Cleaning extremely cluttered bedroom for single mom w/ ADHD w/ 3 kids for FREE
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2023
- I am helping this single mom of 3 kids by helping her clean her extremely cluttered bedroom. Mom suffers from ADHD and her oldest is autistic which has been a challenge. There are also other mental health challenges here as well, but Mom is in a better place, has a new job, and is making efforts to clean up her dirty and cluttered home.
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We all have struggles don’t judge unless you walk in their shoes. This mom needs help . And you are very kind
Thank you so much🥰
I just love how thorough you are. Like doing the laundry that she couldn’t do and getting those carpets so clean. Those are the things that really allow for a fresh start/reset-not having to worry about any hold over mess. You are amazing!
Thanks so much! 😊
I wondered about the overwhelming amount of laundry - wow! Great job!
We don't want Mack showing up at our house spin kicking the crap out of us !!! You, like Barbie, are so kind to these folks who need help. Am very excited about the collab.
Lol! Thanks so much!
Sometimes people do need a kick in the butt in order to wake up to a situation
@@246lostMack from Midwest Magic Cleaning only spinkick dirt not people 😊
People do not understand the mental challenges of ADHD and the fact they aren't lazy, uncaring, etc. It is literally a mind thing. They see the mess, are ashamed they can't control it and have such guilt until they click and find the thing that helps them do things like cleaning, answering texts or even brushing their teeth. I am so grateful people like you exist helping lighten their burden without being judgemental. Your videos are awesome!
its a lack of executive function
@autobotdiva9268 hmmmm... that could be. I'm very new to this. But how does that explain me falling asleep immediately after a strong cup of coffee?
@@kylaallen822 1. ask dr for a micro nutrient bloodwork or basic bloodwork, you might be lacking vitamin d3, b12?
try google nest or alexa in your bedroom, livingroom and kitchen (i know its extra) and google calendar or apple?
2. you need 6 cleaning bathroom supplies in a clear tote: spic n span or whatver you like, awesome, fabuloso; comet cleanser or bar keepers; windex; toilet bowl cleaner; paper towels; gloves.
3. coffee wont probably wont help you as you thrive on dopamine. set a 10-20 minute timer for household tasks.
4. minimalism is a MUST.
5. try loop earbuds
#adhdadvocate #dysgraphiaadvocate #dyspraxiaadvocate
If she can pay her bills and go out and buy all this junk she can clean up, I think a lot of people have too many excuses. My brother had paranoid schizophrenia and could keep his room clean
@@Magdalena287 he had schizophrenia? when was it cured?
The fact that she could ask for help is one step forward 😊
If everyone was perfect. They wouldn't make pencils with erasers. But this helps with how to clean (if) they had a problem like this. This was so nice! If you need help. There is no shame in asking for it. Thank you for being able to help this person. Have a super day!
Very true! Thanks for sharing.😊❤️
This is one of my favorites with the sped up video with you narrating because it shows how much work was done. And I think I heard you say on one of your videos that you were boring, something like that, and you most definitely are not boring! You have a lovely voice and my respect for how much you helped this lady! Can’t wait to see you, Barbie and Mack clean together.
Thank you. You're so sweet! I'm feeling a little more confident with every video.😊❤️
Me, Mack, and Barbie are having a great time!🤗
You are so patient, I would be overwhelmed tackling such a project. I admire you for helping people and being so gracious.
Why, thank you. ❤️
Yes, she is a blessing
Can’t wait for the collaboration! As always, an amazing job and think it’s awesome that the homeowner is there working and chatting with you. You are so right, we all have issues or challenges to overcome whether it be being able to clean and organize, lose weight, smoking, alcohol, drugs, etc. I give the person so much credit for taking the first step and humbling themselves to ask for help, that’s huge and I so admire her for that. In this chaotic world, divided and always critical of someone for something…the world would be so much better if people would just be kind to one another❤
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You need contractor size bags.....sorry
Beautifully said and I wholeheartedly agree.
I am so happy to have found your channel last week. You have motivated me this week to do some house cleaning and have removed 4 boxes of stuff from my house! You are doing a great service for the people you are helping. Life changing stuff. Thank you so much for your good soul!
