10 Secrets for a Clean and Organized Home

[@Clutterbug]

You can get my free "How to Clean like a Boss" ebook and free cleaning routines on my website: clutterbug.me/2020/10/clean-for-your-house-cleaning-style.html. No annoying "must enter your email" crap. Just free goodies for you!

[@FrannyFine1993]

Thank you!

[@cocasio7190]

Awesome!!!!

[@myrtlebeachsara]

You da best lol

[@GiveIt_Time]

Not true, their is some scrap food squirrels 🐿 eat. We do the same here and we grow fruit trees and vines for the animals, WELL ..... they get to them before we can lol. Never seen a White Squirrel but we have a solid Black one here. Even crazier is I was able to get a pic of a fox eating a pear 🍐 NOW THATS NUTS 🥜 LOL 😂 !! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU !! I always stay to the end ..... never know what cas is going to say 😂 BEST PART !!

[@mimiepperson7116]

@sandra B, I think she got hers at Walmart. I heard her mention it in another video. Edit: I just read a comment by her on this feed that said they are getting harder to find. She said to try Amazon and search for “large utility tote with straps”.

[@catorce9027]

This is so helpful! I am a speed cleaning ladybug. My mom always said, "Don't put it down; put it away. " I hated this growing up, but our home was never dirty. I had to adopt this when I had kids...😫

[@eternalabundance39]

Wow thank you. That is what got me so messy not doing that!

[@teamroyal50]

Omg I need help so bad!

[@estherrivers6164]

Rare beings seek out each other. You are so sweet and special. A definite sparkle to any day. Great tips!

[@abshireinterpreting8443]

I truly hope "it's better late than never", to get started. Recently health has started declining and I do not want to leave my mess to my family to deal with. I realize all my joy in crafting has almost depleted as I think storing rather than using has taken over my brain. I want to have that clean space in order to spend time with family and us work on projects together.

[@lisamarieclark6778]

I've done all the different ways you can imagine how to clean and organize. Read every book about good housekeeping our library could offer. It took three and a half decades to get the one that fits our family. I still watch these videos to refresh my life.

[@theopkingdom3433]

I call a ten-item tidy every once in a while. Every person has to find 10 items to tidy and/or put away. When the whole family does this, we can make a HUGE difference in just a few moments.

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Love this!!

[@poppyseed389]

We do this too, multiple times a day especially with the kids toys. Depending on the size of mess we change up the number

[@cheekykitten25]

My big sister used to make us do this when we were kids! It’s an awesome trick/tip lol

[@melaniemartin6566]

Great idea, can even make it more of a game or contest for kids. Even quicker than a 5 minute tidy.

[@katsmith1968]

even lunette and molly (big comfy couch) has a 10 second tidy as the show is wrapping up to the end. then lunette has a nap, haha. imma go with that 😸

[@entropy8000]

I also trained myself (I have since fallen out of this practice), to leave every room better than I found it. So even if it was just fluffing a pillow, or putting the remote in the bin, made a difference. It is amazing how it compounds quickly and how many times you leave a room, that it delays a need for blocked time to tidy!

[@emilydowan919]

I’ve followed you for ages but this video just had EVERYTHING I needed right now. I try to keep on top of things but my clutter is out of control. I’m in lockdown right now (Wales, UK) so you have just given me total motivation for the week I have ahead at home! Thank you x

[@KhushnaShah]

Reminder: 1. Know your cleaning style! Makes so much sense! My goodness! 2. Weekly cleaning routine Different types: weekend cleaners, zone cleaners, daily speed cleaner 3. One minute rule Putting things away after using them… 4. “Complete the cycle” Peter Walsh 5. Tidy time Pick up after themselves Tidy times *3 5 minutes Everyone tidy up partyyyyy 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🤣🥳 6. Zone your home Like things together Keeping things where you’re using stuff 🎶 Zoning your home 🎵 7. Contain the clutter Put your stuff in a basket/containers 8. Label 🏷 9. Valuable real estate Things you use the most often Accessing things, everyday 10. SORTED method S supplies O one room at a time R returning all items to their home T top to bottom (dust on the roooof to floor) E encircle - ⭕️ D deep down Vacuuming, scrubbing

[@ladarmoore1342]

What does the encircle mean?

[@bluemist1980able]

There is a white squirl in my neighborhood.. love your show and your personality even more!

