I watch this video so many times it's almost embarrassing. I keep it on while im doing my decluttering and other housework. It's like I'm working alongside Dana! Thanks for the company 😊
I do the exact same thing!!! Any time I have to force myself to clean because I’m buried alive - I put this on. And I move one item at a time. And I have to pause the video when I leave the room 😂
“How do you get over decluttering regret? You’ll live!” Too funny 😂 You didn’t even hesitate to toss that little one-armed statue. I’m loving this video and I’m getting rid of stuff as I’m watching it.
Totally didn't realize this video was an hour long when I clicked it, but watched the entire way through and it was a lot of fun. Seeing real spaces in real homes cleaned up definitely helps motivate and you two were so funny together. :)
This is the kind of decluttering video that is ACTUALLY helpful! Despite what the creators say, "montage" videos are not helpful. Despite what the creators say, a pile of clothes on a chair and throw pillows not strategically placed is not a cluttered house. I'm so sick of creators making these useless, offensive videos clearly just to bring in the views. They spend more time bragging over their clean, organized mansions, then giving us quality content. Dana, YOU are quality content! Thank you so much! I'm moving long distance in 5-6 months and I cannot begin to express how needed this video was! Love you!
Finally! Someone who understands my problem when I try to declutter. Over analyzing and making too many keep to go through later piles! These questions are wonderful to get me going!
I know I'm late to the party but it's so refreshing to see some of the videos from RESELLERS! That extra layer of "I can sell it" makes decluttering so much harder. Good to know it can be done.
Don't have a "Keep box" because it's just a procrastination box; instead, immediately put the item where it belongs." "Put things in the first place where you would look for them if you needed it." This is important. Thank you for all of these tips.
A keep basket is a good idea if you get distracted easily. If i tried putting away every single item one by one, it would take me forever because i would start doing something else while i was away from the decluttering scene. But once the basket is full, i would have a break by putting it all away.
@@thatswhatisaid8908 I thought that too. I get easily distracted too. Just today I got distracted by helping my daughter clean a damn stool with a toothpick! But I have so many “keep boxes” all over my house. Then I’d go through the keep boxes and sort them and spawn 3 new keep boxes. They flipping multiplied! Take it there now, is helping me get things where they belong.
I turn my laundry basket (empty of course) into my keep basket. It keeps me focused by not having me go all over the place and getting distracted, but since I have to do laundry, I must deal with what is in my keep basket. It doesn't have to be right that second, but it does have to be done by the time laundry is afoot.
Janet is a sweetheart and she did such a good job of getting rid of things. I hope you do more decluttering with her. (I’m guessing she has other clutter prone areas 😉)
Yes, I agree we need another video with Janet! I've decluttered a closet and my kids' toys by repeat playing this video. I have it in and it's like I'm decluttering right with Dana and Janet 🤣👍🏼
At first I wasn’t going to watch this, thought it was too long; but the title intrigued me. I am so glad I watched it! And I am buying the book! I am an organized person when it comes to drawers, shelves, cabinets, closets and such, but the visual clutter is my undoing. I don’t know where to put a certain item, so I will just leave it out until I decide. I really like your philosophy of “where would you look for it.” And your friend Janet is adorable! So glad I found your channel. Thanks, Minimal Mom (aka Dawn) for bringing Dana on my radar!
I leave things out too, when i don't know where they should go. Sometimes i get sick of looking at them, and get rid of them. But in the meantime it's a mess.
This video was amazing & I loved seeing the process done In Real Time. Thank you, Janet for letting us watch your space go from cluttered to gorgeous! Thank you, Dana for taking the time to film it.
Just found you, and after watching, I downloaded your two books. Love your honest but nonjudgmental attitude. Thanks! And thank you to Janet for being brave to welcome all of us into your home!
I am six years late to this party! I am cleaning my kitchen catch all counter as I listen. I ordered your books yesterday, while I wait for them to come I am decluttering while I listen. I love the that if I stop right now, it’s still progress.
Thank you for getting me unstuck! My kitchen island makes me panic because I swear I don't don't know where any of that goes. But I watched this video as I finished up my dishes and then I started decluttering that stupid island. It wasn't that hard after all! The question, "Where does this go?" freaks me out because I'm so used to feeling overwhelmed and not knowing the answer. But "Where would you look for this first?" is something I can answer!
I know this is an old video, but I wanted to say that I LOVE your book! I do exactly as you said, decluttering while I listen to the audible version! I have listened to both your books probably ten times each. I have been decluttering hard for the last two years and you have been my biggest inspiration! Thank you, Dana! :)
I've read your book - love, love, LOVE it! - thank you so much! On Day 5 of "doing the dishes" and cannot believe the difference it has made to how I feel. You're amazing, and I understand myself so much better now. Cannot thank you enough xxxxxxxxxxx
I've been doing the dishes for 2 days. My sink is also the first place we see when we come in the house. My donate pile (that I actually do work out of the home), is in the space most people sit when they stay at my home. I had usually justified not doing the few dishes we had, because it seemed like a waste of water to me. But I do like not having them there for the next time we go to use the kitchen. Plus... I always have a work space ready, and a clear counter for all the things we pile to get ready to GO places 👏👏
You make a great team! Always easier and even fun to declutter with a friend. Very helpful. Thank you for Sharing your personal mess, showing us it can be conquered!
