Decluttering Clothes Without Using Math

Do you sit down with pencil and paper when you get the itch to declutter? Is it your goal to figure out EXACTLY how it's going to go before you even start? I understand, but there's no math needed. I'm talking about 4 tips that will help you easily start purging your overabundance of clothes.
My books: www.aslobcomesclean.com/book
The playlist with all sorts of clothing decluttering ideas: • Decluttering CLOTHING ...

[@billied17]

Without glasses on I thought this read "Decluttering Clothes Without Using Meth." 🤣

[@cyndiemcmartin6010]

ROFL

[@ktortora611]

Very funny! Love it.

[@cathy8086]

Please don't declutter your glasses then! 🤣🤣

[@artemisofthemoonandhunt1486]

From South Dakota?

[@IndigoAwakener]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BoringTroublemaker]

If y’all haven’t read her books, I highly recommend them to anyone I know. My sisters and I grew up in a hoarder house and we all have weird issues around cleaning and clutter. These two books have literally changed my life. 10/10

[@debbiehawkes7120]

Thank you I definitely will now. I was thinking about doing it and you convinced me.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

@@debbiehawkes7120 if you have Audible I recommend getting the audiobooks for sure. Dana narrates them and she’s super funny

[@cassandragenereux6859]

+1 on the audible books. She's hilarious and her concepts were life changing for me too. Hands down best book on decluttering.

[@bookhuggah]

I agree! Same here, and I have read them all and learned so much from each one. She’s got a great way of making this stuff make sense for us.

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Which one, if only one ?

[@amandaburger2506]

Dana: "Clutter is anything that consistently gets out of control in your home." Me: "Time to get rid of the kids"

[@kaycee625]

😂

[@sierragrove3735]

🤣😂😆

[@mjcossel6136]

I was just about to post the same thing!

[@aubreyhorton6845]

Haha...true 😄

[@IndigoAwakener]

Bwahahahah

[@thewadsquad]

bahaha - oh gosh I'm laughing because you're spot on. -oh my drawer won't close, I must need a new dresser, and more space, a bigger house... etc. Right there with you! I need to delcutter.

[@joeNbritt]

Keep the stuff stuffed on top and declutter the stuff shoved in the back.

[@joeNbritt]

Wow, had I kept watching she tells you the same thing. Lol

[@mmmsunshine5367]

Absolutely 💯 🤣😂totally makes sense...back to purging at least the 70 pairs of socks that I have....undies next ...at least 100 😗

[@mistyblevins-stepp5285]

🙋‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@susykonynenbelt525]

U

[@matik3667]

The fact that you dont put up 3 perfectly edited videos every week is so realistic and in line with your teachings. Love it

[@librajustice457]

For sure❣

[@MBXGill]

Yes!

[@hlegler]

I just love this gal...honestly, she RESONATES with me! She is so open, honest, and just makes so much sense.

[@denisegirmer4550]

So REAL

[@jinglesh1398]

I love Clutter Bugs and Minimal Moms BUT i am such a Slob Comes Clean !!!! Thank you so much !!!! You are so relatable.

[@dianneperkins9192]

I am hooked on all of these KZbinrs! They have been such a great help.

[@judym4100]

OMG...”a dust line”...PRICELESS! And boy does that hit home! 😂😂😂

[@jillianguilford5191]

Dust line on my clothes will make decluttering the closet much quicker. I also am getting rid of any pants without pockets.

[@betsybala6773]

I love how you “get it”. Decades of struggling and a million books, classes, organizers later and your ideas are the only ones that truly helped.

[@sherryhudson9075]

I never thought about it before but procrastinators have the most cluttered houses

[@pvg1236]

Years ago a lightbulb went on for me when FlyLady pointed out that a lot of procrastinators aren't lazy or don't want to do stuff, but that they don't want to do anything that isn't PERFECT and so they are actually perfectionists. That sooooooo rang true with me. I've now tried to accept the "progress not perfection" mantra and it's working though I still fight the desire to have the perfect container, the perfect arrangement of things, the perfect whatever.

[@StarrREVA]

So, were you procrastinating about thinking about this? LOL

[@annblachly8068]

@@pvg1236 And, I have found I tend to be judgy...even if I don't say it aloud. I have to silently tell myself to stop it. Maybe it's someone I have to tell to get behind me....you know the twirp.

[@lisadearing5960]

My dad is a Marine who taught me the art of folding at a very young age! You should see how little I can fold a beach towel! 😂

[@agatastaniak7459]

Maybe you should make a video on this issue? I'm pretty sure people nowadays would benefit from your dad's folding technique.