[@jerritanner275]

Like the meme says, "My cleaning style is, 'There seems to have been a struggle.'" 😅

[@tyshanmillen6371]

Dwl

[@elizabethsmith4580]

So funny!

[@debrahurtado5491]

😂

[@danonwarden7439]

🤣🤣🤣 Mine tooooo!!!

[@jocelynsloan7801]

Hah, good one. 😆

[@CatLady16]

I could watch your videos all day! I'm so inspired! I even got my husband to take the Clutterbug quiz and found out he is a Butterfly - just like me!!! That should make this a little easier for us. Thank you for such usable information. I appreciate you, Cas!!

[@janiebirdthorn]

My cleaning style is “I clean the whole house on Sunday afternoon, then finish on Monday morning what didn’t get done.” :) I also never ever leave a mess. If I walk into a room with a plate and cup, then I leave the room with the plate and cup, and put them in the dishwasher immediately. My family has been trained to do the same. When my boys were little, I would walk them back to the items they left in the room and make them put the items where they go. They automatically do it now.....except for my oldest, he moved out and does whatever he wants in his own home. 😂😂😂

[@jacobandellie]

Exactly!!

[@pacificnwmermaid2584]

A perfect example of "We learn what we live"!

[@TM15HAKRN]

Yes Work never gets done.. We hv to go back nd Finish it.. Sheer hardwork.. Maintaining a house.. Just keep working...😁😕😬😭

[@susanfudge1737]

Your oldest will continue the habbits you've instilled.

[@tinahammer7870]

... then WHAT are you doing here?? 😉

[@CatAndrina7]

I've been watching you since the beginning (Malitose79), and your tips have helped me to stay organized, and I have found cleaning style and organizing style that has transformed how I take care of my home. Love ya Cass!!

[@Clutterbug]

That is awesome! Thanks for sticking around for so long.

[@lifeline1702]

You are Literally my first KZbin channel I subscribed to yes ! Oh "Malitose79" saved me !! and I love your personality !! Happy to see all the progress you made through the years Cas ! Thanks for being yourself cause thsts the Cas we Love

[@MySemiSortedLife]

@@lifeline1702 Me tooo!!!

[@MySemiSortedLife]

Me too!!! I am hugely inspired by Cass' work - from the very first Malitose79 video I saw...

[@lisalife7994]

So what did malitose79 mean? Just had to ask

[@ToddlovesCopper]

I love this video. With most organization videos I feel like I'm starting from too far back to even be on the same page as the presenter (2 kids and I'm a writer so books, toys, etc are everywhere). This was so encouraging and made me want to pause and take notes. Thanks!

[@poodlegirl55]

I like your humor, you might enjoy this....I was gone from home during the work week due to an internship for an entire year. I came home on weekends and kept the family organized (hubby and one grown daughter). Despite my best efforts hubby gave himself food poisoning so I started labeling everything. Daughter's boyfriend thought I was a little crazy with the labels so he picked up my tool and labeled things like door bell, light switch. It ticked me off but hey, gotta laugh. Saturday night he came to dinner, picked up his napkin and said "Probably." Why? His napkin ring was labeled "Future ex boyfriend." Luckily her taste got better the next year.

[@bshows14]

This is hilarious.

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

THAT is an awesome mom story.😂

[@sophiejoe-mbat2808]

Oh my!!! This got me laughing

[@birkethaumuller-grobler7826]

🤣🤣

[@HannahMitchell-Art]

Genius way to give him a hint

[@FlowerChyld43]

My mom's style was to have a "cleaning closet" where all the supplies were in a plastic tool-box-like container with a handle. Then she'd go room to room and clean. This always gave me anxiety for some reason. When I got my Own home, I purchased Multiples of Everything, so every room has its own little cleaning station. This enables me to clean as I go and it's not as big a job as the "All in One Day"-way. Honestly? If I have One cleaning closet, I'm not going to go across the house to wipe the splashes off my bathroom mirror whereas when the cleaner is right there under the sink, it gets done immediately. My mom criticized me for being extravagant and buying Sooo Many of each item but here's the thing: I'm using the Same amount as her way; it's just spread out. I also have a commissary where I have extra-large pump dispensers with solutions I use all the time in them, so when a bottle gets low, I just take my little booty to the commissary for a refill. This system makes my heart Sooo Happy. Is it me? Or is it a Cricket-thing ? 🤔 😄😄😄🦗

[@lesleyhubble2976]

That’s a good idea, I have the cupboard under the sink method and it’s to hard to find stuff

[@FlowerChyld43]

@@lesleyhubble2976 Ah. Well. You've come to the right place! This OCD Cricket can help in one photo...

