I truly teared up when you said to appreciate having things to clean because other people don't. What a powerful statement and I will definitely look at cleaning and organising differently. Thank you.
I’m glad to know that it took you 5 years to get down to a system that works to keep a house clean and tidy. It’s such a relief to someone like myself, just starting.
Excellent video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard about - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (do a search on google)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for decluttering your home minus the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my good mate called Gray after a lifetime of fighting got amazing results with it.
Excellent video content! Apologies for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (should be on google have a look)? It is a smashing one of a kind product for decluttering your home without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my mate at very last got great results with it.
01:04 1. Have less stuff 03:06 2. A place for everything 03:44 3. Do less more often 04:51 4. Daily cleaning routine 05:31 5. Clean as you go 06:12 6. Don't put it down, put it away 07:03 7. Keep it simple 08:00 8. Make it fun 08:51 9. Do it 'till it's done 10:10 10. Done is better than perfect I made a list because I just love it to rewatch your video again and again. I've been married for 7 months now and my husband always complaining about our tiny house that is always messy hahaha 😂 Now I think it's time for the better change. Thankyou for such an inspiring and informative video! It's really satisfying to watch. The way you explain things is simple yet very clear. And oh you have such a beautiful house and wonderful kids! Especially the one who cleaned the mirror and then gave a thumb up, he's such a cutie! 😆 I'm 20 weeks pregnant now and can't hardly wait to do things with my son, too 😄
@@sharonlatour6230 thankyou! can't hardly wait 😆 yes, sometimes my husband help out to make our bed, sweep and mop the floor, wash clothes or even fold clothes but still, our house is a tiny house with too much stuff in it so it always looks messy and cramped. I start cleaning and decluttering right now and it's my actually my bday 😆😂
Thank you so much Helga you are a legend for marking the time points 🌟🙏🌟I also have a checklist version on Pinterest www.pinterest.com.au/pin/424956914839571808 I hope you are enjoying your pregnancy and Happy Birthday 💗🌷💗
I love when parents get their kids involved in cleaning the house. All my kids help out even our 2.5-year-old. It is so important to teach the next generation how to keep a tidy home.
I'll send you my 9-year old. He let his clothes fall everywhere in the house. And his toys. And my tools he keeps on taking. And he loves to cut paper scraps that fall on the floor. Not to mention that he keeps eating outside the kitchen...
I just want to say thank you. I have anxiety, and I've had a recent flare up. I used all my energy to put on a brave face and continue my day to day life, so when it came to household chores, well, they suffered immensely. My house got so overwhelmingly disgusting that I just didn't know where to start, which made my anxiety worse. I came across your awesome videos, some of which I binge watched multiple times - so thanks to you, I got my home back to a pristine level, and am finally feeling so much better again.
This is why I’m here. My husband gets so frustrated with me. But I totally give him the right to be. He’s not a dirty man, he is very clean and puts everything where it goes, and I just throw things everywhere. I’ve been putting things off because I’m so anxious about where to start or what to do.
I am SOOO proud of you - for persevering and fighting for your survive/THRIVE. And I am GRATEFUL that you are now sharing a glimpse of your journey with us. Cheering you on!!
As a writer, this is key for me. Perfectionism is the death of all writing. I’m trying to not shoot for perfect, but perfectly acceptable, and I can go from there. An idea is of no use if it lives only between my ears. I could have the next huge book in my head and no one, including me, would know if it never escapes onto the page. Perfectionism is a horrible trait for so many reasons. 😖
@@SunflowerSpotlight Jeez, I'm a writer too and your comment, if I didn't know better, I would think I'd written it. Same problem here; how do I relax enough to concentrate on writing, to let my mind get into and stay in that flow state it gets into when I'm into writing, when my to do list is NEVER EVER finished or even close to finished? I used to think when my kids all left home I'd finally have time to do some of the things I wanted to do. But now, although I've a lot less work to do, my age, health and being slower all around mean I'm still up to my neck in it. I try to force myself to keep some kind of schedule for writing but that ability appears to have gone the same route my quickness did ....away from me. lol. I need to figure this out .
Omg love seeing your son cleaning! Good job, mom! It is everyone’s home and all need to help! I totally agree with never going to bed with a mess or dishes in the sink! Your day starts with a smile!!
Nonhlanhla Pinzi the thing is, my stress level depends largely on how my house is. It’s my haven and I’m not letting my husband ruin that for me. He’s learning though :)
Just now came back to watch this again after 2 months. Back in June this video inspired me to make changes and I started looking into minimalism, watched Marie Kondo, then ended up vegan. 😊 I just wanted you to know how inspiring you are for some of us coming out of depression and wanting a change for the better💙
Watched this within the last few days of 2019, hopefully foreshadowing my new habits for 2020. Probably has the potential to be one of the most transformative videos I've seen on UA-cam.
Love you energy! What resonates with me is when you say that we are blessed to have things that need to be cleaned. So many are without so embrace your cleaning routine. Great video.
You're kinda like the mom I've always wanted but never had. My mother was always absolutely mad when trying to clean the house, but never had a method. You keep things simple and get straight to the point. I absolutely love your content and appreciate it so much. You are awesome!
This is the first cleaning video where I actually felt it was practical & realistic & you actually understand the stress & difficulty of keeping things clean. I appreciate the different outlook you offered as well. I do have a very beautifully designed home & you're right, so many ppl don't get to live in the style & beauty that I get to live in. So many ppl don't even know how to decorate their home like I can & I should feel blessed to be able to clean it & enjoy it rather than take it for granted. I really appreciate you offering that mindset. That's big for me. I had the idea to get into a habit of cleaning of doing 5 mins of cleaning for every hour that Im home. I work from home so it would be a nice break from the computer for me & I could make it fun with music for the kids too. Like a quick Cleaning Party every hour. I'm the worst at cleaning up after myself so maybe this will be a good start. We'll see. 😊 Thx!
MoonSpinners I took five years to go from bursting at the seams to just the right amount of stuff.. the great thing now is that there’s so much inspiration available 💫🙌🏻💫 thanks for watching 🙏🏻
THE SUNDAY STYLIST ...thank you for your reply, I confess to being stuck in a rut with my so called decluttering, but watching your videos is giving me that kick up the backside I need to get going again. The problem is, I get too comfortable watching you do all the work! 😂
I really liked your tip about getting 1 color for towels so that you don't have to wash separate colors. I am changing all of my towels and bedding to white so that if there are stains you just bleach everything. Thanks for the great video.
VL H saves sooo much time, I love white towels and used to have them but dark hair dye and self tanner are not a great match 😅 thanks so much for watching 🙌🏻😘🙌🏻
I had white towels for years but I added some darker colors - olive green and medium gray - for times when someone (guests) would feel better wiping hands on a darker colored hand towel. That has saved me from soaking and bleaching.