Thank you. I love hearing that my videos motivate people to clean and declutter, so thank you for sharing that.🥰
I watch a lot of these channels. The one thing none of the UA-camrs suggest to the people they help is to have a small rubbish bin in every room. Yes even living rooms. Also a laundry bin in every bedroom and bathroom. Where the house has multiple people living or children. It helps if they gave a bin close by for rubbish and a laundry bin to put dirty clothes in as they change or unpack sports bags. It makes it easy for the people cleaning to just gather all the bins every week and throw it in the outside bin or sort some into the recycling. Just something I found works nice. Even a rubbish bin in the garage, to take rubbish out of vehicles straight away.
One of the best ideas I ever heard about saving kids' schoolwork is to hang it on your refrigerator and take a picture of it all. Then you can throw out the "paper" but keep the memories
ADHD come with side effects of depression and anxiety. Folks adapt to living like that, and it becomes their norm. If one of her kids left the waffle in there, it could easily go unnoticed. There's also the anxiety of the mess that causes us to just put our heads down, slap on a pair of imaginary blinders, and scurry past without really looking at the chaos. It also, personally, makes me feel ill to know that I am the cause of such a situation and that I'm unable to remedy it. It makes me feel weak, broken, etc... It's a vicious cycle. The clutter grows like a tornado sucking up more and more debris. So thanks for helping those of us who can't always help ourselves 💕
Me .
Accurate assessment 👏
Well said ✨💖✨
You said it just as it is. Not everyone is the same and I know that I am becoming really tired of judgmental self righteous people .There should be more people like you as that is what we were commanded to be. Kind, loving and forgiving. Step up and offer to help someone who's brain is wired a little differently than ours. The rewards are truly amazing!!!
Exactly! I have been tremendously blessed by taking this approach. I just think, if all my flaws were out there for the world to see, I would love for someone to graciously accept me as I am anyway.🥰
She did a great job on the closet. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of guidance especially with ADHD and that makes all the difference in the world.
I totally understand this woman and her problems. I don't have kids, but I married extreme ADHD and he keeps me on my toes. Thank God I have a biweekly house cleaner. :)
I think your analogy comparing anorexia to someone not seeing this level of mess is spot on, I never thought of it that way. Also a question, I wonder if just throwing everything away on the floor wouldn't be better, although very wasteful?? I think if people haven't worn clothes/blankets in months do they even need them? To wash and put them away and keep up with them may be part of their overwhelm....Just curious. I really enjoyed this video, good luck with the collab!!!!
That would have been hard for me just to throw them away, but after getting them washed quickly by taking them to the laundromat, she was able to go through them really quickly and donated a whole bunch. She still had more to sort through when I left, but she was making great progress.👍
I truly understand the struggle with clutter.. I have realized that it is not all my stuff but, the soon to be ex has put the organization and the storage of everyones belongings on my shoulders. I am looking forward to a new beginning, watching your videos gives me hope, thank you.
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Rolled up socks drive me mad! It is gross opening out the stinky socks of another person. I probably need to speak to my family about this issue today!
😅My son David's socks 🤢
@@marystrenke3050😂 i always hold my breath
So gratifying to see such supportive comments on this group. I am glad I found you thru Midwest Magic Cleaning!
Me too!!
I used to help people clean when younger like this too. Also did yard work for others. Just subscribed. Wish I still could help people like that again. I watch these so I do not get like that. I am downsizing anyway and getting rid of extras. Even though my house doesn't look like this it is running over with stuff. Stuff keeps you a prisoner in your home. My house is so much easier to dust now and clean. My closets garage and sheds are overflowing with junk. I even downsized my holiday decorations, and it is freeing. instead of thanksgiving decor I just change out floral arrangements and greens, pillow covers, and throws, add a pumpkin here or there and I am loving it. Christmas, redo table tops no more than three things on table or buffet. Again, change out throws and pillow covers. Outside this year just two wreaths lighted in windows, big ones and pine fake garland on top of door with lights. Took my latter potholder off ceiling. Tired of dusting it. I took boxes of decor off walls and only have a few pieces up now. Candle sconces, metal things, cross wall, all gone. Just a picture above sofa which I change out for seasons, Fall and winter an old painting, Christmas a wreath and mirror, spring summer a floral picture. Peace! All vases stay the same accept Christmas on tables. It was fun going through stuff and getting rid of it and only buying what I really like and getting rid of the rest. Easy Peezy to keep it all clean and manageable now. I can do my whole house dust, vac, mop, glass in a few hours now.
