A hazmat cleaner has lifted the lid on what their work is really like – with daily tasks leaving people shocked.
Jacob spends his working days entering some of the most skin-crawling filth-ridden homes on the planet.
From creepy-crawly infestations to rooms filled with human urine, the 25-year-old has come across it all.
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The cleaner showcased his latest job online with his 380,000 followers, which took a total of two full days to complete.
The clip has racked up a jaw-dropping 852,000 views and 56,200 likes.
“I’ve seen a lot, so I try not to walk in with a ‘shock’ mindset but the severity was still intense,” Jacob, from California, told Need To Know.
“The smell, the volume of material and how many hazards were layered on top of each other made it one of the more challenging jobs I’ve done.
“It was the most bugs I’ve ever seen on a job site.
“A lot of what people don’t see is the time-consuming, repetitive work: bagging, containment, careful removal and cleaning the same surfaces multiple times.
“Filming captures moments but the real reality is hours of methodical work to make it safer.”
During the cleaning process, Jacob dealt with a number of issues – biohazards such as animal faeces were found inside the property.
There was also a huge number of roaches inside the room, whilst the air quality due to the uncleanliness also posed its own problems.
Hidden objects such as broken glass and sharp edges can also be very dangerous.
During the job, the cleaner was very cautious where he stepped due to the structural concerns of the building.
He started sharing his jobs online to shed light on the work being done to give people a fresh start.
Jacob said: “I always want to stress that this isn’t entertainment to me. This is someone’s life and someone’s home.
“The goal is safety, dignity, and a fresh start.
“Some people are horrified, some are fascinated, but the responses that matter most to me are the ones from people who say it helped them understand hoarding differently – that it’s not laziness, it’s often tied to mental health, trauma, or overwhelm.
“I also get messages from family members asking how to help someone they love without shaming them.
“That’s the impact I’m aiming for.”
Viewers were left shocked by the footage.
One person said: “Burn it.”
Another person said: “I want one of those white suits just to watch this reel.”
One other person added: “Having any skin exposed is crazy, I couldn’t.”
One person said: “The respect I have for cleaners who do these, free or not is massive.”
Another person added: “Throw away the whole house at this point.”
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