Sylvia transformed our chaotic kitchen and pantry from a health hazard into a functional, safe space for our family. When we started, we discovered bugs, mold, and expired spices dating back to 2018 - it was genuinely concerning. Sylvia didn't just organize, she helped us create a healthier environment by thoroughly cleaning and purging everything that was unsafe. What impressed me most was how thoughtfully she designed solutions for our actual needs. She created a pull-out snack center at the perfect height for my 6-year-old son to reach his own snacks independently. She sourced all the organizing supplies from accessible stores like Target and Nordstrom Rack, so the solutions were both effective and budget-friendly. Sylvia listened to how we actually use our kitchen and created systems that make sense for our daily routines. The clear container system in the pantry makes it easy to see what we have and ensures nothing gets forgotten and expires again. Everything now has a designated place that's easy to maintain. The transformation went far beyond just making things look neater - Sylvia helped us create a space that's genuinely healthier and more functional for our family. I can't recommend her highly enough for anyone wanting to reclaim their kitchen from chaos while prioritizing safety and practicality.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Sylvia is a miracle worker! My home organization fell apart after my husband's illness, and I struggled to get it in order. I contacted multiple services for help, and The Gentle Sort was the only one that made me believe a clutter solution was possible! Prices match the value, and discount packages are available! Sylvia is patient, understanding, encouraging and thorough! I am already saving up for next our appointment!! read more

"The gentle sort" is run by a gifted mid-wife to my next life. She gets how big the issues are even beginning to empty a house-- well before I did! She was indeed gentle with my resistance and whining! By the end of 5 hours, I understood what it would take and had a plan. Money well spent! I would use her again. read more

Sylvia did a great job for us in less than ideal conditions. She arrived as arranged and went right to work on sorting and strategizing about how to pack up and place the stuff in our storage unit for moving. I think the best testimony about how well she did comes from the movers, who approached our container nervously, not knowing the state of things inside. They visibly relaxed as soon as they saw the work she did for us & loaded things up in less time than they budgeted. Her work helped us and helped the movers. Strongly recommend. read more

Five stars for Sylvia at The Gentle Sort, Home Organizing! She's like the organizing fairy godmother you didn't know you needed. Sylvia came fully prepared with all the essentials--patience, garbage bags, gloves, masks, and even a super cute art car that immediately set the vibe! We tackled the my number one pain points first: my shed. Sylvia jumped right in, and before I knew it, we were clearing years of clutter. She's friendly, efficient, and seriously ready to roll up her sleeves. I feel a sense of relief turning chaos into calm. read more

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Sylvia did an amazing job of turning my very cluttered apartment into a calm sanctuary. She's a very hard worker and coaxed my piles of chaos into order, then took away the things I needed to get rid of including pet supplies, trash, donations and recycling. She also comforted me as I cried over sentimental objects that I wasn't using and helped me let go of some of them. Thank you Sylvia!! read more

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I needed to get a hospital bed into my mom's very cluttered/hoarder style home. I also felt frozen, couldn't figure out where or how to begin but Sylvia helped me out so much. Once she got things moving I was able to join in and I was on a roll right along with her. When I got stuck she was so helpful in helping me work through it. I hired her for 2, 5 hour sessions. Having her help me through this difficult transition for my mom was so valuable. She really is part therapist. Thanks so much Sylvia! read more

Sylvia is amazingly talented and so grounding in what was a daunting and overwhelming task - getting my entire home organized. She helped me identify what items in my home I wanted to keep and what items I was able to let go of and then helped me find a home for everything I wanted to keep. There was no pressure to let go of things I wanted to keep, but her gentle approach and kindness helped me to recognize when I was hanging onto things that were no longer useful to me. I feel so much lighter and happier in a home that holds things that reflect my values rather than a home cluttered with unhappy memories and useless possessions. She is truly a blessing and a joy to work with. And one of the unexpected benefits is that I found things I'd lost or forgotten about that are now bringing me joy once again. read more

