training, Restoration Certified recommends the following courses:

IICRC Trauma and Crime Scene Technician (TCST) for advanced biohazard cleanup
IICRC Health and Safety Technician (HST) for OSHA compliance and worker safety
IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) for advanced deodorization techniques
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) training for exposure prevention and response
OSHA HAZWOPER training for hazardous waste operations and contaminated site cleanup

Taking this course allows professionals to verify specialized training through a Restoration Certified certificate, develop skills in one of the industry’s most underserved and high-demand service areas, protect worker health and reduce liability through OSHA- and IICRC-aligned practices, and confidently manage complex hoarding cleanup projects from initial contact through final inspection. It also helps companies expand service offerings for government agencies, insurance carriers, and private clients in a market with limited qualified providers.