10 TIPS FOR A CLEAN HOME (With Kids + Pets!) \\ Simple Habits for Keeping a Tidy House!

Tips to keep your home clean (and smelling nice) when you have kids + pets!
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[@hinnypinny]

For the toilet brush, i keep my canister filled with pine sol (which I dump out and refill every once in a while. After I use the brush I flush a couple times and let the clean water rinse my brush off so that it's somewhat cleaner before placing back into the pine sol. I also pour a little bit of the pine sol into the toilet bowl when cleaning and it works amazingly! It smells so good, my brush/canister never even remotely smells bad, and no gross things grow on it since the pine sol is itself a cleaner =)

[@KamilaSousamusic]

Such a nice tip. I'm gonna apply that in my house. Thank you for sharing.

[@i.a.7555]

When I started watching your videos my immediate thought was "This woman is a saint!" You are so calm and honest and have 8 kids! Inspirational.

[@merjoy85]

Can I just say that I love that you are NOT ultra minimalist? “Let me organized my stuff in peace! Thank you.” Love it!!! Right there with you 💕💕

[@delightfulllama]

I am a minimalist however I do have hobbies that require numerous items to engage in them (baking for example) and I felt that "Let me organize my stuff in peace" mood. Some people can so easily forget that everyone comes from a different place, nothing is one size fits all.

[@alexandraferguson-schroede6803]

I live for a clean sink. I also like putting a few essential oil drops in my sink in the evenings after the kitchen is closed. Makes it smell great and feel fresh in the morning!

[@Rudelherz]

"Between hoarders and museum" 😂❤ I can remember that. Thank you!

[@ElizabethWest90]

"Well, lady.. This is my life...and I've got the stuff that I've got" hahah love this quote🥰

[@sukispencer9804]

“That’s what she said” hahah channeling your Michael Scott haha!

For reference her name is Dana K. White and she wrote Decluttering at the speed of life and Organizing your home without loosing your mind. Both books worth reading, more than once.

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

Yes. It's called *"Don't put it down, put it away!"* Thank you Dana! ♡ The box is called "donatable donationbox"!! 😁

[@Melshed]

Yes I was hoping she’d give credit to Dana. Her method is 👌👌

[@kimmeeks6766]

Where would I look for this first?! Dishes math! All of the things Dana says have had a huge impact on my life.

[@kimmeeks6766]

@@Melshed Yes! Giving credit where credit is due ❤️

@@Melshed yes. Kind of disapointed she didnt. Her whole method is just life changing and she deserves the recognition

[@juliekonigskind6434]

The “picking up and putting away part” is especially important, when coming home with the kids or with groceries. I have everyone take off their shoes, jackets, hats, mittens,… and put them to where they actually belong (prevents piles in the hall) plus I force myself to unpack all the groceries before sitting down or doing everything else. This way, when dinner time rolls around I am not unpleasantly surprised by piles of groceries lingering in the kitchen. It does take a LOT of discipline though…so to all the moms out there: have some grace with yourself, when your house is not picked up ALL the time. As Angie said: let’s aim for 80% :) Pareto Principle.

[@virklad7]

"Your house isn't going to smell like a brothel." Classic. I laughed so loud my husband stuck his head in to check on me. 😆

[@michellewilson1221]

I keep things picked up, clean and always cleaning up my kitchen. Makes my days feel less chaotic. I am also very visually stimulated, so if my house if together... my brain feels more together :)

[@rikim1693]

Im the same

[@klbennef]

Saw Ashleigh's post, sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for comfort and peace for all.

[@alexa574]

Yes I have 3 dogs that go up on the sofas, I bought those covers and they helped, but found I need to wash them weekly, sometimes mire often, it was headache, so what I use now in between washings is King or Queen size flat bedsheets,, they work great and I can fold them and store them under the sofa cushions for a quick change when needed. Ten once a week, I wash all the dog bedding, and sheets tigether,,tat was a game changer on keeping he smells gone. I buy them at thrift stores very cheap, and I can Chang the patter and color to fit my mood.

[@justamags]

Great idea!

[@happybirthday7133]

You have 8 kids?!? Woah. God bless you!

