You also can't get distracted by an old picture and then go through memory lane and dig out your old photo album mid clean and lose 4 hours remembering ancient history and old high school friends etc lol
This happened to me when cleaning and organizing a bookshelf. I started reading some of my books… FIVE hours later, I was surrounded by books I hadn’t put back on the shelves.
Glad I’m not the only one. Sometimes I go to put something away from one area to another area then end up organizing that area instead of the area I was planning to clean 🤦🏻♀️
Classic example of what my mom does as a cleaner. When I was a kid she had to take me with her bc there was no one else to watch me and I would help her out by dusting doors and window frames around when I was 8. I learned how to clean well bc of her and as I got older I started having bigger responsibilities like cleaning whole bathrooms on my own for a client and half bathrooms as well, also vacuuming basements and such. It was only until I got my own minimum wage job that I stopped going with her bc I wanted to get paid more lol I still miss those moments tho Especially after a long day and we choose what to eat after Whether I was 8 or 15 I’m in college now away from my mom and this video just reminded me of her, can’t wait to go back home for her birthday coming up✨ :D
Cleaning other people's homes helped me so much. I saw the way other people organized or failed to. And most importantly I realized how being tidy and putting things away made a home more peaceful and lovely.
As cleaners, we organize our own stuff because we know where we want everything and how it makes sense TO US. But can you imagine someone coming to your home, rearranging everything while they clean, and then when you need something you have no idea where it goes
I get paid to organize every part of my client's home and then they are left with a "put-away" list of where everything is located. If there is any question as to where an item belongs, I ask the client where they want it to be put. After the intitial requested organization, EVERY time I go there it's put back in the EXACT same place. Of course I'm specifically hired to do that, so there isn't a problem or confusion. I'm a "housekeeper" in the more traditional sense of the word, working in high end homes with responsibilities beyond the basics and expected to pay more attention to details & aesthetics (flower arrangements, decorating, hanging artwork, placing new purchases, sewing alterations, ironing fine linens, even cooking) not required of basic "cleaners." It all depends on what the client's needs and requests are.
I understand why housecleaners don’t organize clutter but I expect to see that the space it was in was cleaned and also things tidied or put in piles so I can organize it later.
Haha 😂 I always txt my cleaning lady asking where is this and that. Thankfully she remembers everything 😁She is more than a family to me. I paid her even though she wasn’t allowed to come and clean during the pandemic. All her other clients payed her as well. We have to respect and take care of them too.
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@@Toodle.Pipp001 it’s not necessarily entitlement. Some, like me, might be physically disabled and unable to do a pick up or “pre-clean” before the cleaner comes. Or they just had surgery. Or just lost a loved one. Or they have severe depression and can barely make it out of bed to clean themselves, let alone the house. Someone not doing something doesn’t always mean they’re lazy or entitled. Sometimes they just can’t do it. I’m grateful for wonderful cleaners like this one who are willing and able to come and help. ❤
As a housekeeper I wish more clients who are not used to using a cleaning service knew this... even after you TELL THEM ... somehow they still don't get it ... I had a client who would follow me around the entire time talking and stop me when I'd try to throw away actual trash 🗑️ and then proceed to tell me where it went. yeah that didn't last
yeah a client like that wouldn't last a hot minute with me. as a housecleaner myself, I tell my clients from the get go that I do zero tidying. if I get there and their house isn't organized I completely skip over the messy parts. it waists soo much more time if you try to do their work. I'm a cleaner not a butler.
This is actually a strategy I use to clean my house sometimes. In my mind I call it a cosmetic clean. I don’t put stuff away, I just tidy to make it look cosmetically appealing, even if that means certain stuff had to be shoved here or there where it doesn’t necessarily belong. Then I actually get something done instead of giving up!
It is. You're also being payed so that helps! I have really bad adhd and have lived in piles of garbage and stuff before i managed to get my shit together and come up with a system that kind of keeps things in check. But ive cleaned my neighbors homes for some extra cash before no problem.
As children, my friends and I would totally revamp each other's messy ass rooms no problem, but don't ask us to clean our own. In adulthood I was still organizing certain spaces for others as a nanny (with permission) and it was way easier for me to do. Just categorize, sort, clean, and put away/ organize. With my own mess every ....single...item.... is mental gymnastics before I do literally anything.
Ooooh that's why my mum would straighten up before the cleaning lady when I was a kid! Once they're done EVERYTHING'S DONE!!!! No need to put away the tidy piles lol
As an ex-cleaner, i loooved clients who todyied beforehand, it made cleaning so much simpler. Better than maximalist people who would complain that all their 50 photo frames didnt get dusted properly in the allowed total 2hr cleaning time
Yes! I had a housekeeper for awhile when I was working as a hospice nurse. The night before she came we would all tidy everything. As I told my kids, I was paying her to clean, not pick up after us.
Yes, we won't organize- we clean. I don't clean your dishes, and I don't pick up your clothes. I'll do your bedding, but I'm not a maid. You pay me $35/hr, you don't want to pay me to fold clothing. If there's any buildup of sh** on the floor, I'll shove it all in a corner and clean under and around
I love this explanation. When I was 21 I could clean a Bed and Breakfast room in no time. Then go home and look at my room and be at a total loss. Thought I was just lazy or something. No. At a B&B or hotel it's usually a pleasant room with the minimum necessary to be comfortable for a few days. I was not responsible for a closet of each guest's clothes, a clothes dresser, memorabilia, etc. I could just make the bed, clean, change towels, and leave. At home...it's tidying, organizing, inventory management, *and* cleaning. It's not impossible, just a different mindset. That's why I set fun challenges for myself, have an energizing song playlist, and never beat myself up for not getting everything done on my insane to do lists. I am not 21 anymore and have a husband and 2 kids to account for in laundry and organizing. 😆
This is why our moms always yelled at us to clean our rooms before the house keepers came ❤ makes much more sense like this! I thoroughly enjoy cleaning/ organizing as well it helps me clear my mind. Thanks to all you wonderful house keepers.
I’ve been a residential cleaner for over 3 years and this is super true, it’s very helpful when clients pick things up before their appointment but since we’re all super busy, that doesn’t always happen. You quickly become a pro at organized chaos, just putting things together that seem to go together but not putting things away unless I know exactly where it goes or the client is there to ask. Cool to see someone explain this! I feel like people often think you’re cheating them or not cleaning thoroughly but there isn’t much to do about personal stuff laying around.
As a former Cleaner, I disagree, if you're hired to Clean, that means to CLEAN. ie:: The removal of dirt, dust, grime, bacteria etc from Surfaces, maybe windows if agreed to., doing laundry also a separate item to be agreed to or not. Cleaner is meant to Clean Surfaces. NOT spend Their /Your Time Tidying up Other Peoples Personal Belongings First so to be able to clean the surfaces in the home. That job requires a Maid Service & is more $ because it's double the work of just Cleaning. If you're doing Full Maid Serice for Cleaning rate, you're Under valuing Your Time.
