Decluttering My Mom's Kitchen pt 1 | Rebecca Spencer 

I think that was a chip opener. If I remember right. Great job ladies. This will be a healing process for you all.

You all are doing a great job. I moved in with my Dad after my Mom passed and know all the feels of trying to sort through a lifetime of belongings to make room for life. Much love to you all .

I’ve been doing Swedish death stuff the last two weeks. I am a very organized person and love doing this stuff. I’m 75 and there is no way my husband would put anything in those little drawer containers. 🤣 i would suggest donating at least half the stuff out of each little container. I saw my husbands sisters (6 of them) fight over junk! Dad isn’t going to throw birthday parties or family dinners. Get rid of way more. One guy doesn’t need 5 bags of dental stuff! Good luck and keep up the good work I’ll pray for y’all 🎉❤

It's wonderful how you two work so well together.

This is a big job. You break it down into as many episodes as needed.😊

Put your silk flowers in the shower and wash them off. It is great when families can get along during this process. My husband and I both lost both of our parents in the last year and half. It is a very hard process but both of our families got through it with no arguing🙌🏼

Love that your videos are not uppity. So many cleaning videos are with these fancy houses with the marble countertops and hardwood flooring and expensive decorations. You and your daughter are so down to earth that us common folks can relate. Just one idea. Maybe put labels on bins and boxes to help you and your father locate things easier.❤️

I Lost my Dad March 2023 Out of the 4 siblings l was the only person who went through his whole house l cried for the first 4 days Doing his clothing and photos was the hardest but l soldiered on and got through it You and your daughter are doing a great job decluttering the house Cheers from Linda in Australia 😊

I really enjoy and look forward to watching your videos-you’re both so happy and upbeat!

My mother in law in a nutshell. When she passed it was a whole situation. We took multiple trips to the dump. Very little was salvageable but she couldn't let it go. It makes me sad to think she spent her last years consumed by her things but at the same time she lived her life the way she wanted. I'm sorry for your loss. It never gets easy, it just becomes less consuming. Many hugs to your family ❤

You don't just have a lifetime supply of some items, you have a generational supply! Your mom must have been so amazing to host and feed so much family every week. You both did a wonderful job and it's fantastic that the air fryer has a good spot now.

I know this is very hard. I had to do this too. It’s taking me the past 3yrs. to go through my mom’s stuff. There are definitely stages of grief just going through it. So take your time. Sending love and prayers to your family as you get through this.💜

I lost my mom almost 6 years ago and my dad a few years before that. It’s hard. The emotions sneak up on you out of nowhere for seemingly no reason at all. It’s normal. It does get less frequent but I’m guessing it never really goes away completely. I love your channel and binged all of your videos!

Girls, ya’ll are great 😂! Nothing better than Southern Engineering! Just wash the greenery face down in the bathtub or hose off outside. You might consider ditching some of the upper cabinet decor for wicker baskets to hold less used items like your Dad’s meat processing stuff. So proud of ya’ll. Just like my family. We are all blessed aren’t we with a rich heritage.

The love and respect you have for your mom and dad and their things shines thru. Great video!!!

I am new to your channel and am loving your videos about cleaning out your mammas things. You are being so respectful of her and your dad’s things. Most people would rent a dumpster and just get rid of it all. And you recognize that your mamma was a hoarder, but you identified where it came from. We can learn so much from this. Keep up the great work! Thank you for keeping it real.

You did a great job! I’m so sorry about the loss of your mom. I think you are doing a great job honoring her memory and her wishes. I just found your channel and I’m looking forward to watching the rest of the series. I love the relationship you have with your daughter. I lost my mom last October. 5 months later, I lost my dad and my brother on the same day. Grief hits you at different moments. Be kind to yourself and take care of you!

I lost my dad when I was 27 and my mom when I was 31...it was SOOO hard for me to go in and clean out their things after they passed-my husband and I actually had to have friends come in with us to help us and encourage and support us in it. Also we took those certain little things that were very sentimental for me. It's been 27 years since my dad passed away and 23 years since my mom passed away and I think about them every single day....You both are doing a great job together, it's really nice that you have each other.

I started watching you last week and I didn’t know you were mother and daughter. I thought you were sisters. It was very enjoyable and I love the way you laugh a lot and you get along so well it’s so sweet. I’m watching you today and enjoying you two. I’m sure your dad feels bliss to have you help him. God bless you.

