When my kids were little I used to clean houses for a living. I was very good at it. I had lots of clients and a long wait list. I have serious OCD so that helped win people over with my work! I'm 65 now - I have arthritis everywhere, fibromyalgia & chronic back & neck pain. Needless to say I'm not able to keep even my own home as clean as I'd like it anymore. I had a lady come last weekend and she cleaned for me. I'm very picky (OCD!). She did a nice job. It felt so good to have everything all sparkling & shiny. She's coming again this weekend. Bless you for doing the HARD work that others are unable to - for whatever reason. We REALLY appreciate you!!!!
I started cleaning houses when my daughter went to kindergarten 1993. I am now 62 and I am still doing it. I am tired and I want to quit but, I can’t afford to. My husband died 7 months ago. We had no life insurance or burial insurance. I had to get a loan to pay for his funeral. I got a pre-need policy so when I die, my son won’t have to worry. I am trying to hold out on survivors benefits as long as I can. The people I work for I have worked for most of them for over 20 years. They are like family to me. Like me, they’re getting older.
To help inflammation in your body use Turmeric spice (with black pepper for absorption) in your foods. It does not really change the taste of you dish. I put in eggs , casseroles, chili, meatloaf, soups. Also, if you take tomatoes and potatoes out of your diet, you will start to see a difference in your arthritis pain and stiffness. These foos are in the nightshade family and cause inflammation in your body. Hope this helps you in some way. Blessings.
@@TexPR1 Blessings are wished for you! My heart hurts for you because i understand. I will pray for you to have a financial miracle in your life. Hang in there and know that others are thinking of you.
Omg when I read your post it sounded like I had written it myself!! I wasn’t a cleaner but a nurse. Always cleaning something or someone! Especially back in the day. I struggle with my home now too and no one quite does it the way I did or how I like it. I must have OCD too because I’m a perfectionist and I find it extremely hard to live with other peoples best efforts that don’t quite make my grade. I kinda deal with it by thinking how much worse it would be without their best efforts ( which would probably suffice for most people!) It’s hard though because I enjoyed a lovely clean home to my standard.
I’m a private house cleaner and I think it’s so important to mention that we are not there to judge! You hired me to clean, I am expecting messes and dirt. I have a home and I understand how hard it is to keep up. You pay me to help you, therefore I will be there to help and that’s IT!
Also, mental health illnesses such as depression can make your home get dirty very quickly as usually you don’t have the energy to clean up and the dirtiness will make you even more depressed. If you can afford it, hire a cleaning service ever other week or once a month. Being in a dirty or messy place is horrible for depression. I know that even going through the process of hiring someone seems overwhelming when dealing with these issues, but I promise that for those who have that as an option, it’ll be a huge game changer.
Oh Leticia once u clean stuff up keep it clean. My rule for myself getting out if the shower clean it. Cooking wash the pots as you go. All that's left is your plate and fork wash and put away. Mop the floor every nite. Wash clothes every 3 days clean and dried put and hang up. Mail? Stand over the garbage if trash tear up if a bill put Bill where your bills are. Keep bedroom clean make bed every time you get out. Spray with Lysol take yoyr shower go back and make the bed. Always come home to a clean house. Always remove your shoes when u come in the door. Been doing that when the kids are little. All my kids do same! They take off their shoes
@@videorocketzmillar007milla5 I did all those things. Except I washed every day. I worked 12 hours a day with 6 kids and a disabled husband and the house was super clean including the yard which I took care of myself. But after the death of my first husband I couldn’t concentrate, I didn’t have motivation to do anything. I’d start doing what I normally did and get sidetracked or space out. That lasted a couple years. Depression isn’t just a sadness. It zaps your cognitive, emotional and physical energy.
I've had awfully low levels of energy lately and it's definitely reflected on the state of my home. This video was like a warm hug to watch. Maybe I can get some help as well.
@@jaygee8885 If you start with just one little, little thing surprisingly you just picking up a thing here or there and putting it away - watch and see how happy you will be even with modest progress!😁 A really great technique is setting a timer for an hour and put on a movie, great music, a good show on tv or an audio book and listen to it while you declutter and clean!👍😊 Best wishes 💜😊
Even if I paid someone to clean, I wouldn't be caught dead leaving it a disgusting mess for them to clean. There's no reason for literal trash being on the floor. Imo.