[@FlowerChyld43]

Ermmm.... yeah how Do we share photos, anyway?

[@FlowerChyld43]

Anyone? Anyone? Buehler..?

[@ladygrndr9424]

@@FlowerChyld43 you can share a link if it's uploaded to a photoshare app (like Instagram), but you can't directly share photos in KZbin :)

[@shannonvassallo3655]

Holy. Crap. I completely stumbled across your channel....and where have you been all my life!?!? I took your quiz to find out what type of “bug” I am...and I am a cricket 🦗 When I watched the video that describes what a cricket is...well, MIND. BLOWN. You pretty much described me. I LOVE to have things organized, and then further organized, but never get any of it done because actually doing that much organizing is just sooooo overwhelming. I am so relieved to be able to watch your videos and get tips/tricks to help me get the look I want in my home. Hallelujah!

[@meredithrock]

I love zones. I have zones indoors and outdoors. The theory also really works with design and flow of a space. Especially when we’re all home a lot. We have a couple of different drink zones and game zones... helps keep it fresh. Sounds silly, but zones for organization and interior planning/design, really just work.

[@jadethomas4445]

You’ve literally just changed my life FOREVER!!! My tea bags & coffee are in a cupboard next to the fridge because that’s where the milk is. But my mugs & my coffee machine is on the other side of the kitchen; & I don’t even know why? 🤷🏻‍♀️ lol that makes no sense! 😂 My kids are always drawing at the kitchen table but their craft things are upstairs in a draw 🤷🏻‍♀️🤯 And finishing the cycle. Is definitely going to be the hardest but I know it’s going to be a game changer. Thank you sooooooo much! Xxx

[@zebrastrong9291]

Glad to see you feeling better after your surgery! I just love your channel. It has helped (and continues to help) me so so much! I hope your recovery continues to go well!

[@Shining4Jesus]

Your one minute rule has helped me so much it has become my inner voice "it only takes a minute put it back or put it away" its been a huge help to me thanks

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@athomeimmum2247]

Rearranging as our kids have rolled through different phases has kept us organised with clean surfaces. Making sure everything is stored where it's going to be used and can be taken out/tucked back away in moments. My daughter has 2 dresser drawers in the dining room to store her art and craft mountain (no longer a mountain now we had allocated drawers!) Oh yes, glitter, sequins, glues, buttons, eyeballs, pompoms, stickers and papers, yardstick and paints, pencils and pens all have an immediate together and forever home! 🙌🏻

[@meekappletini1702]

I can't wait until you get 1 million subscribers. Your content is amazing! I have not seen anyone as of yet, on KZbin with your sense of style! Best wishes Cass!!!!❤

[@Angebaby1237]

Even if squirrels don't eat scraps.........love the "food scraps bring all the squirrels to the yard"!!

[@HollehhMarie]

My mom always said "Well, I'm going to go feed the woodland creatures" while we were growing up anytime food went bad 😂

[@jynstardust64]

LOL my neighbor used to leave his scraps out, our possum that lives under our shed always went out to steal from it, the chipmunks too, and even another neighbors dog 🤨 We always ended up with steak bones in our yard that our Labradors would try to scarf down and we’d have to run out and pry their mouths open. We had to nicely ask him to not leave out the bones. I kind of thought that was a strange food scrap to leave out anyway, they aren’t for composting, and animals should only have uncooked bones.

[@jynstardust64]

@@HollehhMarie lol

[@charlottemajewski5992]

I am a zone cleaner. When i worked full time i was a weekend warrior but not by choice. I love ypur videos.

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Here from Minimal Mom. Thanks for a first time boost! 💖🦩

[@roozkhosh5749]

I can hardly move an inch today but your cleaning & organizing videos almost always make me calm & more motivated. Your humor & high energy help too. Thank you 🙏💐

[@michelleb6395]

It’s like you’re trying to turn me into an adult.

