When we moved 9 years ago, I got a different colored duct tape for each room. Made a legend on a piece of notebook paper and then when we moved I knew the pink duct tape was the kitchen, the blue was the master, the green was the spare bathroom.. etc. Best moving method I have ever used.
Consider asking your landlord to change the padding underneath the carpet. That’s where the smell is coming from. Cat urine is very toxic to breathe. ❤
Yes, the underlay (under the carpet) soaks stuff up like a sponge, and could have a smaller amount cut out and replaced, if the top carpet is in good enough condition. Good idea!
I believe every new tenant deserves new carpet, that would include land of course, if it’s more than a certain time old or in poor condition. And new paint. At the least.
@@HannahRainbow88 any updates with the carpet and padding removed. You are a paying tenant and deserve that for you and your son. I’m sure the last tenant had to pay for the carpet when they moved out, so where is the new. ❤️
Libby, you're such a strong person. You can be incredible proud of yourself for being your honest self, for showing realness and weakness, for your strength throughout this whole difficult process emotionally and physically. I love your videos. They are so motivational and you are just an entertaining person. Been here since storage unit clean out no. 1. Loved going back to your older videos and I am thrilled for every new video coming out. Please keep on going and never forget how awesome you are. All the best to you and Kelly. BTW, German subscriber over here. 😊
If you still can’t get the cat urine smell out, you can try a enzyme cleaner which is the only thing that will break down the urine smell. (Most pet stores will have it.Probably available in the grocery store cleaning aisle in the US as well.) Because you have carpet, you may need to actually dump it into the carpet so it can saturate everything, let it sit for a day or so and then bring it up with a carpet cleaner if it won’t dry on its own. (I foster a lot of cats so this is a regular thing for me 😊 We have a lot of hot dry weather where I live and heated floors so I’ve never had to use the carpet cleaner. I’ve just let the sun or the floor blast it dry.) ❤
Just learned about you and watched your abuse story and first I’m so sorry what you went thru and what you endured in abuse and pain after and all the feelings coming at you like a storm. You are a strong young woman it seems and you have a big new start and also likely will need some support to process all you have been through. I’ve been in not one but two DV situations and get the trapped feeling of a no bruise abuse relationship. It’s awful and so are the bruised ones. For now just know that life is hard but try to remember that you are strong and have been made stronger by proxy of what crap you have been through. The apartment is a stepping stone and you will upgrade when you are ready. If there are areas that are more stinky, try dumping on some nature’s miracle. There’s one for cat urine especially. You are not alone in this process and in sharing a bedroom as a single mom with her kid. As he gets older you might want to set him up with a private space within your home but for now do what works. Sounds like you just need to get settled and take some deep deep breaths once you get settled in. We are all a work in progress. You seem like an amazing person and I wish you a positive move. You’ve got this so much! You can do this!!
Natures Miracle is the BEST for getting rid of cat pee smell. It’s probably soaked through the carpet into the pad underneath. Maybe you can pull the carpet off the tack strips in the closet, roll it up a bit outside the closet, and treat the padding with Natures Miracle. Spritz it on and let it sit a bit, then blot up with paper towels, and let it dry completely (overnight or longer). Then put the carpet back in place and do the same thing with the carpet. If that doesn’t get rid of the smell completely, nothing will. Good luck!