[@RadCenter]

Love the tip about the "dust line." I was watching a show featuring a woman who hoarded clothes, and when the assigned organizing expert pointed to her closet and asked her how many of the items in it she wore regularly, she said, "at least 99%." I had to chuckle to myself, because there was a layer of dust about 1/8" thick on most of the clothes in that closet.

[@thegirlatthefrontdesk3519]

Oh! And your "take it there now" concept changed EVERYTHING. I especially use it with my kids. That is real magic.

[@megroux]

Me too! It is exactly what I needed to learn to do.

[@brendalindstrom203]

I look at things out of place and ask it Where would you be looked for first 😂😂

[@katiegleaves3792]

Yes! It really helps minimize the overwhelming feeling. Much better than making lots of big stacks to take to their "home" elsewhere. I explained this concept to someone the other day when she was helping me declutter my living room: look for "like items" or things that need to go to the same place (example- came across a box of nails. Looked around briefly and saw the measuring tape and some picture hanging hardware) and take them to the hardware shelf now. Combining a few of the skills I've learned from Dana and Dawn: like things with like things, a home for everything, take it there now, touch it ONCE. Why go through the large pile/space, create more, smaller piles in that space, feel surrounded/trapped, then have to move those new "mini piles" again!

[@katiegleaves3792]

That's one of the few things I learned from my parents when I was young (a similar version of "take it there now") they'd say "never go empty handed" which went along with what we called "as-you-go's" -those are a small/manageable pile/stack of things that need to be taken elsewhere (books to be taken from the living room upstairs to the shelf in your bedroom, etc)

[@annw1395]

I heard another good tip: don't use an over-sized dirty clothes hamper. This person said she used to use a huge hamper, but by the time it was full (and overflowing), it would equal 3-4+ loads of laundry, and then it would be overwhelming. By using a smaller dirty clothes basket that equalled only about 1-2 loads of clothes, she was much better at keeping up with the laundry. Maybe that's sort of a reverse twist on the container concept.

[@RosieCarl]

That makes sense- smaller containers mean you can't keep as much!

[@melindatoth3509]

Totally agree. I have small hamper that equals one load. My husband has a big hamper (which is usually overflowing) that takes him forever to do!

[@ktortora611]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing it.

[@lateonaname]

I use the laundry baskets that are a square rather than traditional wider ones because they’re only one load

[@ktortora611]

@@lateonaname me too. I bought a square rolling cart from staples with a telescoping handle. It’s perfect for a load. I keep it open in my bedroom closet and use it as a hamper. When it’s full, I just wheel it to my Laundry Room. My husband also has one on his side of the closet. It works great and was a godsend when we used to have to haul our Laundry to the Laundromat.

[@katiebellejohnson3442]

I found your book, "Decluttering at the Speed of Life," at my public library some years ago. After reading it, I listened to it multiple times on the library's audible program. Your ideas about the container method and decluttering-as-you-go were exactly what I needed to hear. At the time, I was ill and (attempting) to work full time, but your book gave me the determination to declutter my hoarded home and get rid of the storage unit we were renting. Despite my body's lack of energy, I became emotionally and mentally energized by the act of decluttering. I'm all better now (!) and not quite done decluttering yet, but have come so very far. My first big win was decluttering a hoarded-to-the-ceiling room and turning it into a simple, minimal guest room. Within days of it being complete, we had guests in there! Anyways, I wanted you to know that I was very excited to see you join up with my other two favorite KZbinrs and develop this course!

[@amybee40]

Yes! I could write lists all day and never get around to doing anything !!!

[@julietannOsfan1972]

I personally can’t cope with Facebook organising groups. I don’t like it when people posts lists of what they’ve done - 10 loads of laundry, emptied & loaded the dishwasher, cooked 3 meals all from scratch & things like that. I’m much better doing things at my own pace. By the way, I love your sense of humour. 😀

[@rachellewis88]

Ahhh I was the same! Hated them with a passion. But happen to recently join one that is my own country based, and we are all in the same boat where we struggle (Its actually how I found these videos!) If someone does alot of work, it is usually celebratory based (because they went through a period of depression or something and this is them getting started back on the road of recovery, etc), rather than "showing off" or makes the rest of us feel bad.

[@jillianguilford5191]

@@rachellewis88 I am coming back from depression myself. I am doing this slowly, but making progress.

[@amandaburger2506]

Oh my goodness! I am so glad to have found you. This is decluttering/adulting GOLD for neurodivergent people and it is SO desperately needed. I have just begun implementing systems and decluttering in a way that actually works for me, but it was after 30 years of trying and failing to do the things all neurotypical gurus preach and failing over and over again. I'm going to go declutter my clothes now while I binge consume your other content.

