Helping you to clear your clutter
I have many testimonials from clients along with my unique Five “Daffodil” rating:
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Jo has been absolutely brilliant, she helped a client of mine who was just totally overwhelmed with chaos and rubbish, transforming their home into a pleasant healthy living enviroment. She worked hard and fast with a wonderful positive attitude. Thankyou Jo for making such an enormous difference to someones life.
Carers Coordinator and Support Worker for Mind Pembrokeshire
I AM SURVIVING.
Realisation to what had become of my lifestyle has been overwhelming. Eight years had past since I lost the love of my life tragically My home hadn’t changed only that I had become a hoarder to the hobby we had not long brought into our lives. My living space was cluttered, I was living in the past, I was living my life in deep bereavement, I suffered deeply, I have suffered with awful mental health issues. I couldn’t move on, my life was dreary, I felt ugly and old UNTIL ONE DAY I MET JO.
Jo brought a great deal of subtle energy and she spoke very softly which was very calming. She made me smile. Strategy and tactics towards my changes were hard to grasp at first though now after sessions and a couple of facetime calls my life and home seem clearer.
Gradually I am moving on.Time to change and time at large is on my agenda with Jo’s help.
K Camarthenshire
Highly recommended.
My home was overwhelmed with clutter. Our cupboards were full to the brim and our spare room unusable. When my daughter moved back home she had to sleep in the living room as there was no other space for her. This meant we no longer had any shared ‘family space’. I was at my wit’s end and knew we needed to take back control. I found Daffodils Decluttering online after a desperate trawl for help. From the moment I talked to Jo my mind was put at ease. There was no judgement, just supportive words. I was concerned Jo wouldn’t be able to help us as we lived so far away (a 252 miles round trip for Jo), but that didn’t stop her. I paid her fuel allowance which was very reasonable. During the initial visit we talked about the problem areas and what would make the biggest difference to us as a family. For the first time in a long time I felt hope and excitement.
The day Jo arrived I asked my two adult children to help. She worked with us throughout the process. Jo worked really well and she motivated us to work as a team. Within an hour our jam packed spare room was clear!! By the end of the day 2 large built in cupboards were cleared and organised, the ‘under the stairs dumping ground’ was clear as was our problem laundry pile on the dining room table.
My home now feels lighter and more airy. As a family we have our space back. We think the world of Jo and we appreciate her motivation as we can tackle the rest of the house. I can’t recommend Jo highly enough, she far exceeded my expectations. You’re an amazing woman Jo
Rhiannon, Cwmbran, Newport, South Wales
Miss Anon, Merthyr Tydfil
Anon, Llandrindod Wells
Heck Jo its a big difference, I can walk in my kitchen!
Anon, Carmarthenshire
Anon, Merthyr Tydfil
W.G, Powys
I think Jo worked very hard and did a good job for me in my sitting room. I can now move around freely and can see my sitting room carpet at last.
Anon, Merthyr Tydfil
My wife found jo, she overheard a chap talking about de-cluttering in our local charity shop.
Jo visited us 2 weeks before christmas as my late uncle has passed and he left us with a lot of things to sort out. Jo is amazing, she inspired us both so we hired her. She came the week before christmas.
Within half an hour jo motivated my wife and I and we felt our energy had replenished. We were able to sort through boxes in a good pace. A number of these boxes have now been taken to our local charity shop. We threw away some items and have kept some memorable articles and treasures.
We found some paper work that states that my uncle rents a storage unit. Jo has offered her assistance if we need her help which would be great.
Thank you so much Jo, your a star.
Mr & Mrs Kane, Shropshire, December 2017
Jo deserves a 5 daffodil rating.
We hired Jo to help us with my mothers barn. It had been used for storage over the last few years and had become cluttered and untidy. Jo was very direct and friendly and on the day she got straight down to business. It was very helpful to have someone to organise the tidying up and keep us going. By the end of the day the barn was transformed and it felt very pleasant to be in there. We can now easily find the things we need and its such a relief ! I would recommend Jo to anyone looking for a decluttering service.
Anon, Herefordshire, October 2017
I came to realise that I needed to de-clutter when I got back from a, now life changing holiday. I and my family want to live a simpler life. We wanted to live life instead of tidying up after us but this would be a mammoth task just for me …. So I called Jo, the best phone call I ever made.
