You missed a reason! It is comforting in a chaotic world to watch the chaos of mess become organized and clean. I watch clean with me, pressure washing, lawn mowing…..all for the comfort and satisfaction of seeing chaos managed. The narrative on channels like yours helps remind us of more manageable chaos and the importance of not being too serious!
Yes! Ariel posted a new video! Honestly, I would watch any video you post. I'm not sure if it's your demeanor, humour, or way of speaking, but you're just an absolute pleasure to watch and always help me relax.
I have watched many a "clean with me" video in my time, but this is the first time I have watched a "watch me watch a clean with me video." Well done, Ariel! I think you just invented a new genre. 👏👏
Husband under pile weakly saying HELP had me cracking up each time. Thank you for your posts. They always make me smile. Also, these videos about cleaning makes me feel like I have company doing the drudge.
I started watching CWM videos because one day I was depressed and didn’t want to get out of bed. I scrolled to a video where a woman had soft music playing in the background and was cleaning her house. It cleared my mind watching her house go from a mess to peaceful and tidy. So that’s how I start the first day of the week. I get coffee, turn on a CWM video and start cleaning.
As an old woman who hasn't been able to clean her house in over three years due to health & bodily injury issues, I watch just to remember what it was like when I could do those things. Sometimes I cry, but you always have such an upbeat personality that I can watch without getting too overly depressed. Much respect from East Texas 💖💖💖
@@TheNinnyfee Thank you. I have a friend who comes over to help when she can & my husband is wonderful with dishes & such. I just really miss doing it myself. Some days it makes me feel useless, but I know Jesus is still using me, so that gives me hope. Thank you again for your kind words. Have a fantastic day. 💌
I like watching your videos because your house is a REAL house! I can relate! Plus you are funny and seem honest about your reviews of the different cleaning methods. Thank you for your wholesome videos!
When you said that not everybody was taught how to clean growing up, it unlocked a memory from years ago. I was about 20 and just started working at a fast food place. You got trained in every position, but you always started out as dishwasher. The dishwasher also had to sweep, mop, take out trash, and wipe tables. The guy who was training me asked if I knew how to mop. I thought he was joking, but he said young people never know how to mop because their parents don’t show them how. I said,”I’ve seen Cinderella, so I think I’ve got it down.” He laughed so hard, and was so impressed that I actually did know how to clean a floor. He started using that line with all the new trainees.
I’m definitely in the procrastination zone! Watching clean with me videos is like watching exercise videos…. I tell myself I’m getting good ideas that I’ll put into practice later…… maybe….
If anyone wants to get motivated to clean their home, watch a hoarder video because it definitely motivated me and a lot of people. But watching someone else clean gives you some brilliant ideas on different cleaning products. Happy cleaning peeps ❤
Hey Ariel, guess what? I was just motivated and cleaned my bathtub with the smiley face cleaner. It only took me 5 minutes. Thank you! I just made up a new word for you. CLEANAVATION!
I like watching these because it lets me “delay” my own cleaning! Nothing like a little distraction and a cup of coffee to make you forget all the closets and cupboards in your own house that need attention!
This is a very provocative video. It is a question I’ve asked myself as I search for another cleaning video to watch to postpone my actual cleaning. I call it research.
Some of those 'clean with me videos' bum me out - it always looks pretty damn clean to start, and then they just manage to call me poor in about 50 different ways 😅 I hope you all have great weekend, and yes, those snazzy elegant ladies make me feel jealous too (but I mean, good on them, they have beautiful homes 😊)
I personally enjoy your humor and I like to hear a friendly voice while working....it makes me not feel so lonely. My house is full of sweet children, but life can be lonely amongst little people. It feels like a friend is over.
I love that I'm still seeing the baskets on the dresser thing from the video you did with clutterbug. I made a basket like that for my paper clutter and it has worked for months and helped our home so much!!
I actually prefer your clean with me where we do the same tasks! When I’m feeling overwhelmed I love the thought that we are tackling it together!! Plus I’ve watched it over and over again so I don’t feel the need to actually watch it just listen since I’m not missing anything!
I LOVE "Clean with me" videos it makes mundane chores less lonely and more fun! Will love more clean with me videos from you 😅 motivation& virtual company really does help!
Ur such a ham! I loved the feather duster bit. 😂 I watch them cuz I have health problems and it drowns out the nasty voices in my head telling me I’m not good enough for not staying on top of things.
Ariel, if you haven’t done it already, I think it’s time for you to do an open mic night somewhere and hone (sp?) your comedy routine, because, you my dear, are a complete riot.
I've graduated to watching the disaster zone clean ups like midwest and anakatrina. I like to support folks who are helping others. It is really refreshing to see that even thorough chaos can be brought back to a semblance of normality (with a ton of stuff removed via a dumpster or two!). I find that listening to an old tyme radio show gets the most work done for me as I am using my imagination to supply the visuals. Otherwise, I end up just sitting down and watching, since I associate video with viewing! I like this channel for the humour and the connection, so please keep it up Ariel!
I love anakatrina! My children were really rebelling against cleaning one day. "Why do we have to do this!?!" So we took a break and sat down to watch one of her videos. My children "😮😬🥴". And when the break was over, nobody complained anymore. (We also had a good talk about mental illness and people who have challenges we don't have and having grace for those people.) But! They now know why we clean!
I enjoy your humor and your perspective on the topics you address. I’d probably watch a “make oatmeal with me” video if you made one, even though I don’t eat oatmeal. 🤷🏻♀️ Thank you for being your quirky, authentic self on an internet filled with the fake-it-‘til-you-make-its, and thanks for entertaining me while I fold my daughter’s laundry for the first time in three months.
