Theres no denying it: Sometimes chaos wins and the clutter takes over.
When its time to clean those out, it can feel downright impossible.
We reached out to professional organizers for guidance about things they wouldneverdo while organizing a home.
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Lucky for us, they are willing to share some of their tips.
Never Stop Before the Job Is Done
Don’t leave your organizing project hanging!
Plus, you’ll avoid theclutter-causing guiltof unfinished tasks.
We typically take everything out of a given space and sort similar items together.
But this process isn’t neat.
Know that it’s going to be messy before it’s beautiful.
At the end of the day, our client is the ultimate decision maker.
After a good purge, sort, and macro-organization, often times we need totally different product.
So, the shopping spree they did prior is a waste of time!
I always tell clients to wait until they have purged, THEN make a list of products needed.
“I would never advise my clients to get rid of everything or to purge items without careful consideration.
The more people you have living or working in your space, the more labels its helpful to have.
We’re good stewards of the environment and love rehoming items to those in need,” says Moen.
ROYGBIV may be trendy on TikTok, but this style of organizing isnt necessarily the easiest system to maintain.
Never Break Your Trust
Our clients put a lot of trust in us.
We enter their personal spaces and have access to their most precious possession," says Lewis.
“Professional Organizers take this very seriously and wouldnever break this trust.
says Marcia Sloman ofUnder Control Organizing.
‘When someone reaches out to a Professional Organizer, they’re looking for help not judgment.
The reasons vary for those who have accumulated stuff or are unable to organize.
Everyone’s life situation is different and each individual’s skill skill set unique.
We’re there to provide a service which accommodates their personality and satisfies their need.
Lewis agrees: Many of our clients come to us during times of transition or trauma.
Professional Organizers come to the table with an open heart and a proverbial sign stating No Judgment Here!”
Again, this is all about trust, says Ben Soreff ofHouse 2 Home Organizing.
