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Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
Dana K White from ASlobComesClean.com shares reality-based cleaning, decluttering and organizing tips based on her own deslobification process. As she finds ways to keep her own home under control she shares cleaning, decluttering, and organizing strategies, that work in real life. And she's funny.
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Episodes
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
295: Getting Started is NOT a Team Effort Podcast
When you feel inspired to start getting your home under control or tackle a big decluttering project, it’s tempting to think that the first step needs to be…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
294: Enjoying Your Progress Even When You’re Not Finished Podcast
I’m talking with Becki to come up with strategies for: allowing time for your hobbies, without the guilt, when you know there’s still decluttering that needs…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
293: Decluttering for a Move Podcast
People are constantly asking about applying my 5 step decluttering process to a move, but I haven’t moved since I started all this! Thankfully, today I’m…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
292: The Dumping Ground Room Podcast
In today’s episode, Danyel and I talk about: tackling the dumping ground room after the visible spaces are so much better than they were getting stuff out of…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
291: When Big Plans Equal Little Progress Podcast
Today I’m talking about how big plans end up backfiring sometimes, and how to not let the feeling that you need to figure everything out ahead of time (in your…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
290: Making Things Easier For (and on) Yourself Podcast
I’m talking with Janine to come up with strategies for: How to overcome a particular task that you hate, particularly keeping the floors clean. Helping to…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
How Do Antimicrobial Products Get Approval from the EPA? (Sponsored Podcast)
This is the second episode in the three part series of sponsored podcast interviews I’m doing with Good Chemistry Lives Here. I am enjoying these conversations…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
289: Life After Your Clutter Threshold
I’m answering the question: “What’s the next step? When you get the win on decluttering and life is so much easier what do you do next?” Whether you’re there…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
288: Q&A Overwhelm in Different Forms and Situations
So many photos on your phone? So many different things going on with working full time from home with no childcare for little ones? So many papers for your…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
287: When the Very Best Way is Too Overwhelming Podcast
In today’s strategy session, we talk about how to get over the feeling of being overwhelmed by not knowing how to do things in the very best way. How to…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
286: When You Don’t Have the Energy to Declutter
The world changed a year ago, and whether you realize it or not, you’re likely emotionally exhausted. Some have experienced unimaginable loss, some have worked…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
285: My 5 Step Decluttering Process Podcast
I’m going over the basics of my 5 step Decluttering process that guarantees progress (and only progress) and never a bigger mess. Sign up for my newsletter…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
284: “What If Scenario” Reality Checks Podcast
Reality checks are hard, but good, especially when they help me know what to declutter. I’m talking about embracing the unwanted reality checks, but also about…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
283: Setting You (and your Family) Up for Success Podcast
In this episode with Robin, we discuss: How to get laundry under control. Helping to be less of a slob in the future. How to get my little people to realize it…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
Demystifying Antimicrobials (Sponsored Podcast)
This is the first in a special series of interviews I’m doing with real life scientists called Humanizing the Science of Antimicrobials. (And some other…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
282: Making Plans or Making Excuses?
There’s a fine line between trying to think through a process and trying to come up with reasons why it won’t work. There’s a fine line between planning and…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
281: Other People’s Stuff and Other People’s Opinions Podcast
In this episode, we talk about: How to be motivated when you feel like you’re drowning in other people’s stuff How get ready to move How to not let comments…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
280: Legitimately Challenging Decluttering Challenges Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: How to get family members on board for decluttering. How to help with a young son who has major clutter blindness. Practical ideas…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
279: Why Your House Looks Messy Podcast
Ever wonder why your house always looks messy even though you feel like you’re working on it a lot? I used to, too. I know now that usually, the problem is…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
278: Decluttering Trash AND Treasures
Clutter attracts clutter. Piles grow. Knowing that a pile most likely contains valuable stuff can make getting started difficult. I’m talking with someone who…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
277: Next Level Decluttering Podcast
If you’re feeling stuck, feeling like you’re decluttering in circles, or just feeling blech, maybe you need to go to the next level of decluttering. I’m…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
276: The Container Concept with Cas and Dawn
I’m talking about The Container Concept. It’s a game changer concept, and that’s because it’s fact. I’m talking with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
275: What and How Much Can I Handle?