I started watching your comparing cleaning style videos to see if there are any other ways I can organize my cleaning schedule. Now I watch you because I just like your videos.
I love all of your videos. Never want to miss one. They are so funny, entertaining and informative. Thank you for all of your hard work to provide such a great channel. You are so appreciated!❤
Hi, You are such a lovely person. You have no stuffy airs, just a great bubbly character. My guess for another reason why people watch such videos is because watching it tricks our brains into feeling it has tidied or is busy about to do so. By the way, the exact moment ( Many before and after too.) you said „She doesn‘t know if you sat on the couch eating potato chips.“ I was stuffing my face with exactly that. Also, to me there is the typical sense of „I‘m not good enough“ as I watch and compare myself with others. Watching them is like watching what a better version of me could do but isn‘t. Same for when they spend money on clothes and goodies, buy a house, spend time with their kids, have a happy relationship, express their creativity, pursue a job, tend a garden, daily cook, run a household, have a homestead, go on a holiday, do DIY‘s, go out with friends and so on…. Watching others is like I said, watching what a happier or more accomplished version of myself could be like. Pretty twisted I guess. Most of what summed up are not part of my life and watching you and others is like watching a movie. Yet oddly enough, it doesn‘t spur me into action. Also oddly enough, I clean of my own accord when I do so and my house is reasonably tidy enough. To me the not wanting to be alone is what I feel is often going on too, like you said. Is sad to know in a world filled with humans so many are lonely. Anyway, I find you lovely and I hope your channel will get more and more followers. You deserve them…. :). Have a lovely weekend everyone…. :),
To me it's the so-called body doubling (ADD). Which is having another person around while you work on a task. They don’t have to assist directly; just simply being present could help you start, focus, and finish. I noticed that I like to clean the home more at the weekend when my family is at home. Even though I could clean alone while I'm in Homeoffice. 😅 Just like I went to the library for studying instead of just learning at home. 😊
The comment of “procrastinating doing my own cleaning“ really hit home with me! I use them as motivation and then I still don’t clean. I can watch 10 in a row and I still don’t clean. I do admit to looking at other peoples homes, so the nosy works with me too! Thanks for putting out another fabulous video. I can’t wait for the next one.
I don't care about the subject as much as I do listening to someone like you, a host who makes it feel more like catching up with a good friend. 🥰 Happy holidays to you and your beautiful family, Ariel! 🌹❤️🦃☃️
I think the term you might want to use is "body double". -its used alot in psychology. I think work is better when others are around to share it. Invite your good buddy(s) over and let them help you clean. They're going to have more enthusiasm to clean your space then you are. Then swap and do theirs. It's a big help both to you and them. It builds community. Get a cleanibg group and have fun. It's a big help. The same goes for delcuttering. Your creativity for solutions and knowledge of cleaning will grow alongside your motivation to keep up the good work. Also, when motivation sucks just dile in to that cleaning community. They'll support your and kick your button to gear. I do this with my buddies every few months and it's a big help.
Watching other people clean is cathartic. It means I get the rush of endorphins from cleaning without actually getting off my couch (a task made difficult right now because I'm laid up with a broken leg) (not sure what my excuse was before I broke it though).
I like to watch cleaning, declutter and organizing videos. I actually sit and watch so I procrastinate to actually do the stuff. I do love the product recommendations and cleaning hacks. I like the distraction and motivation as well. I do like to feel I’m not alone in feeling unmotivated so I think I might tick off all your reasons except the clean with me part. 🤪 I wish there were more videos of people in smaller, less affluent homes though. If anybody knows of any channels please let me know. I live in a small 2 bedroom apartment with my family of 4 with no storage or garage. Where does one put all the tools and holiday decor!? Because mine is stuffed in the closet where my clothes should be. 😢
It's motivation, finding a start, I am only watching by myself while the rest of the family do what ever they are doing. You are real, I like to try new ways and you have shown me new ways. Batching tasks works best for me, but I do blame the cat for not vacuuming the floor often enough. I am flawed and perfect imperfection has to work for me.
I started watching clean with me videos because I really do not like to clean, except for laundry (go figure, but I love to iron even though very little of my things need ironing except when sewing) I hate washing dishes, mainly because it was my chore growing up. I do love seeing others’ homes and admit to buying home goods that spark my fancy that I see. Not too many since I keep to my budget, but if it’s something I really need, I fit it into my budget.
I enjoy watching "cleaning/decluttering" videos cuz after a couple it gets me going to work on my house - I'm also amazed at other people and how messy their homes are and my favorite cleaning person is "Aurikatariina" as she cleans peoples extremely messy homes/apartments and she does it for free - she is a favorite of other "cleaners" also - and the smily face sponge is "scrub daddy" which Auri is a spokesperson - her mother cleaned houses/businesses and she has also so after watching these people I get encouraged to clean my own home - I usually don't clean with but I clean after I watch - I'm also a subscriber of you as well
As someone that makes “clean with me” videos, it is always strange to tell people that strangers watch me clean for a living. But, it works and I LOVE TO CLEAN and organize. So, why not film it? It’s so, so, SO important to keep it real though. I just wanna be there for other people, so they never feel alone in the ups and downs of life. Cleaning and organizing is just the vessel in which I can encourage others and lift them up - to love on others. Btw, you’re amazing!! Seriously, I enjoy your videos so much. Hugs!
Yes! I got so much motivation from cleaning videos that I started my own channel, but now I need to find cleaning and video making motivation 😂 I still struggle a LOT, lol.