Well done 👍 Your mum would be very happy 😃 that you are organising the house and taking care of your dad Have a good week It’s never easy to declutter when your parents pass away Remember the good times Keep on going. One day at a time Cheers 🥂 Australia 🇦🇺 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

That's some good progress ladies! Keep going!

nuff chit chat, lets go ladies! 🤗🤗 and the fake plant, i would have put about 4 inches of very warm water with a few drops of dish soap. flip so leaves are in the water, swish it around. the drain sink, wipe the pot, let sit in sink for a bit.

Top of cabinets! In the old days when newspapers were everywhere, I folded them to fit. You could just carefully fold them up and put in the garbage. Maybe parchment paper would work.

You two remind me of me and my daughter. Great relationship you have. I hope your channel grows. I will continue watching

OMG!!! You look like Sisters...It's always hard to go through your loved one things. It will get easier as time goes on. Funny story. When my kids were little we were washing dishes at my mothers house, and I went to wash a zip lock baggie and "my daughter says MOM I'm going to call you grandma now."😂😂 Lol my mother saved everything. Watch one day you will say I am my mom . Hahahahah 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Hi I'm new to your channel and seeing my first 2 videos I can relate so much what me an my brother are going through with my parents home. 60 years of stuff. It's hard at times but one day at a time. Thank you for sharing your videos of life. 😊

I LOVE this series. I wished you would show more of what you're getting rid of. This is a really fun series!!! LOVE how y'all work together!!🤣

I think that cutter for for food packaging - like for bags of frozen veges and fries. With the fake plant - I would spray it, let it sit and then use the shower head to rinse it off and let it air dry.

Y’all are doing a great job, I bet your mama is smiling down on you girls this is a healing process for you and your whole family it’s nice to hear everyone gets along, I always wash my fake plants off in shower and set out to dry but can I suggest putting all like with like like maybe making that big cabinet In laundry room for all your party stuff so it’s all together with the big pans n stuff and all house stuff over in a basket over the washer maybe idk and make that ur dads little coffee station n medicine stuff place there where y’all cleaned out idk but any who whatever ya do it’s a heck of a lot better but keep up good work girl

I’m 40+ and already lost both of my parents, I feel you. You’re doing awesome ❤

Big job. Congratulations in taking it on. My parents, in mid 90's when Dad passed away a few years ago. Mom still lives at home, nearly 98. We "kids" are all retired, in our 70's, homes full, even downsizing ourselves. Most things as I declutter Mom's will be donated. Few items are wanted, needed by us 5 kids...well, 4 now. We lost my oldest brother suddenly in March. Life goes on....

Great job ladies! I would suggest you label the containers. It might heal if you stack the lightbulb packages so you can see what wattage they are, unless they’re all the same. You’ve done so much!

Good job! 💪🏼 I LOVE that you’re containing the clutter- now please don’t buy ANYTHING until you use up what you have and you’ll be golden. 👏🏻🤩

I understand your experience. My beloved Dad passed 4 years ago and I am my mother's caregiver. It's rough, but there will come a time all will meld together. I've been trying to go through his things because mom is a hoarder. Little by little. It will happen for you. Best wishes for continued success. ( I'm pretty sure we had more lighters than you. We stopped counting at 11). 😂

Good Morning! What a wonderful job you and your Daughter are doing ,praying for your journey! Your Mom would be proud 🎉❤

I thought you two were sisters 🤔..you mom look young so its a compliment ❤! I'm so sorry about losing your mom 👩 ❤😢. I lost my mom almost 5 years ago and I still miss her every day. I was luck y to have her until 80 . It does get easier but so many memories i hold dear to my heart ❤️ 😊

I have done what you are doing and understand you pain, sorrow, and joy. Nice job ladies! Stay strong

Awesome work Girls ...❤

I enjoyed your video. I recently lost both my parents, they passed within two years of each other. The house fell to me and my two sisters. We knew what we were in for because my dad was like your mom. Kept everything just in case. It was so difficult. We cried all the time. It took us months and about 3 or 4 dumpsters. Plus boxes and boxes to Goodwill. We also tried to help them but they would never hear of it. One little piece of advice, don't keep the refrigerator handle. That's how it all starts, by saying it's still good and we may need it someday. Let it go, unless your dad says otherwise.

