Whilst, technically, midsummer night has been and gone, we are clearly in the middle of a sizzling summer. It can be tempting to neglect the cleanliness, or at least the tidiness, of our homes due to living outside most of the time. However! it’s essential not to neglect the need for a midsummer clean as […]

I never thought I’d say it but I think it’s a bit too hot at the moment! For non-UK readers, this country is having a prolonged bout of scorching weather. On the one hand, I love it, but it also comes with challenges… Are you struggling to breathe in your home whilst we have this […]

Part of the passion of being a declutterer is finding truly treasured possessions which add value to life and maintaining them so that they last. I recently decided to buy a memory foam mattress because it is amazing for alleviating back and neck pain while creating the perfect sleeping surface. It is comfortable, controls the […]

Don’t let the name scare you. Far from being a morbid or violent process, Swedish Death Cleaning is all about organising your life and your possessions more mindfully. If you’re looking to minimise meaningless clutter and instil a sense of calm and order in your home, then read on to find out more. What is […]

What does it mean to Be Organised? Many people resolve to be more organised but as a standalone goal, it is WAY too big. As a result, it isn’t achievable and when people inevitably fail, they assume they just aren’t (and will never be) ‘that kind of person’ In fact, being organised comprises of many small […]

I generally clean as I go during decluttering and organising sessions. A cleared space is a golden opportunity to give a surface a refresh and I simply couldn’t bear to put something back in a dusty cupboard. However, I don’t like strong chemicals. I’m convinced they are partially to blame for the rise of allergies […]

This post was written for National Spring Cleaning Week (NSCW) 6-12th March 2017 but is relevant to any time of year when the fancy takes you to give your home a deep clean! APDO Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers joined forces with NSCW for the very first time in 2017 The connections are obvious since […]