What I like to do is watch a cleaning a border house video to get me thinking that's how my house will look if I don't get off my ass 😂 then I listen to clean with me videos while I clean
I loved this video!! My house looks more like your's than the one you used as an example. Relatable. I usually just watch a clean with me video and "think" about cleaning my house! House cleaning isn't happening today. I'm headed off to work ... a 12 hour shift. BUT maybe I'll check out your clean with me videos on my days off ... and actually do some cleaning!
I love you! 😂😂😂 Thank you for explaining this to me. Seriously! I do decluttering videos, not cleaning videos, and for a long time I kept wondering why do people watch? I'd never heard of "body-doubling" until a viewer said she wanted to body double with me. 😳 I Googled it. It's okay. Not weird. But I didn't know people did that until that viewer comment. I actually watch the videos and get absolutely nothing done. 😂
what I do as well if I cannot watch a video is I listen to a podcast about cleaning or decluttering (like a Slob comes Clean or Clutterbug), it also motivates me to get things done. the brain is busy listening while the hands are cleaning!
For me it's mosty about the chores feeling less boring. Sometimes I use audiobook, sometimes decluttering videos, sometimes clean with me. Some clean with me videos have a timer built in, which makes them perfect for speed clean-up.
Haaaa. Yea, it's for all those reasons. Procrastination. Looking at others' furniture. Ideas for cleaning products and cleaning tools. Anything that might help this horrid task!! Lol. Thanks much. 🎉
I always enjoy seeing your videos. I watch cleaning videos to learn a few tricks like using a Swiffer on your bathroom mirrors, gel cleaner for grout, etc. I have a home that’s lived in and most cleaning videos have clean homes that takes minutes but I take hours, days, etc. It’s also motivation on some days when I want to be a couch potato and go down the CZcams rabbit hole. Your hubby is a great sport in your videos and makes me laugh. Thanks as always for another fun video.
We like watching you! It's like a visit with a friend. Even if we're doing something boring or unfun, we still get to hang out. But not in a creepy way. I promise I am not creepy!
I too have found myself watching ‘clean with me’ videos… I’m one of the weirdos! 🙋🏼♀️😂 And I’m nosy, I like seeing people’s decor, products and gadgets! Love your videos Ariel! 🎥
I guess I was ahead of my time. In my youth when I was still living at home, I used to pay my little sister to keep me company while I was cleaning my room. She was also great about making snarky comments about my clutter that helped me relax and loosen my attachment to things of no to little value. Yup, Ariel, you are my replacement sister! Lol
For me cleaning videos... Or honestly any video podcast whatever, music too.... But I prefer chatty videos I don't have to watch intensely. Because I don't always look at the screen especially if I am moving about. I realized years ago that I actually enjoy doing dishes and laundry if I have a video up on my windowsill or in a cabinet or on my bed beside me. A distracts the racing thoughts of my ADHD brain enough for me to auto pilot through the mundane tasks without over thinking or distracting myself with my own racing thoughts. Because they are vast. 😂 I literally have washed my dishes ran to the store came back and thanks to my husband for doing the dishes and he looked at me and said "Are you serious?" It was so painless that my brain didn't even register it was me that did it. 🤣🤣🤣 And that is why because without something to distract my brain cleaning is painful and awful and I just don't wanna ..... But I have to. So thank you for CZcamsrs for making me stomach my duties around the house. My most powerful tool in my toolbox. 😊 House work has turned into me time. I also like learning so use the time for other things I am interested in or work on usually revolving around cleaning/ organizing or ADHD and parenting. Love me some neuro science and nutrition stuff too. I am fond of learning from others and also hanging out. I also genuinely like a bunch of CZcamsrs and consider them friends. So who wouldn't wanna hang out while we work.
Thanks for posting this! I was starting to think that I was watching or listening to too much CZcams but it really helps me get things done when I have something playing. I have ADHD too so I really appreciate your post.
I’m with you Ariel. I enjoy real content like yours. it’s more fun to watch someone else clean as motivation to clean. You and flylady are my only follows for cleaning. Thank you for being you, for being real and for being fun.
I love to watch them because besides motivating me to get off my butt and clean, it helps me see the end result of their clean home and so I want mine to be clean and shiny too! And it helps you feel not alone
Girl, your videos are so fun to watch! Every time one pops up in my feed I end up bingeing on like 3. Totally appreciate the time you put into your scripting and production quality. I know that takes a lot of work! Thanks for all you do! ❤
I have enjoyed watching your videos as you have tried different “plans” as a way of finding one that will work for me. When I worked full time, I had someone come and clean for me. Now that i am retired, I need to figure it out for myself. Looking for the best routine has helped me set up some better daily practices. Still, there is no one plan that works, so taking the parts that work for me is my plan - just need to name it!
As a quote goes from Paulo Coelho's "Alchemist" - "Because the crystal was dirty. And both you and I needed to cleanse our minds of negative thoughts." Cleaning videos clear something inside of you. You get the same feeling as you clean yourself.
I agree with your reasons. Also, I think it's very satisfying seeing youtubers newer, well-decorated homes become clean on speed video in a way that it won't happen in my older, randomly decorated home.
Cleaning videos just bring me so much comfort for the simple reason of thing being very dirty/untidy to being so clean and tidy and awesomely organized. Take wardrobes for example: I love people decluttering their closets and organizing their clothes by color afterwards. it is just so satisfying to look at. Also cleaning other people's houses is way easier than my own apartment - ADHD at its finest. Gives me so much dopamine, just watching other people's places getting tidied!