@@cocobrowny um, ok, I'm not being rude, it's just I don't know what else I could say that's not already been said? But here it is: She explains its helpful for the Client to tidy their belongings before she come to do Her Job of CLEANING, ( I explained the difference between Cleaning and Maid Service)but she then goes on to say she often has to do it anyway bc the Client doesn't for whatever reason. My point, as I said is if She was hired to CLEAN then she needs them to pick their crap up before she comes to clean, otherwise, if she has to pick their crap up, she is doing Work She wasn't hired and more importantly isn't being Paid to Do. That is the Client taking Advantage as well as being generally disrespectful, getting Service - ** HER TIME** - for FREE ! Not just her time either, Cleaning is physical labor, everytime she has to bend or reach to pick clothes etc. up is one more movement toward repetitive stress injury and worn out knees and joints. .... Why do that for FREE? Idk, maybe you enjoy spending your time working for free, but that's usually called Volunteering, personally, my Volunteer hours go elsewhere, somewhere useful and needed other than to people who can't clean their own home. Her time is not free, it's as valuable to her as yours is to you, and mine is to me. So, I was encouraging her to stand up for herself and get paid for the FULL Job she does. ...and also venting at people who disrespect and take advantage of people doing the very work they won't.
I really like that you post videos like this in both Spanish and English. I can understand a lot more Spanish than I could ever speak as I'm not fluent, but it helps me learn and work on that. Plus your videos are very informative and enjoyable! Thank you for taking the time to post!!
congrats Kennie!! puppies are so hard when you’re the main/only caregiver. love hearing you share that reality to hopefully help others make a more informed decision.
Thank you thank you thank you. I hate when my clients say “why didn’t you clean the table?” when I did, it’s just hard to tell when there is technology, clothes, food, mail, etc. I have NO idea where it goes. I do not live there. I’ll organize it as best as I can but if everything still ends up on the table, it won’t look that clean 🤷♀️
My aunt cleans homes. Her clients already know she doesn’t do that. So everything is put away, beds are made and dishes are washed. She’s just there to clean the actual stuff.
I Make the family put everything away the night before the cleaner comes. Nothing on the floor or on counters so she can do a more thorough job actually disinfecting and cleaning surfaces. Plus I hate looking for items that they had to guess where to put
Yes this is what I do too! My husband is like why are you cleaning before the cleaning ladies? I’m like I’m not cleaning I’m tidying, there’s a difference. I don’t want my cleaning lady to have to waste time moving around clutter, just makes it easier for them to do their job.
@@katphish30 Exactly! My husband would ask why I cleaned before the cleaner came. I kept telling him, I wasn't cleaning, I was tidying not cleaning so she could clean quicker & easier.
This is actually really good to know because one of the things that hinders me from hiring help which I desperately need is thinking I’ll have to tell them what to throw away or not, also I’m just embarrassed but I also need the help for the same reason 😅
I've been a cleaner for a decade plus and honestly we're all just happy to help in any way you want. If you ask for something that is too much you'll either get a polite no or a higher price for more work but no one will judge you so please don't feel embarrassed to ask for help 💞
As a former house cleaner, I agree with the others. Do not feel embarrassed! Cleaners do a lot of different types of jobs… for instance, my first employer cleaned strip clubs, so therefore I had to clean strip clubs. You can only imagine the gross stuff I’ve seen, so cleaning someones home is a million times better, no matter what. I never threw away anything that wasn’t already in the garbage, like receipts or paper bags that I believed were trash. They would get folded and placed neatly somewhere close to where I found them. Cleaners never know what someone else considers trash so we usually don’t throw it away unless you tell us. Those paper bags and receipts could be someone’s child’s art project supplies for all we know, so it’s better safe than sorry.
Same!! My ADD only likes to clean when I'm angry or when I know someone is coming over so it tends to stay sloppy and unorganized, I've been wanting to ask for help going through my late mom's craft supplies but she passed in 2020 and between the pandemic and a million other things, it just hasn't happened.
Yes, it makes perfect sense! In my own home I also realise I'm spending time making decisions about the items as well. Do they stay, do I purpose or do I throw them out! It's exhausting! 🤣🤣💗 TYFS 😊
I feel the same, I just started using a timer and work as fast as I can in that time I allowed (20mins +/-) which sometimes gives me organized items to go through for the next timed cleaning.
I was a house cleaner when I was in college. Most people were pretty neat already & having us in at least once a week made it super easy as well, the big first clean was always the hardest & most time consuming. Just maintaining a consistent schedule can cut down on time spent. Also yes to the not organizing other people's things being a huge factor. We had one guys house who kept it pretty minimal except for one bedroom that he stored everything all in large random piles. We cleaned the carpet & room around the piles.
Taking pictures is a helpful tip. When I was cleaning homes I would take a picture of for example where they had everything placed in their bathroom counters or in the corners of the tub area so that after I cleaned it I could put it back like they had it. And although it may be a little time-consuming it was worrisome to me that they would complain that their stuff had been moved or that I had reorganized their belongings. In a situation like stuff on the counter, stuff on the table. Maybe it's not so imperative to worry about putting everything back in the exact same spot but if you feel it's an issue this is also a good tip. Take a picture first refer back to the picture - put everything back where they had it. 👍great channel 👏
I simply clean move 2 or 3 items then clean them and clean under and replace and then keep going. I don't use my phone while cleaning homes as I am concentrating on doing a good job and my phone will be a distraction. I find it simple especially since I deep clean in the beginning and the counters and items stay pretty clean by the next visit.
Little spaces friend. Start with little spaces and add on tidying the already organized spaces as you go. Also remembering that there are those of us out here cheering you on. I am a residential maid for four houses and a salon in my area but I have to admit that my house is the last one to be clean lol and somehow keep thinking that my husband who’s on disability is going to take care of it lol O lol!😂be blessed and remember, start with a little space and just add on. You’re gonna do great I just know it!
Yes I've started to recognize that organizing and cleaning are two different things, and it really does help. Sometimes you feel like doing one, but the thought of having to do the other discourages you. But keeping them separate in my mind and in doing them really helps me.
Hey, we are all super busy these days with this or that, so what I suggest is doing exactly as she does in the video sometimes. Then either organize after or do that on certain days or times. Keeping the two separate helps. That way you aren't trying to clean and organize at the same time. There are times it makes sense to do both. If I am going to organize a cabinet, or the fridge, then I'll be taking most everything out, so it only makes sense to wipe them while I'm there. But imo, as far as daily cleaning goes, many times it just has to be like she just did in this video. Then maybe another time I can organize, or at least do what she does, then organize or put away the small piles after. When one tries to do both at the same time, it gets overwhelming and often, neither gets done. I struggled with this for a long time. Another thing I do is multipurpose cleaners. Something that disinfects, but also smells great. That helps. Lastly, go easy on yourself. Again, we are all super busy and it's not easy, so it's ok if your home looks like people actually live there. Don't be hard on yourself.