On the day of de-cluttering I felt really unsettled, a kind of sadness and worrying sickness. I didn’t know what to expect, I was completely lost.
Jo came to my house and what has happened for me today is so much more than a good tidy up. Space feels cleansed.
My way of being clutter free has changed.
Sophie, Milton Keynes, September 2017
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Brian, Northampton, August 2017
I bought too many books when I was younger and my house was cluttered. Some of my books will go to the university of Northampton, some to the library, some to age uk charity shop and I’m going to keep some myself.
Mr Edwards (Dr), Northampton, July 2017
Leeroy, Northampton, July 2017
Having spent a year struggling to move all my furniture and belongings into a much smaller house I had no energy left to do the garden. Then I was introduced to Daffodils Decluttering, Handy Helpers 4 Elders.
In a short space of time with the girls working hard, my garden is now a calm and manageable space that I am able to enjoy.
Thank you so much girls for all your hard work, weeding and clearing and making me feel so much better about living here.
Lily Ann, Northampton, June 2017
Jo came to see me in February to help me free my stuff that has accumulated overtime.It was weird, when she walked in she said my flat felt heavy to her and asked me if I minded if she could cleanse my flat after we decluttered.I had felt a bit head – spacey for sometime though I thought that was down to life.
Jo came back after we removed some junk and cleansed my home for me. I feel quite normal now and my home feels fresh even now after 3 months. She popped in to see how I was getting on last week and said how nice my flat looked and felt. (sorry for the delay for a review Jo)
Veronica, May 2017
Handy Helpers 4 Elders – Jo and Mary came to see me today for the first time after being told they are good workers. They are prepared to do your garden and jobs around the home at a very reasonable cost. They are very genuine ladies that needed no supervision and were left to undertake the job completely unaided. My garden looks 100% better.
Jim, Eastfield Northants, May 2017
It’s great that Jo and her volunteer came to my home in Brackley and we chatted about my paperwork that had accumulated over many years. With help and guidance in just one session I am now able to move forward on my own and get the tasks done. Jo’s volunteer is fantastic: she was able to sort, file, then shred my unnecessary documents. Jo removed all the junk, boxes and made my office into my office that I knew over ten years ago.
Isaac, Northampton, April 2017
Some clients of mine recently used Jo for the decluttering of a property that belonged to a very good friend who had passed away. Instead of just getting the place ‘cleared’ they asked about other options. I had only just heard about Daffodil Decluttering so this was my first recommendation to them.
Over a period of a month Jo visited the property once a week to carry out a sympathetic house clearance and met with various experts to ensure that items of value were disposed of correctly and money passed onto the beneficiaries.
Having been in the estate agency business for over 30 years I know how selling probate property can be a very delicate matter. People react very differently in these emotional circumstances and having someone to trust when clearing a property, for the purposes of selling, can be extremely hard. Having seen Jo in operation I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing some ‘hand holding’ during this difficult time.
Adam Wellesley – Horts Director
I contacted Jo on seeing her decluttering service as I needed help to clear a bedroom and to kick start me clearing the other rooms. She came and discussed what she is able to offer and was professional in her approach allowing time for reflection. When she came on the designated day I thought she was brilliant, spurring me and without pressure. Friends had offered support but having Jo visit provided a nonjudgmental and unattached relationship.
The result is a lovely clear and clean bedroom, reduction of clutter and getting me back on track from a much earlier plan to minimize my belongings for the future. Many Thanks Jo x
ME Northampton 7th February
Daffodils Decluttering has received their first review for their new “Handy Helpers 4 elders” service which provides help with odd jobs for the elderly.
Jo & Mary stayed at E-Or Lodge as B&B guests. When they arrived they complained how cold their room was & asked when the heating was coming on. I told them it was already on. They offered to take a look at the radiator & asked for some tools.
Within 10 minutes heat was coming through in both guest rooms.There was absolutely no mess & they knew after a quick examination of the pipes & radiators exactly where the problem was. Problem solving & repair at its best!”Handy Helpers” come very highly recommended
Lorraine Lee, 4th February
Over the years you don’t realise how many items you accumulate. A thorough clean and a reduction of my possessions, many of which were long forgotten has left me with a room that has plenty of space. I can now move around freely and it’s better for living. Thank you so much Jo for transforming my room in only 5 hours of hard work from you and your volunteer.