Love your videos as you are so funny, very entertaining and give me a lift. I am in the process of re-doing my kitchen and started watching to get ideas on colors and kitchen decor. Now I watch to compare how growing up in the 60 - 70's was to how families live today. I get a kick out of all these women complaining about the size of their homes and laundry. They should really try a family of 5 living in 800 sq. ft. of space with 1 bathroom and no laundry dryer. Fun part of laundry, all the clothes had to be ironed as everything was cotton.
Remi Clog videos are like a beautiful podcast for us nuerodivergent ladies. She did one cleaning her dad's house and her commentary made me cry and motivated me to clean and embrace my individual creative nature ...even if my house is a bomb.
I love these kind of videos. They Have me feel like I am cleaning with a friend talking to me, Making it more fun. When I had my oldest son, my neighbor and I used to get together and just visit with each other while the other one was cleaning. It made a job that was hohum. More fun and you got to visit at the same time. Ever since I was in a car accident four years ago I Do better when I can listen to something or listen to a voice. Feel like someone is here and it does give you that push. Plus watching the videos and hearing someone has helped me get rid of things from my grandparents that I thought I had to hold on to that made my space feel small. It's kind of like a magazine in motion the ideas, the inspiration the motivation. I also think now we live in such a busy world that people don't stop and visit and have coffee with their neighbors or their friends as often in the past.
Hi. I know my reasons for watching them.... Motivation and to 'borrow' some of their energy.... Inspiration, to 'borrow' some of the ideas (ok, maybe just a little bit nosey!)... Hints, tips and hacks are always a plus.... I watch your cleaning videos the most because they're funny and I can relate, apart from when you got a dishwasher at the same time as mine broke down.😂 Thank you for sharing the good, the bad, the ugly and the laughs! Have a super day.😊
I like your videos because you actually make me want to do something to clean the house. I am still very behind, don't get me wrong, but I actually started to fold the laundry mountain that piles up after washing. And I also tried Fly Lady, thanks to you. I am terrible at sticking with a routine, however, no matter how easy it is. Cleaning is not something I enjoy. I was made to clean as a child. When I was a teenager, my room was spotless. Now as an adult, I am a slob.
It also makes me feel less alone while cleaning and removes some of the feeling of missing out on more enjoyable activities. It feels a little like cleaning with someone else as almost a social or community activity.
Just last night I looked to see when your last video was because it felt like I needed another one. Perfect timing. You are so funny and I love watching your videos.
I think I’m in the boat of watching the cleaning videos because I like the people making them and to procrastinate on cleaning. However, I may try to play one while cleaning now, we’ll see. Thanks!
I enjoy watching clean with me videos because they're sooooo satisfying to watch. And inspiring! Watching your videos especially when you are our timer, that's the best motivation. Plus, you make it fun to watch too. Cleaning isn't fun, at all. I also find that playing my favorite music is also motivating because cleaning time now becomes music time too!
That clip of the woman with the spray bottle looks like it could be Vanessa Feltz, a British broadcaster. Your husband hiding under the laundry pile cracked me up 😂
I like cleaning videos, especially the ones that are sped up, because it makes the tasks look very achievable. My mind will build up cleaning tasks to be so much more than they really are creating a huge amount of inertia I have to overcome to get started. But when I see someone clean their kitchen, it reduces that inertia for me. Thanks for the great videos! I wish you were my neighbor so we could eat some ice cream together!
I watch them to learn cos i didn’t have much guidance growing up, get ideas, tips & tricks to be more efficient & motivation. I had a giggle you put Brittany on for the products & gadgets hehe love her channel too. Love yr vids & quirky sense of humour ❤😃
i eagerly await for new videos from you to post ..... i love your personality and humor .... you are so much fun to watch and make cleaning more enjoyable .... i love all the tips you share... thank you for being down to earth and someone we can all relate to!
You missed a reason! It is comforting in a chaotic world to watch the chaos of mess become organized and clean. I watch clean with me, pressure washing, lawn mowing…..all for the comfort and satisfaction of seeing chaos managed. The narrative on channels like yours helps remind us of more manageable chaos and the importance of not being too serious!
I like watching the mowing videos too!
Yesss it’s like those “strangely satisfying” videos.
Yes. This was my first thought. I like the satisfying feeling of seeing chaos becoming order.
I love watching extreme rug cleanings!
Dog grooming is also nice. "Girl with the dogs" is great. ❤
The "help me" from the pile of things was hilarious😂
Yes! Ariel posted a new video! Honestly, I would watch any video you post. I'm not sure if it's your demeanor, humour, or way of speaking, but you're just an absolute pleasure to watch and always help me relax.
So glad to have you here, thank you ❤️
All of the above! 😊
I’m already laughing 5 minutes in. There are hundreds of clean-with-me videos, but only one awkward mom.
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I have watched many a "clean with me" video in my time, but this is the first time I have watched a "watch me watch a clean with me video." Well done, Ariel! I think you just invented a new genre. 👏👏
Hahaha ❤️
It's called body doubling. It is used alot for people with ADHD. Very helpful!
I agree
Yes!!
Was about to comment this! Body doubling/co-working has helped me so much with actually getting stuff done!
Husband under pile weakly saying HELP had me cracking up each time. Thank you for your posts. They always make me smile. Also, these videos about cleaning makes me feel like I have company doing the drudge.
I literally laughed out loud at her husband in the pile of stuff and then had to explain to my husband why I was laughing... 🤣 He didn't get it... 🤪
I started watching CWM videos because one day I was depressed and didn’t want to get out of bed. I scrolled to a video where a woman had soft music playing in the background and was cleaning her house. It cleared my mind watching her house go from a mess to peaceful and tidy. So that’s how I start the first day of the week. I get coffee, turn on a CWM video and start cleaning.
