When you look at professional or chic looking people on a daily basis, rarely do they look their part if they are dressed shabby or with wrinkly clothes. No matter how educated or knowledgeable someone maybe, unfortunately, your outer appearance can be the judge of your characters in some countries or by some people’s standards. […]

When it comes to explaining how to organise your life (& keep it that way) there are few more knowledgeable than Craig (A Tidy Mind – London) We’re excited to share his most recent blog packed full of simple tips. It’s never too late to organise your life. And you’re never too old or ‘set […]

The comfort and ongoing functionality of a home is so important. Although we primarily work with clients to declutter and organise their homes, sometimes, we see important issues surface. Clients may be burying their heads in the sand when it comes to these. But procrastinating can make the consequences more serious. In order to stop […]

Most of us end up with far too much stuff in our homes – could some of it be clutter? That depends on a lot of things as clutter to one person is treasure to another! There’s also the question of whether you need to declutter or is it more about how to optimise your […]

Have you considered a ‘Skip Bag’? When working with a client recently, we needed a waste disposal solution, beyond visiting the local tip. The job was a small garage declutter & organise rather than a house clearance but we knew that a decent amount of waste would be generated, including recyclable materials such as wood, […]

Top 5 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Tips Clean and well-maintained carpets and upholstery give a good impression about the appearance of your home. However, with children and pets constantly messing things around, maintaining high levels of cleanliness can be an uphill task. Adults too often accidentally spill beverages and food on the upholstery or carpet, […]

How it works – Decluttering & Organising Have you ever asked yourself – what does a professional organiser do? Organising and Decluttering is heavy work. It is not only physically demanding but mentally demanding too. In one session you will be making a lot of decisions. It is easy to get tired and want to […]

How common is it for people to keep hold of unused items “just in case”? What do you think causes this? I phrase I hear commonly is: ‘I might need it’. People actually feel fearful that should they let something go, they will experience real upset if the situation arises where the item would come […]

This post is for those who often have a big tidy up, after which he house looks great….for a day or so….but gradually things slip and you’re back to where you started. It’s so frustrating! And feels soul destroying. So how do you maintain a clutter-free house? How do you keep it tidy so you […]

Decluttering paperwork Don’t over complicate it. Ask yourself simple questions such as: Do I need to retrieve this info? Can I obtain this online? Do I have duplicated info? Have a recycling/shredding bag box ready as well as an “action” box. Take each piece of paper in turn, ask yourself the questions and make a […]