[@tiffanybusby2231]

🤯😂 I now know what my clutter is!!!!! I have too many kids! I CANNOT keep them under control!

[@klcpca]

That was exactly my 1st thought... as much as a dearly love them... my family is the bane of my decluttering.... I have made up my mind to declutter my stuff and just close the door on their clutter...

[@anitas5817]

This is hilarious

[@danaerakstad7924]

"useful stuff can totally be clutter" wow

[@barbaracardoza9786]

"Clutter Threshold"! Such an awesome concept. I am decluttering to improve my life not to match someone else's expectations. 💜

[@tawnytuppence5573]

Dawn introduced me to you months ago when she talked about your book, and I was immediately a huge fan. I thought I knew everything about decluttering, but your practical approach is mind-blowing, hilarious, and so down to earth. I relate to all the quandaries. I am definitely one of “your people!” Thank you Dana!

[@tawnytuppence5573]

“...but don’t pressure me.” That ending, lol! Brilliant.

[@lesver9297]

Same here. I became one of her people (:

[@mindylarsen3910]

I found her through Dawn too and totally agree with Tammy Tuppence. You are so amazing Dana. I'm glad you opted in on the Decluttering January. Thanks.

[@thefirst-dp8ql]

Yeap the same here. You are so relatable, so yourself, practical and different from others. I remember resenting Dawn for taking everything so easy, throwing away a lot so easily. I always try to find a person to use the stuff I am disgarding personally because I love and want to protect the nature from me first. I don't want to put the responsibility on anybody else and don't quite trust every or any charity.

[@RosieCarl]

@@tawnytuppence5573, me too!

[@debkorn66]

It's amazing when someone states something that seems obvious once you hear it out loud. LOL The decluttering the bottom of the drawer that won't close and the dust on the shoulder of hanging tops. Why did I never think about it that way?? Thanks for the tips!

[@fwebster6226]

I have often thought I needed a bigger house, you gave a great example of how my brain works. 😅

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Read her books! I downloaded then onto my kindle, and they're life changing. X

[@joeNbritt]

I love her podcasts as well as her audiobooks

[@ArtyAntics]

I want to Hoover my wardrobe now. There are some things I don’t wear often that I need to keep (a dress for weddings, suit for funerals), plus 2020 was a weird year and I lived in PJs so... Hoovering my wardrobe it is.

[@lokicooper4690]

Yeah, Covid has caused me to not use 90% of my wardrobe, so it all has a dustline. We started working from home (working in your PJs, yay!), and it became a permanent thing over Christmas holidays, so now I don't need a lot of the work clothes I used to wear. I've just been too lazy to do anything. lol!

[@plee8260]

I laughed at using a “dust line” as a way to declutter in your closet!🤣🤦‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@lm0703]

Been there; done that. :-)

[@susandeath0813]

Totally did this with DH's clothes (with his permission) this week!

[@tammyi363]

😂

[@dubosesjoy]

This is what opened my eyes! I started a regular laundry routine and I noticed that I only pulled from my new clean clothes each week and the clothes that hung there week to week were just taking up space in my closet. Good word! 👍

[@beverlyrobertson2547]

Dana, I’m your people. I’ve been in the decluttering process for several months now, and then I found you. THE CONTAINER CONCEPT!!! The container concept has been life changing for me. I love camping, and camping gear. I could outfit a party of 12! I’m the only one in my family who likes camping. I usually go by myself. The thing about camping gear is that it’s all really useful and really cool. That’s what makes it so hard to get rid of. I also paid a whole lot of money for some of it. But one person doesn’t need 5, yes FIVE tents. I’ve been through the gear once, and I’ll be making another pass soon. It will become manageable eventually. Thank you.

[@nancymeister4803]

You made me laugh out loud the WAY you said "If there is a dust line on your clothes, you can declutter it." My husband looked over at me, which made me laugh again. I love you!! LOL!!!

[@heathersmeather]

I’ve noticed a few on the Facebook page who seemed overwhelmed. I started the the beginning on January 1. I listened to and watched everything, but I have yet to get started. Granted I’ve done some decluttering and organizing over the summer, but I have not yet worked along with the course. I’m a procrastinator if you didn’t catch on to that already. Hehe 😁 Anyhow, there are those who jumped into this and have made extensive and impressive progress, those who are freaked out about getting started, and then there’s me...who figures I’ll get around to it soon. SO I guess what I’m trying to say is there’s no rush, it’s not a race. We’ve got 12 months to watch, listen to, and read all this information over and over. Our homes didn’t get messy or cluttered overnight, so we may need some time to get going. Progress is progress no matter how fast we go, as long as we’re moving forward. 🙂

[@jillianguilford5191]

My mind needs time to take information in, so to accept it. I've been watching vids and vlogs and have begun taking action. I love it that Better is Good. And 5 minute tidy can be accomplished.

