The Clutter Image Rating is a tool that helps initially assess levels of clutter and standardise definitions of clutter by showing a series of images depicting rooms in various stages of clutter.  This allows the individual, the professional, or another observer to select the image on the scale that best corresponds with the state of the main rooms in the home.

 

The CIR contains three sets of 9 pictures to clarify the level of clutter in the kitchen, the living room, bathroom, and the bedroom. The living room photos can be used to rate other types of rooms in the home.  In general, rooms that are rated as picture #5 or higher indicate a probable hoarding problem/HD diagnosis.