[@mamasgotmoxy2914]

🤣

[@michelleb6395]

@@mamasgotmoxy2914 😘

[@carolinemckeeman6777]

🤣

[@FlowerChyld43]

Now Why on Earth would you want to do That? 😬

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

Hilarious.😂

[@kathyengland3534]

Thank you for your sweet and encouraging self. It is true - labeling baskets makes so much sense and helps others in the house put things in their right places, too.

[@CountYourBlessings]

Awww Cass it definitely must be your winning personality ☺ you are a ray of sunshine🌝 on any day😍 I've never seen a white squirrel 😊 thank you for the tips dear💕☺ BTW your looking fabulous as always 😋✨😋✨ take care, stay safe and God bless🙏

[@jacobandellie]

Yes! Clean up after yourself. Put things away when you are done with it. It’s key!!

[@lauramitchell6725]

“Don’t put it down,put it away! Simple!

[@DesignsbyMelnCo]

LOVE!!!! I really needed to hear this tonight. Just feeling super overwhelmed with the clutter.

[@bshows14]

@ourbudgetlife The minimal mom has tons of videos about decluttering. She has been a huge help to me

[@andreacloyd3672]

I admire u cuz u hav taking ur life in ur hands. U hav figured out ur strengths & weaknesses. Ur not perfect but I appreciate u sharing ur insights w us.

[@leeannstearns9923]

Thank you... you help me to remain calm while tackling my clutter AND I totally enjoy the chit chat at the end of each video. Great big smile. 😂😁🤗🙏❤️🥰

[@pollolandia96]

Cass you are truly amazing! I’ve been following your channel for about three weeks now and the difference in my home is astonishing! 🤩😍

[@sbellalopez9284]

Having and finding it's home game changer for us, and power hr🤗 thanxs.

[@KathyW5]

I found you through Dawn and thank heavens. I love you both and including Dana in Take Back Your House. Thanks to all of you.

[@macaylagillis9909]

Yes they do eat scraps we use to do that when I was younger and one time we watched a squirrel drag a whole hotdog bun up into the tree

[@itoshiibaka8267]

😂

[@Amsjrs12603]

That is hilarious!

[@suebailey5741]

Had a dear lady from a nursing home give us cookies from her meals when we would drive her places. Loved to put them under our tree, and then watch the squirrel on a branch holding a cookie chewing away on it. So cute

[@momentsformoms9467]

Yes my cat was just watching a squirrel on our fence a few weeks ago eating an apple slice I tossed out some & some full apples in our yard we weren’t going to eat but not worth putting in the garbage.

[@Kbru829]

They LOVE junk food ... But can get obese ... I've heard oreos are their favorite.. 🤷🏼‍♀️💚

[@jessicalawler4317]

"A former super slob" you're speaking to my heart lol

[@InvitationtoAmy]

Why havent you made a ‘Clutter Bug tidy tote? Can you? 🙏 I looked on amazon and will get one there but you can do BETTER, and I would love it. Edit to add: and please call it the Clutter Catch-All , “catch your clutter and clean with Cass”😬😜🤓❤️🙏

[@Clutterbug]

I've thought about it because they are soooo hard to find! Try searching for large utility tote with straps on Amazon

[@InvitationtoAmy]

Okay! Will do. And it will do, for now. 😋😄🙏

[@theburrow1212]

Please do, cas! If I'm spending 30 bucks, I want your name on the side.

[@itoshiibaka8267]

@@Clutterbug if I bought anything with Clutterbug branding on it, it would be something i use to tidy, like these utility totes or a stairs basket.

[@karenfernandez466]

Where did you get Your tote Cass? The square one looks so useful!

[@theupbeatnetwork]

This is the first video of this kind that I've found actually helpful. Wow! Thank you! Complete the cycle is something I struggle with the most. And tidy up time is such a simple idea but I've never thought of it before! 🙏

[@lesliejohnson7247]