I love this! You are exactly right! When you have too much stuff, it is like a prison. You are a slave to your things because every single item you bring into your house is one more item you have to take care of. I would much rather spend my time making fun memories than taking care of stuff. I love that you have been able to reduce down and that you found peace by doing so.🥰
My mother-in-law taught her boys how to take off their socks so that they were always right side out, same with T-shirt and pants. In the 44 years I was with her son I never had to turn anything right side out. WAY TO RAISE YOUR SONS Loretta!
Edit: That was an amazing before and after! You're a miracle worker. Have you ever tried 20-Mule Team Borax in your carpet cleaner? That's what I used to get out stubborn stains, but my stubborn stains were way less than what's on that carpet, but it might work.
Raising a boy I never would’ve thought of something like this to teach particularly but I probably will now 😂❤
@@MSHoneybee210 His future wife will thank you.
That is definitely something you have to teach boys. My younger son always takes his clothes off to where they are inside out and it drove me crazy enough that I told him I was done doing his laundry, so he's been doing all of his own laundry the last 3 years.😄
I haven't used borax specifically for carpet stains, but I actually forgot to mention what I used to treat the stains with in this video, which was OxiClean. It worked better the second time I cleaned the carpets because I let it soak for a little bit longer.
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp Agh!!! I HATE when they do that! 😖 Growing up, my dad and brother were very clean and organized. So I wasn't prepared for a husband and tween who are not. I've asked and asked and asked for them to make sure their socks are not left in a bunched up ball and for clothing to be a right-side-out before putting in the laudry. But nooooooo.... it ight last for a day or two, but that's it. 😂 But, it does takes me that much longer since I have to do that while sorting the laundry. Let's not even talk about how dirty and sweaty those sock are, too! haha (We won't even start about them leaving socks anywhere and everywhere in the house. 😂 Grrrrr!!!)
I should try teach my kiddos this too. I always have to pull them the right way out to wash, then inside out to dry on the line so sun damage is limited, then pull them right way out again to fold. 😂
You are such a kind soul and non-judgemental about your clients.
Executive dysfunction is part of several neuropsychological conditions like ADHD, autism, depression etc. It includes issues with initiating and finishing tasks, focus, planning, and impulse control. (I have autism myself, and this is a big one.)
For someone with ADHD that room would be so overwhelming to try to tackle alone. I can say for sure that that person does not want to live that way. That family seems to need help setting up some systems for success to keep an orderly home. You are so wonderful for helping this family. Thank you for sharing.
I have adhd too and I can say that help even one time, being shown/taught/setup correctly can go a VERY long way. Home keeping has never gotten this out of hand for me but I completely understand how things can take much much longer to grasp when trying to figure it out on one’s own.
Thank you both for adding your ADHD perspective. I think it's really validating to hear each other's experiences and to know that you aren't alone in the struggle.🥰
Wow, you put a video up while having this busy weekend! 💪🩵 Personally I love these declutter/organizing jobs as much as cleaning! 🩵 You created a healthier home for this family!
Yes, I didn't want to skip a week when I have gained so much momentum from the shout out that Mack did for me last week, so I'm trying to post a weekly video no matter what right now even if it needs to be a little shorter, like next week will probably be a little shorter. I just finished watching your video while I was waiting for all of the video that we took today to upload to my computer. Amazing job!❤️❤️
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp Exciting! Oh right, that is smart thinking! 💪😉
What a refreshing difference! The clutter makes me claustrophobic.
Great, that you’re doing the laundry as well. Obviously this is often something the owner is overwhelmed with
1. Wow!? Wasnt expecting a video with busy schedule with the upcoming collaboration!!
2. Going above & beyond!! Shampoo and doing her laundry!!
3. Wow, people....?!? "Ye without sin, cast the 1st stone "..." walk a mile in their shoes "!!?? Why must be haters!!!?? Incredible job!! Sooo satisfying!! Safe travels, have fun: and cant wait for the next videos!! God bless 🎉❤🎉❤
Be safe!!