Audrey, Herts
Freed of Stuff I Am Free to Live
Jo has helped me to change my life. What started as a physical declutter of my home has led to more change than I could possibly foresee.
Just over a year ago I asked Jo to declutter my house; a task that I was dreading as I was a natural hoarder. However I knew I needed to confront my fears to get me out of the rut I’d been living in for years.
Together Jo and I embarked on the task and, over a period of 7 weeks, we turned my shabby house into the beautiful home that I’d never known. My home looked wonderful. I was delighted with the result. My home was lighter – in light – and I felt more energised.
I also felt released and able to move forward in my life as stuff was no longer crammed around me nor filling my mind.
In 3 months my future revealed itself. I realised my home was too big and I was ready to downsize.
Within 1 week of my house being marketed it was sold for 7% above asking price, thanks to Jo who homestaged my property.
Jo returned to help me pack up and I found even more items that I no longer needed.
Sally Wilson. Bedfordshire
Jo was recommended to us from one of our clubs that we attend to sort out our house because we have stuff allover the place. Jo is very friendly and helpful and she knows what she is doing. She has sorted out a great deal. She sees us to be more aware of what we need to do. She has showed us how to be more organized. We will recommend Jo to our clubs.
John and Maria. Abington Northampton
I was put in contact with Jo to speak to her about clearing the property of my late father. I didn’t like the idea of a house clearance company coming in and removing my father’s possessions in a couple of hours, I wanted my father’s items to be treated with respect. Over the next couple of weeks, Jo was able to give furniture away to the local community and homeless centers which my father supported and she was able to identify some items of value which have now gone to auction. I am very happy that I was pointed in the right direction to use Jo’s company Daffodils Decluttering. Thanks Jo.
Denni – Rushden
Following a difficult year, I was in need of some assistance with finally decluttering my home and achieving a calm and peaceful surrounding. How lucky I am to have found Jo and Daffodils Decluttering. She has been nothing short of amazing! Firstly she is non-judgmental (which was a big requirement for me), treats you and your home with respect and offers support and kindness at all times.
It’s made such a difference to my life, I’m no longer too embarrassed to receive visitors and it has freed up so much space that it’s now easy to put things away and keep everywhere looking neat.
An added bonus is that a number of charities have benefited from my unwanted items, which really adds to the feel good factor!
I cannot recommend Daffodils Decluttering highly enough.
Louise, June 2016
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Jo for the armchair and the coffee table and the bed to use on my housing project. It is always a great pleasure to be working with kind hearted and generous individuals whose values are so close to mine.
Maddy Norridge, June 2016
What a messy spare bedroom was in after years of past possessions had left me bewildered. I asked my daughter to look for someone to come in and help me remove the unwanted items. She said by chance that she stumbled on Daffodils Decluttering who was based in Northamptonshire though she covers everywhere. Speaking to Jo gave me the confidence to appoint her. The work she did was fantastic. She talked and showed me her process gently and it wasn’t long before I could see my old carpet and furnishings. Thank you Jo . I shall recommend you to my lunch club friends.
Mabel, Hertfordshire, June 2016
My mother has just passed. I searched for bereavement and found Daffodils Decluttering. After discussing with Jo what the family didn’t want to keep, she suggested that she could take mothers items to a charity shop of our choice. Jo was able to swiftly and gently remove and donate mom’s possessions.
Mr Wholcote, May 2016
I asked Daffodils Decluttering to help me transform my old bedroom at my elderly mother’s house into a guest room. Whilst sorting through the clutter Jo unearthed a pile of my old toys and games that I had forgotten about. I imagined they had very little value and suggested they be taken to charity. However Jo offered to find a specialist auctioneer as she was convinced that they were worth something. I agreed and Jo swiftly found a suitable firm. And they have confirmed that I could realize several hundred pounds.
I am looking forward to attending my first auction. And having an unexpected windfall which can be put towards the furnishing and redecoration of the guest room.
Mary, March 2016
Thanks to Jo / Daffodils Decluttering my house is now my Home. Through Jo’s hard work, enthusiasm and imagination she has turned a cluttered house into my beautiful Home.
