Declutter expert's amazing transformations of cluttered homes as she shares top tips

29.03.2022 - 19:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

A declutter expert in Stockport who helps people sort out their homes has told of how difficult it can be for some to get rid of their belongings. Siân Pelleschi has her own business - Sorted! - where she works with clients across Greater Manchester and Cheshire to organise their spaces - creating amazing transformations.

Some of these homeowners are hoarders, who struggle to let go of unused items and, as a result, their rooms are stacked high with boxes and objects. A report last week found the average UK home loses 50 square ft of space to mess.

The survey commissioned by Homebase found that a quarter of Brits admitted their homes were cluttered while more than a fifth said a messy house contributes to low mood and anxiety, reports CheshireLive. "We are dealing with people and their lives and traumas," said Siân.

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"They're finding issues with hoarding and they vary from level to level. Hoarding behaviour is a mental health disorder in its extreme cases it can be quite horrendous for people living in that situation because they're surrounded by things.

"Quite often hoarding behaviour is triggered by some tragedy or something where they've had a situation that's been a negative in their life. Some kind of trauma."

Siân explained: "People hold onto things - sometimes because it's sentimental or monetary value. We live in a world where we can easily access things quickly. When someone has something that could possibly be of use they don't want to let it go.

"Bereavement is a big issue and you can get lumbered with someone's belongings. It can encompass the home."

The expert says in order to help