Help for a Pack Rat

Pack Rat Problems?

Pack Rat Cleanup

Sometimes collections of clothing, knickknacks, and memorabilia turn into uncontrollable hoards of stuff. While not everyone who accumulates exorbitant quantities of items is a “hoarder” or requires clutter cleaning services, they may be a pack rat or have a syndrome close to pack rat.

A pack rat is a term used to describe someone who collects large amounts of objects with a fear of throwing them away. Most of the time a pack rat has a healthy, comfortable space to live and entertain in. However, areas of the home or office like closets, attics, basements, garages and sheds are filled with overwhelming amounts of items kept by a pack rat.

The most common items that are collected by pack rats are clothing, newspapers, junk mail, documents, memorabilia, knickknacks and boxes. These items are accumulated and stacked in areas of the home that are usually unused. While these objects may not get in the way of everyday life, pack rats and their family must keep in mind that piling large amounts of items in any given area causes fire and other health risks.

Our certified specialists will break down the hoard into three key categories:

Keepsakes – No matter how large the collection may be, there are always items worth keeping. Address Our Mess will work intimately with the pack rat to ensure every item is assessed before removing it from their collection. Our project manager will then share advice on how to properly organize and store all of the items that are kept, creating a healthy and hazard free environment in the home or office.

Donations – Sometimes, there is such a large quantity of items that they can no longer be enjoyed by the collector. Address Our Mess will assist in finding a charitable cause worthy of donation. Once a charity is chosen by the pack rat, items that are of value – but not worth keeping – will be donated in the name of the pack rat and their family.

Trash – In some cases, items become neglected amongst a hoard of other collectibles. Other times, pack rats like to collect items that were garbage from the start. Our certified staff will be able to remove the items from the hoard and properly dispose of them to make room for a healthier home or office environment.

With certified staff at your side, the pack rat problem can be solved. Address Our Mess can return any space in your home or office to its former glory and beauty. Contact us today to learn more about our pack rat cleaning services.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 16:35 by Kenneth Donnelly