We all like to hold on to items from our pasts that carry a strong sentimental value but if you find yourself secretly nodding in agreement at any of the following then there is a fair chance that you’re hoarding might be starting to get just a little bit out of control.

1.  Things can come into your house but they can never go out.

2.  The boot of your car now acts as an emergency cupboard.

3.  You don’t bother to eat dinner at the kitchen table anymore because the chairs are piled-up with papers and mail you’re too anxious to throw out in case you miss something “important”.

4.  Your living space is littered with old clothes, printers, and other items that long ago became obsolete but that you tell yourself might still have some value “someday”.

5.  You keep coming up with creative new excuses not to invite visitors over to your house but the real reason is simply that you’re much too embarrassed to let them see all your clutter.

One key reason why our customers tell us that they hold on to things for so long is because they cannot bear the thought that items of value will go to waste.  That’s why they value us taking time – before, during and after a job - to explain exactly what we will be able to recycle and put to other uses for them in a range of positive ways.

Of course, on those rare occasions when the root cause of compulsive hoarding lies in a serious mental illness we’re not suggesting we can tackle the underlying causes.  However, at the end of the day it’s fair to say that we can all find ourselves turning into “clutterbugs” from time to time!!!    

Turning a blind eye and allowing your junk to fester can start to attract bacteria and eventually lead to infestation.  Why not give us a call right away find out how we can help you to get your space back today on 0141 433 4330 (Glasgow) or 0131 228 3848 (Edinburgh).