Decluttering a Catch All Surface in the Master Bedroom - One Hour Better

This is the second in our One Hour Better series! So thankful for those who are willing to share their clutter with the internet! We work through my decluttering process from Decluttering at the Speed of Life ( www.aslobcomesclean.com/book ) and the difference in an hour is amazing! Just think how much faster we could have worked without all my yakking!
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[@eahuebner1]

My three year old just informed me that my friend is on TV. Apparently she thinks we're talking on the phone when I listen to your podcast. 🤣

[@ThKiwi]

So cute!!

[@jesseb5112]

Love this!

[@beautifulrose8619]

lol. kids are so precious

[@natashalikestea]

My son says this to me as well 😂 🥰 aw so lovely x

[@creativelycountry3343]

😂😂😂😂 that is hilariously adorable

[@annnottingham2270]

While I've been bingeing your videos, I decluttered my desk. I plugged in my new pencil sharpener, still in the box and on the desk for six months, and threw out the broken one. A two minute job that I'd put off for six months. I wish I was kidding.

[@elizabethrace5406]

"Do you need a... wire? To... cut yourself on?" Hahaha These are the conversations I have with myself while I'm decluttering too! 😆

[@lisasoto3425]

I was looking for this comment. 🤣 This is totally like something I would say to myself while decluttering as well!

[@tonia.5861]

I’d stay for the whole video regardless of subject just to see the end credits….Reid is DEFINITELY your child🤣

[@evercavender9337]

They always have such Monty python credit vibes 😂🤣

[@tlcarson7]

I love the credits too!

[@rosacaban9708]

Too too funny 😂

[@laurahazel6577]

More of these 1 Hour Better videos, please!! My favorite kind of decluttering, with real folks I can totally relate to.

[@janecoder1]

It is so nice to see tutorials like this one where you are walking someone through the steps. Thank you for sharing.

[@barbkandel777]

Dana, I LOVE your One Hour Better videos!!! This is so much fun to watch someone go through and process your steps. Great video! Reid, your credits kill me! 🤣

[@Eittap]

"It's no worse off to leave it there" I must make this part of my mantra. Part of my problems is moving from one place to another.

[@kevinanddeb8829]

I like the fact you don't bully people into getting rid of things they want. Things can have strong meaning to people that others can't understand. Only you should decide what to do with your own possessions.

[@DonnaLHaney]

My notes: 1. Trash 2. Take it to it's home, NOW! 3. "Duh/dust" stuff >📦 Donatable box 4. Homeless stuff? A. Where would you look first? Take it! B. Don't know? Would you even know you had this? No? Donate! 5. Make it fit the space "container concept". A. Sort, consolidate. B. Get rid of duplicates, cherry pick faves, make it fit the available space.

[@janice3167]

Thanks for these notes!

[@margaretschaefer9786]

Donna L Haney - You get an "A" on your note taking!

[@DonnaLHaney]

@@margaretschaefer9786 😘

[@coal.sparks]

Don't forget: if you take it somewhere else that makes that place worse, remove at least one thing to make room for it! (That was a new one for me, but oh so smart.... I suspect I've just been shuffling excess around my house for years)

[@rebeccaofpollywogflatts8976]

@@coal.sparks My mother once told me I just moved the piles from here to there. I was shocked.

[@douglas9607]

I know this is from ages ago but this is a great series, One Hour Better. Thank you, Dana.

[@Hollycat50]

My DH has a new table in the hall for all his 'stuff' - phone, glasses, bills, bits and bobs. It magically appeared one day. All his stuff magically got moved to the new table. The dining room table was miraculously cleared and thus it has been ever since. Every day, the dining room table becomes cluttered with his stuff, then miraculously cleared and stuff appears on his new table. He's so curious about this phenomenon that he continues to test it daily. The fairy that clears it would like to move onto other tasks and is wondering if adding a spike ring around the dining room table is too much.............................yeah, too much, right? Seriously, though. I cannot believe how many logs I have removed from my own eye in this decluttering process. And in such a short time each day! You have motivated me to not view it as a massive job and that perspective change has made it all possible. In a month, my bathroom, hall table, and guest room have been decluttered. As you suggested, I am doing the easy, visible stuff first. Boxes and bags of stuff have been flying out of here every weekend! It feels amazing! Thank you Dana!

