Yes, please do a weekly cleaning video! Also, could you do a "clean with me" or a "how to" series on cleaning super dirty things (nasty tile shower, caked on hard water buildup on glass shower door, that black hard water ring in the toilet, thick greasy stovetop, etc.) using examples at other people's houses? I've been watching this channel since 2016 and have learned everything I know about cleaning my home. Thank you for everything you guys do!
@@user00616 I remember reading that wd-40 works on hard water crud on your shower doors. I personally swear by scrubbing bubbles on stuff that is hard to scrub off a surface. I've gotten (literally) 20 year old ick off the walls of the house I inherited with scrubbing bubbles.
@@wolfie6199 Perfectionists usually have OCD and it can impact badly on their success in/enjoyment of life. A reformed perfectionist is someone who has trained themself to 'make do' with 90% or 80% of their previous expectation of themself so that they can live happily...
1) stop apologizing to others about your house’s state of cleanliness (makes them feel uncomfortable). 2) PTT (know your products, tools, and techniques before starting a task). 3) think “less is more.” Also, be mindful of what you have (is it really useful enough to be in your home). 4) try to layer multiple tasks by doing manual things WHILE the automatic things are happening. Pretreat with your cleaning products (time saver). 5) create routines and schedule things if u know you’ll miss em. 6) clean as you cook (“messes are magnetic”). 7) use others help. Positively talk to family members by asking what they are best at. 8) don’t hang onto things u literally know u don’t need. “Look at ur stuff with fresh eyes.” 9) fill ur hands! When u leave a room, fill ur hands as well (cleaning as you go). 10) tweak your expectations: do what u can, but be realistic. You guys are so nice in the comments ☺️
Yes to the weekly routine video. I’d love to see a monthly routine video too. Melissa, I found your videos in the beginning of this year and you have no idea how much it has helped me with cleaning my home. I just didn’t know how to clean. I disliked cleaning coz I didn’t know how or what to clean and I always admired clean homes. I saw your bathroom cleaning video and cleaned my bathroom immediately. I saw your bedroom cleaning video and did that immediately. I watched your car cleaning video and got started on that. You really have showed me how to clean. A weekly and a monthly routine will be great so that I can stay on top of cleaning and know the frequency with which I need to clean around the house. Thank you thank you. You are my cleaning savior.
Whenever I visit someone’s home and they start apologizing, I just say, “Oh, it’s okay, I came to see you, not inspect your house!” Hopefully, that’s the same reason they come to my house. -Connie
I always apologise when people come over, and they always say “Don’t apologise, I came here to see you, not your house!” And I’ve also found that apologising then brings the attention to the mess when the visitor wouldn’t haven’t otherwise notice it.
Hi Melissa..I live alone. For the most part,I stay on top of my messes and have a pretty clean apartment but sometimes life gets in the way and before you know it it looks like a tornado hit. Can you do a series for single ppl that live alone
When cleaning,I say to myself that I am doing this so my family can be healthy and happy and not for showcasing to anyone..sounds so basic but it makes cleaning a lot more purposeful
Cleaning as you go along makes life so much easier. I try to wash dishes while cooking, the only thing left would be the pots/pans and stove. I keep a spray bottle with bleach and other shower cleaners in the bathroom. Usually spray the tub and plastic shower curtain after each shower. Then deep clean on the weekends or every other weekend due to my schedule. Bathroom sink is wiped down after each use. Also I make sure my kitchen sink and kitchen is clean at nights, floor swept counters clean fridge wipe down. Floors usually moped every other week. I say all of this to say that it pays to keep a clean and tidy home. Yes life happens but when you go to a hotel you rate the cleanliness of the room so why not place your home, your sanctuary with the same expectations. #loveacleanspace. Great video Melissa.
husband has put me on a spending/buying freeze. and I am glad. I need to be more mindful and less cluttery. Thanks Melissa. Best Wishes for all good things in 2020 for you Riley and Chad. I am expecting my first grandson mid February and am so excited. I have lots of decluttering to do between now and then...
