I tried a professional decluttering service — a month later, is my kitchen still tidy?

A professional decluttering service was called for when Jess Casey decided it was finally time to clear some of the mess that has built up in her home

Jess Casey and Anne Marie with some of bags Anne Marie is taking away. Pictures: Eamon Ward

I was recovering from wisdom tooth surgery when I was asked if I’d like to open up my home for a professional decluttering, putting its mess on display in all its glory.

Not exactly a den of tranquility even at the best of times, the house has descended into utter chaos in the time it’s taken to wrench my wisdom teeth out.