Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Orderly Office and Home ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/blog/) - Organising and decluttering ideas, inspiration and information to help you make the most of your office or home space, from Amanda at Orderly Office and Home. - [Holiday Planning Ideas](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/holiday-planning-ideas/) - Holiday planning shouldn't feel stressful! Start early and follow these simple tips from a Home Organiser to help you get ahead. - [The best wardrobe systems from a Home Organiser and a Personal Stylist](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/the-best-wardrobe-systems-from-a-home-organiser-and-a-personal-stylist/) - A well-organised wardrobe isn’t always about owning less. It’s about making what you already have easier to see, access and wear. - [How to Recycle Responsibly](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/recycle-responsibly/) - Can I Recycle this? As another National Organising Week draws to a close, it's time to discuss one of the key considerations for decluttering your home - how to recycle responsibly. What to do with all that stuff you no longer need?! Recycling the basics such as food, paper, glass, etc has become a way - [National Organising Week 2020](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/national-organising-week-2020/) - Today sees the 6th NOW event from APDO, aimed to get you and your space more organised - very much needed during Lockdown 2! Tips & ideas to help you! - [Goals & Motivation](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/goals-motivation/) - There's little point starting to declutter wildly, unless you have an idea of the goals you are trying to achieve. Keep this in mind when organising your home space. - [Is January the best time to get organised at home?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/best-time-to-get-organised-at-home/) - Is January the best time to get organised at home? Maybe not. Controversial, I know! Most people talk about wanting to be organised at home, starting their new year off on a positive note and getting everything ‘into order’ so they can get on with life. New Year, New Start and all that. Christmas decorations - [3 Ways to Resist Black Friday](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/3-ways-to-resist-black-friday/) - Black Friday Temptation comes around like clockwork, year after year. Follow these 3 tips to keep your spending - and your clutter - under control! - [Vinyl; Clutter or Classic? 5 ways to make the most of your records.](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/vinyl-clutter-or-classic-5-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-records/) - Holding onto things for the memory, but at the expense of living or storage space for more essential items, is a false economy. - [Packing tips for your holidays.](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/holiday-packing-tips/) - Going on holiday should be an enjoyable experience. My organising tips will help you avoid pre-holiday overwhelm and panic, so you'll get off to a flying start! - [Loft Declutter and Installation of LoftZone Floor](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/loft-declutter-and-installation-of-loftzone-floor/) - 'Beef up’ your loft insulation and reduce energy bills before winter! Declutter your unnecessary items and store more easily. - [Tips for Staging your Home for Sale](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/home-staging-tips/) - Want to move home but feel it's not quite up to scratch? Take a look at these tips to stage your home like a pro - you'll have that SOLD sign in no time! - [What should I do with my child's schoolwork?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/what-should-i-do-with-my-childs-schoolwork/) - When children finish the school term and arrive home with piles of schoolbooks, pictures and project work, it can be overwhelming trying to decide what to do with it all! - [Presenting at IKEA UK's Ideas Festival - The Art of Tidying](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/ikea-uk-art-of-tidying/) - Watch the video, see pictures and read the highlights from when I presented workshops for IKEA UK as part of their Ideas Festival - The Joy of Storage. Feb 2016 - [Sock Organising](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/sock-organising/) - Have you mastered the art of sock organisation, or are you a free spirit with mismatched pairs? Odd socks can be a metaphor for life’s chaos! - [Can you camouflage your clutter?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/can-you-camouflage-your-clutter/) - Recently the lovely ladies over at The Camouflage Company sent me a couple of their great storage items to try out for them. Well – I wasn’t going to say no was I?! When they arrived they were beautifully packaged and ‘flat-packed’ – something I was a little reluctant to disturb, but to my delight, - [APDO-uk Annual Conference 2012](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/apdouk-conference-2012/) - An overview of the 2012 APDO-uk Annual conference - [National Organising Week 2015](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/national-organising-week-2015/) - As we prepare for NOW 2015 to get underway, what will you achieve over these 7 days of focused activity? - [Why Mess Causes Stress - Decluttering Workshop 15th November 2014](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/why-mess-causes-stress-decluttering-workshop-15th-november-2014/) - Sometimes, the difficulty with getting things organised comes from the fact that you're not sure where to start, or you feel that you'll lose track once you've got going. In other cases it could be because you feel that you're the only person dealing with clutter issues and you feel somewhat alone with that. Well, - [Are you organised for your year ahead?