Just don’t do it with someone who thinks they know what you should keep or not. My sister came over to help but wanted to tell me what to do, and since we have different interests this wasn’t helpful - she was judgemental and i felt crushed. Be careful who you ask to help - they are there to HELP only.
Been following you & reading your books for years. Not sure how I missed this video, but God bless you & God bless Janet!! I decluttered one of my kitchen counters while watching this today. Thank you!! Janet, I was comforted seeing another kitchen that looks like mine!! TFS
I have watched this video several times over the year or two and find it always gives me motivation when I have an area that needs some tlc! So relatable!!
Janet is adorable!!! Thank you for a breakdown on the steps!!! I’ve always felt so overwhelmed because I would have a huge mess! I’m going to try your method!
Came here from the Minimal Mom's page simply because I found the name 'A Slob Comes Clean' so refreshing and appropriately down to earth for someone who is trying to tackle their inner slobby self. Can't believe I watched the whole video, but you and Janet are too funny! Thank You for the realism and I'm off to check out some more of your content!
I bought your de-cluttering book a few months ago (clued in by the Minimal Mom) and it has been a game changer! I've been working on de-cluttering intermittently for more than ten years, but your system is the first one that made sense to me. My problem has never been how to organize my possessions, it's been "how do I identify what is excess stuff and what do I do with it?" Mucho thanks!
I think Janet is WAY better than this than I am 😊 but your strategies have already made a difference in my home and I'm grateful to you both for sharing!! I'm the type of person that takes everything out of my overfilled/ over whelming mess of a closet to pack for a trip, I don't get any sleep, and am very grouchy at the beginning of every trip we make!
Indianne G I don't have any mason jars for canning and I'm reading a book on this subject. I've only found 2 boxes of half gallon jars, but a walmart employee who I know has said to get the app bc it will tell me what's in stock in other stores in my area. I'm in Temple Tx but I could go to Waco or Killeen for this stuff too.
This is one of my favorite videos. I learned so much and this is so relatable. I have watched it multiple times over the months since I found you. Thanks for literally changing my life, Dana. I am so thankful for your books and videos and you! ❤
Love these tips! I'm only 4 minutes in, and I am so inspired~ only 3 things.. DONATE box, trash, or put it away now. This is so true! I have SO many boxes, containers, baskets full of "keep items" full of things that I love, but I never made a decision of what to do with them (aka where to put them) so they just ended up in my storage room, or in the back of the closet to "deal with later) um, I mean, never dealt with again. lol. I'm engouraged to watch the rest of the video, and apply the straegies I learn.
Absolutely helped me believe I can declutter twenty years of emotional saving! I have three bins of sewing projects, I even bought a new sewing machine (bought 9 months ago, never used) health issues contribute, just getting supplies ready and making another mess seem overwhelming! Trashed and separated items I know where they belong (Caregivers will help me get items where they belong! Helping my sister by directing her to you! Blessed and clutter-less days!
I have been on my own journey for now at least 5 years, i rarely find anything life changing anymore and i have been doing quite well yet somewhat still unsatisfied. Your container concept and your questionning is very different and im so thankfull i could cry thats what i have been missing, thank you so much. Now i finally feel like i might go somewhere with my crafting room.
I am delighted to have found you and have already obtained all your e-books and been binging on your videos. Several aspects of your decluttering and organizing resonated with me so much more than other channels or authors that I have been recommending your RUclips videos and books to a like-minded friends who also sturggle as I do. I am a 70 year old female retiree, living alone in a 1 bedroom high rise apartment which should make control of my environment that much easier, even though I am by nature a collector, repairer, and stockpiler. There are however, sometimes impediments which create disproportionately large problems which I am having trouble resolving. For example, I have never had a driver's license, nor do any of my few friends still living in this city. I don't know any of the regularly changing neighbours in my building, and I don't have the funds to take taxis to donation locations. Sadly, although they claim to want the items ... no charity including Goodwill, Sally Anne, Value Village, or smaller independent thrift shops will pick up clothing, books, household items, furniture or whatever, from my residence. Similar to the City guidelines insturcting citizens to deliver certain recycleable items like old paint cans, batteries, etc. to specified sites, there is no allowance made for anyone without access to a vehicle (other than looking very nervous when I admit to being a non-driver and slowly stepping away from me like I'm either insane or contageous). It is very discouraging to finally be ready, willing and somewhat able to make progress decluttering, only to be forced to either toss all new or serviceable items in the building's dumpster, or give in to my abhorance of wasting money and 'useful' things and continue to hang on to stuff I should and would finally be willing to part with. Am I wrong to feel that I am being unfairly thwarted by the universe when I finally try to do my best?
I'm only a minute and a half in and laughing because you're describing EXACTLY what I do. I leave the mess all over the house while I clean out a cabinet or drawer or something instead.
Wow I can't believe how much stuff was in that small space! When I first saw it I thought this would be a super quick video lol. Great job and thanks for reinforcing your tips!