Cass, Day 1. Today. I am a lifelong messy person. I called myself a pre- hoarder b/c I had so much stuff. When I moved to what I thought would be my forever home, I had already started culling. After numerous garbage dump trips, donations and giveaways to my friends, I got rid of at least 50%. I even culled more when I unpacked. Since then, my daughter moved 3 hours away. Covid hit, I lost my job but I’m fortunately 66 so I was eligible to retire. So I decided to move to be close to my daughter. It’s about to feel that way again because my new house for my retirement home is about 55 sqft smaller than the home I just sold. Because all of my changes happened so fast, I didn’t cull much. I couldn’t find a place to live so I’m in a 600 sqft rental, which surely helps to live “smaller.” Except, this place is a shambles. I pay no one visits, especially my daughter because she will be ashamed and disappointed in me. This is where I was at when this video hit. Maybe it’s because I’m ready? But these 20 steps AND cleaning in a circle feels like a new lease on life. It gives me what I never see: a beginning and end. I usually start by yelling at myself for being such a slob. Next, I mentally go over what needs to be done. And this list ALWAYS seems insurmountable. It’s so bad I don’t even realize I’m doing it to myself. I just know that I fail virtually every single time I try. Today, I started with the kitchen. I had been doing 15 minutes on and 15 off. Believe me I always wanted that break. Instead, today, I didn’t bother to set the clock. I got a lot done. Don’t know how long it took me either (and I don’t care). Right now, 1/2 of my kitchen is clean. And I mean clean. Not just doing the dishes and piling clean dishes into the dry. Not just getting them done and leaving a dirty sink and counters. I’ve cleaned underneath countertop appliances and I’ve moved what doesn’t belong to the end of the (tiny) kitchen. I’ve put away ALL of the things that DO belong. And, I’ve put things back into the sink that should have been washed as I cook each day. One counter is all the way clean. The next is started. And the stove is clear for the first time since I moved here. I’m moving to my new house in 1.5 weeks and I’ve been dreading it because this place - again it’s only 500-600 sqft - is such a disorganized mess. I could say more. But, I just wanted to thank you! My house was supposed to be a place grandsons could visit. Now, I think I’ve learned HOW I can accomplish that! Leslie

[@susanoline5823]

Great job! My granddaughter is my motivation! Want room and time for her. And I don't want the smell of a litter box the smell that triggers her memory of grandmas!!!!!!!

[@jillianguilford5191]

I live in a 623 sq ft apt too.I want my home to be huggable and to hug me.

[@mom4h446]

You have helped me so much. I just finshed our garage because of your videos. Now It is my favorite room

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

That color looks incredible on you! And this was the best condensed video on organization I’ve seen. And I’ve seen a lot!

[@grochelle6377]

I have watched so many videos on this topic trying to find out which solution is best suited to me. You have made the most valuable video of all! I hadn't even considered storage placement in relation to frequency of use and how easily accessible they are (or aren't). It seems obvious, but this is just one helpful tip that seems to be overlooked- and what a difference it makes! I especially like the 'one minute rule'. Thank you for helping so many people declutter their homes and minds. X

[@debbiegonsalves5706]

Oh my gosh...I have NEVER seen a white squirrel before!!! He is SO adorable! Feel free to give him some "screen time" when you can, he is TOO cute!!!

[@AmBamHarrison]

I heard the one minute rule from you a long time ago. Now when I seen something small to do I have to do it. Your rule is stuck in my head now. Thanks 😊

[@sandralauersdorf6268]

Labeling your label maker is just "completing the cycle"!

[@SW-su5ho]

Lol!

[@ChristyLube]

Yeah, that's totally something I would do, too....lol

[@melissaneugebauer113]

Took the quiz and at first I was disappointed I’m a cricket (cuz the other bugs are more my favorite in real life and crickets are food for the toads and lizards ) and I figured I would watch the video to see where I went wrong in my quiz. Then you explained me like you knew me and it kinda made me cry! Like in a good way. To feel understood and not alone and to get practical tailored advice is very powerful. So thank you! And thanks for being You 🥰

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Holy shmokes!!!!! I've been in hibernate mode for about a year and lost track of KZbin channels. One of us gained a tonne of weight and one of us lost! You look fabulous! I need to figure this out. I want to be where you are!!!!!! 💪🏻

[@overlyblynn]

I hadn't seen a video in over a year or so, and I also immediately noticed how healthy she looks. My goodness, you go girl! ♥️👏💪 I also loved the video. Great reminder to give into my Cricket nature and worked some time to work on functionality and letting go. 😂

[@bbrosser694]

Wow! Just when I was beginning to think that I knew everything about cleaning and organizing; you've made me throw out all of my old ideas, decisions, and techniques that never really worked or lasted. Thank you so much. I will watch your videos again and again until I've mastered your amazing methods.