Yes, I felt I still needed to do a video since my channel is still fairly new and I don't want to upset the algorithm by missing a week... haha!
And, yeah, I cannot believe the amount of super judgmental comments on last week's video when I really hadn't even told much of this person's story. Sad that people feel like they need to dump all their judgments on the very people who need acceptance and love in order to make any changes.
Thank you for your kindness!🥰
I smiled when you held up some treasures that you discovered in the mess. Makes it more fun! 💙😊
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Wow! You really know how to tackle the mess. That’s the hardest part for me is to not be overwhelmed and just do it! Thanks for the inspiration ❤
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With me too
Sometimes, all it takes to motivate someone to start a big project is to help them and spend time with someone that care and won't judge. No one has the right to judge anyone else
Thank you. Absolutely! And it really is amazing how much people are motivated by just having someone there to help them get started and to listen to their story and not judge them for it. I'm learning a lot about the struggles people go through. It's very eye-opening and makes me feel very grateful for what I have.
Kuddos to this mom for reaching out for help. She is actually setting a good example for those kiddos - we ALL need help from time to time. Sounds like she could use the help of a professional organizer after you’re gone but not sure how much they cost 😬
I checked in my area once and they ranged from $35-$75 an hour, but that was a few years ago. I wasn't really looking for an organizer I was trying to figure out what I could charge to organize other's homes. After watching UA-cam videos, I realized some homes were way beyond what I was willing to organize.
Yes, she definitely would benefit from a professional organizer. I actually would love to spend a few more weeks at this house just getting it in order. Unfortunately, because of her ADHD and having some anxiety about some of the big changes, she asked if we could just be done after I cleaned the kitchen and her bedroom and bathroom. She was very appreciative for the help, but she was starting to feel overwhelmed with all of the changes, which I can kind of understand. It is a lot all at once. She was actually making some good progress on her own though, so I'm hopeful that she will continue decluttering at the very least. I'm going to reach out to her again in a couple of months and see if she needs more help.
Yup, a “professional organizer”. That’s the only thing she needs….. That will fix everything. 👍
You're so right about everybody needing more grace and to show more grace towards others. Also Mack says " Suck It". Great job 👍
I have a little unsolicited advice about the home owner asking for the breaks/a stop. I also have ADHD, and would be extremely overwhelmed with this transformation. It's wonderful, don't get me wrong, I'd be so happy, but it would also be stressful.
Something that could help would be to make a map of the room, and list where everything is? Or spend an hour going over where everything has been put, and maybe reorganise with the homeowner for how they actually use the space (it's not going to be typical) if it is "wrong" for them. Labels on the cupboards, and draws would also be helpful for the initial period when they are relearning their space. With ADHD if things are behind doors, they almost do not exist anymore, it's not quite a lack of object permanence, but it's close. We only look for things when we need them NOW, and get distracted so it's important we know where things are because I know at least I personally flip out and meltdown if I can't find it right away. Spending that hour showing where everything is will help give people a rough idea where to start looking.
We also need things right where you use them. Because we tend to not be able to organise everything we need to finish a "project" if things aren't where we need to use them, it's a lot of walking back and forth to go get that thing as it comes up. (an example from my life is that I will frequently go to the car, then realise I need keys, so go back inside and get my keys. Then I might go shopping because that was the goal, but realise at the checkout that I didn't bring my wallet because I didn't think about that part of shopping until I reached the till. My grocery store knows my face, and just points to where I can store my trolley to run home to get my wallet, because they are so use to me doing it.)
Also if it's possible to slow down the process, I know you can't just go for an hour or two each day so the change is a little more gradual, but if it can be spread out a little more that might be helpful. I know once those rooms are done, I'm going to be trying my hardest to keep on top of them. And it may be too much to have three rooms to suddenly try and keep on top of all at once, and the feeling of "failure" may be overwhelming (even if there wasn't also three children to care for, at least one with additional needs (ADHD is genetic, as is autism), and a job on top, it's a LOT! Hats off to the home owner!!). Plus knowing that cruel people will be judging.
