Dana K. White

A SLOB COMES CLEAN

Reality-Based Cleaning, Decluttering, & Organizing

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Dana K. White

A SLOB COMES CLEAN

Reality-Based Cleaning, Decluttering, & Organizing

  • About
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  • Get Started!

  • Home
  • Get Started!
  • Speaking
  • Blog
    • Cleaning
    • decluttering
    • organization
    • All posts
  • Podcast
  • Winnie’s Pile of Pillows
  • Books
    • Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House
      • Get a Discussion Guide
    • Organizing for the Rest of Us
    • Decluttering at the Speed of Life
    • How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind
  • Video
  • Shortcut Solutions
    • 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests e-book
    • Make Dinner Happen
    • The 5 Day Clutter Shakedown Video Course
    • Printable Checklists E-Book from A Slob Comes Clean
    • Teaching Kids to Clean e-book
    • Giving God the Worst of Me - free e-book
    • My Book Publishing Journey
    • Take Your House Back
    • The Blog: Years 1-3 In E-Book Form
  • FAQ
  • Decluttering Coaches
  • Free Five Steps Printable
  • Contact
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The Basics

Simple yet so effective - explore and see which you can try next:

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Laundry Day

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Printable
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5 Minute
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Decluttering
Fundamentals

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I finally found someone who really understands me! I'm not the horrible person I had been believing I was. I just didn't know how to manage my stuff!
- A. Lin


Dana's methods are the only ones that have ever "clicked" with me; our brains think of clutter in similar ways. So if nothing else has worked for you, try her methods.


Dana's system changed my family's life- instead of constantly needing to go away on vacations to feel relaxed, we now feel and live like we are on vacation most of the time.

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“Dana has a great personality and connected with me. Her examples were great and helped put the process in context. She and her process were relatable. Have her come back for a refresher!”

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My Books

No fluff, just down-to-earth, super practical advice - and they're funny.

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How to Manage Your Home without losing your mind

"Really, this is a must read for anyone who wants to learn the secrets that all those organized types seem to know." -Kimberlee S.

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Decluttering at the Speed of Life

"If like me, you have ever looked at all your clutter and felt utter despair; had no idea where to start because it all looks far too daunting…buy this book."
- E.Meredith

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Organizing for the rest of us

"...The tagline should read something like "The Best of Dana, in a concise, digestible, organized format," but "100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control" works also." - Gina W.

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jesus doesn't care about your messy house

"This was the book I didn't know I needed. Dana's writing style is fun, but to the point. I loved that her faith shines through in this book." - Tammy F.

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Winnie’s Pile of Pillows is a delightful story that helps kids laugh about their clutter while gently learning how to make room for the things they truly love most.” -Lynne S

 

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Certified Decluttering Coaches

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Love my practical decluttering advice? Now you can get hands-on help from coaches trained and certified in my No-Mess Decluttering Process!

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This method has transformed my own home, and I love sharing it with others in a way that feels doable, not overwhelming.

- Karen Rhoten, Certified Decluttering Coach

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Blog Posts

Find FREE, super helpful information in my hundreds of blog posts.

FAQ: How Do I Say ‘No’ when People Give Me Stuff?

Jan 14, 2025

  You have well-meaning relatives, neighbors, friends. They want to bless you with stuff. It can be hard to say no. But if you’re decluttering, it can be so discouraging and overwhelming to keep having […]

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FAQ: What if I need to Declutter, but My Stuff is Very Sentimental to Me?

Dec 30, 2024

  When you want to declutter, but you know that a lot of the decisions you’ll face will feel emotional, it can be hard to start. Dealing with sentimental clutter can feel scary. As I […]

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FAQ: How Do I Declutter without Making a Bigger Mess

Dec 23, 2024

  The number one frustration people have about decluttering is that they end up making a bigger mess. Traditional organizing strategies do often result in making a space worse before making it better, but my […]

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FAQ: How do I get started decluttering?

Dec 16, 2024

  How do I get started decluttering my house? If you’re completely overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, the thought of doing the thing you desperately need and want to do (decluttering), can feel […]

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FAQ: How do I deal with new stuff coming in?

Dec 9, 2024

    Christmas is such a fun time! I’m going to be honest. I’m not one of those adults who “doesn’t want anything.” I LOVE gifts. Giving and getting them. But let’s talk about the […]

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Containers and Downsizing: A Reader’s Story

Nov 25, 2024

  Oh, my word. I love this story. Even if you aren’t downsizing any time soon, the way she uses the Container Concept is so logical and inspiring! I asked if I could share this […]

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Recent Podcast Episodes

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528: Beating Procrastination Doesn’t (Necessarily) Equal Productivity

Sep 17, 2026

527: Effectiveness Vs. Efficiency

Sep 10, 2026

526: This is a Sass-Friendly Decluttering Method

Sep 3, 2026

525: Extra Space Isn’t Extra

Aug 27, 2026

524: Piles Blocking Take It There Now, a Craft Room Full of Fabric, and a Late Husband’s Last Box

Aug 20, 2026

523: Fear of Others Filling Your Decluttered Spaces, Decluttering Books, and Teens’ Messy Bedrooms

Aug 13, 2026

522: When Your Husband Won’t Declutter, Shame When You Fall Off Track, and Helping Older Family Members

Aug 6, 2026

521: Already Made Piles and Now It’s Worse, Emotionally Detaching from Objects, and Hitting a Wall at 50 Percent

Jul 30, 2026
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