I second what D Popper said. Dana, your audiobook is LIFE CHANGING. I have never heard someone talking about decluttering and organizing in a way that is so easy to absorb and implement as you. I bought books by the Flylady and The Slob Sisters, but unfortunately they didn't have audiobooks available (I don't have time to sit down and read a book when I have so much cleaning to do!!). I did see that it seems that they may have eventually made audiobooks but it took so darn long - i really could have used those audios 20 years ago! I have listened to your audiobook about 5 times already, while cleaning my house, and I have to say, it is very easy to listen to and very motivating. I'm really picky about audiobooks, and tend to gravitate with the ones where the speaker has a pleasant, upbeat tone, is motivating, empathetic and funny, and you nailed it. I'm like you - I was in theatre and when I get involved in a project I go ALL OUT, but that tends to make housework kind of fade to the foreground (my friends and family would probably call that an understatement). I just want to tell you thank you so much for creating your books and audio. I bought your audiobook on managing your home, and plan to get the decluttering one next. I sent your website to a friend of mine, who got the decluttering book, and we were both raving about your work and comparing notes. You've really made an impact on those of us OCD workaholics who are trying to change the world with our work, but have been struggling with the housecleaning. It's making my life a lot easier. Thanks from the bottom of my heart, you are a Godsend.
This is so wierd. I wrote on my Fridge Visibility Rule - where would you look for this item first. Within 10 mins I cleared the area behind the door that’s been a dumping ground for months. It’s 11.00 pm and I’m tidying it. 😂😂 Regardless of how tidy my house is, that area was always messy. Thank you so much. I’m getting slogan that printed up for myself. 😂 I’m thrilled !
The where would you look for it and take it there now steps are life changing for me. Seeing Janet's dumping ground cleared out piece by piece was very helpful. Thank you!
I enjoyed your video. It’s nice to see someone thinks like I do. It’s a great strategy & always works well for me while motivating me as well. I have enjoyed cleaning & organizing & when I tell people this, they think I’ve lost my mind.
This was so inspiring. When I looked at the cluttered spot, I felt overwhelmed just as I do when I look at my own most cluttered spots. But you got it completely decluttered. That gives me confidence that even my most challenging places (e.g., the back basement room) will eventually yield to your method. My dining room (an easier spot) has already yielded. Yay! So I'll just keep going until I reach everywhere.
Just an aside: “PS Your not listening” is a good book. It is the story of a teacher who took on an assignment to teach a class of special children who had been declared ‘unteachable’ by others, she knew it wouldn’t be easy. It is an insight into her journey to connect with, and teach these children. The font on the original cover of the book was chosen to look like a child’s hand writing and was based on a note left for the teacher by one of her pupils. Thanks your video. Your simple method works wonders!
Thank you so much for sharing this concept. I play your videos while unpacking my boxes in my new place and I never would have been able to do it without it. My place has less storage and I always got more external storage wasting money cause if you hide it and it appears tidy I thought that that worked until it didn’t. Your concept is breaking that habit of mine. Thank you sooooo much.
Second day of watching you. And the other two ladies. I watched a bunch of your videos binging on you! So woke up yesterday and took photos of my laundry room. Then dove in. Black Trash bag, and donate box. Actually had to first clean the bathroom cupboard out, to hold things that needed to be in there. Made a dent in cleaning. Trash bag has more in it then the donate box. Excited, pumped, Hubby is happy that I have let the guilt go and throw things away! 😇
Dana, you are hilarious! I love how we think alike and struggle alike. I love how you don't shame people like Peter someone. No guilt. If there's space, it's all ok. I am going to try your method, and even go and buy your book. I am so glad I got to meet you through Cas! You go girl!!! And your friend did a phenomenal job❣👏👏👏🎉♥️🏆❣
I feel less alone watching this. And less ashamed. I am a creative soul and I have hundreds of skeins of yarn, a room full of artist supplies and stuff everywhere. I try to arrange it neatly, but there's so much of it, it easily gets out of control. Today, I am feeling the sisterhood of creative souls!
Omggg. I looked around my house & thought, well I don’t have any trash. how wrong was I? Talk about denial…. In the past people ask me, where does this go? And I never know. But I do know where I go and look for things. I’ve just tidied up my whole kitchen, asking “where would I look for this?” THIS IS LIFE CHANGING. Amazing. Thank you. Send me a link to your book please ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You remind me of Reese Witherspoon with your bubbly personality. You are a joy to watch and I’ve learned so much and I’m like a lot of other people I feel like you’re a mothering personality. You teach us what our mothers didn’t.
I’m a type A, my husband is not. He loves to keep things for “what if…” I’m using this technique myself and it makes more sense to me than anything! I’m starting small and will include my husband once I get to the catch all room, which is 95% his stuff. So excited I found you, thank you!!
I love the take it where you would look for it method. I get upset every time I say a place for everything and everything in it’s place because when I was young I had a place for everything and everything in it’s place. Now I’m 61 and disabled and have limited mobility and chronic pain and a lot of stuff. The stuff is driving me CRAZY!
Deborah, my husband is in your same situation, which means that I am, too! Everything needs to be easily accessible, which is not realistically possible. 😕 I understand what you are going through... You are not alone!
