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I couldn't agree more. We had a similar show in France in the 2000's and the 2 women where always judging, talking to these people like there were their moms. They were SO irritating and it seemed like they couldn't understand why these people were living like this. I don't know when I came to understand that too in my life (when I was a teen I think) but I try to spread the same message around me. It's so important and can really make a difference.

I agree. The non judgemental approach demonstrates true caring

Bless these two. What a poor widower.

Yes quite beautiful!

Yes! Hate them shows want to analyze and traumatize just clean the damn house.You aint gonna fix them in one shows time.

I think it was his wife and then his best friend who died, Joyce.

I’m so truly sorry for your Loss Joyce. Bless you x

I wish my parents would die

@@notaghere what country are you from : okay

I lost my parents 8 weeks apart.

Agreed

@@squeak6119 😂 u arent very far

@@squeak6119 Ditto

I would suggest the go back and put 2 trash barrels in every room. Give him two years worth of trash bags. And a house cleaning service for two months..

It's very hard to lose a spouse. I have had a difficult time since my husband died. Sometimes it's because I figure it's only me eh why bother? Losing my husband and then my friend who lived in our mother in law apt was indescribably difficult. No one wanted to visit. I wo uh ld cook and could not give food away, so felt really challenged to have any kind of soc ializing. It's not as easy as people think.

@@EmmieTuesday sending strength your way

The fact that you took the time to reflect and see from his perspective of grieving instead of instantly judging. ❤ we need more people to have that mentality. ❤ good on you hun. And I love these people too. Much kinder than on hoarders 200%

@Emmie Tuesday: Very sorry to hear that. Hope things get better for you. I felt lost when my only sister died - that was bad enough.

If it was that easy, no one would be in this situation.

Yes! I thought it was green!

I would have tossed the carpet. What tools are those? Amazing job but too much time.

@@annettecarter9393 I agree with you if doing it yourself, but these guys are professionals who have all the equipment already. It's worth it for them. Also carpet is a great insulator, so if it can be rescued, especially in a colder climate, it may be worth it.

@@annettecarter9393 there is a vacuum cleaner that has water in it and it really sucks the dirt out .. we used them for our rugs to deep clean them Bc we had dogs . Maybe they use that first and then just a normal vacuum after ?

It was a gorgeous royal blue

couldn’t put it any better

This is so true Sam. What a God send for Allan. Im so happy for him to have normality back. Thank you Father Jesus for these Good Human Beings that helped Allan. Its terrific what these good men done for him. May all of us Good Human Beings get the help we need when in crisis Amen xxxxxxx

Very well said.

So true u worded it perfectly. It’s a shame people judge first before realising this really does happen and closer to home than you probably think

So true. Probably people have tried to help but he wasnt ready ..Im happy for this man new lease of life. Kind words that you've said .. Blessings 🌻

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Doesn't matter what story they have but having a shithole of a house is no excuse. He could have lived in a better condition. He was lazy and has no care for hygiene

@@banglaline3859 he was grieving and in a depressive state. in that state of mind it's impossible to even think about taking care of yourself let alone your whole house.

Yes we all have had depression and grief but we need to get ourselves sorted out at some point. It’s not neglected. It’s living in a shit hole. Sorry. I have had mental and physical disabilities my home would never get to this point. If I can’t manage I pay someone to do cleaning and get assistance. Sorry I couldn’t cope. It’s like the dump.

@@charm8167 ..... everyone is different ..... there isn't 2 people the same in the world and therefore each person is unique. Unfortunately some people are worse off than others.

Clean your house anyways because uncleanliness can kill

Widdekuu91 Excellent advice

I couldn't agree more. We have 3 boys in my family and our parents (mostly my mother) taught us how to cook, clean and fend for ourselves to avoid situations like this (not assuming this is the case).

Quite agree, my son could cook decent meals, clean to a high standard and do laundry properly by the time he was 16. He now lives with his girlfriend and she is amazed!

I did teach my two sons how to do everything and made them take home economics in school as well. There rooms were always disasters. I’m a clean freak and they “claimed” nothing was up to my standards. Which wasn’t true. One got married to a girl just like me.....gee he suddenly is cleaning and is cooking.......