Yes me too as well as 3 daughters and between 12 to 20 young people once and sometimes twice a week. I prefer that the kids feel welcome and happy rather than feel in awe at my tidy house. In the grand scheme of things its more important that they are happy and have happy memories.
I would love to see a weekly cleaning video! My home, as a whole is somewhere between a 4-6 right now. However, we did a major declutter this summer in our master bedroom and I now feel like it is at an 8-9. I am now working in the living room. I work full time as well as help my mom often. My father has passed away, I have no siblings and she has health issues. In the past, I’ve set huge goals and failed. So, for 2020, my goal is to work at least 30 minutes a day decluttering/organizing, etc. until I get the job done. I realize it is only January 04, but it is amazing how much I’ve gotten done in the two hours allotted.
WISH: I would love much more on the topic about emotional clutter and cluttering your fantasy self. Also (tied to the emotional clutter) things, clothes, art work etc. that belong to my kids. PLEASE...🙏🏻
I'd love a weekly cleaning video! I'm disabled and only do what I can, fortunately my husband does help but it's frustrating for me. You could maybe do a video on cleaning when you're less able bodied as well. Clean wise about a 7 tidy wise a 4! xx
Kirsty Macfarlane I have a disabilty & live alone aswell. My mam does things that I can't do when she's free. Allthough I like to do most of it myself if I can
@@kerryirving2949 are you from Scotland? It's very frustrating I know. My day used to be, get up and walk our 3 German shepherds, do whatever housework needed doing, have a bath or shower and then go to my work. We've only got one German shepherd and how I exercise her is through training and games in the house and garden, you know the housework situation and I'm not fit to work! Frustrated is an understatement, to go from being so active to only going out twice a week for about 3 hours is a big adjustment and all before I was 40! I've had spinal problems since my late teens but nothing was ever done until it was too late. That's my story and I totally sympathise with you xx
@@kerryirving2949 I'm from Ayrshire, it was when you said your mam that I thought you were Scottish. It's tough having a disability, especially when you're young, I feel that people don't make allowances. I walk with a stick and elderly people will still push in front of me to get on the bus even though I'm bent over leaning on it in pain! It's good that you have your mum's support. No, my disability was down to genetics, there's joint and spinal conditions through my family history. Though nobody has had what I've got and there's nothing anyone can do so I just get on with it as best I can xx
Hey, Melissa! I’m new to your channel, but I’m so happy I found you guys! Yes to the weekly routine video. I actually had made a giant checklist of all cleaning tasks as well as Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Deep Cleaning routines right before I found your channel. I’d love to see how they line up. Also, I’ve got a couple requests. Do you have anything on how to clean a toilet tank (not the bowl, but inside the tank in the back)? And, do you have any tips on tight spaces like between the outside of the toilet tank and the wall (it’s too tight for my fingers). Also also, do you have anything for air vents? I was wondering if you could wash the vent covers with all-purpose cleaner or a solution similar to the stove vent and then possibly vacuum a bit into the vent itself. Just curious, especially since we have a dog. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills! PS: It’s kinda weird, but I got super excited when I went shopping today and made several of your DIY recipes. As an extra bonus, while decluttering over the past couple weeks, I found a bottle of tea tree oil I didn’t know we had. Now, my house will be clean AND smell great! Seriously, how did you make cleaning so fun?!
Happy new year! I love all your videos. I do have one suggestion or concern. The background music is very distracting, sometimes is so loud that I can't finish watching it. Would you guys consider doing the videos without background music or make sure the music is not competing with the talk? Thank you
I would love to see a how you do a weekly cleaning routine. I work from home with 3 rambunctious boys... your input as a mom and being an entrepreneur is very impressive and a wonderful platform that you have!