Dana, I especially give thanks to your friend Janette(spelling?) for opening her mess to share her progress to the public. Thus I could get the wonderful chance from the opposite side of the earth to learn how to ‘declutter’ in details step by step even seven years has passed~❤
Hey! Have you been able to get started? I started doing my dishes every day...it took about a year but just that one first step and using Dana's steps changed my life :) xoxo
@@debbietampasheher3682 on my days off i try to do what i can. Unfortunately I have a few injuries that make my mobility difficult to do as much as i was able to before. When I can't move one way i change the shore I'm doing to a different one even if i cant finish either i still try to do what I can so i don't feel useless. That in itself when i couldn't move made me feel worse! The pain was horrible but feeling useless really beat me down even more! Even if it takes me the whole day or have to use a cane in the house to get things done i will.
@@m.v.1230 You are doing amazing. I'm sorry to hear about your pain. That's why I like Dana's system! Always progress. We don't start a project that gets messier...always progress :) xoxo
I LOVE this video! It is real-life decluttering!! This is real life right here! I watched /listened to this while decluttering my Counter of Doom (aka giant kitchen counter. I swear it must be built over a vortex of clutter or Indian burial ground or something).
I found you from the minimalist mom - I love you! I found this vid and loved it. Makes my heart sing but I wanted to open every single cupboard and drawer and get rid of the hutch lol. Much love from Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺
I loved the bent nails!! Obviously the person with the garage sale had no idea because it was a hoard item OR they couldn't manage to let them go... so it is easier to let someone else do that! Sometimes I give things to someone close to me to throw out because I (and they) know I just can't do it yet. Or, like this week, I ask my loved one to "decide for me" when I know it's rubbish but just can't bring myself to lock in the actual decision myself.
I have watched this video more than once LOL it is a wonderful 'motivator' for me! ....Janet is so SWEET (as are you!) It just makes me feel better that I CAN DO IT. I get distracted SO EASILY!! I love your & Minimal Mom (which is how I found you!) My biggest issue with decluttering is I would PILE things up! I love the donate box and trash bag concept. And putting something where it goes RIGHT THEN is just genius. I am helping my best friend do some decluttering this weekend with your tips!
Dana, you are so much fun and such a light! I love watching your videos! Not only is your advice great and full of wisdom, but you make me laugh out loud all the time! I love the little faces and jokes you make. I also bought your audio book to listen to while I declutter!! Hahaha! You’re terrific!
Random encounter with Dana after watching Norweigan folk dances as research for a historical fiction book I'm writing. I had already tidied 2 rooms today but my dining table had collected all the "huh?" stuff. When Dana said "That makes me super happy" in regard to someone cleaning a desk while watching, my heart responded as if she encouraged me personally. Thanks, Dana. I'll totally order the audio of your book so I can use 6 hours LOL to deal with a basement 'huh?' pile.
I just found you from clutterbug and minimalist mom. I am about to bing watch all your videos.
Same!!
Ditto
Me too.
The Girl At The Front Desk me too
Boom! Just finished her book, "How to Manage your Home without losing your mind". ♡♡♡ I totally recommend!
I watch this video so many times it's almost embarrassing. I keep it on while im doing my decluttering and other housework. It's like I'm working alongside Dana! Thanks for the company 😊
I'm just watching it again now.
I do the exact same thing!!! Any time I have to force myself to clean because I’m buried alive - I put this on. And I move one item at a time. And I have to pause the video when I leave the room 😂
“How do you get over decluttering regret? You’ll live!” Too funny 😂 You didn’t even hesitate to toss that little one-armed statue. I’m loving this video and I’m getting rid of stuff as I’m watching it.
She was SO READY to declutter. She donated So much so readily
I feel like your process is so gentle. And logical.
Totally didn't realize this video was an hour long when I clicked it, but watched the entire way through and it was a lot of fun. Seeing real spaces in real homes cleaned up definitely helps motivate and you two were so funny together. :)
This is the kind of decluttering video that is ACTUALLY helpful! Despite what the creators say, "montage" videos are not helpful. Despite what the creators say, a pile of clothes on a chair and throw pillows not strategically placed is not a cluttered house. I'm so sick of creators making these useless, offensive videos clearly just to bring in the views. They spend more time bragging over their clean, organized mansions, then giving us quality content. Dana, YOU are quality content! Thank you so much! I'm moving long distance in 5-6 months and I cannot begin to express how needed this video was! Love you!
Well said, I am sooo sick of folks posting an idyllic front room when five minutes later it will look nothing like.
It makes all the difference in the world to have someone else there to help and support you!
Hello Theresa
Finally! Someone who understands my problem when I try to declutter. Over analyzing and making too many keep to go through later piles! These questions are wonderful to get me going!
Hello Sandy
I know I'm late to the party but it's so refreshing to see some of the videos from RESELLERS! That extra layer of "I can sell it" makes decluttering so much harder. Good to know it can be done.
Don't have a "Keep box" because it's just a procrastination box; instead, immediately put the item where it belongs."
"Put things in the first place where you would look for them if you needed it."
This is important.
Thank you for all of these tips.
A keep basket is a good idea if you get distracted easily. If i tried putting away every single item one by one, it would take me forever because i would start doing something else while i was away from the decluttering scene. But once the basket is full, i would have a break by putting it all away.
@@thatswhatisaid8908 I thought that too. I get easily distracted too. Just today I got distracted by helping my daughter clean a damn stool with a toothpick! But I have so many “keep boxes” all over my house. Then I’d go through the keep boxes and sort them and spawn 3 new keep boxes. They flipping multiplied! Take it there now, is helping me get things where they belong.
