<p>Meet the stay-at-home mum turned professional organiser - who has embarked on a new 'decluttering' career inspired by Marie Kondo’s Netflix show. </p><p>Emma George, 45, launched her decluttering business after youngest child started secondary school and she wanted to do something for herself. </p><p>As a busy mum-of-four she had always stayed on top of tidying her home and realised she could make it a job after watching Marie Kondo’s show and coming across other organisers. </p><p>Since launching in January 2020, Emma has now helped loads of people organise their homes - by decluttering their spaces and giving them new storage options.</p><p>Emma, from St Albans, Hertfordshire, said: “I wanted to do something for myself after looking after the kids for so long. </p><p>"I was a bit bored just in the house alone.</p><p>“I’ve always been a good organiser as I’ve got four kids. </p><p>“I didn’t realise it could be a job until I saw Marie Kondo's TV programme on Netflix. </p><p>“Now I help people sort and organise their homes. </p><p>“I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.” </p><p>Emma offers a personal service to help her clients declutter and organise their home to suit them. </p><p>“We have a consultation first - either at their home if they live nearby or over Whatsapp - and then we figure out how to go about it," she said.</p><p>“I love being able to go in and help people and make them feel organised. </p><p>“I’ve had amazing responses.” </p><p>Since lockdown restrictions lifted, business has boomed, and Emma is now booked a month in advance.</p><p>She charges £140 for half a day, £245 for a full day of decluttering and £70 for virtual coaching. </p><p>"Lots of women just need an extra hand or to know where to start," she said.</p><p>"Even I have a messy house from time to time but if you're organised to start with it should make it easier to clean up.</p><p>"That's what I want to give others."</p><p>Emma is constantly researching and learning about new tips and hacks to share with her clients. </p><p>“It takes a lot of work to find the right things,” she said. </p><p>“One of my favourite hacks is hanging your hairdryer of the side of the dresser with a hoop so it is nicely tucked away. </p><p>“The best thing is the reward of knowing you’ve helped someone out.” </p><p>Emma’s top tips for organising </p><p>Start with a small area so it’s less overwhelming, like one cupboard </p><p>Set yourself a timer for 30 mins to declutter that area - you’ll be amazed at how much you clear </p><p>Never buy storage solutions before you have decluttered </p><p>Once you have decluttered contain items with baskets, tubs etc </p><p>Use labels on the containers so everything has a place</p>