I was domesticated from a young age. My mother was a nurse and a shift worker. So it was a case of learn this stuff now or do without. 30 now and still alive, clean clothes and house!

You have a soft heart that's why.God will give it back to you some day.

That is a great idea! I'm not a hoarder but give away every week 5 things, either donate or trash it

It's the 50 litres of bleach for me :-)

@@michellegordon456 Yesssss

@@michellegordon456 it was only 5 litres lol

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It's "their", not "there". Please learn the proper spelling.

Adam Weston I’m sorry for your loss, but I’m glad you’ve found some peace!

Hi, Adam. I'm so sorry you lost your partner - but at last you've found peace and comfort. Please forgive me for asking this and do feel free to not answer - but was your partner male or female?

@@gordontaylor5373 female Gordon, thanks for the kind words.

@@adamweston4152 I'm terribly sorry for you, Adam. I do hope you're feeling better now. Take care and all the best mate.

@@gordontaylor5373 thank you very much for your supportive words, it's heartwarming to know that people like you care and I'm extremely grateful.❤️👍

Huge bedroom and a closet size kitchen!

@@LS-gh9hl that's like my place, teeny tiny kitchen, but the other rooms are quite big!

Many,many elderly people have either no-one left alive or family who can't be bothered. (I work with the elderly).

I'll answer that for him, from an entirely personal perspective: I lost both of my dearly loved parents, my son, and my newborn baby girl, all within one year's time. My sister and her husband, and my brother and his wife, while knowing that I had suffered the greater loss among us, were also grieving heavily for our parents/in-laws (they were wonderful people, much loved by many in our city). I wasn't about to burden them by asking for help of any kind, even though such "simple" things as grocery shopping and laundry would have been sufficient, had they been able to offer it. The survivor often doesn't want to let others know how much they're hurting, and (we) tend to say that "everything's fine, I'm doing well," when in reality, the truth is exactly the opposite. It's been 14 years now since all the deaths in my family, but I'll never forget that extremely difficult time, and I hope I always show compassion to others who go through such a terrible time (and that did happen to three families over a two year period in my former city, and I was able to help them deal with the grief, though just one person died in each family, not four of them in one year).

Oh @@jb6712 I so much would like to give you a huge hug.

@@jb6712, i m so sorry to hear about such tragedy! I wish you to be strong!

I thought golden years are your 20s

To expensive

They went through gallons of bleach and disinfectants. They did way more than "pick up."

Pretty sure that's a water pressure cleaner. The rug is as good as new.

@@constantindenis8130 Not really. Throw rugs are easier to clean, on a monthly basis, in a washing machine. That pressure cleaner may cost more. It may also be used less frequently.

It's sad that they only did one series of it.I think the cleaners and the narrators are great.The programme pickers probably think there's not enough drama😫Try Life of grime too.

I know the feeling Tracy. Im so happy these terrific Human Beings helped Allan God Bless him Amen xxxxxxx

So sad how some people live

As I read your comment I actually thought about people who are minimalists and don't own a lot of furniture 😊. It's be cool to tell Alan "hey Alan, you are a minimalist!"

This is what loneness can do to nobody to talk to god 🙏 bless this man he a sweetie glad he got the help he needed

You will be okay ❤

God bless you my dear, reach out there are more pple like you, you're precious don't forget 🙏🧡

The government doesn't have a bottomless pit of money. Plus there are any number of agencies out there which are available to help those who need assistance. I've recently begun using Age UK for help with domestic chores which I now struggle with. Yes I must pay an hourly fee though it's not extortionate. And for those who are unable to fund domestic help there are other routes that can be taken. Where the issue lay is the lack of knowledge of what is available because the government is lax at providing information. There's millions unclaimed by those who could use the financial assistance. For those with complex needs it is usually only identified when he/she ends up in hospital, or if they have a good GP who can recognise when a patient is struggling and can be pointed in the right direction.

Poor sweet man. He must've been so lonely, losing his wife and then his best friend so soon after. God bless and fond thoughts to you, Alan. Take care and all the best mate.

I’m not too sure but i think that would have to be done by someone who works with flooring.

I tend to do the same thing, but not with all the clothes (and my parents are still alive.) I heard someone made 'memory-quilts' from old T-shirts and clothes, that might be an idea if you ever get to the point of letting go enough to alter them.