About me:
Maureen Valli
For the past 20 years I had a dream job of buying, renovating and selling fixer-uppers. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of transforming dated and neglected homes into beautiful spaces. Knocking out walls to create space was my thing. The end result was open, fresh, and modern. I have since found that decluttering, has the exact same effect. Yes, purging outdated, unloved or unused stuff and finding a home for those things you love and need, create a feeling of order, spaciousness, and pride.
In 2023 I relocated to Los Angeles after downsizing from a 4,000 sq ft home to a 1,100 sq ft condo. I got to work giving away, selling, and donating years of home furnishings and clothes. I brought with me those things that give me intense joy. It's been a fresh, new glorious start.
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Over time, I developed sustainable systems that designate an obvious home to everything I own. It gives me great pleasure to share my methods so that you can enjoy the effect of your newly edited home.
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Testimonials
IT CHANGED MY LIFE
"I was reluctant to have anyone look at my guest room, let alone organize it. I reached out to Maureen and she not only made me feel ok with my massive clutter, she approached it with such optimism that I began to see possibility. We worked together so I could decide what to keep and what to part with. We swiftly cleared out the "must go" stuff then tackled the questionable stuff. I had a lot of trepidation, but as the room opened up I became more willing to keep only those things that sparked joy. I love it!...Jackie!"
JUST DO IT
"We built-out our garage into my own little studio space. Overtime we started putting random stuff in it as a stop gap measure until we could decide what to do with it. Well, we put off deciding and as it turned out it became so full I was no longer interested going into it. A friend referred me to Maureen and in no time she freed up my space. We got my nine year old involved because a lot of the stuff that ended up in the studio were toys that belonged to her. We asked her to keep what she loved and make a pile with those things that she had outgrown and would like another little kid to enjoy. It worked out brilliantly. I'm thrilled to have my sanctuary back.....Becca S"
GET AN ORGANIZER! IT IS WORTH IT
I just moved into my dream apartment and wanted to make sure that my new closet space was being used efficiently. At first I was reluctant to outsource (pay) for an organizer believing that could just shop around and figure it out myself. e proble is this never worked in the past for me. Ultimately, disorganization has led to increased spending on clothing items I couldn't find and/or frustration with the state of my home. After finding The Declutter Effect, I took a leap of faith and it has helped me psychologically and more importantly, financially.
They put in the time to get into contact with my future landlord to see the unit, and then offered potential options. The did all the footwork of going to look for the storage units, and showed me pictures and renderings along the way. I felt well taken care of that this was a worthy investment. Also, is was not an expensive service. I am happy to have diverted my money into a service that allowed me to have peace of mind and also saved me from the costly habit of buying things that I don't need or value.
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Getting an organizer has given me an appreciation for the beauty of the things I own, immediate gratification for the user-friendliness of my closet and delayed gratification in the potential of my future savings....​Alicia J.
WOW! WHAT A TRANSFORMATION
"If you've got to have brain surgery, then you want the best brain surgeon available, bar none. Well that's what you get with Maureen, The Declutter Effect and maestro of those famous enchanting words-"WOW- what a transformation". No, Maureen is not a brain surgeon, but Maureen is the best in her class, bar none. I am one guy who truly hates clutter, and yet I collect a ton of stuff. Not cheap crap either, just lots and lots of stuff not being used for decades now. I am an unwitting possessor of a junk haven -my garage- the storage chamber from hell. I hated going into my garage and put off dealing with it for over 30 years. It literally froze me, I could never get the cleaning, weeding, organizing process ever started by myself. But after all the other home upgrades were completed, I knew that now I simply had to bite the bullet and just do it. So I called around town and interviewed a few "declutter services". But only Maureen impressed me enough to hire her for that awful daunting declutter job. And Maureen proved to deliver more than I could ever imagine.. Maureen is the veritable poster child for "going that extra mile". And always punctual, right on time and with a smile and a positive attitude. She's gently patient and goes at your pace. Maureen simply did what I couldn't do. Maureen is the Declutter genius of the class, she's a hard worker, with good work ethics, gets the job done and really earns her money. Really, I couldn't be more happy and not only do I highly, without reservation, recommend Maureen, I'm going to hire her for my daunting office declutter task....I couldn't have done it without you Maureen, with profound appreciation and finally peace of mind"....Myron S.
Code of Ethics I Stand By
Client Relationships
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I will respect my clients, their spaces, and will remain non-judgmental throughout all interactions.
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I will only provide services in areas in which I am competent and knowledgeable.
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If other professionals are needed, I will do my best to connect you with qualified individuals and/or companies.
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All fees for services will be honestly represented and provided upfront.
Confidentiality
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Any and all client information will be held with the utmost of confidentiality and will not be shared with anyone.
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Client testimonials and/or photos will only be used with explicit permission provided by the client.
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Any and all fees associated with services will be provided upfront and never hidden.
Fees
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Any and all fees associated with services will be provided upfront and never hidden.
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For any change in fee structure, a 60-day notice will be provided to existing clients and only effective towards new projects not within original agreement.
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I will not financially benefit from any products and/or services recommended.
maureen@thedecluttereffect.com 213-503-4466
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