Sink Reflections provides a common sense approach to tackling an organized approach to dealing with a cluttered, disorganized home. The basic process includes establishing daily and weekly routines for basic cleaning, clearing hot spots where clutter regularly gathers on a regular basis, decluttering by setting a time for 15 minutes or grabbing 27 items of trash and 27 to give away as quickly as possible, and focusing on one specific area of the house for extra work each week. Rooms are reclaimed by picking one area to declutter and clean (a shiny sink, a made bed, etc.) and gradually cleaning and clearing out from that area. Creation of a control journal to keep routines, detailed cleaning lists, other checklists, etc. in one location and daily checking and using a calendar keep information organized. The book also briefly discusses laundry, paper clutter, menus, vacation, and moving.
The overall tone of the book is designed to be uplifting and encouraging. Cilley does a good job of balancing the combination of cheerleader and drill sergeant portrayed in the caricature on the front cover. Reminders to take baby steps, forget perfection, and maintain a positive attitude are juxtaposed with admonishments to get off your franny, stop whining, and just jump in wherever you are.
I find the book to be very motivational in general. I personally don't like to wear shoes and plan to ignore the dressed to your shoes each day part. I also find that her weekly routine and groupings of rooms for weekly focus won't work for me as written and will require some adapting. Still the habits I've started are working, and I'm excited to see some progress so I'd recommend this book for anyone needing a little guidance or motivation to get started on bringing some organization into their household.
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