Alexandria organizer Lavender Menakaya is sharing practical ways families can clear out unused school supplies and children’s clothing before the new school year, following her recent feature in Corcoran McEnearney’s “5 Decluttering Projects to Tackle Before School Starts.”
Alexandria, VA, Sept 14, 2026 — Lavender Menakaya, founder of Lavender Organizes, was featured by Corcoran McEnearney in its back-to-school decluttering guide, “5 Decluttering Projects to Tackle Before School Starts,” where she shared advice on sorting old school supplies and evaluating children’s wardrobes before the school year begins.
Menakaya advised families to review existing school supplies before buying new items. Unused or damaged materials can quickly take up valuable space, particularly after a full school year. “Toss or donate old notebooks, broken tools, and partially used art/craft items that aren’t usable anymore,” Menakaya said.
“Sort clothes into keep, donate and throw piles before the season starts, with attention to pieces that fit and are actually worn,” Menakaya advised, addressing children’s clothing, where changing sizes can make closets difficult to manage.
Her advice reflects the practical approach behind Lavender Organizes, a professional Home Organization Service based in Alexandria, Virginia. The company helps homeowners, renters and businesses create organized, functional spaces through professional decluttering, organizing, deep organizing and maintenance services.
Lavender Organizes works across rooms and everyday spaces, including closets and kitchens, with a focus on creating systems that are easier for clients to maintain. The company also facilitates the donation of unwanted items as part of its organizing work, helping clients move unneeded belongings out of their spaces.
For clients considering professional organizing support, Lavender Organizes offers consultations to identify problem areas, discuss potential solutions and estimate the time and financial investment required for a project. Consultations may begin virtually, while onsite consultations can help determine project needs more precisely.
Services can also be scheduled for shorter projects, with organizing sessions available for as few as three hours at a time. This gives clients the option to address a specific space or organizing challenge without committing to a larger project.
Lavender Organizes places an emphasis on trust, communication, quality, compassion and client care when working in residential and business spaces. Its approach is centered on helping clients create calmer surroundings while developing practical systems suited to their needs.
The Corcoran McEnearney feature highlights Menakaya’s organizing expertise alongside recommendations from other local professional organizers. Her contributions focused specifically on two common back-to-school tasks: clearing out unusable school supplies and reviewing children’s wardrobes for items that no longer fit or get worn.
Families interested in professional decluttering or Commercial Organization Services can contact Lavender Organizes at (703) 890-5429 or schedule a free virtual consultation at lavenderorganizes.com.
The company’s guiding philosophy, “Free The Clutter, Clear The Mind,” reflects its goal of helping clients create spaces that support everyday routines and well-being through thoughtful home organization.
About Lavender Organizes:
Lavender Organizes LLC is a Professional Organizer in Alexandria, VA, serving homeowners, renters and businesses. The company provides professional decluttering, deep organizing and maintenance services designed to bring calmness, functionality and serenity to the spaces where clients live and work.
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Organization: Lavender Organizes LLC
Contact Person: Lavender Menakaya
Phone Number: (703) 890-5429
Email: [email protected]
Address: 5860 Cameron Run Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22303
Website: https://lavenderorganizes.com/