Clean counters, clear mind
A cluttered home can increase stress levels and make focusing hard. But often, homeowners are overwhelmed by the prospect of decluttering and organizing their homes. A professional organizer can help take the stress out of the decluttering process. Learn about the benefits of hiring a professional organizer to remove the clutter—and the stress—from your home.
If you’ve avoided dealing with the clutter for months or years, knowing where to start can be daunting. That’s where a professional organizer comes in.
Organizing your home can take a while, and many people simply don’t have the time to dedicate to this project. A professional organizer will devise a plan and carry it out promptly and efficiently. This benefit is especially significant if you work full-time or have numerous demanding responsibilities (like children, adult dependents, or needy pets).
Deciding what to keep and what to toss can be stressful. A professional organizer will examine your belongings objectively and help you make decisions based on logic rather than emotions. They’ll also help you stay on track and hold you accountable, which enables you to reach your goals faster.
Many people avoid decluttering and organizing their homes because they find it too stressful. A pro takes the project off your plate and handles it calmly. Although you’ll still be involved, you’ll be under much less pressure when working with an organizer.
Excessive clutter can dent your productivity, whether you’re working from home, cooking a meal, or trying to read a book. A professionally organized home is a more efficient and productive place to work because you can focus on what you’re doing rather than being distracted by messes and clutter.
Organizing your home is more than just decluttering. You also need to devise ways to organize your stuff better so you won’t become overwhelmed with clutter again. Professional organizers can help you improve the use of your space by creating efficient organization systems in previously unused spaces. Their trained eyes can identify potential storage areas you may not think of.
Part of home organization is removing unwanted items from your home. A professional organizer can help schedule junk removal services, or they might even provide the service themselves. They may also be able to take unwanted items to donation centers, so you don’t have to worry about fitting that into your busy schedule.
Home organization can be a DIY project if you have the time, drive, and mental capacity to tackle your home’s clutter. If you choose to DIY this project, we advise working on one room at a time rather than trying to declutter your entire home in a single day or weekend. Reading up on closet organization ideas can help you develop a plan.
For a successful DIY home organization project, purchase supplies, including storage solutions like plastic tubs, drawer organizers, baskets, and storage furniture. Once you’ve finished organizing your home, you’ll need to pay to remove any unwanted items from your home. If you hire a local professional organizer, they’ll likely include the cost of storage solutions and junk removal in their quote—plus, they’ll handle buying all the supplies, so you won’t need to.
Some house cleaning companies also offer home organization services. If you already work with a cleaner, it’s worth asking whether they provide this service. If not, contact local house cleaning professionals to inquire about home organization.
The types of organization services offered by cleaners may vary. For example, one cleaner might offer closet organization services for bedroom or storage room closets, while another might offer general decluttering services.
When you hire a professional organizer, they will meet with you to discuss the project and your overall goals. From there, they will develop a customized plan for organizing your home. Working alongside you, they’ll go through your stuff and either organize it or sort it to be donated or trashed. They’ll teach you organizing skills that you can use to keep your space clutter-free indefinitely. Finally, they’ll set up your new storage solutions and show you how to use them effectively.
Hiring a professional organizer costs an average of $520, though it can cost as little as $250 or as much as $830. Your exact cost will depend on the project's scope, the organizer’s level of expertise, and the location of the home to be organized.
A professional organizer can help you declutter your home efficiently and with low stress. Often, people look at the clutter in their homes and feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Professional organizers can also identify unused space for storage to keep items off your tables and countertops.
Professional organizers don’t necessarily expect tipping, but they will certainly appreciate it for a well-done job—especially if the organizer has exceeded expectations. In this case, a tip of $20 or more shows the professional that you appreciate their hard work. However, don’t worry if you can’t afford a tip.
