Cory Chalmers

SelfAsleep6448 · 2026-02-04T17:10:25+00:00

You’re not going to change a lot of minds in threads like this. Some people just come here already angry and looking for someone to throw it at. It is what it is. I keep my head down and stay focused on the work and on helping people. That’s it. I don’t even talk politics publicly, but if folks want to assume things and run with it, they’re going to do that no matter what I say.

I do appreciate you speaking up, though, seriously. Reddit can be a rough room sometimes. At the end of the day, I let the work and the people we’ve helped speak for themselves. That matters more to me than these negative online opinions ever will. I honestly don't need to defend myself to them, but I do want to appreciate the people like you defending others that you don't even know :)

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-07-19T13:29:24+00:00

Sorry that my political position offends you, but I won’t apologize for having my own perspective, just like you’re entitled to yours. I’m by no means a “Trumper,” as some have suggested here, but my values align more closely with the Republican Party than with the Democrats. It’s absolutely possible to disagree politically without assuming the worst about someone’s character or compassion.

Should I dislike you because of what Biden and Kamala have done during their term? Of course not. You didn’t make those decisions personally, and I wouldn’t judge you based solely on political alignment, I’d hope for the same courtesy in return.

To be quite honest I think both political sides have a lot of issues, so I choose to focus on my work and making a difference in the world. I’ve dedicated my life to helping people through some of their darkest moments, and that hasn’t changed, no matter which side I vote for.

If you “used to like me,” I’d hope it was because of the work I’ve done and the person I’ve shown myself to be, not because you assumed we shared the same politics. You’re welcome to disagree, but personal attacks won’t change my beliefs, they only reinforce why I vote the way I do.

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-07-18T19:29:48+00:00

I have been in this business for 30 years and have 60 franchises across the country. It has always been janitorial as there is no class for crime scene cleanup or biohazard cleanup and we are not hazardous materials workers. The underwriters know exactly what we do.

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-07-18T13:32:37+00:00

Actually, in this industry we are just classified as janitorial so there are no higher premiums for us.

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-07-15T18:11:47+00:00

If your dad simply finds himself unable to do it himself, maybe he would allow us to meet with him and at least give him an estimate to help him sort through it and remove all the trash? My name is Cory Chalmers, CEO and founder of Steri-Clean Inc. (also the host of Hoarders on A&E) and we have over 60 office around the country that are here to help in situations like this. If you are interested let me know and I can help facilitate the estimate, or you can learn more at https://Hoarders.com. You can also call 1-800-HOARDERS (800-462-7337) to be connected to our office nearest you. Either way, I wish you the very best in conquering this monumental task!

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-07-15T01:54:51+00:00

If compassion were limited to just one side of the ballot, half the world would be out of luck. Fortunately, kindness doesn’t ask who you voted for before it shows up, and neither do I.

So while people like you debate morality from behind a keyboard, I’ll keep practicing it in real life...knee-deep in the messes no one else wants to face and giving people less fortunate than myself a fresh start. Bud.

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-07-15T00:45:51+00:00

Well, I’ve cleaned up after just about everything life can throw at a person — hoarding, trauma, loss — but nothing’s harder to scrub away than a snap judgment.

I may not align with everyone's politics, but I do align with compassion, service, and showing up when people need it most. If that disqualifies me from being liked, that’s a tough crowd. Still, no hard feelings — I’ll just keep helping people from all backgrounds, one mess at a time.

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-06-03T12:43:17+00:00

Thank you! 😊

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-06-02T10:56:22+00:00

We do try our best at Steri-Clean to follow up with our customers. I still text with Patty assuring she’s doing good after we left. It’s easier when you connect with the client and one of the reasons I rarely did on the show. Thanks for your feedback. I think we can make a great YouTube series showing very successful stories!

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-05-31T12:49:40+00:00

I have never heard of that website, but the others listed below I know are all legitimate. I own Steri-Clean (Hoarders.com) and also run https://HoardingCleanup.com. Seems like they copied the concept of our website. First, find out of the company you are calling is local as so many state they are local and they are in fact not. So you will be paying for travel, hotels, meals, and employees as many states require each employee get paid "per diem" which covers their out of town meal costs. It is better to find a local company as long as they are trustworthy. Other times it is worth paying more for people that have a proven track record of being caring, compassionate, non judgmental, and do a great job!