[@GingerKral]

Oh my gosh I've been wanting a vacuum tool to assist me with grooming Finlee my English cream golden retriever. The shedding with this wonderful breed is real! Thanks!

[@dwynn57]

hallelujah! love tips! and the one that for me that has made the most sense is the one that you touched on about putting stuff away not down. I have always told my kids and husband it doesn't take any longer to put something away where it belongs as it does to just set it down where you are. thanks for the tips! we are empty nesters now, but I have a husband that makes more messes then all 3 of my kids together did! xoxo

[@alexa574]

Yes, Shining my Sink is a game changer, not only how the kitchen looks, more importantly how I feel, it makes me smile when I see a clean sink in the morning,, great way to start the day! And throughout the day, I feel like cooking more when my sink and kitchen are clean.

[@AlinaGhost]

As an owner of a big dog (alongside toddler) I agree about grooming & sofa cover - savers for sure !!

[@nurd87]

Love these tips! Side note: Essential oils can slowly break down plastics, especially citrus oils. (Chemists wife)

[@nicolephillips2312]

I was thinking the same

[@anahash3221]

can u please explain further, like what kind of plastic and what does it break down to???

[@cindisowder2182]

@@anahash3221 I used some in my fiberglass tub and my waterpik before realizing this. It etched the plastic on the waterpik and etched and discolored my tub. They are strong.

[@lkhorvath4]

Love Dana K White. Take it there now

[@vickylongcrier2376]

Bought the sofa protector and loved it so much I bought one for my daughter (she has 3 dogs)! She loved it and bought one for her sister! Such a life changer for all of us!

[@anitarexadams7527]

I don’t see the link for the sofa protector? I know I’m a few weeks late but am I missing something?

[@juno2013]

Sofa protectors = game changer! Makes my life so much easier & I’m much more relaxed.

[@sunflower7766]

I'm down with a chest infection at the moment and feeling dreadful with it. My house is a mess and it highlights how much I just go around picking up after everyone. I think I need to get my family on board with some of these tips

[@wendyduncan9084]

I hope you feel better soon. You could end up with a new life from this discovery!

[@nurd87]

Woot woot- you mentioned Flylady the OG! Her methods, tips and teachings are great for side tracked homemakers 👋

[@racheljudith4665]

My greatest wish: a Christmas planning video like last year, loved it so much!🥰

[@AmberAnastasi]

Just rewatched all the videos.

[@lisabyers2992]

Great tips! I can’t believe you have 8 kids. You look amazing!! I love your witty personality!!!Your home is beautiful. Maybe you could show us some dinner meal ideas that you make? More videos like the redo of the girls room!

[@Lehcar1]

We had charcoal for our fish tank filter, I’ve put some of that in containers in our bin under the bin bag. Works a treat without covering one smell with another. Absorbs the smells

[@TheSpottedBoot]

Charcoal can be reinvigorated by sitting it in the sun, so it's reusable and not landfilling.

[@IMOO1896]

I love your attitude, -this is it, we can make it as pleasant as possible!

[@emilyjonesclark5767]

Haha! Yes, to the nose! That was my first pregnancy symptom with my 3rd that made me go buy a pregnancy test. Love the tips!

[@kirs10dubya57]

“That’s what she said” That killed me 😂

[@vondrabejot9851]

I raised a family of 4 children. Picking things up as you go and putting them away where they go was my golden rule of survival. Once my husband and myself had to go out of town for a few days. I had an older single lady stay at my house while we were gone. The kids were all teenagers and knew when they had to be home and no friends. The next Monday I saw this lady at work. I asked her how it went. She said the kids were great, but they sure don't pick up after themselves. I replied oh great I at least I know you were at the right house. 😂

[@sanavijay8430]

Your dog is such a cutie pie just sitting there like ahh that feels so good

[@TheTexasBoys]

I finally broke down and bought the beach scent! Thank you, I'm a mama of 6 and lots of farm animals

[@bpurdygmail]

We have 6 kids, 5 are teenagers. When you said this is for those with a bunch of kids. All of what you said hit home 🙌 the fact that 5 are teenagers is like living with 5 other roommates. When they were little it was easier everything was organized because it was up to me 😅thank you for your content!!

