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Default Dec 22, 2021 at 09:44 PM
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The size of the piles is decreasing. I do feel a little panic. Its been helping to take one bag from a pile and get rid of it.
I feel like that all the time.

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Default Dec 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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I read something interesting. Supposedly citrus air fresheners make people pay more attention to cleanliness and hygiene. If I boil lemon peels, will that make me want to clean my house???
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Default Dec 27, 2021 at 01:37 PM
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I think it would be worth a shot, hvert!
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Default Dec 29, 2021 at 04:58 AM
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Is hoarding the same as clutter? (serious question)

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Default Dec 29, 2021 at 08:19 AM
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I personally think they are two different things. Interestingly, this document that shows photos of different clutter levels seems to use them interchangeably.

https://www.hoardingconnectioncc.org/Hoarding_cir.pdf

Maybe clutter is the stuff and hoarding is a behavior?


Jury is still out on the citrus smell. Boiling an old lime didn't produce a lot of scent so I will pick up a candle on my next shopping trip.
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I read something interesting. Supposedly citrus air fresheners make people pay more attention to cleanliness and hygiene. If I boil lemon peels, will that make me want to clean my house???
It possible. You could try that out.

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Is hoarding the same as clutter? (serious question)
Yes. According to the my experience.

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Yes. According to the my experience.
If that's the case then my apartment is free from clutter, but my storage cages are hoarded. I think they now represent my multiple personalities - BAD JOKE! But still, I am trying my best to go through the many boxes I've saved in case I needed to move (ever since 2020) and discard the ones I no longer need. I also need to go through the many artifacts I have in there and figure out which ones I can donate. I've donated a lot of accent furniture, and I might have a few more pieces to donate in the future as well. I'm trying not to give too much away, as I might need them for different purposes if I ever do move into a bigger space, but it looks like that dream is dwindling since they keep jacking up the rental prices everywhere.
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Default Jan 03, 2022 at 05:02 AM
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The lemon candle might be working...
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If that's the case then my apartment is free from clutter, but my storage cages are hoarded. I think they now represent my multiple personalities - BAD JOKE! But still, I am trying my best to go through the many boxes I've saved in case I needed to move (ever since 2020) and discard the ones I no longer need. I also need to go through the many artifacts I have in there and figure out which ones I can donate. I've donated a lot of accent furniture, and I might have a few more pieces to donate in the future as well. I'm trying not to give too much away, as I might need them for different purposes if I ever do move into a bigger space, but it looks like that dream is dwindling since they keep jacking up the rental prices everywhere.
I hear you.

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I've been forgetting to light the candle and am getting behind on the dishes and have so much stuff on the couch, I can't sit there. Coincidence? Going to go light it now!
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Default Jan 07, 2022 at 05:42 AM
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I do have a citrus air freshener I keep by the cat's litterbox. It hasn't seemed to help me clean though.

My main motivation to wash the dishes and keep the kitchen clean is to avoid cockroaches.
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The lemon candle might be working...
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I've been forgetting to light the candle and am getting behind on the dishes and have so much stuff on the couch, I can't sit there. Coincidence? Going to go light it now!
I have done that myself. You are not alone.

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I just got some organizer for my chess and it had clear up a lot of space in my drawer. It was the first excitement I had since I started declutter my bedroom.

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I do have a citrus air freshener I keep by the cat's litterbox. It hasn't seemed to help me clean though.

My main motivation to wash the dishes and keep the kitchen clean is to avoid cockroaches.
I am doing the same down.

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I got motivated to deal with this area of the side yard that has been accumulating crap. I took apart the disintegrating mini greenhouse and threw most of it away. I kept some of the metal poles because I thought they might be useful. I also got rid of some old boxes and pieces of styrofoam. It looks a lot better.

Now I have to paint two small metal tables that are in that area with anti-rust paint. They are functional but are fading from the sun and have a bit of rust on them.
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I have a repair guy coming today and will be spending the morning trying to make it look like we are not slobs. Wish me luck! Do other people move appliances to clean under them? I don't and I am worried about what kind of build up we're going to find.
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I got motivated to deal with this area of the side yard that has been accumulating crap. I took apart the disintegrating mini greenhouse and threw most of it away. I kept some of the metal poles because I thought they might be useful. I also got rid of some old boxes and pieces of styrofoam. It looks a lot better.

Now I have to paint two small metal tables that are in that area with anti-rust paint. They are functional but are fading from the sun and have a bit of rust on them.
Awesome. I’m glad that you had some motivation to do some stuff.

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I have a repair guy coming today and will be spending the morning trying to make it look like we are not slobs. Wish me luck! Do other people move appliances to clean under them? I don't and I am worried about what kind of build up we're going to find.
I am afraid you are asking the wrong people!
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