[@kimberly8185]

I recommend going with a moat and crocodiles... make sure they are hungry at the time he comes home..

[@kathystearns9012]

Me too !!!

[@tammyi363]

She’s adorable!!! There are so many of us in her same situation 😊

[@arashy]

I’m sharing this with a friend but adding one footnote: Dana advocates not getting off track by starting to declutter another area-the starting to work in the bathroom could have derailed the dresser task.

[@stowie5790]

I agree that, for some, it is easy to get derailed when going from place to place. I allowed myself some grace when first decluttering, especially when feeling overwhelmed. Just focusing on giving everything a home worked wonders for me. Now I do a daily 2-5 minutes tidy/declutter for each room and it helps to keep my chaos from running amok!

[@FebbieG]

That's the great thing about this process, though: if someone did get derailed there, progress has still been made. ❤️

[@LorreneRomanic]

@@FebbieG that's exactly what I was thinking :)

[@arashy]

@@FebbieG yes, I agree and wasn’t implying otherwise. The title of this video states ONE area. I shared this with a friend who has not yet discovered Dana, and I wanted to ensure my friend’s needs would be met.

[@FebbieG]

@@arashy 👍

[@redeemedforever6224]

Such a beautiful kind hearted soul this woman you are helping is.

[@redeemedforever6224]

I can totally see her as a cheerleader an earlier days.

[@Julie-rc7wl]

She's darling! Very likable!

[@MamaDisney123]

I love your brain! Mine understands it. Not making a bigger mess is so essential. Great work again!

[@laurahoman7083]

I am so grateful that your content isn't the same trite advice touted by neat and organized people because they foolishly think it we slobs will reform if only we follow their example. Thank-you for everything you do for us!

[@glendaw5221]

Really enjoyed this video. I love seeing people get a space decluttered with your help.

[@mphsglo]

I have health issues, therefore, I do the "better" method a lot. I see a big difference.

[@jessicalatorraca8507]

Inspiring! 💖 And the dresser looked great at the end! I kept thinking, if someone knocked on the front door, she’d only have a trash bag, donate box - but NO PILES!!! 😀 Great job

[@thosewhowander5815]

Dana! I wanted to tell you that when I first watched your videos I was like.... this is nuerotic.... no one really thinks that much but I have learned so much about myself from your videos. Because of you I can now tell exactly what systems are going to work for my brain and what systems won't. Anything that involves me having to think too much or get into the tiniest of details wont work for me. I like broad sweeping motions. I love your progress only method. You are a genius.

[@Anne-xx8if]

You were both delightful! My favorite part was when she questioned whether she had thrown out the box or kept it. I saw myself in that! Thank you for these videos. The msgs on the screen from Reid, along with his googling skills, made me smile. Great team!

[@TheNinnyfee]

This was so healing and there was just support, no boundary violation or judgment. Thank you so much! ❤❤❤

[@MoveYourMind2]

This is great! I love to see you coaching someone else through this process because it is almost like having you here to help me! 😀 Do you have any friends with bookshelf issues? 🤞

[@valeriej291]

Dana, my Fitbit is a huge help with “take it there now” because I look at anything as an excuse to get more steps!! 😉

[@georginabird9058]

These are the best company when I'm working on a decluttering project

[@annw1395]

She could have used the cute bag she didn't want to throw away for putting the donated jewelry into. You and Reid are hilarious. I hope you do more of these videos with friends.

[@wannaduckfin]

Oh my gosh! These one hour 'demonstrations' are so valuable

[@nancyjanosky876]

Love the 1 hour tutorials that actually show the methods you talk and write about in action. So helpful for visual learning and those of us who won’t start because of the fear of making a mistake. Keep up the great work and keep the 1 hour decluttering tutorials coming😍

[@ginamcdonald7854]

Reid’s comments at the end of your videos always make me smile 😊

[@katherinelipari6610]

Same. The editor is hilarious 😂

[@karen-dizneydaizy4882]

This is very helpful as I have just started on my decluttering journey and I am a visual learner.

