The Queen of Clean Conquers Clutter by Linda Cobb

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The Queen of Clean Conquers Clutter
by Linda Cobb

Paperback: 192 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.52 x 8.40 x 5.28
Publisher: Pocket Books; (November 26, 2002)
ISBN: 0743428323

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From Publishers Weekly: Clean-up diva and author Cobb (Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean, etc.) here focuses on organizing a home and eliminating the unnecessary. Cobb begins by explaining that being a Peaceful Pauline is preferable to being a Harried Harriet. The latter is always running behind schedule, paying overdue video fines and having nothing to eat. "Conquering clutter really does pay off-you'll be pleasantly surprised to find how enjoyable conquering clutter and getting organized can be. You can relax in your own home, find things when you need them, enjoy your day-to-day activities, and feel in control of your life," says Cobb. The author takes the reader from room to room, discussing what can be immediately thrown out, cleaned and put elsewhere or re-configured. Some of the advice isn't original-such as leaving daily items near the door-but Cobb's spin is amusing and sometimes pretty clever. Family bulletin boards, for example, are helpful, but Cobb says not to use a chalk or pen board because the writing utensils inevitably disappear. The section on organizing the kitchen is helpful, particularly with the list of how long foods can safely be stored. Cobb's discussion of what items can and cannot be safely stored in attics and basements is also informative. People unwilling to face the clutter throughout their whole house can still benefit by skimming selected chapters. Readers willing to spend just an hour or two with this book will easily regain that time after they've followed Cobb's advice.

Book Description: When it comes to freeing your home of clutter (let's face it -- we all have it),
The Queen of Clean
really spells things out for you:
Question
Unpack
Evaluate
Eliminate
Neaten up!

It's a foolproof sorting system for even the most devoted packrat: Question the best possible use of a room, a closet, a drawer...Unpack all of your clutter to get a sense of what you have (and what you need to do with it)...Evaluate each and every item you own...Eliminate unwanted possessions without guilt or regrets...and Neaten up your belongings in their newly decluttered space. You'll find your home and your life organized like never before as you conquer clutter in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, attic, basement -- even the garage!

The key, says the Queen, is to start small...and soon you'll be revved up and ready to straighten out every nook and cranny of your home. Her down-to-earth clutter-busting advice is built for speed; in a flash she sorts through and tidies up wallets, purses, drawers, closets, pantries, clothes, shoes, cosmetics, junk mail, linens, toys, books, videos, photos, collectibles, and much, much more!

The Queen makes even the most dreaded organizing tasks a breeze with hundreds of easy and practical tips! Find out how good it feels to be a savvy manager of all that threatens to invade your orderly domain with these simple and effective strategies from America's #1 housekeeping expert, the Queen of Clean

Customer Reviews
A little dissapointed., January 20, 2003
Reviewer: A reader from Washington DC
I am a big queen fan. This book is not as informative as her others. A lot of it is common sense--throw away what you don't need or give it away. You don't need a book to tell you that. But she has helpful tips throw in from time to time. I will continue to buy her books but I was a litle dissapointed with this one.

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The Queen of Clean Conquers Clutter
by Linda Cobb
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Publisher: Pocket Books; (November 26, 2002)
ISBN: 0743428323