Before finding Jo I had become embarrassed at the state of my house and would feel awkward about anyone entering. I had reached a point where I knew I wanted to declutter my house; the accumulation of things was getting me down however I did not know where to start. I also knew that it was a task that was beyond me.
Happily I found Jo through a recommendation. Jo has a lovely gentle way about her and, seeing photographs of my house she reassured me that my cluttered state was one that could be remedied. She spoke of how the house would feel lighter and I would feel an improvement in my own well-being. I wished for this and yet could not bring myself to believe. I chose to let Jo work on my house whilst I was away – I instinctively knew that I could trust her. I was ready to let surplus possessions go and I spent time with Jo telling her which items were on the “keep” list.
When I returned from my break I was completely overwhelmed. My house had truly become a Home. The space is amazing and the whole house is lighter. The before and after photographs that you see on the yell website are taken at the same time of day in similar weather conditions. The lightness of the decluttered rooms is because of the removal of things! I have also been delighted to find that my house feels warmer. And the whole house is now a place I am delighted to call home, and to welcome visitors into. My Home envelopes me and nurtures me in a way in which it was never able to before. Jo spent a lot of time on energetically clearing the rooms and this has worked wonders.
I am no longer a sceptic and am instead a true believer in decluttering and most of all in the skills and abilities of Jo / Daffodils Decluttering.
I was initially reluctant to give Jo permission to put photographs of my clutter onto this public forum. However I am glad that I have because I am really proud of the end result. And I feel little or no attachment to the before photographs. That they existed is undeniable. However that is not my Home and it is well and truly in my past.
Mary, November 2015
I suggest you pick up the phone and see what Jo / Daffodils Decluttering can do for you. There is really no need to be embarrassed. Jo is a lovely soul who does not judge and is only too happy to help transform lives.
I asked Jo to help me remove all the items that weren’t necessary and wanted anymore. Jo came to my home in Daventry and organised my kitchen, she removed all out of date food (and there was a lot) and disposed of them wisely. She organised two bedrooms, sorted out items for car booting and charity shops. Jo has a good sense of humour, personality and is kind hearted.
Cliff, September 2015
I was feeling quite low before Jo arrived to help me with my home. I needed to clear surfaces and organise cupboards to prepare for an estate agent to take photographs of my home in Earls Barton so it can be put up for sale. I was feeling overwhelmed about what I needed to get done.
Jo certainly brightened my day up – it was the best day that I have had in ages.Jo did a lot of date checking, and thoughtfully asked me if I had a favourite charity I wished my bric-a-brac to go to (Air Ambulance). Jo was very productive and she helpfully took a large bag of food – mostly tins as well as biscuits that were still within date – away with her for the Northampton Food Bank. I would never have cleared my kitchen without Jo’s help. What would have taken me weeks to do Jo managed in hours. I would happily have her back at any time and I thoroughly recommend her to anybody.
Norma, August 2015
Jo was recommended to me by word of mouth in the Summer of last year (2014). I had been struggling to encourage my elderly mother to declutter her home for years.
As soon as I talked to Jo I felt put at my ease and was confident that she was the answer my mother and I were looking for.
We were not disappointed. Jo had a sympathetic and gentle approach to the work that was needed and my mother is delighted with the result. A clearer home and my mother’s mood has improved too. Jo also helped to identify those items worth selling or taking to charity and those that were simply junk. Jo’s knowledge of the world of bric-a-brac, charity shops and car boot sales was a great help. It made both my mother and I realise that we could enhance other people’s lives by clearing our own clutter.
I highly recommend Jo for any of your decluttering needs.
Mrs H, July 2015
If you have been considering decluttering for a while and are trying to take the big step then I can confidently recommend Daffodils Decluttering. Jo is inspirational and guided and encouraged me to rid myself of the clutter that had been stopping me from living my life. She is highly motivated and is great at keeping you focused on the project.
She went through my kitchen cupboards and – I am embarrassed to say – found many out of date items. With speed and efficiency they were removed and the guilt of waste released from me as I was delighted to find my food neatly arranged – and in date order!!! The oldest to be used first – of course.
My house is a peaceful haven now that Daffodils Decluttering have worked their magic.
Susan, July 2015