I'd love to see you and the homeowner be able to work on this house more together, but for now, I can see why the breaks were needed. But also want to thank you so much for helping this family out so much. ❤
Thank you for your "unsolicited advice."😜 It is helpful to get perspective from other people who also have the same struggles. I've been learning a lot more recently about all of this and I'm understanding it a little better. I do hope that with a little break, she will be able to allow me to continue to help her. Of course, I really hope that she can just do this on her own, but it sounds like with the ADHD there are a lot of good intentions that never come to fruition, so I will gladly help her again if she will have me back.🥰
Yes. Just the fact that she wanted to do it slower and more methodically, is a sign she wants control and to look over and touch every item. I see that in hoarders show all the time. They become comfortable among the chaos. And some feel lost without it.
Amazing transformation! That room looked like a bedroom again. I hope the resident will find it much easier to keep it tidy now.
I hope so too!
That is a big difference!! wow! I don't know about anyone else but my mom raised me with this"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" And that is how I raised my kids, who raised their kids. Like you said " You don't know all the facts" I hope you have fun with Mack and Barbie, I am looking forward to watching from all of you how it goes. 😁 Have a safe journey!!
Right?! It's just so crazy to me that grown adults can still be so mean. Thank you for your comment. I'm having a blast with Mack and Barbie!
I just adore your comments about the previous video's comments. We all need to stop and remember that people are all just doing the best they can. I didn't see the nasty comments, and I'm glad. You know, I have ADHD, depression, and anxiety and I'm 7 years clean from a long hard drug addiction. My house has never been quite this bad, but close, and you don't know what her backstory is. Never judge a person until you've walked a mile in their shoes! ❤
Yes, it's sad that I have to remind grown adults to be nice. 🤦♀️That's amazing that you have been 7 years clean. Congratulations!👏🥰
Around thirty (!) years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD when my three sons where young. My coping skills couldn't handle the added load. Body doubling can be a big help. Also when I look at a photo of a room I see the problems much easier. Thank you for helping her. Have fun at the hoarder house. As always, Suck It! 😁
That's a great idea to take a picture. Thank you for your perspective on this. And we are having a blast at the hoarder house! It's so amazing!🤗
I was so happy when you said you were taking all the clothes to the laundromat! Otherwise it never would have been done and sorted, it was too much. What a great job you did in this home 😃 Bon voyage, looking forward to see all of your videos from the collaboration!
Unbelievable transformation.. I can only imagine how refreshing it must be for this single mother with children and one with special needs, it gives her a fresh start, why she is get back on her feet.
Yes, I really hope so.🙏
For an autistic child or add child this would be overwhelming to live in. I really hope she gets the help she needs and then The kids will have a better chance at not repeating this behavior.
You did an amazing job on the carpets. We used to have Berber carpet and it wears like heaven, but it stains like hell. I always had to clean it with sudsing ammonia. But it does take it up. That’ll be some thing you can think about. I’m so glad the lady ask you for help. I have a daughter that needs help terribly but her husband won’t let me come in. So when he starts a new job… I will be there to help her go through things and get it under control.
Thank you for the tip about the sudsing ammonia. And I hope you are able to make some headway with your daughter's home!🙏
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp make sure you wear a mask or work in a well ventilated area. The ammonia can be very overwhelming. But it is amazing how much it can clean. It’s also great on porcelain tubs
Oh wow Bonnie! That was so satisfying! Thanks for that one, and what perfect timing. I didn't know how I'd get through my weekend while you and Barbie and Mack were all off having fun together. LOL Super excited to see what you guys can do together, and watching your channels all grow.
Same
Super job Bonnie! There needs to be rules, no eating in rooms other than the kitchen #1. Too much stuff. Like you said there's underlying issues at play here. When you have ADHD the amount of stuff you have needs to be limited...less stuff = less stress! Plus having organized places to put things, a list of chores to accomplish everyday so things stay organized. Children need to be taught these things. My guess is this Mom gives in to the children whenever they throw a fit. Being a single parent makes everything more difficult. Making chores fun by dancing and singing with a song helps. Thanks for helping this Mom get to a point of organized in this room. Now rules and chores lists need to be made. Perhaps some family therapy would help also.
