you should really invite a friend over to help you.
i work with this girl and she helped her boyfriend clean out his place. according to her it went like this: "what is this? why do you need it? it has to go!"
then she tossed it.
since your friend is not emotionally connected to the items, it will be easier for you to say, "you know, i really don't need that entire newspaper from 1982. only the article about my brother winning a wrestling medal." (i have one of those, but not from 1982. i think it was like 1987)
i think also that you should start where you think the poo might be...and warn your friend that the dogs are stressed because the chi is off
have you seen clean sweep on TLC? i always get inspired by watching that show. inspired yes...action...weeeelllll...