Oh my goodness I have a master bedroom full of "keep boxes!"
I turn my laundry basket (empty of course) into my keep basket. It keeps me focused by not having me go all over the place and getting distracted, but since I have to do laundry, I must deal with what is in my keep basket. It doesn't have to be right that second, but it does have to be done by the time laundry is afoot.
Janet is a sweetheart and she did such a good job of getting rid of things. I hope you do more decluttering with her. (I’m guessing she has other clutter prone areas 😉)
Yes...the whole house, and garage, and shed, and attic, and basement...and me too.
Yes, I agree we need another video with Janet! I've decluttered a closet and my kids' toys by repeat playing this video. I have it in and it's like I'm decluttering right with Dana and Janet 🤣👍🏼
At first I wasn’t going to watch this, thought it was too long; but the title intrigued me. I am so glad I watched it! And I am buying the book! I am an organized person when it comes to drawers, shelves, cabinets, closets and such, but the visual clutter is my undoing. I don’t know where to put a certain item, so I will just leave it out until I decide. I really like your philosophy of “where would you look for it.” And your friend Janet is adorable! So glad I found your channel. Thanks, Minimal Mom (aka Dawn) for bringing Dana on my radar!
I'm watching on 1.25x speed
I've got the books and listened to Audible too about 5 times...... I feel I'm beginning to get there!
I leave things out too, when i don't know where they should go. Sometimes i get sick of looking at them, and get rid of them. But in the meantime it's a mess.
One day we gathered up ALL of our chargers, I got out the label maker and BAM, now I know what every charger is for! 😂
Lucky you! I’m still looking for my LabelMaker all over the house.
@@ritachinchilla-novo8863 go buy one. And sell the other one when you find it 😎
@@ritachinchilla-novo8863😂😅
"Putting things where I would go to look for them" is already making such a difference in our home, after less than a week - thank you!!!
This video was amazing & I loved seeing the process done In Real Time. Thank you, Janet for letting us watch your space go from cluttered to gorgeous! Thank you, Dana for taking the time to film it.
Mrs.MissLisa, perfect post. I would say the same!!
I think Janet did a pretty good job of getting rid of stuff😊
I am a visual learner. Enjoyed seeing the process and the beautiful results. Inspired. Thank you.
Fun video.
Janet is too cute, love her sweet personality!
Yay! Someone who has a space that I can totally relate with instead of someone cleaning up a few things. Thank you Dana and Janet!
The best part is that Janet is SO HAPPY!!!!
Wow! 🤩 Not sure why watching the whole video was soooo satisfying. I wonder if it’s still clutter-free three years later…
Ohhhh that would be awesome!
Just found you, and after watching, I downloaded your two books. Love your honest but nonjudgmental attitude. Thanks! And thank you to Janet for being brave to welcome all of us into your home!
One of THE most helpful videos I've ever watched!
You are hilarious! I was sent here by Dawn from The Minimal Mum and I am loving this technique!! Thank you!
I am six years late to this party! I am cleaning my kitchen catch all counter as I listen. I ordered your books yesterday, while I wait for them to come I am decluttering while I listen. I love the that if I stop right now, it’s still progress.
I love this process. It really helped Janet declutter quickly. Love hearing the laughters. So much fun!😍
Thank you for getting me unstuck! My kitchen island makes me panic because I swear I don't don't know where any of that goes. But I watched this video as I finished up my dishes and then I started decluttering that stupid island. It wasn't that hard after all! The question, "Where does this go?" freaks me out because I'm so used to feeling overwhelmed and not knowing the answer. But "Where would you look for this first?" is something I can answer!
I know this is an old video, but I wanted to say that I LOVE your book! I do exactly as you said, decluttering while I listen to the audible version! I have listened to both your books probably ten times each. I have been decluttering hard for the last two years and you have been my biggest inspiration! Thank you, Dana! :)
I've read your book - love, love, LOVE it! - thank you so much! On Day 5 of "doing the dishes" and cannot believe the difference it has made to how I feel. You're amazing, and I understand myself so much better now. Cannot thank you enough xxxxxxxxxxx
Got to get HER book 🤔
I can't wait to read it!!
I've been doing the dishes for 2 days.
My sink is also the first place we see when we come in the house.
My donate pile (that I actually do work out of the home), is in the space most people sit when they stay at my home.
I had usually justified not doing the few dishes we had, because it seemed like a waste of water to me.
But I do like not having them there for the next time we go to use the kitchen.
Plus...
I always have a work space ready, and a clear counter for all the things we pile to get ready to GO places 👏👏
It’s place is where you would look for it. I love that. If you wouldn’t look for it, then it doesn’t have a place. Thank you!
You make a great team! Always easier and even fun to declutter with a friend. Very helpful. Thank you for Sharing your personal mess, showing us it can be conquered!
Just don’t do it with someone who thinks they know what you should keep or not. My sister came over to help but wanted to tell me what to do, and since we have different interests this wasn’t helpful - she was judgemental and i felt crushed. Be careful who you ask to help - they are there to HELP only.
Been following you & reading your books for years. Not sure how I missed this video, but God bless you & God bless Janet!! I decluttered one of my kitchen counters while watching this today. Thank you!! Janet, I was comforted seeing another kitchen that looks like mine!! TFS
I have watched this video several times over the year or two and find it always gives me motivation when I have an area that needs some tlc! So relatable!!
