Where Do You Start When You're Decluttering?

Where Do You Start When You're Decluttering?

Author: Angela Brown April 25, 2022 Duration: 5:05

Where do you start when you're decluttering? It can be so overwhelming if you've been storing and saving stuff for years. Instead of trying to #declutter and get organized all at once, focus on the easy stuff first. The reason we've created the #cluttercorner for you is to break decluttering into small chunks where we remove the emotional attachments. This allows us to make decisions about the things we currently own, and new rules about stuff we buy, store and save moving forward.

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*** WHERE DO YOU START WHEN YOU'RE DECLUTTERING CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - Where do you start when you're decluttering?
0:17 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru
0:33 - Should you wait to declutter til you are on medical leave?
1:01 - Are you hanging on to organization systems you never used?
1:36 - Should you keep old files you used to need but are now obsolete?
2:06 - Do you still need to store hard copies vs. electronic files?
3:13 - Should you toss something even if you spent good money for it?
4:00 - What is rule 3 of the clutter corner?
4:10 - Get rid of the easy stuff first

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Angela Brown, known to many as the House Cleaning Guru, hosts Ask a House Cleaner, a daily resource that feels more like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend than a formal lesson. This podcast lives in the practical, sometimes messy, world of maintaining a home or running a cleaning service. Each episode is built directly from listener questions, which means the topics are always relevant and grounded in real challenges. You’ll hear specific strategies for tackling stubborn stains on various surfaces, the nuances of different cleaning techniques, and advice on selecting the right tools for the job. Beyond the physical work, Angela delves into the less-discussed aspects of the craft, such as managing client relationships and effective ways to market a cleaning business for those who do this professionally. The guidance is consistently actionable, designed to be applied immediately whether you’re caring for your own garden, organizing a leisure space, or building a career. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, demystifying tasks that can often feel overwhelming. By focusing on daily, digestible insights, this podcast builds a comprehensive education in home care and business acumen over time. It’s a reliable source for anyone who wants their environment to be cleaner and their process to be smarter, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
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