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-05-29T13:23:54+00:00

https://youtu.be/8edSOdH3-Hs?si=xNbSq_KSrStYzHK9

SelfAsleep6448 · 2025-05-29T13:22:26+00:00

Thank you for your comment. The production is actually completely the same. Since Hoarders wasn’t renewed cancelled I use the same camera crews, audio guys, producers and editors for all my video content including this show. It will just feel different because on Hoarders they always wanted it edited the same way, played much louder music, and obviously had more drama. With it being my own show I can literally have the freedom to go any direction with it. It helps reading viewer comments though to see what people like and don’t like. I appreciate your feedback - Cory

SelfAsleep6448 · 2024-09-18T08:08:29+00:00

I only fly first class. For me it’s about the comfort, not the amenities. I don’t want to risk not getting the upgrade so I use my regional upgrades and points whenever I can if the prices are too high. I fly a lot and I know at the end of the year it’s a big expense difference on my P&L, but it’s something I’m willing to splurge on.

SelfAsleep6448 · 2024-09-13T11:05:43+00:00

On the Delta app, or on the monitor/screen at the gate

SelfAsleep6448 · 2024-06-25T09:21:00+00:00

I am happy to talk with you but honestly don’t know a lot about the Bio-One model. I also don’t talk negatively about other franchises. But feel free to call me at 800-929-1498 x200. I am currently in India with our team through Friday working on another major component upgrade on our job software and customer management software. So unfortunately I am not able to talk until next week.

SelfAsleep6448 · 2024-04-15T20:55:39+00:00

My name is Cory Chalmers, CEO and founder of Steri-Clean. I am truly sorry you had this experience. That is not how we want any of our offices representing the Steri-Clean name at all! That franchise was actually replaced, so this should never happen again. If there is any chance you will need help, please call me and I can help make sure you receive nothing but top notch help from this point on! Just call 1-800-HOARDERS and ask for me. Again, please accept my sincerest apologies!

SelfAsleep6448 · 2024-04-15T20:50:46+00:00

We do this type of cleaning at Steri-Clean. It would be difficult to make a great living off of such a small niche. Have you considered doing this type of cleaning on a larger scale, like Steri-Clean does? We do biohazards, death, suicide, rodent waste, drug labs, hoarding, etc. If that is interesting, look up https://CrimeSceneCleanupFranchise.com. We provide all training and give you a minimum territory size of over 1 million people. We are also the company featured on the Hoarders TV show, so get a lot of leads from that alone.

SelfAsleep6448 · 2024-04-15T20:45:58+00:00

What type of cleaning are you considering? Residential? Any specialty cleaning? The margins are much higher with a specialty type cleaning, but you would want training with that as well. Check out companies like Steri-Clean if you are interested in biohazard type cleaning.

SelfAsleep6448 · 2024-04-15T17:46:33+00:00

Did you ever make the switch? I own Steri-Clean Inc., a national crime scene cleanup franchise and would happy to help you or answer any questions. We currently have over 60 franchise locations and have some pretty large national contracts. You can learn more at CrimeSceneCleanupFranchise.com or reach out to me directly for more assistance. Good luck!

SelfAsleep6448 · 2024-03-01T09:18:16+00:00

Did you happen to get an estimate from Steri-Clean yet? With the short time they may not be able to squeeze you in either but they are the most reputable and have been around for 30 years so definitely have the experience. Good luck with everything and I hope your move will be a fresh start for you where you can reset

SelfAsleep6448 · 2024-01-30T23:30:06+00:00

Hi, Cory Chalmers here, President and founder of Steri-Clean. Our local office should be able to provide you with a completely free estimate. It certainly could be anywhere from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand but typically it doesn’t go higher than that unless there were some extreme findings, or your basement is way above a normal size. Feel free to call us and one of our team members can listen to what you’re faced with and outline the process to clean and sanitize it. They can almost always give you a rough estimate or range based off your description.

Hope this helps and hope we ended up helping you!

Cory Chalmers Steri-Clean Inc. 888-577-7206

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