Janet is adorable!!! Thank you for a breakdown on the steps!!! I’ve always felt so overwhelmed because I would have a huge mess! I’m going to try your method!
I am watching until the end. I’m enjoying and laughing. You are saying stuff that I thought while I’ve been decluttering my own home. Thank you!!
this was awesome! Janet was super at letting go of stuff and Dana I wish you were here to help me out...so overwhelming...will check out your books
This is such an awesome way of teaching us how to declutter!!! I’m actually learning how to think about my belongings in a new way.
Came here from the Minimal Mom's page simply because I found the name 'A Slob Comes Clean' so refreshing and appropriately down to earth for someone who is trying to tackle their inner slobby self. Can't believe I watched the whole video, but you and Janet are too funny! Thank You for the realism and I'm off to check out some more of your content!
I bought your de-cluttering book a few months ago (clued in by the Minimal Mom) and it has been a game changer! I've been working on de-cluttering intermittently for more than ten years, but your system is the first one that made sense to me. My problem has never been how to organize my possessions, it's been "how do I identify what is excess stuff and what do I do with it?" Mucho thanks!
I just watched that entire video! I found it so fascinating. What a fun job you have!!
I think Janet is WAY better than this than I am 😊 but your strategies have already made a difference in my home and I'm grateful to you both for sharing!! I'm the type of person that takes everything out of my overfilled/ over whelming mess of a closet to pack for a trip, I don't get any sleep, and am very grouchy at the beginning of every trip we make!
Oh, as a canner, with the extreme shortage of canning jars, this made MY head explode! Aaaaaargh! You probably made some canner very happy!
Indianne G I don't have any mason jars for canning and I'm reading a book on this subject. I've only found 2 boxes of half gallon jars, but a walmart employee who I know has said to get the app bc it will tell me what's in stock in other stores in my area. I'm in Temple Tx but I could go to Waco or Killeen for this stuff too.
This is one of my favorite videos. I learned so much and this is so relatable. I have watched it multiple times over the months since I found you. Thanks for literally changing my life, Dana. I am so thankful for your books and videos and you! ❤
She has such beautiful cabinets
Love these tips! I'm only 4 minutes in, and I am so inspired~ only 3 things.. DONATE box, trash, or put it away now. This is so true! I have SO many boxes, containers, baskets full of "keep items" full of things that I love, but I never made a decision of what to do with them (aka where to put them) so they just ended up in my storage room, or in the back of the closet to "deal with later) um, I mean, never dealt with again. lol. I'm engouraged to watch the rest of the video, and apply the straegies I learn.
Absolutely helped me believe I can declutter twenty years of emotional saving! I have three bins of sewing projects, I even bought a new sewing machine (bought 9 months ago, never used) health issues contribute, just getting supplies ready and making another mess seem overwhelming! Trashed and separated items I know where they belong (Caregivers will help me get items where they belong! Helping my sister by directing her to you! Blessed and clutter-less days!
I have been on my own journey for now at least 5 years, i rarely find anything life changing anymore and i have been doing quite well yet somewhat still unsatisfied. Your container concept and your questionning is very different and im so thankfull i could cry thats what i have been missing, thank you so much. Now i finally feel like i might go somewhere with my crafting room.
I am delighted to have found you and have already obtained all your e-books and been binging on your videos.
Several aspects of your decluttering and organizing resonated with me so much more than other channels or authors that I have been recommending your RUclips videos and books to a like-minded friends who also sturggle as I do.
I am a 70 year old female retiree, living alone in a 1 bedroom high rise apartment which should make control of my environment that much easier, even though I am by nature a collector, repairer, and stockpiler.
There are however, sometimes impediments which create disproportionately large problems which I am having trouble resolving.
For example, I have never had a driver's license, nor do any of my few friends still living in this city. I don't know any of the regularly changing neighbours in my building, and I don't have the funds to take taxis to donation locations.
Sadly, although they claim to want the items ... no charity including Goodwill, Sally Anne, Value Village, or smaller independent thrift shops will pick up clothing, books, household items, furniture or whatever, from my residence.
Similar to the City guidelines insturcting citizens to deliver certain recycleable items like old paint cans, batteries, etc. to specified sites, there is no allowance made for anyone without access to a vehicle (other than looking very nervous when I admit to being a non-driver and slowly stepping away from me like I'm either insane or contageous).
It is very discouraging to finally be ready, willing and somewhat able to make progress decluttering, only to be forced to either toss all new or serviceable items in the building's dumpster, or give in to my abhorance of wasting money and 'useful' things and continue to hang on to stuff I should and would finally be willing to part with.
Am I wrong to feel that I am being unfairly thwarted by the universe when I finally try to do my best?
I'm only a minute and a half in and laughing because you're describing EXACTLY what I do. I leave the mess all over the house while I clean out a cabinet or drawer or something instead.
Wow I can't believe how much stuff was in that small space! When I first saw it I thought this would be a super quick video lol. Great job and thanks for reinforcing your tips!
