Many of us have seen TV shows featuring extreme hoarders, but a recent survey reveals that a significant number of Americans engage in hoarding to some extent.
- 50% of people admit to having at least one room in their home that’s “unsalvageable” due to clutter.
- 34% feel their home is “cramped.”
- 55% wish they didn’t have to part with items to create more space.
- On average, people wish they had three additional rooms in their home.
When asked about the hardest items to purge, those with hoarding tendencies identified the following:
- Clothes
- Kitchen equipment (appliances, dishware, gadgets)
- Hobby items
- Shoes
- Groceries/food items
- Furniture
- Seasonal décor (which takes up space for most of the year)
- Memorabilia
- Random/one-off items (you know what I mean if you look around your house)
- Books
SOURCE: SWNS