320 What is clutter blindness and how to fix it?

Over time, we become so accustomed to seeing the same things in the same rooms at the same time of day that we become what is known as clutter blind. In today’s podcast we are going to discuss clutter blindness and how we can put strategies in place to stop it. Episode 288 What’s to blame for my clutter Episode 239 How do I fall back in love with my house Episode 184 Is there a one size fits all solution About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are delighted to welcome Katie Mortram onto the podcast today. As the Household Advice Editor for Good Housekeeping, Katie looks after all things cleaning and decluttering. She started out as a Junior Tester in the Good Housekeeping Institute 10 years ago, and nowadays focuses on keeping their cleaning content up to date and accurate, testing relevant products and learning about the latest methods and trends along the way. Today we’re going to delve into the methods she’s come across and ask her what she really thinks and what has worked for her along the way. Good Housekeeping Live Good Housekeeping UK Episode 103 – Review of Netflix show Getting Organized with The Home Edit Episode 313 – My decluttering journey with Christina Rudes About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coathangers are something that we take for granted in our wardrobes, but having your clothes on the right coat hanger can be a game changer both aesthetically and practically. In today's podcast we’re going to delve into the pros and cons of the different types of hangers. Check out our shop to find our favourite hangers Episode 310 How to choose what to wear with Jennifer Mackay-Mary Episode 262 How Lesley decluttered 50 items from her wardrobe About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you ask any parent what their biggest clutter nightmare is, it will invariably be toys. But in a world where an excessive amount of toys is the norm, how do we ensure that they don’t take over our homes? In this podcast we’re going to discuss how to minimise your children’s toys. Mentioned in this episode:- Episode 71 – Toys (Part 1) emotions Episode 72 – Toys (Part 2) categorising and decluttering Episode 73 – Toys (Part 3) organising and storage Episode 279 – Using numbers to declutter your home About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ended up with items in your home you can’t even remember buying? Do you have many brand new, never worn clothes with tags on in your cupboards? Are you overshopping on a regular basis and are you worried about money? Then this is the podcast episode for you. We have invited financial therapist Carrie Rattle to share her expertise about shopping addiction and how to stop overshopping. Carrie Rattle is a Financial Therapist and Coach, Founder and CEO of Behavioral Cents, LLC. She is a 30-year veteran financial executive, with multi-country experience in banking, brokerage and credit card practices Mentioned in this episode:- Episode 308 Becoming debt free with Brad Nelson Episode 296 How to curb your shopping addiction Carrie's Website Am I a Compulsive Shopper tool About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk a lot about scheduling time and planning to declutter, but let’s not underestimate the power of decluttering when the urge takes you. In this podcast we’re going to chat through 10 ways to introduce spontaneous decluttering into your life.  Photo decluttering app Get Sorted Episode 310 How to choose what to wear with Jennifer Mackay-Mary Episode 265 How to declutter when you don’t have time About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you own a storage unit full of stuff, you can’t even remember what is in there, but pay loads of money every month for it? Declutter Hub member Margie was in that exact position. In this podcast, she shares her storage unit story right from the beginning and we couldn’t be prouder of her for all the work she has done. Keep listening if you want to find out how she did it!  Mentioned in this episode:- Become a member Episode 290 – What is self storage and is it really worth it? Episode 285 – How to set up storage spaces for success About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From time to time, one of our lovely Declutter Hub members shares their story on the podcast. Christina is only a few short weeks into her journey with us but is already making big breakthroughs. So today we’re here to talk about what it feels like when you decide to take the plunge into unknown territory and commit to a fresh way of thinking.  Biography: Christina is a mother of two and life partner to Gary. She is a Licensed Property & Casualty agent, but recently sold her agency and currently not employed so I have plenty of time to perfect my decluttering skills. She has been on her decluttering journey for 15 years on and off. She enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling and looks forward to more travel in the future. Mentioned in this episode: Declutter Hub Membership Episode 112 – Guest interview with member Sue Episode 162 – Guest interview with Declutter Hub Member Judie Episode 186 – Declutter Hub member Penelope shares her journey About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast, we’re talking through 10 clutter hot spots. Working out where they are and why they gather more clutter is half the battle. We’re going to give you some quick fire, handy tips on how to avoid them. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 298 10 top tips for a low maintenance and organised home Episode 243 10 things to declutter from your utility room Episode 172 10 things to do in your home daily About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the part of your decluttering journey that you get stuck in is always sentimental items and you think everything in your home feels sentimental it can be hard to make the progress that you want. So if every room in your home takes you on a trip down memory lane, this podcast is for you. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 181 – Sentimental jewellery Episode 175 – 10 Sentimental items to declutter today Sorting out Sentimental Course About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 28 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected]   Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices