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Stephanie Jaar
Vicki came to reorganize two of my closets and had everything done within 3 hours! We tossed very few items and yet by the end I had gained back a lot of space in the closets.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Stephanie. It was a pleasure helping you get everything organized and allow you to reclaim valuable closet space!
Diann Heine
Libby was the Manager in getting a house ready for the market. It had been lived in for about 50 years and needed a variety of services. She had an amazing team of workmen and was able to empty the home, fix several items and make it look refreshed. All with quick response and professionalism. Very impressive work.
Response from the owner:Thank you Diann – it was a pleasure to work with you. It is always nice to be on the same page and work with someone so professional and pleasant.
James Blume
For our move we engaged Potomac Concierge to help us stage our home for potential buyers and packing our possessions. Since we are moving from a four-bedroom house to a two-bedroom apartment, we had to downsize which meant de-cluttering some of our possessions. Someone said that the top three stressful events in a life are death, divorce, and moving. The Potomac Concierge team did a fabulous job at every stage of our move. They were competent, professional, efficient, and knowledgeable and, in addition reduced our stress to a very manageable level. They quickly identified those possessions that were not to be shown to potential buyers and those that we should consider discarding but showed sensitivity to our emotional attachments to some items. When it came time to packing, the team quickly and thoroughly did it, including labeling the boxes so we could find where our possessions were after we arrived at our new residence. We do not know how we could have so successfully moved without the support of Potomac Concierge and highly recommend using them for any relocation
Response from the owner:Thank you very much Sara. We are happy we were able to make the process easier for you. Our best wishes to you in your new home.
Terri Barger
We had a fantastic experience with Potomac Concierge’s unpacking services. Erika and Shannon were prompt, professional, friendly, and efficient. Highly, highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Erika and Shannon. They truly strive to provide excellent service, and it’s wonderful to know they made your unpacking process smooth and stress-free. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to working with you again in the future!
Helena Cubas
Made everything run so smoothly for my wedding, really appreciated having her there that day!
Response from the owner:We were so happy to be able to help you on your special day! Wishing you all the best!
Allyson Alvaré Kranz
We recently enlisted Potomac Concierge to help with unpacking and organizing after our move, and the experience was outstanding. Their team — Amelia, Joan, Kristin, and Shannon — was prompt, professional, and genuinely delightful, all while unpacking more than 140 boxes in just two days and even finishing ahead of schedule. Lauren’s guidance throughout the scheduling process was equally excellent. I can’t recommend the Potomac Concierge team highly enough, and they will absolutely be my first call for the next project.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Potomac Concierge was such a positive one. Amelia, Joan, Kristin, and Shannon will be especially grateful for the recognition. It was a pleasure assisting you through the scheduling process and supporting your move. Unpacking and organizing after a move can feel overwhelming, and we’re so glad we could help make the transition smoother. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would be honored to assist you again on your next project!
Jill Zuckman
Simply the best. We couldn’t be happier with all the support we got from Potomac Concierge. When you need help, these are the pros.
K P
Shannon and Tricia were wonderful and helped our parents get settled in their new place. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We’re so glad Shannon and Tricia could make the transition smooth and stress-free.
Tamara Galinsky
I can hardly put into words how wonderful my experience has been with Potomac Concierge! Jamee and Kristin organized the heck out of my kitchen and office and were an absolute joy to work with–lots of laughter and even a little dancing, but they were also incredibly efficient and innovative, full of great ideas and ways to make our life run more smoothly. I will definitely have them back to tackle another area of the house!
Patrick Ronan