As an old woman who hasn't been able to clean her house in over three years due to health & bodily injury issues, I watch just to remember what it was like when I could do those things. Sometimes I cry, but you always have such an upbeat personality that I can watch without getting too overly depressed. Much respect from East Texas 💖💖💖
What I really don't understand is how our communities rather point fingers than help out.
I hope you find someone trustworthy to assist you. ❤
@@TheNinnyfee Thank you. I have a friend who comes over to help when she can & my husband is wonderful with dishes & such. I just really miss doing it myself. Some days it makes me feel useless, but I know Jesus is still using me, so that gives me hope. Thank you again for your kind words. Have a fantastic day. 💌
I like watching your videos because your house is a REAL house! I can relate!
Plus you are funny and seem honest about your reviews of the different cleaning methods.
Thank you for your wholesome videos!
When you said that not everybody was taught how to clean growing up, it unlocked a memory from years ago. I was about 20 and just started working at a fast food place. You got trained in every position, but you always started out as dishwasher. The dishwasher also had to sweep, mop, take out trash, and wipe tables. The guy who was training me asked if I knew how to mop. I thought he was joking, but he said young people never know how to mop because their parents don’t show them how. I said,”I’ve seen Cinderella, so I think I’ve got it down.” He laughed so hard, and was so impressed that I actually did know how to clean a floor. He started using that line with all the new trainees.
That’s a funny line! Don’t forget Snow White - she had cute woodland animals helping her. 😅
I’m definitely in the procrastination zone! Watching clean with me videos is like watching exercise videos…. I tell myself I’m getting good ideas that I’ll put into practice later…… maybe….
I sometimes watch such videos but to be honest I just watch, I never "clean with" 🤷🏻♀️ I watch videos to relax, not to work, lol.
If anyone wants to get motivated to clean their home, watch a hoarder video because it definitely motivated me and a lot of people.
But watching someone else clean gives you some brilliant ideas on different cleaning products.
Happy cleaning peeps ❤
Hey Ariel, guess what? I was just motivated and cleaned my bathtub with the smiley face cleaner. It only took me 5 minutes. Thank you! I just made up a new word for you. CLEANAVATION!
I like watching these because it lets me “delay” my own cleaning! Nothing like a little distraction and a cup of coffee to make you forget all the closets and cupboards in your own house that need attention!
This is a very provocative video. It is a question I’ve asked myself as I search for another cleaning video to watch to postpone my actual cleaning. I call it research.
Some of those 'clean with me videos' bum me out - it always looks pretty damn clean to start, and then they just manage to call me poor in about 50 different ways 😅 I hope you all have great weekend, and yes, those snazzy elegant ladies make me feel jealous too (but I mean, good on them, they have beautiful homes 😊)
I personally enjoy your humor and I like to hear a friendly voice while working....it makes me not feel so lonely. My house is full of sweet children, but life can be lonely amongst little people. It feels like a friend is over.
I love that I'm still seeing the baskets on the dresser thing from the video you did with clutterbug. I made a basket like that for my paper clutter and it has worked for months and helped our home so much!!
I love that too :)
I actually prefer your clean with me where we do the same tasks! When I’m feeling overwhelmed I love the thought that we are tackling it together!! Plus I’ve watched it over and over again so I don’t feel the need to actually watch it just listen since I’m not missing anything!
I LOVE "Clean with me" videos it makes mundane chores less lonely and more fun! Will love more clean with me videos from you 😅 motivation& virtual company really does help!
do laundry with me video!!! Or do dishes with me!
Less lonely for sure. It is a lonely thankless thing. Thank you to Ariel for being there for us.
Lastly, you are so entertaining that you could talk about anything, I would still watch you😊
Ur such a ham! I loved the feather duster bit. 😂
I watch them cuz I have health problems and it drowns out the nasty voices in my head telling me I’m not good enough for not staying on top of things.
Ariel, if you haven’t done it already, I think it’s time for you to do an open mic night somewhere and hone (sp?) your comedy routine, because, you my dear, are a complete riot.
Your videos bring a whole new joy to Saturdays! Thank you for being you. 💛
Yes. This. 🙂
Totally agree!
I've graduated to watching the disaster zone clean ups like midwest and anakatrina. I like to support folks who are helping others. It is really refreshing to see that even thorough chaos can be brought back to a semblance of normality (with a ton of stuff removed via a dumpster or two!). I find that listening to an old tyme radio show gets the most work done for me as I am using my imagination to supply the visuals. Otherwise, I end up just sitting down and watching, since I associate video with viewing! I like this channel for the humour and the connection, so please keep it up Ariel!
I love anakatrina! My children were really rebelling against cleaning one day. "Why do we have to do this!?!" So we took a break and sat down to watch one of her videos. My children "😮😬🥴". And when the break was over, nobody complained anymore. (We also had a good talk about mental illness and people who have challenges we don't have and having grace for those people.) But! They now know why we clean!
My 11 year old daughter watches "clean with me" videos with me! Then she gets super motivated and organizes her bedroom. 🎉😂🧹🧽
I enjoy your humor and your perspective on the topics you address. I’d probably watch a “make oatmeal with me” video if you made one, even though I don’t eat oatmeal. 🤷🏻♀️ Thank you for being your quirky, authentic self on an internet filled with the fake-it-‘til-you-make-its, and thanks for entertaining me while I fold my daughter’s laundry for the first time in three months.
Relatability is important to me. Some folks I follow have moved up in the world and I'm finding it harder to relate to them. Funny how that works.
This is the most honest video ever, about cleaning😂
I started watching your comparing cleaning style videos to see if there are any other ways I can organize my cleaning schedule. Now I watch you because I just like your videos.
