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Decluttering London: Hoarders Clean Services to the Rescue

Briefly introduce the issue of hoarding and its impact on individuals and their living spaces. Highlight the importance of professional hoarders clean services in providing compassionate and effective solutions. Section 1: Understanding Hoarding:

Define hoarding and discuss its psychological aspects. Explore common reasons why people hoard and the challenges they face in parting with possessions. Section 2: The Impact of Hoarding on Living Spaces:

Discuss the consequences of hoarding on living conditions, safety, and overall well-being. Highlight the need for professional intervention to address hoarding situations. Section 3: The Role of Hoarders Clean Services:

Introduce professional hoarders clean services in London. Discuss the specialized skills and training required for hoarding cleanup. Highlight the importance of a sensitive and non-judgmental approach in these services. Section 4: Benefits of Professional Hoarding Cleanup:

Outline the advantages of hiring professional services, such as efficiency, safety, and emotional support. Share success stories or testimonials from clients who have benefited from hoarders clean services. Section 5: How to Choose the Right Hoarders Clean Service in London:

Provide tips on selecting a reputable and experienced hoarders clean service. Discuss key factors such as certification, reviews, and the ability to handle different levels of hoarding. Section 6: Case Studies:

Share real-life examples of hoarding cleanup projects in London. Discuss the challenges faced and the positive outcomes achieved through professional intervention.

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[vamoosecleaningservice]

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[meabh-mcinness]

Peppermint

(Alternatively known as 'Pest Control')

Main Masterlist

Living in the human world had meant learning tips and tricks to keep pests at bay while still enjoying small luxuries. Such as using lavender to deter bed bugs the one time you bought and forgot to clean a comforter at a thrift store, or peppermint around windows and doors to keep spiders outside. You hadn't known, of course, that such tricks could apply to pests in the Netherworld too. You couldn't decide whether you were happy or not to discover they did in fact do so. 

TW! There is technically a torture scene in here? A character gets a bottle full of peppermint oil to their face, which is known to cause skin irritation and rashes on humans when used too much, and does slightly worse due to him rather special heritage and lack of exposure to it. Also light descriptions of gore, or at least I think it falls under the gore category? Maybe?

Also, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING HOLY AND UNHOLY, DO NOT TAKE THE PLANT AND OTHER FACTS AT FACE VALUE!!! I am not a trained botanist nor biologist (I haven't even started my college courses yet!) and everything in here is based on research I've found in books, oral stories, online research, and personal findings. ALWAYS check in with professionals before using or consuming something you don't know about. I use some of the things in here because it's what I grew up with, BUT it does not mean it's actually true or safe. Please take caution in the things you use!

Also, the MC in this is a tad bit of a hater of insects, which in no way reflects my views. So if you're like me and actually find the bug world terribly fascinating, you may not like some of this. Hopefully, you enjoy the rest, though! Also, there's some Shiida X reader, and Balam x reader if you squint, really hard. 

The taking down of one Atori had been both incredulous and laughably easy for you. 

In hindsight, you supposed it wouldn't have been as easy if you hadn't known a little bit of basic human world biology and been a bit of a hoarder. 

In the human world, spiders and other bugs are a bit of (read, incredibly) a hindrance. You understood they were needed for the ecosystem to thrive, and you did enjoy a fair few (snails in particular were very cute, for example), but for the most part, they were an annoyance in your daily life. When they weren't posing a danger, that is. 

To keep such annoyances at bay, you had taken to making 'herbal potions' that smelt good to you, but that most bugs hated. Even taking to wearing it as hairsprays, body oils, and lotions to keep them away from your person while working your various jobs or just going out and about. The added health benefits you gained from soft, clear skin and full, shiny hair were merely a nice bonus you wouldn't complain about.

 It had been incredibly easy to squirrel away unwanted seedlings from farming gigs or dumped herbs that had fallen on the floor from your serving jobs. The thrown-away herbs were the hardest to save, but you always felt so proud to see the cuttings growing tiny roots after a few weeks in water-filled cups. Such plants were then cleaned and went through various lengthy processes depending on what you wanted at the time. 

Lavender oil to spray on and around your bed, because you failed to clean one comforter from a thrift store, basil lotion to repel mosquitoes, and large amounts of various types of mint along with others. The mints were mostly used to spray around the doors, windows, and the general perimeter of your tiny home, to keep bugs from invading in the first place. You even used the extra for your hair specifically, both to promote growth and just because it smelt nice. 

You had even just finished a fresh batch, of newly sealed vials and bottles in your old, patched bag to transfer when Sullivan had invaded your home and essentially kidnapped you. Granted, you had willingly gone once he motioned to a bound Iruma, but still. You had been non-too-pleased when you discovered Iruma's parents had sold both of your souls to the demon, vowing revenge if it was the last thing you did. 

Regardless, because you had this batch and no bugs to use them on (Opera did an excellent job of keeping the mansion pest free, and that was assuming the Netherworld even had those kinds of bugs, to begin with), they had been delegated to strictly hair product use until you ran out. 

It had been rather surprising, and humorous, for you to find out that this world had a similar-smelling plant. That apparently only high-rankers and rich folk used, due to how difficult it was to grow and harvest, along with how volatile it was, and its rather fond taste for flesh. 

A misunderstanding had eventually arisen that you were as, or at least close to, as powerful as Sullivan was and simply hiding your rank when Suzie-sensei had asked how you acquired the oils. Your confusion, briefly forgetting that you were not in the human world any more, led to you confessing that you simply used to grow them from cuttings before crushing them into oils and pastes yourself, and how you were quite sad that you no longer had access to them due to moving in with Sullivan. The awed and calculating looks everyone had given you had lasted for days until the Battler party, and Iruma took centre stage again with his "fireworks". 

Although you could still hear the occasional whispers about how powerful you must be to have Sullivan as a father, and, the quickly rising through the ranks, Iruma as a son. You quite often wanted to bang your head on a wall when you heard those because of that one slip of a mistake. Especially when, for your birthday, after bemoaning the fact you were running low, the Babyls teachers had banded together to get you a couple of cuttings from the actual Netherworld peppermint plant counterpart, the Geagpian. 