How much can I handle? That’s the real question. Sometimes, it’s about stuff, sometimes it’s about time and sometimes it’s about energy (mental and physical)…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
274: Working and Working and Having Something to Show for It Podcast
We talk about: How to be motivated by something other than panic cleaning because someone is coming over. How to deal with well-meaning family members who, out…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
273: What’s the Point of Storage Space? Podcast
Storage spaces can be overwhelming, whether they’re too small or too big. I’m talking about how to work through them, and how to make them do the job they were…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
272: Making the Best of It Podcast
Here we go into the holiday season of a year that’s totally bananas. Things are far from normal, but I’m determined to make the best of it, and am sharing what…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
271: Figuring Out Laundry Day
We discuss: what are appropriate expectations for kids ages and their participation. how to accomplish laundry so that it doesn’t feel impossible. Successfully…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
270: Reclaiming Your Space for Good Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: where to start with a huge pile of papers that have been in the office for far too long. where to start in a double garage that…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
269: The Problem with Miscellaneous Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss: ways to think about kid toys and getting them under control. how to incrementally clean up something an overwhelming space where…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
268: Decluttering Paralysis and Moving Podcast
Decluttering paralysis is real, and it’s tough enough on a normal day. It’s especially daunting, though, when you are on a deadline. Especially the biggest…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
267: Getting Unstuck Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: how to avoid getting stuck on the daily tasks (dishes, 5 minute pick up, etc), but finding time to do a major decluttering also…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
266: Be Willing to Experiment Podcast
Those of us who are bewildered by keeping the house under control can, sometimes, be scared of experimenting. Sometimes it’s because we have failed so many…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
265: Keyword: Start Podcast
When there’s a big and daunting decluttering project in front of you, the key is to start. Knowing what to do is good, but actually doing it is even better…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
264: The Answer is The 5 Minute Pickup Podcast
I asked for questions over in the patron-only Facebook group, and the answers to about half of them started with, “Well, the 5 minute pickup . . . ” So I put…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
263: Decorating Without Clutter with The Nester
I’m talking to Myquillyn Smith, whom you may know as “The Nester.” I met Myquillyn a few years ago when she invited me to be an author at her Nest Fest event…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
262: Blending Organizing Styles (and more) Podcast
In today’s podcast, I discuss: Finding the balance between how the members of the household like things to be. Finding motivation when you don’t like your…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
261: Measuring Progress, Measuring Success Podcast
Schoolwork gets a grade. Losing weight causes a measurable change in the number on the scale. But sometimes it’s hard to measure decluttering success. Or to…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
260: Rethinking Organizing Podcast
One of my biggest strategies is to let yourself “just declutter” in order to get started and make progress in your home immediately. And decluttering achieves…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
259: The Thing About Maintenance Podcast
Maintenance. It feels pointless and impossible when there’s so much that needs to be done FIRST! But maintenance, even when the house is in shambles, is the…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
258: Cleaning for “Us” and Not the Doorbell Podcast
The doorbell is a great motivator to get the house clean, but when there aren’t any doorbells coming, motivation can be hard to find! I’m talking about the…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
257: Visibility Rule Challenges and Re-Decluttering Podcast
In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: How do you let go of useful stuff when you know it’s way more than you need? What do you do about…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
256: Cleaning WITH Other People Podcast
Living with other people can (hopefully) mean cleaning with other people. This presents challenges in any relationship. There are extra challenges for people…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
255: Decluttering with the Time Available Podcast
In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: I struggle with finding time to run the home well, and with making myself do the decluttering when I…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
254: Easy Meal Ideas
Have you been cooking more than you’ve ever cooked in your life? I’m going over the basics on how I make it easier to get dinner on the table quickly, night…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
253: Decluttering / Clearing Out Storage Spaces Podcast
We discuss these questions in today’s strategy session: Besides knowing the basics from the books, can we discuss an action plan for those storage spaces for…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
252: Limiting What Comes Into the House Podcast
Frugality and My Slob Problem Podcast Stop Cluttering Podcast Container Concept Podcast Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Sponsor…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
251: What’s Working for Me Right Now Podcast
I’m sharing what’s working for me right now, plus some thoughts on how to not get discouraged when your house isn’t magically even though your very best excuse…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
250: Decluttering with Chronic Illness and Exhaustion Podcast
I’m talking with Liza today. (Actually, back in January.) Things we discussed in this episode: How the “take it there now” decluttering strategy is a…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
249: How to Clean Your Bedroom Podcast
Are you tackling (or do you need to tackle) your messy bedroom? I’m talking through the process in this podcast episode. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
248: How to Get Work Done Podcast
Adjusting to schedule changes is HARD!! There are so many different things you CAN do that sometimes the day goes by and it feels like none of it happened…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
247: Decluttering in Uncertain Times Podcast
Well, life is pretty bananas for all of us right now. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing some mental decluttering roadblocks I’ve been surprised to be…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
246: Time Management – Even with Unpredictable Schedules Podcast
I answer these questions in today’s strategy session: I’m constantly starting over because we fall off the bandwagon. We keep hopping back on, though. Do you…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
245: Ruthless Re-Decluttering Podcast
I recently re-decluttered my closet, and I was RUTHLESS. Re-decluttering will do that. I am SO pleased with the results, so I shared some decisions I made…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
244: The Basics – Getting Started or Getting Back Podcast
In this podcast, I’m refocusing on the absolute basics of getting your house under control and keeping it under control. These are the basic household tasks…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
243: How to Chill Out About (and in) Your Home Podcast
Do you stress out when you start making progress? Does it sometimes feel like you’re LESS able to relax when you are focused on improving your home? Does your…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
242: Decluttering Useful Stuff and Difficult Decisions Podcast
In this episode I answer these questions: What do you do when you assign a habit to someone else and they drop it? And how do you handle kids (or others)…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
241: How to Get Rid of Your Stuff (or Clutter, or JUNK) Podcast
If you decluttered last month, there’s a chance you need to take some time this month to get that stuff completely out of your house! I’m talking about ways to…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
240: Getting Credit for Your Housekeeping Effort Podcast
Ever get frustrated because you work hard on the house but no one notices? Want credit for what you’ve done? I get it. But it’s a mindset I had to eliminate to…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
239: The Allure of Extra Space & The Challenge of New Schedules Podcast
I did a strategy session with Ronanda and discussed working the habits into her recently (and completely) changed routine and the challenges of having extra…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
238: Stopping the What Ifs – Diving into Decluttering Question 2 Podcast
I only have two decluttering questions. They are designed to help me work through large amounts of clutter in minimal time without emotions. The second…