FAQs
Have questions about our services? Our FAQs are here to give you clarity on what to expect and how we make the decluttering process smooth, supportive, and stress-free.
What spaces do you address?
I focus on creating order and functionality in the areas of your home that impact your daily life most. Our services include:
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Bedrooms
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Closets
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Bathrooms
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Kitchens & Pantries
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Laundry & Mud Rooms
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Playrooms
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Craft Rooms
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Offices
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Flex Spaces
Please note: At this time, I do not service garages, attics, or outdoor workspaces.
I’m interested in hiring you, so what’s the next step?
Great! To get the ball rolling, please fill out the contact form. Once I receive it, I'll reach out to you to schedule a 20-minute (free) in-person consult so we can chat. You can tell me about the projects you’d like help with and I can answer any questions you have about how I work.
How much will it cost?
My current rate is $50/hour with a 2 hour minimum. I take cash, check, or Zelle. You can pay via Venmo but it’s an additional 1.9% to cover Venmo’s service fee for business transactions.
How does it work? What’s the process?
I work using a 4-step method: collect, categorize, cut-out, contain.
Collect: We’ll start by collecting any obvious trash and removing it. Next, we’ll take anything that doesn’t belong in the room and set it aside so we can focus solely on the items that belong in this space.
Categorize: Here’s where you get to take your first break! I’ll dive into the items in the room and begin categorizing them to make it easy for you to see what you have. That way, you’ll be able to make decisions quickly on what to keep and what to discard.
Cut-out: This is where you come in. We’ll set up a comfortable, clear space for you to work, such as a table, bed, or countertop. Then your job is just to make decisions on what stays and what goes. Having trouble or anxiety making decisions? Don’t worry, I’ll be there to coach you through the process and keep you focused on your goals.
Contain: We’ll repeat the categorize and cut-out steps until the room is complete. As you’re making decisions, I’ll start placing items in specific ‘homes’ that make sense to you (like with like, everyday items at eye level, infrequently-used items down low or up high). I'll take one carload per day we work together of your donations and bring them to the Goodwill.
We’ll spend the last bit of our time talking through organizing products that will support you staying organized, such as drawer dividers, bins, baskets, etc. I’ll take measurements and make labels if you want them. Then, after our session, I’ll send you a detailed email with links to all the resources we discussed.
How long will it take?
It really depends. The amount of time can vary widely for 2 reasons:
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Different decision-making speeds. Some clients make decisions quickly and we move quickly as a result. Some clients need to talk through each decision and so the process takes longer.
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Different densities of items. One client’s drawer may hold twenty pairs of socks, and that will go quickly. Another client’s drawer may hold hundreds of tiny items, each representing a decision and action, and that will take longer.
Since decision fatigue is real, we usually cap 1 day of work at 6 hours, but we’ll check in to see how you’re feeling and adjust to longer or shorter as necessary.
I’ll be able to give you a rough estimate when we have our consultation.
Do I need to be there the whole time?
Most of the time, yes. If you need to take a call or a Zoom meeting, I can work ahead of you, but you make the final decisions on what stays and what goes.
If you have small children, I strongly suggest that you schedule child care for our work session so that you can focus.
Do you work weekends?
Yes! I’m flexible most Sundays through Wednesdays.
Do I need to do anything to prepare?
If we are working on your kitchen, please have all of the dishes clean so we can easily go through them. Likewise, if we we are working on your closet or bedroom, please have all of your clothes clean (they don't need to be put away, just clean so we can go through them).
I'm limited on the amount I can spend, but I still need help.
If you'd prefer to schedule a session based around time rather than project completion, that works too! Let's say you have $100 maximum that you can spend - I will come over and do as much as I can during that time. If we don't finish your project, hopefully we'll have started enough momentum together and you'll be able to finish on your own.
I have more questions.
I'm happy to answer them! Feel free to reach out via email to info@declutterwithcare.net.