The UK weather has been quite summery recently but it’s definitely still Spring. With that in mind and with most of us spending far more time at home, so it’s a good time to start deep cleaning. Although we declutter and organise primarily, we often research cleaning questions for clients. One is how to properly […]

It’s thought that around 16% of under 35’s have got a cleaner. Many of these people are still paying off student debts, they don’t own a home, they have credit card bills, and they are struggling financially. Yet, they prioritise hiring people to make their lives easier.  Long gone are the days where only the […]

Why does mess lead to so much stress? Over-stimulation Lots of physical possessions in homes bombard people.  Much like a baby who feels overwhelmed with all the colour and noise of a large array of toys and instead chooses to play with a simple cardboard box, the senses can become overloaded and a longing for simplicity prevails. […]

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 […]