[@elfqueen5638]

I really loved this video! Your voice is soothing enough for me to hear all of my bad habits 🤣

[@angelwings1]

I can’t answer the questions lol I’m already tidy & organised. But I do love watching these videos to see how other people organise.

[@PurpleSeahorse]

Same, thought I might learn a better way. At least now I know my methods have names .

[@mallorys.8066]

There was a family of albino squirrels that lived on the college campus in my town. They were really cool looking! Also, you look great Cass! I hope you are feeling ok!

[@mariellaprangell4034]

Hi Cas I bought your book about Clutterbug styles and it was amazing. I know understand that I'm a Lady Bug and my husband is a cricket. I read him the two sections and we are both so much more patient with each other. Thank you so much!! Mariella from Australia

[@artsydancequeen2964]

I really need to start labeling everything that I put in bins. I have the bin idea down but when I go to find something I need or want to use I forget where I put them. It would also be so much quicker to put things away if everything was labeled!

[@99squinn]

O.M.G.!!! You look GREAT! I hope you're enjoying yourself and feel healthier! I've lost 100 pounds this past year, and life is so much better! Thanks for hanging with, and helping, us slobs :)

[@neelumslifestyle6975]

Whenever my daughters clean the kitchen or living room or mop or broom they always complain why you’re cleaning then it will be dirty again so I said why you eat if you .... again🤔

[@susanfudge1737]

Ah bahaha

[@vickiedreamin590]

Your background when you start talking gives me all the good feels!

[@vanessaholland4574]

It's good to tackle things right away, so let's get cleaning.

[@jacquelinepetersen9061]

White squirrels are rare, but I've seen one in our yard just two days in the last 3 years, so I think it's pretty special that they visit you. They do pretty much like nuts of any kind. Thanks for sharing and for all you printables !!

[@tracyperry309]

So at 5:26 I saw the basket Cas was putting on the shelf. It says "dental"...my mind read "denial". And this is why I watch Cas. lol

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

A river in Egypt. 😂 Hilarious.

[@jf6962]

This video has changed my life. Thanks 😊

[@ChrisieCouncil]

Maybe it’s a sign you’re going to write a book about animal cleaning styles or something like that. 🐿 love your videos! Always make me smile!

[@janetmajor1152]

This sounds like a great book!

[@mjbj7029]

We have white squirrels in our neighborhood. It always makes us happy if we see one on our walk.

[@Hayden795]

“He doesn’t like my muffins” lol 😂

[@janinedaly8919]

I saw this comment and omg I was like what are you talking about then she said it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@catherinesmith6682]

We moved and live close to the woods now. Since we have been here their has been a white squirrel that comes in the yard. It is so cute and it makes me happy when I see it. I have taken lots of pictures and videos of it. It is rare to see one. I leave out walnuts or other nuts that we have sometimes it loves them.

[@ABCD-si7px]

Cass, freeze your bread until you are using it. Once using it, keep in the fridge. It does not go bad that way🤗

[@elizabethman7313]

Labelled the inside of my fridge and it is a game changer , as it made me realise what I have and -just as important _ what I don’t have. The label acts as a place holder for what I’ve run out of and stops something else moving into the free spot and before you know it there are no reliable consistent spots for anything

[@aranoguera8945]

Guilty of trying to tackle every chore and project and leaving them unfinished 🙋

[@dawnnelson7876]

Same! I'm trying so hard to get better. I'm improving thanks to the 1 minute rule and also by keeping things where they are convenient as she mentioned. Makes a huge difference. I also try to do a quick tidy before bed. Definitely not a deep clean like I probably should do but my days starts off so much better when my place(especially my kitchen) isn't a disaster. If nothing else I tidy the sofa, clean the sink, and clean the stove. All areas I see first thing in the morning. Tiny changes over time make a huge difference. You can do it!

[@therealmissglamBAM]

That white squirrel is ADORABLE, who knew that was a thing!

[@thegirlwithdustonherface]

I clean once a week- my entire home! It takes me about 3 to 4 hours. I turn on music and just get after it!

[@celticsapphire8608]

Music is definitely a good motivational tool.

[@kryssygee4814]

Thanks for short videos! More learning and inspiration possible for us need the help types!! 💜💙❤️

[@MySemiSortedLife]

Oh you're the best! You never fail to make me smile. I didn't know you had a S.O.R.T.E.D acronym! I do too! lol. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE acronyms! That squirrel is the cutest ever. I've never even seen a squirrel - much less a white one - the creatures that come to yards when you throw scraps out here in Australia are not so cute. lol

[@Clutterbug]

I love acronyms! What does your SORTED stand for?