Thank you. Literally just thank you. People and especially myself get caught up trying to do this perfect and when things take forever like cleaning it just makes me wonder why in the world can’t I be like a house cleaner that just gets it done.. but reality is what you said and I appreciate you putting that out there.
Exactly! I’ve had a hard time trying to explain this to people because it’s been so long since I was a house cleaner, but your video is such a helpful example of why I could always clean someone’s house in a few house versus me taking all day on one room in my own house 😂😂😂
Yes, you totally nailed it for me. What is it about cleaning videos like yours that help me be a more conscious tidy-upper? You pointed out something really important to me tidying up......I can get a jump on things keeping misplaced stuff more organized by putting it back where it belongs after I use it, then clean. Love your channel ❤️
That makes sooo much sense! And it also explains why it may take longer than at home in some cases. Not speaking professionally.. Like trying to help my parents and having to figure where they normally put things. I would much rather clean the dirty dishes than have to put the clean ones away!! 😫😫
I'm a very neat and orderly person and I'm getting older and have a house too big for me to clean. So I have a person come clean my home. Some of them wouldn't do anything because all they would do is organize to make it look better and didn't actually clean. They would spend 45 minutes in a 6000 sq ft house, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, which is bs. They would make flowers in my tissue boxes and ridiculous things like that but they didn't know how to clean. I finally got someone to actually clean my home and I've been very happy with them, they actually clean!!
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Clever YT handle Joanna... it's something I would have done. Anywho, my home is half the size of yours and with the amount of hours I work a week, partially caring foe a family member, providing care for aging pets, I have contemplated hiring help. I could see why you needed someone to come in. I asked some of my family with larger homes and they hired help as well 🤔
That’s ridiculous indeed! As a former house cleaner, the fanciest thing I’d do is fold the toilet paper, it took me less than 5 seconds and I was taught it was a way to communicate that we were actually present and finished cleaning that bathroom. There were so many homes where I could tell someone cleaned up before we came in (usually because they felt embarrassed and didn’t want us to know they were “dirty”) so sometimes all I could do was wipe down surfaces and hope it felt cleaner than before, but not actually cleaning and just folding flowers of tissue is a waste of time and your money. The least they could have done is wipe things down, sweep, mop, and vacuum… I don’t think that’s too hard for anyone to do. I’m glad you finally found someone who knows what they’re doing 😊
Even with a neat client, a house that size still requires 6 hours to be PROPERLY both surface and deep cleaned. I've been in business for 22 years and wouldn't do it for any less time than that. If someone had a partner or crew, it could be done in less time but I work alone. Neatly angle-folding the edge of a toilet roll, hanging the towels artfully...those things only take a few SECONDS for a real professional, it shouldn't be something that takes any kind of appreciable time away from important basic responsibilities.
That's why is hard for me helping other people clean their homes (like my friend's house). To me cleaning and throwing stuff away go hand in hand. I can't just clean around clutter and mess, I have to organize it and put it where it goes, which I can't do at other people's homes.
That is spot on! The way I thought of it was you have no emotional attachment to a client's things therefore you don't take time to look at things or think overlong about something. I get hung up when cleaning for that reason.
I loved being a cleaner because of the people we helped and the cute pets, but the set in dirt always made the first time we cleaned a house nightmarish; literally 2x as long to scrub on the first day, no matter what supplies we used or how much elbow grease and coffee. We always made sure we did a job we could be proud of though, so it was worth the time lost on day 1 to earn a loyal customer.
I start doing the dishes, and the next thing i know, hours later I'm in my girls room sorting puzzle pieces. Like wtf, how did i end up in here anyway?? 😅
My family and friends thinks it's hilarious that I prepare my home before the housekeeper comes. I put things away that she can't possibly know where they belong. She cleans and I organize.
I did this! As a wahm I wanted to treat myself to a cleaner to save me time so I could focus on work but instead I spent the whole day before they came cleaning for the cleaners 😂
You should have things picked up/tidied before the cleaner comes. You are paying good money and they shouldn't be having to spend more time moving things than cleaning.
Back when I had a house cleaner, I would pick up before she came so she could get all the surfaces. But I wouldn't scrub or dust! Major props to people who provide this service.
Absolutely! I do home organization and I’m not there to clean. I’ll clean a little bit as I organize but I’m not their house cleaner I am the organizer. I love your videos thank you for your tips❤
Ask! Communication is key. If I am doing something in a way my client doesn't like, I can't fix it if they don't tell me! I always tell my clients, hey if I miss something or if you want me to do something a different way, let me know! It's not rude to politely ask. "Hey, would you mind cleaning underneath these items? I would really appreciate it!"
Also be prepared to pay possibly double or triple the price if you want everything moved. It takes 2 to 3 times as long to clean if you move everything to clean. There's nothing wrong with expecting or asking someone to do more, but there's also nothing wrong with them charging you more for doing so.
@@amanda121905 but why wouldn’t you just pick up/move things to clean under/behind anyway!! If you just go around things then you ain’t cleaning properly!
@@amanda121905 but why wouldn’t you just pick up/move things to clean under/behind anyway!! If you just go around things then you ain’t cleaning properly!
@@irenemcgrath7739 I have a client who has a 300lb mirror. I don't move it. I have another client with antiques that I don't touch. It is different for each client. I charge by the hour, so I try to prioritize my cleaning. If they would rather I move the furniture than do the dishes, I do that, but usually they would rather I clean the visible mess. At home I do move and clean under everything.
Does she make you clean up or pick up stuff and put stuff away? She's a good Mom if she's teaching you to pick up and organize so the housekeeper can do a better job cleaning. I'm sure your cleaner appreciates that. 🙂
@@fionap.6311 , that's good that she's calmed down. Lol. I'd never expect anyone to clean before I arrived to clean their house, but I always immensely appreciate when things are picked up and at least somewhat organized so I can do a more efficient job cleaning. 🙂
If you're a homeowner/renter you should already have the right tools, most paid cleaners are using the tools and products of the homeowner, and the homeowner is a professional cleaner of their own home because they know where everything is and where everything goes.
This is so true! I supported my children for years cleaning houses.I was very blessed that 99% of my clients made sure everything was picked up and put away so I could deep clean. I enjoyed every minute of it! I love to clean kitchens and bathrooms. I don’t clean private homes anymore, however, I am now a custodian on a school campus. I clean the IT building, (two bathrooms & 3classrooms) the PE gym and the competition gym. There are 11 bathrooms (about 33 toilets), 4 big locker rooms, and the stadium seating…not to mention mopping both gyms by hand ! It can be challenging at times, that is what I love about it!
