Thinking about booking a decluttering session but not sure what it involves? Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by stuff, stuck on where to begin, or just need someone to keep you on task—this guide will walk you through what a typical session with Space and Time looks like.
🧭 Before We Arrive: How to Prepare
You don’t need to clean up before we come—truly! In fact, it’s helpful for us to see your home just as it is so we can best understand how to help. However, here’s how you can prepare mentally and practically:
Think about your top priorities.
What space do you want to work on first, and what do you want it to feel like when it’s done?
Be open to making decisions.
We’re not here to make you get rid of things—but we will gently support you in choosing what to keep and what can go.
Have the basics ready.
Rubbish bags, recycling bins, donation boxes, and any storage tubs or labels you already own.
🧹 During the Session: Our Way of Working
Every session is different because every home and person is different. But generally, here’s how the flow goes:
- Walk and Talk: We’ll start with a short tour and discuss what’s been bothering you most in the space.
- Set a Clear Goal: Together, we’ll decide what success looks like by the end of our time together.
- Sort the Stuff: We work side by side (or solo if you prefer), categorising and grouping like with like.
- Support Decision-Making: We’ll ask questions to help you decide what stays, what goes, and what needs a new home.
- Organise the Keepers: We find functional, easy-to-maintain homes for the things you use and love.
- Review and Celebrate: We end with a recap of what was achieved and what’s next.
We use the Space and Time Organising SYSTEM as our guide throughout:
🛑 Stop the Stuff → ✅ Commit → 🗂️ Sort → ♻️ Let Go → 📦 Store → 🔁 Maintain.
🤝 After the Session
We leave you with:
- Clear next steps (if anything’s left to do)
- Tailored tips to keep the momentum going
- Encouragement—because making progress is worth celebrating
Ready to Get Started?
Taking the first step towards a more organised home can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Space and Time, we’re here to guide, support and encourage you throughout the process. If you’re ready to create calm and order in your space, we’d love to work with you. Book your decluttering session here.