[@teeandkids937]

Oh how I needed this today!! ❤

[@abrewer7931]

That dog grooming vacuum is life changing I have 2 German shepherds and the hair is insane!!

[@knrock5163]

I bought that pet grooming vaccum during the Amazon prime deal. It really works!!

[@melanieturner8500]

Enjoyed these tips very much and thank you for keeping it real. Life happens.

[@joanneforrest1830]

Just had a flashback to the “old house” when Benji got hold of the toilet brush after one the boys had replaced without cleaning it and little Benji dragged it around your bedroom floor and bedding 😂😂 the absolute horror on your face. I can honestly say I was crying with laughter. Those where the days 😊

[@Naedlj]

I’m 21 weeks pregnant with my second child and I needed this video for motivation today! I always try to do a deep clean around the house the weekend before any holiday and I was thinking of skipping this one time… but thanks to you… I already have the living room half finished, just vacuuming and mopping left in here now. And I’m feeling accomplished! I’m also going to try that essential oil trick on the toilet brush! NOW essential oils had a candy cane one from last Christmas that I hope they bring back this year because I LOVE my house to smell like candy canes and Christmas trees all of November and December!

[@anneschacre8897]

Ne pas prendre pour modèle une mise en scène de la famille parfaite, restez dans la vraie vie faite d imperfections ! 🙂

[@randasawaqed9608]

Incorporated most of these ideas. Life changers ❤thank you for sharing

[@anahash3221]

just a suggestion, toilet holders and brushes puts me off too so try the disposable ones u can buy from costco and sams, they are great u dispose off the disc after every use , just keep a container with water and rinse the plastic stick and put it back after drying with toilet paper and i dont have a container for it so i just put it in a plastic bag and that goes in my cabinet that i use only for cleaning my restroom and i have these sticks in multiples in every restroom cabinet and even one separate one that i use to clean my wash basins and shower when they need an extra scrub. I am on the lookout for a container so that i can keep it or hold it near the toilet seat.

[@randasawaqed9608]

The donation bin is a killer idea, thank you for sharing!

[@donnabolt5847]

I don't have as many kids as you, I only have 5, but what really helps is no shoes on inside. With 7 of us it really helps! Also, i really dislike purses/bags on my kitchen counter and tables 🤢 Love the essential oil tips- thank you for great tips!! 👍

[@anahash3221]

and i hate people bringing outside shoes on my main area rugs, it just annoys me , it can be vaccumed to remove dust and other particles but what annoys me is that those shoes go everywhere even public restrooms so its making rugs gross with all the filth.

[@ruthlaetz323]

Not wearing shoes in doors is a game changer. So much cleaner.

[@mandyholly6947]

What ?!?! The pet thing is amazing - it’s now part of my Christmas list thanks 😁

[@rebeccah.6403]

I really enjoy watching you, you are down to earth and funny!

[@mechellepillay8801]

I keep a plastic packet in my freezer and throw all meat wrappers vegetables peels basically anything that makes ur trash can smell. Then when it is the day the bin trucks come i throw it in the bin.

[@antonellabassi3466]

I do the same especially in Summer!

[@birdsaloud7590]

For laundry I just use 3 or 4 spoons of washing soda crystals and some drops of lemon or lavender essential oil. It does everything. No need for toxic laundry detergent, fragrance or softeners. Works a treat.

[@applesauceandoranges]

Loved the low key "twss" joke 😂 so unexpected and you never lost a beat

[@corrinelewis1842]

Love the ceiling book shelf

[@frozenjonesfam]

I’m right there with you...somewhere between a museum and horder! I settle on “we live here and it’s going to look like we live here, but I want it to be clean enough so that we want to live here.”

[@shannon4043]

Thank you for your advice 😊

[@loramcclamrock5549]

Great tips, especially about piles. Thats me!! Unfortunately. We use covers made from fleece fabric for our furniture. When it gets dirty, you just whip it off and wash it, dry it, no ironing. Saves wear and tear on the upholstery. Also cozy in the winter.