I've recently been going pretty cut-throat with saving my kids' artwork/stories. I'm ONLY keeping items that they REALLY put their creativity into... stories, special pictures (not even all!), and that's about it!
I’m so excited for your calibration with Mack and Barbie. This was a lot of work wow!. Those ppl who complain don’t mind watching lol. Can’t make some ppl happy. This video was so satisfying. I’m glad you helped this family. Some ppl just need a little push. ❤
Thank you so much!! You're right. Some people will find something to complain about no matter what.
Thank you for being one of the kind ones.😊❤️
I,m a member of Mack’s channel, and I’m so glad he sent me to you. Suck it! I can’t wait for the collaboration, and future adventures with you!
Awww...thanks so much! I will suck it!😄❤️
You are doing an amazing job for these people that are so overwhelmed!
My husband, of over 52 years, STILL throws rolled up socks in the hamper! He has had triple bypass surgery, and he had a light stroke this past May. I try, very hard, to remember how glad I am to have him still with me so that I don't nag.....much. Oh, but when we were younger and our two boys were at home.....I could NAG!!! LOL
I empathize. My husband of 49 years no longer can put his own socks and shoes on. So I make sure they’re not balled up when I put them in the laundry! And yes, I’m thankful he is still here (Vietnam Vet sprayed with Agent Orange. Has had cancer 5 times. As he says, still kickin’ but not too high 😅)
You helping her is the jump start I think she needed ❤🥺
I'm so glad the owner was there cleaning with you. It shows commitment to keeping the house clean.
Yes, I'm trying to require this of them for at least one of the days I am working there. But I understand sometimes they can't get work off or can only work with me for a few hours. That's fine as long as I feel like they are trying.
Oh wow, that’s an incredible transformation! Thanks for helping her.
Oh, my head hurt with the waffle & floor crumb shot 😢
You did a great job on her room.
I would like to see it in a month.
That's really nice that you clean people home that really needs help with there problem I hope she get all the help she needs God bless.
You did an amazing job! I am sure that you have given this mom a fresh start and I am sure she is grateful!
Thank you so much!
You’re a blessing for this mom and her family. Created a little sanctuary for her.
We all need grace and help from time to time.
Love the scrubbing sounds when you're cleaning the carpet stains! 🙂
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I'm excited to be joining you today, at the recommendation of Mack, the Midwest Magic Cleaning wiz😅! And so excited for the collaborative effort you, Barbie and Mack have taken on and anxious to see the videos you all do for us. New subscriber. Appreciate what you guys do for people for free and hopefully you are all making a positive impact on these people's lives going forward ❤
I'm so glad you're here! This collab has been super fun so far. Just ending day one by responding to all of these comments that came in throughout the day while I was busy cleaning. And, yes, I hope we are making a positive impact. At the very least, it positively impacts me. I feel my best when I'm helping others.🥰
My tip and it may not be for everyone I always buy the same socks. The time this saves is absolutely worth not having fun socks. I suggest everyone try it and they will thank me.
I’ve seen others do that. Good idea.
Thank you for reminding the people that not everyone is the same and to try not to judge.
While I don't have children, I do have a husband (for whom his mother did everything) whom I am teaching how to shop, clean and do laundry, as I am 10 years older. I suffer from a consistently messy home, but it is because I have so many projects and their supplies and they have taken over my life. Twice hubby "cleaned" my areas, and nearly died/received a divorce because of it. I spent good money to build a studio to help clear the house of most of my overflow, but I will never be a neat person. I am clean, but overloaded with stuff. I have depression, ADHD and a need to create. Hopefully, I will live long enough to leave behind pretty things, artfully speaking. Hopefully hubby will live long enough to bury me. LOL
Excellent commentary!!! So enjoyable and I loved the reminder about each one of us having an issue with something
Wow! What a difference you made! Such a satisfying transformation! The wardrobe the home owner worked on looked amazing too! Thanks so much for helping this lady 🙂👍
What a beautiful gift you give. ....not only the help, but understanding we could all use a little grace for our struggles....as someone who s also struggled with organizing overwhelm, thank you...and I hope I can draw hope from this for my own life as I'm faced with my house and my moms since she passed on
Thank you! And best of luck to you with your own organizing. 🙏I'm sure that's very overwhelming to also deal with your mom's things as well.
