Can i hire someone to organize my room, like organize my clothes, loose papers, etc?

Answer 1

This is a whole profession but I have found in small towns that there aren't many organizers around except in the cities and metro areas. Plus they have specialties like space planning, office and paper, small spaces, garages, kitchen, emphasis on cleaning, help with decorating, will or won't do this or that....so it could be hard, depending on where you live, to get the service you need. If you hired someone from a ways off to do your work, you would be looking at compensating them for their travel. It may be worth it if you get one or two longer appointments instead of shorter checking in type consultations, OR if you are willing to take the portable parts of your projects (like paper to organize and file) to them and work on it on their turf.

In the event that you can't find a professional organizer that can help you with your particular project, there are some other folks that are easier to find, piece them together and get it all done. Professionals like decorators, painters, carpenters, all can help you get the look you want. Accountants and financial advisors may be able to help you get your files and paper systems together.

A therapist can help you get to the root of your issues surrounding clutter, things like OCD, hoarding, shopping, stockpiling, and self-esteem, all have something to do with how our spaces usually look.

And nothing beats a good friend to help you sift out clutter, maybe even go in with you on a sale or a swap so you give and take to meet both your needs.

If you are looking at making any major furniture pieces to help you get organized, like an armoire or a desk system, or whatever, choose one that can offer you complimentary design services so the piece you buy is in a planned space, and they have helped you with the purchase. I can't remember what company it is, but at least one furniture showroom offers this service.

Don't forget also that part of sales training at home improvement centers is knowing how to help you find the right stuff in their store for your project. So if you go to a place and explain your situation, they might be able to help you decide on what to buy. They work in pretty small areas of the store, based on what they know how to do around the house. So they know their inventory. They can help you find the right supplies to get what you want.

You can also check around in different departments of your local college...art department, business department, home ec department. If you don't want to use a moonlighting faculty member, maybe you can get some help from a student who needs real experience.

Answer 2

Categorize the stuff. Break down your work into one thing at a time then you won't feel as overwhelmed. Say, "I'm going to hang up shirts today." That's it. Next day, say, "I'm going to stack the papers into three piles: 1. deal with 2. file and store 3. toss." That's it. Next day, put up a note on the fridge saying "If you have anything in the ____ room, please claim and remove it by 4pm on Friday or it will be donated to the Salvation Army." And do what you said. Call the Salvation Army and tell them to bring the big truck. It's a tax write off for you! They will give you a receipt to use in tax preparation. Play some music as you work to pass the time and lighten the mood. Think about the sense of accomplishment you'll soon be enjoying. Get lots of black garbage bags and a few boxes to put the remaining mess inside of. Don't stuff things in there. Put your categories in there. Take one bag or box at a time to another room and work on it until it is empty. Go back and do that until you're all done. When taking the stuff to another room, your getting out of there helps you think clearly and makes an easy job out of that hair raising chaos. Best wishes!!

Answer 3

yes there are lots of people who do this. look in the paper under house cleaning, or organizing

Answer 4

Sure. Look into the ad section of your local newspaper, usually the professional 'organizers' advertised there.

Answer 5

yes, but they are expensive and i think it would be better for you to plan a day in which you just cleaned and organized everything yourself. i wouldn't allow anyone to clean my room for me, because i know what i need and i know what i don't. sometimes what people think is junk can be really valuable to the person that owns it.

Answer 6

I need an organizer too!

Answer 7

yes but i dont come cheap !