You had quickly understood why others feared it so much. Smelling almost disgustingly minty up close, it rather reminded you of a stinking corpse lily in looks. If a stinking corpse lily was far smaller, had sharp teeth surrounding the inside of its petals and sentient vines covered in sharp hollow thorns filled with paralysing venom and grew multiple flowers along a tall cactus-like stem. The three, foot-long cuttings they had given you had apparently almost eaten Robin and a couple of curious students in the few days they were hiding it from you. When one of the Geagpian tried to do so again, your rather firm smack on its creeping vines only cemented their ideals of you being powerful when it quickly drew back again. Despite your apprehensive feelings about having such a dangerous gift, you had almost cried that they had tried to be so thoughtful. 

The Geagpians were then lovingly planted in a corner of the mansion's outer garden, far away from the other plants, where you happily took care of them. The nauseating in-your-face mint smell, a small comfort of your old home. Not that you wanted to go back. 

Now, though, a year into your stay here in the Netherworld, hunched over Sabro and the first years, checking them for serious injuries, as Shichirou fought Atori, you were rather glad that you had a few of your original hair oils left. And even happier that you had a full bottle in your pocket thanks to Shiida.

(You glanced up when a sudden shadow crossed over the table you were sitting at in the teacher's break room. One of the newest teachers, Shiida, you thought her name was, staring at you before flumping down in the seat next to you. You blinked in surprise before internally shrugging and going back to the book you were reading. 

It was as obvious as the two moons in the night sky that the girl was bad at social interactions, and as a fellow 'no social skills' person, you could understand how hard it could be to make friends with your new co-workers. If this was her attempt to break out of her mould and make new relationships, you were most certainly not going to stop her. 

You sat together in relative silence, the occasional flipping of a page in your book, the sound of fabric as she shifted, or another teacher wandering in briefly to say hello, being the only sounds to interrupt your peace. Over the course of your break, however, her shifting increased. Hands wringing together, bottom lip pulled between her teeth as she seemed to contemplate something. Taking pity on the poor girl, you slid a silk ribbon bookmark, a gift courtesy of Kalego who had been annoyed at the constant crinkling of the random papers you had shoved in between the pages, and closed your book. 

"Is something bothering you, Shiida-sensei?" She startled, turning towards you with wide eyes and the slightest parting of lips. You gave her what you hoped was a comforting smile, "While I'm not certain I can help, I will certainly try."

"Your scent..." she said suddenly. You paused in surprise, not actually expecting an answer beyond 'I'm fine'. 

Then your thoughts took over. Your scent? Had you forgotten your perfume today? You had been in a rush having woken up late, but no, you were certain Shichirou would have said something if you had when you joined him for a jointly taught class this morning. Or even one of the students, they weren't exactly known for keeping their mouths shut after all. (The one time you switched up scents just to try something new, everyone demanded to know if you were courting someone. That had taken forever to clear up, and you hadn't worn anything else sense.) Demons, it turned out, were especially blunt creatures by nature. Rarely talking with constant double-wording that humans so favoured unless they were especially manipulative, or a member of the succubus battler. 

"It....smells good... What is...the scent?" A faint blush was appearing on her face, and she appeared to be about five seconds away from bolting. A giggle left you before you could stop it. She was actually very adorable, wasn't she?

"Oh, is that all? It's a Geagpian mixture. I grow and make it myself." 

"I see... Atori-san hates it... I like it." She nodded to herself, "Where...can I find?" You blinked in surprise. Atori hated the scent of your hair oils? That explains why he always avoided you, even taking positions as far from you as possible when you had to share space in meetings. Your first meeting made exceptional sense now. 

When you had first met, Atori had attempted to greet you from behind, only to get a face full of your hair when you turned around. You had assumed the rather violent reaction of his body jerking and entire face seizing up had been because of the surprise at a rather hearty amount of hair suddenly in his face. 

You had long since wondered if you had offended him somehow with the hair slap, but everyone had drawn blanks because Momonoki had done the same thing only a few hours later, and much harder considering the absolute length of hair and speed she had done it with, and he was still perfectly fine with her. Though, you considered it a blessing in disguise the longer you watched him. There was just something about him that creeped you out, especially after Shichirou confessed that he was certain they were hiding something. 

"I can give you some of mine to try if you would like. I have a couple of extras since it lasts for three-four years in a bottle, and I've just pruned mine to be able to make more." And hadn't that been a pain to try and figure out? You couldn't ask any of the teachers at Babyls what parts to make into the oils since they were under the impression you already knew, and most breeders were rather tight-lipped in their secrets in fear that you were a competitor. 

Well until Opera decided to get involved, and then you had not only which parts were safe to use but also formulas for the best things to mix with them and brand-new equipment to get started. 

"Although I'm surprised you would want to smell like me if your friend hates it." 

"Friend...?" Ah, right, you had forgotten that was a human word. 

"Friends are people who enjoy spending time together and help one another, but in a non-romantic or familial sense. Like how Iruma, Alice, and Clara do or Shichirou and Kalego. It's like allies but stronger, if that makes sense. If you want, we can be friends?"  You held out your hand towards her and were rather reminded of the scene from the first Harry Potter film. 

The longer she stared wide-eyed at your hand, the more you started to worry you would end up like Draco. Spurned before even being given a chance. Until slowly but surely her hand rose up and took yours. Eyes alight in wonder as she looks fixedly at your joined hands. 

"Not friends...with Atori...forced...companionship....coworkers on various jobs...no one else....to really talk to..." 

"Well, now you can talk to me!" You declared brightly, a large smile gracing your face. "Whenever you want to spend time together or need some help, just come to me and I'll be there." 

"Can we...pet chicks...?" 

"Of course! I'll even ask Shichirou if he knows of any petting zoos around here, and we can visit to pet lots of animals if so. And to cement this newfound friendship, how about I bring a bottle of my hair oil tomorrow to give you after the exam? As a way to celebrate our obvious winnings as well." 

"I would...like that." 

"Then it's a deal!")