Yea I did that years ago. I also stopped buying red clothes as it used to bleed on things. Makes life so much easier and darker clothes easier to clean with kids. My son only wears black socks. At camp kids took his white socks and he alsl came home with dirty socks so then I got black socks (gold toe) no one has those and I never had to keep buying socks.
I stopped buying anything white. Give up that highly toxic cancer-causing bleach. Wash in cold water. No need to sort colors. Rarely use my dryer...clothes stay so 'brand new' when u put them right on the hangers to dry. I'm tall, so I can't afford any shrinkage.
I wish I had learned this at your age! Now in my 60's, every habit you explain has become part of my day. It is now second nature to me, and it makes my home a sanctuary. I am blessed, relaxed, and thankful for my home and my things. The less you have, the more you appreciate what you have. Just subscribed to your channel.....
Ahhh thank you so much!!! I also wish I had started implementing routines and being more disciplined when I was younger but I'm happy I am finally in this better state - thank you for watching and for subscribing ❤
The Flylady system is huge here in the U.S. she says “you can’t clean clutter”. You basically are doing her system. Routines! Great video with super important principals for living. 👍
Yes!!! I started incorporating TFL principles into my home when my first baby was born way before even Facebook was popular - she has great basic routines 💫👍🏻
@@The-Sunday-Diaries that’s ridiculous! I’m in Melbourne not much better paying 550 a week, landlords of charging, whatever they want to and getting away with it.., it’s becoming impossible, too rent,
let me tell you de-cluttering is the best thing I ever did. I will never ever ever keep clutter again. Its amazing how letting go of all these things that you think you may need sometime in the future but don't ever miss once its gone can make your quality of life soooo much better. Having less is living life. Simple, stress free, easy. Thanks for all the great tips. I am already doing most of the things you have suggested but your do less more often tip is gold, and doing things even if they don't need to get done. Thanks!
This is my favorite part, can't agree more : "DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT." 😆 (I just keep saying this in my head to save me from perfectionism and procrastination)
All these tips are so practical and helpful! I’ll tell you what else helps to keep a clean and tidy home, not having a man around making mess and doing nothing to help clean and organise the space and making you feel bad that you can’t get on top of everything on your own. Good on you for making your home clutter free and beautiful you deserve to enjoy your space xo
I learned most of this from my dad, but I live with a family that does not want to be like this. It felt very calming to watch this video. Also, you live with two superheroes.
I grew up in total chaos which is why I am sure I like things to stay under control and clean & tidy 🌷my two boys are definitely my SuperHeroes 😊🙌😊thank you so much for watching
Thank you for this awesome episode. I am old enough to know better but 'adulting' can tire you out at times, and you feel defeated. I found this refreshing and soooo encouraging. And also, I am so happy you didn't use the word 'guys'. "hi guys" "you guys" "bye guys", which is so prevalent in other UA-cam clips. It was a pleasure listening to this.
I loved how you are not on the minimalist band wagon but stress DONE and not PERFECT. Your space looks orderly and everything is in place not a showcase. Inspirational.
I like some of the aspects of minimalism e.g not hanging on to things you never use...but I like our home to feel cosy and inviting and like people actually live in it ❤💫❤
Misunderstood Squirrel yes it’s the quickest way to decide for me and spending too much time agonising over deciding whether to keep the most insignificant things made my process 10 times longer than necessary 😅 honestly never missed a single thing I’ve gotten rid of over the years 🙌🏻💫🙌🏻
It’s a great one. I had a ton of office clothes and clubbing I never wore anymore since I hadn’t worked in an office in years and not into clubbing anymore. Donated it all. Even after that I STILL have a ways to go with purging my way-too-big collection of clothing. It can be so overwhelming to even work on it. Gotta muster up the motivation though.
Me too! My wardrobe is nice and organised so I’m ok clothes wise it’s everything else that I need to start getting rid of, like odd bits and bobs of items that ‘I may’ need one day but then never actually use.... I’m getting to work this weekend!! It’s time to start de cluttering!! 👊
Thank you for sharing this. It has changed my life! I now enjoy tidying up and occasionally I get little help from my 2 year old which thinks that tidy up, or ta da as he calles it, is a game. I’m totally inspired, so is my husband! Words cannot describe how grateful we are for your video!
Great video. I work hard at keeping my home clean, tidy and uncluttered, but always welcome new time-saving tips. Your home looks lovely! And, as a perfectionist, I really love your advice that “Done is better than perfect”.
Wow, refreshing and unique content! Finally, someone who talks about the BEHAVIOR of cleaning, instead of the “hack” of putting essential oils in a toilet roll to help the bathroom smell “fresh”.
I’ve watched a TON of these and this is literally the first cleaning video that was so encouraging! Especially your comment on being grateful to even have a home. I believe that is most important! ❤️👍🏾
I always feel tired after work and making dinner that the last thing i wanna do is clean the house.. fr now on, i will put aside 20 mins a day for cleaning an area.. thks for the motivation!
I also feel like this A LOT but I think if I don't feel like doing it now when it's a little mess, then I'm really not gonna feel like doing it tomoorow when its a BIG mess, also I get in and do a bit of cleaning before I stop or sit down otherwise I'm less likely to get back up again 😅thanks for watching 💖💫💖
That's why there's such a big meth problem among working wives and mothers. Unless you're very young, and energetic, too, you can't do it if you have a family AND a job. The Flylady method helps, but even she isn't mentally geared for people who have too little time and/or energy and she has no sympathy for it. I was rather shocked at her response to a lady on Facebook; Flylady has zero interest in anyone but stay-at-home women who are just too depressed or discouraged to clean. She says she just wants people to get out of their chairs and move, but what about those of us who do too MUCH moving? We're left twisting in the wind.
@@edennis3202 the last thing I feel like doing after a 22 hr shift is clean. İ go straight to bed, no energy for cleaning stuff but that's maybe because I don't just do quick simple tasks. Maybe I should try one or two quick fixes.
@@edennis3202 I had subbed flylady on a recommendation & 1 vid. When she insisted you can't be ready for the day until your wearing your shoes, I unsubbed. 1st I have a leg full of metal, shoes don't add to my comfort. 2nd, living in apartments and wearing shoes all day causes ppl to stomp on the ceilings of those below. Without shoes it's painful on legs & spine to stomp on your neighbors. Mine apparently wear army boots, stay at home & never sit down. Clearly they subbed flylady.
My husband always turned his t shirts etc outside right and it saved me soooo much time when doing laundry. I asked him who taught him to do that and coming from a family of 5 kids... his Mom did. I always appreciated he did that. What a time saver!!
I am moving after 6 yrs... I’ve had so much anxiety about down sizing and decluttering because a lot of things are not going with me. This video was very inspirational and helpful... Thank you
The struggle is real... We moved this past Dec, even though we went from a small 2bed/1 bath apt to a 4bed/2bath home, we still declutter and have plenty to sell (at a garage sale or online)...