That explains so much. I used to clean and so did my mom for wealthier friends for extra money. Their houses were already organized making it so much faster to clean. I’ve been getting down on myself a lot because I have two jobs and I’m trying to go back to school and my house is a disaster. I’ve been like you cleaned like professionally what’s wrong with you, woman? This makes me feel so much better. My house got really bad when I was sick recently and now I feel like it’s too much for just me to control.
People underestimate these type of jobs and people they have no idea how much value they hold . Cleaning and organizing when you work and gotta take care of family is so stressful there’s nothing like coming home to a clean house and not worry about anything just focus on yourself and your family . We appreciate you and everyone in this industry.
This is so true we have to organize, go through everything ,maybe even declutter stuff and get distracted with old stuff which I try to put aside and come back to later. 😊God bless❤
You have NO idea how much that helps. Didn’t even realize I needed this question answered and it’s seriously helped my out look on cleaning in my house ❤❤
With my adhd brain this is a STRUGGLE. But what I do for when I need to clean is that I prime myself to go into autopilot and tell my brain “no” whenever I drift off from the task. Podcast/music helps me. This video reminds me of what I do sometimes when there’s a lot I still have to.. I’ll just tell myself the goal today is to CLEAN. The goal tomorrow will be to ORGANIZE. I’ll dedicate the time to one goal. If I just tell myself I’m doing l the kitchen I’ll get distracted. But if I tell myself I’m getting the kitchen cleaned up then I’ll keep the tasks related to cleaning and not organizing. Otherwise something that should take an hour will take a week. Just telling yourself to “clean it it’s your friends house” would definitely help stay focused! Thank you for this
Makes complete sense!!! I'm also a house cleaner, I do the same thing, tidy up, clean the area, and yes, you can do this much more quickly than if you had to put everything back where it belongs. Thanks for sharing!👍🤗✨️
Having a (truly wonderful) housekeeper has changed my relationship with my house. I actually don’t mind the organizing part but I have germ phobias that make it both difficult to clean and also to have my home dirty. It’s life changing to get that kind of freedom. Thank you for all you do!
Thank you for explaining so succinctly! What you said is exactly what I tell my kids. I don’t clean my own house deeply because I get distracted too easily and don’t finish. We also Declutter every day before the maids come because I don’t want them to have to move anything or worry about clutter! They do me a great service, and I have great respect for their craft. and don’t forget to reward them a few times of year with some extra cash, because they deal with all of your crap!
It makes perfect sense, you definitely hit the nail on the head 🌟 Cleaning is one task, organizing is another, you can do them at the same time, but it might not be the most efficient use of time!!!
OMG! THANK YOU for this video! I've been so scared to get someone to clean my house because I thought it was too messy and disorganized. But if there are neat piles for me to find places for, I can do that! Thank you again!
You also can't get distracted by an old picture and then go through memory lane and dig out your old photo album mid clean and lose 4 hours remembering ancient history and old high school friends etc lol
OMG that is sooo me 🤣🤣
@@jacolagreene9870 same
This happened to me when cleaning and organizing a bookshelf. I started reading some of my books… FIVE hours later, I was surrounded by books I hadn’t put back on the shelves.
& by that time it's time for dinner 🤣💜✌🏽
Love this! How did you know, have you been watching me?!
This makes so much sense! I started cleaning my kitchen the other day, and the next thing I knew I was organizing my cabinets! Lol
🤣 this happens to me all the time
The same here.
Yup. You have to have a plan when you clean. I prefer to organize first then clean after the clutter is cleared.
Glad I’m not the only one. Sometimes I go to put something away from one area to another area then end up organizing that area instead of the area I was planning to clean 🤦🏻♀️
Your a good cleaner 😊
Classic example of what my mom does as a cleaner. When I was a kid she had to take me with her bc there was no one else to watch me and I would help her out by dusting doors and window frames around when I was 8. I learned how to clean well bc of her and as I got older I started having bigger responsibilities like cleaning whole bathrooms on my own for a client and half bathrooms as well, also vacuuming basements and such. It was only until I got my own minimum wage job that I stopped going with her bc I wanted to get paid more lol
I still miss those moments tho
Especially after a long day and we choose what to eat after
Whether I was 8 or 15
I’m in college now away from my mom and this video just reminded me of her, can’t wait to go back home for her birthday coming up✨ :D
Beautiful story. Blessings to you and your Mom.
How beautiful is a daughters love for her mum💕
So beautiful 💖
Best memories are with our loved ones 🥰 we take them for granted until the day we can’t see them. Enjoy your mom to the fullest. 💞
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Cleaning other people's homes helped me so much. I saw the way other people organized or failed to. And most importantly I realized how being tidy and putting things away made a home more peaceful and lovely.
As cleaners, we organize our own stuff because we know where we want everything and how it makes sense TO US. But can you imagine someone coming to your home, rearranging everything while they clean, and then when you need something you have no idea where it goes
So my mom when I was in high school. I’d clean but it wasn’t what she considered clean. And I’d never be able to find anything. 😅
I get paid to organize every part of my client's home and then they are left with a "put-away" list of where everything is located. If there is any question as to where an item belongs, I ask the client where they want it to be put.
After the intitial requested organization, EVERY time I go there it's put back in the EXACT same place. Of course I'm specifically hired to do that, so there isn't a problem or confusion.
I'm a "housekeeper" in the more traditional sense of the word, working in high end homes with responsibilities beyond the basics and expected to pay more attention to details & aesthetics (flower arrangements, decorating, hanging artwork, placing new purchases, sewing alterations, ironing fine linens, even cooking) not required of basic "cleaners."
It all depends on what the client's needs and requests are.
I understand why housecleaners don’t organize clutter but I expect to see that the space it was in was cleaned and also things tidied or put in piles so I can organize it later.
Haha 😂 I always txt my cleaning lady asking where is this and that. Thankfully she remembers everything 😁She is more than a family to me. I paid her even though she wasn’t allowed to come and clean during the pandemic. All her other clients payed her as well. We have to respect and take care of them too.
You just described when my husband cleans our house. Problem is, when I ask where he put something, he says, "I don't know."
Omg you just blew my mind! I always wondered how my previous home cleaners were able to get things cleaned so much quicker than me!!
Yes ☺️☺️ and for clients who pick up before I get there and there is no clutter I will even do little extra deep clean 🙃
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@@MoreThanCleaning can't believe people leave a mess when you're there to clean, but then entitlement never surprises. You're awesome ☮️💟
@@Toodle.Pipp001 it’s not necessarily entitlement. Some, like me, might be physically disabled and unable to do a pick up or “pre-clean” before the cleaner comes. Or they just had surgery. Or just lost a loved one. Or they have severe depression and can barely make it out of bed to clean themselves, let alone the house.
