Marla Ottenstein: Naples' Premier Professional Organizer & Move Management Specialist
Celebrated as Naples’ leading Professional Organizer and Move Manager, Marla Ottenstein has earned the stellar reputation for transforming cluttered spaces into functional, organized and stress-free environments. Her unwavering commitment to excellence is unsurpassed. With a passion for organization and a commitment to providing unparalleled customer service, Marla is renowned for her exceptional skills, expertise and talent for simplifying her clients’ lives.
Marla’s comprehensive residential & corporate organizing services include:
Decluttering & Organizing: Transforming chaotic spaces into functional, organized environments resulting in less stress, peace of mind and a more intentional lifestyle.
Downsizing: Evaluating what you have, need and want, reduce the excess “stuff” in your life, resulting in a less cluttered and frenetic life.
Move Management: Coordinating all aspects of a household move from start to finish, including packing/unpacking, putting away and organizing.
Life’s Transitions: Assistance during the tough times, including: divorce, death of a loved one, job loss, retirement, downsizing, moving and/or transitioning into a retirement or assisted living residence.
Paperwork Consolidation & File Management: Creating viable systems to help you manage paperwork and stay organized.
Home Staging: Preparing your home for sale.
With more than 16 years’ experience, Marla’s proven technique involves working one-on-one with her clients to transform their homes and offices into functional, clutter-free and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Her dedication, honesty, reliability and determination are evident in every project she does.
Marla provides personalized strategies tailored to each of her client’s needs, equipping them with the tools to maintain an organized lifestyle long after the job is done.
How-to Videos for Organizing Your Life
Marla’s YouTube channel features a multitude of how-to videos covering an array of organizing topics. These videos provide practical tips and step-by-step instructions to help viewers achieve a more organized and efficient lifestyle. Some popular categories include:
Home Organizing: Kitchen unpacking and organization, linen closet organization, utility room organization, pantry organization, office organization, garage organization, laundry room organization and closet organization.
Closet Organization: Maximizing closet space, sweater and scarf organization, costume jewelry organization, shoe and handbag organization, as well as folding and hanging techniques for various types of garments.
Office Organization: Paperwork consolidation, creating functional filing systems, and maintaining an organized office. What to save, what to toss, Tax organizing tips.
Organizing Tips: How to prepare for hurricane season, how to safely store clothes, serving dishes, pots & pans; why it’s important to buy less, buy better and the need to stop shopping to stay organized, and lots more!
Downsizing & Decluttering: How to simplify your life by disposing of the things you no longer need, use or want. How to prepare for the next stage of your life. Less is more. How to decide what stays and what goes.
Organizing Ideas: How to fold a fitted sheet, garage organization strategies, managing tax documents, candle care, saving money and storage unit clean-up tips.
Favorite Organizing Tools: Metal shelving systems, favorite carry-on tote bag, favorite 22-inch carry-on suitcase and other personal favorites.
Packing Hints: How to pack for a vacation in a 22-inch carry-on, how to organize and pack travel toiletries, sneakers, high heels and other items. The benefits of packing cubes, folding versus rolling clothes, and more!
Bathroom Organization: Bathroom organizing hints, under-the-bathroom-sink organizing tips, and cleanliness hacks.
Move Management: Preparing for a household move, downsizing, decluttering, packing, unpacking and putting everything away in an organized fashion.
Tune In! Marla Ottenstein Shares Game-Changing Tips for a Clutter-Free Life!
Marla hosts a podcast where she shares her expertise and insights on how to achieve—and maintain—a clutter-free lifestyle. In this 32-minute episode, listeners will discover practical, game-changing organization tips that will help them transform their living spaces and daily routines from chaotic into calm and orderly. Marla provides easy strategies for tackling common clutter challenges and creating sustainable organizing systems. This podcast episode is perfect for anyone looking to:
Simplify their life
Reduce stress through organization
Create more functional living spaces
Achieve peace of mind
Live a more intentional life
Are you ready to transform your space and simplify your life? Contact Marla Ottenstein today!
