"Clutter isn’t just the stuff on the floor. It’s anything that gets between you and the life you want to be living"
~Peter Walsh
Senior Independence Month is celebrated in February and focuses on keeping older adults safe and healthy in their homes and apartments. Research by Princeton University shows that our environment can positively or negatively impact our ability to complete tasks as well as our overall mental health. If the physical space around us feels scattered, it’s likely our mental space will feel the same.
In fact, studies demonstrate that by removing or controlling clutter, we can directly reduce the stress and potential physical harm that stems from the mess. Decluttering leads to health benefits, including:
Older adults are at higher risk for cluttered housing, especially if they struggle with chronic health conditions. Keeping them safe and happy at home allows for a better quality of life.
Remember, while clutter can be overwhelming, it can be removed and organized. Bio-One Columbus specializes in decluttering homes professionally, quickly and efficiently, with a level of detail that is difficult to achieve if you're trying to do it alone.
Life is stressful enough with daily tasks and workloads. Call us today if you or someone you know has a living space overwhelmed with clutter and who needs support staying at home safely.
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Bio-One of Columbus is a leader in crime scene cleanup and biohazard decontamination services in Columbus. Our technicians are highly skilled and have been trained on OSHA's safety standards.
Bio-One of Columbus continues to be the most passionate and caring company in the cleaning services industry.
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“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings."
~William Arthur Ward
At Bio-One Columbus, we have many things to be thankful for this November. We are always grateful for our customers who trust us to do the difficult and life-altering work in stressful times. We know you have a choice in biohazard remediation companies and appreciate your confidence in us!
This month, we'd especially like to celebrate and thank our community partner, LOSS Community Services here in Franklin County. We recently had the privilege to sponsor and attend the 12th Annual National LOSS Team Suicide Postvention Conference in Columbus, Ohio. This year's theme, "From a Mission to a Movement" perfectly captured the passion and commitment to the work done by LOSS Community Services teams nation-wide. We were humbled by those who shared their stories with us and deeply appreciate the opportunity to support such important work. LOSS Community Services has a mission to be an instillation of hope to those bereaved by suicide, empowering survivors so they can thrive.
Finally, our gratitude to Bill Muir from Bio-One Chicago for coming to support the networking table at the conference and for Krista Gregg, Marketing Director at Bio-One, Inc. for her willingness to speak on the topic of "Advocating for Survivors During Biohazard Remediation." We appreciate you!
LOSS Community Services envisions a community of loss survivors experiencing a restoration of hope and standing together for suicide awareness.
The services they provide include working with First Responders to immediately deploy a team of trained volunteers to provide resources, understanding and support to the newly bereaved. LOSS Community Services also provides support groups, remembrance events, companioning, suicide postvention and prevention education, and training to other communities interested in developing or enhancing their suicide prevention and postvention efforts. For more information, visit LOSS's website.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, know there is help. Please call or text 988 -- you’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Intentionally practicing gratitude and thanks on a daily basis may seem a little corny. However, research shows that practicing gratitude and being thankful can lead to a host of physical, mental and social benefits.
For example, thanking someone can increase our own personal happiness and lead to higher levels of life satisfaction. Practicing gratitude also increases optimism and empathy.
Being grateful to others can reduce inflammation, improve sleep and increase our energy levels. Gratitude also improves job satisfaction and leads to healthier relationships with others.
Happy Thanksgiving from our Bio-One Columbus family to yours. We hope you have a peaceful holiday!
Bio-One of Columbus is a leader in crime scene cleanup and biohazard decontamination services in Columbus. Our technicians are highly skilled and have been trained on OSHA's safety standards.
Bio-One of Columbus continues to be the most passionate and caring company in the cleaning services industry.
For more information, visit us at https://bioonecolumbus.com/
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"Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality."
~Martin Luther King, Jr.
It is clear that post COVID-19, there continues to be a separation and distance from friends and family that has been challenging to overcome as we "return to normal." We see an increase in isolation in many people, especially those with mental health and/or physical health difficulties, older adults, those with competing demands of work & multiple family stressors. The recent uptick in the new COVID variant may fuel a return to isolation and lack of connectivity.
