17 yo Boy Stuck Showering in MOLD 🦠- Free Cleaning!

[@caitlinoleary8189]

I dated a guy whose family lived like this. Once he moved in with me, he cleaned. I never asked him to, but it was something he had pride in. You’ve given this 17 year old a fresh start, I wish him the best going forward, because this is rough.

[@missthang4770]

Child, you have a heart of gold and a stomach of iron.

[@Honeybloom-i3l]

😁 exactly 💯🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@shirleydavis5366]

Children deserve a safe and clean home and healthy home cooked meals.

[@jenniferferreira9061]

That comment about Rob showering that filth, while his mom uses a clean shower. NOT COOL 😢. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU for cleaning for Rob❤❤❤.

[@sweetchestnut]

Seems weird that the mother couldn't see that her son might want to use a clean shower also. I think neither of them could be bothered cleaning it😮 & her easy way out was to use one at work 😕

[@jenniferferreira9061]

@ you hit the nail on the head.

[@xoselhket]

True, but he could have cleaned it. It's a capable teen who works and has a gf. He's big enough to clean his own shower. Yes, his mum could have taught him... but now he has it clean. Don't blame the mum for a capable person who works, has a gf and goes to school.

[@heatherlynn2781]

As a mother, I could not shower in a clean place knowing my child is showering in that

[@dbuc4671]

@xoselhket, he has a job and goes to school and has a girlfriend, ya, he’s BUSY, he doesn’t have the time

[@VioletJoy]

It's obvious that Rob has been neglected and his mom is very stubborn. Auri never says anything negative about the clients, so it's obvious that it's a really bad situation. 😢

[@bummblebee77]

the mom has some mental illness issues that possibly has been untreated. it doesn't have anything to do with stubbornness. she truly needs help and some compassion.

[@bridgwll]

What does it achieve to speak bad of someone?

[@VioletJoy]

@@bummblebee77 You don't know the whole story. The fact that Auri said anything "negative" at all speaks volumes. Mental illness doesn't excuse everything.

[@naomipask1809]

Auri did say that it felt strange to her regarding Mum showering at work while the son showered in the mould.

[@magdalen5108]

It's true she never says anything usually.

[@KarenCastro-je3ju]

Broke my heart when you told us about the showering situation between the mom and son:/

[@renateirissijbesma8248]

I was especially surprised, the boy is 17 years old, he can also do some things around the house. I hope they are doing better now

[@Z-ef1rr]

⁠@@renateirissijbesma8248you don’t know what it’s like living with a hoarder parent. She’d likely freak out on him if he tried touching her stuff. Thank god she allowed Auri to throw out some of it but if HE did that it would probably be a different story.

[@trololo1043]

​@@Z-ef1rr he could at least clean his room and pick up the dirty laundry, also clean the bathroom

[@popcornanytime7414]

Now that the shower is clean, it is completely reasonable to expect the 17 year old to clean it back up once he has used it. Same for the mom.

[@wingandaprayer935]

@@popcornanytime7414 I think it would be difficult for a young person who was never given a good example or shown HOW to clean a bathroom (or anything, really) to suddenly be able to keep it nice and clean. He should look up videos on how to clean house so that he can learn these really important life skills, since his mother doesn't know how to, either. Maybe they could even watch and learn, together.

[@jimileekelso9120]

I'm appalled by the story of the mom showering at work and leaving her child to shower in that mess 🤬 thank you for cleaning it for him. Hopefully she will get a clue that she can't leave it like this.

[@filantrop2x]

I am trying to emphathize to mentally sick adults who get their habitat to this condition, but in those households child abuse is so common, including this mom who spoke about her son this low. And I appreciate your intelligence and the fact how you've noticed the way his mom treated him. My heart goes out to those kids who were robbed of their childhood by their mentally sick parents

[@RoundSeal]

I think that Rob will be okay, no matter what. He knew that this wasn't something that they could fix in their own, and he asked for help. When he moves and lives on his own for the first time, I think seeing this sort of transformation will give him the motivation and confidence to know that no matter how his own place ends up being, he'll be able to manage it on his own, or ask for help again.

[@tuanoini]

The mom needs support from social services! I can only imagine how growing up with her and in this house has affected the son. He deserves better, and the mom deserves more help 🙏

[@nikedoesthings]

I think you're right, the mom is also overwhelmed, but maybe you started a little something. At least she allowed you to take away the real trash. And maybe she can let go of all the boxes and see how much space that gives her. It's a step by step thing and hoarding disorder is not to be taken lightly. It's so good she allowed you to do the hallway!

[@CosmicGuiltTrip]

She treats her son like most people treat their pets. Even in relatively clean houses, I've seen their pets' water dishes looking disgusting. My house gets messy, but I won't give my cats something to eat or drink out of that I wouldn't also use. Sadly, most people think that's more gross. Just because your pets tolerate un unclean bowl, it doesn't mean they like it or should have to. They deserve empathy.

[@mothmos]

except that her son is a 17yr old. almost an adult. the dude's fully capable of cleaning up after himself. he just chooses not to. men ☕

[@GreenMojo28]

Hi! Pets and animals in general cannot clean man made spaces or objects and are unable to use cleaning products. Human teen, however, can. Hope this helps!

