I am lucky that my depression has never caused the situation you are helping with however I want to thank you for doing this in a judgement free manner. Most people do not understand that there are times when it is just more than we can handle just getting out of bed.
For all of you who are about to ask, just did ask, or have asked the question, “How can people live like this?” Go over to Midwest Magic Cleaning and watch his discussion of this subject that he just put up. He explains it really beautifully!❤
There’s a Scandinavian woman cleaner who uses stuff called Power Paste. It gets stains out of things that I would not have believed possible. I wonder if it could have got the blue out of the bottom of that bathtub.
I also can recommend Scrub Mommy and Daddy. I have both of them, and they are great. I don't have the original power paste, as I haven't seen it in my country, but something similar. And with the tools I finally got my sink clean. Of course they do much advertising for that, yet that them are good isn't a lie.
Anyone who can tackle tough jobs like this deserves a medal. I won’t judge but people such as this need professional help. You know that. Setting an example of order and cleanliness is a worthy goal but underlying mental problems are what’s causing this chaos and will continue to do so.
Has to be disheartening to see all your hard work totally destroyed time after time. My heart hurts for the residents dealing with depression and maybe other things. I never got cigarette smell out of house I bought after painting every room, putting in new carpet, and deep cleaning every couple of weeks. You are a special person to help this family. God bless you! Praying for the residents!
I remember hearing that the smoke can seep into the underlayers of wallpaper, maybe even the walls depending on materials. In that case the only way to get rid of it is to take off the wallpaper, maybe install or use a special blocking material, and then redo the wallpapering/painting. And the same can happen to the ceilings, unfortunately.
I really commend you for returning to a place that you'd already cleared and cleaned. I don't think I would have had the patience, which says a lot about me!. I struggle with depression and anxiety myself, and this year has been rough. However, although my house is untidy, I always make sure that the rubbish is put in the dustbin and my bathroom is clean. I have to put the rubbish out because I can't stand the smell, and I have a bit of a control thing about rubbish. My bathroom is always clean, because I spend a LOT of time in it, with IBS-D. For myself, I know that if these two things aren't done, I'm in a really bad place. It helps me that I have those two markers. However, I also know quite a few people who can't do those things. Knowing how the state of the home can indicate the state of mental health, its important to keep an eye on things, especially if you notice that someone's home has deteriorated beyond what they usually have. Some quiet and calm questions about how they're feeling and really listening to the answers could help them, but only if they're lovingly asked and completely without judgement. It's so easy, especially following what we've all been through, to accept things at face value, but please, if you think something is wrong, please ask them. Just a simple how are you. If they don't want to talk at that time, don't push them, just let them know you're ready to listen if they need you. All forms of mental health issues, including hoarding disorder, need treating with compassion and support. Please be kind.
Hi there. I’m sorry for your ongoing depression and anxiety. You may not realize it, but you were just very judgmental. Basically implying that, even with depression, people should be able to get their garbage out and keep their bathrooms clean. Sadly there are situations and types of depression and mental health disorders where this can be a serious problem. Hoarding disorder is one of them. And you’re right, not everyone can and should try to help them. You can do more harm than good depending on how you approach the person and the clean-up. There is no place for Judgement and Comparison when dealing with people struggling with these situations. I hope that you have a better understanding now. We are all just trying to figure out this crazy world, right? Take care and be well!
@@barbanderson2422 hello. Thank you for pointing out how my post came across. I really did not mean for it to come across like that, so I've amended my original post. I hope it makes more sense now. I have hoarders in my family, and I'm not sure if family history can predispose someone to being a hoarder. But you're right; kindness and compassion is key. Love to you and yours xx
I just came across your channel. First, I really admire you for trying to help these people. Thing is, though, it's a psychological illness, and unless they are getting therapy to get to the root of their depression/hoarding and address that, then their place is always going to revert right back to being a wreck. Great work!
I think I saw you clean this place before. I remember the layout and the chairs. I’ve seen you clean only a couple of times but I love the way you do clean. You’re very good at what you do.
From looking at this persons house I can tell they must be very depressed and I’m very happy you are helping them get back to a cleaner situation. And hopefully it will help them heal from whatever they’re going through.
That’s some cleaning workout ! Well done. You have certainly made a huge difference in that bathroom. Do you have more than one green cleaning brush? Always have separate cleaning tools for toilets otherwise you’re moving bacteria around the home,
Oh, perfect channel for me. I love videos like this. I love cleaning and organising, that's why I work in a 4 stars hotel in Germany since 8 years 😅🥰 Great work! I subscribed to you directly and now I'm going to watch as many videos as possible 😅😍. Long videos and you can see the process, I love that.
I just found this series! Girl, you are the CLEANING GURU!!!! Fabulous job. I know the people you are helping will be so appreciative. I am so sorry for their troubles, and how awesome you are to give your help.
Depression is such a debilitating disease. I went thru it shortly after my mom passed away at the end of 2020 and it took me a long time to get past it. During that time, I had no energy to clean the house, cook for myself or do anything really. God Bless you for what you are doing for this family!