Sylvia did such a great job unpacking and organizing my closet! She was very thorough and went above and beyond. She came over to assessed the situation (the hot mess that was my closet), went out and purchased everything she needed to completely transform the space. She even recommended other organizational tips I will definitely implement. I can see everything I need neatly organized in my closet. She is extremely kind and trustworthy. l would and will definitely use her services again. Thanks Sylvia! read more

I can't recommend Sylvia from "The Gentle Sort"enough. She made my move after over 20 years in my house with all my stuff from crafts (knitting, quilting, and sewing), teaching multiple subjects, genealogy, and activism... achievable: even with the high anxiety I was feeling surrounding the entire project! I'm planning to hire her again after we've sold our current house and have purchased our next one to guide us to unpack in an organized way (gently but firmly purging even more), and helping us to create a system we'll be better able to maintain moving forward... In short, if you could use help organizing, hire Sylvia. read more

Sylvia has the patience of a saint, wasn't phased whatsoever by the 50 million things I had going on, kept me focused when I started to get side tracked or overwhelmed, and is SUCH a hard worker - she was literally getting **** done the entire time. She picks up cues and takes initiative... almost as if she is your own personal mind-whisperer. Truly can't even believe how much progress we made, and it's the only reason I have the time to spare to write this now. Thank you so much Sylvia! You are a rock star. read more

I really needed urgent help with my kitchen and master closet, and she really delivered in a matter of a few hours. Not only that, she showed such professionalism and thoughtfulness; there were some hiccups along the way and she truly showed care by accommodating us above and beyond! I could not have asked for more. Plus, she is super COVID-19 conscious and takes all the precautions seriously! I can't wait to give her a call next time I need help with my place, and would recommend The Gentle Sort to anyone who's looking for help with any little things around their house. As she puts it, Sylvia is the "queen of little things"!! read more

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Sylvia was amazing!!!!!!! She came in on time and got right to work and 4 hours later the once's filled with mess everywhere garage was all organized and I can actually park my car inside now if I wanted to and the price was the most reasonable out of everyone else I contacted. She was an angel in disguise!!!! read more

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I hired Sylvia to help me clean out my son's bedroom after he moved out. He left a horrible mess of things he didn't want. I have had back surgery so Sylvia had to do almost everything herself. She was fantastic. She worked fast and efficiently and we had the room looking great in no time! I've hired her again for my next project. I can't recommend her highly enough. read more

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Sylvia Parry! This woman is the utmost in professionalism mixed in with compassion and knowledge of all things, clutter, clutterers and how they can have far better lives. read more

Literally from the moment Sylvia's uniquely adorned car arrived (see photo below) and she showed me my keyword for our project, "Relax", my stress level dissipated and calm returned to my life. She saw clarity in my clutter, and a path to purging that quickly had us filling bags for trashing, shredding, and donating. Sylvia possesses a great blend of understanding and compassion, a variety of resources, and strategies for working under deadline pressure. I can't believe how much we accomplished in our initial session as she melded her approach to my physical surroundings and emotional state. As a result, we plowed through 30 years of files, documents, stored boxes and more. And now, it's sympatico! I highly recommend Sylvia's Gentle Sort Home Organizing services to all in need! Thank you Sylvia!!! read more

The Gentle Sort, Home Organizing - Her car's hood and roof, are adorned with inspiration, and she even carts away donations and helps you load yours! - Home Organization Near Me

Sylvia is efficient, personable, caring and just amazing all around. I contacted her upon a referral and she did not disappoint! We got so much done in three hours and I felt amazing, although, exhausted, after she left! I would hire her again in a heartbeat. I recommend her services to help make your life a little bit easier! read more

Sylvia is a life saver. My mother has been in the hospital and while she was away I decided to clean the house she and my brother live in. It quickly became clear that they were hoarders and this was beyond my ability to manage on my own. Sylvia worked along side me in difficult conditions, was amazing moral support, helped me make hard decisions, and is guiding me in getting this house in a livable state again! I would wholeheartedly recommend Sylvia to anyone who needs help with their home, from a massive project to help organizing, she will help make your life so much easier read more

