The Collect, Categorize, Cut out, Contain process is a structured, four-step neat method used by Now Prim’s Organizing Service to declutter and organize your home in a compassionate, efficient way. Designed to make decluttering approachable, this method transforms chaotic spaces into functional, stress-free environments tailored to your lifestyle.

1. Collect
Description: The first step involves gathering all items from a specific area (e.g., closet, kitchen, or office) into one place for a clear overview. This helps you see the full scope of your belongings, making it easier to assess what’s essential and what’s clutter.
Process: Our team works alongside you to collect items systematically, ensuring nothing is overlooked. For example, in a pantry, we’d pull out all food, containers, and tools to one central spot.
Purpose: Creates a starting point, reducing overwhelm by focusing on one area at a time and preparing for effective decision-making.
2. Categorize
Description: Items are sorted into logical groups based on type, use, or purpose (e.g., clothes by season, kitchen tools by function). This step organizes the chaos and highlights duplicates or unnecessary items.
Process: We guide you in grouping similar items, such as separating canned goods from spices or shirts from jackets. This can reveal patterns, like owning multiple can openers, prompting thoughtful choices.
Purpose: Simplifies decision-making by creating order and clarity, setting the stage for decluttering with intention.
3. Cut Out
Description: This step involves deciding which items to keep, donate, or discard, using a streamlined approach like Now Prim’s three-second rule to quickly identify what no longer serves you.
Process: With our support, you evaluate each category, keeping items that align with your needs and lifestyle. For instance, in a desk, you might discard broken pens, donate unused notebooks, and keep essential stationery. We ensure the process feels supportive, pausing for sentimental items or tough decisions.
Purpose: Reduces clutter by eliminating excess, creating space for what truly matters while respecting your emotional attachments.
4. Contain
Description: The final step assigns a designated place for kept items using storage solutions tailored to your home and routines, ensuring long-term order.
Process: We design systems that fit your space, such as bins for pantry staples or shelves for office supplies. Each item gets a “home” that’s easy to access and maintain, reinforcing habits to prevent future clutter.
Purpose: Establishes sustainable organization, making it simple to keep your home tidy and functional.

This four-step method is central to Now Prim’s Decluttering Service and Organizing Service, offered in-person at the rate of $70/hour in Downers Grove Illinois, and Chicago suburbs: Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Woodridge and other surrounding areas. Alternatively Now Prim provides services virtually at a discounted rate of $50/hour. It aligns with our compassionate approach, as seen in our organizing and decluttering services near you, ensuring clients feel supported while achieving a clutter-free home. For those searching for help organizing home, this process delivers lasting results with personalized care.