Great job! If there’s a window anywhere else in that apartment, open it so fresh air can come in and lessen the strong odor of cleaning products. Also, use a hand held steamer instead of harsh chemicals. Or even just a kettle with hot water to pour on some surfaces to clean with a cleaning cloth. Some of those steamers have a few attachments to get into small crevices and It also kills bacteria more than cleaning products and not so bad to inhale.. maybe just a steam facial! Lol 😁
Please be careful using Windex with the Clorox Bleach cleaner. Blue Windex has Ammonia and mixing with bleach creates deadly fumes. Such a wonderful friend to do this for them.
thanks for the heads up! i kinda get in the zone when I'm cleaning and didnt even think about the cleaners mixing! yikes! not out here trying to poison myself!
@@getitdonewithgabbi yes madame, always make it safely and protected with a mask because chemicals in a none ventilated area can harm you both short and long term
You are very accured in cleanings and I love your voice ..Next tume Try to wash with hot water (not too much)and dish soap,then rinse and use bleach... Every smell will go away and will be sanitised... Then tell us if it is a better way or not..but for sure is better for your lungs ...love from Italy
Totally agree with not mixing cleaners with bleach or ammonia. You could ask the lady we resuscitated years ago, but no you can’t ask her. She is deceased. Rest In Peace “Hot dog Lady”. (Our nickname for her)💙
I’m a professional cleaner and only use products from The Unscented Company. If I use scented products or products with bleach I get sick. So only unscented products for me.
I learned years ago an easy all purpose cleaner is 1 Tablespoon liquid laundry soap, 2 Tablespoons dish soap and warm water in a big spray bottle. Shake it up. This can be used on anything. If you spray it on a dirty wall, the dirt will run down. I have used a Libby mop with Lemon floor cleaner to clean walls of a smokers apt. Also when I was a kid, I helped my Grandma to clean yellow smoker walls with warm bleach water. I no longer use bleach in cleaning due to sensitivities. I also have a small steam cleaner for cleaning with less chemicals.
Newbie here and I absolutely an so happy I found you! I am loving this series! Im binging it now lol. These types of series are some of my favorite. I am a big fan of Living with Cambriea and she has a series something similar where she goes to hoarded homes or maybe just messy homes due to whatever reason and she would get them cleaned up for them and I just love that idea but hadnt found any other series quiet like it...till urs! Helping these people is something they will forever remember. Its a blessing to get that kind of help. God Bless You!
Yes I watch them both too! Love these videos! Is there anyone else lol vc I love to see these videos of the most messy but then looks super clean after!
@@hotmesstess9723 I just recently also found a page called Midwest clean ir something like that I cant rememvber the exact name but its a guy and he's working on a hoarded house now.
Now this is something else! You definitely go beyond clearing and cleaning the floors and surfaces! And you’re right: smells nestle everywhere, on the walls, furnishings, furniture… I do hope this helps people to get back on track.
You did an amazing and thorough job! I use to clean houses and had to clean a house that they smoked for years the carpet was crunchy and the mirrors where stained yellow and the smell, lol. You are an amazing person. Have a wonderful week.
I would definitely recommend the Zep foaming wall cleaner!!! I've used degreasers, all purpose sprays, soft scrub, and even magic erasers.. nothing gets doors and walls as clean, and nowhere near the amount of scrubbing!
I’m wondering what you used (cleaning solution wise) to spray on the walls and ceilings that cut that nicotine stain so well? I use to use oil soap and ammonia in hot hot water .. it did very well taking that star off but I had to change the water frequently.... you did a great job!
Spray on scrubbing bubbles let sit for about 10 minutes the wipes off, scrub as needed but this loosens the soap grime and buildup up. Much less scrubbing but good results
WOW!! You are an AMAZING cleaner. I have never seen anyone scrub the ceilings/walls/door/frame before. The floors were so shiny after you scrubbed them. Great job!!
Maybe because those other cleaning video’s aren’t cleaning up a hoarders home where there is cigarette stains from smoke, on the walls or ceiling. There are other video’s of people cleaning up a hoarders house where they do clean every part of the home from top to bottom. The other cleaning videos, their homes are cleaned daily so there’s no gross stains or smells all over their home or walls or ceiling.
There is a Chinese channel that has like 10 people coming into the apartment and they clean everything. You see the walls are yellow. It's gross but satisfying
You are truly a blessing!!! Try Purple Power for cleaning any and everything!! You can find it in a purple jug in the automotive section of WalMart. Tfs
Not judging just saying that I’ve been dealing with MDD my entire life, like horrible depression, anxiety disorder, and PTSD… I’m a clean freak!!! Plus I have horrible back problems and several other physical problems!!! I have difficulty cleaning because of the pain it causes me so takes me a while to get done but I do it!!!
Even though u could see how much they smoked the bathroom walls looked quite clean but I am comparing them to my really dirty walls u done such a great thorough clean. I'm gonna have A go with mine defo.