[@suemauer5965]

Me too!

[@juliairvin1606]

This video is GOLD.

[@conniebeane6164]

Things often take less time than you imagined when you first looked at a task.

[@paulaeaton9720]

I love your friend when she already forgot where the pretty box was, had me laughing, but she would find it when looking for a gift box. I'd love to declutter without a big mess of piles after the space is cleared! Great advice I'm going to implement.

[@bethreisman8869]

You were a tremendous help for her. Keeping her focused and not allowing her to get distracted by pretty things and memorablia. Good job!

[@judedoes5401]

Yes! I loved seeing that. She'd start to say "Well this is sentimental because..." or "Maybe this could..." and Dana was great at bringing her back to the primary questions. I get derailed pretty often by the "what about" and "maybe" thoughts, so I really appreciate seeing someone who thinks similarly work through this process with Dana's guidance!

[@micheledryden1057]

I did a 30 minute decluttering session in my craft room using your system. I had to move things around to put things in their appropriate places. Found several things to throw out, donate, and give to a friend. Thanks for helping me move forward with my life. Hugs. .

[@kathygoodwin]

This is why I keep a bin beside the chest of drawers in my bedroom. Straight in the trash, and when trying something on that is crap or damaged, right in the trash bin. I have a donatable donate bag as well. Still not perfect, but getting better at it 5 minutes at a time. :)

[@Julies-in-a-mood]

That look at 5:29 when she tossed the lotion! Don’t worry - we’ve all been there & there’s no judgment! Great start, ladies!

[@seanagarrow7488]

I love how this video shows a bit of the “visual” of what I learned (no…internalized!) from reading your book! It cuts right through all the “umm, ohh, huh, eh, eek, what, how, where, why, etc…” that went through my mind BEFORE I applied your decluttering methods! Those books are definitely worth the money! Actually, through what I achieved, I believe my family & I profited from them more…so thank you!🌼

[@ericag2233]

Your timer method is working so well for me. I am gaining confidence in not being a slob.

[@valeriausa]

She was so friendly letting go of so many stuff. My kuddos to her.

[@mj44190]

Yeah she has a great energy and they work well together

[@hollisweston885]

Lol at " oh, we're also getting rid of this giant TV."

[@amandadavis5658]

"Where would I look for this first?" Has been so helpful!!! Thanks!!!

[@megangibson4331]

I really identified with this guest! We can be so hard on ourselves in decluttering (“why did I keep this??”), but why? It is “the speed of life”, after all, and those emotions can keep me from wanting to deal with it. Thank you for helping us just get to it!

[@sandraklukas3279]

If it's not worth taking there, then is it worth keeping??

[@MoveYourMind2]

By the way, your editor does a great job!

[@lorination2194]

Thank you for this! Your videos are always inspiring and motivating but they especially help me SO much whenever you have other people on to work on their real world challenges. She was super cute and she asked the same kinds of questions that we all have and you helped explain all the steps and why they work.

[@mandycoker6302]

Agreed!!

[@mom2bbjandag]

I love the 1-hour series and want to see many more. You could even follow up with a "one more hour" series when they want to peel away another layer of the onion.

[@mindymudge7247]

I love the part where you take things to where it goes, take it there now. I find it helps me continue decluttering also. If I stay in one spot for long period of time I give up.

[@Sweetmama4J]

I loved this…”The question is not - can you survive using a cough drop from 2018…”. LOL @4:55 This was fun to watch. Thank you. Your friend was very sweet!

[@juanitaturner7019]

I’m helping my daughter clean and organize her room so I’ve been doing the 5 steps with her. She is like this is so much better and it’s not making a bigger mess like it use to do.

[@jac4YouTube]

when she said "I can breathe" that resonated with me because when I declutter I feel the same way almost like the clutter was suffocating me before.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I like the idea of one hour better. It works.

[@lauramcgilp7692]

Ok ladies, thankyou for keeping it real,it actually took me 1 hour to clear the top of my own drawers 🥳but I am motivated and not ashamed to carry on thankyou thankyou thankyou 😘

[@jacquelineclarke264]

So lovely to see REAL homes.