All of us are human and have problems arise at times. Your tenants may experience personal situations that result in difficulty paying rent or in keeping their spaces clean. It is not uncommon for owners to discover severe hoarding issues, unattended deaths, and other biohazard concerns that are weeks, months or even years old. These have a negative impact on the value of your property and require complex biohazard cleanup in order to restore safety and functionality to the home.
Social connectedness is a strong determinant of proactive remediation of these problems as well as improved health of your tenants. Making routine and positive communication a core component of your management style will go a long way at supporting them and identifying problems before they get overwhelming. For example, integrating routine furnace filter changes, checking the batteries in smoke detectors, or inspecting household appliances can allow access to the home to promote safety and ensure that conditions in the home meet the standards set out in your rental agreement.
We understand that taking the time to engage with tenants may seem difficult but the short investment of time is a long-term strategy for success and trust. As a reliable and consistent landlord, your connection to resources and demonstration of humanity and kindness will help you maintain quality, long-term tenants.
Bio-One Columbus is here to support you when situations may prove overwhelming for tenants or the unexpected tragedy happens. We promise professionalism and non-judgmental services. Our unmarked vehicles and experienced technicians ensure discretion.
Biohazard situations come in infinite forms. We have the tools and experience necessary to handle all of them, including unattended death, hoarding cleanup, crime scene cleanup, sewage/feces cleanup and many others. For more information, please visit our website.
Please take the time to check in on your tenants today and call us for a free estimate should the need arise. Calls are answered 24/7 and we will ensure timely and professional follow-up.
Bio-One of Columbus is a leader in crime scene cleanup and biohazard decontamination services in Columbus. Our technicians are highly skilled and have been trained on OSHA's safety standards.
Bio-One of Columbus continues to be the most passionate and caring company in the cleaning services industry.
For more information, visit us at https://bioonecolumbus.com/
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“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
~Soren Kierkegaard
Seven years ago when Bio-One Columbus was started, we only had an inkling of the impact we would have on Central Ohio and how many people we would help. In the last 7 years, we have helped 1195 individuals, families, property owners, and businesses. Our day-to-day operations may have grown exponentially since those early years but our commitment to providing professional, discrete, and compassionate service remains the same.
Whether it is an unattended death, odor removal, crime scene cleanup, removal of gross filth or de-hoarding a home, we are there for you 24/7, 365 days a year, as we have been for the last 2,562 days we've been in business.
Click the picture below to view a slideshow of some of our work over the last 7 years (link opens in your web browser). For a full list of our services and how we can help, please visit our website at bioonecolumbus.com.
While Bio-One Columbus has many 5 star reviews, this is one of our favorites:
"Kind kind kind! Came to give quote immediately. Started work next business day. Understood and respected time deadline. Reassuring. Many staff came and did not waste any time. Team worked well together. I was desperate to clean my parents hoarding home and was ready for sale and immaculate in TWO days. More than recovered my investment." ~Ellen A, BBB Review
Bio-One of Columbus is a leader in crime scene cleanup and biohazard decontamination services in Columbus. Our technicians are highly skilled and have been trained on OSHA's safety standards.
Bio-One of Columbus continues to be the most passionate and caring company in the cleaning services industry.
For more information, visit us at https://bioonecolumbus.com/
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“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
~Abraham Lincoln
February is National Senior Independence Month. During this month, we celebrate those older adults who are successfully living in our communities and focus on how to preserve that independence long-term. Successful and healthy aging “in place” requires community engagement & assistance that we all can provide to our seniors.
Risks to losing independence in late life include limited mobility and social isolation. Older adults in the community may struggle to keep up with cleaning due to health issues or hide problems with hygiene due to shame or embarrassment, ultimately resulting in a decline of well-being and loss of independence.
Here are some simple tips to successfully age in place and keep a home safe:
Decluttering is a significant challenging in late life because of the sentimental attachment to objects, fatigue preventing the person from deep cleaning, fear of change, or undiagnosed mental or physical health issues. Hiring a professional to assist with this process can reduce the fear and anxiety as well as reduce the physical burden on the person.