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/organisedforyouryearahead/) - We’re almost half way through January and many of you will have completed your first couple of ‘proper’ working weeks and will be getting back into the swing of things by now. It can be a hard slog if you’ve had time off with family over Christmas & New Year, but by now I would - [Saying goodbye to the past - our Autumn clutter clear out](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/saying-goodbye-to-the-past-our-autumn-clutter-clear-out/) - During the last week there have been some changes in our household. The children are back in school, the weather has turned its back on summer and home-made warming soup is a regular on the menu! And lots of things have been leaving the house! It's the time of year when we put memories of - [Tips for Seasonal Home Storage](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/tips-for-seasonal-home-storage/) - Read tips and ideas for storing out of season clothing, leaving you with clutter-free space in your home - [Proud to be part of the Ideal Home Show Manchester, 6-8 June 2014](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/proud-to-be-part-of-the-ideal-home-show-manchester-6-8-june-2014/) - I had a wonderful time recently when I was one of 8 experts in the Ideal Advice Centre at the Ideal Home Show in Manchester! Over three days at the start of June I was available for 30 minute consultations with visitors to the show as the organising and decluttering expert. I spoke with a - [Release your store-cupboard clutter!](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/release-your-store-cupboard-clutter/) - Don't let your store cupboard clutter take over your home! Get sorting, decluttering and get organised with Amanda in Manchester. - [F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Who needs 'em?! Decluttering video tapes](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/video-declutter/) - Are you holding on to video tapes, but don't have anything to play them on? Common clutter items VHS video tapes - what to do with them! - [Can you declutter my home on Christmas Day?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/can-you-declutter-my-home-on-christmas-day/) - Decluttering on Christmas Day Yes, I was asked this very question by someone I met at an event this morning! Ok, so it was partly in jest, but with a 3 year old and a crawling baby at home, through the whites of his eyes I could see he meant it!! You know how it - [Five Clutter-Free Gift Experience Ideas](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/five-clutter-free-gift-experience-ideas/) - Sick of ‘where am I going to put this?’ gifts? Take a look at my top 5 Clutter-free Gift Experience ideas, none of which need storing! - [I'm Decluttering. Do I need to buy storage?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/im-decluttering-do-i-need-to-buy-storage/) - Buying more storage is often seen as the answer to clutter problems but it's not always the case. Don't let it turn into a case of out of sight, out of mind! - [6 Essential Decluttering Tips for musicMagpie](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/6-decluttering-tips-musicmagpie/) - 6 essential decluttering tips from Orderly Office and Home for musicMagpie; the great way to sell your stuff online. - [Too much effort to declutter your home?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/too-much-effort-to-declutter-your-home/) - Think it's too much effort to declutter your home? Living in a full home can increase the risk of fire hazards. Keep a clutter-free home and stay safe. - [Are you a stationery addict?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/stationery-addict/) - Pens to hand but none of them work? Why can I never find a pen? Love notebooks, hate messing them up?! National Stationery Week celebrates the written word! - [Summer’s Coming: Declutter Winter Coats](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/summers-coming-declutter-winter-coats/) - It's time to relinquish myself from the snugness of winter. Time to declutter coats, outerwear and shoes to create an uncluttered entrywa. - [Think you need more storage space?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/need-more-storage-space/) - Think you need more storage space? Maybe you just need less stuff... You don’t have to stick to a set of rules - experiment to see what works for you! - [5 Things Your Clutter Is Stealing From You](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/5-things-clutter-can-steal-from-you/) - Clutter isn’t just about the physical mess—it’s sneakier than that. It could be impacting your life, but a more organised home can help. - [Overwhelmed by the Little Things?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/overwhelmed-by-the-little-things/) - Does it ever feel like life’s little tasks keep piling up? Decluttering, reorganising & reclaiming your space doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. - [Organising A Garage or Shed](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/organising-garages-sheds/) - Thinking about organising your garage or shed space this Spring? Read on for some easy decluttering tips to get things moving in the right direction. - [Guest Blog: How to repurpose your sentimental clothing.](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/repurpose-unwanted-sentimental-clothing/) - Do you have clothing that holds precious memories hidden away in your home? Baby clothes you just can't part with, cluttering up your space? Give them a new lease of life. - [What can I organise over the Easter break?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/what-can-i-organise-over-the-easter-break/) - A 4-day Easter break 'from the norm' beckons for many, so what will you do that will help you clear through your clutter and get organised? Maybe you'll spend quality time with family and friends? Make time to get things together at home or in your business? Either way, it's a perfect opportunity to reflect on the first few months - [Workspace Wonders](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/workspace-wonders/) - Working from home. During the second Covid-19 lockdown in the UK it's important to keep your workspace clear & clutter free. Read on for tips in this article. - [Data Back Up - 3 Key Areas to Check](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/data-back-up-3-key-areas-to-check/) - Back up your data before you wish you had done! Regular data back up is crucial for busy individuals who can’t afford to lose important files or documents. Data back up isn't exactly sexy. But imagine the thought of losing all of your treasured photos, documents and important files stored digitally - it doesn't bear - [What keeps ME Organised?