Looking up from your position, fingering the bottle in your pocket, your mind racing with what to do. You had three terrified students, two of which were injured, and at least one deranged intruder. Potentially two if he and Shiida were working together. And wasn't that a sad thought? Your possible new friend could actually be an enemy in disguise. 

Though as you watched Shichirou smack down Atori with a giant fist made of vines, you could at least be assured you wouldn't have to attempt to fight. Shichrou had it well in hand, and eveidently he thought so as well as he turned back and gave you a nod, hellphone already in hand to contact the others. 

You started to turn back to the students to get them ready to be transferred when you noticed movement out of the corner of your eye. Whirling back around you saw it again. Thin shimmering strands of something were protruding out of where Atori's body lay before. You dared a glance at Shichirou who hadn't yet noticed, back still turned to the danger. 

You cried out his name in panic, right before a multitude of the strands poured out and wrapped around the fallen demon. Shichirou whirled around and you both watched, stunned, as the strands seemed to undulate, as if something was moving underneath. Were...were they healing him? No, your eyes darted about the shapes, counting each one and cataloguing how they move. 

It wasn't healing Atori, it was changing him. 

You risked another glance at Shichirou who was still standing there surprised. He wasn't doing anything, why wasn't he doing anything? Strike, burn, crush, something before-!

The threads tore apart, and your gaze was forced back to the suddenly mutated body before you. Atori stood slowly, shakily rising, his body with that came equipped with two extra sets of limbs. He hadn't just changed slightly, he had metamorphised. Like....like a bug, you suddenly realized. A giant spider that had been humanized. 

Your hands flexed around the bottle in your pocket again. Should you? Could you? There was no guarantee it would do anything, and even if it did, you only had one shot. One shot to make this work when you were lucky to throw something straight on your best days. But would it even work, or would you just be in the way? 

Shiida's words rang in your mind, "Atori-san hates it". If that were true and really what reason would she have to lie about that of all things? If he really did hate it and that was before the change, then maybe...just maybe. 

You forced yourself out of your thoughts right as Atori started to bring his hand up. Your hand clench around the bottle harder, bringing it out of your pocket as your body moved to exit the egg shaped shield Shichirou had thrown up in the beginning. All thoughts focused on your task, it never registered that you shouldn't have been able to leave it all, and yet your body flowed through like it wasn't even there. 

You had seconds, Atori's hand already at his mouth, lips forming an o-shape as if blowing. You saw it in slow motion as more threads, webs, spurred out and flew at Shichirou’s face. Sliding past him, you ducked underneath, far from the splash zone, and continued on your way. You could already see Atori starting to turn to get away. You were so close, just a little more, and there! Hand whipping out, you felt the bottle leave you, flying in an arch right towards its target. 

Smack!

The bottle struck the side of Atori's head, glass shards flying as the liquid poured out directly onto his skin. His loud screech of pain echoed across the courtyard, pausing in his retreat to use his multiple hands to scratch at his face. You watched horrified, scrambling backwards again to get towards safety, as Atori fell to his knees, screams never fading. You felt large hands grab at your arms and almost panicked until you saw the tale-tell sign of green gloves. Shichirou. 

You let yourself be pulled against his chest as he jumped further away from the still screeching demon, more vines being produced to wrap around Atori's body once more. This time staying there to hold him in place. With Atori's arms held in place and no longer covering his face, you finally saw what damage you had done. The entire right side of his face was bright red and bulging, some areas far darker than others, an obvious sign of where the oils had hit first and stayed the longest. His left eye, that was still open, rolled about its socket manically as if he couldn't focus it at all. 

Once a considerable distance away, Shichirou put you down, but still hovered about directly behind you. You stood frozen, still staring at the carnage you had wrought on the spider demon. Completely ignoring the gargoyle behind you as he tried to check you over, a rant about dangers spilling from his lips, your eyes stayed locked on Atori. Adrenaline making it, so you couldn’t take your eyes away from the possible danger. It wasn’t until Shichirou forced your head to look at him that you finally took your gaze away. 

“Are you alright?” He asked softly. Were you? No, you were not alright. Your senses, still so high-strung, still screamed of danger. That turning your back was perilousness. All of your inner instincts clamouring and fighting to rip out of you and take care of the threat. Or at least run away. 

To run...run? Run! Your entire body jerked forward instinctively, Shichirou's arms wrapping around you, his wings bursting forth in a flurry of feathers ready to block whatever was coming to your back as he lept away again.  Your hands clutched his shirt tightly, eyes scrunching shut in fear at being so exposed and not being able to see the danger, much less attack back. Pulse racing, you waited for the attack to hit. 

Only, it never did. 

There was a loud cracking noise, that rather reminded you of bones snapping, and a pained yowl by the time Shichirou touched down again. Most of his body stayed tense, but the arms holding you loosened just enough that you could look to see what happened. Turning around, the first thing you noticed was Shiida, with a rather more exposed outfit than you remembered seeing her in this morning, lowering her leg back toward the ground. Stepping on top of a knocked-down Atori, a spray of web trailed from his mouth to fall only a few inches short of where you had been. She easily dug her heel into his back, exactly where you assumed his wing roots were... 

"You will....not hurt....my friend," Shiida growled, digging her foot further into his back. His body spasmed out of instinct, but it was obvious to tell from the way his body had fallen, she had fully snapped his spine. 

"Shiidaaaaa..." Atori growled out, "How… could you?!" 

"Friends help...one another...when needed... You...threatened friend... I end...the threat," Shiida explained before locking eyes with you, "I help...my friend." 

My allegiance lies with you. 

Your eyes teared up from all the emotions stirring in you like a cyclone, the most prominent being relief and something akin to affection blooming across your chest. You understood her message and nodded at her with a watery smile. 

A wall of fire surrounded the four of you, followed by what appeared to be a wall of flower guns crawling up the side of the building, Ifirit-sensei and Suzy-sensei. You heard the door to the side of you slam open and the pounding of footsteps as more and more teachers filed in as backup. 

