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Do you think people would employ a declutterer?!

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missmove38 · 29/08/2017 08:52

What the title says!

I see more and more posts about people's houses being unorganised, how people haven't got the time/energy or simply just don't know where to start.

I'd love to do it? I have a few friends who struggle and have transformed their houses..

Interested if you think it's something people would use and pay for?

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scurryfunge · 29/08/2017 08:55

I think it may be too subjective. Your opinion of what is clutter may not be to the owner.

hesterton · 29/08/2017 08:59

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chips4teaplease · 29/08/2017 09:00

Marie Kondo seems to make a good living at it.

ToesInWater · 29/08/2017 09:01

People do this and make money (no idea if they make a living out of it). I wouldn't use one personally as the idea of someone going through my stuff leaves me cold and I can think of much better ways to spend my money but it is definitely a thing. Good luck!

MattBerrysHair · 29/08/2017 09:01

There are people who earn money through decluttering. Just Google it and see how much they charge and come up with your own business plan.

histinyhandsarefrozen · 29/08/2017 09:02

I was going to say no - as op said, too subjective.

However, if you framed it as a 'declutter together/hand hold/advice/tidy support service! - I actually think that could work.

Mrscropley · 29/08/2017 09:02

I am a cleaner and decluttering is part of the job for me at times!! (requested of course). Maybe set up a care profile to include such a service online. See the responses before you go pro!!

drinkyourmilk · 29/08/2017 09:02

I would definitely. Though would depend on the cost. I get completely overwhelmed by 'stuff' and don't know where to start.
If you could set me up with a routine to prevent it happening again then that would be a definite bonus.

WinterIsComingKnitFaster · 29/08/2017 09:02

I think that you might walk in to some jobs expecting someone who's a bit messy/lazy and needs a hand and end up faced with someone confronting subtle and deeprooted mental health problems. Don't do it as a career unless you fancy 50% practical work and 50% counselling.

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missmove38 · 29/08/2017 09:41

Thanks for the replies.

Yes can understand there would be many aspects to it that aren't just the people who don't know where to start but the people who have ended up overwhelmed due to reasons that are difficult to deal with.

I guess I'd like to sort people's houses out in terms of categorising things which helps them then decide what would go where/they would get rid of.

I may advertise it and see what responses I get..thanks

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fishchipspeasandgravy · 29/08/2017 12:57

Worth having a look at www.apdo.co.uk/ as people do indeed need decluttering/professional organising

IDoDaChaCha · 01/09/2017 15:30

Agree that hoarding can be symptomatic of MH issues. Not a simple one.

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missmove38 · 01/09/2017 15:55

Thank you!

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Primrose06 · 01/09/2017 21:11

As a born hoarder (I blame my genes ) I would love one but could not afford one at the minute .
I am sure there must be plenty who would.

Brakebackcyclebot · 01/09/2017 21:14

I have a friend who runs a very successful decluttering business. In reality, they do whatever their clients need to organise so sometimes they clear gardens, sometimes they help people sort out their hoarded stuff.

treaclesoda · 01/09/2017 21:15

Organising people's houses would be my dream job.

I've often thought there might be a gap in the market for organising business office space too - sorting out a filing system and organising and archiving everything. Obvious you'd need a proper consultant and a signed confidentiality agreement, so a bit more formal than organising a house. But still, I think it would work.

KavvLar · 01/09/2017 21:15

Fuck yes. I would love someone to help me get straight I just can't seem to manage it.

IDoDaChaCha · 01/09/2017 21:23

There seem to be a lot of clutterers needing help and a lot of declutterers offering help on this thread... If only there were some way to get them together....

wobblywonderwoman · 01/09/2017 21:26

I think it would be successful in an area where people have a lot of disposable money - if that makes sense. A lot of normal everyday people don't have a lot to use for a service that is a 'luxury'. In the right area - it would be fantastic.

KarmaNoMore · 01/09/2017 21:31

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HerBigChance · 01/09/2017 21:59

I know someone who employed one and has found it immensely helpful. She didn't tell my friend what to get rid of: it was a process of my friend reaching a decision about what should and what shouldn't be kept.

Applesandpears23 · 01/09/2017 22:05

I have employed one. She was very energetic and pointed at stuff and asked me whether I wanted to keep it and which room it should live in and then she ran around the house taking things where they belonged. For an extra fee she would have done a tip/charity shop run. She charges £30 per hour and thinks it takes 3 hours to clear a 'spare' room.

IDoDaChaCha · 01/09/2017 22:06

KarmaNoMore perhaps a better thing to do with a natural love of decluttering would be to use it as retirement volunteering for those in need but without the financial ability.

Mehfruittea · 01/09/2017 22:06

I need one / in danger of becoming a hoarder. Help me!

Allaboutthatbass · 01/09/2017 22:08

If you are in Essex, I'll be your first client!

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