Girl you just blew my mind folding laundry in the kitchen. WHY do I always take it right past that exact place in my home straight to the table or the sofa and complain in my mind that its all too short and hurts my back???? What have I been thinking? I am ashamed of my brain atm lol
"don't put it down, put it away" !!!! i read this 30 years ago in a hospitality book ( an elderly lady giving advise to a messy newlywed ) and you are the first person i hear saying it since then- i haven't all that much implemented it over the years, getting better !!
I live by the 6 month rule, if I haven't used it for that amount of time I get rid of it. Maybe it's just me but I've come to find duplicates of something a waste of time and space. When reasonable I get rid of duplicates or invest in higher quality items in order to get rid of multiple items.
Yes, I'm 'house proud'. I't 'fun' for me to set my timer and see what I can find to wipe down/dust for 5 minutes...or 10. My place is never more than 5 minutes away from ready for guests.
My mother taught me how to iron. She ironed everything; I toned that down a bit. Still, it's a lot of work. When I got really ill, I wasn't able to do any ironing at all. So things were just folded and put in the closests. To my amazement, almost all the wrinkles would be out of clothes after 15 minutes of wearing them! The body warmth and movement did the trick. Never ironed a T-Shirt or jeans again. Saved me tons of work. Sharing to help you save time too.
And if you think it has to ironing. Than hang that tshirt on the closet when it is still a little bit wet after you shake it 2-3 times. Seems like ironed. My cousin have a ill child and need to be smart by home things so I learned from her.
We are sisters from another mother! My mother (RIP) was a firm believer in all 10 of your steps. I am so blessed that she ran a household of eight children like you. She would say ask these questions: do you like it, love it, is it useful? Or is it taking space and something you don’t want to be caught dead with? LOL. Thank you for all of your practical and organized suggestions. I am sharing this! Thank you!
10.Done is better than perfect! “Putting of cleaning and tidying your home because you think you don’t have the time to do it perfectly will leave you living in constant chaos” This was the message I needed to hear! My OCD strangely stops me from doing it unless I have the time to do it perfectly.
love this! "homeless clutter" - yep! i definitely have some of this in my life. "do things whether they seem to need doing or not." OMGosh! MIND BLOWN!!! This will make such a difference for me. THANK YOU!!! :) :) :)
My favourite is clean as you go. It makes it so much easier. Also the short evening routine. It’s something I’ve started doing and it really does make things a lot easier.
I really like the "Would I buy it again?" question (more forgivable than the "have I worn it in the last year?" question). Also, the keeping of a basket in your car for donatable items. One more goodie I picked up is the "if I can sell it for $50.00 or more, and am pretty sure it will sell quickly, then I'll list it" idea! Sometimes I wonder what to do with items I'm not using/needing/wanting but am reluctant to let go of if I paid a lot of money on them! Thanks so much!
I love how you do things during the week to have time to spend with your family. This is great , much needed advice for me. I also like how you clean as you go. I often wash the dishes and don’t put them away... like the laundry. This is SO what I needed to hear. Thank you for the great advice!
Thank you for this. My two biggest struggles are the laundry and cleaning dishes. I’ve gotten better at the dishes and cleaning the kitchen every day. But I will work more on the clean as you go. The laundry is such a dreadful task for me. Especially getting it put away! I have that same exact problem of having too much and I get so exhausted at the end of the day. I’m going to work on purging and donating items so they aren’t over stuffing my drawers. Thanks!
I first got started with cleaning routines 12 years ago when my eldest was a baby and just worked things into my own routine, always remember to be patient with your progress 🙌💫🙌 thanks you so much for watching 💖
also: if you don't mind- just leave out the folding! not everyone can be Kon Marie. As long as the clothes are clean and put away. This saves me so much time and effort!
Laundry is my favorite! I love the clean smell and hanging it on the line in nice weather! I also love dishes bc awesome smelling soap and bamboo drying rack make me smile. My struggle is emptying the dish rack, so hubby does that ; )
I love it! Start small and declutter. Don't bounce and clean ,but focus on one room. Clean as you go and delegate tasks that you can't get to easy are perfect for a little one. Now she helps me organize the shoes and her room much easier and keeps me safer since I'm gaining weight it's harder to see stuff.
I love the idea that if you've lost something, the first place you look for it is where you should probably store it from now on. That's actually a useful tip that I haven't heard of before!!
Winning at adulting......... I would love some of that 😫 thank you for all of your amazing tips. I loved the one about the first spot you look for lost things
I'm a professional housecleaner and these tips are fantastic! Also - never feel 'bad' about hiring a helper to clean if it's overwhelming you or you just plain dislike cleaning. - I have built a career on giving families (mums especially) get their time back to spend with their families. Cleaners are actually the gift of time and I LOVE what I do xx
We recently retired and moved from a 2800 square-foot home with 2 acres, a pool and a 2 1/2 car garage. It was overwhelming through the process. But, the best thing we have ever done! We now live in our 800 square-foot home and it’s so cozy and organized and we are free from all the unnecessary stress and maintenance. I 100% agree that less is everything!
I have no idea why this has over 1k downvotes. I've watched plenty of videos like this, looking for ways for us to keep our house in order with two young kids, and I still learned some new things. Great advice, simply put, with good examples to help me apply the principles, and the flow and pacing of your video are excellent. And, on a related note, well done on downsizing so successfully; that's an amazing achievement in itself.
Realising I prefer to do things before they need to be done and also prefer doing a little bit every day instead of weekend chores has changed my life.
I love what you said right before habit number 9. You try to appreciate that you have all these things to clean. You are very fortunate and do have a beautiful home. Thank you for the video.
Excellent video because it includes all the essentials and for us many perfectionists, "Done is better than perfect" stops us from build up and procrastinating that robs us of our weekends. Thank you "Sunday Stylist"! and Thank you to "It's Helga" for listing the points and where to find them on the video. Wishing you all a kind and more organised holiday season!
I’ve worked as a maid for the past 5 years and I can clean any of our hotel rooms in 10 minutes. That includes stripping the bed, making it, setting out fresh towels and amenities, wiping all the surfaces, taking out the garbage and replacing the bag and sweeping. All that in 10 minutes. The key is that the rooms are rarely that dirty to begin with and there is no clutter. Whenever their are spills that have hardened on or forgotten items we have to put away it takes twice as long
That's just time for one room though. For a while I worked in cleaning summer houses and 3 people were sent to clean one house spotless within 1hr. Cleaning own house where there are many more stuff not just basics, would take way longer.
You must have a better quality clientele than the average motel. I worked as maid in a local motel; the mess people make is astonishing, but they do it because they don't care. Pizza boxes and used condoms under the bed, hair everywhere, women dying their hair in the bathroom, old guys leaving toilets full of blood and poop splashes. I could do a 2-bed room in 15 to 20 minutes, but that included a full cleaning of the bathtub and tiles and a deep clean of the toilet. I still missed a used condom under a bed once, but we weren't issued flashlights.
