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Chronic Disorganization
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Structure & Zoning Issues
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Pets & Rodents
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Household Functions
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Sanitation & Cleanliness
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| 1 | All doors, and stairways accessible | Normal household pet activity
1-3 spills or pet accidents evident Light evidence or rodents/insects |
Clutter not excessive | Normal housekeeping
Safe and healthy sanitation No odors |
| 2 | 1 exit blocked
1 major appliance or regionally appropriate heating, cooling or ventilation device not working for longer then 6 months |
Some pet odors
Cat spray or pet waste puddles Light pet dander in evidence 3 or more incidents of feces in cat box Limited fish, reptile or bird pet care Light-to-medium evidence of common household rodents/insects |
Clutter inhibits use of more than two rooms
Unclear functions of living room, bedroom Slight narrowing of household pathways |
Limited evidence of housekeeping, vacuuming, sweeping
Tolerable, but not pleasant, odors Overflowing garbage cans Light-to-medium mildew in bathroom or kitchen Moderately soiled food preperation surfaces |
| 3 | Visible clutter outdoors
Items normally stored indoors evident outside (TV, sofa) 2 or more appliances broken or not functioning Inappropriate and/or excessive use of electric and extension cords Light structural damage limited to 1 part of home; recent (less than 6 months) |
Pets exceed local Humane Society limits by 1-3 animals, excluding well-cared-for puppy or kitten litters less than 4 months old
Stagnant fish tank Poorly maintained reptile aquarium; odor and waste Bird droppings not recently cleaned Audible, but not visible, evidence of rodents Light flea infestation Medium amount of spider webs inside house |
Visible clutter outdoors
Narrowed hall and stair 1 bathroom or bedroom not fully useable; i.e. items stored in shower Small amounts of 1-2 obviously hazardous substances, chemicals, substance spills, broken glass |
Excessive dust
Bed linens, including pillow, show evidence of dirt, long time use No evidence of any recent vacuuming or sweeping Heavily soiled food preperation surfaces Obvious and irritating odor Unused, full or odoroud garbage cans Dirty or soiled laundry throughout house, exceeding 3 hamper-size baskets per bedroom |
| 4 | Structural damage to part of the home (longer then 6 month)
Mold or mildew on walls or floors Inappropriate use of appliance: storing paper in oven; storing nonfood items in refrigerator ( beyond batteries, film) Evidence of damage to 2 or more sections of wallboard Faulty weather protection: deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundation or floors, including broken windows or doors; missing or damaged gutters/downspouts Hazardous electrical wiring Odor or evidence of sewage backup |
Pets exceed local Humane Society limits by 4 animals (any type)
Obvious aged animal waste exceeding 2-3 recent "accidents" Pet dander on all furnishings Pet has free range with evidence of destructive behavior, clawed furnishings, chewed doors or frame Excessive spiders and webs Bats squirrels, racoons in attic or room Flea infestation |
Designated bedroom unusable; using living area or sleeping on sofa or floor
Hazardous materials stored inside of home, e.g. gasoline, aged rusted and leaking paint or household chemical cans and bottles Excessive combustible and highly flammable packed material in living area or attached garage |
Rotting food on counters
1-15 aged canned goods with buckled tops and sides No covers on beds, sleeping directly on mattress, lice on bedding or furnishings No clean dishes or untensils locatable in kitchen |
| 5 | Structure damage obvious in home
Broken walls No electrical power except for rural homes not services by power companies No water connections No sewer; septic system nonoperational Standing water in basement or room Fire hazard; hazardous material or contaminants storage exceeds local ordinances |
Pets dangerous to occupents and/or guest
Rodents evident and in sight Mosquito or insect infestations Regional "critter" infestations; i.e. snakes in interior of home |
Kitchen and bathroom unusable due to clutter
Client sleeping elsewhere as house is not liveable |
Human defecation
Rotting food More then 15 aged canned goods with buckeled tops and sides |
| This document is to be used as an assessment/guideline tool only. The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization is not responsible for any work performed be a professional organizer or other related professional when using the NSGCD Clutter-Hoarding Scale. | ||||
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