I love all of your videos. Never want to miss one. They are so funny, entertaining and informative. Thank you for all of your hard work to provide such a great channel. You are so appreciated!❤
And you are even more appreciated! Thank you so much ❤️
Hi,
You are such a lovely person.
You have no stuffy airs, just a great bubbly character.
My guess for another reason why people watch such videos is because watching it tricks our brains into feeling it has tidied or is busy about to do so.
By the way, the exact moment ( Many before and after too.) you said „She doesn‘t know if you sat on the couch eating potato chips.“ I was stuffing my face with exactly that.
Also, to me there is the typical sense of „I‘m not good enough“ as I watch and compare myself with others. Watching them is like watching what a better version of me could do but isn‘t. Same for when they spend money on clothes and goodies, buy a house, spend time with their kids, have a happy relationship, express their creativity, pursue a job, tend a garden, daily cook, run a household, have a homestead, go on a holiday, do DIY‘s, go out with friends and so on…. Watching others is like I said, watching what a happier or more accomplished version of myself could be like. Pretty twisted I guess. Most of what summed up are not part of my life and watching you and others is like watching a movie.
Yet oddly enough, it doesn‘t spur me into action. Also oddly enough, I clean of my own accord when I do so and my house is reasonably tidy enough.
To me the not wanting to be alone is what I feel is often going on too, like you said. Is sad to know in a world filled with humans so many are lonely.
Anyway, I find you lovely and I hope your channel will get more and more followers.
You deserve them…. :).
Have a lovely weekend everyone…. :),
I like how satisfying it is to see stuff get clean quickly even if I'm well aware it'll take a significantly longer time!
To me it's the so-called body doubling (ADD). Which is having another person around while you work on a task. They don’t have to assist directly; just simply being present could help you start, focus, and finish.
I noticed that I like to clean the home more at the weekend when my family is at home. Even though I could clean alone while I'm in Homeoffice. 😅 Just like I went to the library for studying instead of just learning at home. 😊
The comment of “procrastinating doing my own cleaning“ really hit home with me! I use them as motivation and then I still don’t clean. I can watch 10 in a row and I still don’t clean.
I do admit to looking at other peoples homes, so the nosy works with me too!
Thanks for putting out another fabulous video. I can’t wait for the next one.
You are so funny! Spot on; I use CZcams videos as timers to clean or as a break between cleaning.
I don't care about the subject as much as I do listening to someone like you, a host who makes it feel more like catching up with a good friend. 🥰 Happy holidays to you and your beautiful family, Ariel! 🌹❤️🦃☃️
Why watch " clean with me" videos?
Because Misery loves Company 😂😂
I think the term you might want to use is "body double". -its used alot in psychology. I think work is better when others are around to share it. Invite your good buddy(s) over and let them help you clean. They're going to have more enthusiasm to clean your space then you are. Then swap and do theirs. It's a big help both to you and them. It builds community. Get a cleanibg group and have fun. It's a big help. The same goes for delcuttering. Your creativity for solutions and knowledge of cleaning will grow alongside your motivation to keep up the good work. Also, when motivation sucks just dile in to that cleaning community. They'll support your and kick your button to gear.
I do this with my buddies every few months and it's a big help.
Those smiley face sponges and power paste are amazing. They're the only sponges I use now.
Watching other people clean is cathartic. It means I get the rush of endorphins from cleaning without actually getting off my couch (a task made difficult right now because I'm laid up with a broken leg) (not sure what my excuse was before I broke it though).
I like to watch cleaning, declutter and organizing videos. I actually sit and watch so I procrastinate to actually do the stuff. I do love the product recommendations and cleaning hacks. I like the distraction and motivation as well. I do like to feel I’m not alone in feeling unmotivated so I think I might tick off all your reasons except the clean with me part. 🤪 I wish there were more videos of people in smaller, less affluent homes though. If anybody knows of any channels please let me know. I live in a small 2 bedroom apartment with my family of 4 with no storage or garage. Where does one put all the tools and holiday decor!? Because mine is stuffed in the closet where my clothes should be. 😢
It's motivation, finding a start, I am only watching by myself while the rest of the family do what ever they are doing. You are real, I like to try new ways and you have shown me new ways. Batching tasks works best for me, but I do blame the cat for not vacuuming the floor often enough. I am flawed and perfect imperfection has to work for me.
I started watching clean with me videos because I really do not like to clean, except for laundry (go figure, but I love to iron even though very little of my things need ironing except when sewing) I hate washing dishes, mainly because it was my chore growing up.
I do love seeing others’ homes and admit to buying home goods that spark my fancy that I see. Not too many since I keep to my budget, but if it’s something I really need, I fit it into my budget.
I enjoy watching "cleaning/decluttering" videos cuz after a couple it gets me going to work on my house - I'm also amazed at other people and how messy their homes are and my favorite cleaning person is "Aurikatariina" as she cleans peoples extremely messy homes/apartments and she does it for free - she is a favorite of other "cleaners" also - and the smily face sponge is "scrub daddy" which Auri is a spokesperson - her mother cleaned houses/businesses and she has also so after watching these people I get encouraged to clean my own home - I usually don't clean with but I clean after I watch - I'm also a subscriber of you as well
As someone that makes “clean with me” videos, it is always strange to tell people that strangers watch me clean for a living. But, it works and I LOVE TO CLEAN and organize. So, why not film it? It’s so, so, SO important to keep it real though. I just wanna be there for other people, so they never feel alone in the ups and downs of life. Cleaning and organizing is just the vessel in which I can encourage others and lift them up - to love on others.
Btw, you’re amazing!! Seriously, I enjoy your videos so much. Hugs!
