Too Much Clutter and Not Enough Clean?
The process of decluttering and cleaning the home can be stressful and daunting. The library is here to help with resources on decluttering, simplifying, organizing, and cleaning for the home and beyond. Some books take conventional and straightforward approaches, others unique or extreme, while others are intertwined with inspiration and humor to make the process less overwhelming, and perhaps even pleasant.
Consider the following books as you kickstart your organizing and cleaning quests. Experts and everyday enthusiasts share advice on topics ranging from speed cleaning and decluttering methods to quick and easy solutions for every home. Discover more resources on this topic and other topics through the library catalog, visit your nearest branch, or Ask-a-Librarian for library staff recommendations.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
This best-selling guide to decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes readers step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari method for simplifying, organizing, and storing.
My Boyfriend Barfed in my Handbag...And Other Things You Can't Ask Martha by Jolie Kerr
Jolie Kerr, author of the online column, 'Ask a Clean Person,' has attracted more than a million page views and established her as the Millennial generation's answer to Martha Stewart. Because, let's be honest, no one is going to ask Martha what to do when your boyfriend vomits in your handbag. In this collection of handy cleaning tips, Jolie offers a fun and informative way to keep the house clean.
Organized Simplicity by Tsh Oxenreider
Simplicity isn't about what you give up. It's about what you gain. When you remove the things that don't matter to you, you are free to focus on only the things that are meaningful to you.
Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean by Linda Cobb
Cleaning expert Linda Cobb offers advice on how to clean a multitude of household objects including everything from the kitchen sink to leather car upholstery, and provides tips on how to use tea to clean wood and vinegar to remove rust.
House Works: Cut the Clutter, Spead Your Cleaning and Calm the Chaos by Cynthia Townley Ewer
America's leading housekeeping expert shows you how to de-clutter, organize, and clean your home, with easy-to-remember tips for every job, from keeping your bathroom clean and doing the laundry to sorting out paperwork and organizing the family photo album.
Organizing and clearning expert Donna Smallin shows you how to enjoy the happy, healthy, inviting home you long for with hundreds of time-saving tips and solutions to your clutter and cleaning problems. Her approach is manageable and simple, helping you focus on the things that will make the biggest difference. You'll discover small, quick routines that will keep your spaces clean and clutter-free.
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