@@cloud9afn971have you ever tried cleaning someone else’s home? As a professional cleaner/professional organizer for 16 years, it’s no different than any other craft/trade. Many are paid well while others are not. A brick layer is most definitely a craft if you’re good at it. It sounds at your pay rate you’re slightly above entry level. If you want higher pay, consider perfecting your trade and opening your own company. Most professional cleaning companies are their own company. Which is why they’re paid so well. It’s also not something that takes a tremendous amount of time when you’re good at what you do. For example, a 3 bedroom 2 bath home in my area for regular cleaning with no organization would take around 3/5 hours depending on sq ft and the state of the home, and cost around $150. That’s for a full regular clean, no laundry/organization/deep clean. Adding any extra service would obviously increase the price. That’s $30 an hour but the work is hard and you have to constantly be moving with zero breaks. And that’s 1 person not a crew. You can always change your trade if you feel professional house cleaner is something you’d be good at. Also, the rate per hour/home is based on area you live in and skill level. Just like any other trade/profession/craft. ♥️
Make a list of certain areas in one room you will clean, such as: Bedroom: 1.Dresser top 2. Night stand 3. Fold all clothes 4.vanity Etc….. And each day do one thing on the list and you will be very proud of yourself and just do that every day a little at a time do not overwhelm yourself because even if it’s small progress, progress is progress 😊
My depression has made it hard for me to stay organized. I'm not dirty but I have days I don't want to do anything. Watching this just made me happy. Thank you for your kindness
Thank you so much for this. As a Latina who has a housekeeper come every two weeks, I always feel very guilty and like a failure in having to hire outside help to clean my apartment. But mentally I struggle and even now I found out I’m pregnant and don’t even have the energy to leave my bed as I’m always exhausted and hungry. My housekeeper came today and the feeling of relief when I stepped into a gorgeously clean apartment made me so happy I cried. This message was just what I needed to hear ♥️
Don't feel guilty! You're trying your best and now you are growing a new life. Plus the fact that you are providing much needed employment for another person. ❤️
As a housekeeper myself, I always want to do my best! Sometimes it might be the company they are working for. Right now I’m struggling a little bit with a company that overschedules and then gives us short times to clean. There are times they want a whole house cleaned in 2 hours and honestly there are times I can’t do that without sacrificing quality. I really hope you find someone who can do what they need to do without struggling to meet intense managerial demands. :/
Awww❤❤❤ I had to hire a cleaning company to clean my house just few weeks back for the first time after 5years of moving to our new home. I used to keep my house clean everyday until I found that my husband was cheating on me and I decided to separate from him. I was in depression and had a fall got left elbow fractured didn’t clean the house for 3months. Very nice two ladies came and cleaned my house and now I’m fully healed from my fracture. Living as a single mom trying to move on. Thank you for spreading kindness ❤
Blessings and thank you very much for sharing your heartbreak. It is so true that it makes everything so so much harder. I pray for your heart and healing 💗💜💗
I hate hearing about women getting cheated on and the aftermath, it can be absolutely devastating to more than just the partners. I'm glad you recovered from it.
@@starmc26 unfortunately I haven’t recovered from the depression or betrayal trauma my ex husband created. I have recovered from elbow fracture happened one month after our separation. It was my first love 17 years of friendship, 15 years of love and 8years of marriage 😢
YES!!!! I’m a hairstylist and I’m the same exact way. I had a boss that would talk about all of her customers the second the stepped out the door. Her name was Jen 😂. Some of the people I met over the years .. had been fighting so many battles that weren’t obvious just by looking at them. Each person I wanted to feel special even if it was for a brief moment. Plz don’t be so quick to judge people
I did hair for 16+ years before I had my son (he’ll be 2 in December) I used to have a boss that was exactly like that! She wouldn’t just talk about her clients when they left- she would talk to her clients about other clients. Unfortunately she was at the station right next to me, and would try dragging me into it all. When I wouldn’t feed into it I ended up on her 💩 list. Needless to say I eventually left, and I heard tale later she had made up some whoppers about me and was spreading them even several years later. Mental illness is really tragic. I’m grateful to this poster for being gentle on suffering souls.
@@lesliebean4594 Wow! You're former boss is a terrible person! She's probably very insecure. She reminds me of a friend's dog who was like that. Lol It was a little dog who wanted to bite others before she got bitten herself! This dog was so afraid of getting hurt by everyone bigger than her, she literally tried to bite anyone other than her owner. I know what it's like when people make up crap about you. It's very difficult to live with that when people actually BELIEVE the lies being dished out about you. And, even worse (there's always worse), it's more difficult to understand how these people can possibly believe the lies being told about you when the same person telling those lies goes around lying about them, too! I've been living a nightmare as a result of a horrible narcissist person who got my daughter involved in spreading lies about me because this person wanted to get guardianship of my daughter to gain access to her social security disability benefits. Thankfully, a judge saw through this person's crap and didn't allow her to get guardianship, or my daughter may not even be alive today! Unfortunately, the nightmare continues in other ways, but that's a long story.