Wow fantastic transformation! Can't wait for the collab!
So satisfying to watch the transformation, you did an amazing job Bonnie!
Thank you so much!
I’m so happy you put this up to tide us over during The Big Clean! You’re the best!
Oh, I’ve watched to the end now. Incredible job! I know she’s happier now.
Yay! Thank you for watching!😊❤️
It’s only in the last few years that I’ve recognised that my feelings of overwhelm that completely disable me, lack of organisation (despite trying lots of different strategies to overcome this) and inability to ‘see’ things when they’ve been there for a while is likely down to ADD. We don’t really eat in the bedroom so it’s never been full of food or plates but I have had piles of clean laundry sitting for months and paperwork, books and random tat just piling up. I’m getting better at dealing with it before it’s unmanageable now and I’d love to help others get on top of things.
This is my very favorite thing to hear in the comments. A lot of the people I help also want to help others after they've been able to get on top of their own mess. It's such a heartwarming thing to hear! If you truly do want to help someone else who might be struggling with this, maybe consider putting a post on your local Facebook Community page and let people know you would love to offer some free help for someone who might be struggling with mental health issues or other health issues and have just gotten behind on their housework and could use some help. Of course, be safe about it. I have found it's usually easy to tell if someone is trying to lure you into an unsafe situation. Most people on Facebook already have their profile set up with pictures of themselves and family and that's usually enough for me to feel comfortable, but just use some common sense and, if something doesn't feel right, don't go ahead with it. Anyway, that was a long response, but I always like to encourage people who really are wanting to help others with this type of situation because it's such a needed service. Thank you so much for being willing. And I'm so happy that you have been able to get to a place that you can manage your own home.🥰👍👏
I came here from Midwest Cleaning too, and gosh, you're amazing. The world's a better place because of people like you and Mack (and Jason, too).
Thank you for being here!😘
Omg what an awesome before and after!! A lot of hard work but so satisfying to see. You’re awesome! I love doing cleaning like that. I used to help people like that when I was younger, I’m 70 now and have back problems but still clean and help my single son , I taught him how to clean but he somehow doesn’t remember 🙄
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Another astounding job! This lady is so lucky to have your hard work, example and supportive presence. She really made a lot of progress on her wardrobe.
Thank you so much!
The thing that really shines through in your videos is your sincere kindness. So glad I found you via Midwest Magic Cleaning!
Oh thank you!🥰🙏
The room looked amazing when you were done. I am sure she felt so grateful to you. It looked so peaceful.
What an excellent job you did! I hope this inspires her and the kids to keep it up. ❤️
What a fabulous before and after! I’m so happy she was able to do some laundry and declutter on her own! Looking forward to the collaboration!
I have watched a lot of this sort of content as a lapsed/depressed design researcher. I have never seen anyone engage the owner and give them tasks. This is a professional organizational method. Hitting the laundromat -never seen. Removal of carpet stains….never seen. Nothing is hidden away (that is a new problem) or thrown away. There cannot possibly be any trauma for the owner but a 100% solution. This was therapy for the owner and the viewer.
You are an aspiring professional organizer also willing to deep clean. In my experience, this is very rare inside and outside this video platform.
Wow, thanks so much! So very kind of you to say. 😍🙏Yes, I absolutely love it when I can get the owner involved as I would rather they actually participate to increase the chance they will continue the process. Makes more sense than just doing it all myself, though I have done that before and kind of regret it now because those people have probably just gone back to the way things were, unfortunately. There is some pride they feel when they see what they can accomplish.
Thanks so much for your support!
I can only imagine how much the homeowner loved the after.
I'm really looking forward to the collab. What a great team you three are.
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Wow, what an incredible difference. I hope the lovely, tidy, roomy bedroom she now has will help her to feel calm and relaxed when she is in there. Our bedroom can really be our retreat and this is lovely now. I am amazed at how well the carpet came up. It must feel so good to know all that dirt is gone!
Don’t sweat the things you are missing. If he does find the footage you can make some short videos for UA-cam. Or are they called Shorts? You are doing awesome. I’m so excited about the collab. ❤
Yes, they are called shorts. He was able to recover one of the files so far, but it was the one that I wanted the most, 🤗so I will probably just add it into my next video which is still of the same house.