[@joeNbritt]

My realization: my favorite clothes for the kids aren't the kids favorite clothes.

[@jenAKnND]

Yes, this!

[@rachelbrown8127]

Ditto

[@Laura-on9ft]

Corduroy pants were my nemesis but my Mum just loved them! 😂

[@gabriellemona32]

Same!

[@irisbear9421]

I was sad when I realized that. I did get over it though. lol

[@loxleybattle2591]

Love having permission granted to not participate in every opportunity!!! It’s great to have the options but I do get overwhelmed!!!

[@ktortora611]

Amen!

[@tennesseenana4838]

I LOVE your videos - THANK YOU!!! The thing that has really helped me with laundry is to have hangers with me. When I take something out of the dryer that I need to hang up, I have the hanger there and hang the shirt, blouse or whatever, on the rod that's in my laundry room. Then all I have to do is take them to my closet and hang them there. It also saves on wrinkles on the clothes.

[@delnayr4601]

Yes! The dust line! Never heard anyone mention that before, but it's so true!

[@monikabennett]

I love a laundry day! Traditionally, women would wash their clothes on Mondays, and I love doing the same thing where I start off having empty baskets on Monday evening. My trick is I secretly start a load on Sunday nights, so the first time I go down Monday morning I already have a dry load to fold and feel like an exceptionally compotent person.

[@daCubanaqt]

I love laundry day too! I usually start it early Sat morning, like 6 am, and do loads as I do house chores. I have started to do loads Thursday and Friday now that the weather is getting warm though 😊

[@rebeccawolf3196]

That course if amazing! I have been watching Cass and Dawn for years but I never actually got off my booty to do the things! Why? I'm lazy and the clutter actually was sucking all my energy (seems insane but it is true). Dana, it never clicked for me until I started this course and heard each of you talk through your thought processes. I had heard Cass talk about the different clutter bugs and some of that made sense, then Dawn would talk about minimalism and how few things you actually need to live, but then I hear you talk about your method for not making a mess and it was EUREKA! This makes sense to me and gets me excited to start! Thanks so much.

[@bethmiller6827]

Flylady has another slightly different approach.

[@wendyswank9577]

We are moving south after 21 years in this house and the things I’ve learned from you are working PERFECTLY! Container concept, taking things where they belong right now, and not pulling everything out of the space while decluttering are working GREAT! We are not moving for several months so just getting everything sorted out and keeping just what we will be moving in the closets, drawers, etc so when we move all I need to do is box up everything that is in the house is going to be easy! I’ve been selling, consigning, donating, throwing away as I go and it’s working great and it doesn’t look like we are moving YET! We don’t have boxes and “stuff” everywhere. Once all the spaces are totally clutter free and some of the furniture is sold by word of mouth or on marketplace, then I will box up anything in those spaces or put in other empty places that now have room. It’s so much easier to sort through and make decisions when everything is fully decluttered, organized, and like things are put together. Example......by the time I put all of the coats, jackets, gloves, and scarfs from all of the different places from all over the house into 1 closet that they could now fit in because we got the DUH clutter (Dana’s words) out, we could easily pick what we would take with us (not much because no more winter weather 😎🌴😎🌴😎), what was consignment worthy, donatable, or needed thrown away. When bags are filled to take to consignment, donation, they are put in my car and when I’m out they get dropped off. Now wha5 is in that closet is only the things that need packed! No decisions need to be made when we are ready to pack up and will know what size container they will all fit in! That closet now has a ton of room for more moving stuff when Its boxed up and ready. BAMM! Read her books and blogs, listen to her podcasts! I had no idea how much all her suggestions had stuck until I was putting into action! It was mind blowing! Thanks Dana! EVERYTHING is a container! 👍

[@lynnr5689]

Love your down to earth personality. Also how you are not making promises to us that would stress you out. I too, find myself rebelling against expectations that other people have for me even if I don’t mean to. I love how your home looks real and you are so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@rhodz.md.]

The "dust line" advise - first time to hear that but it makes so much sense! 😅

[@jimmiecheek4392]

Great common sense approach. I decluttered 2 drawers after watching this. I also took a hard look at my kitchen items and now have 3 boxes to donate. And yes I even scheduled a pick up.

[@karenlonneville3843]

I've found my tribe. Love your rebel attitude, tips and reality checks. Thanks Dana!

