The Man Who Hasn't Cleaned in 3 Decades | Hoarders

1 in 20 people have a problem with hoarding - this extreme compulsion to stockpile items or not throw things away can have a severe impact on your wellbeing.
Our dedicated team are here to dig people out from being trapped in their own homes.
In this episode: Arthur’s 2 bed flat is packed with piles of junk he can’t bear to throw away. A carpet of newspapers covers every inch of the floor and as a result, family and friends have stopped visiting and he even spent his 70th birthday alone. Amongst the mountain of rubbish is a clue as to why he can’t throw anything away. He’s worried that if he loses his things, he will lose a part of himself... For deep cleaning experts Caz and Tee this is going to be their toughest assignment ever.
Meanwhile, hoarder Khim Sim is getting married to her fiancé Jim but first she must clear her hoard so he can move in. Will it be out with the hoard and in with the new husband?
In London, Mandi’s passion for vintage clothes is out of control. A mountain of clothes, bags and shoes line every wall and all the floors in her house. It’s a mission to even navigate from room to room. When her hoard is valued at over £25,000 will she want to cash in or keep it?
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[@brendasnow8255]

I don’t care if it’s a repeat, but this isn’t clutter, it’s filth. Arthur, there is danger, from bugs and bacteria.

[@Katarina-ds5mj]

There’s no way I would drink a cup of tea made in Arthur’s kitchen. He lives inside a biohazard of filth and bacteria. The fish blood palm print on his kitchen wall from decades ago is a fitting touch.

[@celestia8165]

I hope Arthur is still okay. I really liked him. He has a good soul and should be cherished.

[@me-wi7mr]

Absolutely he should be cherished.

[@alinewright1093]

When you live in the mess, you don't see it anymore.

[@viatico999]

Such a gentle and kind man.. I hope he is fine now

[@BakaNeBaka]

This episode has it all - A sweet guy who clearly needs not just the cleaning help but it would be great for him to socialize as well + the lady whose collection was actually worth it + the lady who found love and a crashing bed.... Ha

[@missymurphy9002]

Mandy's collection will quickly drop in value when not stored correctly 😢🇦🇺

[@lp5554]

It's beyond me how people have the time to shop so much, not to mention the willingness to spend so much money. But that's just me.

[@aprilsmith3683]

Made me cry now... Thank you for helping him... He is visibly grateful... 🇿🇦

[@margaretalbert69]

The problem with vintage clothing is that women are built differently in todays world unless u r a size 0 or 2

[@andrealacey2147]

I just don't get hoarding. Clutter makes me feel like I'm being suffocated and it psychologically chases me. Anyone else feel this way?

[@lp5554]

Yes, it's difficult to think in a mess. It's hard to plan and organize to get things done when you're surrounded with chaos and filth.

[@Katarina-ds5mj]

I’m with you. I couldn’t live like that. But from what I’ve learned from watching these hoarder stories is those who suffer from this disorder associate their piles of stuff (even if it’s nasty or garbage) with being safe and protected like a cocoon. So losing it or seeing someone remove it causes intense anxiety and fear.

[@noonespecial4171]

You say you don't understand yet missed the clue - they feel safer, secure in the clutter, like a shield.

[@cokeycookie]

I don't get it either but, I look at hoarding as a way to deal with their life as an alcoholic, etc....

[@rebacarmack8335]

Eww- that’s nasty. Who could lay down in that mess? I’m embarrassed for people to come to our house- definitely would not invite anyone in to that mess. Good for Mandy!!! I think her business would be great

[@mclovin6829]

I put this show on when I'm cleaning my house. I don't know what that says about me or the show, but it seems to help lol

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

I really feel for Arthur! 😢

[@sharonread7674]

If the audio tapes were so valuable , with the voices of his parents on why did he let them get strewn and damaged all over the place. It doesn't make sense.

[@noonespecial4171]

Because he believes he can control everything with his mind, just by thinking. Thinking they were safe means they are, to him , that's why these people suffer badly when reality is shown to them. Because they disconnected, 100% believe every thought is truth, is who they are.

[@sharonread7674]

@@noonespecial4171 Thanks for explaining. 🤗

[@RyanSheckler60]

What bothers me is when people can admit that they are hoarders and have a problem but say I’m not going to make any sacrifices and they also in the same sentence say that things have to change yet things won’t change and get better if they don’t make sacrifices and yes I get that hoarding is a mental illness and that is not just as simple as cleaning but the person has to make sacrifices and put in the hard work and make the changes that can help you in the long run

[@missymurphy9002]

Especially if they want to reconnect with family and friends 🇦🇺

[@noonespecial4171]

Because the mind and heart are disconnected. Obviously.

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 omg 😱 its a real mess! 😢😢

[@laurenrayna7867]

No one noticed it was a ball gag as the light switch pulley system?