Always look at everything. My dad had money in pockets of his clothes in the closet. Flip through the books too. First time watching. Let your emotions out. I am sure all your subscribers will be right here to comfort yall.

It helped us a lot to put labels on the front of the storage containers. Helped my Dad be better able to find things and for all of us to be able to find things and put them in same place. I got a Dymo LetraTag and it has lasted for years . I have to giggle as my Mom had so much of the same clutter. We spent 3 years working our way through all the stray paper plates. I ate Thanksgiving off of a Veggie Tales birthday plate. 😂

I understand how the emotions can hit over the smallest thing sometimes. I lost my husband and seventeen year old daughter within 15 months of each other. Going through things was so hard. I am declutterring and giving my other children things now so hopefully it won’t be so hard on them later.

To wash the artificial flowers/plants, put warm water in the wash tub, bathtub, or sink and add dish soap to the water. Submerse the flowers into the soapy water being careful not to put the flower pot or foam into the water. Swish. Remove dirty water. Add clean water and rinse the flowers. Let air dry.

Spray plants with dawn spray wash and rinse in shower or hose with hot water if you can. For top of cabinets vacuum first then hot soapy water and a rag cleans good. You can put wax paper down to make next time cleaning easier. Great video.

New subscriber here. I love how real you are! Your tears were what made me subscribe.

You two are so adorable and funny🥰😂

You are doing great!! Keep up the great work. Little by little. One thing that I swear by now is a medium size Battery Daddy. I used to have all the batteries in a plastic container and a couple years ago I tried it and wow - you know what you have and what you need. So much easier. You’ll thank me later if you pick one up. Hubby even likes it which he’s 79 so he hates change. Lol. Keep up the great work 😊

Yes - wow, wow, wow. Very satisfying to watch. I cracked up when you said Vanna White and your daughter was like- who???

Welcome to the crazy world of RU-vid!!! On the small faux plants you can spray all purpose cleaner and rinse off with sink sprayer, shower or garden hose !! Karen from Florida 🌴💕

You guys are being so smart, tackling each smaller area at a time. I like how you are removing everything, going through it all, cleaning the cupboards inside and out. Fun to watch you guys! New subscriber😊

You will do this!! GOD BLESS

Hello there! 😃 I just found your channel and I’m so glad I did! My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. 🙏 Losing a parent is so hard. I lost my mom 31 years ago. I was only 23. My dad moved in with us in 2016 and lived with us for 6 years until he passed away almost two years ago. I was his caregiver and he was my friend. We all miss him dearly. He lived to be 85 and he was blessed to be surrounded by family. He loved our family dinners when the kids and grandkids came over and visited. I’ll be watching the series. I’m not sure why decluttering is so fascinating but it is. Maybe it’s just interesting seeing what others collect over the years. 😂 God bless you for caring for your dad. Love the comradery that you and your daughter share. Blessings!

Thinking of you. I lost both my parents 9 years apart. My heart goes out to you. You two look so much alike, I thought you were twins! Great job!!!

It's either a pill cutter or perhaps a hinge to a toilet seat. When you don't know what something is, throw it out. You won't miss it.😮

Hi, pop your plants in a plastic bag with a spoonful of sugar. Close the bag (or hold it closed around the stems) then shake!!

You could get your dad some nicer looking containers for his stuff that is sitting on top of the counter. Would look nicer & more organized. Enjoy your organization & new to your videos. So nice of y’all to do this for your dad & since you’re living with your dad it will give y’all peace of mind & as you said refreshing. Another suggestion, get an inexpensive label maker & put labels on the containers so when someone is looking for something you don’t have to pull out the containers to see what’s in them (the ones you can’t see what’s in them).

My artificial plants I put some dish soap In the sink and I turn the plant upside down & dip it in the water, Repeat with the clean water.

Toss the greenery!

Oh my goodness you two crack me up!! The Vanna White reference lol love your beautiful banter!

There is a spray you can purchase for cleaning the artifical plants. I believe I got mine at Home Depot. It worked great on my sons artifical trees.

A tip for cleaning on top of the cabinets, put some wax paper up there under the decorations and stuff. It’s a lot easier to just wipe off the wax paper (Or throw it away) when you go to clean/redecorate next time.

