“I want to offer our highest recommendation for Andrea. As my fiancé and I prepared to move out of state in May 2021, Andrea’s help purging and packing was crucial to us.  I was trying to juggle work while cleaning out and packing a house I had lived in for 15 years and accumulated/inherited many possessions under a tight deadline.  I was also going through some physical challenges, making it difficult to handle all by myself.  A mutual friend referred Andrea to me. She was a lifesaver in helping to efficiently purge and strategically pack, due to her strong organizational skills and good, positive energy, which was crucial to have during a very stressful time.  And, very importantly, I was able to trust her implicitly in my home and with my personal property.  Thanks to her help, we managed to get the house packed up and ready for staging/sale within the time frame needed.”

— Diane & Adam (Bloomfield, NJ)

“Andrea made an otherwise insurmountable task very manageable. Her structure and organization was infectious, and she helped us to see that it wasn’t so bad. Then she wrangled us and made it just move, where without her we’d still be stuck walking in circles. She gave us clarity, direction, an unflappable third set of hands. She got it done FAST. Highly recommended!”

— Bob B. (Montclair, NJ)

“Andrea is quite simply amazing! I was overwhelmed by the clutter in my son's third floor "playroom." I didn't know where to begin. The mountains of LEGOs, old toys, art supplies and more had taken over the space. Andrea did in a few hours what I couldn't do in months; she removed the clutter, she organized everything and made the space livable again! I am so grateful and recommend her enthusiastically!!”

— Joahne C. (Montclair, NJ)

As a full time working mom of two young children, taking care of the home and staying "clutter free/organized" feels impossible. When I found Andrea, I felt like an entire weight had been lifted off my shoulders because I knew I just needed a little help and guidance. Andrea came over one afternoon and after a few minutes of chatting she knew immediately what I needed from her - help with the kids rooms and play area. She instantly got to work while I just answered a few questions for her here and there (junk vs. giveaway). It was seamless and when she left, I couldn't wait to schedule more time with her to come back to help with other areas of my house. My husband even asked when she was coming back! Andrea is non-judgmental, funny, hardworking and overall just a genuinely kind person who wants her clients to be happy. I highly recommend Andrea for your de-cluttering and organizing needs!

— Lacey G. (Nutley, NJ)

“Andrea has been a blessing. I used to keep an orderly home but since I’ve been injured I just can’t keep up. She’s come into my home and completed multiple projects that have made managing my home so much easier.”

— Nicole R. (Montclair, NJ)

“We accumulated many items after living in our house for several decades. Now that we are older, it is not so easy to clean up the clutter and move things out as desired. We were fortunate to hear about Andrea from Lighten Up. Andrea provides friendly service and the assistance we need. It feels great to see each room become clutter free. We make the decisions and Andrea moves things accordingly. We are looking forward to our next clean up session.”

— Debra L. (Cedar Grove, NJ)

“Andrea is Montclair’s best kept secret! When we decided to sell our house, we had an embarrassing basement, an overwhelming attic, busy schedules and a broken ankle. On top of sheer quantity and a fast timeline, I felt paralyzed by the serious emotional juju some of the items carried. But Andrea was our move angel — she swooped in and transformed our situation from miserable to miraculous! She has local expertise about what to do with all. the. things. (including finding a loving new home for my Grandma’s old furniture!) PLUS she brought the rare intuition, empathy and expertise to guide us through stressful decisions. Not only did we purge, organize and move in astonishing time (our realtor said she’d never seen anything like it) but we actually LOVED the process. We’ll be hiring her for unpacking and organizing our new home! You should, too. Lighten Up is a no-brainer.”

— Jess B. (Montclair, NJ)

“As a realtor, I know that my clients' homes will sell for a lot MORE MONEY if they are tidy and clutter-free. I don't want to make clients feel badly, but I do want them to get the best price possible. Andrea does both perfectly! Her positive attitude is energizing. She works at the pace our shared clients set and feel comfortable going. She gets beautiful results!”

- June R. (Montclair, NJ)

“Wow! The progress we are making is amazing! Andrea provides outstanding decluttering service to accommodate our needs. Andrea moves expeditiously as we decide on items to be kept, donated, or thrown away. In a very short time rooms become clean again and we have the space we desire. Her decluttering service to lighten up is highly recommended.”

— Jeff L. (Bloomfield, NJ)

“In June 2022, we moved our family from the West Coast to Montclair. We were fortunate to have packers pack our belongings in our Vegas home. When the boxes arrived to our new home in Montclair, it became overwhelming with 2 kids, 3 dogs and my husband working in the city to unpack and purge at the same time. That is when I found Andrea by word of mouth. She was an absolute life saver. She helped me sort through all the boxes, declutter and then donate. If it wasn’t for her, our family would still be navigating the chaos of unpacking. She was so efficient! I can’t recommend her highly enough. She is friendly, professional and an absolute joy to be around. She’s the best!!”

— Jaime S. (Montclair, NJ)

“I cannot recommend Andrea highly enough. I hired her to help me prepare for a move. She helped me sort through my possessions and throw out or donate things I no longer needed, and she actually arranged for the donations to be picked-up, which had been a sticking point for me for years. She also helped me get all my packing done, taking over the lion's share of the work when I got sick the weekend before the move. Through it all Andrea was friendly and encouraging. I was comfortable having her in my house and working with my daughter to prune some of her own belongings. I'm honestly not sure I could have gotten that move done without her, she was an absolute life saver. Hiring Andrea was the best decision I could have made.”

— Rebecca K. (Caldwell, NJ)