If you know an older adult struggling to maintain their independence due to hoarding behaviors, pile-up of gross filth, or clutter that impairs mobility, call Bio-One Columbus today. We can remediate home spaces to be livable and support seniors to maintain independence for as long as possible.
Ohio has the 18th largest population of adults over 65 in the United States! Other informative statistics include:
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging supports healthy aging in the community. They plan, fund, & deliver services to keep older adults and those with disabilities safe and independent in their home. Services include assistance in finding home health care, transportation, meals, and homemaking. They also provide educational programs for caregivers and the public. For more information, visit their website at COAAA
In 2022 Bio-One Columbus helped a total of 223 families and businesses. It’s a number that reflects a staggering amount of need for services here in our community. When I talk about that level of need, I’m often asked, “What’s your most common job?” While the scope of our remediation work ranges from trauma scenes to hoarding remediation and beyond, the most common call I consistently receive is from an older adult (or a family member of an older adult).
The situations are invariably similar in their presentation. The resident has some degree of physical disability, often paired with depression, and the situation in the home has progressed beyond their ability to recover without outside help. The home may be full of trash that was too heavy for the resident to get to a proper receptacle. Pets may not have been taken outside for days or longer, and litter boxes may not have been changed in weeks, months or even years. The end result is an environment that is not safe for the resident. Shame makes it nearly impossible to ask for help once this cycle has begun.
This is where Bio-One makes a significant difference. Health, safety and dignity are at the core of what we strive to restore for our clients in these situations. My advice: Reach out for help early and often. There’s no shame in asking for help when you need it. There are resources in place to help.
Bio-One of Columbus is a leader in crime scene cleanup and biohazard decontamination services in Columbus. Our technicians are highly skilled and have been trained on OSHA's safety standards. Bio-One of Columbus continues to be the most passionate and caring company in the cleaning services industry. For more information, visit us at https://www.bioonecolumbus.com/
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“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start.”
~ Nido Qubein
Happy New Year! The first of the year has historically been a time when people review the past and resolve to do better in the future. Whether it’s to exercise more, lose weight or de-clutter a home, almost 80% of people fail at their New Year’s resolutions by February. The American Psychological Association notes that while a high number of resolutions fail, it does not mean setting a resolution is a negative thing. In fact, several factors can increase success.
Research shows that those who achieve their resolutions are more successful because (1) they set small and achievable goals and (2) they enlist outside support! If your resolution was to de-clutter living spaces or storage units, find and eliminate that odor you’ve dealt with for months, or to finally deep clean your home, Bio-One Columbus offers the support you need to be successful.
This before and after photo shows only a small bit of what Bio-One Columbus can do for you. Call us today at 614-743-1795 for a service consultation.
January’s Bio-One spotlight is on our decluttering and deep cleaning services. We will work with you to identify valuables, declutter and deep clean the space, and create a healthier and safer living environment. To learn more, visit our website at this link.
Bio-One of Columbus is a leader in crime scene cleanup and biohazard decontamination services in Columbus. Our technicians are highly skilled and have been trained on OSHA's safety standards. Bio-One of Columbus continues to be the most passionate and caring company in the cleaning services industry. For more information, visit us at https://www.bioonecolumbus.com/
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“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
~Winston S. Churchill
December is a month of honoring the gifts that we give to each other. Science shows that giving to others provides us with a boost of happiness, links to better physical and emotional health, promotes social connection, evokes gratitude and is contagious.
Bio-One Columbus is happy to be part of a community that gives so generously of their time, money and energy to support those in difficult times. Thanks to all our community partners, customers, and employees for all you give year-round.
Did You Know?
December is National Giving Month:
Bio-One Service Spotlight
December’s Bio-One spotlight is on our virus and bacteria disinfection services. Winter is a time of high virus transmission. We are here to properly disinfect and clean areas according to OSHA and CDC regulations. To learn more, visit our website at this link
Tim's Corner
From our Bio-One Columbus family to yours, we would like to wish you Happy Holidays this month. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or all of the above, we hope it is a month filled with peace, joy and love.