[@LG-sw1ge]

My difficulty is that my weight fluctuates about 20-25 lbs in a year ( I know!) so that means for me 3 sizes of clothes, plus I live in Michigan so I need winter and summer. I first decluttered, then I did the Kamari fold method ( HUGE game changer! It’s not about more stuff it’s that I can see every shirt and quickly find the one I want without messing up the drawer ) and put them large to small in the drawers ( I keep a smaller amount of lg. because I don’t want to encourage myself to stay there lol). In the closet I keep what I’m currently wearing and allow one tote for each of the other sizes, I don’t want to see anything I can’t wear today. I wear dress clothes a few times a week plus gardening/project clothes, nice casual, cleaning/lounging. It’s a lot to keep straight so I’m always trying to par it down! Thanks for the tips!

[@jillianguilford5191]

Great idea on other size totes.

[@sweetpea6987]

Just watching a couple of your videos today, I just unloaded a whole chest of drawers. The stuff didn't fit, or I don't use, etc. wow, what a great feeling, and then "the dust line" on your hanging clothes, that was a revelation to me! Thank you!

[@jesseb5112]

I have sat and tried to make those plans. Your methods actually work

[@pam81161]

I am such a planner in my OCD world. I remember most of what is in each room and what I can donate and the few items I actually want to keep. But I am also a procrastinator. Planning is a coping mechanism to delay getting up and out of my chair to actually take decluttering action! I know this about myself. Planning is easy; doing is hard.

[@lamaelacock2686]

Thank you for permission not to feel behind!!! I am still working in my kitchen and not through my clothes and I have so much paper clutter and we need to get out all the tax stuff!! I struggle with decisions so, because I don't know the right thing to do with stuff I move it to another pile - procrastinate - and feel bad about my inability to get anything done. So I will work on a paper pile in the office today:)

[@alisonalfredsonrealtor]

I love Dana! I will say that Marie Kondo's folding method changed my life when it comes to drawers. Dana's container concept in general is a perfect companion to the folding. It isn't about keeping more. I like being able to see what I own at a glance. Try it together and see if it works for you : )

[@lokicooper4690]

I started using her Konmari folding method, and it has helped immensely with my drawers. I was able to declutter a bunch of stuff, and now I can see what is in the drawer at a quick glance.

[@barbarab8645]

I was listening to this while going through my closet and came to a pair of pants with dust on the crease. Huge, 8 years of dust. Just as I picked it up, you said "if dust, donate". I'm laughing out loud and the pants went into the box. Thank you!!!!

[@korab.23]

My only critique... I wish you used a mic!🤣 I have my phone all the way up but it isn't very loud so I can't do things while I listen. I LOVE these videos! So real & true & helpful!

[@saraperts]

I don’t remember the part about clean clothes ending up in the wash being in your books, but it’s so eye opening to me! I have five kids and DUH! Those are the clothes they obviously hate and must go! Thanks!

[@franinvirginia4475]

How brilliant! I had never thought to look at what never goes through the laundry as a way to select clothes to donate!!! Thank you.💕💕

[@lm0703]

I so enjoy the fact that you are relatable and really break everything down so simplistically.

[@klcpca]

Dana... you are my spirit sister.... I can soooooo relate to almost everything you talk about! I get so overwhelmed that I get up, think about all I need to do and sit right back down again-- I hate when someone tells me I HAVE to do something NOW. I have stuff in drawers that I have NOT OPENED IN YEARS!!! Stuff in closets that have dust half way down the item!! But your suggestions seem so doable. I'm going to start on your tips TODAY and make my home a better place to be...

[@grannysquareswagonwheels2604]

Yes! The planning, I can so relate. Unfortunately my daughter is exactly the same way. I have learned to stop the constant planning and make myself do progress but now watching my daughter plan for 3 hours drives me crazy now because just like me she plans for hours on end but then only carries it out once or for a few days.

[@fatemakw9990]

I recently read your book and am SO glad to see you posting more often (no pressure)! Thanks - I really appreciate your way of explaining things!

[@beccismith4454]

About folding… I do fold my clothes, pretty much the KonMari way... but I’m not sure if that frees up space. I like it because it looks neat and most of all it enables me to see what’s there and not have to pull something out from underneath five other things. I love that! But that certainly doesn’t take the place of sifting and sorting what you actually like and use :-)

[@beccismith4454]

@Hooked Otaku Although I actually also like sorting more or less by color, dark to the left light or to the right or dark in the back lighter to the front depending on my storage space and what it is.✨😊 I have my sweaters on a higher shelf and I have a way that I prefer to KonMari’s for bulky things - I spread them out and fold the arms in so that it makes a box shape and then I thought the bottom up so that it’s even with or slightly overlapping the shoulder and neck line. Then I flip it and roll it like you would roll a carpet. I store them so that you see the “need“ end of the roll. If I have worn a sweater and don’t need to wash it yet, and put it back, I store it so that you see the “bottom“ end of the roll and that way I can tell what things I’ve worn and what not and maybe pull things when I do the laundry. 😃 No, I don’t do laundry every day. With one person I just don’t have enough stuff that it would be even worth it!