Someone not doing something doesn’t always mean they’re lazy or entitled. Sometimes they just can’t do it. I’m grateful for wonderful cleaners like this one who are willing and able to come and help. ❤
@@Toodle.Pipp001 my aunt cleaned at people’s houses, and there were litterally people who left a huge mess every week, a lot of clothes on the floor
As a housekeeper I wish more clients who are not used to using a cleaning service knew this... even after you TELL THEM ... somehow they still don't get it ... I had a client who would follow me around the entire time talking and stop me when I'd try to throw away actual trash 🗑️ and then proceed to tell me where it went. yeah that didn't last
😳 yikes 😳
yeah a client like that wouldn't last a hot minute with me. as a housecleaner myself, I tell my clients from the get go that I do zero tidying. if I get there and their house isn't organized I completely skip over the messy parts. it waists soo much more time if you try to do their work.
I'm a cleaner not a butler.
@@lovinazimmerman8478 *wastes so much more time
Exactly… many people don’t understand how our services work at all … if you want organization too then you need to hire a Marie Kondo.
@@cherahsBroll yep👏👏👏
This is actually a strategy I use to clean my house sometimes. In my mind I call it a cosmetic clean. I don’t put stuff away, I just tidy to make it look cosmetically appealing, even if that means certain stuff had to be shoved here or there where it doesn’t necessarily belong. Then I actually get something done instead of giving up!
I feel like it’s easier to help someone clean their house instead of your own house.
Yep. Go to my sister's house and start cleaning , spend weekend at home and barely do the dishes
It is. You're also being payed so that helps! I have really bad adhd and have lived in piles of garbage and stuff before i managed to get my shit together and come up with a system that kind of keeps things in check. But ive cleaned my neighbors homes for some extra cash before no problem.
As children, my friends and I would totally revamp each other's messy ass rooms no problem, but don't ask us to clean our own. In adulthood I was still organizing certain spaces for others as a nanny (with permission) and it was way easier for me to do. Just categorize, sort, clean, and put away/ organize. With my own mess every ....single...item.... is mental gymnastics before I do literally anything.
Yes!
No emotional attachment to stuff
Ooooh that's why my mum would straighten up before the cleaning lady when I was a kid! Once they're done EVERYTHING'S DONE!!!! No need to put away the tidy piles lol
I rememeber hearing jokes about people who clean before the cleaners come but organizing before calling the cleaners is brilliant !😊
As an ex-cleaner, i loooved clients who todyied beforehand, it made cleaning so much simpler. Better than maximalist people who would complain that all their 50 photo frames didnt get dusted properly in the allowed total 2hr cleaning time
I put EVERYTHING away before my cleaners come! This has always made sense to me!
Yes! I had a housekeeper for awhile when I was working as a hospice nurse. The night before she came we would all tidy everything. As I told my kids, I was paying her to clean, not pick up after us.
Yes, we won't organize- we clean. I don't clean your dishes, and I don't pick up your clothes. I'll do your bedding, but I'm not a maid. You pay me $35/hr, you don't want to pay me to fold clothing. If there's any buildup of sh** on the floor, I'll shove it all in a corner and clean under and around
I love this explanation. When I was 21 I could clean a Bed and Breakfast room in no time. Then go home and look at my room and be at a total loss. Thought I was just lazy or something. No. At a B&B or hotel it's usually a pleasant room with the minimum necessary to be comfortable for a few days. I was not responsible for a closet of each guest's clothes, a clothes dresser, memorabilia, etc. I could just make the bed, clean, change towels, and leave. At home...it's tidying, organizing, inventory management, *and* cleaning. It's not impossible, just a different mindset. That's why I set fun challenges for myself, have an energizing song playlist, and never beat myself up for not getting everything done on my insane to do lists. I am not 21 anymore and have a husband and 2 kids to account for in laundry and organizing. 😆
This is why our moms always yelled at us to clean our rooms before the house keepers came ❤ makes much more sense like this! I thoroughly enjoy cleaning/ organizing as well it helps me clear my mind. Thanks to all you wonderful house keepers.
I’ve been a residential cleaner for over 3 years and this is super true, it’s very helpful when clients pick things up before their appointment but since we’re all super busy, that doesn’t always happen. You quickly become a pro at organized chaos, just putting things together that seem to go together but not putting things away unless I know exactly where it goes or the client is there to ask. Cool to see someone explain this! I feel like people often think you’re cheating them or not cleaning thoroughly but there isn’t much to do about personal stuff laying around.
As a former Cleaner, I disagree, if you're hired to Clean, that means to CLEAN. ie:: The removal of dirt, dust, grime, bacteria etc from Surfaces, maybe windows if agreed to., doing laundry also a separate item to be agreed to or not.
Cleaner is meant to Clean Surfaces. NOT spend Their /Your Time Tidying up Other Peoples Personal Belongings First so to be able to clean the surfaces in the home. That job requires a Maid Service & is more $ because it's double the work of just Cleaning.
If you're doing Full Maid Serice for Cleaning rate, you're Under valuing Your Time.
@@thebandplayedon..6145 not really sure what you’re disagreeing with? What did she say that you’re so averse to?
@@cocobrowny um, ok, I'm not being rude, it's just I don't know what else I could say that's not already been said? But here it is:
She explains its helpful for the Client to tidy their belongings before she come to do Her Job of CLEANING, ( I explained the difference between Cleaning and Maid Service)but she then goes on to say she often has to do it anyway bc the Client doesn't for whatever reason.
My point, as I said is if She was hired to CLEAN then she needs them to pick their crap up before she comes to clean, otherwise, if she has to pick their crap up, she is doing Work She wasn't hired and more importantly isn't being Paid to Do.
That is the Client taking Advantage as well as being generally disrespectful, getting Service - ** HER TIME**
- for FREE ! Not just her time either, Cleaning is physical labor, everytime she has to bend or reach to pick clothes etc. up is one more movement toward repetitive stress injury and worn out knees and joints.
.... Why do that for FREE?
Idk, maybe you enjoy spending your time working for free, but that's usually called Volunteering, personally, my Volunteer hours go elsewhere, somewhere useful and needed other than to people who can't clean their own home.
Her time is not free, it's as valuable to her as yours is to you, and mine is to me.
So, I was encouraging her to stand up for herself and get paid for the FULL Job she does. ...and also venting at people who disrespect and take advantage of people doing the very work they won't.
@@cocobrowny I think she means, she wouldn’t, as a cleaner, sort or move their personal belongings. At all. Clean around it!
I always straightened up and picked up clutter before our housekeeper came . Didn't want her to take time away from cleaning and its not her job
I really like that you post videos like this in both Spanish and English. I can understand a lot more Spanish than I could ever speak as I'm not fluent, but it helps me learn and work on that. Plus your videos are very informative and enjoyable! Thank you for taking the time to post!!
