FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
WHY SHOULD I HIRE A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER?
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Saves Time
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Expert Perspective
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Objective Decisions
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Brings peace to your life
Professional organizer can do something you haven't been able to do by yourself for weeks or even years - to organize your place faster and more effectively with efficient systems, customized storage solutions and expert advice. ​ All we need from you is your commitment to declutter. Trust the process and enjoy the outcome! The value you will get is priceless!
SHOULD I BE EMBARRASSED?
No need to be embarrassed. No shame. No judgement here!
WHAT DOES A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER DO?
We help decluttering, developing strategies for organization, organizing and enacting a plan to keep the place in shape. In general rules:
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Not a professional cleaner/housekeeper
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Not a personal or life organizer
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Not an interior designer ​
The goal of a professional organizer is to design an organizational system that caters to your lifestyle and will help make your living space as peaceful and efficient as possible.
WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO ORGANIZING?
Keep it simple, easy, and functional.
Organizing should make your life easier and better. Mise en place: “putting in place" or “gathering” is extremely important for organization. For example, when medicine is only at the bathroom and office supplies at office instead of throughout the house, anyone can find things easily.
WHAT'S THE ORGANIZATION PROCESS?
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Understand your goals
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Set the expectations
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Sort (keep/donate/toss)
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Group
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Find functional spots and ways for items
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Review the outcome
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Recommend you tips
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO ORGANIZE?
It depends on how much stuff you have and is hard to estimate. Our clients see improvement after one four-hour session, but most of our clients require multiple sessions. We fix something you haven't been able to solved yourself for years, much quicker and effective than you do! We will leave your home refreshed and organized with a space and a system that you can maintain easily.
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The more stuff you have, the longer it takes to organize.
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If you declutter before our visit, it makes it faster to complete.
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If you have to declutter with us, it'll take longer
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Typically, each room (with lots of stuff) takes 8-14 hours. Garage tends to take longer than that.
WHAT IF I’M NOT SURE HOW MANY SESSIONS I NEED?
Start with one session, and then decide if more are needed. It's totally up to you - complete makeover or partial yet the most difficult parts are done by a professional. we're here for whatever you need.
DO I NEED TO WORK WITH YOU?
Some clients prefer to organize with us, some not. It's all up to you. So long as you tell us what to keep (since we can't decide it for you), you don't need to stay with us. Most clients go out or do something else while we work.
SHOULD I DO ANYTHING BEFORE YOU COME?
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Ensure safe conditions (firearms etc.)
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Arrange for housecleaning services as needed
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It is helpful to have empty boxes, baskets, storage bins, as well as a step stool, and zip-lock bags.
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Matching hangers are a must for closet organization.
SHOULD I BUY CONTAINERS IN ADVANCE?
If you want to buy stuff, you could. I could definitely use it. I generally recommend my clients not to buy anything till I assess the situations first.
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Most people already have tools I can repurpose.
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We can suggest you better tools for what you really need. People tend to get wrong tools in vain.
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We don't believe a waste - don't buy things unless you do need it.
It's easy to spend $$$ on tools. But you can organize with $, too. We can be flexible for your budgets and needs and give you the best option if you need to buy anything.
DO YOU CLEAN?
We organize, but don't deep clean.
However, we wipe off shelves before placing things in order. It's a good idea that having some cleaning tools (all-purpose cleaner, towels, wet wipes etc.) available for us. Cleanliness and organization are hand in hand. If you have big spills on the shelves and draws, you could clean up a before I come. Or, you can hire a cleaner after organization so that everything (including inside of shelves) will be completely deep cleaned.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO HIRE A ORGANIZER?
Whenever you think you want to make your life easier:
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Moving
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Undergoing a renovation project
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Preparing for a new baby or the addition of another family member
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Having a pile of clutter
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Setting up a better system for household or business
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
We don't mean this to be a temporary fix. We set a simple yet lasting organizing system that our clients can keep it up easily. Our clients will also learn all the organizing tips to ensure "organizing" will be normal, a lifestyle habit.
However, many of our clients ask us to come back periodically to check and hit the reset button. Our clients frequently tell us they wished they called us sooner.
CAN I BRING MY FAMILY OR/AND FRIENDS?
Yes! If you're unsure, need more support or make it fun, why not? Organizing skills are rather "learned" skills than natural talent. Our system is very simple and applies to anywhere. Why not to learn all the organizing tips so that you can organize yourself easily? Our goal is to provide you the long-lasting solutions for your organization. It's really fun, so bring anyone!
DO I HAVE TO DECLUTTER ALL?
Not always, though we do declutter in general. It's up to you. However, we can maximize your space you have but can't extend it. Declutter by keeping only what you love and need and removing clutter you don't need. is extremely important part of organization. You can have a few scissors instead of 20. We might suggest to donate cardigans you haven't worn for years. Small steps can make differences. We act based on your pace and style.