I really love that you help people and that you are not judgmental with those you help. Thank you for your kindness and caring about others. We need more like you. I've never been able to wear high heels either, especially that high. My mom and sister both loved those high heels and unfortunately both had terrible feet problems when they were older.
Thank you so much!❤
Thank you so much for giving us a video before the collab! I can’t wait to see you and Mack and Barbie together.
You bet. I couldn't lose the momentum that my channel has gained since Mack has been promoting it. Just ended our first day together on the collab. They are both amazing people. We are having a lot of fun!
You’re one heck of a lady to help out like that!
You’re such a saint for helping people deep clean with no judgement. You do such an amazing job. I watched your video of doing I believe Mira’s house and it was like night and day with the difference before and after.
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome. As someone who struggles with cleaning at times you’re such a great person
Thanks for this great episode. You did a great job. As far as art and stories go, I took pictures all the art and kept it on a USB stick. I kept the stories because they are so cute!
Thanks for sharing!
that is what you call a transformation. Carpet looks great. Can not wait for the collab. Great job Love Your Channel
Thank you! 🤗
Executive function problem is basically what ADHD is. Depression & anxiety are comorbid conditions.
Her inability to see it is probably kind of like when you put a frog in a pot of water…she’s been living with it so long, she sort of has blinders on.
I have ADHD-C & I learn from watching these videos to set “rules” for myself like NO EATING in the bedroom. The part of me I call “my inner brat” is stubborn & will sometimes break the rules. It’s frustrating, but I generally keep myself on track.
Self talk like “progress, not perfection” helps.
I am thankful for your perspective on this. I'm learning more and more about all kinds of mental health challenges people deal with.
Well done on another fantastic job. This lady was brave to ask for help and she did great on the closet too. Oh the rolled up socks 😵💫😮💨 Fantastic to see all the donations too. Have a fantastic week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏
Thank you so much, Mary! Hope you have a fantastic week as well!❤️
It really takes a very special person to do this kind of ministry. I would not know where to even begin, looking at it all. I have no judgement towards the homeowners, I have depression that manifests itself in other ways, so I get it. God bless you and other people who are willing and able to help, while also being kind. 🙏🏻💜
Love yourvlogs. It inspires me to keep cleaning when I really dont want to.
I'm so glad!💜
What a nice surprise, a video from you as you’re getting ready to travel for the collab. Hope everyone arrived safe (NYC looked bad with the flood…poor Barbie) and became fast friends! ❤️
…Jules in OK🙂
It has been so fun to meet both Barbie and Mack in person. Barbie is so much smaller than I thought she would be and Mack is so much taller in real life. It's pretty amazing that this is finally happening! We are having a lot of fun and we will be doing a live together on Mack's channel tomorrow night. So excited for that!🤗
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp I hope someone gets a pic of Barbie & Mac together!!😉
Thx, will look forward to seeing you all together in the livestream! Enjoy your stay!❤️
We don’t know how blessed we are with our small problems thanks for helping ❤
Between, my youngest daughter is just like this. Usually I clean up her room before she is here and when she leaves again, her room looks like a bomb blew up 😂 I am so thankfull I put hard wood floor in that room. So much faster to clean and wash it 😅
amazing clean up job!!! I can't believe you even did laundry AND carpet cleaning.! wow. That is above and beyond!!!♥♥♥♥
I love both of those things, so it was no problem.😁👍
I can’t wait to see the colab, it’s going to be epic I’m sure
I’m so looking forward to that too!
It has been a fun first day together. Both Mack and Barbie are amazing people!
When you showed that antique waffle in the laundry basket I said "Dammm girl" lol. It happens though, I get it. Awesome job!
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My career was as a Church Administrator for Grace First Presbyterian Church. It’s my oft repeated phrase “Grace First.” We see so much in the church from our members and visitors. You never know what someone else has gone through or is dealing with now. Not everyone can share. All we can do is grant them grace and help where we can. Bless you for all you are doing and for your non-judgmental attitude. 🙏
Thank you for sharing! And Amen to that.😊❤️
Awesome. You are an angel blessing this mama. Loved the video.
Thank you so much!