I grew up in a very strong smelling home from cigarette smoke. I had to clean the nicotine off the walls. Anything that will degrease the walls is good I've used both dawn and murphys oil soap with a magic eraser mop. The best way to do it would be to get trisodium phosphate and mix it carefully according to manufacturer instructions. Its what professional house painters use to get nicotine off walls.
A good nicotine remedy is white vinegar diluted with water after its been scrubbed off then scrub again, but you can't smoke in the house again otherwise it just sticks worse after cleaning. Fellow smoker, that's lived in a smokers house my entire life. You can also get these air filters now, I'm not sure what they are called or how they work though.
Loving this series, great results. If you’re looking for less strong chemicals then try scrub daddy paste for baths or a magic eraser and washing up liquid. Same for the sinks etc. Vinegar spray is great for mirrors 🪞 For toilets I use Astonish limescale remover in the bowl and the Astonish anti bac on the toilet. 💕⭐️🎵
Hello, Gabbi, I'm coming to your channel first of all, to hear your language and your beautiful pronunciation, that absolutely clear for forener. I understand English speakers, but it was hard for me to listen Americans, because sometimes I can't understand some words because of pronunciation. Your speaking is great, it gives me chance to refresh my English and a chance to understand Americans. And of course, your job is great. Greetings from Russia. Thank you)
Soul destroying to work so hard and know they won't maintain it 😩 I wouldn't use the same brush on the toilet and then the sinks. It's impossible to clean let alone sterilise brush bristles.
Seriously you have done an amazing job 👏🏻👍🏻 Not trying to give any shade but, Yes!! please be careful with using the same green brush and gloves after cleaning the toilet and then cleaning all over the rest of the other surfaces😬🙈 (I am hoping you at least changed your gloves and cleaned out the brush before using it again and maybe you don’t actually show that on video here as I know there is a ton of work you are doing here!). Sorry! I don’t mean to be negative but that’s all I kept thinking. I know the place is dirty but definitely don’t want to spread those germs all over the rest of the surfaces. Otherwise thank you for sharing this series you are so kind doing this for these people.❤️ I really hope once they see their place all clean they will hopefully feel so much better and have the motivation to maintain it 🙏🏼🥰
Probably because she is a friend and they are struggling with a mental health disorder. They are not lazy. They are not willfully ignoring the task to go through things. They are fighting depression and anxiety on a daily basis. You don’t know what is going on with them or what has happened in their life which is affecting their ability to deal with their home… Have a little compassion…
Love your videos!! To help with the scrubbing you can purchase various grades and shapes of brushes that you can attach to a cordless drill. Saves the arms a bit!! Hope this helps. 🙂
If you put some water with a few drops of dish soap and a tablespoon or so of vinegar in a jar. Set it on the counter in the kitchen and the fruit flys will be drawn to it and drown.
I just binge watched this whole series! You are amazing! I wish you lived in Utah, I'd pay you to come and help me clean/sort one room full of crafts! lol!
After my (now ex) husband told me he wanted a divorce i fell in a deepest hole of depression and i started to develop OCD and cleaned for hours on end! (Even i just cleand in the morning i cleaned the whole apartment in the afternoon again.... that's is the opposite side of the coin... and now i work so much in the summertime holidays season taking care of my very ill and disabled sister... 70 hours /week and my apartment has a different appearance, today is the first afternoon i have off since April! And i watch your video🤣
Wow! What did you use to get the ring off the inside of the toilet bowl? Is that a special kind of brush? It looks like it might be a Libman Heavy Duty scrub brush. I always have to use a pumice bar on it.
I have a friend who’s a extremely heavy smoker, everything is brown with nicotine. I once washed her bathroom windows and the water was brown. Smokers can’t smell how bad they and there home smell’s, they’re immune to it
So true! My husband smoked in our house when we first got married. When he quit, the smell really bothered him. We cleaned the carpets, furniture, cleaned and painted the walls which were disgusting. Finally got the smell out of our house! That was 30 years ago and no one has smoked in our house since!
I have a question I saw you use that green hard brush for the toilet and later also for the sink, is that the same brush? or do you have several of them ? NO HATE
They will need to not smoke in the house anymore or it will always smell.. bravo to you for cleaning this house.. I've been there before helping someone with depression and hoarding I hope you get paid for this
If anyone cleans places regularly that has smell, get a commercial ozone generator. Worth the money. Or hire a clean up company to just drop one off for a couple days and pay the rental. Gets rid of ANY smell as long as the source is removed. Mildew, smoke, oils, etc.
Don't worry, I can vividly smell that house. My exgf and her family were smokers, she ended up moving into her old family home after we broke up. I helped her move in and I can't describe the smell of a house that 4 people have smoked in constantly for 30 years
Does it appear to you that the cats are being properly cared for? Looks like the food and water bowls needed filling. Poor kitties living in that environment. 😪
im not sure what the day to day situation has been but every time i go over there now the litter boxes are cleaned, not sure if thats getting done just because im coming over but things were definitely no good before:(
Those poor cats have to smell that tar and nicotine daily. It is hard for a small animal to breathe that stuff. They will probably get ill and die before their time. No kidding. That is pure and simple animal cruelty. Makes me very upset!
