{"id":116,"date":"2018-10-19T14:19:03","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T18:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junkdoctorsnj.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2021-01-28T10:57:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T15:57:59","slug":"5-levels-of-hoarding-scale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junkdoctorsnj.com\/blog\/5-levels-of-hoarding-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Levels of Hoarding Scale"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hoarding Scale – The 5 Levels of Hoarding<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hoarding disorder is psychological disorder characterized by a persistent difficulty with getting rid of possessions, no matter their actual value. The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization has established five levels to indicate the degree of household clutter and\/or hoarding.<\/span><\/p>\n

5 Levels of Hoarding: The Clutter Hoarding Scale<\/b><\/h1>\n

Level One of Hoarding<\/b><\/h2>\n

Level one (I) on the Hoarding Scale represents a <\/span>household that is clean and livable with some clutter, and perhaps occasional pet odors. Clutter is not excessive. Home exhibits good housekeeping, safe and healthy sanitation. However there is pest evidence \u2014 a few mouse droppings  \u2014 might be found. All doors and stairways are accessible.<\/p>\n

Level Two of Hoarding <\/b><\/h2>\n

In a level 2 house, clutter inhabits two or more rooms. One major appliance, hasn\u2019t worked for at least six months. Limited evidence of housekeeping, overflowing garbage cans, light to medium mildew in kitchens & bathrooms, and soiled food preparation surfaces. Additionally there is pet odor, pet waste puddles, light pet dander.<\/p>\n

Level II Hoarding Scale represents a home with at least one exit blocked. <\/span><\/p>\n