Jess from Clean Organised Home shares her journey of starting an organizing business during the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of decluttering before organizing and making sure that items have a purpose and are being used. Jess also discusses the significance of finding a home for each item and customizing organization systems to fit individual needs. She recommends labeling as a helpful tool for maintaining organization and reducing the need to remember where everything is.

In this conversation, Jess, an organizing expert, shares tips and strategies for organizing various areas of the home. She emphasizes the importance of functionality over aesthetics and suggests using open containers and stackable drawers to maximize storage space. Jess also discusses strategies for organizing clothes, school bags, and toys. She recommends using hooks and command hooks for hanging clothes and bags, and suggests rotating toys and decluttering regularly. Additionally, she shares ideas for organizing a junk drawer and highlights the value of rehoming items instead of throwing them away. Jess's go-to organizing products include turntables and drawer inserts, and she encourages finding affordable alternatives and repurposing items around the house. You can find Jess on Instagram and TikTok at Clean Organised Homes.

takeaways

• Decluttering is the first step in organizing and involves getting rid of items that are not being used or have no purpose.
• Finding a home for each item is crucial for maintaining organization and making it easier to find things.
• Customizing organization systems to fit individual needs and preferences is key to creating a functional and efficient space.
• Labeling can be a helpful tool for maintaining organization and reducing the need to remember where everything is. Prioritize functionality over aesthetics when organizing
• Use open containers and stackable drawers to maximize storage space
• Hang clothes and bags on hooks or command hooks for easy access
• Rotate toys and declutter regularly to avoid overwhelm
• Organize a junk drawer using clear inserts or dividers
• Rehome items instead of throwing them away
• Look for affordable alternatives and repurpose items for organizing