I would say my house is about a 6 at any given time. I'm a mom of 4 boys ages 10,8,7,1 so I have come to terms that my house will be dirty but I still try to keep it clean as possible
That’s hard being ruthless I can’t throw things my beautiful mum gives me shes 91 she’s my mum bless her ❤️❤️ I lucky she does that others have no mum 😮 or great relationship I feel really blessed
I find small messes can migrate - a small mess on the counter sticks to the bottom of a glass or bowel, then gets transferred to a new surface when the item is moved. So I'm constantly wiping down my kitchen counter when working in there. Yes on the weekly cleaning schedule video. Thank you for all you share on here! I would rate my house about a 6.
Jen Rich ah so sweet my channels name is Susan Just Susan.... I sopped after 11 videos because I became ill one thing I would like to do is go back in 2020 to tell my story and where I have been
Happy New Year! I’m glad you’re talking about and advocating mindfulness regarding consumerism and a minimalist mindset. I’m slowly but surely doing this in my own life now.... Less Stuff = More Life!
Great video! Great tips! I’ve been married to a hoarder for 38 years; he doesn’t even see filth. But, since downsizing a year ago, I’ve put my “ foot down” and vowed to never live in that type of environment again. This meant many LOUD arguments have ensued, as I insisted on keeping our house tidy. But, strangely enough, he’s starting to keep his space neater , and I heard him admit to a neighbor that he kind of likes walking into a clutter-free house! And, to answer your question, I’d rate my current home a 7-8; same as you... ( I wish I did this years ago, as it may have helped my grown children be neater. I hope it’s not too late for them to learn.)
I am 10. Maybe sounds arrogant, but cleaning for me is therapeutical and it helps that I am organised, so 99% of the times my house is a full 10. My home is an extension of me, represents me, my values, my desires. I don't do it for people, it just feels good to me :)
I have a question: So say someone uses hairspray... on their hair. After spraying daily, excess build up starts to form on a wall. Any suggestions on how to clean hairspray off wall without Mark's or smudges??
Hairstylist here 🙋♀️ most hairspray are water soluble. I just use dish soap and warm water on a microfiber cloth and it will come right off after a few pass overs.
I use an enzyme type cleaner. Spray or wipe in on the hair spray, wait a couple of minutes and it comes off. I use an plder brand called Quick n Brite. It works great. www.amazon.com/Quick-Brite-00032-Purpose-Cleaning/dp/B001F893OA?th=1
I would love the weekly/monthly cleaning schedule videos. I am not in the same physical shape anymore and just listening to you in this video I've realized I need to adjust my expectations. I find myself being overwhelmed since I can't do ALL the things anymore, so I feel like the schedule videos will help me with a new & fresh cleaning perspective. Thanks for sharing.
Another layering method: microwave a bowl of water and vinegar and let the steam sit in there for a few minutes while cleaning another part of your kitchen. Then all the gunk melts away and all you do is wipe!
I absolutely hate it when I visit someone and they apologize for the (sometimes imagined) mess! I would much rather visit someone who has a mess but is happy I've come over than someone who is stressed out because their home isn't perfect. I really couldn't care less what the state of someone's home is!
EXCELLENT video! As always great ideas.. I have to clean more as I go. My mom had so many great sayings.. one was “ lower your expectations and your performance will rise “
My issue with ‘being ruthless’ with items in my home is how do I dispose of certain things? An old lamp, an old duvet, pillows I’m not using, old dirty rugs???? I don’t want to add to the mountain of waste.