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/how-do-i-stay-organised/) - How do organisers keep themselves organised? As a Professional Organiser people are often intrigued to find out which things I use to keep myself organised on a daily basis... Online apps? Voice recordings? Reminder systems? Admittedly, I'm only human so I hold my hands up to the occasional mishap, but my solution works for me - [5 Tips for Working From Home during the COVID19 Pandemic](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/5-tips-homeworking-covid19-pandemic/) - 5 Siple tips to set your space up for organised & efficient homeworking - [Overwhelmed over the summer holidays?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/overwhelmed-over-the-summer-holidays/) - If, like me, you've had children lolling around your home day and night over the last few weeks, it can make you feel overwhelmed, like your home has become just that little bit out of control. 'Stuff' seems to be everywhere around the house; a deviation from the norm of the orderly household. For me, - [Top Tech Tips for Homeworkers](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/tech-tips-homeworkers/) - With advances in technology home working is the norm for many these days. Matt from BroadbandGenie.co.uk shares his top tech tips to help homeworkers. - [Storing Home Paperwork](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/storing-home-paperwork/) - I've had 2 consultations this week with people who need help organising their domestic/home paperwork. In both instances, they want - and need - to move from keeping a box full of mis-matched correspondence, together with the odd child's drawing, some sellotape, photographs and playing cards, to using a perfectly organised filing system that works - [Are you keeping some right Royal clutter?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/are-you-keeping-some-right-royal-clutter/) - Over the last few days of Jubilee celebrations, whilst we've all been enjoying street parties and stuffing our faces with cream teas and champagne, it's been fun to watch the odd television interview with ‘ordinary people’ across the land who have a great fascination with all things Royal. I saw one piece on a lady (in Australia I think) who - [Organising for a summer holiday.](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/organising-for-a-summer-holiday/) - Simple tips and ideas to help you make the most of your holiday and limit those packing headaches!! Ditch the clutter and travel light - you might just like it! - [Bags of style!](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/bags-of-style/) - I had to laugh the other day. I was working with a Client in her home; we were decluttering one of her children’s bedrooms prior to them moving house. As I came into the room with my ‘handbag’ she commented on how simple, yet effective it was. Now this wasn’t some classy leather number with - [Improve Your Office Day](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/improve-your-office-day/) - So today is Improve Your Office Day! There’s a new one for you! It makes sense to ensure that the area you work in is light, airy and appealing. We all know that it is better to work from a clear desk, with the right tools to hand and within easy reach, relevant paperwork filed - [Use the colours of the World Cup to get organised!](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/use-the-colours-of-the-world-cup-to-get-organised/) - So the glitz and glamour of the World Cup are over for another 4 years, and whilst the England team will (hopefully) be focussing on what went wrong and how they can make improvements for the next big tournaments, the German team will be reflecting on their outstanding performance and enjoying a beer or two - [Are you suffering from bathroom clutter?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/are-suffering-with-bathroom-clutter/) - Let's face it - we're probably all guilty once in a while of letting stuff build up in our bathrooms! It's easily done, as we tend to spend such little time in there, apart from doing the obvious!! Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hairspray, toothpaste, medicines, make up - you name it, it's in there. Full bottles, - [Presenting at the Ideal Home Show Manchester 2015](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/presenting-ideal-home-show-2015/) - Amanda Manson of Orderly Office and Home presented in the Ideal Super Theatre on 4th June 2015 at the Ideal Home Show Manchester. - [Organise Your Home Office Day 2016 - 5 tips](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/organise-home-office-day-5-tips/) - Working from home's a great idea until your workspace becomes overrun with papers, pens & empty cups, then precious little is achieved due to clutter lurking. - [One in, one out. A pre-Christmas declutter for cash!](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/pre-christmas-declutter/) - As my children grow older it amazes me how their toys get smaller! Decluttering prior to the Christmas influx is essential! - [Having trouble getting started?