My family and I are in dire straights. My husband of 28 years was severely injured back at the end of June 2022 and he had emergency brain surgery so he lost his ability to ever work or do anything right now or for next 2-3 years. This being said, we were homeless from Jan 02, 2022 to 06/24/22 living in a 20 year old trailer that has since fallen apart. Table bed broke, counter where sink and stove were broken apart, shower leaked very badly and toilet did not work. Anyway, when my husband was hurt, it happened while he was at work. So his company has put me, his wife, and our 3 kids and 2 cats, into hotel rooms. We are trying so hard to save money so we can rent an apartment or a house. We are thinking we will be getting an apartment within the next 30 days. I have learned so much from all of you UA-cam ladies and I have told our sons that we are going to make our new home ready for daddy to come home too and it will be 100% cleaned every single day and thankfully, none of us smoke. My mom has smoked since she was 13 and she is in a nursing home at age 81 and doing remarkably well. But growing up with her smoking was bad for us and also good for us. If she was out of cigarettes she beat us up!!! Plus she smoked inside and the walls of her house were brown, her car was broken inside and everything smelled so bad!!!!
Are they going to continue to keep up all your hard work after you’re done? I completely understand depression and letting your house get out of hand, but throwing cigarette butts all over the house/floor is just gross and lazy in my opinion 🤷🏻♀️ and if they have cats, that’s very sad. What if they eat them. They could get so sick. I’m not trying to be be rude. Some comments come across rude as you can’t really judge the tone of a person :) you did a great job though!
I also wonder. I'm not judging either because I know how hard it can be. But it does make me sad that they force their pets to live like that as well. I really hope they can get more help and improve their habits for the sake of themselves as well as the living beings in their care. The pets deserve better too
Your client might need strategically placed ashtrays in all the rooms. Large ones. In the bedroom episode you say that you are committing to 2x a week, hope it helps!
I have a question. Well, a couple questions. You do a LOT of work there. Wouldn’t it be ideal if the homeowners who created the mess helped you clean it? Would they be more motivated to keep it up if they have invested their own sweat and time into it? Also, did they quit smoking? Because otherwise all that nasty residue will be back in no time.
I am lucky that my depression has never caused the situation you are helping with however I want to thank you for doing this in a judgement free manner. Most people do not understand that there are times when it is just more than we can handle just getting out of bed.
For all of you who are about to ask, just did ask, or have asked the question, “How can people live like this?” Go over to Midwest Magic Cleaning and watch his discussion of this subject that he just put up. He explains it really beautifully!❤
There’s a Scandinavian woman cleaner who uses stuff called Power Paste. It gets stains out of things that I would not have believed possible. I wonder if it could have got the blue out of the bottom of that bathtub.
aurikatariina? I love her if that’s who you’re referring to lol
@@Alex-rk7be yep, that’s her.
I also can recommend Scrub Mommy and Daddy. I have both of them, and they are great. I don't have the original power paste, as I haven't seen it in my country, but something similar. And with the tools I finally got my sink clean. Of course they do much advertising for that, yet that them are good isn't a lie.
@@mariethomas7760 Yes Aurikatariina is super,, and i bought PINKPASTE, it is like powerpaste, it takes away the most dirt.
@@xx011 совершенно верно, Финляндия часть Балтии.
Anyone who can tackle tough jobs like this deserves a medal. I won’t judge but people such as this need professional help. You know that. Setting an example of order and cleanliness is a worthy goal but underlying mental problems are what’s causing this chaos and will continue to do so.
Has to be disheartening to see all your hard work totally destroyed time after time. My heart hurts for the residents dealing with depression and maybe other things. I never got cigarette smell out of house I bought after painting every room, putting in new carpet, and deep cleaning every couple of weeks. You are a special person to help this family. God bless you! Praying for the residents!
I remember hearing that the smoke can seep into the underlayers of wallpaper, maybe even the walls depending on materials. In that case the only way to get rid of it is to take off the wallpaper, maybe install or use a special blocking material, and then redo the wallpapering/painting. And the same can happen to the ceilings, unfortunately.
The second-hand smoke smell would have given me a raging headache. Well done!
thank you!! yeah the smell is definitely not something i would be able to stand for more than a day at a time!
I really commend you for returning to a place that you'd already cleared and cleaned. I don't think I would have had the patience, which says a lot about me!. I struggle with depression and anxiety myself, and this year has been rough. However, although my house is untidy, I always make sure that the rubbish is put in the dustbin and my bathroom is clean. I have to put the rubbish out because I can't stand the smell, and I have a bit of a control thing about rubbish. My bathroom is always clean, because I spend a LOT of time in it, with IBS-D.
For myself, I know that if these two things aren't done, I'm in a really bad place. It helps me that I have those two markers.
However, I also know quite a few people who can't do those things. Knowing how the state of the home can indicate the state of mental health, its important to keep an eye on things, especially if you notice that someone's home has deteriorated beyond what they usually have. Some quiet and calm questions about how they're feeling and really listening to the answers could help them, but only if they're lovingly asked and completely without judgement.