Hi, you can search online for ways to recycle/donate in your area. And old lamp can be recycle like electronic, animak shelters love old duvet and pillows (wash them first or ask the shelter how they prefer). Maybe some items will be more difficult, but its important to not produce waste. Hope its helps :)
I think about this too. I recycle, donate etc where I can but have to accept that some stuff will go into land fill with an apology to our planet and a resolve to do better. I try to buy and use less plastic and general stuff, less stuff means less use of energy and product to clean....motto for the year is 'quality over quantity in all things'. I think that initially you will have to add some things to the waste mountain but like me, resolve to improve. Rose x
Marian I do understand you are talking about used up items not 'stuff' per se but as extra food for thought, I was also interested in the concept of 'unbuying'. That is intentionally getting rid of things with more effort than just donating to a charity shop/thrift store. Unless it's some really nice things then stuffing your stuff in a bag and giving to the thrift shop doesn't really teach you anything about not buying stuff in the first place it just moves the 'problem' onto someone else. I heard about this on 'a small wardrobe' channel. It has certainly made me think. I wonder what proportion of donations will untimely end up in land fill anyway. If you put stuff in yourself you feel the pain. It's quite a dilemma isn't it? Best wishes Rose (UK)
Yes, I would love to see a weekly cleaning routine video! Also, do you have a routine for deeper cleaning in your own house? Are there things you do monthly or yearly, or do you do those kinds of tasks sporadically as you think of them? My house is probably an 8 on its best day, 5 on its worst day. My goal is to generally be “10 minutes from company-ready,” when I’m keeping up with weekly cleaning and daily tidy-up!
My home is around a 3 due to my own health and trying to find a way to make things better for my family of two plus pets. Happy New Year to Melissa and Chad..
@@youmakemehappy7 My prayers go out to you dear. The three score I gave was at its best.. right now I'm afraid to let anyone in.. Embarasses me something awful.
I try to keep at least the living room tidy. It's the room we spend most of our time in as a family, and the room visitors see. I keep only couches and tv in there. Nothing to collect dust or clutter. It's nice to have one clean room when the rest is too much for me to clean. Also, ask for help. Don't be embarrassed. There is always one person you can count on that won't judge you. Someone from church (if you attend) or someplace you come into contact with people ❤
@@christinaruiz4183 Thank you for this reply, it has helped me... I try to keep area's for cooking and restroom fairly clean for obvious reasons. I would just love to get some cleaning tips that help when you are disabled to help us all try to stay on top of it instead of in my case doing the basics of what has to stay clean.
@@amychilders5170 In my case, I sit in a chair in front of what I'm cleaning. It's hard for me to stand for long periods. I have rolling laundry hampers, so I don't have to carry them. I spray cleaners and let them sit for a while to soak in. I use paper plates so I don't wash plates. I take Motrin to help with pain and inflammation. I have Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Neuropathy, and Heart problems. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me ❤
Yes definitely would love to see a weekly cleaning routine video!!! My house on any day would be a 5 plenty to be cleaned and decluttered but with six kids sometimes it gets away from me.
Every winter mice show up. This makes me extra diligent about cleaning so the mice don't find anything to eat and go away. I discovered they can climb!
Omg this is my first winter where i see mice and its making me super depressed honestly. I clean but im so afraid to even go in the kitchen. Im not even a slob but somehow mice show up because i see their droppings. Yes they climb even jump! They can fit in holes as small as a dime. What do u use? My parents bought poison im terrified the house will smell. Any tips? Im glad im not alone in this
@@christinecourtemanche8023 the name of the book is Clean my Space by Melissa Maker you can also get it in ebook form. The microfiber towels that she has is at the web Clean my Space It was a very good investment for me .
We rearranged the living room and my husband created a seat for me by the large library shelf, so OF COURSE I had to redo the library. A large diaper box full of books for the used book store! Woot!
Gotta be ruthless! I was helping my friend clean and I got a big black bag and started throwing away all of his old toys and random art projects from when he was like 10
I'm Canadian, I have to say sorry everyday for something! Our busses even say it, as well as "Happy Holidays"! Sorry, I just can't stop saying sorry, but love the video : )
Agree, chemicals are extremely effective for pretreteaing. I can sacrifice the level of cleanness in lieu of natural safe products. Alternatives please!!!
thanks for the video, i have a question. I see you never use gloves. Can you make a video about diferent types of gloves? i think are interesting and good for all here :) . Have a nice day and thanks a lot !