Well your Ingles is impeccable, I must say. 👍
@@jb-dk2xn well is his native language
congrats Kennie!! puppies are so hard when you’re the main/only caregiver. love hearing you share that reality to hopefully help others make a more informed decision.
They are emotionally detached from all the things in your house. They can move and through away things without emotional clutter.
Thank you thank you thank you. I hate when my clients say “why didn’t you clean the table?” when I did, it’s just hard to tell when there is technology, clothes, food, mail, etc. I have NO idea where it goes. I do not live there. I’ll organize it as best as I can but if everything still ends up on the table, it won’t look that clean 🤷♀️
Are those clients expecting you to magically know where all those things go??
My aunt cleans homes. Her clients already know she doesn’t do that. So everything is put away, beds are made and dishes are washed. She’s just there to clean the actual stuff.
I Make the family put everything away the night before the cleaner comes. Nothing on the floor or on counters so she can do a more thorough job actually disinfecting and cleaning surfaces. Plus I hate looking for items that they had to guess where to put
You gotta tell them ahead of time.
@@amaragrace94 that’s the worst part, we do 😬
this explains why my grandma always cleaned before her housekeeper came over lmao
No she didn't clean. She tidied up so someone else could clean.
It’s not cleaning, it’s decluttering and organizing to have the space open for them to clean and disinfect
I do that. I put everything away before the cleaner comes.
Yes this is what I do too! My husband is like why are you cleaning before the cleaning ladies? I’m like I’m not cleaning I’m tidying, there’s a difference. I don’t want my cleaning lady to have to waste time moving around clutter, just makes it easier for them to do their job.
@@katphish30 Exactly! My husband would ask why I cleaned before the cleaner came. I kept telling him, I wasn't cleaning, I was tidying not cleaning so she could clean quicker & easier.
I really need to hire a cleaner again, you're such wonderful people who make everything so much better.
I love and respect our house cleaners. They are amazing and very helpful.
This is actually really good to know because one of the things that hinders me from hiring help which I desperately need is thinking I’ll have to tell them what to throw away or not, also I’m just embarrassed but I also need the help for the same reason 😅
I've been a cleaner for a decade plus and honestly we're all just happy to help in any way you want. If you ask for something that is too much you'll either get a polite no or a higher price for more work but no one will judge you so please don't feel embarrassed to ask for help 💞
Definitely just tell the cleaner beforehand not to throw anything but clear trash away
You totally just described me! I have that same problem. This video was a great explanation for me.
As a former house cleaner, I agree with the others. Do not feel embarrassed! Cleaners do a lot of different types of jobs… for instance, my first employer cleaned strip clubs, so therefore I had to clean strip clubs. You can only imagine the gross stuff I’ve seen, so cleaning someones home is a million times better, no matter what.
I never threw away anything that wasn’t already in the garbage, like receipts or paper bags that I believed were trash. They would get folded and placed neatly somewhere close to where I found them. Cleaners never know what someone else considers trash so we usually don’t throw it away unless you tell us. Those paper bags and receipts could be someone’s child’s art project supplies for all we know, so it’s better safe than sorry.
Same!! My ADD only likes to clean when I'm angry or when I know someone is coming over so it tends to stay sloppy and unorganized, I've been wanting to ask for help going through my late mom's craft supplies but she passed in 2020 and between the pandemic and a million other things, it just hasn't happened.
Yes, it makes perfect sense! In my own home I also realise I'm spending time making decisions about the items as well. Do they stay, do I purpose or do I throw them out! It's exhausting! 🤣🤣💗 TYFS 😊
All in asking for is your location and pricing, ma'am.🧐🤔😃
I feel the same, I just started using a timer and work as fast as I can in that time I allowed (20mins +/-) which sometimes gives me organized items to go through for the next timed cleaning.
I was a house cleaner when I was in college. Most people were pretty neat already & having us in at least once a week made it super easy as well, the big first clean was always the hardest & most time consuming. Just maintaining a consistent schedule can cut down on time spent. Also yes to the not organizing other people's things being a huge factor. We had one guys house who kept it pretty minimal except for one bedroom that he stored everything all in large random piles. We cleaned the carpet & room around the piles.
You're an angel. Honestly the level of goodness it takes to be so careful with other peoples things while you clean their house....
Taking pictures is a helpful tip. When I was cleaning homes I would take a picture of for example where they had everything placed in their bathroom counters or in the corners of the tub area so that after I cleaned it I could put it back like they had it. And although it may be a little time-consuming it was worrisome to me that they would complain that their stuff had been moved or that I had reorganized their belongings. In a situation like stuff on the counter, stuff on the table. Maybe it's not so imperative to worry about putting everything back in the exact same spot but if you feel it's an issue this is also a good tip. Take a picture first refer back to the picture - put everything back where they had it.
👍great channel 👏
this is brilliant so they cant lie and say you stole it....nothing shuts a karen up like "I have photo evidence" lolll
I simply clean move 2 or 3 items then clean them and clean under and replace and then keep going. I don't use my phone while cleaning homes as I am concentrating on doing a good job and my phone will be a distraction.
I find it simple especially since I deep clean in the beginning and the counters and items stay pretty clean by the next visit.
This just gave me that boost I need to clean. Because I often feel overwhelmed 😔 but keeping this in mind helps.
Little spaces friend. Start with little spaces and add on tidying the already organized spaces as you go. Also remembering that there are those of us out here cheering you on. I am a residential maid for four houses and a salon in my area but I have to admit that my house is the last one to be clean lol and somehow keep thinking that my husband who’s on disability is going to take care of it lol O lol!😂be blessed and remember, start with a little space and just add on. You’re gonna do great I just know it!
Yes I've started to recognize that organizing and cleaning are two different things, and it really does help. Sometimes you feel like doing one, but the thought of having to do the other discourages you. But keeping them separate in my mind and in doing them really helps me.
Hey, we are all super busy these days with this or that, so what I suggest is doing exactly as she does in the video sometimes. Then either organize after or do that on certain days or times. Keeping the two separate helps. That way you aren't trying to clean and organize at the same time. There are times it makes sense to do both. If I am going to organize a cabinet, or the fridge, then I'll be taking most everything out, so it only makes sense to wipe them while I'm there. But imo, as far as daily cleaning goes, many times it just has to be like she just did in this video. Then maybe another time I can organize, or at least do what she does, then organize or put away the small piles after. When one tries to do both at the same time, it gets overwhelming and often, neither gets done. I struggled with this for a long time. Another thing I do is multipurpose cleaners. Something that disinfects, but also smells great. That helps. Lastly, go easy on yourself. Again, we are all super busy and it's not easy, so it's ok if your home looks like people actually live there. Don't be hard on yourself.
OH MY GOD this explains why i struggle ckeanibg my room but i can help a friend tidy with no issue. u just helped me with a huge mental block!