Your body almost collapsed from the amount of relief that flowed through you, and if Shichirou’s arms weren’t still holding you close, you probably would have. You and the others were safe, there was simply no way Atori could take on the entire staff of Babyls if he had issues with two, technically three, of you. When the heavy pressure of Sullivan’s aura arrived long before you saw his tall, lean form, it merely confirmed what you already knew. 

Atori would not be getting away this day. 

"Hey, Shichirou?" He hummed in response, Shiida walking closer to you guys after finally getting off of Atori’s battered body, and Sullivan got to work questioning him. "Do you know of any petting zoos around here? Specifically, one with chicks?" 

The crazed look he gave you was more than worth the slightly hysterical laugh that left your throat as he went about checking your head for injuries.

Cross posted on Wattpad and AO3!

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The Bad Batch and their jobs (Modern AU)

In my headcanon they all started out as soldiers. After getting out and accidentally acquisiting Omega, they desperately need money and take any jobs they can get. Eventually, everyone finds something they actually like.

Hunter:

Retail sales associate aka Walmart slave and getting yelled at by Karens all day. He's also doing freelance cleaning jobs, the grosser the better the payment. Think hoarder apartments with fifty cats or scat orgy hotel room cleanup.

He works hard on getting his record cleaned up and eventually secures a job at the fire station. He becomes a firefighter and will eventually be a lieutenant and later captain.

Tech:

Fast food worker which means lots of being yelled at by hangry people who are unhappy with the way their BigMac was stacked. He takes any extra shift he can get.

After several failed rounds of applications, he hacks into a big company's system and puts his name on top of the candidate list. He ends up supervisor for some bank insurance IT stuff with lots of numbers.

Wrecker: Miner. It's hard work and long hours in the dark. He actually earns the most of all of them but that's because it's fucking dangerous and depressing.

The leading instructor for the demolition expert trainees blows up. Wrecker, having had professional training in the military and lots of experience at not getting blown up (again), is their best take so he becomes their new instructor for the new hires.

Crosshair: Nobody is really willing to hire him so he's an unlicensed taxi driver most nights. (He hates everything about it.) He also signed up as a freelance roadkill collector job in Hunter's name and takes the calls when he doesn't have passengers.

He meets railroaders when cleaning up railkill one night. When smoking he mentions how much he hates being a taxi driver and the railroaders recruit him for their company. He becomes a traindriver and finally doesn't have to interact with his passengers.

Echo: They call it online sales associate marketer and customer service advisor. He calls it tele-scam-marketer. Many people yelling at him but at least he can work from home.

At a parent-teacher conference of Omega's school he helps another parent with a technology problem. He's like: "I tried to get rid of that problem for hours and you did it within five minutes. You gotta be a master software engineer." and Echo's like "I get payed to get yelled at as a telemarketer". Turns out the guy is an HR associate at an IT company and gets Echo a proper job.

[letsdeclutter]

Master List of Decluttering Resources

Backup of the list from r/declutter recommendations, due to planned mid-June 2023 Reddit Blackout in protest of plans to charge exorbitant fees for API access.

Some well-established decluttering gurus have omnimedia empires covering YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, multiple books, TV shows, a web site, and more. For these titans of tidying, the list shows whichever one to three resources are most recommended. These resources intentionally showcase a variety of perspectives, so if you dislike one, scan the list for something different.

YouTubers and Podcasts

A to Zen Life. A recovering “emotional hoarder” shares her extreme decluttering journey, including tips and new habits. https://www.youtube.com/@AtoZenLife

The Art of Decluttering. Includes an entire series on decluttering with ADHD, plus interviews with ordinary people who are decluttering. (Australian) https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/podcast/

But First, Coffee. Katie in Conneticut intersperses decluttering, organizing, and home maintenance hacks with her experiences with motherhood. https://www.youtube.com/@ButFirstCoffee

Clean My Space. Over 500 videos on cleaning and organizing, dividing the topic into small bites. https://www.youtube.com/@cleanmyspace

Clean with Me. The podcast that talks you through cleaning your house. https://cleanwithmepodcast.com/

Clutterbug. Focus is on organizing and organizational style. She also talks with popular decluttering experts. https://clutterbug.me/podcast

Curious Freedom. Professional organizers explore decluttering issues you may be curious about, from tips to broad minimalism, to smart shopping. (Australian) https://curiousfreedom.com.au/podcast/

The Declutter Hub. Professional organizers Ingrid and Lesley offer a mix of quick-and-easy tips, professional organizing secrets, and approaches to de-hoarding. https://declutterhub.com/the-podcast/

A Hoarder’s Heart. A recovering hoarder shares her journey to a better life, with lots of material on decluttering with ADHD and struggling with the craft stash. https://www.youtube.com/@ahoardersheart

Messy Minimalist. Mom-blogger-style journey from hoarder to minimalist, with challenges and adventures in every room and on topics like decision fatigue. Appears to have taken a break after 2022. https://www.youtube.com/@MessyMinimalist/

The Minimal Mom. How-tos for decluttering, deciding how many items are enough, and even thrifting with a minimalist mindset. https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom

The Minimalists. Netflix stars Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus discuss ways to live more meaningfully with less stuff. Their topics range widely into lifestyle issues such as diet, travel, personal finance, and chronic illness; this rec is not an endorsement of everything they have to say on those issues. https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/

My Great Challenge. “Declutter with me” videos and cleaning routines. https://www.youtube.com/@mygreatchallenge

Organize 365. Covers an extensive binder-based organization system, intended to organize people who need a lot of paperwork or have a complicated family. https://organize365.com/podcast/

Simply This Life. Candice exudes enthusiasm along with cleaning and decluttering hacks. https://www.youtube.com/@FancyThatwithCandice

A Slob Comes Clean. Dana K. White talks about her experiences with and insights into decluttering. Her emphasis is on managing your home and fitting what you value into your space. https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/podcasts/

Small Changes. Sarah walks you through minimalist cleaning routines and debunks myths about decluttering. https://www.youtube.com/@SmallChanges

Spark Joy. KonMari consultants Karin Sochi and Kristyn Ivey host speakers on issues related to bringing greater joy into your life, from meditation to shopping habits to productivity and mindfulness. Seems to end with 2020. https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episodes

