Judgment-Free Decluttering & Cleaning Services in Toronto For Homes in Need of a Fresh Start
Last Saturday, we got a call from Emily, a former employee at H&M Maid Inc. She wanted a complete home makeover from decluttering to deep cleaning of every corner.
We were stunned by her request. The classic Gen X Emily, who loved each one of her belongings, sounded very defeated on the call. We immediately sent a team of professional maids to her location. She explained her ordeal and wanted all to learn from it.
Emily, an avid traveller, had collected souvenirs from every destination she visited. Her thrifted furniture pieces were always unique finds, each with its own story. She adored costume parties and had accumulated dozens of elaborate outfits over the years. When her mother left her a storage unit full of family heirlooms, Emily brought them all home during a difficult financial time.
At one time, she had truly loved each item. But now, every inch of her home felt occupied. What once sparked joy had turned into a weight. Her space no longer felt like a sanctuary; it felt like a prison.
Her words resonate with most of Gen X and millennials today. When we got our Big-boy money, we got overboard with buying all that we once hoped for. We have the money, but now we don’t have the space.
It can be overwhelming and draining at the same time to draw a line between what we actually need and what serves no purpose in our lives.
For that, you need a team of professional home cleaners, experts in dealing with accumulated belongings and hoarding tendencies. Their goal is not just to clean the property but also to help create a space that feels peaceful.
Beginner Hoarding Habits: When to Call a Cleaning Company
We protect ourselves from labels like ‘hoarder’ or ‘shopaholic’. And we try to convince ourselves that these are temporary emotions leading to unimpactful decisions. But accepting that you might have a problem is a first step towards the healing journey.
The feeling that you might need an item in your closet in the future, even though you haven’t used it in years, is a mindset that can lead to Hoarding disorder. Anxiety Canada States, “ongoing and significant difficulty getting rid of possessions (i.e., throwing away, recycling, selling, etc.), regardless of their value; and strong urges to save and/or acquire new, often non-essential, items, that if prevented, lead to extreme distress.”
Let’s have a quick glance at a few early hoarding signs:
1. Buying More, Discarding Less
If you or your loved one has a habit of shopping very often, buying things that they don’t really need, and keeping the used stuff for years, then that can be an early sign of hoarding. An example to demonstrate this better is “if you have a cast iron and it’s overused. You see a new one, the same as the one in the market, and buy it too. Now, deep down, you know that from now on you will be only using the new one but keeping the old one in the cabinet for “Just in case”. Cast Iron is just an example of many other items around the house. Those one blue fitted jeans, the backpack from high school, that one Android charger, the old loofah, and so on.
According to Psych Choices, “difficulty discarding items, severe clutter, distress about discarding, excessive acquisition” are the signs that you are becoming a hoarder.
2. Reduced Functionality of Home Space
Most of the time, people feel like the house they are living in is not enough for their family. But we have seen people living in apartments with the same number of people. The reason might be how you renovate your house and how many things are in your home that don’t fulfill a purpose.
According to a study published in The Journalist’s Resource, “An overabundance of possessions can lead to chaotic and disorderly living spaces, preventing individuals from experiencing the comfort and security typically associated with home.”
If you often feel like it’s harder to cook in the kitchen, or your sofa is now a storage space instead of a place to sit. Or you feel like there is no space in the living room to play with your kids. You need to get minimalist furniture, and you need to declutter.
Another sign of reduced functionality of your home space is that you avoid bringing people over to your place. You prefer hanging out at your house to going outside, and your kids never invite friends for sleepovers.
3. Heightened Emotions About Clutter
You feel attached to your belongings. The feeling of stress when you think about cleaning and decluttering. The early signs of hoarding can be that you feel like wasting a perfectly good item by donating or throwing it away, and also not using it.
You feel a heightened sense of emotion thinking about going back home, as it no longer serves the purpose of peace. You expect hundreds of chores and stay outdoors most of the time.
Home Deep Cleaning Team That Cares
Sorting, keeping, donating, and throwing, what goes where? Experts at H&M Maid Inc. can guide you through the entire process, helping to make your place your sanctuary again.
Gen X and Millennials are facing this issue the most. The concept of keeping things till they fall apart has been fixed in our brains, so we can’t let go of things that do not have a purpose in our lives. These two generations strive hard to become minimalist homeowners, but they often fall back into old patterns quickly.
How our services can help you out:
1. We Discuss Your Aim
Our maids ensure that you are choosing the right course of action. Are you willing to let go? Are you decluttering, or do you want us to clean and organize only? Do you need extra space for movement, or do you just need to clean the place without disturbing any items? Once it’s clear that you want us to declutter, clean, and reorganize, we get to work.
2. We Start Small
We do not start removing large items from the property, even though we are sure that these items serve no purpose. We start small to avoid overwhelming the client, such as removing packaging, decluttering cabinets and drawers, clearing items from under the furniture, and eliminating magazines, among other tasks.
3. Categorize and Reassign
After tackling smaller areas of the property, our team starts piling items into keep, donate, discard, and recycle. Then, after consulting and guiding the client, we finalize the piles.
4. Furniture Decisions
This is where most clients take a long time to make a decision. We recommend replacing old, large pieces of furniture with minimalist, space-saving furniture. We then remove broken furniture items from the house.
5. Deep Home Cleaning
After dealing with all the clutter, our team starts cleaning all areas from top to bottom. We use advanced equipment and eco-friendly cleaning supplies for the cleaning process. Our team cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects the areas around the house.
After hours of hard work, our client gets the peaceful home they have always envisioned. Our team ensures that the process is respectful, efficient, and tailored to meet the needs of each individual.
Get in touch now with H&M Maid Inc. for the best decluttering and deep cleaning services in Toronto.