Agreed! Also I moved into an apt that had terrible cat pee smell in one corner and I used carpet shampooer then doused it in a mixture of dawn, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda
Hi Libby, you are just the cutest thing!! I love your point blank attitude, you tell it like it is and I admire that!! Now I wanted to give you a hack for the cat smell!! Get yourself a big glass jar , peanut butter jar whatever you have and get yourself some charcoal, put as much charcoal in the jar as you can and set it in the rooms that smell , you could even put it in a bowl where it’s more open and let the charcoal do its job!! It truly works!! Charcoal will naturally absorb any odors you have , so just set a bowl of it in any room to soak up the odor!! You’re welcome!! 😊😊😊😊
Yes! A bowl of charcoal, or white vinegar, or bicarb (baking soda) are all great to use - separately - as space and textiles deodorisers. Eg. I put a bowl of bicarb in a smelly fridge to soak up the smell, yet be food-safe. ... Anyone else also remember "Shake and Vac"? That was basically bicarb with scent added: sprinkle on carpet/mattress, leave it, vacuum it up. I digress... I add white vinegar to a stale laundry wash (like towels or clothes that were stored in an attic) to get the funk out and soften them. White vinegar is also great for cleaning tiles, windows & mirrors, when mixed with water and maybe a dash of dish soap. (Be wary of natural stone surfaces that it could damage though. If you have those as kitchen counters, you know). Thanks for reminding me about charcoal 😊
Libby, you are doing great as a single parent. You are showing your son that it's perfectly fine to make changes in life when you are not happy. Remember, this is called leading by example. My single mom did the same when I was a kid. Rock on! 🙏🩷🙏
My goodness girlfriend. Really enjoy your videos. You must be one of the most beautiful loving awesome sole on utube. So from all the way from Canada, keep the videos coming and be proud of yourself. You’ve got this girl 😊
glad you are moved now and hope you feeling more settled . i had to move more often than i wanted. I have also had to rip up cat pee carpets as i found no solution for the smell... when i pulled them up it was all through the underlay too... so cleaning the carpets will never solve it.
Hi Libby! Thanks so much for answering my questions! I hope you can take your son to Ireland and Scotland some day. My family went to Ireland before the pandemic and it's a great place!! You're doing great! Hope you're staying cool in this summer heat. It's 100 here today in Virginia! Hugs.
You're doing great! I so wish your new landlord would pull that carpet and pad out. The cat urine will never go away once soaked into the carpet and pad, and it's probably into the subfloor and needs that replaced where the stains are. He doesn't want to replace the flooring but, I would bet you that he kept every penny of the deposit and pet deposit from the last tenant, which he shoul've used to rip those floors out. Cleaners will only mask the cat urine smell for a while and like you said, it comes out again when humidity is up. And it's so bad to be breathing in that ammonia every day. I hope for your sake that he comes around and fixes the issue the correct way. As far as cleaning the cat urine, you have to use an enzymatic cleaner formulated especially for urine. There are many on the market these days that get great reviews. But, my suggestion is to pull the corner of that carpet and pad up and soak not only the carpet but, the pad and subfloor. Follow product directions. I think most tell you to soak the stain and leave it to dry. The enzymes will eat away at the urine. And don't forget the wall and baseboards. Get you an inexpensive black light and shine all over the carpet and walls. Any bodily fluids will glow and you'll know what areas to concentrate on. A magic eraser can work great on stained floors and countertops. Also, peroxide is great for removing some stains, especially bodily fluids like blood. Just use caution with peroxide on certain things, especially carpet or fabric, as it can take the color out. Always spot test any product in a small inconspicuous area before using on a larger area.
Libby When you can, could you afford a bunk bed for your son, you could move the dresser and the light. He could sleep on the top, put the dresser underneath. Put the lamp somewhere else.
If you think you kmow where the urine smell is coming from you should really try NATURES MIRACLE . You find it at the pet store mainly but i have seen it at other stores. I used it when my ferrets would use a corner to do their business and i SWEAR BY THE PRODUCT!! It will take the smell away just follow the directions. 😊❤
I am excited for you to see what your new chapter brings. I think you are a great example of just working hard & plowing through emotions will get us to a different place in the end your helping so many people with your honesty you have lots of cheerleaders in your corner.
I am sure you have already sorted the bedroom out, I thought I'd share what a single mom I know did with her son. They got a loft twin bed to put over the mom's bed (which I think was a full size, but I am sure a queen would work if the head board was on the wall side, which would be the far long side of the twin). That way all the beds are in one area and the desks/seating can be opposite.
You’re funny. You can just work and not talk to us as much, we understand you have a lot to do! Decluttering never ends. But it’s a constant necessity.
I had to move often when my kids were young. I'm older and empty nest now. I kept learning better ways as you are. You handled this a lot better than I did. I think moving = crying every time. I've been able to stay on top of being more minimalist now and moved across the country last year. I had to process a lot to do that. But also I feel lighter and free-er!!