It's so easy, especially following what we've all been through, to accept things at face value, but please, if you think something is wrong, please ask them. Just a simple how are you. If they don't want to talk at that time, don't push them, just let them know you're ready to listen if they need you.
All forms of mental health issues, including hoarding disorder, need treating with compassion and support. Please be kind.
Hi there. I’m sorry for your ongoing depression and anxiety. You may not realize it, but you were just very judgmental. Basically implying that, even with depression, people should be able to get their garbage out and keep their bathrooms clean. Sadly there are situations and types of depression and mental health disorders where this can be a serious problem. Hoarding disorder is one of them. And you’re right, not everyone can and should try to help them. You can do more harm than good depending on how you approach the person and the clean-up. There is no place for Judgement and Comparison when dealing with people struggling with these situations. I hope that you have a better understanding now. We are all just trying to figure out this crazy world, right? Take care and be well!
@@barbanderson2422 hello. Thank you for pointing out how my post came across. I really did not mean for it to come across like that, so I've amended my original post. I hope it makes more sense now. I have hoarders in my family, and I'm not sure if family history can predispose someone to being a hoarder. But you're right; kindness and compassion is key. Love to you and yours xx
I just came across your channel. First, I really admire you for trying to help these people. Thing is, though, it's a psychological illness, and unless they are getting therapy to get to the root of their depression/hoarding and address that, then their place is always going to revert right back to being a wreck. Great work!
Hey girl ! Spraying vinegar mixed with water Neutralizes the cigarette smell on walls 😀
I think I saw you clean this place before. I remember the layout and the chairs. I’ve seen you clean only a couple of times but I love the way you do clean. You’re very good at what you do.
From looking at this persons house I can tell they must be very depressed and I’m very happy you are helping them get back to a cleaner situation. And hopefully it will help them heal from whatever they’re going through.
That’s some cleaning workout ! Well done. You have certainly made a huge difference in that bathroom. Do you have more than one green cleaning brush? Always have separate cleaning tools for toilets otherwise you’re moving bacteria around the home,
Oh, perfect channel for me. I love videos like this. I love cleaning and organising, that's why I work in a 4 stars hotel in Germany since 8 years 😅🥰
Great work! I subscribed to you directly and now I'm going to watch as many videos as possible 😅😍. Long videos and you can see the process, I love that.
I just found this series! Girl, you are the CLEANING GURU!!!! Fabulous job. I know the people you are helping will be so appreciative. I am so sorry for their troubles, and how awesome you are to give your help.
Depression is such a debilitating disease. I went thru it shortly after my mom passed away at the end of 2020 and it took me a long time to get past it. During that time, I had no energy to clean the house, cook for myself or do anything really. God Bless you for what you are doing for this family!
Thank you so much for helping these people with no judgement.
Great job! If there’s a window anywhere else in that apartment, open it so fresh air can come in and lessen the strong odor of cleaning products. Also, use a hand held steamer instead of harsh chemicals. Or even just a kettle with hot water to pour on some surfaces to clean with a cleaning cloth. Some of those steamers have a few attachments to get into small crevices and It also kills bacteria more than cleaning products and not so bad to inhale.. maybe just a steam facial! Lol 😁
Please be careful using Windex with the Clorox Bleach cleaner. Blue Windex has Ammonia and mixing with bleach creates deadly fumes. Such a wonderful friend to do this for them.
thanks for the heads up! i kinda get in the zone when I'm cleaning and didnt even think about the cleaners mixing! yikes! not out here trying to poison myself!
@@getitdonewithgabbi yes madame, always make it safely and protected with a mask because chemicals in a none ventilated area can harm you both short and long term
You are very accured in cleanings and I love your voice ..Next tume Try to wash with hot water (not too much)and dish soap,then rinse and use bleach... Every smell will go away and will be sanitised... Then tell us if it is a better way or not..but for sure is better for your lungs ...love from Italy
Totally agree with not mixing cleaners with bleach or ammonia. You could ask the lady we resuscitated years ago, but no you can’t ask her. She is deceased. Rest In Peace “Hot dog Lady”. (Our nickname for her)💙
I’m a professional cleaner and only use products from The Unscented Company. If I use scented products or products with bleach I get sick. So only unscented products for me.
Great job. You are very thorough. Get a scraper, Scrub Daddy and Power Paste will make it easier.
And lots of bags to take out the “trashes”. 😉
@@pearlsrevealed Auri!!
So happy to see so many Auri fans
I learned years ago an easy all purpose cleaner is 1 Tablespoon liquid laundry soap, 2 Tablespoons dish soap and warm water in a big spray bottle. Shake it up. This can be used on anything. If you spray it on a dirty wall, the dirt will run down. I have used a Libby mop with Lemon floor cleaner to clean walls of a smokers apt. Also when I was a kid, I helped my Grandma to clean yellow smoker walls with warm bleach water. I no longer use bleach in cleaning due to sensitivities. I also have a small steam cleaner for cleaning with less chemicals.
