30 Days to a Clean and Organized House Paperback – May 14, 2014

All of the steps are broken down and it's easy to do. She listed things I hadn't even thought to clean! Usually with check lists for myself, I can't get them done. For some reason, I am motivated to make changes with this book! She focuses on one room at a time, plus the overall sweep of each room every day. I don't know what it is, however I find this book easy to use, easy to complete my tasks, and a quick, easy read. I am only on day 15 (half way through!) and I am seeing big changes in my home. Things I have not been motivated to take care of on my own (outside the front entryway... 20 years I have been avoiding it!) I am now motivated to do. My front entryway actually looks... clean. Nice. Not great, but as great as it can be!!! Maybe next 30 days (when I repeat the book) it will look better! Seriously. This book has magic to get you to get things done.

I had been lost about how to have a clean, comfortable house without constant, exhausting work. I discovered Katie's website, Housewifehowtos.com while searching for a solution to fruit flies. Her directions were easy to follow and 100% effective! I've been wanting this book for some time and am so glad I've finally bought it! Between her book, her website and her Facebook pages, I'm making progress and no longer feel alone and overwhelmed.Katie breaks things down in logical order and helps you to see how to do things so they work for you, which may not be like your mother, friend or acquaintance's method!The time frame is flexible to allow for how much time and energy you have, but all in an easy-to-follow, understandable order. And Katie is reachable via her website blog if I have any questions.Buy this book if you have any housecleaning-organizing issues! You won't be sorry. The author wrote it to help because she cares!

This is really helpful if you're someone like me...cleans like no other, than a week later your house is cluttered again! This book gives you outlines and weekly/monthly checklists that you can stick to or help you form your own routine. I love the DIY cleaning product recipes the author offers. I feel better about using her all purpose cleaner than some store bought version. It's a q1uick easy read and you're bound to get something from it.

You would think that, as someone who works from home, I would have more time to clean and organize my house. Not so! I found that being here all of the time had made me "house blind." Plus, whenever a decision needed to be made about doing chores or working on the business, the business won every time.I tried another "home cleaning & organization system" and it just led me to feeling overwhelmed, guilty and inadequate. This 30 day plan is different. It's simple, straightforward, well organized and not the least bit gushy or preachy. It's practical enough that even my husband is on board.He and I split the tasks on the Daily Whole House Tidy Routine and we alternate rooms each day so there's no more excuses for "house blindness" as one of us always catches what the other may have missed the previous day. We divided and conquered the Daily Cleaning, Organizing and Maintenance tasks so neither of us had the chance to get overwhelmed (or lazy).The results have been fantastic. Although it may take us another 30 days to really get out ahead of things, we're really enjoying our freshly cleaned and organized home. No matter how comfy we get I don't think we'll ever give up the Daily Whole House Tidy Routine or the rest of the rest of the 30-Day Plan.

So easy to follow. Not overwhelming and no need to buy organizers. How many more useless organizers do we need anyway! Also love her homemade cleaning products. Easy to make and all I need. My home is always ready for a surprise guest now. I have told all friends and family of Katie Berry and this book. Cleaning for real people with lives to live. I no longer spend a whole day cleaning.In the book, because I am busy, I was on some of the days a couple days or more but never felt stressed or like a failure. You and your family will feel a difference from day one. My husband found it so easy…he now picks up and puts things in their place daily.

This system is exactly what I needed to actually do the cleaning. I mean, I know HOW to clean a house - I just don't DO it. Having a clearly organized, logical plan is what makes the difference. The Daily Routine can be accomplished in just a few minutes. The biggest lesson I learned here is that like anything else in life, preparation is key. Spend some time getting the products and equipment you need (which are minimal) and make sure they're available in the right places. I now have the homemade all-purpose cleaner spray bottle and cleaning rags under every sink - why not? It's inexpensive and makes it just that much more likely I'll take 2 minutes to clean the bathroom sink in the morning.The larger daily cleaning tasks are less overwhelming because you just deal with one at a time. The order in which they're done is very clever, they build up so that things STAY clean for longer, and you're not undoing your work by making a mess somewhere else.Both of us work full-time, and there's no way we can go through this in 30 days, but that's OK - the house looks better than ever, the Daily Routine keeps it maintained, so I don't mind if it takes 60 days or 90.

Very simplified step by step directions to get and keep ahead of household upkeep. The format is easy to follow with clear directions and good recipes for nontoxic cleaners. Very good information for specialized cleaning needs like stains, mattresses, curtains, and appliances. Recommended for those needing extra direction to keep on track.