[@jessicameyer7247]

I came to the comments for this.. 😮

[@Brooklynlife1000]

I looked in the comments to make sure I'm not imagining it LOL.

[@noonespecial4171]

They were originally used for procedures and surgery in the mouth and throat, or for opening the mouths of patients who could not do so themselves. Hes a hoarder. Not everybody is perverted. Well maybe you....

[@debbiedavis5203]

I myself find that less is more for me personally

[@dorisbrinkerhoff8124]

he seems to be a very kind man

[@mayberry6933]

Considering what was hanging from Arthur's bathroom.... Arthurs got some freak in him 😉😏

[@noonespecial4171]

They were originally used for procedures and surgery in the mouth and throat, or for opening the mouths of patients who could not do so themselves. Hes a hoarder. Hoardes have all kinds of stuff they will mot use even food. Not everybody is perverted ffs.

[@mayberry6933]

@@noonespecial4171 Never said he was perverted.

[@mcd08]

​@@noonespecial4171dude you need a hobby you're all over this comment section lmao

[@worldsworstneighbours]

Poor Arthur

[@emilybaumeister4980]

Those ladies deserve a wonderful raise cleaning up Authors life

[@margaretalbert69]

I have 10 sundresses and thought i had too many😂

[@malibumusicnews1371]

Make a list of hoarders so poor people can go get stuff.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

You must be very short of content; you keep pulling the wool over our eyes thinking we are too stupid to realize that they are all REPEATS.

[@noonespecial4171]

And you must have missed the reality that episodes are protected and require permission to be uploaded on youtube. Oh dear ! 🤣

[@HikikomoriDev]

...I think hoarding has actually been solved since the past 30 and 10 years and thus has become obsolete. Scanners have been around for a very long time, ~30 years or so, he could have scanned all that paper onto a single hard disk over the years and had an empty floor. VR consumer Technology has been around for 10+ years, he could have done photogrammetry on all of his items in his house and have it all one disk simply as 3D objects. All he needed was a bit of effort, a computer, a paper scanner and 3D scanner and he could have stored all of his things on one single VR environment where many could have visited his virtualized collection. Then he could had thrown away everything and while at it had the government and his neighbor's eyes off his property finally. Hoarding is actually very good, but sometimes people have to help themselves into managing it. This man, if he would have gotten with the times, would have had a serene and clean place while keeping everything on a VR world the public could see... Because... what's the use if the world can't see your hoard anyway. Gotta think.

[@Beauty4AshesBoutique]

Always stems from a major loss - removing items and cleaning their living space doesn't remove the issue in their mind and emotions which is why they do it all over again for security but usually don't realize it. Would love to see more footage with actual help.

[@MichelleKennedy-sd5yl]

If my dad lived like that I would help clean, maybe sit outside for coffee til it was done,not eat there probably as his not clean enough for me.🎉

[@teijaalanko5165]

Oh my good this everything people's home,,very sad this. But good you help this everybade people's. 👌😍💃🕺👍👍👍🏡🏠🏚🏘Thank you this good video. And hope its need helping,,this many people's its very long time and sic too. Beace this you help. 🤗👍👍💟💟❣❣

[@silveryrealm]

so sad to see that the daughter is all away leaving her father like this. she is just a bad daughter.

[@DT-ml7ob]

This gentleman clearly has psychological issues. He needs help not judgement 😢

[@maureentaylor4939]

Did anyone see the ball gag in Arthur bathroom?

[@noonespecial4171]

They were originally used for procedures and surgery in the mouth and throat, or for opening the mouths of patients who could not do so themselves. Hes a hoarder. Not everybody is perverted....

[@oceacinta]

Hoarders need to learn that the accumulation of things that aren’t used is such a waste and detrimental to the environment in the long term. Humans over consume where does it end up? Landfill 😫

[@me-wi7mr]

Oh sweet Arthur

[@CAdams93]

Disgusting 🤢

[@Bcaus3_]

17:13 😂😂 she done lost it.

[@casslight]

Someone please answer seriously. Where do they bathe and use the toilet?

[@rbancal4768]

❤❤

[@margaretalbert69]

He's 70😮 i thought he was 80 or more😮

[@DebraJMSmith]

Is he kidding? He doesn't understand why people don't visit him? His home is sickening! Nobody can be so foolish, as to not understand why people don't want to be in that filth!

[@eileenkung5839]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@cindypowers1247]

See you have to send them somewhere else and just do it because they say they are ready but then when they start going through stuff the memories start coming back and they change their minds

[@alinatr2693]

Love how hoarders always say that their behavoir isn't related to mental illnes🫠 yeah suuuuure

[@noonespecial4171]

Do you identify with your thoughts? Do you listen to them and believe them? No? That makes you not mentally ill then if you don't 😁

[@gijose83]

what is the average age of hoarders

[@malibumusicnews1371]

He can invite homeless to help