The Queen of Clean Conquers Clutter

I really should not be writing a review of this book yet because I have only read the intro and first two chapters! I'm really excited, though, and want to share. This book is great--and I am seeing results in my home already. The book offers practical suggestions that you can implement right away. As I have said, I just started Chapter 3, but I have already straightened my entryway and family room--the rooms covered in Chapters 1 and 2. I like the fact that you can get up during the middle of a Chapter and make a change, however small. The book is that practical. For the family room, the Queen suggested looking at the room with pen and paper in hand to see exactly what the clutter and disorganization was made up of. I did that and learned that my blankets (you know, the ones you throw over yourself when you are watching a great TV show) had no "home". I immediately followed a tip in the book and put them in a wicker hamper that I already had. Voila! Problem solved. In my entry, the kids backpacks and my purse had no home; they were never in the same place for two days in a row. I placed an old bench I had in there. Now the kids can sit when they put their shoes on and I know where their backpaks and my purse are--on that bench! Again, I am just getting started and these are small steps but they have made me feel good. I'm getting things started and making small but effective changes. I can't wait to read m o r e ! My only regret is that I bought the ebook and it seems that I am unable to print it. I wish I had a hard copy to take with me to read during those few precious moments I have to do so!

Most books about clutter boil down to: look at what you've got, decide whether you want what you have, and figure out what to do with what remains. It is in this last category -- figure out what to do with what you keep -- that this book really shines. It contains a pile of suggestions for kitchen organization and some particularly helpful ideas about dealing with bedrooms and closets. In addition, there is concise, but thorough coverage of how long to keep everything from condiments to tax returns. This is the longest list I have ever seen of how long foodstuffs keep in the fridge. The material is easy to read and use. Even the best organized person will find something to use in the plethora of information and ideas. We less than well organized folks will find a lot of advice that we will be able to put to use right now, and encouragement to do it. A great buy.

I am a total believer in Linda Cobb. She is amazing with all of her "cures" for (nearly) everything. This latest venture, "Queen of Clean Conquers Clutter" is just another easy way to take care of everything you didn't know what to do with it. She makes it easy to read and you feel as if you know her personally. I look forward to all of the books she still has to do as well. Thanks, Linda.

The Queen really hit my weak spot this time. The "Paper Chase" chapter offered me not just tips but helped me to understand why I felt so compelled to gather notes, articles, recipes, catalogs. I always wondered what my desk top looked like. Now I know...and boy do I need a tip to get that natural wood sheen back.

Let's be honest.. guys are not very clean.. and know even less about how to actually clean when they decide to pick things up. I have always turned to the Queen of Clean for help and once again she has hit a home run! This book was perfect for me. I have lots of clutter and junk and.. oh well.. you get the idea.. and the info in the 'Queen of Clean Conquers Clutter' was a huge help in getting my house not only in order, but looking good. I've actually had friends ask if I hired a maid. I just tell them.. no.. I did better than that I got the Queen of Clean! Thanks Queen, you're the best.