Date: May 30, 2024

This recording talks about book preservation, decluttering, and organizing. Valerie explains the chemistry behind book scents and methods to remove mold and musty smells using baking soda, activated charcoal, kitty litter, and vinegar. Tips on preserving old books and neutralizing odors with essential oils are shared. Valerie highlights the health risks of mold in homes and the importance of testing for it. She offers advice on decluttering, focusing on manageable steps like organizing paperwork for short periods. The discussion includes addressing kitchen clutter anxiety, maintaining personal space, adapting to life changes, and selling items online. Experiences with clutter after a move, organizing jewelry-making tools, and searching for a Swarovski elephant figurine for a wedding gift are also covered.

IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00:05

Book smell, chemistry, and preservation methods

0:08:40

Removing book smells using baking soda, activated charcoal, kitty litter, and vinegar

0:19:47

Preserving old books and neutralizing musty smells with essential oils

0:30:16

The dangers of clutter and mold in homes

0:35:10

Decluttering and organizing a home

0:42:10

Decluttering and organizing personal space

0:50:29

Decluttering, organizing, and selling items