Memorial Hall Library

Spring Cleaning

Looking for ways to tidy up at home? You could try shoving everything under your bed...or you could check out one of these books. We won't judge.

The complete book of home organization
The complete book of home organization
by Toni Hammersley

Offers cleaning tips, storage ideas, and organizational techniques for every room in the house.
The folding lady : tools and tricks for making the most of your space room by room
The folding lady : tools and tricks for making the most of your space room by room
by Sophie Liard

The folding lady shows everyone how to use her smart and simple home hacks and tips to fold any household item and organize difficult areas to create extra space and improve functionality in the home.
The gentle art of Swedish death cleaning : how to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter
The gentle art of Swedish death cleaning : how to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter
by Margareta Magnusson

A Swedish artist provides humorous commentary and advice on how to tidy up and declutter your unnecessary possessions to make life easier and more pleasant while you live it, as well as for those who will be cleaning up after you pass.
Home detox : make your home a healthier place for everyone who lives there
Home detox : make your home a healthier place for everyone who lives there
by Daniella Chace

A professional toxicologist and health writer reveals the hidden toxins embedded in numerous common household items and products and provides a practical guide to identify the "Toxic Ten" in your home and remediate the issue. 
How to keep house while drowning : a gentle approach to cleaning and organizing
How to keep house while drowning : a gentle approach to cleaning and organizing
by KC Davis

A professional therapist offers support and tips for those struggling to maintain a clean house while struggling with issues such anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD or a lack of support. 
How to manage your home without losing your mind : dealing with your house' s dirty little secrets
How to manage your home without losing your mind : dealing with your house' s dirty little secrets
by Dana White

A decluttering expert who blogs at A Slob Comes Clean presents the strategies she has developed, tested and proved in her own home combined with her reality-based cleaning and organizing techniques that will help readers get rid of enormous amounts of stuff quickly and without drama.
Life in Jeneral : a joyful guide to organizing your home and creating the space for what matters most
Life in Jeneral : a joyful guide to organizing your home and creating the space for what matters most
by Jen Robin

The creative force behind the organizational and lifestyle company Life in Jeneral offers a holistic approach to organization, one that starts from within, that helps you build healthier mental habits, allowing you to break free from the clutter. 
Marie Kondo's kurashi at home : how to organize your space and achieve your ideal life
Marie Kondo's kurashi at home : how to organize your space and achieve your ideal life
by Marie Kondō

Inspired by the Japanese concept of kurashi, or way of life, the #1 best-selling sensation and Netflix star, in this beautiful guide, empowers you to embrace what you love about your life and then reflect it in your home, activities and relationships. 
365 quick & easy tips. : simple techniques to keep your home spotless and polished year round. Home cleaning :
365 quick & easy tips. : simple techniques to keep your home spotless and polished year round. Home cleaning :
by Weldon Owen

Complete with step-by-step instructions and handy checklists to make cleaning and organizing your home easier than you ever thought possible, learn the secrets to implementing a proven cleaning system to keep up with daily, weekly, and monthly chores for a spotless home. Whether you're new to home keeping or a seasoned cleaner, you'll find that cleanliness is achievable all year long, one day at a time.
Unfuck your habitat : you're better than your mess
Unfuck your habitat : you're better than your mess
by Rachel Hoffman

An organizational book with a bite offers practical tips and motivation to help actual people realistically declutter their lives using a 20/10 system of manageable cleaning times to help embrace a new, neater and more stress-free life.
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