That wire rack in the kitchen, can you hang it on the wall or in a door. Put your spices and whatever on that. It would give you a tad more walking space. You're doing good.
You are completely right, I just stuffed all of our belongings into two shipping containers and moved all over the place, so expensive and wasteful, finally I needed to go through them, I knew there would be stuff in there that would make me upset, I found my ex/late husbands tomerhawk axe which we had to hide to keep alive, for 2 days I shook and cried after finding it then I thought it's just a small axe it can't hurt me and as he died he can't hurt me any more either, now I have a disaster of boxes everywhere of years of stuff to go through, but what I have learnt, anxiety makes you clutter and clutter creates anxiety so around and around you go. Finally when you realise it you can change but now most of the stuff I simply don't want anymore as I've changed and like better quality things and my taste has changed and also as the containers got container rain in them or a build up of condensation a lot of things got wreaked, hmmm a gigantic lesson , good luck with your journey xo
I’m so proud of you! This is so difficult and emotionally stressful but you are resilient and can make it through for you and your son. I feel I’m watching myself 40 years ago. Best of everything to you. You’re a great mom 💕
Once you two get moved into the apartment it will be a relief. Most of the stress will be gone. When you start waking up and have a routine things will sort themselves out.. Have hope you will survive. Peace love happiness 💖
You have done such a great job with taking steps to move forward, even when it was hard. I see it when you talk about your relationships as well as the process of decluttering and moving. Congratulations on what you have done so far and I look forward to continuing to follow your journey. ❤
Glad to hear you’re doing ok. I liked the format of this video 😊 I have also had a lot of therapy and it feels never ending but it has made such a difference. Long way to go though. How is your ex doing with the whole move? When I moved out of a house with my ex last year, we had luckily kept most of our stuff separate so it made things a little easier to pack. It was probably a sign that we kept everything separate from the beginning. Lol
Try a product called odo ban. I use to clean apartments and when we cleaned units that people smoked in we had to use it on walls and carpets cabinets. It accutly worked
The cat pee goes on to the underlay then possibly to the floor boards so i think the carpet will have to be replaced coz that smell aint going away in a hurry anyway sweetheart i love your videos your a strong chick sending hugs from Australia💕
Why are you doing this in your own? Your ex is an adult too. I hear you say, one for me, one for the ex. I understand that it is hard, but are you not allowing him to help?😮
When we moved 9 years ago, I got a different colored duct tape for each room. Made a legend on a piece of notebook paper and then when we moved I knew the pink duct tape was the kitchen, the blue was the master, the green was the spare bathroom.. etc. Best moving method I have ever used.
Great idea
Amazing!!!
Flat surfaces are the bane of my existence as well. They are magnets for clutter/paperwork!
I put baskets on all flat surfaces and place things in the baskets
@@cynthiac2558 thank you for that idea. I will use baskets to contain things.
Cas at Cutterbug on UA-cam treats her home surfaces like hot lava. The kids and hubby do too. Keeps things clear.
Hi Libby, I love the concept. Instead of music you will talk to us. I rather hear you. Thank you
I'm so glad you liked it! I got tired of hearing myself talk by the end of editing it 😂
Consider asking your landlord to change the padding underneath the carpet. That’s where the smell is coming from. Cat urine is very toxic to breathe. ❤
Yes, the underlay (under the carpet) soaks stuff up like a sponge, and could have a smaller amount cut out and replaced, if the top carpet is in good enough condition. Good idea!
I believe every new tenant deserves new carpet, that would include land of course, if it’s more than a certain time old or in poor condition. And new paint. At the least.
@@seeleygirl6178 in some states it’s the rule to do so
@@HannahRainbow88 any updates with the carpet and padding removed. You are a paying tenant and deserve that for you and your son. I’m sure the last tenant had to pay for the carpet when they moved out, so where is the new. ❤️
You're doing a great job during a difficult time. Your son will remember when he's grown how strong you were today.
Thank you so much!❤️
Libby, you're such a strong person. You can be incredible proud of yourself for being your honest self, for showing realness and weakness, for your strength throughout this whole difficult process emotionally and physically. I love your videos. They are so motivational and you are just an entertaining person. Been here since storage unit clean out no. 1. Loved going back to your older videos and I am thrilled for every new video coming out. Please keep on going and never forget how awesome you are. All the best to you and Kelly.