I watch YOURS! Cleaning, fun, and a good laugh. 🎉
Yes! I got so much motivation from cleaning videos that I started my own channel, but now I need to find cleaning and video making motivation 😂 I still struggle a LOT, lol.
What I like to do is watch a cleaning a border house video to get me thinking that's how my house will look if I don't get off my ass 😂 then I listen to clean with me videos while I clean
I should be cleaning right now but I’m watching this video.
After watching you clean your bathroom mirror I cleaned mine LOL thanks for the motivation!
You’re so refreshing and I love your humor 😅
I loved this video!!
My house looks more like your's than the one you used as an example. Relatable. I usually just watch a clean with me video and "think" about cleaning my house!
House cleaning isn't happening today. I'm headed off to work ... a 12 hour shift. BUT maybe I'll check out your clean with me videos on my days off ... and actually do some cleaning!
I love you! 😂😂😂 Thank you for explaining this to me. Seriously! I do decluttering videos, not cleaning videos, and for a long time I kept wondering why do people watch? I'd never heard of "body-doubling" until a viewer said she wanted to body double with me. 😳 I Googled it. It's okay. Not weird. But I didn't know people did that until that viewer comment. I actually watch the videos and get absolutely nothing done. 😂
what I do as well if I cannot watch a video is I listen to a podcast about cleaning or decluttering (like a Slob comes Clean or Clutterbug), it also motivates me to get things done. the brain is busy listening while the hands are cleaning!
Thank you so much I love watching you. I always feel better and more upbeat after watching you.
For me it's mosty about the chores feeling less boring. Sometimes I use audiobook, sometimes decluttering videos, sometimes clean with me. Some clean with me videos have a timer built in, which makes them perfect for speed clean-up.
Nobody should be that excited to clean lolllllll 😂😂
Haaaa. Yea, it's for all those reasons. Procrastination. Looking at others' furniture. Ideas for cleaning products and cleaning tools. Anything that might help this horrid task!! Lol. Thanks much. 🎉
50 seconds ago you posted this. And I'm allready watching whoop whoop
I always enjoy seeing your videos. I watch cleaning videos to learn a few tricks like using a Swiffer on your bathroom mirrors, gel cleaner for grout, etc. I have a home that’s lived in and most cleaning videos have clean homes that takes minutes but I take hours, days, etc. It’s also motivation on some days when I want to be a couch potato and go down the CZcams rabbit hole. Your hubby is a great sport in your videos and makes me laugh. Thanks as always for another fun video.
Lol! I clicked on your video to procrastinate! Fail😂 Thanks? Love you, Ariel🥰✌️
We like watching you! It's like a visit with a friend. Even if we're doing something boring or unfun, we still get to hang out. But not in a creepy way. I promise I am not creepy!
Love this video!! Love you girl❤. Keep ‘em coming. Your hubby is a great sport to jump in and make some comedy too🎉
I too have found myself watching ‘clean with me’ videos… I’m one of the weirdos! 🙋🏼♀️😂 And I’m nosy, I like seeing people’s decor, products and gadgets! Love your videos Ariel! 🎥
I guess I was ahead of my time. In my youth when I was still living at home, I used to pay my little sister to keep me company while I was cleaning my room. She was also great about making snarky comments about my clutter that helped me relax and loosen my attachment to things of no to little value. Yup, Ariel, you are my replacement sister! Lol
For me cleaning videos... Or honestly any video podcast whatever, music too.... But I prefer chatty videos I don't have to watch intensely. Because I don't always look at the screen especially if I am moving about. I realized years ago that I actually enjoy doing dishes and laundry if I have a video up on my windowsill or in a cabinet or on my bed beside me. A distracts the racing thoughts of my ADHD brain enough for me to auto pilot through the mundane tasks without over thinking or distracting myself with my own racing thoughts. Because they are vast. 😂 I literally have washed my dishes ran to the store came back and thanks to my husband for doing the dishes and he looked at me and said "Are you serious?" It was so painless that my brain didn't even register it was me that did it. 🤣🤣🤣 And that is why because without something to distract my brain cleaning is painful and awful and I just don't wanna ..... But I have to. So thank you for CZcamsrs for making me stomach my duties around the house. My most powerful tool in my toolbox. 😊
House work has turned into me time. I also like learning so use the time for other things I am interested in or work on usually revolving around cleaning/ organizing or ADHD and parenting. Love me some neuro science and nutrition stuff too. I am fond of learning from others and also hanging out. I also genuinely like a bunch of CZcamsrs and consider them friends. So who wouldn't wanna hang out while we work.
Thanks for posting this! I was starting to think that I was watching or listening to too much CZcams but it really helps me get things done when I have something playing. I have ADHD too so I really appreciate your post.
I’m with you Ariel. I enjoy real content like yours. it’s more fun to watch someone else clean as motivation to clean. You and flylady are my only follows for cleaning. Thank you for being you, for being real and for being fun.
I agree. I'm noisy 😅
I love to watch them because besides motivating me to get off my butt and clean, it helps me see the end result of their clean home and so I want mine to be clean and shiny too! And it helps you feel not alone
Girl, your videos are so fun to watch! Every time one pops up in my feed I end up bingeing on like 3. Totally appreciate the time you put into your scripting and production quality. I know that takes a lot of work! Thanks for all you do! ❤
Thank you ❤️💜 💙
My husband I love to watch your videos, so entertaining, hilarious and helpful. Keep up the good work.