@@orchidalicia7996 Good idea !!!! I live in a block of apartments (actually there are three towers of apartments) where there are holiday lets, people stay who are celebrating birthdays, hens and bucks nights, and have been known to leave a unit covered in vomit (disgusting I know), and the rest, it isn't for the light hearted that's for sure.
I’m watching and feeling overwhelmed as I attempt to declutter my condo it’s not too bad it’s clean and I’m a neat person I just need to let go of sooo many things that I just don’t need anymore thank you for posting this video I really need to see it today. I’m getting a new vacuum cleaner and more mrs Meyers cleaning products I love them.
Gratefulness goes such a long way. Like, I used to have really bad mental health issues (I mean, I still have them I just manage it much better and feel much better these days) and addiction and things. And I found that making lists of what you're grateful for every day (or week, as much as needed) or thanking God - if you believe, I do, but I know not everyone does - for things every day can REALLY make a massive difference in how you feel. I even thank God and add to those lists things that wouldn't seem like good things. Like, certain struggles and challenges I still put on the list because, most of those things make you stronger or teach you something, so you can even find ways to be grateful for hard stuff. Maybe you don't need this advice, but maybe you do, so I thought I'd put it here in case it would help you out, or anyone else that reads it. :) Merry Christmas.
This popped up in my feed and I'm so glad I watched this! Great tips for improving my cleaning habits. For laundry, I try to buy things that I don't have to iron. Brands like Athleta engineers recycled materials into clothing that are durable, anti-wrinkle, and breathable. I find that they last wayyyy longer than natural materials and I don't have to iron! And for the things that do wrinkle, I have a hand steamer- one with a large canister for water, not the travel-friendly ones (those will last you only 2-3 garments before you have to refill the water). I also like to time my laundry so that as soon as the dryer is done, I can fold or hang immediately before the clothes have time for the wrinkles to set. You can also lay your sheets directly on the bed to steam!
I have moved several times and downsized my stuff every time. I am still organizing from our last move, leaving me with the conclusion we still have too much random stuff. Careful organization brings this to the forefront. My label maker is getting a workout! Thanks for the motivation. Few people realize how much stress a mess puts on your mind. I wish I had started 20 years ago.
Number 8. Oh my goodness that brought tears to my eyes! You are so right though. I often feel grateful for having a roof over my head but I’ve never been grateful for things to clean. The other thing is not to be perfect at everything. I’ve just learned that recently and it has made things so differently. I did enjoy this video. Thank you so much.
The two best tips for me is to have less stuff to clean and change my mindset. I have a beautiful home in a wonderful neighborhood that I get to clean.
I love how you get right into it instead of talking about yourself for 10 to 20 minutes. Thank-you.
This. 👆
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I truly teared up when you said to appreciate having things to clean because other people don't. What a powerful statement and I will definitely look at cleaning and organising differently. Thank you.
I’m glad to know that it took you 5 years to get down to a system that works to keep a house clean and tidy. It’s such a relief to someone like myself, just starting.
That’s me. When I heard that it was…. Hallelujah! I’ve got so much to do! I was sure I could do it on spring break 😂
"Be grateful that you have a home that is filled with beautiful things that you get to clean" I liked this so much that I subscribed.
That is when I hit subscribe too!
Excellent video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard about - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (do a search on google)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for decluttering your home minus the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my good mate called Gray after a lifetime of fighting got amazing results with it.
Same!
@@ajnasu5099 I'll check it out. Thanks for the info!
Excellent video content! Apologies for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (should be on google have a look)? It is a smashing one of a kind product for decluttering your home without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my mate at very last got great results with it.
“Clean as you go”, “don’t put it down, put it away”, best advice!
The best 🙌🏻👍🏻♥️
Had to live for 45 years before I got it.
So true usually by the time I'm finished cooking the whole kitchen area is clean and the only dirty things left will be the utensils used in eating
01:04 1. Have less stuff
03:06 2. A place for everything
03:44 3. Do less more often
04:51 4. Daily cleaning routine
05:31 5. Clean as you go
06:12 6. Don't put it down, put it away
07:03 7. Keep it simple
08:00 8. Make it fun
08:51 9. Do it 'till it's done
10:10 10. Done is better than perfect
I made a list because I just love it to rewatch your video again and again. I've been married for 7 months now and my husband always complaining about our tiny house that is always messy hahaha 😂
Now I think it's time for the better change. Thankyou for such an inspiring and informative video! It's really satisfying to watch. The way you explain things is simple yet very clear. And oh you have such a beautiful house and wonderful kids! Especially the one who cleaned the mirror and then gave a thumb up, he's such a cutie! 😆
I'm 20 weeks pregnant now and can't hardly wait to do things with my son, too 😄
Congratulations on your baby!! Hubby can help too ,when and before baby gets here. :)
@@sharonlatour6230 thankyou! can't hardly wait 😆
yes, sometimes my husband help out to make our bed, sweep and mop the floor, wash clothes or even fold clothes but still, our house is a tiny house with too much stuff in it so it always looks messy and cramped. I start cleaning and decluttering right now and it's my actually my bday 😆😂
@@itsgoldhelga happy birthday!! It's nice to have a loving, helpful husband. We are both blessed!
Thank you so much Helga you are a legend for marking the time points 🌟🙏🌟I also have a checklist version on Pinterest www.pinterest.com.au/pin/424956914839571808 I hope you are enjoying your pregnancy and Happy Birthday 💗🌷💗
I put 3clean bin bags in at a time.
Saves mess in cases of leakage and less hassle to replace every time.✌🏻
I love when parents get their kids involved in cleaning the house. All my kids help out even our 2.5-year-old. It is so important to teach the next generation how to keep a tidy home.
And kids actually like to help at that age. When all do their part, there's more time to go to the park together!
I'll send you my 9-year old. He let his clothes fall everywhere in the house. And his toys. And my tools he keeps on taking. And he loves to cut paper scraps that fall on the floor. Not to mention that he keeps eating outside the kitchen...
That's because the parents need helping hands and can't afford hiring any helpers
I just want to say thank you. I have anxiety, and I've had a recent flare up. I used all my energy to put on a brave face and continue my day to day life, so when it came to household chores, well, they suffered immensely. My house got so overwhelmingly disgusting that I just didn't know where to start, which made my anxiety worse. I came across your awesome videos, some of which I binge watched multiple times - so thanks to you, I got my home back to a pristine level, and am finally feeling so much better again.
This is why I’m here. My husband gets so frustrated with me. But I totally give him the right to be. He’s not a dirty man, he is very clean and puts everything where it goes, and I just throw things everywhere. I’ve been putting things off because I’m so anxious about where to start or what to do.
I am SOOO proud of you - for persevering and fighting for your survive/THRIVE. And I am GRATEFUL that you are now sharing a glimpse of your journey with us. Cheering you on!!
I feel so seen. Thank y’all for sharing 🤍
"best way to start the day is the night before" blew my mind love it!
" DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT " I Will keep that in mind. Thank you for sharing your tips. 🤗🤗⭐⭐
Agree
"Done is better than perfect." Is memorable for all of us worn out perfectionists. Thank you. I enjoyed your video :) Blessings to you
Absolutely!!! I have to remind myself all the time still 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Lol seriously
As a writer, this is key for me. Perfectionism is the death of all writing. I’m trying to not shoot for perfect, but perfectly acceptable, and I can go from there. An idea is of no use if it lives only between my ears. I could have the next huge book in my head and no one, including me, would know if it never escapes onto the page. Perfectionism is a horrible trait for so many reasons. 😖
@@SunflowerSpotlight Jeez, I'm a writer too and your comment, if I didn't know better, I would think I'd written it. Same problem here; how do I relax enough to concentrate on writing, to let my mind get into and stay in that flow state it gets into when I'm into writing, when my to do list is NEVER EVER finished or even close to finished? I used to think when my kids all left home I'd finally have time to do some of the things I wanted to do. But now, although I've a lot less work to do, my age, health and being slower all around mean I'm still up to my neck in it. I try to force myself to keep some kind of schedule for writing but that ability appears to have gone the same route my quickness did ....away from me. lol. I need to figure this out .
"Perfectionism is the perfect lie"
Thank you for not over emphasising, not talking me to death and for keeping it simple. You kept my attention and I learned something. X👍
haha thank YOU for watching! I can't stand when people go on and on I lose interest and skip to the next video 😬💫
Yes, I like simple also & getting to the point.
Agreed!
Same here, can’t do with all the waffle at the beginning
Omg love seeing your son cleaning! Good job, mom! It is everyone’s home and all need to help! I totally agree with never going to bed with a mess or dishes in the sink! Your day starts with a smile!!
Thank you for this hint: "The first place you go to look for a lost item is a good idea of where you should keep it from now on"!
If I got rid of my husband I could have a clean and tidy house too LOL!
Suger Babe I’m with you on that one.
@@vanessan7serrato208 so true
For me it would be my kids
Don't clean up after your husband. He has hands
Nonhlanhla Pinzi the thing is, my stress level depends largely on how my house is. It’s my haven and I’m not letting my husband ruin that for me. He’s learning though :)
"Done is better than perfect", this will be my new cleaning motto. Thank you for this video!
Same here!
Just now came back to watch this again after 2 months. Back in June this video inspired me to make changes and I started looking into minimalism, watched Marie Kondo, then ended up vegan. 😊 I just wanted you to know how inspiring you are for some of us coming out of depression and wanting a change for the better💙
Watched this within the last few days of 2019, hopefully foreshadowing my new habits for 2020. Probably has the potential to be one of the most transformative videos I've seen on UA-cam.
"Just a simple change of mindset helps you look forward to cleaning". I need to hear that; thank you!
Sooooo true.....We are very lucky just to have a home to clean / look after. So many people do not.
I feel like this was such a good, concise video. I’ve watched a lot of cleaning videos, but this breaks things down well, and isn’t too long.
Chidiya79 I felt the same way
me too, this is actually the only cleaning video that made me want to clean my house after watching it lol
Be sure to hit that like button if you'd love more de-cluttering, cleaning and organizing videos :)
Im glad to find ur channel. New suby! Check my channel out as well.
Yes ! More , please !
Love you energy! What resonates with me is when you say that we are blessed to have things that need to be cleaned. So many are without so embrace your cleaning routine. Great video.
You're kinda like the mom I've always wanted but never had. My mother was always absolutely mad when trying to clean the house, but never had a method. You keep things simple and get straight to the point. I absolutely love your content and appreciate it so much. You are awesome!
This is the first cleaning video where I actually felt it was practical & realistic & you actually understand the stress & difficulty of keeping things clean. I appreciate the different outlook you offered as well. I do have a very beautifully designed home & you're right, so many ppl don't get to live in the style & beauty that I get to live in. So many ppl don't even know how to decorate their home like I can & I should feel blessed to be able to clean it & enjoy it rather than take it for granted. I really appreciate you offering that mindset. That's big for me. I had the idea to get into a habit of cleaning of doing 5 mins of cleaning for every hour that Im home. I work from home so it would be a nice break from the computer for me & I could make it fun with music for the kids too. Like a quick Cleaning Party every hour. I'm the worst at cleaning up after myself so maybe this will be a good start. We'll see. 😊 Thx!
I love watching videos like this, while I sit in my filthy overstuffed house.
MoonSpinners I took five years to go from bursting at the seams to just the right amount of stuff.. the great thing now is that there’s so much inspiration available 💫🙌🏻💫 thanks for watching 🙏🏻
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THE SUNDAY STYLIST ...thank you for your reply, I confess to being stuck in a rut with my so called decluttering, but watching your videos is giving me that kick up the backside I need to get going again. The problem is, I get too comfortable watching you do all the work! 😂
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I really liked your tip about getting 1 color for towels so that you don't have to wash separate colors. I am changing all of my towels and bedding to white so that if there are stains you just bleach everything. Thanks for the great video.
VL H saves sooo much time, I love white towels and used to have them but dark hair dye and self tanner are not a great match 😅 thanks so much for watching 🙌🏻😘🙌🏻
Just put all the towels together lol
I had white towels for years but I added some darker colors - olive green and medium gray - for times when someone (guests) would feel better wiping hands on a darker colored hand towel. That has saved me from soaking and bleaching.
Yea I did that years ago. I also stopped buying red clothes as it used to bleed on things. Makes life so much easier and darker clothes easier to clean with kids. My son only wears black socks. At camp kids took his white socks and he alsl came home with dirty socks so then I got black socks (gold toe) no one has those and I never had to keep buying socks.
I stopped buying anything white. Give up that highly toxic cancer-causing bleach. Wash in cold water. No need to sort colors. Rarely use my dryer...clothes stay so 'brand new' when u put them right on the hangers to dry. I'm tall, so I can't afford any shrinkage.
I wish I had learned this at your age! Now in my 60's, every habit you explain has become part of my day. It is now second nature to me, and it makes my home a sanctuary. I am blessed, relaxed, and thankful for my home and my things. The less you have, the more you appreciate what you have. Just subscribed to your channel.....
Ahhh thank you so much!!! I also wish I had started implementing routines and being more disciplined when I was younger but I'm happy I am finally in this better state - thank you for watching and for subscribing ❤
The Flylady system is huge here in the U.S. she says “you can’t clean clutter”. You basically are doing her system. Routines! Great video with super important principals for living. 👍
Yes!!! I started incorporating TFL principles into my home when my first baby was born way before even Facebook was popular - she has great basic routines 💫👍🏻
I loved your apartment with the white kitchen, views from the kitchen is amazing ! ❤
Me too - it was a tiny apartment and incredibly hot with afternoon sun - I looked at the price to rent that apartment now is $850 per WEEK 😱
@@The-Sunday-Diaries that’s ridiculous! I’m in Melbourne not much better paying 550 a week, landlords of charging, whatever they want to and getting away with it.., it’s becoming impossible, too rent,
The best tip of all was when you mentioned being grateful for having the space & stuff to keep clean. Thank you for the tips & motivation!
let me tell you de-cluttering is the best thing I ever did. I will never ever ever keep clutter again. Its amazing how letting go of all these things that you think you may need sometime in the future but don't ever miss once its gone can make your quality of life soooo much better. Having less is living life. Simple, stress free, easy. Thanks for all the great tips. I am already doing most of the things you have suggested but your do less more often tip is gold, and doing things even if they don't need to get done. Thanks!