[@trudisabaj2741]

Yes, the KonMari fold is great for tank tops and T’s because the line up in a row and you can see the top “spine” of each one. Makes finding what I want easy. But getting rid of what you don’t need is indeed the ground-zero logic to declutter!

[@beccismith4454]

@Hooked Otaku that’s funny, I don’t manage usually to fold them with the images on the front! Because then the neckline has to be out, and that feels not as strong as having the solid sides on the outside :-)! But I have few enough that it’s really not difficult to know what’s what, and I don’t have so many with prints on the front. 😄

[@beccismith4454]

@Hooked Otaku gotcha! Cool. It’s kind of fun, all the variations that work for different people and different spaces :-)!

[@lindapatterson3559]

OMG, I am ROTFL! I lost it when you pointed out the dust line on the hanging clothes. I have been procrastinating for weeks, should I vacuum the shoulders, or should I rewash them all? You are so right and have saved me a ton of time. I am old, have raised 3 kids, inherited stuff from multiple relatives. Why didn't I think of that?

[@thegirlatthefrontdesk3519]

I love you! I am a planner. I have the habit of using all my energy making lists and looking on Pintrest for the best systems. I scroll through Amazon for magic products. I listened to both of your books back to back and hearing your voice automatically motivates me now. My house used to get so cluttered that I would use a giant dust broom to push everything from one end of my open floor plan to the other end so I could pick through the pile. Now every time I drive into town (I live in the foothills) I load my car with stuff and drop it at a local thrift store. I declare 2021 as my year to create better habits for myself and kids. Thank you for the effort to put into helping slobs like me. ♡♡♡♡♡

[@charlottegalbreath7626]

Lol...I used a rubber edged push broom to rake my stuff into a pile. I still drop stuff and don't pick it up..sweep every 3 or 4 days.

[@beatricepineda5923]

As someone who uses one of the folding techniques I can say this: some people use it to put more things in their drawers or baskets but that is not the only thing that can be accomplished with it. It really helps to see the clothes easier as they make everything visible all at once since there are no stacks which makes selecting what you want easier. Also, it actually makes pulling an item out without messing everything else up easier since the folded shape usually makes the clothing settle into “slots”. Some techniques are simple and some are more involved. Anyhow, they can be helpful but to each their own. Do what works for you. Thanks to Dana again for a great video on a topic that is much needed!

[@asparrow5505]

I can relate to the "I'm gonna do a load of laundry every day" *remembers and comes back to a mildew load that needs a vinegar rinse* I'm more of a streamliner/efficiency/adaptability corner cutter person than a planner. Planning stresses me out too much. Time is money, energy and health to me. My top priority. Routines are nice. They don't give you decision fatigue. I keep about two weeks of clothes and do one in one out.

[@aubreyhorton6845]

Dana, thank you! I totally do the math before decluttering and my house is no better off at the end of the day 🤪. Thanks for being so relatable and helpful ❤️

[@mellie5899]

When you said you needed a bigger house it reminded me so much of me and made me laugh. Then at the end when you gave permission to Not join the FB group I knew you're my kind of decluttering gal! The time I spend on FB is what consistently gets out of control so joining another FB group would be completely counter productive for me. Thank you for being so real and relatable! I'm going to look for your books.

[@TalentBBY]

This morning I stood in my closet and had a Dana moment. A moment I never thought I would have. Looking at my closet and what needed to be done with total and complete overwhelm. So I asked myself “what would Dana do?” So I took a deep breath and just said “just breathe. breathe”. (Deep exhale). Boy! Did I NEED THAT strategy!

[@reneasmith1588]

I am that crazy person who does the t-shirt folding and it has helped my marriage so much. Lol. My hubby has like a million t-shirts and his dresser drawers used to make me hyperventilate. Now I have all his t-shirts folded neatly standing up so he can see what's in the drawer and doesn't make a mess looking for that one 20 yr old t-shirt that he hasn't worn in a year but knows it's in there. 🤦‍♀️. And rolling all his undershirts and boxers was life changing. No more messy drawers. No pun intended. Lol. Love your videos!