Bio-One of Columbus is a leader in crime scene cleanup and biohazard decontamination services in Columbus. Our technicians are highly skilled and have been trained on OSHA's safety standards. Bio-One of Columbus continues to be the most passionate and caring company in the cleaning services industry. For more information, visit us at https://www.bioonecolumbus.com/
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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
~John F. Kennedy
November is National Gratitude Month, a time to celebrate and give thanks. Showing gratitude is a healthy way to decrease stress, improve health and build strong relationships.
During this month, Bio-One Columbus is grateful to our current and past business partners for trusting us with your biohazard remediation needs.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, who are people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947. In 1954, Congress passed the bill that President Eisenhower signed proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.
Bio-One Columbus would like to honor our current employees who are also veterans:
Sgt Marc Joslyn - Army (Charlie Company; Ft. Meade, MD)
Kris Kielhorn - Navy
Holly Maxwell, Army
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Thank you for your service!
This month's spotlight is on James Pisanek, Bio-One Columbus's longest-serving employee. James started with Bio-One Columbus in December of 2019 and currently serves as a Senior Project Manager. For him, the most meaningful part of working at Bio-One is helping people in their time of need and making a difference in their lives.
James's piece of advice for others is to "Be your best at all times!" He stays true to his own advice with hard work and dedication to a job well done onsite.
In 2016 when I opened Bio-One Columbus, I had a lot of expectations that were realized in fairly short order. I expected to see a lot of families in crisis. I expected to see the pain and trauma that often follow senseless tragedy. I expected to offer help and a measure of comfort to people in ways that are only made possible because of the unique nature of the services we provide, and I expected to work harder than I’d ever worked in my life.
What I didn’t expect was just how much of a difference we would have the opportunity to make almost every day. Whether it was the hours of exhaustively detailed work often required to make a home safe or just a compassionate statement offered with genuine empathy, I consistently heard from our clients how the job we did and the manner in which we did it impacted them. I was and continue to be humbled when a family member in the middle of what is often the worst day of their life stops to thank us and share their thoughts and feelings. That’s what I didn’t expect, and that’s the thing for which I’m the most grateful.
I’m continually reminded that we all have opportunities to make a difference in whatever role we occupy. Even something as small as a kind word or gesture is often all it takes. The opportunities are everywhere. We just have to look for those moments and be grateful for each of them.
~Tim Lockard, Owner of Bio-One Columbus
#HelpFirst #Gratitude
Bio-One of Columbus is a leader in crime scene cleanup and biohazard decontamination services in Columbus. Our technicians are highly skilled and have been trained on OSHA's safety standards. Bio-One of Columbus continues to be the most passionate and caring company in the cleaning services industry. For more information, visit us at https://www.bioonecolumbus.com/
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“The best the world has to offer comes from
the best you have to give to others.”
~Matshona Dhliwayo
One of the most important aspects of Bio-One Columbus’s work is the meaningful impact we make in our customer’s lives. The reviews speak for themselves, but we would like to highlight a few:
National Make A Difference Day is October 22. Make a Difference Day was established in 1992 to offer community support and encourage volunteerism across the country. Since its inception, Make a Difference Day has inspired over 30 million volunteer hours.
Some ideas for this day:
Cornerstone of Hope is an organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope for the grieving. Cornerstone of Hope offers grieving individuals and families the chance to cope with their loss and emerge from their pain with a renewed sense of purpose. For more information, visit their website at https://cornerstoneofhope.org
Tim Lockard is the owner of Bio-One of Columbus. As a paramedic for almost 20 years, Tim understands the need for compassionate help for families who have experienced tragedy. His years of experience in emergency response have given him an intimate understanding of how to help families in crisis. Tim and his team bring this professionalism and expertise to every job. He has a true passion for helping others and serving those in his community.
#MakeaDifferenceDay #HelpFirst
We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the First Responder Relay in Las Vegas on October 16th. The First Responders Relay is a 9 person 48-mile running relay with stages ranging from 4.0 miles to 7.7 miles. The relay is competition comprised of first responder personnel from throughout the United States and the World, and is hosted by the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF).
There is still time to register, but don't delay! Registration closes September 18. Visit www.CPAF.org to join us in Las Vegas!