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/trouble-getting-started/) - If you struggle to get started with tasks and feel that being organised doesn't come naturally, it's important to create goals and keep your focus! - [An apple a day... keeps the clutter at bay!](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/an-apple-a-day-keeps-the-clutter-at-bay/) - Got clutter that is too much to handle? Not sure where to start? The simplest way to make a difference is to do a little decluttering every day. - [Easy way to store duvets](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/duvets/) - Do you wrestle your duvets into cupboards, drawers or bin bags? Try using one of these DIMPA bags from Ikea for fuss-free storage. - [How Snow Can Kill Your Clutter](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/how-snow-can-kill-your-clutter/) - Stuck inside because of snow? Take some time to declutter and organise your space. Just half an hour here and there can work wonders! - [National Declutter Week 2012](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/national-declutter-week-2012/) - So this week sees the start of National Declutter Week 2012 in the UK. 7th-18th March. But it's 10 days I hear you cry! Yes, intentionally so, in order to maximise the length of time people have to declutter their possessions - and to enjoy 2 whole weekends doing so! Enjoy? Decluttering? How so? Many - [Have you planned for your week ahead?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/planned-for-the-week/) - If you want to make sure you'll be ultra-efficient throughout the coming week try incorporating one of these quick tips into your routine; Ensure that you (and your partner) go through your diaries & family calendar to check who should be where and when. Make arrangements early for attending to children & their hectic social - [To Do list or not To Do list? That is the question!](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/to-do-list/) - Ok I know, they don’t work for everyone. We’re all different and I’m not insisting that anyone HAS to use a 'To Do' list – you need to find what suits you. But there’s no harm in trying, right? I have to admit to being a fan of To Do Lists! I organise my life - [Dealing with post-Christmas clutter](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/christmas-clutter/) - So Twelfth Night is almost here signalling the end of the festive period and, if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to take down the Christmas decorations and to store them away safely – and in a place that you’ll be able to find them – until next year. Some people hate this task, - [Cluttered With Choice? Why less IS often more](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/less-is-more/) - I recently went to have my nails ‘done’ at a local Beauty Salon; filled with the excitement of Christmas & New Year socials, yet wondering how on earth I was going to keep my nails looking good whilst preparing food, wrapping presents and finishing up some declutter sessions with Clients! So I booked ahead for - [Four tips for dealing with kids and their clutter.](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/four-tips-for-dealing-with-kids-and-their-clutter/) - Kids have clutter. Fact. Deal with it and move on! Store items according to the age of your children. Don’t leave games with lots of little pieces where a younger child could pull them out (and try to eat them!), keep craft items and games that need adult supervision high up or away from ‘everyday’ - [What's in the bag?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/whats-in-the-bag/) - Whilst working with a recent Client I came across a wonderful gizmo that I recall hearing briefly about some time ago, but had never seen first hand. The handbag organiser. A revelation! For any women out there who - like me - enjoy pairing up bags with shoes, or swapping bags to suit the needs - [It's Back! National Declutter Week 2013](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/267/) - Yes - it's back for the 3rd year in a row! National Declutter Week 2013, championed by www.storage.co.uk runs from Saturday 6th - Sunday 14th April, giving you 9 whole days (and 2 weekends) to sort, organise and declutter your stuff! I wrote about this last year, and the thoughts behind it are just the - [Organising - A Waste of Time and Money?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/organising-a-waste-of-time-and-money/) - In the ‘office’ side of my job, I come across many small business owners who struggle to keep on top of many simple day-to-day tasks. Maybe it's due to lack of training on how to use a system properly, infrequency of doing a particular task, or that familiar 'too much to do and not enough - [Shutting down for summer?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/shutting-down-for-summer/) - For small business owners, the end of the school summer term can sometimes mean an end to business activity. But this doesn't have to be the case - far from it! Ok, so you may have a child or two to occupy throughout the 6 week holidays, or a break away arranged, but with a bit - [Are you carrying a little extra weight?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/are-you-carrying-a-little-extra-weight/) - It's a question we all dread being asked... but on this occasion I'm talking about those 'non-essential' items in your vehicles!! Many of us drive around with a boot full of 'stuff' that has no use to us on an everyday basis, and when it's locked away on the driveway, it's forgotten about. But it costs us - EVERY - [Making time to declutter](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/makingtimetodeclutter/) - What a gorgeous day it was on Sunday here in the UK! For the first time in what seemed like months we finally had a sunny & warm(ish) few hours to get outside into the garden and actually get on with something useful! Our front garden had been bugging me for a while, as it - [What are the signs I need decluttering help?](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/what-are-the-signs-i-need-decluttering-help/) - I was at a networking meeting last week where attendees were to highlight the services & products of another member to everyone in the room, based on what it is that they deliver to their customers. A great opportunity for us to hear someone explain our business to us in different way to how might normally see it, rather than delivering your - [I never have the time to get things done!](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/i-never-have-the-time-to-get-things-done/) - I recently talked to 2 business network groups about that little issue of time management. You know what I'm talking about don't you? That point where you have a million and one things to do, but what feels like no time in the world to do it! 