BTW, German subscriber over here. 😊
If you still can’t get the cat urine smell out, you can try a enzyme cleaner which is the only thing that will break down the urine smell. (Most pet stores will have it.Probably available in the grocery store cleaning aisle in the US as well.) Because you have carpet, you may need to actually dump it into the carpet so it can saturate everything, let it sit for a day or so and then bring it up with a carpet cleaner if it won’t dry on its own. (I foster a lot of cats so this is a regular thing for me 😊 We have a lot of hot dry weather where I live and heated floors so I’ve never had to use the carpet cleaner. I’ve just let the sun or the floor blast it dry.) ❤
We had to literally rip out floors and walls in home we bought. Tried all attempts getting rid of cat smells
Just learned about you and watched your abuse story and first I’m so sorry what you went thru and what you endured in abuse and pain after and all the feelings coming at you like a storm. You are a strong young woman it seems and you have a big new start and also likely will need some support to process all you have been through. I’ve been in not one but two DV situations and get the trapped feeling of a no bruise abuse relationship. It’s awful and so are the bruised ones.
For now just know that life is hard but try to remember that you are strong and have been made stronger by proxy of what crap you have been through.
The apartment is a stepping stone and you will upgrade when you are ready.
If there are areas that are more stinky, try dumping on some nature’s miracle. There’s one for cat urine especially.
You are not alone in this process and in sharing a bedroom as a single mom with her kid.
As he gets older you might want to set him up with a private space within your home but for now do what works. Sounds like you just need to get settled and take some deep deep breaths once you get settled in.
We are all a work in progress. You seem like an amazing person and I wish you a positive move. You’ve got this so much! You can do this!!
I’m in the process of decluttering and packing right now too. It takes so much energy!
You’re doing an amazing job ❤
Excellent, hope you have given yourself more than enough time before moving ! Congrats and God's continued best to you always !
@@blutru1328 thank you, you’re so kind. God bless you too!
Natures Miracle is the BEST for getting rid of cat pee smell. It’s probably soaked through the carpet into the pad underneath. Maybe you can pull the carpet off the tack strips in the closet, roll it up a bit outside the closet, and treat the padding with Natures Miracle. Spritz it on and let it sit a bit, then blot up with paper towels, and let it dry completely (overnight or longer). Then put the carpet back in place and do the same thing with the carpet. If that doesn’t get rid of the smell completely, nothing will. Good luck!
Agreed! Also I moved into an apt that had terrible cat pee smell in one corner and I used carpet shampooer then doused it in a mixture of dawn, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda
Hi Libby, you are just the cutest thing!! I love your point blank attitude, you tell it like it is and I admire that!! Now I wanted to give you a hack for the cat smell!! Get yourself a big glass jar , peanut butter jar whatever you have and get yourself some charcoal, put as much charcoal in the jar as you can and set it in the rooms that smell , you could even put it in a bowl where it’s more open and let the charcoal do its job!! It truly works!! Charcoal will naturally absorb any odors you have , so just set a bowl of it in any room to soak up the odor!! You’re welcome!! 😊😊😊😊
Yes! A bowl of charcoal, or white vinegar, or bicarb (baking soda) are all great to use - separately - as space and textiles deodorisers.
Eg. I put a bowl of bicarb in a smelly fridge to soak up the smell, yet be food-safe.
... Anyone else also remember "Shake and Vac"? That was basically bicarb with scent added: sprinkle on carpet/mattress, leave it, vacuum it up.
I digress...
I add white vinegar to a stale laundry wash (like towels or clothes that were stored in an attic) to get the funk out and soften them. White vinegar is also great for cleaning tiles, windows & mirrors, when mixed with water and maybe a dash of dish soap. (Be wary of natural stone surfaces that it could damage though. If you have those as kitchen counters, you know).
Thanks for reminding me about charcoal 😊
Libby, you are doing great as a single parent. You are showing your son that it's perfectly fine to make changes in life when you are not happy. Remember, this is called leading by example. My single mom did the same when I was a kid. Rock on! 🙏🩷🙏
Thank you so much! ❤️ thats definitely not a way that I have thought about it before!
