Decluttering Business

Decluttering Business Success Stories [2026]

Updated: May 2nd, 2026

Are you looking for a simple to-start business opportunity with low overhead cost and attractive profit margins?

Consider starting a decluttering business.

As a professional organizer, you will help households and businesses turn clutter and chaos into cleaner and more efficient spaces.

Choose a niche and create a detailed business plan to start a decluttering business.

In this list, you'll find real-world decluttering business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a decluttering business that makes money.

1. Pretty Neat: An Organizational Solution ($144K/year)

Audra George came up with the idea for Pretty Neat after realizing the negative impact of a cluttered environment on our health and well-being. With a background in physical therapy and a natural talent for organization, she saw an opportunity to help others and started her organizing business as a side hustle. Through consistent hard work, learning, and building a legitimate brand, Pretty Neat grew 800% in its second year and has continued to grow every year since. The business now serves residential clients and has expanded to include a team of professionals. Word of mouth and positive reviews have been key to attracting and retaining customers, along with a well-designed website and help with SEO.

How much money it makes: $144K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 1

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How I Make $96K/Year Decluttering People's Homes

Pretty Neat, a service-based company that helps clients get their homes and spaces organized, grew 800% from year one to year two and continues to see growth through word of mouth, SEO, and consistency in service and communication.

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