Struggle Care. Therapist KC Davis focuses here on self-care and issues that can be barriers to decluttering, such as ADHD, depression, perfectionism, and having limited spoons. https://www.strugglecare.com/podcast-rss

Instagram

clutterbug_me. Clutterbug content emphasizing organizing and cleaning inspo. https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/?hl=en

find_yourgold. Professional organizer with minimalist home shares her process and inspiration. https://www.instagram.com/find_yourgold/

the_organized_mum. Tips on not letting your house get away from you, but also not letting it bully you. https://www.instagram.com/the_organised_mum/

simplyspaced. Style inspo and organizing tips in a very orderly, soothing home, plus before-and-afters. https://www.instagram.com/simplyspaced/

aslobcomesclean. Dana K. White shows you decluttering tips and talks about why organizing is not decluttering. https://www.instagram.com/aslobcomesclean/

strugglecare. Short items from her mission to help people remove barriers to treating themselves right (including clutter). https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/

@taramstewart. Organizing and donating tips. https://www.instagram.com/taramstewart/

Books

Links are to Goodreads so you can evaluate reviews for yourself.

The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less (Christine Platt). Radical revisioning of minimalism, incorporating social justice issues and the experience of marginalized peoples. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711709-the-afrominimalist-s-guide-to-living-with-less

Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness! (Donna Smallin). Cute little book of short tips for decluttering. Fun if you want a daily inspiration to tackle a new task.

Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui (Karen Kingston). Uses westernized feng shui principles as a guide to decluttering and organizing. Reviews suggest this one is polarizing. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27071482-clear-your-clutter-with-feng-shui

Clutter Busting: Letting Go of What’s Holding You Back (Brooks Palmer). Motivational approach looking at reasons for clutter, such as fear of change or trying to live a fantasy self. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6262598-clutter-busting

The Clutter Cure (Juli Culbertson). Focuses on assessing emotional attachments, with lots of exercises to help think through what objects are serving your current needs. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/879650.The_Clutter_Cure

Clutter’s Last Stand (Don Aslett). Fast-paced and humorous approach to reducing clutter. Aslett is one of the earliest organizing and cleaning gurus, and any of his decluttering or cleaning books are worth a read. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11610.Clutter_s_Last_Stand

Cozy Minimalist Home (Myquillyn Smith). Primarily a decorating guide, focused on achieving a cozy minimalist home that honors your specific priorities (e.g., not stark white with one chair and an artfully placed rock). https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38915707-cozy-minimalist-home

Decluttering at the Speed of Life (Dana K. White). A decluttering approach that isn’t “all or nothing” but is geared to gradual progress. (The rest of White’s books are also worth a read.) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35540769-decluttering-at-the-speed-of-life

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning (Margareta Magnusson). A gentle nudge toward decluttering so your heirs aren’t overwhelmed and housekeeping in old age is less demanding. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35297297-the-gentle-art-of-swedish-death-cleaning

Goodbye Things (Fumio Sasaki). One man’s journey toward minimalism and personal growth. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30231806-goodbye-things

It’s All Too Much (Peter Walsh). Organizer from TLC’s Clean Sweep explores frustrations related to clutter and organizing, and how to resolve them. He also has a Facebook with decluttering challenges. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34266.It_s_All_Too_Much

The Joy of Less (Francine Jay). Thoughts on simple living and achieving a minimalist lifestyle. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8576972-the-joy-of-less-a-minimalist-living-guide

The Hoarder in You (Robin Zasio). Focuses on the psychological aspects of over-attachment to stuff, including tips on dealing with hoarding relatives. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11452567-the-hoarder-in-you

How to Keep House While Drowning (KC Davis). Subtitled “a gentle approach to cleaning and organizing,” this book emphasizes overcoming shame and perfectionism, handling mental health issues, and creating a home that is a safe and kind place. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60139504-how-to-keep-house-while-drowning

Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff (Matt Paxton). Extreme cleaner Paxton shares his process for decluttering sentimental items when it’s time to downsize or when dealing with a deceased person’s estate. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58933265-keep-the-memories-lose-the-stuff

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (Marie Kondo). The now-famous Kon-Mari approach emphasizes deciding what “sparks joy” in your life. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22318578-the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up

The Minimalist Home (Joshua Becker). Room-by-room approach to reducing clutter and achieving a more peaceful lifestyle. Reviews note a conservative evangelical slant to his material. Has many decluttering-related best sellers, including Clutter Free With Kids, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39810030-the-minimalist-home

Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter (Erin Rooney Doland). Checklists of tasks sorted by room and by “30 seconds,” “1 minute,” etc. Many are geared more to developing maintenance routines than to actual clutter removal. Her Unclutter Your Life in One Week also gets recommended. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25817627-never-too-busy-to-cure-clutter

Organizing from the Inside Out (Julia Morgenstern). Addresses emotional barriers to organizing, on the way to providing tips and solutions. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220713.Organizing_from_the_Inside_Out

Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD (Suzanne C. Pinsky). Tips are intended to be aimed at people with ADHD. Judging from reviews, this book gets both very strong positive responses and very strong negative responses. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19033611-organizing-solutions-for-people-with-adhd

Outer Order, Inner Calm (Gretchen Rubin). Quick read pulling together the Happiness Project author’s thoughts and tips on bringing more joy into the home through orderliness. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39901314-outer-order-inner-calm

Simple Ways to Be More with Less (Courtney Carver). Brief ebook where thinkers on minimalism share ideas and inspiration. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16028018-simple-ways-to-be-more-with-less

Tidy the F*ck Up (Messie Condo). Yes, it’s a parody of KonMari, but it includes actual useful decluttering tips. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45869149-tidy-the-f-ck-up

Unf*ck Your Habitat (Rachel Hoffman). Book developed from the blog, with checklists for routine and emergency cleaning, and an approach geared to students, people with roommates, and people with disabilities. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39901314-outer-order-inner-calm

The Year of Less (Cait Flanders). Documents a year of low-buy (food, gas, and similar only), lowered consumption, and decluttering, including reactions to crisis. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35488858-the-year-of-less