[@teriw56]

Just listened to Dana’s Decluttering at the speed of life audiobook. She has fantastic ways of making it easy, and no stress. Funny parts too.

[@butterflyrebelde]

Thank you for showing that a lot of progress can be done in 1hr.

[@LEDewey_MD]

This episode is AWESOME in demonstrating decluttering in action!

[@jackiedent3923]

Thanks Dana. I really enjoy these videos walking someone through the process. These questions and the container concept are so much better than traditional decluttering methods…and I love to organize and donate!

[@debraleague8135]

I love your videos and your two books!! I finally found someone who thinks like me! I've been watching your KZbin videos and I just finished Decluttering at the Speed of Life, now I am ready to start my own decluttering!! Thank you for your wisdom, your humor, and your great laugh!

[@acertree1980]

This is pure inspiration! I feel ready, willing and able to tackle one area in my house right NOW 😊 I've always looked at the big picture and felt totally overwhelmed. These small tiny steps is just what I needed. Dana You are my superhero ❤️😂 I can't thank you enough 🤗🤗🤗

[@coleenrich]

Oh my goodness! I love her! She's hilarious! So nice of her to let us into her home and watch this process that we are all guilty of. Thanks again, Dana, for all your great tips and strategies. Now I need to go declutter!

[@evelyngutchell6121]

Loving these in-person videos!! You are a riot, Dana, and the ladies you're helping are fun too :)

[@Wendy-WackyWomanCreations]

Thank you for letting us in your home. It was so inspiring, I cleaned (one of ) my catchall space in my room. Kept having to pause to put the stuff where I would look for it!

[@suemauer5965]

You and Minimal Mom have truly changed my thought processes and consequently my life. You will be in my head as I declutter my "impossibly" cluttered desk. Love you both!

[@Anne-go9ol]

Love your t-shirt 😁

[@loritempleman2951]

I loved this! You really kept her focus on the step you were currently working on (gently), and I know that is where I could easily spin off course as I come across different objects. I'm going to watch this one many times for inspiration!

[@tricianm6213]

Dana! Please do more of these videos. It is so helpful to see real people in a real situation ask questions about the process. Fantastic💕. I need more! 😆

[@granitemoss1451]

I hope you both know how gorgeous and fantastic you are- truly! You ladies would be My People if we knew each other. Great to see you ladies having some fun while getting it DONE. I love the 'one hour better' concept! It works well with whatever chunk of time you can give. I did a quick cruise through my kitchen drawers I decluttered this past winter and found 10 things to go within 5 minutes or so!

[@WhatsMarlyUpTo]

That's awesome 👍!

[@kaseyc1350]

I read a hack to use mesh bags to keep baby and toddler socks together in the wash/dryer. Two kids, all hand me downs - youngest is two - and the socks have stayed paired except for only a handful. It has been shocking to me! Excellent hack

[@kated8382]

Great series. I'm glad other people don't know what to do with the collection of items their toddlers tried to put in their mouths :) .

[@ClassicalMommmy]

I completed my “1 hour better” in my basement today! A friend and I are challenging ourselves to do this every Saturday and your videos are SO helpful.

[@originalhazelgreene]

2:19 I know that look!! 🤣 You're so patient with us. Always reminding us what the thought process is. Keepin' us on track.

[@maureendavidson8264]

A dozen thumbs up!

[@MsSmile2005]

You two are so cute together! I think you should bring one of your T's for your guest to wear while you declutter.

[@gingersnap1568]

Ugh.. I love/hate watching these videos they inspire me... to almost actually get started on the stuff Im avoiding. I am able to get the basic "put things back where they go & trash done" and then ...I need to get motivated to get the big pile of stuff in my living room done.

[@sharonbrenneman6962]

You are so practical Dana! Thank you! Will you link the first 1 hour decluttering video? I missed it. Thanks.

[@deborahgrover9358]

This is a great example of a way to make progress without feeling overwhelmed.

[@mommyingBetchay]

I really appreciate this series! I am trying to learn how to tidy up without creating more mess.