[@kimmeeks6766]

Lots of great tips. Thank you

[@elisabethpatterson9417]

Great video!! :) Thanks for the tips!

[@cathryncavalli]

Two things I live by, leave it better than I found it and what’s in this room that needs to go where I’m going and I take it with me. I got the last one from my years in the service industry, no empty hands. 😅

[@aplacecalledthere]

I'm first! So happy to see a video from you! 💐

[@rikim1693]

A great advice for the bin.I use essential oil in the burner and candles in my kitchen . I have a lemon scent sanitized near the bin. Clean as you go. Im the same put it where it stays. I tell my 3 kids

[@judyellen4412]

Helpful ideas. Thanks, Angela!

[@angela.braniff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@inspiteofbecauseof4745]

Great tips Angie. I like to put some of the toilet bowl cleaner in the bottom of the toilet brush holder just a bit.

[@katietaylor3525]

You home is gorgeous! You have great taste!

[@jenniLittleLuxuries]

I try to follow the "touch it only once" philosophy to try and keep things tidy!

[@wilhelmina8843]

Was the book you read Decluttering At The Speed of Life? Dana K White. By far the best book about decluttering I’ve EVER read. It’s totally helped.

[@whisperingbeauty]

I feel like that is the book. I listened to it and it is the best decluttering book I’ve read by far!!

[@ChristyZeke]

I was wondering the same thing! I love her and Dawn from the Minimal Mom!

[@kap319]

I love her!

[@amoran384]

Dana's first book, "Managing Your Home Without Losing Your Mind" was the one thing that helped me SO much. I read her blog before that. Her decluttering book, while also great, is a lot of things from the first book, repeated. But without everything from the first book, and delves so much deeper into actually decluttering.. She has a podcast too (a slob comes clean), where she goes over all of the things. She's my hero lol took my house from crazy pants to calm. ☺️

[@leighxpx1115]

I was thinking the same .., I do wish she had said who the author was … to give them credit .. but does sound like Dana k white … I can hear her in my head saying her take it ther now x

[@Hoppyfox9]

Thank you for the tips..love the cleaning, shopping and homeschool videos you make 😊

[@crawleyr4919]

Great video. Thank you

[@wenajohnston6501]

I use inexpensive quilts and blankets on all my sofas, it's easy to find colors that match.

[@catemiehle5783]

"You take this tool, and vacuum your pet." lol

[@beginbeats]

Great tips! We have 3 kids, and we are always home. It's hared to keep up!

[@lindasmith5190]

Enjoyed.

[@misssnobooty]

Look for the Downy rainforest scent beads! Amazing

[@ShoppingwithRina]

Great advice

[@staciemurray514]

All great tips😊

[@joejohnston3]

Great vide o - thanks!

[@madimccown383]

Constantly fighting the kid/pet stink. So thank you for this video lol

[@brettelizabethspore]

We only have 1 kid and these tips are still epic. Why? 1. We also have 2 cats and a dog. 2. We live in the brother at where it rains a lot which means dirt dirt dirt. 3. So many of these are applicable even for single people! Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@privatesuzie4071]

I keep falling behind in a message I want to convey. This is re heartfelt changes you want to make going forward re content and new phases in life you are entering especially re adopting and raising human beings. I have watched you since you started filming. I watched because you were such a bright light. And admired your skills to get things done, and frankly, all family members looked well taken care of. I watch 5 or 6 families because they raise my hopes that good people in all walks of life still exist. I am particularly pleased to see parents that are raising smart, well tempered, and good citizens. I also enjoy homesteaders, full time sailors, and animal lovers. You are a good person, a thoughtful person, like these others. And I love your kindness and forthrightness. You have much to share. I think your photography is a great way to keep us in touch with those great kids, if that is suitable. The design and look of your site and emails is like you, easy on the eyes.

