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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
474: Decluttering When It’s All So Interesting
Let go of your attachment to things and do the “one in/one out” rule. Change the way you look at your stuff. Keep your mind on track. ASlobComesClean.com/HQ My…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
473: My State of the Home Post-Summer 2025 Podcast
I'm back from my summer break! It's always helpful to assess my home and how it's functioning for me in my current stage of life. As we move college kids in…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
472: Defining "Under Control"
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
471: Closets, Laundry, and 5 Minute Pickups
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
470: Helping Others and Books
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
469: Attics, Basements, and Container Concept
Pre-order my new book - Procrastinators Get Stuff Done! My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
468: Breaking Through Decluttering Plateaus (and More)
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
467: Too Cluttered to Take it There Now, Decluttering Journals, and Guiding Multiple People Through the 5 Steps
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
466: Turning Sentimental Clutter Into Displays, To-Do Lists, and Step 2 Before Step 1
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
465: Extra Bedding, Things That Need Repairs, and Extra bins
Pre-order my new book - Procrastinators Get Stuff Done! My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
464: Digital Photos, Decluttering Clothes After Weight Loss, and Household Challenges with "Where Would I Look For It First?"
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
463: Basement & Attic Decluttering, Retirement Changes, and Dealing with Craft Supplies
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
462: Advice for Spouses & Family, Mobility Challenges & Elderly Parents, Decluttering Sentimental Family History Items
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
461: Preparing for Guests, How to Break a Stall, "My Container is Too Big!"
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
460: Teaching Children the Method, Dealing with Clothes, and What To Do with Empty Space
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
459: How to Keep Your House Under Control During Out-of-Routine Times
Summer is here! (Or almost here!) Even if your personal schedule isn't dictated by a school calendar, life generally looks different in the summer as many…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
458: Tackling Your Decluttering Challenges
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com My whole house is pretty much under control now, except one thing: clothes…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
457: Simplifying Tasks to Simplify Lifestyle
Pre-order my new book - Procrastinators Get Stuff Done! My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
456: Legitimately Challenging Challenges
4 phrases/questions I can see right through. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
455: Kids, In-laws, Laundry, and More Questions Answered
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com If I want to declutter something but I also want to rearrange a room how do…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
454: Tackling a Space Full of Generational Clutter
My guest today is a nurse who has helped others navigate grief, and she’s determined to tackle her own grief-related clutter. Included in the attic that houses…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
453: Rhythms, Meals, Guilt, and Other Questions Answered
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/survey/…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
452: How to Be Convinced to Declutter
Getting started is the hardest part. So how do you actually take that first step? How can you move from understanding how to declutter to actually…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
451: Declutter Without Making Decisions
Do you fear decluttering because you’re afraid of all the decisions you’ll need to make? I’ve heard decluttering referred to as delayed decisions. Good news!…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
450: Decluttering to Combine Households
Amy’s husband brought a lot of sentimental items when they combined households, but she has learned to handle it well. She’s now tackling her garage/storage…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
449: Removing Containers, Decluttering with Others, and More of Your Questions Answered
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com When should we remove containers? For example, bookshelves, entryway tables…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
448: Comparisons or Containers
Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
447: It Isn't Possible to Struggle with Duh Donations
My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
446: ADHD & the No Mess Decluttering Process with Megs Crawford
The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
445: Learning to Trust Your Decluttering Instincts
My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside! In this episode, we discuss: Create a new spot for…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
444: China, Closets, Cleaners, and More
This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids' bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
443: Forests, Trees, and Nail Holes
Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
442: How to Be a Maximalist
I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
441: Your Unique Situation Affects Your Clutter Threshold
Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
440: When Decluttering Snags Happen
Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
439: So How Long Did It Take to Declutter My House?
People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
438: How to Make the Most of a Week with Nothing to Do But Declutter
A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
437: There Really is No Secret to Keeping the House Under Control
It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t. In this…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
436: Decluttering When You're in Less Than Ideal Circumstances
I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it's hard to declutter when circumstances aren't ideal. Lucky…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
435: Why Understanding the Layers of a Clean House is So Helpful
My Layers of a Clean House video (below) is my most watched video. It gets very different reactions from different people. Today, I'm talking about why it is…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
434: Preparing the House for Special Events
I know! It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the US when this releases! But this is the time of year when special events may happen in your house, even if they don’t…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
433: 5 Minute Pickup or Declutter? Yes!
In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my daughter's room and set her up with a routine for keeping it tidy. Successfully meal plan. Determine what to do with…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
432: Spoiler Alert - The Answer is the Container Concept
I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. And, spoiler . . . the Container Concept is pretty much always the answer. Hearing how…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
431: Stretched Thin? Pick a Skillet
When you feel stretched thin, adding one more thing is painful! Even if it’s a little thing that normally wouldn’t feel like a big deal! I’m sharing ways to…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
430: Decluttering When Bad Things Really Could Happen
Those of us who struggle (big time) with clutter love to feel prepared for anything (and everything). The idea of decluttering can feel like giving up on that…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
429: Fighting the Temptation to Overcomplicate
In this episode, we discuss: Tackling a large project of sentimental items which will go into a new storage area. Balancing what I keep for myself with what I…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
428: Answering More Decluttering Questions
Pre-order my new book - Procrastinators Get Stuff Done! My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
427: 4 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Function Better
A kitchen that functions well makes the whole house function better! Today, I’m sharing four ways to make this key space in your home run more smoothly. Below…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
426: Feeling Emotions When You Declutter Without Using Emotions to Declutter
Pre-order my new book - Procrastinators Get Stuff Done! My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
425: Helping Others Declutter While Being Respectful of Them
In this episode, we discuss: Letting go of your fantasy self as we move into a new phase of life. Gauging when to move past gentle encouragement over to doing…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
424: Answers to Your Decluttering Questions
Pre-order my new book - Procrastinators Get Stuff Done! My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
423: No Regret Decluttering - The Power of Closure
Life is hard enough and "closure" isn't always possible in difficult situations. Decluttering doesn't have to be that way. It is absolutely possible to have…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
422: The Reality of No Dish Piles
I'm so excited to be back after my summer break! In this episode, I'll go deep into what I learned by focusing hard on keeping dishes done (as opposed to just…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
421: How to Get Motivated
Getting motivated to declutter (or just to get started on your house at all) can be really difficult! In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for getting…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
420: Rapid Q&A
I'm answering questions that you asked over on Instagram. I'm covering things like decluttering burnout, finding the right donation place, worrying about…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
419: How to Help Other People Declutter
It's how to help other people, right? Summer's coming, so it's possible you'll have the "opportunity" to help other people declutter! Today, I'm sharing my…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
418: Infinity Brain and Decluttering to Allow for All the Interests
In this episode, we discuss: Decluttering to have a working space for art. Finding common “look for it here first” spaces with other adults in the home…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
417: Put a Party on Your Schedule
Knowing the doorbell is going to ring is the best motivation to get the house cleaned up. But those moments can be extremely stressful! Today, I’m talking…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
416: House Rules for Decorating with Myquillyn Smith
I'm talking with my friend Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) about her new book, House Rules. She's the queen of making decorating your home feel totally doable. I…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
415: Adjusting to Not Panicking at the Thought of a Doorbell
In this episode, we discuss: Defining the Craft Room while also using it for storage. Getting past the Doorbell Panic. Helping with parents' garage & shared…