I second what D Popper said. Dana, your audiobook is LIFE CHANGING. I have never heard someone talking about decluttering and organizing in a way that is so easy to absorb and implement as you. I bought books by the Flylady and The Slob Sisters, but unfortunately they didn't have audiobooks available (I don't have time to sit down and read a book when I have so much cleaning to do!!). I did see that it seems that they may have eventually made audiobooks but it took so darn long - i really could have used those audios 20 years ago! I have listened to your audiobook about 5 times already, while cleaning my house, and I have to say, it is very easy to listen to and very motivating. I'm really picky about audiobooks, and tend to gravitate with the ones where the speaker has a pleasant, upbeat tone, is motivating, empathetic and funny, and you nailed it. I'm like you - I was in theatre and when I get involved in a project I go ALL OUT, but that tends to make housework kind of fade to the foreground (my friends and family would probably call that an understatement). I just want to tell you thank you so much for creating your books and audio. I bought your audiobook on managing your home, and plan to get the decluttering one next. I sent your website to a friend of mine, who got the decluttering book, and we were both raving about your work and comparing notes. You've really made an impact on those of us OCD workaholics who are trying to change the world with our work, but have been struggling with the housecleaning. It's making my life a lot easier. Thanks from the bottom of my heart, you are a Godsend.
This is so wierd. I wrote on my Fridge
Visibility Rule - where would you look for this item first. Within 10 mins I cleared the area behind the door that’s been a dumping ground for months. It’s 11.00 pm and I’m tidying it. 😂😂
Regardless of how tidy my house is, that area was always messy.
Thank you so much. I’m getting slogan that printed up for myself. 😂 I’m thrilled !
3 years later. That spot behind kitchen door is still messy. I only just tidied it up today. 😂❤ so great to see this video again.
Love this show- actual real time with real people
The where would you look for it and take it there now steps are life changing for me. Seeing Janet's dumping ground cleared out piece by piece was very helpful. Thank you!
Dana, you are so fun to watch!!! Do you have other videos like this? It is absolutely my favorite one!!!
I enjoyed your video. It’s nice to see someone thinks like I do. It’s a great strategy & always works well for me while motivating me as well. I have enjoyed cleaning & organizing & when I tell people this, they think I’ve lost my mind.
This was so inspiring. When I looked at the cluttered spot, I felt overwhelmed just as I do when I look at my own most cluttered spots. But you got it completely decluttered. That gives me confidence that even my most challenging places (e.g., the back basement room) will eventually yield to your method. My dining room (an easier spot) has already yielded. Yay! So I'll just keep going until I reach everywhere.
Just an aside: “PS Your not listening” is a good book. It is the story of a teacher who took on an assignment to teach a class of special children who had been declared ‘unteachable’ by others, she knew it wouldn’t be easy. It is an insight into her journey to connect with, and teach these children. The font on the original cover of the book was chosen to look like a child’s hand writing and was based on a note left for the teacher by one of her pupils.
Thanks your video. Your simple method works wonders!
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Thank you so much for sharing this concept. I play your videos while unpacking my boxes in my new place and I never would have been able to do it without it. My place has less storage and I always got more external storage wasting money cause if you hide it and it appears tidy I thought that that worked until it didn’t. Your concept is breaking that habit of mine. Thank you sooooo much.
Second day of watching you. And the other two ladies. I watched a bunch of your videos binging on you! So woke up yesterday and took photos of my laundry room. Then dove in. Black Trash bag, and donate box. Actually had to first clean the bathroom cupboard out, to hold things that needed to be in there. Made a dent in cleaning. Trash bag has more in it then the donate box. Excited, pumped, Hubby is happy that I have let the guilt go and throw things away! 😇
Dana, you are hilarious! I love how we think alike and struggle alike.
I love how you don't shame people like Peter someone. No guilt. If there's space, it's all ok. I am going to try your method, and even go and buy your book. I am so glad I got to meet you through Cas!
You go girl!!!
And your friend did a phenomenal job❣👏👏👏🎉♥️🏆❣
Honestly this is one of my favorite videos on RUclips. I love that it's so honest and real life.
I feel less alone watching this. And less ashamed. I am a creative soul and I have hundreds of skeins of yarn, a room full of artist supplies and stuff everywhere. I try to arrange it neatly, but there's so much of it, it easily gets out of control. Today, I am feeling the sisterhood of creative souls!
Just discovered you! So much fun to see you in action and the pitfalls of a “keep” box!
That was the tiny straw that goes on the W-D 40 Spray can. You need that. Lol
Right? You’re awesome you spied that!! 😎 I love Janet’s laugh. You gotta laugh - just gotta 😂
Oh, that's where this straw has been
Really enjoyed this video. I have this exact counter! Filled just like that. I think I will go tackle it now! 😁 Feeling inspired!
"It's so much more fun to analyze than to actually get things done."
I swear we share a brain ...
I use a bullet journal planner- and this is SO my quote for the next month!
GREAT ADVICE! This is the most helpful video I can remember seeing/listening to (on the topic of clutter). Thank you! 👏🏼
This declutter was so much fun and this lady is a hoot! Well done! I am about to get started doing this in my home.
I am decluttering my room while I watch. This is so much fun
Omggg. I looked around my house & thought, well I don’t have any trash. how wrong was I? Talk about denial….
In the past people ask me, where does this go? And I never know. But I do know where I go and look for things. I’ve just tidied up my whole kitchen, asking “where would I look for this?” THIS IS LIFE CHANGING.
Amazing.
Thank you.