You Have Too Much Shit (Chris Thomas). Humorous 20-page ebook that’s a kick in the face about consumerism and clutter. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24322942-you-have-too-much-shit

Zen Habits (Leo Babauta). Book from the Zen Habits blog, discussing decluttering in the context of living a simpler life. One reviewer calls it “a basic get-your-shit-together book.” Babauta has additional related books. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6056602-zen-habits---handbook-for-life

Web or Blog

30-Day Minimalism Cure. The Minimalists explain the rules and framework for the popular “declutter 1 item the first day, 2 items the second day” challenge. https://www.theminimalists.com/game/

Apartment Therapy Home Cure. Annual (or multiple times a year–it has varied over time) process for decluttering, cleaning, and decorating. Based (increasingly loosely) on founder Maxwell Ryan’s book, Apartment Therapy: The 8-Step Home Cure. Most of the community discussion has moved onto Facebook. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/features/the-cure-program

Avalanche Declutter Challenge. The one where you declutter 30 items on the first day, 29 on the second, 28 on the third... down to one item on the 30th day of the month. https://wannabeclutterfree.com/avalanche-declutter-challenge

FLylady (Marla Cilley). Daily 15-minute missions, habit-building, slow-cooker recipes, and task lists for the run-up to Christmas. One of the early dominant figures in declutter blogging, kind of what would happen if Pioneer Woman confronted a messy house. She also published a couple books. http://www.flylady.net/

Printable Short-Term Goal List (PopSugar). Printable page for dividing larger goals into smaller goals. Especially useful when you feel so overwhelmed that you need to break things into tiny areas or steps. https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/photo-gallery/44467993/image/44468176/Printable-Short-Term-Goal-Worksheet/amp

Project 333. Popular fashion challenge to dress with 30 or fewer items for 3 months. Part of a larger minimalism blog. https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/

TV-like

Links are to information on the series, as who's streaming what changes over time.

Hoarders. Long-running US series where a psychologist, a professional organizer, and a junk-hauling crew tackle serious hoards. Not for the squeamish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoarders_(TV_series) Has a subreddit at r/HoardersTV

Nick Knowles’ Big Clear Out. Most recent series from UK decluttering star: his team takes a family’s belongings to a warehouse to sort, then puts things back room-by-room. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15267660/

Sort Your Life Out. UK series with Stacey Solomon, in which a disorganized household declutters and reorganizes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00116n4

Tidying Up With Marie Kondo. Reality TV series where Marie Kondo visits U.S. households and guides residents in using her KonMari method. There is a follow-up series, Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo. Originally on Netflix. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidying_Up_with_Marie_Kondo

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As someone with OCD hey, welcome to the club! I feel it takes forever for OCD to get properly diagnosed because the culture depcitions are so far off from what so many people experience re: OCD. Like yes, there are people who experience counting, obsessive cleaning, but mine literally feels like im on a train that I cant get off of--everything is my fault and one bad thing must lead to the very worst outcome, right? (also known as Pure O). I'm also, instead of obsessive cleaning, tend to be a hoarder. Things make me feel better and I struggle to get rid of things because...WHAT IF I NEED THEM??

Therapy has helped a lot, but I've also been able to get on some great meds that have helped me as well. I really hope you find a path towards a better mental state; diagnosis is always the first step and often the hardest. You've got this!

It’s truly wild that medical professionals also seem to believe what’s shown on TV because man-o-man same hat with the not obsessive cleaning but I have like twenty thousand envelopes. 🥲

The saddest part for me right now is that I was diagnosed when I was a kid by one dr who also said ‘lol but wait, there’s more! They also have ADHD and some mysterious learning disabilities. Good luck.’ and then like… no one ever did a single thing about it no matter how hard my mom tried to get help for me and it eventually it all just got lost in my medical history. So I just kind stomped down any noticeable ‘quarks’ (For a while I was drawing ten million little circles and it Deeply Concerned people) from all of the above and internalized it hard core to the point of assuming everyone thought and felt the same way I did for so many years and I now I want to explode.

Anyway. I’m extremely happy to hear you’ve had some success with therapy and meds! It’s always nice to hear when the combo works for folks. :)

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New Looming Gaia Story: Resistance is Futile

Title: Resistance is Futile

Summary: Mysterious monsters have been wreaking havoc in the Northern Sea. Even professional monster hunters are struggling to get this menace under control, so they call upon the Freelance Good Guys to get the job done. The crew soon realizes that this problem goes much deeper than they ever imagined…

Length: 49k words

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It's currently October of 2023. This story was first drafted in March of 2020, just to give you an idea how far behind I am...But now it's finally finished, and I'm extra excited because:

1 ) This is the second-longest story in the Looming Gaia series so far. At 49k words, it's surpassed just slightly by "Dirty Animal", which is 50k words. Usually they only run half this long, but this story is double-stuffed with content!

2 ) The previous entry in the main series was posted in December 2021, making this the longest gap between entries since the series began. Typically a new story gets posted every month or two, but this one took over a year to finish due to big changes in my life. I worked on this in small increments between moving, cleaning and fixing up a stage 4 hoarder property, and taking care of my elderly mom, and I thought I'd never see the end of it but here we are.

3 ) WE GET A NEW FREELANCE GOOD GUY! Okay, this one isn't much of a surprise. If you've read the last few stories, you probably saw this coming from miles away. But still!

A lot of other exciting things happen in this story. Unfortunately I can't say any more without spoiling them, so read on to find out for yourself!

