A Slob Comes Clean
Dana K White from ASlobComesClean.com shares reality-based cleaning, decluttering and organizing tips based on her own deslobification process. As she finds ways to keep her own home under control she shares cleaning, decluttering, and organizing strategies, that work in real life. And she's funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com
- When should we remove containers? For example, bookshelves, entryway tables, desks, buffets, china cabinets, etc.
- My hubby and I are following your steps. We have different "where would I look for it first" locations. Do you have any thoughts or advice?
- I am having trouble following your steps because I have three active children. Do you have an...
Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful and end up feeling worse.
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My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling stressed about identifying things in the first three steps. Trash, Easy Stuff, and Duh Donations.
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The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert Megs Crawford. I found this conversation fascinating, and I think you will too!
https://www.adhdwithjennafree.com/
My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Create a new spot for something.....and remember it when I need it again
- Apply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenance
- Declutter the garden
This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids' bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more!
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Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control.
Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50!
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I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control.
Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50!
Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Dealing with Identity Clutter
- Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour
- Getting rid of high-value stuff
Join a live 6 week decluttering workshop taught by one of Dana's certified coache...
Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!”
- So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status?
- What do you do when you have an item that needs something done, e.g., an old laptop that needs stuff taken off before disposa...
People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home.
Take Your House Back is on Sale!
A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically.
Take Your House Back is on Sale!
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It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Balance relaxing and keeping on top of things
- Purposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to better utilize the space in my home
- Conquering the car clutter
I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it's hard to declutter when circumstances aren't ideal. Lucky for us, the No Mess Decluttering Method works in any situation.
- We live in an older home with zero closets, not for clothes, nothing for linens. I am struggling so hard with “take it there now” when nothing seems to have a home that makes sense.
- Do you have any suggest...
My Layers of a Clean House video (below) is my most watched video. It gets very different reactions from different people. Today, I'm talking about why it is so important to understand the layers of a clean house.
Watch my Layers of a Clean House video here.
Take Your House Back is on Sale!
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I know! It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the US when this releases! But this is the time of year when special events may happen in your house, even if they don’t happen very often the rest of the year. I’m sharing my own prep for hosting a large family gathering even in the midst of busy life.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Declutter my daughter's room and set her up with a routine for keeping it tidy.
- Successfully meal plan.
- Determine what to do with sentimental items.
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I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. And, spoiler . . . the Container Concept is pretty much always the answer. Hearing how it applies to all of these different situations will help you apply it to your situation!
Mentioned: The Container Concept Explained video
The questions answered in this episode:
- Help! My magazine clippings have invaded my clutter threshold. The clippings are im...
When you feel stretched thin, adding one more thing is painful! Even if it’s a little thing that normally wouldn’t feel like a big deal! I’m sharing ways to alleviate the pressure of feeling stretched thin.
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Those of us who struggle (big time) with clutter love to feel prepared for anything (and everything). The idea of decluttering can feel like giving up on that, and when worst-case scenarios actually happen, all those panicky feelings flare up and make it hard to let go of clutter.
The solution is not to pretend bad things can’t happen. It’s to accept reality. It’s reality that bad things happen. It’s also reality that keeping more s...
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