This is my favorite part, can't agree more : "DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT." 😆 (I just keep saying this in my head to save me from perfectionism and procrastination)
All these tips are so practical and helpful! I’ll tell you what else helps to keep a clean and tidy home, not having a man around making mess and doing nothing to help clean and organise the space and making you feel bad that you can’t get on top of everything on your own. Good on you for making your home clutter free and beautiful you deserve to enjoy your space xo
I learned most of this from my dad, but I live with a family that does not want to be like this. It felt very calming to watch this video. Also, you live with two superheroes.
I grew up in total chaos which is why I am sure I like things to stay under control and clean & tidy 🌷my two boys are definitely my SuperHeroes 😊🙌😊thank you so much for watching
I love how you get your sons to take their part in cleaning and tidying up the house 💕
Thank you for this awesome episode. I am old enough to know better but 'adulting' can tire you out at times, and you feel defeated. I found this refreshing and soooo encouraging. And also, I am so happy you didn't use the word 'guys'. "hi guys" "you guys" "bye guys", which is so prevalent in other UA-cam clips. It was a pleasure listening to this.
I loved how you are not on the minimalist band wagon but stress DONE and not PERFECT.
Your space looks orderly and everything is in place not a showcase. Inspirational.
I like some of the aspects of minimalism e.g not hanging on to things you never use...but I like our home to feel cosy and inviting and like people actually live in it ❤💫❤
I appreciate your last tip: done is better than perfect. This sounds like avoiding procrastination or excuses to postpone things! 👍
Thanks for that tip on asking oneself if “I would buy it again,” it’s a keeper. I’m going to use that as I go through my clutter. 🤗
Misunderstood Squirrel yes it’s the quickest way to decide for me and spending too much time agonising over deciding whether to keep the most insignificant things made my process 10 times longer than necessary 😅 honestly never missed a single thing I’ve gotten rid of over the years 🙌🏻💫🙌🏻
It’s a great one. I had a ton of office clothes and clubbing I never wore anymore since I hadn’t worked in an office in years and not into clubbing anymore. Donated it all. Even after that I STILL have a ways to go with purging my way-too-big collection of clothing. It can be so overwhelming to even work on it. Gotta muster up the motivation though.
Me too! My wardrobe is nice and organised so I’m ok clothes wise it’s everything else that I need to start getting rid of, like odd bits and bobs of items that ‘I may’ need one day but then never actually use.... I’m getting to work this weekend!! It’s time to start de cluttering!! 👊
Misunderstood Squirrel best tip!
Thank you for sharing this. It has changed my life! I now enjoy tidying up and occasionally I get little help from my 2 year old which thinks that tidy up, or ta da as he calles it, is a game. I’m totally inspired, so is my husband! Words cannot describe how grateful we are for your video!
Thanks for sharing!! I love the ta-da!!! and also that you get your 2yo involved - great habits start early xxx thanks for watching 💫❤🙌
Great video. I work hard at keeping my home clean, tidy and uncluttered, but always welcome new time-saving tips. Your home looks lovely! And, as a perfectionist, I really love your advice that “Done is better than perfect”.
finally a video with original advice on how to keep your place tidy and not a repetition of the same 5 tips that everybody already knows. thank you!
Wow, refreshing and unique content! Finally, someone who talks about the BEHAVIOR of cleaning, instead of the “hack” of putting essential oils in a toilet roll to help the bathroom smell “fresh”.
I’ve watched a TON of these and this is literally the first cleaning video that was so encouraging! Especially your comment on being grateful to even have a home. I believe that is most important! ❤️👍🏾
100% it is the most important to have an attitude of gratitude 💫🙌🏻💫
@@The-Sunday-Diaries I agree!!!❤️❤️
I always feel tired after work and making dinner that the last thing i wanna do is clean the house.. fr now on, i will put aside 20 mins a day for cleaning an area.. thks for the motivation!
I also feel like this A LOT but I think if I don't feel like doing it now when it's a little mess, then I'm really not gonna feel like doing it tomoorow when its a BIG mess, also I get in and do a bit of cleaning before I stop or sit down otherwise I'm less likely to get back up again 😅thanks for watching 💖💫💖
That's why there's such a big meth problem among working wives and mothers. Unless you're very young, and energetic, too, you can't do it if you have a family AND a job. The Flylady method helps, but even she isn't mentally geared for people who have too little time and/or energy and she has no sympathy for it. I was rather shocked at her response to a lady on Facebook; Flylady has zero interest in anyone but stay-at-home women who are just too depressed or discouraged to clean. She says she just wants people to get out of their chairs and move, but what about those of us who do too MUCH moving? We're left twisting in the wind.
@@edennis3202 the last thing I feel like doing after a 22 hr shift is clean. İ go straight to bed, no energy for cleaning stuff but that's maybe because I don't just do quick simple tasks. Maybe I should try one or two quick fixes.
@@edennis3202 I had subbed flylady on a recommendation & 1 vid. When she insisted you can't be ready for the day until your wearing your shoes, I unsubbed.
1st I have a leg full of metal, shoes don't add to my comfort.
2nd, living in apartments and wearing shoes all day causes ppl to stomp on the ceilings of those below. Without shoes it's painful on legs & spine to stomp on your neighbors. Mine apparently wear army boots, stay at home & never sit down. Clearly they subbed flylady.
I love the storage shelves. I have a hard time figuring out how to store so many items.
I am with you, nothing feels better than waking up to a clean kitchen and make yourself a nice cup of coffee
My husband always turned his t shirts etc outside right and it saved me soooo much time when doing laundry. I asked him who taught him to do that and coming from a family of 5 kids... his Mom did. I always appreciated he did that. What a time saver!!
Simple mindSET live guest ready... the body just follows... and everything has a home/place put it there first ❤️❤️❤️🙏
I am moving after 6 yrs... I’ve had so much anxiety about down sizing and decluttering because a lot of things are not going with me. This video was very inspirational and helpful... Thank you
It is honestly one of the best things I have EVER done, good luck with your move 💖💫💖
The struggle is real... We moved this past Dec, even though we went from a small 2bed/1 bath apt to a 4bed/2bath home, we still declutter and have plenty to sell (at a garage sale or online)...
