Clutter Corner - Organize, Clean and Transform Your Home

The difference between hoarding tendencies versus hoarding disorder. Let us understand the fine line between habits and disorders. Angela Brown and Diane Quintana talk about hoarding habits versus hoarding problems. Diane knows a lot about organizing and cleaning up clutter. She explains the small but important differences between these two things. Angela shared stories about her husband's difficulty with clutter when they moved, making the conversation more relatable. Diane emphasizes that hoarding disorder goes beyond mere clutter; it disrupts daily functionality by rendering spaces unusable for their intended purposes. She illustrates this with examples of extreme cases where entire rooms, even bathrooms, become inaccessible due to excessive hoarding. However, she clarifies that having an overstuffed closet or occasional difficulty letting go of items doesn't necessarily constitute hoarding disorder. Throughout the conversation, Diana offers practical advice, such as using "marinating boxes" for items that