Send me a link to your book please
❤️❤️❤️❤️
You remind me of Reese Witherspoon with your bubbly personality. You are a joy to watch and I’ve learned so much and I’m like a lot of other people I feel like you’re a mothering personality. You teach us what our mothers didn’t.
I’m a type A, my husband is not. He loves to keep things for “what if…” I’m using this technique myself and it makes more sense to me than anything! I’m starting small and will include my husband once I get to the catch all room, which is 95% his stuff. So excited I found you, thank you!!
thank you for plugging your book. I didn't even think about audible that makes me want to go get it right now!
Thank you for this video. I enjoyed watching it and will be watching it again when I declutter my problem counter in the kitchen. 😁
Soooooo glad you stepped aside and showed the after!!! I was like show us show us!! Very very helpful…I am ready to try a spot!!
don't ask WHY!! Love this. So glad I found you 😃
I ❤ that there's NO mess to deal with when done!
I love the take it where you would look for it method. I get upset every time I say a place for everything and everything in it’s place because when I was young I had a place for everything and everything in it’s place. Now I’m 61 and disabled and have limited mobility and chronic pain and a lot of stuff. The stuff is driving me CRAZY!
Deborah, my husband is in your same situation, which means that I am, too! Everything needs to be easily accessible, which is not realistically possible. 😕 I understand what you are going through... You are not alone!
One thing at a time. One step at a time. You can do if.
You two are a hoot. I so enjoyed watching you two today. I would fit right in. Kindred spirits.
Janet is a cutie pie!!!! Loved this so much!!
‘’Yes ma’am” she is!🥰
Dana, I especially give thanks to your friend Janette(spelling?) for opening her mess to share her progress to the public. Thus I could get the wonderful chance from the opposite side of the earth to learn how to ‘declutter’ in details step by step even seven years has passed~❤
That was amazing. Just thinking about my stuff while watching gave me chest pains, im definitely overwhelmed with my stuff.
Hey! Have you been able to get started?
I started doing my dishes every day...it took about a year but just that one first step and using Dana's steps changed my life :) xoxo
@@debbietampasheher3682 on my days off i try to do what i can. Unfortunately I have a few injuries that make my mobility difficult to do as much as i was able to before. When I can't move one way i change the shore I'm doing to a different one even if i cant finish either i still try to do what I can so i don't feel useless. That in itself when i couldn't move made me feel worse! The pain was horrible but feeling useless really beat me down even more! Even if it takes me the whole day or have to use a cane in the house to get things done i will.
@@m.v.1230 You are doing amazing. I'm sorry to hear about your pain. That's why I like Dana's system! Always progress. We don't start a project that gets messier...always progress :) xoxo
I LOVE this video! It is real-life decluttering!! This is real life right here! I watched /listened to this while decluttering my Counter of Doom (aka giant kitchen counter. I swear it must be built over a vortex of clutter or Indian burial ground or something).
I declutter and pack for a move while watching this. Great motivator!
I found you from the minimalist mom - I love you! I found this vid and loved it. Makes my heart sing but I wanted to open every single cupboard and drawer and get rid of the hutch lol. Much love from Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺
I loved the bent nails!!
Obviously the person with the garage sale had no idea because it was a hoard item OR they couldn't manage to let them go... so it is easier to let someone else do that!
Sometimes I give things to someone close to me to throw out because I (and they) know I just can't do it yet. Or, like this week, I ask my loved one to "decide for me" when I know it's rubbish but just can't bring myself to lock in the actual decision myself.
I absolutely love this video! Very motivational. You're great on-screen, very relatable.
So informative....and SO FUNNY. Thanks so much for the hilarious presentation, and all the great tips.
I have watched this video more than once LOL it is a wonderful 'motivator' for me! ....Janet is so SWEET (as are you!) It just makes me feel better that I CAN DO IT. I get distracted SO EASILY!! I love your & Minimal Mom (which is how I found you!) My biggest issue with decluttering is I would PILE things up! I love the donate box and trash bag concept. And putting something where it goes RIGHT THEN is just genius. I am helping my best friend do some decluttering this weekend with your tips!
Watching this for the second time as I declutter my kitchen counters ...and I love your word "do-lolly"...:)
Why are you so practicle and helpful? Seriously, you are amazing, and real
Dana, you are so much fun and such a light! I love watching your videos! Not only is your advice great and full of wisdom, but you make me laugh out loud all the time! I love the little faces and jokes you make. I also bought your audio book to listen to while I declutter!! Hahaha! You’re terrific!
I watched the whole video while going through a whole bunch of stuff! I made alot of progress!! Thank you 😊
Random encounter with Dana after watching Norweigan folk dances as research for a historical fiction book I'm writing. I had already tidied 2 rooms today but my dining table had collected all the "huh?" stuff. When Dana said "That makes me super happy" in regard to someone cleaning a desk while watching, my heart responded as if she encouraged me personally. Thanks, Dana. I'll totally order the audio of your book so I can use 6 hours LOL to deal with a basement 'huh?' pile.
Enjoyed this video so much! I even decluttered my spare bedroom (not completely) during this video.
I’m the person who buys your melted candles. I dip cardboard or small sticks in the wax for stove starters. Thanks for the fun-best “work” ever.
One of my favorites! I wish you would come back and visit her and do more areas in her house and others.