I try my best to keep my house clean, so that I don't feel that need to apologise if someone comes to my place (usually brought by my husband). I would say that I manage to keep it at around an 8. I am trying to make it better. I grew up with a housekeeper and my sisters and I didn't really learn the principles of keeping a house clean. When we didn't have our housekeeper anymore, the house became a huge mess and I shiver just thinking about that time. I want a clean house and a clutter free life.
Just schedule in a little bit of time to start - say, 15 or 30 minutes. Start with a pile of papers or a small corner of one room and just focus on that, nothing else. Before you know it, you'll start seeing the difference that the work is making and it'll get easier(ish) from there to tackle other areas - Good luck Erica! :)
Start with small tasks. Clean your coffee table or nightstand....do a ‘quick clean’, (where you run thru & tidy.) Things as simple as cleaning off a table (& making certain NOT to let clutter refill those spots. Tell your family if you need to that the table, or counter, etc. is no longer a dumping ground.) Put a couple of ‘nice’ things on those tables- counters, desk, mantle. It’s pretty cool, as you begin to work thru the house & all of a sudden these clean spots appear & once you ‘train’ yourself & family that nothing but ‘xyzzy’ belongs there- you will stop using these surfaces as catch all’s. (Just make sure to provide alternative spots for these things.) A ‘Coming & Going’ table/shelf by the entryway works great. Create a place for your keys, wallet, sunglasses, purse- one for each member is good. Kids backpacks, jackets & library books now have a home & are a reminder to take them with you. Put a basket for each family member & throughout the day- pop each person’s items into them & give an appropriate time limit (a day or two) to take it to their rooms & bring the basket back & when they don’t (you put the items on ‘time out’- a day, a week, etc. without their items & either they will care enough to put it away- or its unnecessary....toss it.) (Especially if you have stairs- get matching baskets at the top & bottom (maybe with a name tag for the owner) & as it gathers up or downstairs- you take it with you.) FlyLady has AWESOME tips & routines for starting where u are. I’m a lifelong ‘messy’ & honestly, her routines have changed my life. A few major ‘easy’ ways to start are... Make your bed first thing when u get out of it- it took me until my mid 30’s to get this down...and IT HAS BEEN A LIFE CHANGER! (I even spread up my bed on mornings I plan on getting back in to relax & have tea. Oftentimes, I change my mind/plans & bam 💥- my bed is already made.) Another tip is to clean as you go. If you make something to eat- put it all away BEFORE eating (I promise it makes it so much easier before you’re full & lazy feeling.) As you get ready, or even just use the bathroom- keep Lysol wipes handy & AFTER you put away & tidy your stuff that you used- give the counter, sink & toilet with the wipes. (Obviously different ones- lol). It is SOOO much easier to clean a little consistently- than to let it build up & have to scrub stuff. (Same goes if you have a shower door. Buy a squeegee & either use vinegar & water or a shower cleanser & wipe it down after each shower. (Even if the kids & Husband don’t do it- you’re still getting to it several times a week more than if not. It really cuts down on the full shower cleanse.) The biggest lesson I’ve learned from FlyLady- is to start were you are. Develop the routines & then slowly work thru what you can. She does daily reminders, challenges & has House ‘zones’ to work in each week. (So even though you may be decluttering or deep cleaning- eventually everything is gotten to. Without the pressure of doing it all at once.) Baby steps. 😊 Good luck 👍
Your 10 rules are the most useful guidelines I've ever seen. Common sense and specific to getting the job done. Helps me believe that I can actually conquer house management.
Decluttered so far in 2020: -screws, nails, extra assembly parts, etc. in toolbox -extra lunchboxes -no longer loved bathing suits -boxes from small electronics “in case of returns” -unused cleaning cloths that come with every pair of eyeglasses that you buy