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Get 'in person' decluttering & organising help in Manchester to pare down your belongings. - [How I've helped](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/work-with-me/examples-of-my-work/) - See examples of where I have worked with Clients to declutter and organise their office or home spaces, leaving them clutter-free and less stressed - [Home Organising & Decluttering](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/decluttering-at-home/general-decluttering/) - Do you dream of living in a calm, clear and uncluttered space? Decluttering and organising your space, and utilising great storage can make all the difference! - [Office Paperwork & Documentation](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/decluttering-in-the-office/office-paperwork-documentation/) - [Office Decluttering](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/decluttering-in-the-office/office-decluttering/) - Work in a clutter-free and inspiring environment, enabling you to get the best out of yourself & your business. 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I feel much better about the space. My daughter came home from school and wanted to do her homework on her clutter free desk area. We tackled so much. I feel like it’s given me a good start on the basement area and I just need to tackle that linen - [Sarah, Small Business Owner, Poynton](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/sarah-small-business-owner-poynton/) - "Having met Amanda at networking meetings, I was confident that she would provide a professional service. Her friendly and supportive approach is reassuring and my organising session lived up to and beyond my expectations. Amanda helped tackle two key areas, which now enable me to work in a more efficient and effective manner. Her smart - [C, Busy Mum, Monton](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/c-busy-mum-monton/) - "Thank you for a really useful session. It gave me positive energy and strategies to help tackle the clutter around the house. It had felt very overfacing. Talking to you helped me see why the house might have got cluttered over the last few years and helped me forgive myself for it getting that way. I really - [CD - Busy Working Mum, Manchester](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/cd-busy-working-mum-manchester/) - "I contacted the very lovely Amanda to help me with my on going clutter problem. I had read books and watch TVs shows about decluttering and organisation but none of them seemed to help me get my clutter under control. Amanda helped me to identify the cause of my clutter and gave me simple and - [Deborah - Teacher, Sale](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/deborah-teacher-sale/) - "Amanda helped me to prepare to have an extension by clearing out the loft. She arrived on time very well prepared and ready to get stuck in!! I started enthusiastically, eager to get organised, but when my enthusiasm started to wane Amanda's didn't! She encouraged me and provided useful advice throughout the day, including details - [HG - Homeworker, Stretford](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/hg-homeworker-stretford/) - Sometimes we need a helping hand to get started - in my case with ADHD it's even worse - and can get sidetracked from doing the boring jobs, and so need a 'Clutter Buddy'. It's no good thinking to yourself I'll move those things upstairs and deal with them later, because you wont. Amanda helped - [SR, Small Business Owner, Stockport](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/sr-small-business-owner-stockport/) - "I was drowning! My near useless filing system becoming even more useless as business increased and I started to struggle to prioritise/juggle work and home life. Amanda created a filing system that totally works for me as a photographer and by literally making me go through piles of technical notes and clippings of ideas that - [KS, Business Owner, Hale](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/ks-business-owner-hale/) - "Amanda came to my aid to help me organise my home/work balance. With myself and my husband running our own businesses from home things were beginning to become a little chaotic. Within 10 minutes, Amanda had helped me establish a clear action plan and even rearranged furniture in a way that totally transformed our living - [James, Fluid Bars, Manchester](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/james-fluid-bars-manchester/) - Amanda provided a detailed plan for streamlining our office, systems and documents. She implemented the plan, made us all stick to it and provided a great service and big help to FluidBars. I would recommend Amanda without question. - [Heather, Office Manager, Altrincham](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/heather-office-manager-altrincham/) - The entire experience was coordinated & efficient from beginning to end. Amanda provided the motivation and structure needed to carry out this daunting task. We would thoroughly recommend. - [KT, Chester](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/kt-chester/) - “Your help this month has been truly amazing and I cannot thank you enough. I was VERY reluctant to have anyone see my hoarder-home, much less ALL my business affairs and so much of my very, very private life, but you seemed so calming, considerate and encouraging on the ‘phone; you did nothing to add - [David – Homeowner, Salford](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/david-homeowner-salford/) - “Amanda can turn her hand to anything, and is not afraid to get stuck in . She helped me with my large 3 bedroomed house, which was in the middle of a renovation. Not only did she help organise my stuff, but she even helped with tidying and some cleaning – before long the place - [Mrs R – Mum of 3, Altrincham](https://www.orderlyofficeandhome.co.uk/testimonial/mrs-r-mum-of-3-altrincham/) - “The children are noticeably calmer, playing better together and really enjoying their ‘new’ playroom. I was so inspired that I tackled my daughter’s disaster of a bedroom yesterday too. 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