My wife is a bit of a hoarder.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

14. She's probably more of a clutterer than a hoarder.

I don't understand hoarding, but I do understand cluttering. I'm a clutterer. In my case, at least, it's more a matter of not being disciplined or organized enough to sort the stuff out and get rid of it. The place isn't dirty, and I throw away trash and broken things; I just have too much damn stuff that I don't need or use. I have no particular attachment to most things and I'd be quite happy if someone just came in and took most of it away. Hoarders, on the other hand, can't bear to part with their stuff even if it's useless garbage. I'd guess that your wife isn't a true hoarder but still prefers to be in control of the process of getting rid of things; so as long as she trusts you and gives you permission to remove things you should be able to manage the clutter.

And then when you're finished you can come over to my place.