Prior to the COVID pandemic, I commuted to Washington, D.C. each week for work. Since March 2019, my business travel has been limited, but I continue to maintain an apartment in D.C. I've had the pleasure to work with Kelly W., as she has managed cable/WiFi installation, furniture delivery, coordinating the delivery of packages, etc. She is friendly and professional, and flawlessly manages any task, no matter how complex. Kelly W. has taken a big source of stress out of my life and comes with my highest recommendation.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much Patrick. It is a pleasure to work with you and we look forward to continuing to help in every way we can.
Kgosi Sargeant
Potomac Concierge did a wonderful job preparing gifts tailored to the recipients when I enlisted their service. Keep up the good work!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear the gifts were a hit—it was a pleasure putting them together with your recipients in mind. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again anytime!
Alice Hendricks
This is the second time I have used Potomac Concierge. Everything they do is superb. The most important and helpful thing is not what they do but HOW they do it, they project manage everything so well it brings you complete peace of mind. The actual organizer and process is also terrific and high quality. excellent communication, Covid safe, and helpful in ways you didn’t even know you needed help. I highly recommend them!
Response from the owner:Thank you very much Alice. Once again, it was a pleasure to help you. Best Wishes, the PC Team
Debbie
There is much to say, so to keep it short… Shannon with Potomac Concierge is excellent! She is professional, kind, on time, gets the job DONE and offers no judgment. Thank you, Shannon! Lauren in the office is responsive, knowledgeable and kind as well! I highly recommend PC and if you want a trusted service professional, Shannon is the way to go!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear you’ve had such a positive experience. Shannon is truly amazing, and we’re lucky to have her on the team! I’ll be sure to share your feedback with her—it will mean a lot. And thank you for the shout-out as well—it’s always a pleasure supporting you. We really appreciate the recommendation! – Lauren & The Potomac Concierge Team
Becca Billison
I recently used Potomac Concierge to help us with a move to a bigger home – they were wonderful from start to finish! Huge thank you to Shannon and Tricia for helping us get moved, unpacked, and organized so quickly and smoothly! Will definitely be using for future moving and organizing needs.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your move went smoothly and that Shannon and Tricia were able to make the process easier for you. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to helping you again with future moves or organizing projects!
Susan Sandler
What a great experience! I had Kelly and Marley help me with unpacking and putting things away in my new apartment right after a move in, including setting up the kitchen and master bedroom, among other tasks. They were terrific–experts at what they do, and very kind and patient with me during a very challenging moving week. I learned some great things from them about how to make my new space work best for me. I would not hesitate to work with Potomac Concierge on other home space planning projects and I recommend them highly!
Response from the owner:Thank you Susan. We are pleased we could take some of the stress out of your move, and get you all settled into your new home. We wish you all the best, and are always available should you need further help organizing or maximizing other space and storage.
Michelle Belliveau
It was a pleasure to work with Amelia and her team at Potomac Concierge! They did a beautiful job organizing various bookcases as well as three large walk-in closets at the Ritz Residence. I would definitely recommend them to any of my clients!
Response from the owner:Hi Michelle, thank you so much for your review! We are so happy our team was able to assist you. Please don't hesitate to reach out should you ever need our services again.
Bridget Bowers Maybud
Using Potomac Concierge Services has been a game changer and amazing for our family! They helped us prepare for a move to temporary locations in preparation for a house renovation. Robin and team were incredible/terrific/great! They helped us declutter our house before we moved, helped coordinate the move, helped pack and unpack into our new temporary spaces! They thought of all the details that I would have forgotten. And, they also supported during the stressful moments. This is the first week that I have not seen any of them in the past two and a half months and I miss them. They are all so pleasant, helpful and fun. We are going to use them when we move back into our house and will continue with them on an ongoing basis so we can stay organized. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Potomac Concierge!
Response from the owner:Dear Bridget, we are so glad we were able to help you and the family get moved and settled and look forward to getting you back into the new and improved house! You were a pleasure to work with – thank you.