[@MySemiSortedLife]

@@Clutterbug Mine is more about mindset than cleaning? (but very much inspired by you and your work) It's *Start with the end in mind *Organise your time *Review and realign regularly
 *Train your brain with habits
 *Execute systems for the whole family
 *Demonstrate self-compassion and kindness

[@janetmajor1152]

I love acronyms too. Mine is KLEPTO. (Weird sense oh humor here!) Kitchen Laundry Erase the evidence:clean

[@janetmajor1152]

Sorry Pick up and put away Take out the trash Organize something

[@crybebebunny]

I know that Your Sunny personality keeps me coming for more. Thank you for sharing the great ideas.

[@gummybear8951]

Aaaaa first comment. You make my day with your videos😃😃 no I have never seen a white squirrel before, I didn’t even knew they existed.

[@terri6584]

Very good tips, Clutterbug! The 1 minute rule can make a huge difference! FlyLady's routines are very helpful, too, to form good habits. Note: Your mother wasn't weird. She is/was wise! My mother use to say "Don't waste food & you will never go hungry." Growing up, we also heard "A lot of people in other countries are hungry because of lack of food." Not only did my Mom not waste food, planning her menus & food shopping day stopping in 3 different stores to catch all the local "food" sales she saved "a LOT" of money in general not being wasterful. She was a young child during the Great Depression. Food & other things were not as abundant as now. Note: A time like the Great Depression could happen again. In matter of fact some people predict it may well occur again, and be even possibly worst! Take nothing for granted, especially any of our resources, appreciate them, be thankful instead. God has greatly blessed our country in lots of ways.

[@ItsWillieGirl.1960]

Love and Harvest Blessings From Santa Barbara, CA!!

[@hellototheworld]

I have done the 1 minute rule after seeing it in one of your videos in the past it changed my life

[@taradevito6751]

Omg where did you get that cleaning caddy from?! I’m in Canada! I’ve been looking for one forever! Ty! Love your honestly and channel!

[@lyndaslocum7575]

This not about squirrels but chipmunks. I planted some tomato slices in a pot. A few days later I noticed the chipmunk had dug the slices up and ate them. However.. it did not eat the seeds. Later plants came up and I had at least 17 tomato plants in the pot. I had planted them too late for a harvest but I got a chuckle every time I looked at them all beautiful and green. Thanks for your video. You look great. I loved the way you were but love the new you now. Tata

[@sarahill4408]

Cleaning in a circle! I feel like such a squirrel when I clean... mystery solved!

[@pamelachappell1089]

Me 2!!!

[@joypiepenhagen7118]

I know that they do eat scraps! Our squirrels love pizza. The roofers fed their leftover pizza to our squirrels and they loved it! I have never seen a white squirrel but we do have a coal black squirrel! The first few times I spotted him I truthfully thought he was a shadow 🤗 My son’s squirrel picks out the food he likes out of his dish and leaves the rest! Very sociable 💜

[@carajames4032]

“Rage clean”!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 thats me!!!

[@cheekykitten25]

Same lol

[@FionaApplewright]

I found that taking pictures of my flat surfaces before I tidy/declutter them, then looking at them after about a week helps figuring out what my problem "items" are. Like "ok, you left the coffee mug on the coffee table 4 times last week", or "the counter was consistantly the biggest catch all spot" then I can be more conscious of it because I've put a number or statistic on it mentally. I've used this trick most often after I've moved, because even though it's all the same stuff inside, the flow is different and different areas or items become problems until you learn how to work with them in your new space.

[@septemberlondon]

“Don’t leave tasks unfinished...” *ADHD has left the chat.*

[@Dolleemixtures]

I have ADHD, I've also recently added poorly controlled asthma. I'm dead :(

[@autbrat78]

OMG this!!! So this!!!! lol I get so distracted by other things, that by the end of the day I have nothing to show for anything!!!

[@Meyersci]

I am right there with you! What has worked for me is to move on to a second, third and fourth task and circle back to the first one until they are all done. My desk has a layered pile that includes a catalog under the bill notebook under the paper to sign under the sketchbook and I rotate through. If I take an item into a room, I try to accomplish a small task while in there and look for something to bring back to the first, etc.

