Help with hoarding

Buffy01 · Dec 22, 2021 at 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

The size of the piles is decreasing. I do feel a little panic. Its been helping to take one bag from a pile and get rid of it.

I feel like that all the time.

hvert · Dec 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM

I read something interesting. Supposedly citrus air fresheners make people pay more attention to cleanliness and hygiene. If I boil lemon peels, will that make me want to clean my house???

RoxanneToto · Dec 27, 2021 at 01:37 PM

I think it would be worth a shot, hvert!

sarahsweets · Dec 29, 2021 at 04:58 AM

Is hoarding the same as clutter? (serious question)

hvert · Dec 29, 2021 at 08:19 AM

I personally think they are two different things. Interestingly, this document that shows photos of different clutter levels seems to use them interchangeably.

https://www.hoardingconnectioncc.org/Hoarding_cir.pdf

Maybe clutter is the stuff and hoarding is a behavior?

Jury is still out on the citrus smell. Boiling an old lime didn't produce a lot of scent so I will pick up a candle on my next shopping trip.

Buffy01 · Dec 30, 2021 at 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hvert

I read something interesting. Supposedly citrus air fresheners make people pay more attention to cleanliness and hygiene. If I boil lemon peels, will that make me want to clean my house???

It possible. You could try that out.

Buffy01 · Dec 30, 2021 at 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahsweets

Is hoarding the same as clutter? (serious question)

Yes. According to the my experience.

SprinkL3 · Dec 30, 2021 at 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffy01

Yes. According to the my experience.

If that's the case then my apartment is free from clutter, but my storage cages are hoarded. I think they now represent my multiple personalities - BAD JOKE! But still, I am trying my best to go through the many boxes I've saved in case I needed to move (ever since 2020) and discard the ones I no longer need. I also need to go through the many artifacts I have in there and figure out which ones I can donate. I've donated a lot of accent furniture, and I might have a few more pieces to donate in the future as well. I'm trying not to give too much away, as I might need them for different purposes if I ever do move into a bigger space, but it looks like that dream is dwindling since they keep jacking up the rental prices everywhere.

hvert · Jan 03, 2022 at 05:02 AM

The lemon candle might be working...

Buffy01 · Jan 05, 2022 at 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SprinkL3

If that's the case then my apartment is free from clutter, but my storage cages are hoarded. I think they now represent my multiple personalities - BAD JOKE! But still, I am trying my best to go through the many boxes I've saved in case I needed to move (ever since 2020) and discard the ones I no longer need. I also need to go through the many artifacts I have in there and figure out which ones I can donate. I've donated a lot of accent furniture, and I might have a few more pieces to donate in the future as well. I'm trying not to give too much away, as I might need them for different purposes if I ever do move into a bigger space, but it looks like that dream is dwindling since they keep jacking up the rental prices everywhere.

I hear you.

hvert · Jan 07, 2022 at 05:28 AM

I've been forgetting to light the candle and am getting behind on the dishes and have so much stuff on the couch, I can't sit there. Coincidence? Going to go light it now!

downandlonely · Jan 07, 2022 at 05:42 AM

I do have a citrus air freshener I keep by the cat's litterbox. It hasn't seemed to help me clean though.

My main motivation to wash the dishes and keep the kitchen clean is to avoid cockroaches.

Buffy01 · Jan 08, 2022 at 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hvert

The lemon candle might be working...

I might try that out.

Buffy01 · Jan 23, 2022 at 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hvert

I've been forgetting to light the candle and am getting behind on the dishes and have so much stuff on the couch, I can't sit there. Coincidence? Going to go light it now!

I have done that myself. You are not alone.

Buffy01 · Jan 23, 2022 at 02:35 PM

I just got some organizer for my chess and it had clear up a lot of space in my drawer. It was the first excitement I had since I started declutter my bedroom.

Buffy01 · Jan 23, 2022 at 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by downandlonely

I do have a citrus air freshener I keep by the cat's litterbox. It hasn't seemed to help me clean though.

My main motivation to wash the dishes and keep the kitchen clean is to avoid cockroaches.

I am doing the same down.

rechu · Jan 29, 2022 at 05:58 AM

I got motivated to deal with this area of the side yard that has been accumulating crap. I took apart the disintegrating mini greenhouse and threw most of it away. I kept some of the metal poles because I thought they might be useful. I also got rid of some old boxes and pieces of styrofoam. It looks a lot better.

Now I have to paint two small metal tables that are in that area with anti-rust paint. They are functional but are fading from the sun and have a bit of rust on them.

hvert · Jan 31, 2022 at 06:31 AM

I have a repair guy coming today and will be spending the morning trying to make it look like we are not slobs. Wish me luck! Do other people move appliances to clean under them? I don't and I am worried about what kind of build up we're going to find.

Buffy01 · Feb 01, 2022 at 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rechu

I got motivated to deal with this area of the side yard that has been accumulating crap. I took apart the disintegrating mini greenhouse and threw most of it away. I kept some of the metal poles because I thought they might be useful. I also got rid of some old boxes and pieces of styrofoam. It looks a lot better.

Now I have to paint two small metal tables that are in that area with anti-rust paint. They are functional but are fading from the sun and have a bit of rust on them.

Awesome. I’m glad that you had some motivation to do some stuff.

unaluna · Feb 02, 2022 at 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hvert

I have a repair guy coming today and will be spending the morning trying to make it look like we are not slobs. Wish me luck! Do other people move appliances to clean under them? I don't and I am worried about what kind of build up we're going to find.

I am afraid you are asking the wrong people!

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hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,889 10 3,790 hugs given	Dec 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM #202 I read something interesting. Supposedly citrus air fresheners make people pay more attention to cleanliness and hygiene. If I boil lemon peels, will that make me want to clean my house???
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RoxanneToto Grand Poohbah Member Since Aug 2020 Location: England Posts: 1,692 4 6,991 hugs given	Dec 27, 2021 at 01:37 PM #203 I think it would be worth a shot, hvert!
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sarahsweets Threadtastic Postaholic Member Since Dec 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,008 (SuperPoster!) 5 192 hugs given	Dec 29, 2021 at 04:58 AM #204 Is hoarding the same as clutter? (serious question) __________________ "I carried a watermelon?" President of the no F's given society.
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hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,889 10 3,790 hugs given	Jan 03, 2022 at 05:02 AM #209 The lemon candle might be working...
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hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,889 10 3,790 hugs given	Jan 07, 2022 at 05:28 AM #211 I've been forgetting to light the candle and am getting behind on the dishes and have so much stuff on the couch, I can't sit there. Coincidence? Going to go light it now!
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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Jan 07, 2022 at 05:42 AM #212 I do have a citrus air freshener I keep by the cat's litterbox. It hasn't seemed to help me clean though. My main motivation to wash the dishes and keep the kitchen clean is to avoid cockroaches.
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hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,889 10 3,790 hugs given	Jan 31, 2022 at 06:31 AM #218 I have a repair guy coming today and will be spending the morning trying to make it look like we are not slobs. Wish me luck! Do other people move appliances to clean under them? I don't and I am worried about what kind of build up we're going to find.
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