• SERVICES INCLUDED IN ALL JOBS

    We offer professional removal services for unworking appliances (excluding gas units). Our team can arrange for pick-up and/or delivery of donation items, depending on the quantity. We also provide safe and secure disposal of hazardous waste materials, such as old cleaning chemicals and paint, to the proper disposal sites. Additionally, we can arrange for delivery and pick-up of dumpsters at a reduced rate in some cases. We will remove contaminated carpeting.

  • IF YOU ARE STAYING IN YOUR HOME

    We offer a comprehensive home organization service that includes the removal of clutter and the cleaning and organizing your home to meet fire and safety standards. If you'd like, we can also provide laundry services, including washing, folding, and storage of items in drawers or bins.

  • IF YOU ARE SELLING YOUR HOME

    We provide a comprehensive home preparation service for those looking to list their property for sale. Our specialized cleaning covers all areas of the home, with a particular focus on the kitchen and bathrooms. Our commitment to our clients is that all clutter will be removed, and windows and other surfaces will be thoroughly cleaned.

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Understanding Junkaholism

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Some Junkaholic Statistics:

  • The average age of a Junkaholic is around fifty years old.

  • Most Junkaholic symptoms appear around the age of sixteen.

  • Twenty-five percent of Junkaholics also have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder),

  • Children of Junkaholics have higher rates of mental illness.

  • Junkaholism affects men and women equally.

  • Most Junkaholics don’t realize they have a problem until it is pointed out.

  • There are no medications approved by the FDA to treat the disorder. The most common therapy is psychotherapy.

  • Junkaholism is a coping mechanism. If the coping mechanism becomes maladaptive, the person can see the situation getting worse, which makes them feel out of control and can add fuel to the problem.

  • Junkaholism can’t be prevented, but recognizing the problem in the early stages can minimize the situation. A person suffering from Junkaholism can get better. The disorder won’t be cured, but therapy and the support of loved ones can help the person to manage the symptoms.

    We hope this sheds light on Junkaholism and demonstrates how important it is that the company you hire for your clean-up has experience working with Junkaholics.

  • Our book, Are You a Junkaholic? can be beneficial to the person struggling with the illness and the loved ones who need help understanding the problem and learning ways to help them live with it.

Testamonials

I have been a social worker for Ramsey County for thirteen years and have worked with House Calls for eight years. One of my duties was to work with residents who needed organized help in their homes. Twin Cities Hoarding Cleanup is an expert in their field, and all its staff is professional and courteous.

Ericka Minus

Social Worker for Ramsey County

I hesitated to call for help, but after reading your website, I finally decided to make the call. After years of collecting stuff, I was worried that people would make fun of me. I was prepared for the worst. The first day was a little rough, meeting a lot of your employees (who are family,) but they were strangers to me, and I wasn’t used to people being in my home and handling my things, so I am sure you thought I was a crabby old person, but no one lost patience with me. The second day was better; Eric asked me questions about some items and he showed genuine interest in them. Everyone was so kind that by the time we finished, I was sad to see you leave; you made my home a safe place to live. Thank you,

Agnes M Saint Paul, MN.

My wife and I were both Junkaholics, and our situation had gotten quite bad. We live in a very nice neighborhood with fantastic neighbors, and we hid our problems well. Our biggest fear was that they would find out how we lived. When you did the initial interview, we expressed this concern to you. You explained that your company doesn’t wear uniforms or have identification on their vehicles, but we would need dumpsters, which might raise a red flag. Perry came up with the idea to use a U-Haul truck to do the removal to the city dump so it would look like we were moving some things to storage. The labor end would be a little more, but we would have no dumpster fees. You completed the job in two days, and the neighbors never realized what was happening. We can’t thank you enough for finding a solution to our problem.

Jim and Joan

White Bear Lake MN.

I was overwhelmed when my mother died. Our relationship had not been the best, and dealing with the mess she left behind was more than I could manage. I called your company for help. I was so upset that I said I didn’t want to save anything, even the furniture; Schar insisted it would be best to sort the items. I am so happy she insisted on sorting I would never have guessed that the house contained more than $25,000.00 in stocks and bonds. And you cleaned the furniture and set it in the yard with a free sign for people in need impressed me. I remember Schar telling me that it is good to wait until clear heads prevail to make some decisions after a death. Bless you, for being so wise.

Mary J. Minneapolis, MN.

I am a single Dad living in a small apartment with two children. The County called your company when we failed our housing inspection; we had too much stuff for our little place. The toys and clothing were everywhere, and I didn’t know how to organize it all. Your company bought shelving, and plastic storage bins and cleaned and organized it all in one day, Your crew even brought back lunch for us! I learned from one of the crew that this is standard practice for your company. The children asked me the next day when they were coming back, they liked getting Happy Meals.

Many Thanks.

Larry M. Saint Paul MN.