[@ElizabethMasonSquires]

Haha yup!

[@amyabramajtys2100]

Yeah, I hear you! But you don't know is that she has or had it too!! Give her a chance. Sometimes when I look around and I see I have like three or four or five things going I will take a minute to decide which one is close enough to being done which one I could zip up quickly, and do that and then find the next quickest one to zip up and do that and if I can whittle myself down to two that I can go back and forth between, like laundry and cooking or something like that, then I'm in pretty good shape!!

[@ExploreProTech]

Clutterbug! I love your channel SO MUCH!!! Its helped me through really tough times in life. I love how REAL you are, how compassionate and kind and smart you are. Its amazing. I wanted to ask...is it at all possible for you to do an organising video for your business? I am such a messy person. I'm just naturally unorganised. I think I'm a butterfly. Your organising videos has helped me so much! But now I'm looking for something similar for my to-do list problem... I STRUGGLE to work with a normal to-do list...at the same time I need to do something to organize everything that needs to be done in the business... I would super appreciate any help/ advice/ anything! Thanks so much for your channel! You're awesome!

[@bri-crossing]

Thanks for the tips. I wish I was a cleaning unicorn but at least I can keep my house tidy.

[@savvysshares]

I'm from India and we are strongly against throwing food in trash. For the same reason your grandma told. Grandma's are same every place, all around the globe🙂 and they groom us with some very good habits

[@bettylou3709]

My daughter passed away recently. We couldn't even go through her things we just got a shovel and scooped everything into trash bags. Nothing was worth risking our lives to keep. I love her dearly but she was very messy.

[@Z1nny]

I'm so sorry for your loss.🌹

[@Stumpybear7640]

Please accept my condolences xxx

[@camm8832]

I’m so sorry for your loss. 🦋

[@cindyschell6870]

I am so sorry on the loss of your daughter

[@christinabo63]

I've been following you for some time now and although you've stated it multiple times, it just clicked: putting things where I use them... Like putting the baking supplies beneath my working area where the mixing bowl will be used, not in the cupboard beneath the fridge (I'm German, I don't own one of those massive fridges). Tomorrow I will swatch the baking stuff with my pots, lids and miscellaneous, because they then will be opposite the stove. Thanks Cas, this might solve some problems I wasn't even that aware of 😳 That white squirrel is adorable by the way, I love squirrels 🥰

[@D.R._Iris]

"He doesn't like my muffins..." 🤣🤣🤣

[@DD-mn9jh]

I know you were unsure about your hairstyle and colour at first but I really like it on you!! The colour is warm and looks so natural!

[@pamelagroves2142]

Squirrels are not the best thing to attract nor to let hang too close to the house. They can really tear things up trying to find a warm, dry place to make a nest in. Whoever’s hiding or eating the scraps is doing you a real favor. You get rid of it, they enrich the dirt.

[@lorenet.2182]

Thanks. They are evil little fur balls who will try to get into your house. They are very messy and if they nest the offspring will try to return home.

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Red squirrels are much more destructive than grey and black squirrels.

[@nancyhenderson-korpi2065]

Totally agree! Squirrels are a menace in my yard! They can stay away!

[@catmommippy2403]

As a current super slob, these are actually really helpful tips, a lot of which I haven’t heard before.

[@EmaleeNiccolls]

I cant find my lable maker and it is killing me... I love labeling everything

[@Clutterbug]

You should have labeled it...😂 I have no idea how that could have helped, but you never know. When you find it, make sure you label it! Mine says "Cas' label maker, not Joe's" because my husband was always borrowing it.

[@user-jy3zl2vp4b]

I don't have a label maker, as of yet....but my storage bins are all plastic and I use a chalk pen to label....lots of fun!

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

Any idea what kind works best? There are too many choices!

[@alexandra109]

One thing I love about your channel is how you don’t promote one “best” solution, but that knowing your style and coming up with solutions that work for you. PS. I’m a cricket and I agree on having a weekly plan, but over time I go thru waves of what my plan is. Currently since COVID I’ve been a weekend warrior. I’ll probably change to more of a zone cleaner once I have a life again.

[@ginamonty2727]

Joe is right about the squirrels not eating them but the scraps will attract raccoons, skunks, mice and rats.

[@therealdeal3672]

I have never seen a white squirrel in my life! That's cool!