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my parents are buying me a house sometime this year ( crazy ) so my roommates have been de-hoarding my parents house as payment since my parents wont accept a payment plan bc they know we're gonna barely scrape by paying for bills. mom & dad & i are all disabled & just can't clean, plus any professional hoarding cleaning crews need the hoarder's participation & consent & my mom has dementia & is bedridden & just can't do that. den & kitchen are finally clean & it just finally doesn't smell like dog piss & mold it kind of made me emotional ?? bc jfc it's been dirty for so long & i'm sad my parents have been living like that. like family helped before (when i was like 10, so it's been 17 years) but they gave up after a while bc my mom just continues to hoard after they leave. i've just been throwing out everything we don't need -- we've filled the curb twice now. it's a crazy difference. the plan is to become their like weekly 'maids' once we move out -- do the basics & maintain what we've accomplished. hopefully dad can keep mom from overbuying when i'm out of here. my grandma died a couple months ago & we're about to get hit with whatever she left to my mom & me & i'm worried moms gonna try & keep too much. but dad's pretty set on not letting her take anything but jewelry so hopefully he sticks to that. hoarding is a hell of a disease.

[ilhoonftw]

i hate how hoarder clean ups became a trend among in that 'weird but satisfying videos' niche!!! all people see is pilies of trash and maybe the person cleaning tells them 'don't be mean they have depression' but it's more like 'look at me i'm soooo nice doing this for free! i love dirt!'. hoarding is very misunderstood, hardly ever talked about beyond 'gross people who live in trash'. hoarding disorder is in dsm!!! it's a serious thing!!! it pains me too see how those content creators are freely exploiting people who need professional help beyond just cleaning. there was this korean youtube channel cleaning avengers that actually did interviews with people they helped with cleaning, how there was always some sort of trauma involved. and in the end the guys running that channel got burnt out. also it's wild scrub daddy sponsors like all of the big tiktok accounts who make this type of content? like that popular finnish lady who cleans mold without any protection 🤢

[kick-a-long]

my brother's friend sublet her apartment (she's an archeologist who had to be in Greece for 4 months) and the Harvard educated couple she sublet to changed the locks and moved all their shit in. she was screwed because they didn't pay her anything and had moved in a hoarder situation of stuff and animals. they did this professionally and had taken over tens of apartments, without paying rent, for years. they knew all the tenant laws (which are good in nyc and not the problem here) and knew they could take it over for years if they kept the legal battle up.

she reported it to a local NYC news channel and they moved out the same week. they needed to have clean records to scam the next person and being outed publicly really screwed with that.

it works. it's what local news is for.

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Why Choosing a Professional Hoarders Cleaning Company in UK is Essential for a Fresh Start

When dealing with hoarding, the situation can become overwhelming, both emotionally and physically. The piles of belongings, clutter, and debris often make the space unsafe, unsanitary, and difficult to navigate. That’s why working with a professional Hoarders Cleaning Company in UK, like Amber Adams, can be a game-changer. Not only can they help restore your home, but they can also provide emotional support throughout the process.

The Importance of Professional Help

Hoarding is a complex condition that requires a delicate balance of empathy, skill, and expertise. While it might seem like cleaning a cluttered space is something that can be done alone, the sheer volume of items, along with the emotional and psychological aspects, can make it incredibly difficult. A professional Hoarders Cleaning Company in UK, such as Amber Adams, is trained to handle these situations with sensitivity and care.

Their team is equipped to clean, declutter, and sanitize the space thoroughly. Unlike general cleaning services, a hoarder’s home may need specialized attention to ensure that hazardous materials, like mold, dust, and pests, are removed safely. Amber Adams’ experts understand these challenges and provide a comprehensive service tailored to the specific needs of hoarding situations.

Comprehensive Services Offered

Amber Adams, a trusted Hoarders Cleaning Company in UK, offers a wide range of services designed to address all aspects of a hoarding cleanup. Their services include:

1. Full Property Cleaning and Sanitization – Their professional cleaners ensure that every corner of the property is deep cleaned, removing harmful bacteria, mold, and dirt that accumulate over time.

2. Item Removal and Sorting – The team can help sort through items, deciding which can be kept, donated, or discarded. They handle everything with care, respecting the owner's attachment to belongings while helping them make practical decisions.

3. Safe Disposal – Disposing of items in an environmentally friendly manner is crucial. Amber Adams follows all regulations to ensure that waste is discarded responsibly.

4. Pest and Odor Control – Hoarding can often result in pest infestations or strong odors. Amber Adams specializes in removing pests and ensuring that any unpleasant smells are eradicated from the property.

Emotional Support During the Process

One of the most significant benefits of hiring a Hoarders Cleaning Company in UK is the emotional support they provide during the cleaning process. Hoarding can be a deeply emotional experience, and the team at Amber Adams understands this. They work not only to declutter the space but also to support their clients with compassion and respect.

The process can take time, but the goal is to ensure that the person feels in control of the situation and can begin to heal from the emotional weight of hoarding. Amber Adams makes sure that the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible, providing clients with the understanding they need.

Conclusion

If you or a loved one is dealing with a hoarding situation, it’s important to recognize the value of professional help. Hiring a Hoarders Cleaning Company in UK, such as Amber Adams, ensures that the job is done safely, efficiently, and with care. Their expertise in dealing with hoarding situations provides a much-needed fresh start for those ready to reclaim their homes and lives.

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Why Professional Hoarder House Services are Essential for Safe Cleanup

Professional hoarder house cleanup services are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of those living in or near the hoarded space. Hoarding can create unhealthy living conditions, posing risks to both physical and mental health. Tackling the issue requires expertise, sensitivity, and specialized equipment. This is where professional hoarder house services come in, providing a structured, compassionate approach to restoring these environments to a safe and livable state.

Why Professional Hoarder Cleanup Services are Necessary

When dealing with a hoarder house, the situation is often complex. Hoarding can result in the accumulation of large amounts of clutter, rotting food, trash, and even biological hazards, such as mold or animal waste. This makes it essential to call in professionals who can approach the cleanup safely and effectively. A few key reasons why these services are necessary include:

Health and Safety Concerns: Hoarded homes are breeding grounds for bacteria, mold, pests, and other harmful organisms that can affect your health. From respiratory issues due to mold to the risks posed by hidden animal waste, the dangers of living in a hoarded environment are significant. Professional hoarder house services have the tools and knowledge to address these health risks and disinfect the space thoroughly.

Mental Health Sensitivity: Hoarding is often associated with psychological challenges, including anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Dealing with a hoarded house can be overwhelming for individuals, and cleaning up the space without proper sensitivity may exacerbate emotional distress. Professional services offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, making sure the cleanup is done in a way that doesn’t further alienate or harm the individual affected by hoarding.