Phone: 239-860-7847
Email: marla@ProfessionalOrganizerFlorida.com
Website: naplesorganizer.com
How-to Videos For Organizing Your Life
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Residential Organizing…
- 6-Hour Kitchen Unpack, Purge & Organizing Project
When you declutter before a household move, it ensures that the unpacking process will be seamless since you’re only putting away those items you use and need on a daily basis. When putting everything away, it’s important to focus on ergonomics. - Linen Closet Organization
The first step of this linen closet project was to dump all the contents out of all the baskets onto the bed and sort through the sheets and towels. - Utility Room Organization
In this video, I’ll take you through the process of clearing out and organizing a client’s cluttered utility room drawers, cabinets, and counter tops. - Pantry Organization
Marla’s expert pantry organizing tips also help you stay on top of expiration dates and remove items you no longer use, reducing waste and making room for the essentials. - Office Organization
Marla demonstrates how she maximizes her office space by using a closet for all her supplies, emphasizing the importance of not overbuying.
- 6-Hour Kitchen Unpack, Purge & Organizing Project
Packing Hints…
- How to pack for a vacation in a 22-inch carry-on
Marla shares genius packing tips and tricks to help you downsize your luggage and avoid checked baggage fees. - Travel toiletries storage
This toiletry organization method ensures you’ll never scramble to find items or deal with spills again! - The most perfect toiletry kitMarla has perfected the art of organized travel with a variety of simple yet smart packing strategies.
- Favorite carry-on tote bag
When it comes to travel, being organized is key! That’s why my go-to tote bag is the iconic Le Pliage Weekender bag by Longchamp. - Favorite 22-inch carry-on
In this video, I’ll show you why the Tumi 22-inch international carry-on is my all-time favorite suitcase and what makes it so special. - Clean your luggage!
You’ll learn Marla’s thorough process for sanitizing and cleaning luggage—inside and out. - How to pack sneakers
Marla Ottenstein shares her game-changing hack for efficiently packing athletic shoes for your next trip. - How to pack underwear & socks
Learn how to maximize space in your luggage by tossing underwear into cubes and laying socks flat. - How to pack high-heeled shoes
Learn why packing heels separately is crucial and how stuffing socks in the toe bed maintains shoe integrity. - Packing cubes are a must!
Marla demonstrates her genius cube packing methods guaranteed to maximize suitcase space so you can fit more items while avoiding wrinkles and chaos. - Do you roll or do you fold?
Watch as I reveal why folding triumphs over rolling for space efficiency and wrinkle prevention when packing.
- How to pack for a vacation in a 22-inch carry-on
Closet & Bathroom Organization…
- Dress like a French woman
In this video, Marla shares her tips for investing in a few high-quality and timeless pieces rather than buying a mass of clothing and accessories of a lower quality. - Matching hangers are a must!