This series is awesome!!! Be sure to label the boxes and bins even if it’s just a little piece of masking tape with a sharpie - it will help you in the future especially as you’re moving things around 🤗

Thank you for sharing your journey. Take as much time as you need xx

you're doing a great job! I'm thinking some labels for the containers? or even just on the inside of the cabinets? My memory isn't enough :)

For artificial plants you can take dawn power wash and spray them down and then use a hose or if u have a sink sprayer/detachable shower head and rinse them off and then let sit outside in the sun to dry.

Love what you’ve accomplished. Great job😂

New subscriber please stay strong through out the process ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

The best way to clean artificial greenery is in the shower. Spray down with a degreaser and put it in the shower or water hose outside.

Losing a parent isn’t easy. I lost my mom in 2005, and still miss her every day. Since then I’ve lost my dad and two siblings. It never gets easier but I take solace in knowing they are with God and are no longer in pain.

Puppies wanna help!! I wanna see more of them!!

Girls, maybe label the non-clear bins and boxes. Great job. You are both sweet and funny. 🎉

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My guess would be a pill splinter maybe. Love seeing the declutter you are doing. Enjoyed the laundry room and can’t wait to see all you do in the kitchen. Just joined your channel and shared it with friends. Keep up the hard work ladies!

Just spray my flowers with any grease removing spray and wash them under the tap ❤

First time here: music perfect, humor perfect, dynamics between the two of you perfect, the only thing not perfect is: I’m not there to help!! I love doing what you’re doing and I’m going to enjoy going back to your beginning and watching you guys from the start. After this episode, of course! 😉😉. Watching from Oregon. As far as the silk plants I just put mine in the shower, spray them good and then let them dry. Works great.

Great bond with your fam. Love your videos. Can you work on the lights for filming the videos in this series?

Maybe skill share could sponsor you so you can learn to translate and some bin store also for storage. (Homework time) also used old rags to clean paper towels gets expensive afterwards

Put some parchment or wax paper above the cabinets after cleaning. Next time it’ll be easier to clean since less surface area will be exposed.

Greenery I put in hot water in the tub add shampoo let soak, rinse. Dry outside.

You girls are adorable! So glad I found yall❤

Put the faux plants in a grocery bag with a bunch of salt. Shake. Cleans then right up.

Never apologise for grieving. Lost my mum last November and have yet to sort her house. It takes time 😊

Love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤

Take the artificial plants you decide to keep outside and spray them with the hose. Shake them off and dry in the shade

Any item that is not kitchen related, light bulbs, garage tools, bathroom items, garden pots or fertilizers,should go in a utility closet or garage.

You might consider storing the light bulbs etc inn the laundry room maybe in baskets to free up cabinet space for kitchen itens

Oh sweetie it’s hard losing a loved one and especially your parent. When my Mom passed it took me years to not cry. My Dad however got a dumpster and threw everything away without my knowledge within one month of her passing. I guess it did save me time and stress, but I would have liked a few items.

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I just fill the sink full of hot water and dawn and put the plant in and let it soak a bit, then swish it around and rinse

You two do look so alike, thought you were sisters too.A tip,lots of people,like me,who watch decluttering vlogs like hearing the reasoning behind what to keep,get rid of etc rather than the music whilst you are doing it and maybe a bit less talking at the beginning to balance the time

You two are like twins. Look exactly alike!

Hello 👋 New subscriber to your channel !

Not saying that your daughter looks old ..just wanted to specify that. They always thought my mom and I were sisters because we were always together ❤️

Hi just found you I’m a southern girl myself 😊 I love the videos

The plates you grew up with is a beautiful design

I find clear containers work best If you can’t see what’s in the container it’s out of sight out of mind and you will have the same problem as before. Buying multiples Of things you don’t need You girls are doing great. I’m sure your dad appreciates you both So sorry about your Mom🥲 I too lost my best friend Karen from Florida 🌴💕

Maybe skill share could sponsor you so you can learn to translate and some bin store also for storage. (Homework time)

Put flowers in sink of hot soapy water then rinse put on something to dry

when my mum died it was a bit stressful going through all her stuff but it was also like a treasure hunt because she had so many different kinds of thngs...

I wish my sister had been mindful when we had go tgrough our parents house 7 yrs ago . But alas she was ruthluss n tossed things n burnt right n left 😢.