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

I *love* (!) your dry humour. ☆

[@Lesh004]

Put it away is definitely a game changer! I’m really bad about not doing that with important papers. Instead I leave huge piles in a few places. Then I stress out when I need something or when I go to file them. 😬🤦‍♀️

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good Tuesday morning Angela. What can I say? These videos just keep getting better and better. Your deep cleaning and organizational skills are impeccable. TYFS and don't forget to take some time for yourself. 😊😊

[@davyrantucci]

Soon to have a house Of 10 too and that is why I buy ikea furniture as the entire cover comes off, not only on the cushions but the arms, back etc for washing in the machine. And it dries fast! I do it after the kids go to bed and it’s on by morning and ready to go and take another beating😂 but we live on a farm too and our animals are everywhere. It’s fun but ya…farm smells haha. Gonna put some oils in my toilet brush holder and bottom of trash can so thanks for that tip!

[@shoppingislifeuk]

thank you

[@delindawilliams3935]

In the past, I've tried putting things in a bin as I go around, then when I get the chance, I take them to where they belong, but it's as if they are calling out to me or mocking me somehow(brain matter). Therefore, I went back to putting things in their spot right away, even if I'm collecting them in a bin to make it easier. I really love the tip for the garbage bins, I was using paper towels for that purpose. Also love the toilet brush tip. I'll give them a try.

[@raymondmonaghan4112]

Hi there sweetie pie hope you are well great ideas I always to a 10 minute walk around before I go to bed lounge room Kitchen and bathroom before I go to bed it is good start to the day love from Eugenie your friend xxx 🐕🍁🌻💕

[@kelly1827]

At 7:00 when you were talking about the brush? In our house I call it "OHIO" = Only Handle It Once. I've also followed FlyLady off and on over the years. I've FINALLY got my husband shining the sink!

[@aliciamae14]

I do pine sol in my garbage bin and toilet brush thing. It kills the bacteria and smells so nice!

[@becomingtexan1981]

Girl… I need links to all your rugs. They’re all so different and colorful. I need more color in my life 😍

[@amybostic1439]

That’s such a rad kitchen sink! I’ve never seen it before I don’t think 🤔

[@iNalaKoala]

I was thinking the same thing!! what is that small middle sink for??

[@adrianac9747]

I just stopped the video and went to the bathroom and put some essential oil on that bathroom brush ✌️ great idea!

[@z.a.k.6556]

Ok I’m getting it , 👍👍we have Great Pyrenees and dog hair covers my life pretty much

[@SasAt1234]

I love the intro 😂 smell like u have children and pets 😂 that’s a stunner ❤

[@kamronrhodes5151]

You are doing a good job

[@cathynichols5432]

I read that essential oils and plug ins were very hazardous for pets. Has anyone else read this online? It wasn't about the animals eating them, it was about using them around pets.

[@tamaraYvonne02]

Great advice! We have the pet grooming kit and the sofa cover already!

[@merjoy85]

Where did you get the sofa cover?

[@tamaraYvonne02]

@@merjoy85 I got it from Walmart.

[@melissayoung463]

Great tips! Love the rug in your family room! Would you share a link where to buy?

[@minimalist1213]

I love all the information !!!thanks Angela! Question: what kind of coffee is the best for you? We need your motivation! And energy too! Jajaj! I'm looking or more information about weight loss + routine for mom's busy like us! 🙏 thanks! Blessings 😊

[@fishermanwife7086]

Clorox toilet wand is a game changer!

[@lindaknapp8038]

Haha! Try keeping up with an Old Man with sticky fingers and muddy shoes! Oh and two rescue dogs who are constantly needing to relearn house training. Love you tips! ❤

[@misssnobooty]

Pro housekeeper switch to the Clorox toilet wand. LOVE them :)

[@melindasmith1751]

Great tips! I would love to know how to scent laundry with essentials rather than commercially prepared mixtures. Since having cancer at 40, I avoid toxins as much as possible. ❤

[@SimplyDonna]

😂😂 the way you say stank so funny

[@MHK956]

You have a Great Pyrenees. You have passed my "floof-management credibility" check. ✅ Before I saw your house-bear, I was like, "..yeah right, they probably don't even get the shedding level of floof piles that we get at home, pfft!' BUUT, I NOW STAND CORRECTED.😳 Thanks for sharing your tips! 🙏 💗🌿

[@janiceyoung5958]

So 😁 funny! I love the "floof" piles comment. What can I call my cat hair piles?