Having the exact number of uniform hangers makes it easy to maintain an edited, cohesive wardrobe using these simple rules. - Shopping moratorium
You’ll learn how taking a break from impulse buying and overconsumption leads to less wasted money, more free time, and a more organized, minimalist lifestyle. - Rule of Three: sweater organization
In this video, she demonstrates her foolproof method for storing sweaters neatly and efficiently. The “Rule of Three” is simple: arrange sweaters vertically, stacking no more than three pieces together at a time. - Costume jewelry organization
Marla shares brilliant space-saving hacks for keeping costume jewelry tangle-free and easily accessible. - Master bathroom organization
In this video, I’ll show you how I transformed a cluttered space into a clean, organized oasis for a client who struggled with a penchant for over shopping and bad habits when it came to cleanliness and organization. - Bathroom organization
Say goodbye to crammed cabinets and hello to an organized oasis with my simple yet effective organization hacks. My #1 tip? Avoid buying toiletries in bulk from big box stores. - Medicine cabinet organization
In this video, Marla shares her simple system for storing and displaying her daily beauty products in a way that makes getting ready in the morning seamless and stress-free. - How to fold a short-sleeved T-shirt
In this video from Professional Organizer Florida, Marla demonstrates her simple yet effective method for perfectly folding long-sleeve T-shirts to prevent wrinkling and maximize drawer space. - How to fold a long-sleeved T-shirt
Marla demonstrates her simple yet effective method for perfectly folding long-sleeve T-shirts to prevent wrinkling and maximize drawer space. - How to fold a tank top
Learn how to maximize drawer space and keep your Naples, FL closet organized with this simple yet effective folding technique. - How to fold a bra
Learn how to protect your delicate undergarments while maximizing storage in your Southwest Florida home. - How to fold a cardigan sweater
Here is a step-by-step video showing you how to achieve impeccable shelf or drawer organization with our method, which emphasizes using a flat surface and taking your time. - How to fold a hoodie sweatshirt
This is the ultimate guide to folding your hoodie sweatshirt like a pro with our step-by-step tutorial. - How to fold exercise leggings
In this video, Marla Ottenstein shows you how to fold exercise leggings neatly. Utilizing a flat surface and a methodical approach, our technique ensures your leggings remain neatly stored and easily accessible. - How to fold a bikini
In this video, we’ll share space-saving techniques for properly folding swimsuits to prevent wrinkling and maximize drawer/closet space.
- Dress like a French woman
Organizing Tips…
- Rule of Three: sweater organization
In this video, she demonstrates her foolproof method for storing sweaters neatly and efficiently. The “Rule of Three” is simple: arrange sweaters vertically, stacking no more than three pieces together at a time. - Rule of Three: pots & pans
Marla teaches you how to create an organized, accessible area to store your pots and pans using only those pieces you use all the time. Marla demonstrates how to arrange pots and pans vertically by stacking no more than three together. - Rule of Three: serving dishes
In this must-see video, Marla demonstrates how to streamline serving platters, bowls and trays using her space-maximizing organization technique. - Dress like a French woman
- Organizing supplies
- Shopping moratorium
- Matching hangers are a must!
- Hurricane Supplies
- Clear bins only
- How to Fold an Extension Cord
- Marla’s “Too Rule”
- Rule of Three: sweater organization
Organizing Ideas…
- How to fold a fitted sheet perfectly
Marla Ottenstein solves this common linen closet dilemma with her simple, step-by-step fitted sheet folding method. - Garage organization bliss
In this must-see video, Marla shares her expert strategies for transforming chaotic garage spaces into functional, clutter-free havens. You’ll learn innovative storage solutions, zoning methods to categorize items and genius hacks for maximizing every inch of your garage for smart organization. - Tax season stress eliminated
Marla shares her brilliant and simple approach to consolidating and managing year-end tax documents year-round. You’ll learn Marla’s easy method, which entails using just three tax files: “Donations,” “Medical,” and “Current Year Backup.”
- How to fold a fitted sheet perfectly
- Candle care*
- How to save money*
- Storage unit clean-up*
Favorite Organizing Tools…
- Metal Shelving for Any Space
These versatile shelving systems come in various sizes to fit any space from small apartments to large homes. Marla demonstrates how metal shelving provides the perfect storage solution for decluttering any space. - Favorite carry-on tote bag
When it comes to travel, being organized is key! That’s why my go-to tote bag is the iconic Le Pliage Weekender bag by Longchamp. In this video, I’ll be reviewing the features that make this lightweight, recycled nylon travel tote perfect for carry-on organization. - Favorite 22-inch carry-on
In this video, I’ll show you why the Tumi 22-inch international carry-on is my all-time favorite suitcase and what makes it so special. - Shark mini handheld vacuum
The Shark mini handheld vacuum is perfect for getting into small crevices, making it essential for detailed cleaning and organizing tasks. Whether you’re tackling clutter in your home, office or garage, this vacuum helps you maintain a clutter-free and organized environment. Its compact design and powerful suction effortlessly remove dust, dirt and debris from hard-to-reach places.
- Metal Shelving for Any Space