Girl you just blew my mind folding laundry in the kitchen. WHY do I always take it right past that exact place in my home straight to the table or the sofa and complain in my mind that its all too short and hurts my back???? What have I been thinking? I am ashamed of my brain atm lol
"don't put it down, put it away" !!!! i read this 30 years ago in a hospitality book ( an elderly lady giving advise to a messy newlywed ) and you are the first person i hear saying it since then- i haven't all that much implemented it over the years, getting better !!
I feared you would say: “Does this item make me happy or not?”.... but you said “Would i buy it again?” ... better
Spiegelvoorelkaar yes!!! It’s unrealistic in my opinion. This made me feel so much better
If I went through my clothes and asked, "does it make me happy?" I would have almost nothing to wear.
I go one step further with “would I buy it again,” replacing it with “could I buy it again,” and then if yes - toss.
Spiegelvoorelkaar correction the standard question is does this item spark joy 😁
I live by the 6 month rule, if I haven't used it for that amount of time I get rid of it. Maybe it's just me but I've come to find duplicates of something a waste of time and space. When reasonable I get rid of duplicates or invest in higher quality items in order to get rid of multiple items.
Yes, I'm 'house proud'. I't 'fun' for me to set my timer and see what I can find to wipe down/dust for 5 minutes...or 10. My place is never more than 5 minutes away from ready for guests.
I’ve always done most of this naturally, but not to that extent. Your place is very cute! Good for you for teaching your kids!
Thank you!!! I am definitely going to make sure my boys will never be a man-child 😅
My mother taught me how to iron. She ironed everything; I toned that down a bit. Still, it's a lot of work. When I got really ill, I wasn't able to do any ironing at all. So things were just folded and put in the closests. To my amazement, almost all the wrinkles would be out of clothes after 15 minutes of wearing them! The body warmth and movement did the trick. Never ironed a T-Shirt or jeans again. Saved me tons of work. Sharing to help you save time too.
That's been my method to not iron but then my partner thinks I need to take up ironing?
I truly never ever iron lol. If it looks like it will need ironing I won't even buy it
And if you think it has to ironing. Than hang that tshirt on the closet when it is still a little bit wet after you shake it 2-3 times. Seems like ironed. My cousin have a ill child and need to be smart by home things so I learned from her.
Whoah whoah whoah who irons their t-shirts?? This is a whole other level. I iron maybe once a year if there is no other option. 😂😂
@@lebe6863 let your partner iron
We are sisters from another mother! My mother (RIP) was a firm believer in all 10 of your steps. I am so blessed that she ran a household of eight children like you.
She would say ask these questions:
do you like it, love it, is it useful?
Or is it taking space and something you don’t want to be caught dead with? LOL. Thank you for all of your practical and organized suggestions. I am sharing this! Thank you!
10.Done is better than perfect! “Putting of cleaning and tidying your home because you think you don’t have the time to do it perfectly will leave you living in constant chaos” This was the message I needed to hear! My OCD strangely stops me from doing it unless I have the time to do it perfectly.
"Would you buy this again?" excellent!
I agree...'Less is everything' and 'clean as you go'!!
Absolutely!!!🙌🌟🙌
I appreciate your rule "do less more often" thanks dear for sharing such a nice video, stay blessed 📝🌿
love this! "homeless clutter" - yep! i definitely have some of this in my life. "do things whether they seem to need doing or not." OMGosh! MIND BLOWN!!! This will make such a difference for me. THANK YOU!!! :) :) :)
You are such a great mom teaching your boys to help around the house , your house looks wonderful .
My favourite is clean as you go. It makes it so much easier. Also the short evening routine. It’s something I’ve started doing and it really does make things a lot easier.
Yes! It is way easier to keep things clean as you go instead of letting a huge mess build up :) thanks so much for watching!
Is no body mentioning your son’s awesome acting at 4:02? 😂😂😂
SO GLAD TO SEE THE KIDS HELPING OUT!! Very important.
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I really like the "Would I buy it again?" question (more forgivable than the "have I worn it in the last year?" question). Also, the keeping of a basket in your car for donatable items. One more goodie I picked up is the "if I can sell it for $50.00 or more, and am pretty sure it will sell quickly, then I'll list it" idea! Sometimes I wonder what to do with items I'm not using/needing/wanting but am reluctant to let go of if I paid a lot of money on them! Thanks so much!
I love how you do things during the week to have time to spend with your family. This is great , much needed advice for me. I also like how you clean as you go. I often wash the dishes and don’t put them away... like the laundry. This is SO what I needed to hear. Thank you for the great advice!
You are so welcome I’m glad you enjoyed the video 💓
Just the tips/hacks I needed. Will be rewatching many times until I master these. Thank You!!
I need to get better at a daily cleaning routine 😂 make my life easier
Thank you for this. My two biggest struggles are the laundry and cleaning dishes. I’ve gotten better at the dishes and cleaning the kitchen every day. But I will work more on the clean as you go. The laundry is such a dreadful task for me. Especially getting it put away! I have that same exact problem of having too much and I get so exhausted at the end of the day. I’m going to work on purging and donating items so they aren’t over stuffing my drawers. Thanks!
I first got started with cleaning routines 12 years ago when my eldest was a baby and just worked things into my own routine, always remember to be patient with your progress 🙌💫🙌 thanks you so much for watching 💖
also: if you don't mind- just leave out the folding! not everyone can be Kon Marie. As long as the clothes are clean and put away. This saves me so much time and effort!
My issue also! We moved in our new home last Dec and I kept on top of laundry and dishes - till about Valentine's Day... I'm getting back on track!
Laundry is my favorite! I love the clean smell and hanging it on the line in nice weather! I also love dishes bc awesome smelling soap and bamboo drying rack make me smile. My struggle is emptying the dish rack, so hubby does that ; )
I love it! Start small and declutter. Don't bounce and clean ,but focus on one room. Clean as you go and delegate tasks that you can't get to easy are perfect for a little one. Now she helps me organize the shoes and her room much easier and keeps me safer since I'm gaining weight it's harder to see stuff.
I love the idea that if you've lost something, the first place you look for it is where you should probably store it from now on. That's actually a useful tip that I haven't heard of before!!
Winning at adulting......... I would love some of that 😫 thank you for all of your amazing tips. I loved the one about the first spot you look for lost things
“A place for everything and everything in its place”. I saw that quote on a piece of Torquay pottery! Love that quote! ❤️
I'm a professional housecleaner and these tips are fantastic! Also - never feel 'bad' about hiring a helper to clean if it's overwhelming you or you just plain dislike cleaning. - I have built a career on giving families (mums especially) get their time back to spend with their families. Cleaners are actually the gift of time and I LOVE what I do xx
Her house looks great btw. Simple colours, proper amount of plants and decorations, not too busy on the eye.
i'm the husband who cleans after the whole family. I needed the motivation for this week to clean-up and declutter. Thanks for this.