My goodness girlfriend. Really enjoy your videos. You must be one of the most beautiful loving awesome sole on utube. So from all the way from Canada, keep the videos coming and be proud of yourself. You’ve got this girl 😊
Oh my gosh, you are too nice! Thank you so much❤️
You are kicking butt! The format of this video was great :)
Thanks for another video! I love how you did the Q and A over the moving scenes. Great job! 🤗♥️
Thank you for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
glad you are moved now and hope you feeling more settled . i had to move more often than i wanted. I have also had to rip up cat pee carpets as i found no solution for the smell... when i pulled them up it was all through the underlay too... so cleaning the carpets will never solve it.
Hi Libby! Thanks so much for answering my questions! I hope you can take your son to Ireland and Scotland some day. My family went to Ireland before the pandemic and it's a great place!! You're doing great! Hope you're staying cool in this summer heat. It's 100 here today in Virginia! Hugs.
You're doing great! I so wish your new landlord would pull that carpet and pad out. The cat urine will never go away once soaked into the carpet and pad, and it's probably into the subfloor and needs that replaced where the stains are. He doesn't want to replace the flooring but, I would bet you that he kept every penny of the deposit and pet deposit from the last tenant, which he shoul've used to rip those floors out. Cleaners will only mask the cat urine smell for a while and like you said, it comes out again when humidity is up. And it's so bad to be breathing in that ammonia every day. I hope for your sake that he comes around and fixes the issue the correct way. As far as cleaning the cat urine, you have to use an enzymatic cleaner formulated especially for urine. There are many on the market these days that get great reviews. But, my suggestion is to pull the corner of that carpet and pad up and soak not only the carpet but, the pad and subfloor. Follow product directions. I think most tell you to soak the stain and leave it to dry. The enzymes will eat away at the urine. And don't forget the wall and baseboards. Get you an inexpensive black light and shine all over the carpet and walls. Any bodily fluids will glow and you'll know what areas to concentrate on. A magic eraser can work great on stained floors and countertops. Also, peroxide is great for removing some stains, especially bodily fluids like blood. Just use caution with peroxide on certain things, especially carpet or fabric, as it can take the color out. Always spot test any product in a small inconspicuous area before using on a larger area.
You are helping so many people by taking them along in your journey. Great video
❤️ thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it.
Libby
When you can, could you afford a bunk bed for your son, you could move the dresser and the light. He could sleep on the top, put the dresser underneath.
Put the lamp somewhere else.
If you think you kmow where the urine smell is coming from you should really try NATURES MIRACLE . You find it at the pet store mainly but i have seen it at other stores. I used it when my ferrets would use a corner to do their business and i SWEAR BY THE PRODUCT!! It will take the smell away just follow the directions. 😊❤
Libby...I THINK YOU ARE GOING TO BE JUST FINE❤❤
I think so too ❤️
2 Libbies on the screen was my favorite! 😍
I'm in Scotland, have to visit Scotland, its amazing!!
I am excited for you to see what your new chapter brings. I think you are a great example of just working hard & plowing through emotions will get us to a different place in the end your helping so many people with your honesty you have lots of cheerleaders in your corner.
I am sure you have already sorted the bedroom out, I thought I'd share what a single mom I know did with her son. They got a loft twin bed to put over the mom's bed (which I think was a full size, but I am sure a queen would work if the head board was on the wall side, which would be the far long side of the twin). That way all the beds are in one area and the desks/seating can be opposite.
You’re funny. You can just work and not talk to us as much, we understand you have a lot to do! Decluttering never ends. But it’s a constant necessity.
I had to move often when my kids were young. I'm older and empty nest now. I kept learning better ways as you are. You handled this a lot better than I did. I think moving = crying every time. I've been able to stay on top of being more minimalist now and moved across the country last year. I had to process a lot to do that. But also I feel lighter and free-er!!
That wire rack in the kitchen, can you hang it on the wall or in a door. Put your spices and whatever on that. It would give you a tad more walking space.
You're doing good.
