Do you have spaces that have gotten out of control?
We can help you Conquer the Clutter and live an organized life!
About Us
At Conquer the Clutter, we believe in helping our clients improve their lives by improving their environment.
Whether you have a small problem, like plastic containers that attack when you open a cabinet, a large one where you can’t even see the cabinet, or anything in between, we can help. We provide services for clients in the northern Virginia area.
We are licensed, bonded and insured.
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what our clients say
A.O.
“I have recently partnered with Conquer the Clutter and have been nothing but impressed with their work. Amazing business, professional, very friendly, and willing to go the extra mile. 10/10 recommend if you need an estate clean out!”
A.M.
“I’ve worked with Jamie and her team to clean out a neighbor’s property after he passed. They have been easy to work with, good communicators, and take great care in what they do. I won’t go into details, but they even found a needle in a haystack for his sister that I thought would be impossible. They are amazing!”
m.g.
“Thank you SO much for your help with cleaning out my client’s home. You are so wonderful to work with and I could not have done this without your expertise. I know there is more work to do, but I did want to take a quick second to say thank you – especially to Pilar. Her responsiveness and attention to detail have been amazing.”
a. & j. R.
My lawyer’s “recommendation for Maria Spetalnik for organizing the house in preparation for selling was absolutely spot on. She was thorough, organized, steady, persistent, consistent, flexible, helpful, patient, focused, economical, mindful of my resources, purposeful, and…absolutely trustworthy. As you can imagine, trying to arrange a house from a distance, exacerbated by COVID-19 travel and work constraints, made this project particularly challenging. As this sell and move are ultimately successful, much will be to Maria’s credit. She kept her cool throughout, provided excellent advice and recommendations and was, in a word, superb.”
m.p.
“Working with Maria and Conquer the Clutter put my mind at ease. We had a massive cleanup of a home after the death of a family member and years of hoarding and squalor. Maria and her team came in and quickly and discretely removed everything from the home. They handled all the details and were vigilant about keeping items that might be of value to the family. They also coordinated walking contractors and the real estate agent through the house to help us get an idea of how to proceed. I don’t know what we would have done without Conquer the Clutter.”
b.l.
“It took me over 4 years to decide that there was no way that I would get the storage room in my basement straightened out. Then Maria entered my “organizational life”. She was very respectful about what I wanted (needed) to keep. She never made me feel hopeless or foolish for holding some things that are precious to me. In two days, my storage room is neat, clean, tidy and organized…I can actually FIND what is in there quickly and easily. If I run out of motivation, I will not hesitate to ask her to come back.”
c.s.
“I just wanted to drop you a note of thanks for doing a great job with our basement. We just finished moving the last bit of furniture out and picked up the new pieces. It looks and works great. I have given your info to a friend selling her home and moving. Thanks again!”
frequently asked questions
1. How do I begin?
The first step is doing an Initial Assessment. We will come to your home and look at the things that are bothering you. We discuss the possible solutions and make specific recommendations. We can provide you with a full action plan if you just need to know where to start.
2. How do I work with an organizer?
Once we have had the assessment, many of our clients find that they want our assistance in order to see results more quickly. Sometimes they realize that they won’t do the work unless they know someone is coming. We can come with a single organizer or if you need, we can bring in an entire team. The client and organizer set the appointment schedule so as not to overwhelm the client.
3. How long is an appointment with an organizer?
Each appointment is 3 or 4 hours, depending on where the client is located. This length of appointment is to ensure that the client seems real progress after each appointment.
4. What happens after we have accomplished my goals?
New systems take time to feel comfortable and old habits can be hard to break so a newly organized space can start to become re-cluttered. We can come back as needed to tweak your systems and restore order when life gets hectic. Some clients have us back monthly, quarterly or annually to help them stay on the right track. Some just give us a call or drop us an email when they get stuck or need some new ideas in order to tackle the job themselves. We can flex to fit your needs.
5. What if some of my items can be sold or donated?
Our team works with an assortment of businesses and individuals who can appraise, sell, buy or dispose or donate your items. Any of those services can be coordinated by your organizer or through your team.
6. I have a friend or loved one who needs organizing help, what should I do?
First, be sure to obtain the consent and approval of your friend or loved one- no work will be done without the client’s full agreement Once consent is given, feel free to contact us to discuss the process and any specific needs. From there, we’ll arrange an initial assessment to get started.
7. What should I do to prepare for my appointment?
No need to straighten up- we want our organizers to see your space as it is in everyday life. We just ask that pets and little ones are safely out of the way during the visit.
8. How long will my process take?
Every process unfolds differently- people move at their own pace when making decisions, and each person’s space carries its own level of clutter, shaped by unique habits histories ad emotions.