Getting organized and staying organized is no small task. It can take hours (or even days) just to get one room looking neat and tidy. And if youre someone who is, er, messy, then getting organized is all the more daunting.

So, we decided to chat with professional organizer and home design consultant Haya Kramer to find out all the tips and tricks she has for messy people looking to get organized. Kramer founded design firm Graylane Solutions and makes a living turning cluttered spaces into beautiful, functional interiors .

For all of you who skipped out on spring cleaning this year, its time to listen up. Here are eight tricks messy people need to know, according to an organizing expert:

1. Start small.