You are completely right, I just stuffed all of our belongings into two shipping containers and moved all over the place, so expensive and wasteful, finally I needed to go through them, I knew there would be stuff in there that would make me upset, I found my ex/late husbands tomerhawk axe which we had to hide to keep alive, for 2 days I shook and cried after finding it then I thought it's just a small axe it can't hurt me and as he died he can't hurt me any more either, now I have a disaster of boxes everywhere of years of stuff to go through, but what I have learnt, anxiety makes you clutter and clutter creates anxiety so around and around you go. Finally when you realise it you can change but now most of the stuff I simply don't want anymore as I've changed and like better quality things and my taste has changed and also as the containers got container rain in them or a build up of condensation a lot of things got wreaked, hmmm a gigantic lesson , good luck with your journey xo
I’m so proud of you! This is so difficult and emotionally stressful but you are resilient and can make it through for you and your son. I feel I’m watching myself 40 years ago. Best of everything to you. You’re a great mom 💕
Loved this video-cute idea!! Hope you are getting settled in well at the new place!!
Omgoodness 2 or 3 more videos??! Can you just do a long video...like 45 mins long bc i really like long ones bc I clean with you in the back groud.❤
I am honestly thinking it'll be two long ones now that I've finished this one and see what's left!
@@SimplyLibbyt yayyyyy ❤️❤️🎊❤️🎊
Not envying you, doing the move! 👍👍❤️❤️
Libby you are doing great! My daughter has been going through something like this for the past 1 1/2 years with two kids. Hugs and keep going!
You did great job libby
You are doing an amazing job.❤
Thank you! ❤️
Once you two get moved into the apartment it will be a relief. Most of the stress will be gone. When you start waking up and have a routine things will sort themselves out.. Have hope you will survive. Peace love happiness 💖
Lol at the slo mo witch cackle 😂
You have done such a great job with taking steps to move forward, even when it was hard. I see it when you talk about your relationships as well as the process of decluttering and moving. Congratulations on what you have done so far and I look forward to continuing to follow your journey. ❤
Being a strong person will get you through the rough times and it gets a little easier each time 😊❤
Glad to hear you’re doing ok. I liked the format of this video 😊 I have also had a lot of therapy and it feels never ending but it has made such a difference. Long way to go though. How is your ex doing with the whole move? When I moved out of a house with my ex last year, we had luckily kept most of our stuff separate so it made things a little easier to pack. It was probably a sign that we kept everything separate from the beginning. Lol
Great Video
Try a product called odo ban. I use to clean apartments and when we cleaned units that people smoked in we had to use it on walls and carpets cabinets. It accutly worked
Good luck with your new place!!
I live in Scotland so I'm bias but it's beautiful here. Ireland is also beautiful. Scotland and Ireland have a merged history x
Hiyas Libby, im new to your channel , i like what i see and have subscribed, hope you are well, take care, x UK 🇬🇧
Welcome! Thank you for being here ❤️
Great video 😊
Thanks!
Thank you! ♥️♥️ sorry for the late response!
I have a carpet cleaner you can borrow!
Dawn ♡
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Hello from polish me in England😊🇵🇱🇬🇧 Good luck ♥️♥️♥️
The cat pee goes on to the underlay then possibly to the floor boards so i think the carpet will have to be replaced coz that smell aint going away in a hurry anyway sweetheart i love your videos your a strong chick sending hugs from Australia💕
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Juse clorin/klorin it bleach the stain away . 😊 Big hugs from Denmark. 💝🌹🥰
Thank you!!
You lead a very cluttered life, which makes things difficult at the best of times let alone moving house. Perhaps it’s something you need to work on.
Ouch,she said she has been decluttering since January.
@@cattymeowpuss Look up the definitions for tact and kindness.Perhaps it’s something you need to work on.
Why are you doing this in your own? Your ex is an adult too. I hear you say, one for me, one for the ex. I understand that it is hard, but are you not allowing him to help?😮
That is a very shedding doggie!
Why isn't your Ex helping you. When moved I decluttered and when I was putting it all away I got rid of more.
Girl, you need to meet your best friend the magic eraser. I’m telling you it would’ve taken that blue stuff up and a minute.. ❤