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For many people, hoarding is misunderstood. Some think it is simply laziness or someone not wanting to throw things away. But the truth is much deeper than that. Hoarding often comes from stress, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, or life changes that slowly become overwhelming. It can happen to anyone. At Steri-Clean, we have helped thousands…

When she first reached out to us, her voice was quiet and unsure. She told us she was overwhelmed and embarrassed and did not know where to begin. Her home had become filled with belongings that no longer served her, but letting go felt impossible. What she did not realize at the time was that…

At Steri Clean, we understand that hoarding is never just about belongings. It is about people. It is about loss, trauma, comfort, fear, control, and often a deep desire to fill emotional voids with physical things. When someone invites us into their home, they are not just asking for help with clutter. They are trusting…

“Ya just never know when you’re gonna need it one day.” This is a very common statement that pretty much everyone has said at one time or another, but there is a fine line between holding onto a few things “just in case” and allowing it to grow and accumulate to an unhealthy level. This…