[@ThePiggleWiggles]

Dana I love you!!! Dana, Cass ( Clutterbug), and Dawn ( The Minimal Mom) have all helped me so much get my home into a more clutter free, easier to manage space!!! For anybody who is frozen start with Dana ( A slob comes clean) and master her techniques before you move onto Cass and Dawn to organize and minimize your home. That’s the order that worked for me. You three ladies are gold!

[@gerrimarion5255]

You rock!!! You have helped me so much!!! Dawn and Cas, also, I never declutter the way you guys do. I have decluttered lots over the years. Your tips and tricks, have gave me freedom!!! Not only am I getting my house back, but I'm getting my life back!!! You have given me so much peace!!! You are a treat and funny too! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@marges4005]

I’m in the current Take Your House Back and not on Facebook. Today I was contemplating making an account JUST to be in the FB group…..then I remember why I quit FB-it’s easy to get sucked in and overwhelmed. That equals less decluttering time for me. I’m glad I fell upon this video today because it helped confirm my hidden angst about getting back on FB--even though I planned on ONLY being in the TYHB group.

[@simplegiftsandtruths8263]

Thanks so much for joining this colab. I'm often telling people about your systems. I love your podcasts and books. Thanks so much for sharing your journey and always making things non emotional and practical. ❤️❤️

[@brooksfranklin6527]

I love your book (Decluttering at the Speed of Life) so much!!! Please make more videos!! Your tips really work!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!

[@elizabethcallihan9971]

Yes, Amen!

[@TS-sh8xo]

She has a podcast that is just as good as videos if not better because I listen to her while I’m cleaning and don’t feel like I have to watch a screen!

[@melissahoneybee8493]

Some people I know decided years ago that they needed to move to a bigger house. They loved their house which overlooked a park in a quiet street but it was just too hard to keep organised. In preparation for the sale they started going through their belongings and decluttering. At the end of that process, they decided they didn’t need to move at all. They saved so much money and stayed in the place that they loved.

[@kimberlyvela8106]

Once i realise my kids laundry baskets are full of dirty clothes, i will declutter the clothes in the closet and dresser because those are the clothes that they are not choosing themselves and it makes it easier for them to put away there own clothes.. I have also told them if a piece of clothing doesn't fit to place it in the donation box i have. They are 9 and 6 years old. Both girls. I turn around my husband hangers so after few months he can see what he doesn't wear. That makes it easier to declutter his clothes. I use different methods for all. Lol

[@Daringtobemyself]

I should do this with my own clothes when my hamper gets full of dirty clothes. I have some pretty clothes that I just never wear. May as well donate them for someone else who will like them more than I do. Thanks for the idea.

[@kimberlyvela8106]

@Hooked Otaku You're welcome. It is hard to find new ways to declutter and i hope my idea helps.

[@kimberlyvela8106]

@@Daringtobemyself Yes, its hard to let go. I do this mainly for the kids because I know they wont miss the items. Its does help to see what you are really wearing and once you put your clothes back you will feel great because you will know that the items in you're closet are the ones you choose to wear. Please keep me posted .

[@loosegear4345]

I am 68 y and I am LEARNING. Never too late to learn and change. May God bless you.

[@suzie2080]

Visualizing a container helps SO much!

[@brbootsman]

I just discovered you from clutterbug a few weeks ago. I have been listening to your podcasts almost non stop for the last couple weeks and so happy to see new videos. Great to see your beautiful face!

[@delilah3276]

You’ve changed my life in the best way. I’m trying to learn how to manage a home with a toddler and it’s been a struggle lol. I’ve been listening to your podcast for over a year now. I’ve went back and listened to them all and so look forward to the new one every week. Let me just say that I’m beyond excited to see you coming back over to KZbin as well! I need your podcasts to listen to while I clean, I’ll listen/watch these while I clean as well, but I LOVE all of the content I can get from you😂❤️

[@TalentBBY]

“I am not a good folder. As you can tell.” Mmmm hmmmm. 😂

[@molliestanton2869]

I love Dana's honesty-she relates so well to " the rest of us!"

[@amiehegeman]

Love this! I joined the course not thinking I would learn anything after having been at it for 7 years and having followed Dawn from the beginning. I have learned a TON from you and Cas. I expect to still be at my kitchen for the rest of Jan. But it is coming together inch by inch!

[@Ggmaquilts]

Absolutely love Dana's tips. I relate to her. I think similar. Never could understand why I couldn' t follow their advise....made me feel like a failure. Now I know and understand...thanks so much Dana!:)

[@cinnie2543]

I've been watching Minimal Mom for a couple years and I have read your book, but taking the course is making a huge and wonderful difference in my house! You guys are all great, but Dana, i think I am most like you. This is a great post. Last week I threw a pair of pants in the wash that had a dust line on it. Wish I could remember which pair it was! ha!

