Sometimes, things can pile up faster than we realize. Though excess clutter can be difficult to sort through and clear out, it’s worth it to consider doing so. The truth is that having too much junk in your house can be a serious health and safety hazard in more ways than one. Today, we’re going over some of the ways (many of which might be unexpected) in which excess junk can lead to illness and can compromise your safety. We’ll also be going over some of the easiest, least stressful things you can do to clear out and open up your space. Let’s get started.

Large piles of junk pose a health hazard for a few reasons, many of which stem from the fact that they can inhibit air flow. Having air regularly flowing in and out of your house unencumbered is important for a variety of reasons. For one, it prevents you and your loved ones from breathing in bacteria or toxins. Air flow also regulates temperature and prevents humidity from accumulating in your home. This one is especially important, because mold and mildew thrive in warm, humid environments. Mold also loves dark spaces, meaning that the more cluttered your home is, the more ideal it becomes for mold growth. Mold has been linked to a variety of health concerns and illnesses, ranging from mild allergy symptoms to lung disease and even cancer. Don’t underestimate the impact that mold can have on your and your family’s safety.

Though this is not an illness, it’s still worth mentioning that another health hazard associated with excess clutter is the fact that it can really prevent you from being able to quickly and safely evacuate your home in the face of an emergency, like a gas leak or fire. Because extreme clutter is considered a fire hazard, this is something to really consider.

We understand that it can be difficult to part with your possessions, but getting rid of extreme clutter is a fantastic step to take for your own health and safety. We’re here to help make it as safe and easy as possible for you. By hiring a reliable junk removal professional to take care of your extreme clutter, you’ll be making your home a safer and healthier space without having to spend your time and energy picking apart the clutter. When you work with Junk Reduction, you can be as involved or hands-off as you’d like to be with overseeing the junk removal process. Through it all, you can rest assured that we’ve taken every precaution to make each part of the process as safe and efficient as possible for you. This includes:

Working with junk reduction to get rid of your extreme clutter means working with a professional you can count on every step of the way.

Having too much junk in your house can be a serious health and safety hazard. Luckily, we’re here to make it as easy as possible for you to clear out your space and keep your loved ones safe. To learn more about our process and to get a free quote on junk removal services, click here..