I LOVE this!! Compassion is your heart in serving your client well! That is a gift from God! Thank you for being a nonjudgmental person! It’s so easy to get sucked into that mindset!
@@HAIRHOLIC_1 this is so me 😂 I make one hot meal per day at most. Usually I make 1 hot meal and have leftovers for 2-3 days plus salads, cold veg sandwiches (like cucumber & cream cheese), snacky bits like cheese & crackers with carrots, apples, or something like that 😂 I really never knew it was so weird until I got married and my husband (from a very different culture) and I had first moved in together and he was shocked I'm not cooking 3 hot meals a day. I'd be asleep all day if I ate like him!
Love to see this! Having pride in the work you do and a sense of accomplishment for helping those where they need it without judging. You will always standout from the rest. 💕
Your opening is so sweet. “It’s not your place to judge.” Sometimes I think we judge ourselves hard enough not to be judge by the people we ask to help us. You will be getting incredibly successful in everything you do with that attitude. ❤
This is a great video for me for this day. I'm disabled. I keep a pretty tidy house until my health takes a dive. During those times it's hard to think about even taking care of myself. Thanks for not judging. People call for help with cleaning for so many reasons. Subscribing.
Some people love to clean.🥰 It calms them. 😌I remember Whitney Houston once saying in an interview that vacuuming was soothing for her. My Mom and Sister love cleaning (or keeping things clean and orderly) and organizing. They both did this for me after I had my children.🙏🏾❤️🥰 My aunt, Dad, and Grandma are the same way. Many of us have OCD in my family, I believe. And we are all military so that might play a role. My Mom even goes to the homes of the elderly and help them clean and stay organized. Thank God everyone is different.❤
Owned a cleaning service for 29 years. Most of those years, I worked solo. Never advertised. All my customers were word of mouth. I was always busy. That was a common reason for them calling me. They couldn't find anyone to trust their houses to.
As a person who struggles with depression and self esteem issues, thank you. I don't think people realize how hard it is to do everyday things when you're coming from that place. I have a full time job and a family, my home is one thing that I can let go and still be acceptable to society. Thanks for not judging. Now, where can I find a house keeper like you? Lol
Depression can be crippling at times. All most to the point the most energy you have is getting out of bed and going to work. I recently hired a cleaning crew and they are amazing. Sometimes you just need a little help to start feeling better. A clean kitchen, bedroom etc… takes a huge stress of your shoulders when you have so much you’re dealing with. So thank you for your video. You don’t know how much people really appreciate you. God bless you.❤
What a wonderful positive person,a person of real heart ❤️ . She is aware of the struggles some people are going through and trying to survive and go through the motions of breathing
What I'm seeing in this episode is precisely what I'm scared about myself as I have gotten old with a debilitating disease. I do what you suggested . One thing , one room at a time. My home is clean , neat 🙌 and pretty to look at . Got rid of clutter. I had stints in the hospital related to my disease and happy to come home to my clean orderly house , settle down to getting better .
There’s a difference between picking up your house and cleaning your house. I always at bare minimum pick it up especially before bedtime. The next day I do three off my to do list for example clean bedrooms, do laundry, vacuum house.
@@CovidConQuitTheCensorship I am 45 yrs old and have been living on my own since I was 19. Truth is, one must be cleaning in some way all the time. It is the only way to get it done and keep it done. Not saying you are doing deep cleaning things all the time, but small things have to be done throughout the day, always. Even if it's just picking up. May seem like you are cleaning all the time, but it's a thousand times easier than allowing it to build up, then trying to do it all.
I really appreciate that one room at a time hint.. I've gotten older and have vision problems. I keep the kitchen clean but I'm over whelmed with my ideal of cleaning the entire apartment. Usually that's just a pickup not a real cleaning like I want. Thanks for the tip.
I had covid again in Mar Then it got hit do some had to drag out clothes I was in bed 3 weeks slowly stared to try to get stuff done while I couldn’t breathe then allergies hit end of March now I couldn’t walk outside I’m getting better through natural remedies slowly my house looks like a hoarders bc I then began to finish attic painting that started in the winter. I’m always sick I’m so thrilled to go back to work it’s horrible being ill
I started a successful cleaning business 8 years ago. At first I had a couple of clients to start. Then they started flowing in, word of mouth. It’s all about the details and showing love throughout the house to the family, widows, widowers, and elderly couples. What is hardest about cleaning is when clients you have had for many years and suddenly they pass away. It breaks my heart and I just keep cleaning and moving forward.