Thank you,,,,i will try it next time. I use also laundry powder to clean bathrooms and scrubbing it at the kitchen zink.
Newbie here and I absolutely an so happy I found you! I am loving this series! Im binging it now lol. These types of series are some of my favorite. I am a big fan of Living with Cambriea and she has a series something similar where she goes to hoarded homes or maybe just messy homes due to whatever reason and she would get them cleaned up for them and I just love that idea but hadnt found any other series quiet like it...till urs! Helping these people is something they will forever remember. Its a blessing to get that kind of help. God Bless You!
Watch ; AURIKATARIINA.
@@sisutytto8110 yes!!! I watch her also. She is amazing!!!
Yes I watch them both too! Love these videos! Is there anyone else lol vc I love to see these videos of the most messy but then looks super clean after!
@@hotmesstess9723 I just recently also found a page called Midwest clean ir something like that I cant rememvber the exact name but its a guy and he's working on a hoarded house now.
@@Kygrl8 ty! I'll look it up ❤️
TSP cleans everything it won't hurt the paint either. It is powder dilute in warm water. Gloves definitely
Now this is something else! You definitely go beyond clearing and cleaning the floors and surfaces! And you’re right: smells nestle everywhere, on the walls, furnishings, furniture… I do hope this helps people to get back on track.
You did an amazing and thorough job! I use to clean houses and had to clean a house that they smoked for years the carpet was crunchy and the mirrors where stained yellow and the smell, lol. You are an amazing person. Have a wonderful week.
I would definitely recommend the Zep foaming wall cleaner!!! I've used degreasers, all purpose sprays, soft scrub, and even magic erasers.. nothing gets doors and walls as clean, and nowhere near the amount of scrubbing!
I’m wondering what you used (cleaning solution wise) to spray on the walls and ceilings that cut that nicotine stain so well? I use to use oil soap and ammonia in hot hot water .. it did very well taking that star off but I had to change the water frequently.... you did a great job!
Thanks for no judgement. Really important. Resulted in my subscription!
Spray on scrubbing bubbles let sit for about 10 minutes the wipes off, scrub as needed but this loosens the soap grime and buildup up. Much less scrubbing but good results
One of the things that you can also do is use car Detailing products to perform cleaning in the house too.. I do that and food for thought. 😉👍
I admire you for helping your friend! You are a saint!
You are simply the best! Thanks for a beautiful inspiration when I do need it!..🌹
WOW!! You are an AMAZING cleaner. I have never seen anyone scrub the ceilings/walls/door/frame before. The floors were so shiny after you scrubbed them. Great job!!
Maybe because those other cleaning video’s aren’t cleaning up a hoarders home where there is cigarette stains from smoke, on the walls or ceiling. There are other video’s of people cleaning up a hoarders house where they do clean every part of the home from top to bottom. The other cleaning videos, their homes are cleaned daily so there’s no gross stains or smells all over their home or walls or ceiling.
There is a Chinese channel that has like 10 people coming into the apartment and they clean everything. You see the walls are yellow. It's gross but satisfying
@@estherross1 oh can you tell me the channel?
You gave them a good start.
Hopefully they will see it and want to keep it clean.
You are truly a blessing!!! Try Purple Power for cleaning any and everything!! You can find it in a purple jug in the automotive section of WalMart. Tfs
Not judging just saying that I’ve been dealing with MDD my entire life, like horrible depression, anxiety disorder, and PTSD… I’m a clean freak!!! Plus I have horrible back problems and several other physical problems!!! I have difficulty cleaning because of the pain it causes me so takes me a while to get done but I do it!!!
Me too,if my home gets messy,my depression gets worse
Many oftn does not know how to clean,,,,
Even though u could see how much they smoked the bathroom walls looked quite clean but I am comparing them to my really dirty walls u done such a great thorough clean. I'm gonna have A go with mine defo.
Try “steel daddy “ and used with the “power paste” ….its amazing !
Looks great!
Just Subscribed and Wow. Amazing cleaning job
Great job!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your help.
A power scrub brush $8 Amazon. Makes it easier. OCedar spin mop and you can rinse grime out. Two great tools. Awesome job you are doing
You do wonderful work I commend you on helping people.
You are a very hard worker ❤
I grew up in a very strong smelling home from cigarette smoke. I had to clean the nicotine off the walls. Anything that will degrease the walls is good I've used both dawn and murphys oil soap with a magic eraser mop. The best way to do it would be to get trisodium phosphate and mix it carefully according to manufacturer instructions. Its what professional house painters use to get nicotine off walls.
God Bless you. This was a monumental job.
God bless you girl!
Just curious....did you use the same brush to clean the shampoo bottles and other stuff, that you used to clean the toilet?
Yes this worries me too
I saw this too, same brush to clean faecal matter then the sink and taps (faucets). Yuck!
this, when the brush touches the toilet bowl, it should only be used for that!
A good nicotine remedy is white vinegar diluted with water after its been scrubbed off then scrub again, but you can't smoke in the house again otherwise it just sticks worse after cleaning.
