If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
About
I have been professionally organizing/decluttering for a few years now, but I have been doing it for my friends and family my entire life! I have a gift for seeing the potential that spaces have to offer. And I love seeing that potential be fulfilled!
My specialty is to help you with decluttering. I will help get rid of excess clutter (clothes, kitchen items, food, furniture etc.), reorganize a bedroom, a kitchen, an office, a closet, drawers, the fridge, papers, book cases, storage units, whatever you need! I'll help you figure out how to move forward with your vision for your space and we will work on fulfilling it no matter how crazy it seems!
I am patient and non-judgemental. I don't care how messy your place is (the messier the better honestly). I will never shame you! I will only uplift!
Since this line of work can be personal, I offer a free consultation so we can understand if we want to work together or not. Through FaceTime or pictures, you can show me what needs organizing/decluttering and we can set up a plan. I am a natural problem solver and like to rely on creative solutions to organize with the items people already have in their spaces, rather than buying new ones.
Please contact me with any questions! I look forward to working with you :)
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Overview
Hired 28 times
Serves Oakland, CA
Background checked
1 employee
2 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2024
Services offered
Space for cleaning
Cleaning type
Junk removal
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
Exceptional 5.0
19 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Your trust means everything to us. Learn about our review guidelines.
Read reviews that mention:
Morgan C.
Nov 3, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Muriel was so bomb!!! She brought such good energy into my home and was super supportive and encouraging as we worked together to get rid of so much paper and clutter that was in my room. When she left, I felt super pumped about next steps and our next session of working together. Thank you Muriel for being so warm and positive. Oh, and when I was about to wrap 20 minutes early, she held us to some final tasks, that took exactly 20mins! Additionally, for my fellow neurospicy peoples…she gets it, without judgement at all. Much love!
Details: Space planning • Paper management • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Closets • Bedrooms • Less than 500 sq ft • Unorganized
Home Organizing
Nichelle C.
Oct 6, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
I had a wonderful experience working with Muriel. We were struggling to declutter our living room/playroom and felt overwhelmed by the visual clutter. Muriel first asked my goals and held me accountable through the process of decluttering and organizing. I still can’t believe that we got our living room back! We have enough toys and books to fit our space and we have so much more free space in the room. My husband said the result went beyond his imagination (and his preference was to throw everything away). We are very happy and will be working with Muriel again!
Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Less than 500 sq ft • Unorganized
Home Organizing
Brooke S.
Oct 12, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Muriel is incredible. I thought I had an impossible job and was ready to give up, but Muriel came to the rescue. Every time I came home I felt overwhelmed by what I saw when I opened the door. I now have a place that feels like home. She found ways to work with my particular needs so that it was something I could sustain and not go back to bad habits. The best part is that Muriel is caring, non-judgmental and so encouraging. I was so ashamed of my mess but she made me feel so comfortable with her gentle nature. My only regret was not seeking out her help sooner. I recommend Muriel 100%!
Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Paper management • Kitchen • Bathrooms • Bedrooms • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Very unorganized
Home Organizing
Pamela A.
Sep 9, 2024
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Muriel is a life saver. I got rid almost 70% (and counting) of my clutter. We had 2 schedules done and one more to finish the whole apartment. She has great suggestions and I can't wait to have her again!!! Bonus: my toddler and my dog loves her 😊
Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Bedrooms • Closets • Less than 500 sq ft • Moderately organized
Home Organizing
Bianca C.
Oct 12, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
So much fun to work with and the job deemed to be done so quickly and efficiently. We even had time to organize more things and move some furniture around which was a huge help!!!
Details: Moving preparation • Removal of unwanted items • Basement • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Moderately organized
Home Organizing
Credentials
Background Check
Muriel Richardson
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge by the hour, I do not do flat fees
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet potential customers over FaceTime or in person before working together. After that initial meeting if we both agree that we're a good fit, it's on!
My method is to go through things by category and then by item. So, after everything is sorted, I go through item by item with the customer and see if they want to throw it away, donate, sell, or keep it. And when that's all done, we begin the process putting everything in its place. I like to clean as I go :)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been organizing and decluttering on my own my whole life.