Makes perfect sense! Not to mention when clients are home it can slow a cleaner down too because they usually get chatty or get in the way.
It’s so true!!! Plus the at home constant distractions that you don’t get while cleaning a clients home… unless they’re home and love to bother
Thank you. Literally just thank you. People and especially myself get caught up trying to do this perfect and when things take forever like cleaning it just makes me wonder why in the world can’t I be like a house cleaner that just gets it done.. but reality is what you said and I appreciate you putting that out there.
Exactly! I’ve had a hard time trying to explain this to people because it’s been so long since I was a house cleaner, but your video is such a helpful example of why I could always clean someone’s house in a few house versus me taking all day on one room in my own house 😂😂😂
The best analogy and answer ever. Thank you!
Yes, you totally nailed it for me. What is it about cleaning videos like yours that help me be a more conscious tidy-upper? You pointed out something really important to me tidying up......I can get a jump on things keeping misplaced stuff more organized by putting it back where it belongs after I use it, then clean. Love your channel ❤️
This is why I love helping my friends clean their places! It's just easier and then they get to have a clean space
loved this straightforward explanation with videos and voice over! great short 💜
Facts 💯 love the VISUAL illustration!
So true what you said about cleaning your own home. I didn’t even realize it’s like that til I hear it from this video
Correct answer: you have a super power:)
Absolutely makes sense!!! I have been beating myself up for how long it takes me to clean my house. God bless you! Thanks! ❤️😃
That makes sooo much sense!
And it also explains why it may take longer than at home in some cases. Not speaking professionally.. Like trying to help my parents and having to figure where they normally put things. I would much rather clean the dirty dishes than have to put the clean ones away!! 😫😫
my mom has a cleaning company and this is exactly what they do ; also your doing an amazing job !!
I'm a very neat and orderly person and I'm getting older and have a house too big for me to clean. So I have a person come clean my home. Some of them wouldn't do anything because all they would do is organize to make it look better and didn't actually clean. They would spend 45 minutes in a 6000 sq ft house, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, which is bs. They would make flowers in my tissue boxes and ridiculous things like that but they didn't know how to clean. I finally got someone to actually clean my home and I've been very happy with them, they actually clean!!
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Clever YT handle Joanna... it's something I would have done. Anywho, my home is half the size of yours and with the amount of hours I work a week, partially caring foe a family member, providing care for aging pets, I have contemplated hiring help. I could see why you needed someone to come in. I asked some of my family with larger homes and they hired help as well 🤔
That’s ridiculous indeed! As a former house cleaner, the fanciest thing I’d do is fold the toilet paper, it took me less than 5 seconds and I was taught it was a way to communicate that we were actually present and finished cleaning that bathroom. There were so many homes where I could tell someone cleaned up before we came in (usually because they felt embarrassed and didn’t want us to know they were “dirty”) so sometimes all I could do was wipe down surfaces and hope it felt cleaner than before, but not actually cleaning and just folding flowers of tissue is a waste of time and your money. The least they could have done is wipe things down, sweep, mop, and vacuum… I don’t think that’s too hard for anyone to do. I’m glad you finally found someone who knows what they’re doing 😊
Even with a neat client, a house that size still requires 6 hours to be PROPERLY both surface and deep cleaned. I've been in business for 22 years and wouldn't do it for any less time than that. If someone had a partner or crew, it could be done in less time but I work alone.
Neatly angle-folding the edge of a toilet roll, hanging the towels artfully...those things only take a few SECONDS for a real professional, it shouldn't be something that takes any kind of appreciable time away from important basic responsibilities.
I A.D.D clean start in one room think about something in another room start cleaning their and the cycle never ends! 😂
I am so thankful for the awesome woman who cleans my home.
This is why I was horrible as a house cleaner… I would be there ALL day cuz I would clean it like I was cleaning my house… they wud kick me out lol
That's why is hard for me helping other people clean their homes (like my friend's house). To me cleaning and throwing stuff away go hand in hand. I can't just clean around clutter and mess, I have to organize it and put it where it goes, which I can't do at other people's homes.
That is spot on! The way I thought of it was you have no emotional attachment to a client's things therefore you don't take time to look at things or think overlong about something. I get hung up when cleaning for that reason.
I loved being a cleaner because of the people we helped and the cute pets, but the set in dirt always made the first time we cleaned a house nightmarish; literally 2x as long to scrub on the first day, no matter what supplies we used or how much elbow grease and coffee. We always made sure we did a job we could be proud of though, so it was worth the time lost on day 1 to earn a loyal customer.
I start doing the dishes, and the next thing i know, hours later I'm in my girls room sorting puzzle pieces. Like wtf, how did i end up in here anyway?? 😅
My cleaning goals😎
Thank you for this short! I did not even think about the organization aspect. !
Thank you for that crystal clear distinction! Pow. Makes sense.
My family and friends thinks it's hilarious that I prepare my home before the housekeeper comes. I put things away that she can't possibly know where they belong. She cleans and I organize.
I love how much thought you put in to thoroughly explain the sequence and the differences in process for both
This made a LOT of sense and made me understand why it takes me SO long to do anything (and it hardly takes any time for it to get messed up again.)
I appreciate this explanation. It makes me not feel bad that I’m not as efficient as a hired person when it comes to cleaning. Thank you.
The people I know who have cleaners, clean first before the cleaners come 😂😂
I did this! As a wahm I wanted to treat myself to a cleaner to save me time so I could focus on work but instead I spent the whole day before they came cleaning for the cleaners 😂
You should have things picked up/tidied before the cleaner comes. You are paying good money and they shouldn't be having to spend more time moving things than cleaning.
Back when I had a house cleaner, I would pick up before she came so she could get all the surfaces. But I wouldn't scrub or dust! Major props to people who provide this service.
yeah they essentially sort their mess out first before the cleaners come so that the cleaners can actually clean.
Fascinating thing - knowing the difference between tidying and cleaning.
Absolutely! I do home organization and I’m not there to clean. I’ll clean a little bit as I organize but I’m not their house cleaner I am the organizer. I love your videos thank you for your tips❤
Thank you! Making this differentiation stops all self judgement.😊🌟
Your an amazing asset to society. Thank you!
Man I wish our cleaning person would literally pick up anything at all. She doesn’t move anything or clean under/behind anything. You’re the best!
Ask! Communication is key. If I am doing something in a way my client doesn't like, I can't fix it if they don't tell me! I always tell my clients, hey if I miss something or if you want me to do something a different way, let me know! It's not rude to politely ask.
"Hey, would you mind cleaning underneath these items? I would really appreciate it!"
Also be prepared to pay possibly double or triple the price if you want everything moved. It takes 2 to 3 times as long to clean if you move everything to clean. There's nothing wrong with expecting or asking someone to do more, but there's also nothing wrong with them charging you more for doing so.
