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. READ MORE: How affordable are homes in your neighbourhood?
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