I am glad to have you here and I hope you get a few great tips on cleaning and organising - thank you so much for watching😊🙌💖
This has been one of my favourite videos so far. This has been my mantra for many years. Everything makes perfect sense. 👍❤️
I’m so happy you enjoyed it’s my favourite video I’ve made, all those tips are 100% what I do to keep my place under control 🙏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻
Storing glasses in a flower vase? Now that is just brilliant!!🙀
Gray Glider Girl I agree!!!!
We recently retired and moved from a 2800 square-foot home with 2 acres, a pool and a 2 1/2 car garage. It was overwhelming through the process. But, the best thing we have ever done! We now live in our 800 square-foot home and it’s so cozy and organized and we are free from all the unnecessary stress and maintenance. I 100% agree that less is everything!
I couldn't agree more!!! I wish I had done it sooner and quicker but I am so happy to have less of EVERYTHING 🙌 thanks so much for watching 🌟
I have no idea why this has over 1k downvotes. I've watched plenty of videos like this, looking for ways for us to keep our house in order with two young kids, and I still learned some new things. Great advice, simply put, with good examples to help me apply the principles, and the flow and pacing of your video are excellent. And, on a related note, well done on downsizing so successfully; that's an amazing achievement in itself.
Realising I prefer to do things before they need to be done and also prefer doing a little bit every day instead of weekend chores has changed my life.
Something you want to do, rather than have to do! So true!
Yes don;t let things build up until they become an off-putting and overwhelming chore 🙌
I’m watching you clean your home while my roomba is cleaning my living room. 😂
Kay Yao love my roomba
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Smiles that’s very funny you know
actually roombas get terrible reviews--i wouldn't have one--yuck
This is so helpful. Thank you!! I always feel so resentful when I am cleaning. I will try to implement these habits in the new year!
I just started my decluttering journey. This was great to see! I can tell you’re a really hard worker!
I love what you said right before habit number 9. You try to appreciate that you have all these things to clean. You are very fortunate and do have a beautiful home. Thank you for the video.
Excellent video because it includes all the essentials and for us many perfectionists, "Done is better than perfect" stops us from build up and procrastinating that robs us of our weekends. Thank you "Sunday Stylist"! and Thank you to "It's Helga" for listing the points and where to find them on the video. Wishing you all a kind and more organised holiday season!
I’ve worked as a maid for the past 5 years and I can clean any of our hotel rooms in 10 minutes. That includes stripping the bed, making it, setting out fresh towels and amenities, wiping all the surfaces, taking out the garbage and replacing the bag and sweeping. All that in 10 minutes. The key is that the rooms are rarely that dirty to begin with and there is no clutter. Whenever their are spills that have hardened on or forgotten items we have to put away it takes twice as long
That's just time for one room though. For a while I worked in cleaning summer houses and 3 people were sent to clean one house spotless within 1hr. Cleaning own house where there are many more stuff not just basics, would take way longer.
You must have a better quality clientele than the average motel. I worked as maid in a local motel; the mess people make is astonishing, but they do it because they don't care. Pizza boxes and used condoms under the bed, hair everywhere, women dying their hair in the bathroom, old guys leaving toilets full of blood and poop splashes. I could do a 2-bed room in 15 to 20 minutes, but that included a full cleaning of the bathtub and tiles and a deep clean of the toilet. I still missed a used condom under a bed once, but we weren't issued flashlights.
@@edennis3202 : how sad. People , sometimes , are worse than animals.
@@edennis3202 Wow, I thought in order to earn extra finance id try a hotel cleaning job. After this reality check im staying clear!.
@@orchidalicia7996 Good idea !!!! I live in a block of apartments (actually there are three towers of apartments) where there are holiday lets, people stay who are celebrating birthdays, hens and bucks nights, and have been known to leave a unit covered in vomit (disgusting I know), and the rest, it isn't for the light hearted that's for sure.
Instead of discarding clothes you can't donate, give them to stores that recycle like h&m. You'll get a discount in return 😊
I have to say the tips regarding the towels are totally life changing !! thanks for the advice
Soooo much easier!!! Thanks for watching 🙌
I really like the evening routine. Dishes, counters and floors. Makes it easier to have a clean kitchen to start the day.
Definitely the best way to start the day is the night before!!!
I’m watching and feeling overwhelmed as I attempt to declutter my condo it’s not too bad it’s clean and I’m a neat person I just need to let go of sooo many things that I just don’t need anymore thank you for posting this video I really need to see it today.
I’m getting a new vacuum cleaner and more mrs Meyers cleaning products I love them.
This was so motivating! Thank you! We’re moving right now and I’m all for getting rid of the clutter.
8:36 what a wonderful and grateful way of thinking
Gratefulness goes such a long way. Like, I used to have really bad mental health issues (I mean, I still have them I just manage it much better and feel much better these days) and addiction and things. And I found that making lists of what you're grateful for every day (or week, as much as needed) or thanking God - if you believe, I do, but I know not everyone does - for things every day can REALLY make a massive difference in how you feel. I even thank God and add to those lists things that wouldn't seem like good things. Like, certain struggles and challenges I still put on the list because, most of those things make you stronger or teach you something, so you can even find ways to be grateful for hard stuff.
Maybe you don't need this advice, but maybe you do, so I thought I'd put it here in case it would help you out, or anyone else that reads it. :) Merry Christmas.
@@zzevonplant you are so sweet... The way you think.. God bless you ♡ merry christmas
@@mafazchan6817 Aw thank you. :) It's one of my few good traits haha
@@zzevonplant awww.. Im sure you have so many other good traits you still dont realize now.. ♡
+ you are welcome !! I just said what came in my mind lol..
This popped up in my feed and I'm so glad I watched this! Great tips for improving my cleaning habits.
For laundry, I try to buy things that I don't have to iron. Brands like Athleta engineers recycled materials into clothing that are durable, anti-wrinkle, and breathable. I find that they last wayyyy longer than natural materials and I don't have to iron! And for the things that do wrinkle, I have a hand steamer- one with a large canister for water, not the travel-friendly ones (those will last you only 2-3 garments before you have to refill the water). I also like to time my laundry so that as soon as the dryer is done, I can fold or hang immediately before the clothes have time for the wrinkles to set. You can also lay your sheets directly on the bed to steam!
I have moved several times and downsized my stuff every time. I am still organizing from our last move, leaving me with the conclusion we still have too much random stuff. Careful organization brings this to the forefront. My label maker is getting a workout! Thanks for the motivation. Few people realize how much stress a mess puts on your mind. I wish I had started 20 years ago.
Number 8. Oh my goodness that brought tears to my eyes! You are so right though. I often feel grateful for having a roof over my head but I’ve never been grateful for things to clean. The other thing is not to be perfect at everything. I’ve just learned that recently and it has made things so differently. I did enjoy this video. Thank you so much.
Wonderful! I love reading comments like this I am so happy when people mention being grateful to have a house and things to clean 😊🤗❤
The two best tips for me is to have less stuff to clean and change my mindset. I have a beautiful home in a wonderful neighborhood that I get to clean.