Fellow smoker, that's lived in a smokers house my entire life. You can also get these air filters now, I'm not sure what they are called or how they work though.
Thank you ❤
Loving this series, great results. If you’re looking for less strong chemicals then try scrub daddy paste for baths or a magic eraser and washing up liquid. Same for the sinks etc.
Vinegar spray is great for mirrors 🪞
For toilets I use Astonish limescale remover in the bowl and the Astonish anti bac on the toilet. 💕⭐️🎵
You have done a great job. wow
Hello, Gabbi, I'm coming to your channel first of all, to hear your language and your beautiful pronunciation, that absolutely clear for forener. I understand English speakers, but it was hard for me to listen Americans, because sometimes I can't understand some words because of pronunciation. Your speaking is great, it gives me chance to refresh my English and a chance to understand Americans. And of course, your job is great. Greetings from Russia. Thank you)
Watch; AURIKATARIINA.
Soul destroying to work so hard and know they won't maintain it 😩
I wouldn't use the same brush on the toilet and then the sinks. It's impossible to clean let alone sterilise brush bristles.
Seriously you have done an amazing job 👏🏻👍🏻 Not trying to give any shade but, Yes!! please be careful with using the same green brush and gloves after cleaning the toilet and then cleaning all over the rest of the other surfaces😬🙈 (I am hoping you at least changed your gloves and cleaned out the brush before using it again and maybe you don’t actually show that on video here as I know there is a ton of work you are doing here!). Sorry! I don’t mean to be negative but that’s all I kept thinking. I know the place is dirty but definitely don’t want to spread those germs all over the rest of the surfaces.
Otherwise thank you for sharing this series you are so kind doing this for these people.❤️ I really hope once they see their place all clean they will hopefully feel so much better and have the motivation to maintain it 🙏🏼🥰
I was thinking the same thing. 😅
What made you decide to go back and help if they didn’t bother to go throu the boxes and try to keep somewhat clean
Probably because she is a friend and they are struggling with a mental health disorder. They are not lazy. They are not willfully ignoring the task to go through things. They are fighting depression and anxiety on a daily basis. You don’t know what is going on with them or what has happened in their life which is affecting their ability to deal with their home… Have a little compassion…
Love your videos!! To help with the scrubbing you can purchase various grades and shapes of brushes that you can attach to a cordless drill. Saves the arms a bit!! Hope this helps. 🙂
Yes i did that,, that is a good idea and cheaper.
You have to tell me what type of cleaner you have in the pressure sprayer. It works really well.
Brilliant!
If you put some water with a few drops of dish soap and a tablespoon or so of vinegar in a jar. Set it on the counter in the kitchen and the fruit flys will be drawn to it and drown.
I do that,,,it is the best thing to do.
Great job! I love cleaning and love to watch cleaning videos!! Zep is a good wall cleaner just an FYI ❤😊
I appreciate your method of cleaning, very thorough. Thanks for sharing.
I just binge watched this whole series! You are amazing! I wish you lived in Utah, I'd pay you to come and help me clean/sort one room full of crafts! lol!
thanks for helping
After my (now ex) husband told me he wanted a divorce i fell in a deepest hole of depression and i started to develop OCD and cleaned for hours on end! (Even i just cleand in the morning i cleaned the whole apartment in the afternoon again.... that's is the opposite side of the coin... and now i work so much in the summertime holidays season taking care of my very ill and disabled sister... 70 hours /week and my apartment has a different appearance, today is the first afternoon i have off since April! And i watch your video🤣
You have more patience than I do. God bless you! Hope the animals this person has are doing okay.
You are very brave!
Wow! What did you use to get the ring off the inside of the toilet bowl? Is that a special kind of brush? It looks like it might be a Libman Heavy Duty scrub brush. I always have to use a pumice bar on it.
You Gabbi are a good person. May I suggest a respirator. Stay safe girl.👍
Omg so glad I found your channel I love your videos!! 🥰
I have a friend who’s a extremely heavy smoker, everything is brown with nicotine. I once washed her bathroom windows and the water was brown. Smokers can’t smell how bad they and there home smell’s, they’re immune to it
So true! My husband smoked in our house when we first got married. When he quit, the smell really bothered him.
We cleaned the carpets, furniture, cleaned and painted the walls which were disgusting. Finally got the smell out of our house! That was 30 years ago and no one has smoked in our house since!
When your doing the ceilings and even the walls,using Clorox use protective eye wear
Awesome job.
I’ve seen videos of orange products like Orange Glo or the L.A.’s Totally Awesome equivalent work well on nicotine stains on walls.
oh cool! i have some of the LA's stuff so I'll bring that along with me! thank you!
I used LA Awesome on my mother in law's home (hoarder and smoker). It took the nicotine right off the ceiling and walls. Great job!
Nice job. I love the videos How do you keep bleach spots off your cloths?
you will definitely breathe in less chemicals if you could dip your cleaning cloths in it instead of spraying it. i love this video.
To make it easier use a stiff bristle broom to scrub the ceiling and walls oof shower stalls ,spray with water ,then dry.You are done.