Hilary Anthony
I can’t say enough good things about Potomac Concierge! I reached out to Aida about help with a big move (two houses into one) and she replied immediately. Her team took care of coordinating with the movers, handling no parking signs and ALLLLL the packing and unpacking. (They even did thoughtful things, such as reach out to neighbors.) I can’t tell you what a relief it is to be moved in and have every box out of the house within 24 hours – and to have everything thoughtfully organized and put away. To top it off, everyone was incredibly nice and friendly, even towards our nosy pets 🙂 Hire Potomac Concierge!
Richard Harrington
Shannon was terrific, working under a challenging situation—conducting a long-distance Facetime inventory, working to clarify and classify a decidedly disorganized estate, overseeing careful packing of vintage concert posters and music memorabilia, as well as personal belongings going into storage after a long-time friend's move to a nursing home. She never made assumptions but checked with me as to identifications and such, and made sure everything was clearly catalogued. And she also made sure that when the materials were moved into the storage unit, they were organized for easy access. Lots of photos as well, to make things even clearer. An amazing job all around I'm truly thankful for her partnership in this difficult time.
Rachel Bernhard
Vicki with Potomac Concierge was amazing! She did an incredible job helping to tweak and organize our closet, and it looks so neat and beautiful. We have worked with Potomac Concierge in the past when we moved and needed help with unpacking and organizing and are always pleased with the team.
Response from the owner:Hi Rachel. We are so glad that Vicki could help give your closet a makeover! Thank you for once again trusting Potomac Concierge to help keep you organized.
Nicole Bowden
Absolutely amazing service! Thank you so much Helen for all of your help!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with our service. I'll make sure to pass your kind words along to Helen. If you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
Lisa Stark
I had a last minute need for someone to pack up and clear part of the items in my basement and Potomac Concierge was amazing. I called on a Friday. They had someone here on a Monday morning and it was done perfectly! I'd use them again in a heartbeat!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind review, Lisa! So glad we were able to assist you. Please reach out to us should you need our services again.
Rachel Teel
Highly recommend Potomac Concierge! Called to see about same day errand runs while I was in the DC area for business. Libby was so helpful and set everything up over the phone in minutes. They are super efficient with great communication. Jamee went above and beyond to make sure the clothes I needed for a meeting were not only there in time, but steamed! This team was a total lifesaver! Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Rachel – so glad we were able to help. Best wishes to you.
Marjorie Greenberg
I literally could not have stayed in my home during the pandemic nor gotten my house ready to sell without Kelly’s outstanding assistance. Kelly had a solution to every problem and always was calm while addressing any challenge. I think of Kelly as my guardian angel. Kristin also was essential during the process of packing up my house belongings and moving into my new apartment. As an example of the special care they gave to my china cup collection, Kelly took photographs of the secretary and display case in which the cups were displayed and then she and Kristin unpacked the cups and put them back in the identical order. I am eternally grateful to both of them.
Response from the owner:Hi Majorie, thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy Kelly and Kristin were able to assist you with your move and in getting your house ready to sell. We welcome the opportunity to work with you again should you ever need our services in the future.
Judy Bishop
I had quite a lot of travel during and after Thanksgiving, and needed some support with holiday decor. Kelly and Kristin truly made this Christmas the best ever. This duo is remarkable. They unloaded and opened all of the decorations (after marking them according to rooms last year) and did an amazing job helping me make everything beautiful. They wrapped presents like they should appear in the next Nutcracker. Positive, productive, professional and punctual; I love everything they created and every effort they made. When they come to my home, I know it will be lovelier when they go. I could not be more appreciate and grateful for this team!
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Response from the owner:Judy, thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy that Kristin and Kelly were able to provide you with such excellent service!