[@bethmiller6827]

Make a special mark on the tag with a permanent marker.

[@Tandmfounditforya]

I love having a laundry day!!! One load a day did not work for me either.

[@kid2915]

Two gems of information. 18 minute video - at the halfway point, 9 minutes, she gets to the methodology of decluttering Drawers: Start at the bottom of it (the top of the drawer has the recently used items). Brilliant. If an item in the drawer is in the wrong place, take it to its 'real' home NOW. If the item belongs there but you haven't used it for an extended period of time, into the donation box or the trash it goes. At 14:18, the second gem: Closets - if any of your hanging clothes has a dust line along it, you only 'think' you love that shirt. The dust line evidence gives clear evidence that you haven't worn it in an extended length of time-put it into the donation box now. Same thing for as you're putting your clean laundry away, if it won't fit in the space, use these 2 fantastic steps to declutter.

[@kryxena]

Dana, I'm one of your people! Thank you for all the help you've already given me, and continue to give me. You're amazing! Wish I could bring you a plate of brownies! 💙

[@suzyvegan3836]

Love the title, Dana! I barely have the energy to do math when writing a check, let alone while getting rid of clothes that make me look hideous.😆 Thank you for your insight and inspiration!!!

[@vickyisgold]

I just want to say thank you! I've been decluttering for 9.5 years but I still have stuff and seems to keep coming back. I've been in a rut for years. I could get my house party ready and be messy days later, leaving me burned out and overwhelmed. I read your first book in a day and it has changed my world. I've started doing 5 minute pick ups with my kids and they've been helping 😲, my husband has been making the bed without me asking him. After dinner everyone has been helping clean up leaving us time to play a game together or free time. Thank you I needed your honesty. When you said that there was no special remedy just my own will it clicked. Million times thank you.

[@goodintentions1302]

One thing that helped me a lot was watching KZbin videos by The Wardrobe Woman. She helped me better understand which clothes look well on me & the reasons why I like or dislike something. I was able to let go of 'fantasy clothes.' I'll never care as much about my appearance as she does yet she's been very helpful to me.

[@matik3667]

By the way, you were my first youtube cleaning/decluttering channel i found. I have been a fan for 7-8 years.

[@username00009]

Same here - I found Dana from blog linkups (probably on I Heart Organizing).

[@violet2149]

Love the “container” explanation- thank you

[@FoD1975]

The laundry day idea really works. It’s brilliant. It’s the first time in my life I’ve known for sure what we actually need to get more of, and (even better) what we don’t need! Great to see you on KZbin again Dana! 🤗 From your no 1 fan in the UK xx

[@kaydiangel2445]

I have a laundry day too, on Saturday when my husband is home and he can help me. I cant do it by myself. It gets too overwhelming. Im try to purge out clothes and your videos help. Thank you ❤

[@LilCraftyNook]

OMG!! You are hilarious!! At the very first I wasn’t sure what you meant by math, but then as soon as you said “plan” I’m like Ohhhh, yeh! 😂😂 To a T!! The dust line thing was really great too!! I got your “Speed of Life” book on Audible!! Love love love it!! (the part where you talked about the craft room ...😬😆)

[@Swayspirit]

I love your books- they’ve really helped me more than anything else has

[@christinewitherspoon3389]

Thank you for the entertaining AND helpful video Dana!

[@christhompson7558]

Here's what finally allowed me to stay caught up on the laundry. 1. We moved several years ago to a house with a first floor laundry room. 2. Our kids grew up and moved out. 3. I became a minimalist. I enjoy watching videos from you, Cass, and Dawn, and also some others on the January playlist.

[@amy2284]

I just loved your book 📚 it was so helpful. You are so funny that my husband would look at me and I’m like “she get it and she is so funny 🤣”

[@leprekaun123]

I’m taking the course (and read/listened to your books) and I’m so glad you are making videos (again)!

[@charisedaniels1237]

I love your book decluttering at the speed of life!!!

[@j.p.regalado]

that dust line tho' "it needs to go" 14:42 🤣

[@clairekurdelak2913]

Great! Lol, loved the ‘dust line’ tip. I loved your Decluttering at the Speed of Life book

[@goldenlionness7317]

So funny. So true. I have a mountain I keep trying to declutter and laughed at the laundry routine partas Im constantly forgetting clothes in the washer. Also the drawer thing, and a chair is at the bottom of the mountain. I do get easily overwhelmed, sooo relate to your book and videos. I just got Decluttering at the speed of life