Hoarding Clean Up
At least 1 in every 50 people has a hoarding problem. Hoarding clean up is an important part of a solution. According to the American Psychiatric Association, a hoarding disorder is the “persistent difficulty getting rid of or parting with possessions due to a perceived need to save the items”.
When you or a loved one are confronted with a house full of stuff resulting from a hoarding situation, it is definitely overwhelming. The teams at Go Junk Free America are experienced in hoarding clean-up and have the safety and sensitivity to take on jobs of any size, giving you peace of mind.
Clutter vs. Hoarding
Hoarding is much more than being messy, disorganized, or cluttered at home. It becomes hoarding when:
● The person keeps many items, even if they have little use or value to most people.
● The items severely clutter living spaces and keep people from using the spaces as intended.
● The quantity of items causes distress or difficulties in day-to-day activities.
Another important distinction is that people with cluttered homes know they need to clean up, but people with hoarding disorders do not realize they need help.
There are also distinct differences between hoarding and collecting. Collectors’ items typically carry some degree of value. They are proud of their collection and display items in a neat and organized manner.
Importance of Removing Hoarded Junk
Hoarding can cause emotional distress and difficulty physically moving around the home, but it can also cause more serious health and safety problems. It is important to safely and efficiently clean up the hoarded junk as quickly as possible.
The severe clutter caused by hoarding can lead to:
● Health problems and death in extreme cases
● Home damage
● Fire
● Eviction
● Legal action
● Conflict with family and friends
Hoarding clean-up is often too much, and even unsafe, for untrained individuals to tackle on their own. It’s best to contact a professional junk removal service experienced with hoarding situations.
Experienced, Efficient, Eco-Friendly Junk Removal Services
It is important to work with a professional and experienced junk removal company for a hoarding cleanup. Go Junk Free employees are trained to look for important legal documents such as wills, deeds, and trusts as well as valuables, family photos, or other financial or emotionally valuable items. Our expert services have been recognized by an LA Times article and two appearances on
Hoarding: Buried Alive.
Our uniformed, licensed, and insured staff is here to help. In addition to efficient, judgment-free junk removal, we also partner with professionals in complementary fields to provide helpful services like professional organizers and mental health professionals.
Go Junk Free America is proud to be the industry leader in eco-friendly junk removal. We donate or recycle over 80% of the items we pick up in our mission to create a cleaner, more eco-friendly California.
If you need hoarding cleanup or any other junk removal services in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, contact Go Junk Free America. Call us at 1-877-465-8653 to request an estimate or schedule services online.
