As we enter spooky season and begin preparing for Halloween, you might think that the scariest things are ghosts, zombies or maybe vampires! But, there’s only one thing more frightening: the aftermath of hoarding. Hoarding may be a serious issue for you or a loved one. It might be invoking fear in you when entering your home, and it’s difficult to overcome. Whether it’s just one room or the whole house, take the time to get rid of the junk so that the only thing your guests get scared of this year is your Halloween costume!
Tips for How to Overcome Hoarding
Make a List
Creating a checklist of the items you know you will never use or need again is a good first step. Write every junk pile, room, or closet down you can think of. Then put the junk that you are most ready to part with at the top of the list. You can even use our 2023 cleanout guide to start with!
Take it Slow
If you just realized the severity of your hoarding problem, you may want to do an entire cleanout right away. Do not start big! Instead of tackling an overwhelming obstacle all at once, start small. If your whole house is filled, begin with a closet and work your way around the house from there. If the clutter is only in one room, sort portions of the junk into “keep,” “donate,” or “throw away” piles before you start overhauling the entire space.
Follow the “One Year” Rule
If you haven’t used or opened something in at least a year, there’s a good chance that you never will. As you sort through your stuff, be sure to get rid of anything that hasn’t been used in a while or at all.
Hire a Professional Junk Removal Company
If you find yourself stuck with loads of bulky items that are too hard to get rid of on your own, it might be best to hire a professional. At Junk Removal N Motion, no job is too much for us to handle! Contact us today to start overcoming hoarding. We serve the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, and surrounding areas