Do you ever find yourself looking around your home, wondering how it ever became such a cluttered mess? Clutter typically happens slowly, with small items here and there adding to a growing list of things you need to deal with but never quite have time to handle. Soon, you have a huge collection of things that you no longer need or love, yet no idea how to handle them.

If you are like many homeowners, you have good intentions of decluttering your home. You start the process, only to become overwhelmed by the emotional aspect of it. You might be wishing there was someone to organize my house. Potomac Concierge is here to help with our declutter services.

Our organization professionals understand that organization starts with a clean slate. You cannot get organized if your home is overly cluttered. We will help you pare down your items so that they fit within your space, reducing your clutter and the stress it creates.

Is your home overrun by clutter? Reach out to Potomac Concierge today to learn more about our decluttering services. You can also call us at (240) 200-4824.

Frequently Asked Questions

Decluttering and cleaning are two different things. While cleaning removes dirt, dust, and other visible debris from your home or space, decluttering focuses more on organizing and deciding what to keep or give away.

An excellent start is by identifying and prioritizing the items in your kitchen. Take inventory of your items and consider whether they are genuinely needed or used regularly. For example, you can begin by considering giving away or tossing electrical appliances like coffee makers, slow cookers, or air fryers that have not been used in a while.

Consider enlisting the help of family members, friends, or professional services if needed; this is especially true if any items and appliances are challenging or heavy to move out.

 

When decluttering sentimental items, the key is to be as objective as possible. Ask yourself how much value is in that item. For example, is it something you might want to pass on to future generations? Can it be repurposed in some way? Is there a more functional alternative that would better suit your needs?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you may choose to keep the item; otherwise, consider donating or throwing it out. Remember that decluttering isn’t about getting rid of everything that’s not “perfect”; instead, the goal is to create more space and less clutter in your life.

Decluttering Services for Your Washington, DC Home

When you hire our professional organizers to help you declutter your home, you benefit from working with someone who can view your items through the lens of a neutral third party. Because our organizers do not have emotional attachments to your clutter, we can help you think about which items truly bring joy to your life and which you can lovingly release. At the end of our time performing decluttering services in your home, you will have a calmer, low-stress space that is organized and clutter-free.

Here’s how we can assist with decluttering in key areas of your home:
Kitchen

  • Remove expired food items, unused appliances, and duplicate tools.
  • Organize cabinets and drawers for easy access to essentials.
  • Sort and organize pantry items into clear containers.
  • Create a functional space for meal prep and storage.

Closet

  • Purge clothing that no longer fits or is no longer needed.
  • Organize by category (e.g., workwear, casual, formal) for easier access.
  • Maximize closet space with proper storage systems.
  • Create a seasonal rotation system for clothing.

Garage

  • Sort through tools, equipment, and seasonal items.
  • Create designated zones for different types of items (e.g., sports gear, tools, gardening supplies).
  • Donate or discard items that are no longer useful or needed.
  • Organize shelving, cabinets, and floor space for better accessibility.

Attics & Basements

  • Sort through boxes of stored items and eliminate what is no longer needed.
  • Create labeled storage bins for seasonal decor, old clothes, and keepsakes.
  • Maximize vertical space with shelving or storage racks.
  • Reclaim lost space by eliminating unnecessary clutter.

By decluttering these areas, you’ll be well on your way to a more organized and manageable home. Of course, we also assist with other areas like bedrooms, home offices, playrooms, and more. Our goal is to help you create a space that feels peaceful, functional, and organized.

Frequently Asked Questions

The duration of a decluttering session depends on the size and complexity of the space, but typically, a session can last between 2 to 4 hours. We’ll work efficiently to achieve your goals while respecting your time.

Absolutely! We understand that sentimental items can be hard to part with. We’ll work with you to sort, store, and keep only what’s truly meaningful, ensuring that you have a clutter-free home without losing those important memories.

Benefits of Decluttering Service With Help From a Professional Organizer

Why should you hire a professional Washington, DC, organizer to help you declutter your home? Hiring a pro carries several benefits, including:

  • Get the perspective of a third party who is not emotionally invested in your stuff.
  • Enlist the help of an organizer who can not only declutter, but also help you find homes for items.
  • Reduce the stress that comes from living in a cluttered home.
  • Create an increased feeling of peace in your space.
  • Make your space more functional with reduced clutter.

Are you ready to enjoy the benefits of professional declutter services? For decluttering help in Washington, DC, MD & Northern VA call Potomac Concierge at (240) 200-4824 or contact our organizing team online.

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