Thank you. I. Am used to cleaning my house thoroughly. Every day ever since I got married 1968. Went through a lot. Husband cheating. Husband got killed by girlfriend..he was very abusive to me. Stayed single not seeing anyone for 7 years.. thank you for helping realize that I am depressed all this time. I cant clean up . I will clean one room at a time. Thank you. I am facing the fact that I am depressed. 😩😩😩😩😩
Full-time residential maid here and yes I’m loving your message. You never know what someone is going through. Always maintaining an air of mercy and grace along with exceptional work is how we do it here in Tulsa. My hopes are you’re getting paid your worth and take time for some self love. I use a paraffin wax bath and me so love it 🥰
I am very much addicted to cleaning any homes. I LOVE. Doing it. Whenever i am seeking jobs, i chose housekeeping, its fullfilling to me, just to see the before and after job. Nothing feels more better, than to see and hear a client says how lovely the place is looking and they can tell how clean and tidy the inside is, before they entered the house. Yes...i dont judge , i just decide which angle to tackle it from/ where to start from first. After i'm done, i literally say out loud to myself "you did a great job girl". 😊 🙏❤️🇯🇲💃
My mom started a cleaning business a few months ago. Im here first employee, because I didn't want her to be overwhelmed by doing big and small homes by herself. Its highly exhausting, but I get it done, and I do it well. My mom appreciates my help, and I appreciate the opportunity to be able to actually work for a living. I always thought it was unusual because I dont really see much house cleaning videos, but turns out its pretty common. It does make me feel different, because im not working at a grocery store, or a fast food chain, although i did work at a KFC for a few months too. Seeing other peoole do what we do makes me feel more confident and motivated to go to work. Thanks for this video ❤
Thank you for these inspiring tips. I have renal failure and am on dialsys so I get tired very easy. It's hard to clean my home and keep it up. Your tip of one room at a time helped me to focus without being overwhelmed.
I want to say that you are a blessing to your clients. It looks like you do an excellent job and you care. You are a very hard worker, and a great example for young folks . You are a treasure❗️❤️🩹
I love your videos actually I just saw this one it was the first time. you do such a great job for your clients. I love how you don't judge and you're absolutely right no One ever knows that somebody else is going through. thank you for being here and I love your suggestions they work really well. 💜💜💜💫🐾🐾
@@earthangel3945 some people literally live in one room apartments though, like a studio with living, kitchen, and bedroom as one. Sure they usually have a separate bathroom too but not always.
Don’t fill up your house with junk and things you don’t need or use . Don’t have to much staff in house that you can’t move around . The less you got the more easy to clean up
This turned out to be really sweet...so many people have trouble keeping their home clean for so many respectable reasons...I once worked with a person who cleaned our workplace and she kept saying that a clean environment helps cleaning your soul. I think she's right
My mom gave the tip when I was young, maybe it was the creative artist part of me but it was hard for me to get it together. She told to “do a little bit each day that way you don’t get overwhelmed “ a whole room was was monumental, it was easier to start with one section, that was more than 40 yrs ago and I have no trouble cleaning now. If only I could organize paperwork 🙄
Shes right. My thing is when the apt is clean (2 bedrooms includes a master bedroom) kitchen, front room, bath and a half and laundry room: grab all the trash get a garbage bag and grab all trash. Its outside. Next all clothes on floor put in laundry, sort, start washing the loads. I start with the kitchen and wash dishes wipe down all then mop floor. Next is bathrooms the same. Then front room then bedrooms. Vacuum last. Fold and put away all clean clothes. Nice and fresh house take a soak, grab some tea take a nap. Keep the place clean!! Never make your place a mess anymore. If u can toss it put it away and clean the tub when u get out.
I lived in filth for years. The other day i came home to a clean space and a very dusty boyfriend. I cried. It had been sotting in my back for so long and he took me such a big stressfactor
A lot of my clients do that, i can tell they just tried to quickly clean surfaces & things off. Or see things partially freshly dusted I pretend that I don’t see it and tell them its all good did they need help with anything else?
You are a blessing it's like you said you don't know what some people are going through and their everyday struggles thank you for cleaning other people's houses you are a godsend and you have a blessed life hun
As someone who has struggled with health issues and needing to put energy towards life-giving tasks, I totally agree that decluttering is a must as well as doing some cleaning every day. You are wise not to judge your clients and are such a blessing to them I'm sure! Have a lovely demeanor I cleaned houses for a bit myself and never would judge. My hope and joy is always to help with natural options and help people in their own health and lifestyle choices that do less harm. I'm currently looking for somebody to help me in my house and next phase as a empty nester. Finding the right person will help without judgment is key. Life is always brighter and things are simple
