Kitchen
What is the first step in organizing a pantry?
Take everything out and check expiration dates.
True or false? Bathroom items don't have expiration dates.
The easiest way to make a closet look nice is to get matching ________.
Hangers
True or False? We recommend our clients to shred papers with lots of personal info on them.
True
At what point in the organizing process do we take product labels off of the products?
After everything has a home and client has approved all the organization
What product is best for items such as sauces, oils or cleaning supplies?
Lazy Susans/Turn Tables
True or false? Excess packaging should be thrown away so long as client approves.
True - this saves so much space!
Ideally, how should sweaters should always be organized?
It's okay to put all cords together when there are a lot - if sorting at all I usually keep apple cords together, extension cords & Blocks together and the rest can go together.
True or False? Aesthetics are more important than the function of the space.
False
What are two different ways to organize Tupperware?
1. With lids on (stacked or filed)
2. Lids together in a bin and bottoms stacked inside each other
What's the best product to maximize vertical space in a standard size under the sink cabinet space?
Stacking Pull Out Drawers or Stacking Open Bins
When organizing clothing drawers, how should we fold jeans, pjs, loungewear, t-shirts etc.?
File fold (unless drawers are too shallow or clothes are too big)
Offices tend to collect sentimental items. Where should these items go?
Into their own box/bin - we want to minimize visual clutter by keeping sentimental things more hidden away
Whenever possible, what is SBE's favorite way to organize any group of items?
In every kitchen job, we should strive to have ________ clear unless the client tells us otherwise.
the counters
We aim to create a _________ zone in every bathroom project we work on.
Daily
What is one way to save space when organizing shoes without using any product?
Flip one shoe forward and one shoe backwards.
What are 3 ways books can be organized by?
Genre, color & alphabetically
What is the product called that keeps drawer organizers from sliding everywhere?
Museum gel (Earthquake gel)
What is the most important step in decanting food items?
Write the expiration date on the bottom of the bin and make sure if recipes/nutrition facts want to be kept that they are also taped to the back of the bins.
What are the 3 most common expiration dates for beauty and makeup products?
6m, 12m, & 24m
How should all SBE closets be organized when it comes to the actual clothing (2 part answer).
First by type then by color within each type
When sorting papers, how should you help the client categorize and organize them?
Designate each paper into a category no matter how big or small. Put sticky notes on each pile and then create manila folders for each pile. Manila folders go into hanging files after that.
When a client is struggling to get rid of things what is a phrase we should say to work through the area with them?
"You get the item or you get the space" - of course we want to be gentle with people, but also want to remind them that they can't always have it both ways.