I have enjoyed watching your videos as you have tried different “plans” as a way of finding one that will work for me. When I worked full time, I had someone come and clean for me. Now that i am retired, I need to figure it out for myself. Looking for the best routine has helped me set up some better daily practices. Still, there is no one plan that works, so taking the parts that work for me is my plan - just need to name it!
As a quote goes from Paulo Coelho's "Alchemist" - "Because the crystal was dirty. And both you and I needed to cleanse our minds of negative thoughts." Cleaning videos clear something inside of you. You get the same feeling as you clean yourself.
I agree with your reasons. Also, I think it's very satisfying seeing youtubers newer, well-decorated homes become clean on speed video in a way that it won't happen in my older, randomly decorated home.
Cleaning videos just bring me so much comfort for the simple reason of thing being very dirty/untidy to being so clean and tidy and awesomely organized. Take wardrobes for example: I love people decluttering their closets and organizing their clothes by color afterwards. it is just so satisfying to look at. Also cleaning other people's houses is way easier than my own apartment - ADHD at its finest. Gives me so much dopamine, just watching other people's places getting tidied!
Love your videos as you are so funny, very entertaining and give me a lift. I am in the process of re-doing my kitchen and started watching to get ideas on colors and kitchen decor. Now I watch to compare how growing up in the 60 - 70's was to how families live today. I get a kick out of all these women complaining about the size of their homes and laundry. They should really try a family of 5 living in 800 sq. ft. of space with 1 bathroom and no laundry dryer. Fun part of laundry, all the clothes had to be ironed as everything was cotton.
Remi Clog videos are like a beautiful podcast for us nuerodivergent ladies. She did one cleaning her dad's house and her commentary made me cry and motivated me to clean and embrace my individual creative nature ...even if my house is a bomb.
You are so fun! Laughing while cleaning my toilet…my husband probably thinks I’m nuts 😂
The "Help me" made me laugh!! 😂😂
I love these kind of videos. They
Have me feel like I am cleaning with a friend talking to me, Making it more fun. When I had my oldest son, my neighbor and I used to get together and just visit with each other while the other one was cleaning. It made a job that was hohum. More fun and you got to visit at the same time. Ever since I was in a car accident four years ago I Do better when I can listen to something or listen to a voice. Feel like someone is here and it does give you that push. Plus watching the videos and hearing someone has helped me get rid of things from my grandparents that I thought I had to hold on to that made my space feel small. It's kind of like a magazine in motion the ideas, the inspiration the motivation. I also think now we live in such a busy world that people don't stop and visit and have coffee with their neighbors or their friends as often in the past.
Hi. I know my reasons for watching them....
Motivation and to 'borrow' some of their energy....
Inspiration, to 'borrow' some of the ideas (ok, maybe just a little bit nosey!)...
Hints, tips and hacks are always a plus....
I watch your cleaning videos the most because they're funny and I can relate, apart from when you got a dishwasher at the same time as mine broke down.😂
Thank you for sharing the good, the bad, the ugly and the laughs! Have a super day.😊
This kind of reminds me of workout videos. You could probably do the exercises yourself, but it's so much more fun to do it with someone.
I just like the before and after. So satisfying.
I like your videos because you actually make me want to do something to clean the house. I am still very behind, don't get me wrong, but I actually started to fold the laundry mountain that piles up after washing. And I also tried Fly Lady, thanks to you. I am terrible at sticking with a routine, however, no matter how easy it is. Cleaning is not something I enjoy. I was made to clean as a child. When I was a teenager, my room was spotless. Now as an adult, I am a slob.
It also makes me feel less alone while cleaning and removes some of the feeling of missing out on more enjoyable activities. It feels a little like cleaning with someone else as almost a social or community activity.
Just last night I looked to see when your last video was because it felt like I needed another one. Perfect timing. You are so funny and I love watching your videos.
Your analogies are awesome! I’m a side note I have that same light fixture in my bathroom that you have in yours 🤗
I think I’m in the boat of watching the cleaning videos because I like the people making them and to procrastinate on cleaning. However, I may try to play one while cleaning now, we’ll see. Thanks!
Yeah, I’m just a watcher.
Dawn the Minimal Mom calls it Body Doubling. You get more done with someone else “around”.
I enjoy watching clean with me videos because they're sooooo satisfying to watch. And inspiring! Watching your videos especially when you are our timer, that's the best motivation. Plus, you make it fun to watch too. Cleaning isn't fun, at all. I also find that playing my favorite music is also motivating because cleaning time now becomes music time too!
That clip of the woman with the spray bottle looks like it could be Vanessa Feltz, a British broadcaster. Your husband hiding under the laundry pile cracked me up 😂
I think you left out that they are also very satisfying to watch! I love watching a room go from a complete mess to sparkly and clean! 😉💗
After I already had finished filming the video I had realized that I forgot that one!!!
Your hubby is so supportive, haha you guys humor. Love it.
I like cleaning videos, especially the ones that are sped up, because it makes the tasks look very achievable. My mind will build up cleaning tasks to be so much more than they really are creating a huge amount of inertia I have to overcome to get started. But when I see someone clean their kitchen, it reduces that inertia for me. Thanks for the great videos! I wish you were my neighbor so we could eat some ice cream together!
I watch them to learn cos i didn’t have much guidance growing up, get ideas, tips & tricks to be more efficient & motivation. I had a giggle you put Brittany on for the products & gadgets hehe love her channel too. Love yr vids & quirky sense of humour ❤😃
i eagerly await for new videos from you to post ..... i love your personality and humor .... you are so much fun to watch and make cleaning more enjoyable .... i love all the tips you share... thank you for being down to earth and someone we can all relate to!
Your kind words are a huge encouragement to me, thank you ❤️
I found them the first time I had covid. Couldn't sleep!