Expert Handling of Clutter: Hoarding often involves the accumulation of various types of items, many of which may hold significant emotional value. Attempting to clean a hoarded house without understanding the value of these items could lead to unnecessary losses. A professional service will take time to sort through belongings and ensure valuable or sentimental items are safely removed and preserved.

Thorough and Efficient Cleanup: Cleaning a hoarder house involves more than just removing visible clutter. It requires deep cleaning, sanitizing, and sometimes even structural repairs. Professional hoarder cleanup services have the experience and equipment to conduct a thorough job, ensuring all areas are cleared, disinfected, and safe for living. This is not a typical DIY job, and trying to tackle it alone can lead to incomplete results and health risks.

Time-Saving and Stress Reduction: The process of cleaning a hoarded house can be daunting, overwhelming, and physically exhausting. It often takes much longer than anticipated, especially when faced with the emotional and mental strain associated with hoarding. Professional services allow individuals to regain peace of mind by taking on the burden of cleanup. They work quickly and efficiently, allowing clients to move forward without the emotional toll of doing it themselves.

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Experience and Expertise: All Season Restoration LLC has extensive experience dealing with hoarder cleanup situations. Their team is trained to handle the physical and emotional challenges that come with hoarding, ensuring that the job is done safely and efficiently.

Comprehensive Services: From clutter removal to deep cleaning and sanitizing, All Season Restoration LLC offers a full range of services to restore the home to a livable state. They understand that hoarder cleanup involves more than just removing junk; it requires thorough cleaning, disinfection, and even repairs in some cases.

Compassionate Team: Hoarding cleanup requires sensitivity and respect. The professionals at All Season Restoration LLC approach each job with understanding, ensuring that the process is as non-invasive as possible. They work with the individuals involved to make sure that their needs and feelings are respected throughout the cleanup.

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How Hoarder Clean-Up Services Restore Safe Living Environments

Hoarding is more than just collecting items; it’s a complex issue that can lead to unsafe living conditions. Hoarder clean-up services specialize in restoring homes to safety and comfort. These professionals use expertise, compassion, and tools to transform chaotic spaces into organized, functional environments.

Understanding the Problem of Hoarding

What Is Hoarding?

Hoarding is the excessive collection of items, often with an inability to discard them.

Commonly hoarded items: newspapers, clothing, food, and trash.

Can lead to blocked exits, fire hazards, and pest infestations.

Often linked to mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression.

Risks Associated with Hoarding

Hoarding creates several safety and health risks:

Physical Hazards: Tripping, falling, or being injured by falling objects.

Fire Risks: Flammable items like papers and fabrics increase fire hazards.

Health Hazards: Accumulated garbage can attract pests, mold, and bacteria.

Mental Strain: The stress of living in clutter can worsen mental health issues.

How Hoarder Clean-Up Services Work

Initial Assessment

Professionals start by assessing the home and understanding the hoarding situation:

Identifying safety hazards.

Consulting with the homeowner or their family.

Creating a tailored plan to address the clutter.

Decluttering and Sorting

The process involves removing items while sorting them into categories:

Items to Keep: Valuable and sentimental belongings.

Items to Donate: Usable items that can help others.

Items to Discard: Trash, broken items, or things beyond repair.

Deep Cleaning

Once the space is cleared, deep cleaning ensures the environment is hygienic:

Sanitizing surfaces to eliminate bacteria and odors.

Removing mold, dust, and other allergens.

Addressing pest infestations if necessary.

Repairs and Maintenance

Some homes may need repairs after the clean-up:

Fixing structural damage caused by clutter.

Addressing plumbing, electrical, or flooring issues.

Benefits of Hoarder Clean-Up Services

1. Improved Safety

Removes trip hazards and fire risks.

Clears blocked exits for emergencies.

2. Better Hygiene

Eliminates harmful bacteria, pests, and allergens.

Creates a clean, breathable environment.

3. Emotional Relief

Reduces stress and anxiety caused by clutter.

Provides a fresh start for the homeowner.

4. Restored Functionality

Makes rooms usable again for their intended purposes.

Allows homeowners to enjoy their living space fully.

Why Choose Professional Hoarder Clean-Up Services?

Experience and Expertise

Professionals understand the emotional and physical challenges of hoarding.

They use the right tools and techniques for effective cleaning.

Compassionate Approach

Experts work with empathy, respecting the homeowner’s emotions.

They provide support throughout the clean-up process.

Efficiency and Thoroughness

Professionals handle the job quickly and efficiently.

They ensure no hidden hazards are left behind.

Tips for Long-Term Success After Clean-Up

1. Set Up Organizational Systems

Use storage bins, shelves, and labels.

Assign specific spaces for items to prevent future clutter.

2. Seek Counseling or Support

Address underlying mental health issues with therapy.

Join support groups for individuals dealing with hoarding.

3. Regular Maintenance

Clean and declutter regularly to avoid accumulation.

Consider hiring cleaning services for routine upkeep.

4. Involve Family and Friends

Encourage loved ones to support and monitor progress.

Share responsibilities to maintain a clean environment.

Common Myths About Hoarder Clean-Up Services

Myth 1: Hoarders Are Just Lazy

Hoarding is a mental health issue, not a lack of effort.

It requires understanding and professional intervention.

Myth 2: Clean-Up Services Throw Everything Away

Professionals carefully sort items to preserve valuable and sentimental belongings.

Myth 3: Clean-Up Is a One-Time Fix

Long-term solutions require ongoing maintenance and support.

Conclusion

Hoarder clean-up services play a crucial role in restoring safe and healthy living environments. By addressing safety hazards, cleaning thoroughly, and providing emotional support, these professionals offer a fresh start for individuals struggling with hoarding. With their help, homeowners can reclaim their spaces and enjoy a better quality of life.

Remember: Hoarding isn’t just about clutter; it’s a complex issue requiring compassion and expertise. Professional clean-up services ensure the process is effective, respectful, and life-changing.

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