@@amanda121905 but why wouldn’t you just pick up/move things to clean under/behind anyway!! If you just go around things then you ain’t cleaning properly!
@@amanda121905 but why wouldn’t you just pick up/move things to clean under/behind anyway!! If you just go around things then you ain’t cleaning properly!
@@irenemcgrath7739 I have a client who has a 300lb mirror. I don't move it. I have another client with antiques that I don't touch. It is different for each client. I charge by the hour, so I try to prioritize my cleaning. If they would rather I move the furniture than do the dishes, I do that, but usually they would rather I clean the visible mess.
At home I do move and clean under everything.
This is why my latina mom makes us clean up before they get there 😂
Does she make you clean up or pick up stuff and put stuff away? She's a good Mom if she's teaching you to pick up and organize so the housekeeper can do a better job cleaning. I'm sure your cleaner appreciates that. 🙂
@@youtubesucks898 both 😭
My mom was a clean freak when my siblings and I were younger, but she's calmed down a lot and doesn't care as much
@@fionap.6311 , that's good that she's calmed down. Lol. I'd never expect anyone to clean before I arrived to clean their house, but I always immensely appreciate when things are picked up and at least somewhat organized so I can do a more efficient job cleaning. 🙂
This makes me feel better and is super helpful in understanding the big difference.
This makes perfect sense to me. Thanks, so much, for explaining and keeping it simple.
Also... you're a professional! You know what you're doing, and you have all the right tools👍🏻
yes
If you're a homeowner/renter you should already have the right tools, most paid cleaners are using the tools and products of the homeowner, and the homeowner is a professional cleaner of their own home because they know where everything is and where everything goes.
Yes! At your own house, especially if you're a mom, there are also SO many distractions and/or thinks you're simultaneously multitasking.
“I’m there to clean, not to organize.” That part!! 👏🏼
This is actually a really good explanation, thank you! It didn't really occur to me how different it is till you elaborated.
This is so true! I supported my children for years cleaning houses.I was very blessed that 99% of my clients made sure everything was picked up and put away so I could deep clean. I enjoyed every minute of it! I love to clean kitchens and bathrooms. I don’t clean private homes anymore, however, I am now a custodian on a school campus. I clean the IT building, (two bathrooms & 3classrooms) the PE gym and the competition gym. There are 11 bathrooms (about 33 toilets), 4 big locker rooms, and the stadium seating…not to mention mopping both gyms by hand ! It can be challenging at times, that is what I love about it!
That explains so much. I used to clean and so did my mom for wealthier friends for extra money. Their houses were already organized making it so much faster to clean. I’ve been getting down on myself a lot because I have two jobs and I’m trying to go back to school and my house is a disaster. I’ve been like you cleaned like professionally what’s wrong with you, woman? This makes me feel so much better. My house got really bad when I was sick recently and now I feel like it’s too much for just me to control.
Such a great point! Seeing you clean made me motivated! Thank you so much
I think about this video ALL the time. Thank you!
People underestimate these type of jobs and people they have no idea how much value they hold . Cleaning and organizing when you work and gotta take care of family is so stressful there’s nothing like coming home to a clean house and not worry about anything just focus on yourself and your family . We appreciate you and everyone in this industry.
This code was a game changer for me!!!!!❤ thank you so much I put everything thing in a pile …. F it. I can always come back later and organize.
Totally makes sense. As a janitor, I appreciate your tips!
Great response. I feel so much less inadequate.. thank you!
I don’t know why but this video brought me so much peace. Thank you!
This is so true we have to organize, go through everything ,maybe even declutter stuff and get distracted with old stuff which I try to put aside and come back to later. 😊God bless❤
Makes all the sense in the world. I thank you for your work!
You have NO idea how much that helps. Didn’t even realize I needed this question answered and it’s seriously helped my out look on cleaning in my house ❤❤
True, that’s why we need helpers at home that would do it like us
With my adhd brain this is a STRUGGLE. But what I do for when I need to clean is that I prime myself to go into autopilot and tell my brain “no” whenever I drift off from the task. Podcast/music helps me.
This video reminds me of what I do sometimes when there’s a lot I still have to.. I’ll just tell myself the goal today is to CLEAN. The goal tomorrow will be to ORGANIZE. I’ll dedicate the time to one goal. If I just tell myself I’m doing l the kitchen I’ll get distracted. But if I tell myself I’m getting the kitchen cleaned up then I’ll keep the tasks related to cleaning and not organizing. Otherwise something that should take an hour will take a week.
Just telling yourself to “clean it it’s your friends house” would definitely help stay focused! Thank you for this
Makes ABSOLUTE sense!! Thanks!!
Makes complete sense!!! I'm also a house cleaner, I do the same thing, tidy up, clean the area, and yes, you can do this much more quickly than if you had to put everything back where it belongs. Thanks for sharing!👍🤗✨️
Yes! Complete sense. This is what I try to do at home when's there's little time. Clean, not tidy. I love piles!
I used to be a housekeeper and I TOTALLY get it🙂👍
This actually made me feel better about cleaning so slow. I always wondered how some people are so fast.
Having a (truly wonderful) housekeeper has changed my relationship with my house. I actually don’t mind the organizing part but I have germ phobias that make it both difficult to clean and also to have my home dirty. It’s life changing to get that kind of freedom. Thank you for all you do!
I found this approach really helps in my own house, especially if you don’t have much time. Clean today and organize tomorrow!
Thank you for explaining so succinctly! What you said is exactly what I tell my kids. I don’t clean my own house deeply because I get distracted too easily and don’t finish. We also Declutter every day before the maids come because I don’t want them to have to move anything or worry about clutter! They do me a great service, and I have great respect for their craft. and don’t forget to reward them a few times of year with some extra cash, because they deal with all of your crap!
It makes perfect sense, you definitely hit the nail on the head 🌟 Cleaning is one task, organizing is another, you can do them at the same time, but it might not be the most efficient use of time!!!
Very true! That makes a lot of sense. 👊🏽
Dang, that actually makes so much sense! 😮 I never thought of that before. Indeed, organizing stuff is so time consuming! 😭
That's a great point!!! Plus being at work means you are hold responsible/ accountable and you can't procrastinate or get distracted!!!
Yes!! Thank you for explaining! Honestly I always wondered too! ❤
Method cleaners. I just love them.
You are so cool! Thank you. I always thought I was just lame, but now I realize why I take longer. I put stuff away.
The method daily wood cleaner in the background in the spray bottle is the love of my life when it comes to wood cleaning products and smells amazing
You made perfect sense, and this was very helpful. Thank you.
OMG! THANK YOU for this video! I've been so scared to get someone to clean my house because I thought it was too messy and disorganized. But if there are neat piles for me to find places for, I can do that! Thank you again!