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Sylvia is truly a gem! She is very personable and takes time to sort things for you and help you get rid of stuff. She was even great with my rambunctious 2 year old who was running around while we were sorting lol. Very sweet and reasonable. Can't wait to have her come back and help me organize my new place a little better. Oh she even will come help sort before you pack to move. I lived too far for her to come but it sure would have made life easier!! I am so grateful to have Sylvia come to help me. As a single mother moving can be brutal but with Sylvia it was a breeze! read more

Sylvia is so present, kind, focused and fun to be around that she made short work of asking about, setting aside & packing years of things I'd collected and wanted to share with others :) by getting them the heck out of my living space. She is so professional, energetic and thorough in getting things out the door that I recommend her unreservedly--especially for those of us who don't want to let go of things because we used to love them. Sylvia makes it easy to clear out and open up space in the heart and the home for new life. And she made it easy to keep the things I really love. Call Sylvia--she's the best! read more

I can't say enough about the Gentle Sort. I had to move and my house was so cluttered and unorganized I couldn't figure out what to do first. Sylvia came in and immediately put me at ease. She went to work right away and instantly had things sorted in categories. She helped me to let go of clutter that no longer served me. She put it in a pile that went straight to goodwill. She packed all of my stuff and cleaned the apartment leaving it looking better than when I first moved in. Sylvia is calm, gentle, and COVID compliant. The Gentle Sort should be first on your list for all your home organizing!!!! read more

Sylvia is a godsend. The best organizer I've ever used. She is focused, positive and a joy to either spend the day with, or, to leave alone and return to an organized space. She is as much of a psychotherapist as she is an organizer. Very helpful with the emotional aspects of letting items go. Highest recommendation! read more

Through a series of events I found myself overwhelmed in my home. I lacked the focus to even get started and was beating myself up because I couldn't just get going. I was very concerned about judgment but decided to bite the bullet after reading some of Sylvia's reviews. I worried for nothing, Sylvia was very easy to work with and no judgements, she understands how life gets overwhelming. She started with one thing then moved on to the next with ease. My health is not good so mostly I sat and directed and she was the energizer bunny, just kept on going. Things were looking great then I slid a little. Sylvia came to the rescue, again no judgment and whipped it into shape. I did the 25 hour package and felt it was well worth it and would do it again in a heartbeat. read more

Sylvia helped me to organize several areas in my home that had been accumulating junk and causing stress. She was reliable, efficient and quick - while at the same time kind, personable and understanding that organizing can be a bit of an overwhelming process. It was great b/c after she left and helped me "kickstart" the process - I was able to do several more areas on my own. Kind of like hiring a trainer to kickstart your workout plans for the year! Highly recommend her and would use her again. read more

Do NOT hire this lady. She came to my apt complex and wanted to socialize with the other seniors. I told her I was a private person and keep to myself so I would rather her just do her job and please don't talk to neighbors about my business and why she was there. The absolute worst thing she did they had me cancel the 2nd visit is she told me to go to Hoarders Anonymous-Excuse me? I had been sick and then broke my dominant hand and could not do a thing. I see a therapist and he said I should report her as he has worked with me fit years. If you hire-beware. She put things in cupboard that didn't belong-I could go on but will just say BUYER BEWARE. read more

I had a great experience in September with The Gentle Sort. My kitchen was recently remodeled and I was moving my pantry foods, pots and pans and dishes back in but just couldn't get it done by myself. I happened to see an ad for The Gentle Sort and decided to give it a try. Sylvia arrived promptly, with a mask and she was ready to get to work. She opened boxes, emptied pantry cabinets in another space and put everything back together again beautifully in my new kitchen. I felt I could really trust her to treat my dishes with care, including pottery made by my mom and other sentimental items! She also pushed me (gently) to let go of some things that were broken or duplicates, and old food of course. The result is a beautiful, clean space that is organized in ways I could not have thought of myself. (The coffee and the grinder go in the same cabinet - duh.) I plan to work with The Gentle Sort again and recommend them highly. read more