[@mindymudge7247]

Love you and your son doing these together, his comments at the end are laugh out loud funny!

[@cherihendrix3076]

I really appreciate these one hour better videos! Dana, you were so helpful keeping her on task. It is helpful seeing other people go through the process. Having a clutter buddy has been very helpful in my decluttering,.

[@christinefunk3208]

Y'all are both so cute! And the dressers look great!!! 👍 I definitely tend to exaggerate how long something will take, so it's good to see a seemingly daunting task take only an hour, chit-chatting and all. 😘

[@sarahbliss8417]

This was great for me and y'all two are adorable.

[@llllllllllilillii]

1 hr betters are my favorite

[@springbird21]

Thank you to you & your precious friend... reality ! Xoxo 💋

[@denisecrissup8768]

I started watching your videos tonight while I'm decluttering my craft room desk & table. One thing I do is digital file papers. I save in OneNote. In the past, I kept a to scan pile. I have now, today started scanning right away and not having that to-do digital file pile. Thanks for the tips.

[@lindawarren171]

And off I went trying all the lightbulbs I have in many rooms because I didn’t know if they worked or not! And the Britney spear ticket can go to my daughters home, or she can trash it! It’s just all real stuff that accumulates around the house! Thank you for all the motivational videos!

[@bltlove2005]

Love the 1hr better Dana K. White! 👏

[@davitodd9299]

Ha! The TV is the first thing I would have gotten rid of too!

[@meman6964]

TV or computer in master bedroom= Bathsheba ie. ( other woman). This is the place to focus on each other only or sleep

[@katmoreau8800]

I love this video! It was so inspirational! The art teacher is so real and genuine, and I can relate to a lot of what she said and did with her clutter. Also, she’s cute and funny, so the conversations between the 2 of you were entertaining and motivational. Thank you both!

[@carolc8311]

“Do you need a wire to cut yourself on?” 😂 She’s so funny!

[@spunkysagittarius87]

I appreciate you so much for being transparent about your clutter- because it reminds me of my own stacks of stuff needing attention! Good job ladies!

[@ChristianAnneSmith]

Keep ‘em coming! These one hour and better are fun and it’s easiest to learn from watching the example of these.🥰

[@melissahyatt9626]

These are my favorite videos. Real life examples of the concepts. I would like for you to to continue with this type as different people and situations go through the process. Next that bathroom!

[@juliehowman3912]

I love both your books and utilizing this video really highlights what the difference is in clearing without messing. Thank you

[@sherryhudson9075]

Trays help corral things. Her lotions and bedtime things would look so much better in a tray

[@angelabstractart6168]

Like a container? 😁

[@pst47wings]

Yep. A tray is a wonderful container 😁

[@BrendaAnderson73]

I’m sure it would. But, for me a tray would just be something else to dust and would cause me to add stuff to the tray just to fill it.

[@StarrREVA]

This was a time to just declutter, not to organize or decorate. I did think the same thing about putting the lotions on a tray or such.

[@audreyandrea460]

I would put a runner or lace doily on the the surface. I know that some people think they are old fashioned and not stylish, but I use table cloths and runners on the surfaces in my bedroom. I find they really give a sense of things being in their place.

[@GoogleUser-wx8mw]

Yes, that is how it works at my home when I use your system!! Love watching someone else do it. I still have a 1/2 of a closet in the office . . .

[@colleens1878]

I am guessing she is a July birthday 🎂 cancers are very maternal, artistic, and I think we have a gene in us that someday someone somewhere will need that ... thanks for the video and inspiration Just started working on my closet watching you guys ♡

[@shonapape4451]

I love these videos where you show your methods in practise. Love Reid’s credits too!

[@jenniferwagner2707]

This was so encouraging to watch. Those are real questions that you ask and real things that accumulate in a random place.

[@SB-131]

you guys are so cute!!!!!! I have been sick for three days when this video ended I just cleaned my bedside and some of my kitchen just with garbage and duh. 15 minutes maybe until I felt sick again and just stopped. now when iwake up hopefully feeling a little better I wont wake up in a pile of crap and want to go back to bed! lol