Hi I just found your channel good to watch
I have a question I saw you use that green hard brush for the toilet and later also for the sink, is that the same brush? or do you have several of them ? NO HATE
Good job--- just please be careful when spraying on the ceiling as the liquid flies back on you. Use a lot of vinegar. 😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏
BRAVISSIMA!Mi sono appena iscritta, mi piace come lavori!Un saluto dall'Italia !😊
They will need to not smoke in the house anymore or it will always smell.. bravo to you for cleaning this house.. I've been there before helping someone with depression and hoarding
I hope you get paid for this
You are amazing.
If anyone cleans places regularly that has smell, get a commercial ozone generator. Worth the money. Or hire a clean up company to just drop one off for a couple days and pay the rental. Gets rid of ANY smell as long as the source is removed. Mildew, smoke, oils, etc.
Good idea for this home.
Don't worry, I can vividly smell that house. My exgf and her family were smokers, she ended up moving into her old family home after we broke up. I helped her move in and I can't describe the smell of a house that 4 people have smoked in constantly for 30 years
You are AWESOME!!!! WOW!WOW!!!!!
With two smokers in the house,the smell is not going to go away until they quit smoking,unfortunately.😟
yeah it really doesnt seem like it, the smoke smell is still just as bad in there as the day i started:(
@@getitdonewithgabbi Maybee an aircleaningmachine ????
Does anyone know what cleaner is in the big sprayer she udues on everything?
New 🎉subbie 🎉 I’ve been binge watching your video and it has inspired me to do a deep clean in my home 🪞🖼️🛋️🛏️🛌🪣🧼🛀🧻🚽🚿🪠🧽🛁🦠🚰🪑🚪
Does it appear to you that the cats are being properly cared for? Looks like the food and water bowls needed filling. Poor kitties living in that environment. 😪
im not sure what the day to day situation has been but every time i go over there now the litter boxes are cleaned, not sure if thats getting done just because im coming over but things were definitely no good before:(
Those poor cats have to smell that tar and nicotine daily. It is hard for a small animal to breathe that stuff. They will probably get ill and die before their time. No kidding. That is pure and simple animal cruelty. Makes me very upset!
Just wondering did the stop smoking? Not sure if it was worth your time and effort if they hadn't stopped smoking.
My family and I are in dire straights. My husband of 28 years was severely injured back at the end of June 2022 and he had emergency brain surgery so he lost his ability to ever work or do anything right now or for next 2-3 years. This being said, we were homeless from Jan 02, 2022 to 06/24/22 living in a 20 year old trailer that has since fallen apart. Table bed broke, counter where sink and stove were broken apart, shower leaked very badly and toilet did not work. Anyway, when my husband was hurt, it happened while he was at work. So his company has put me, his wife, and our 3 kids and 2 cats, into hotel rooms. We are trying so hard to save money so we can rent an apartment or a house. We are thinking we will be getting an apartment within the next 30 days. I have learned so much from all of you UA-cam ladies and I have told our sons that we are going to make our new home ready for daddy to come home too and it will be 100% cleaned every single day and thankfully, none of us smoke. My mom has smoked since she was 13 and she is in a nursing home at age 81 and doing remarkably well. But growing up with her smoking was bad for us and also good for us. If she was out of cigarettes she beat us up!!! Plus she smoked inside and the walls of her house were brown, her car was broken inside and everything smelled so bad!!!!
Oh dear,,,,that is heartbreaking. I really hope y are doing better and getting your apartment soon. Take care.
would it help the person to have big trash cans in every room?
How can you use the Clorox cleaner without it bleaching the carpet and other surfaces?
Are they going to continue to keep up all your hard work after you’re done? I completely understand depression and letting your house get out of hand, but throwing cigarette butts all over the house/floor is just gross and lazy in my opinion 🤷🏻♀️ and if they have cats, that’s very sad. What if they eat them. They could get so sick. I’m not trying to be be rude. Some comments come across rude as you can’t really judge the tone of a person :) you did a great job though!
I also wonder. I'm not judging either because I know how hard it can be. But it does make me sad that they force their pets to live like that as well. I really hope they can get more help and improve their habits for the sake of themselves as well as the living beings in their care. The pets deserve better too
Damn, I moved into a forner tennant chainsmoker home and had to renovate it all floors to ceilings, it smelled that bad.
Your client might need strategically placed ashtrays in all the rooms. Large ones. In the bedroom episode you say that you are committing to 2x a week, hope it helps!
I have a question. Well, a couple questions. You do a LOT of work there. Wouldn’t it be ideal if the homeowners who created the mess helped you clean it? Would they be more motivated to keep it up if they have invested their own sweat and time into it? Also, did they quit smoking? Because otherwise all that nasty residue will be back in no time.
The floor looks like it's relatively new.
G'day, Gabbi! I'm just curious. Do you have a friend named Matt who has helped you with the house or is he one of the residents?
hes my partner lol I tend to talk about him like everyone knows who he is but hes rarely in my videos!
How does someone get in touch with you to clean their home?