[@CosmicGuiltTrip]

He reached out to her, wanting help. This is his mother's home, so why wouldn't he ask her for help? Because he knows she won't. He clearly doesn't want a messy home, he just wants help. His mother couldn't care less.

[@loutenant2817]

​@@mothmosI don't think it's fair to be so harsh on someone who didn't have a parent to teach them shit. He's still a teen and in his eyes this is "normal". It's not like he becomes a well rounded adult as soon as he hits 18.

[@aldentepotato]

​@@loutenant2817people shitting on a kid reaching out for help is gross. And being sexist about it is bad too. The fact that they aren't bad mouthing the mother - the responsible adult in this situation - is telling.

[@rachelwrites0120]

If I were the 17 year old, I would be way too overwhelmed. Great job, Auri!

[@Colette-v9i]

Excellent work in the bathroom! Very thorough! Hopefully "Rob" will be able to maintain his bedroom and bathroom since his mother won't. You really rescued him!

[@minnesotagal507]

My kids learned to clean young. Always helped me when I was working 3 jobs.

[@brendarose3941]

Soap Zombies 🧟🧟‍♀️!!!! Girl that’s great! You are making a difference in Rob’s life and hopefully his mother too. Bless you ❤

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Agreed Brenda!! ❤

[@triciac1019]

I hope Rob and his mom watch this video to learn how to clean and keep it clean.

[@heidivalli87]

I was expecting to relax while watching this video. I ended up being anxious and feeling so bad for the boy. The fact he was excited to shower sadly tells a lot. You did more than a great job

[@oliviagarrett3925]

Hey Auri I am seeing all these knock off channels popping up in my feeds. I think people are ripping off your videos. I have been reporting them.

[@Lovinglife43]

Thank you❤

[@sagisli]

I was about to ask Auri about the same thing.

[@Hatbox948]

I've seen it too and was going to mention it, but this poster beat me to it. It's a pretty crappy thing to do, but I don't know how you'd fix it.

[@Fledera]

Are they also helping people clean for free? In that case, maybe it would be good to just let them be? I'm thinking that it's good if Auri can inspire other people to do this type of things as well!

[@asumner1959]

Yes I reported one. It was titled with your name and played an old video of yours but I realised it wasn't this channel I subscribe to. Reported it but I don't know if KZbin will take it down. I hope so.

[@FLHBR]

A lot of people seem to enjoy speaking ill of a 17 year old they have never met. Making assumptions and judging him, even though he called Auri to ask to help out his family. I'm disappointed.😠 And I wonder why these people are even following a channel that's dedicated to helping people in need.

[@blazethealaskanmalamute4633]

It’s quick & easy to judge in an instant, it takes understanding & time for empathy. Unfortunately not always taught but learned through life experiences. You my friend, sound like a caring person, don’t let others change you❤

[@CosmicGuiltTrip]

I think a lot of those people enjoy this content for all the wrong reasons. It's not just that they lack empathy and common sense. It's that other people's misery make them feel better about themselves.

[@julianapaz5893]

Maybe they learn to be more gentle and less judgemental whit Auri! People can be horrible.

[@susanroy4343]

A lot of people just seem to enjoy speaking ill about anybody who tries to do good. My daughter runs a Cat Rescue and the amount of abuse and trolling that she's been subjected to is awful. Including - "let's have a road trip and burn her house down with the children and cats inside". Why are people so horrible?

[@Hdexh]

@FLHBR have you ever been around a 17 year old boy? Before you judge those that comment, YOU never met them. For all you know, she became exhausted and run down, and out of exasperation told him that she won't clean up after him anymore. You don't know the full story, YOU just want to judge. A lot of 17 year old boys bully their parents and expect their underwear washed and toilet scrubbed. The only one not judging is caring Auri. She is an Angel.

[@labbrockington7854]

Auri, you did a great job cleaning that bathroom and the house. It's so sad that everyone wants to blame the mom when both the mom and the sin are at fault he is old enough to clean his own room and could have taken out the trash. It's time we stop blaming others and start working together. Thank you for helping this family. God bless you and keep you.🗑🧡

[@Lostinstarsss]

@Aurikatariina Can you do a video one day talking about cleaners, which are alkaline or acid, what products are best for cleaning different things? I'd love to hear more tips from you about cleaning! I'm obsessed with your videos! They have inspired me to clean more!

[@SusyJacuzzi]

Excellent idea!

[@JanaXV]

Best cleaning products: dishsoap (#1), toiletbowl cleaner (acidic) and scouring milk/paste. For dirty ovens/really bad fatty dirt it's oven cleaner (alkaline). Auri also uses chlorine to get rid of coffee build up and I used it in toiletbowls for years until I switched to using mostly toiletbowl bowl cleaner, my mistake was that I didn't let it sit for long enough. She has a few old videos in which she talks more in depth about cleaning products/methods. Never use oven cleaner and toulet bowl cleaner together, never use chlorine with hot water, you can mix all I didn't specify though with each other and those specified, but in the end: just use them after each other. Dish soap is used to get rid of grime and dirt and often times the limescale sits on top of the dirt, so you don't need to take extra care of that. If you have limescale however use toiletbowl cleaner, also in sinks, and well I'm also using it on tiles if the grout is dirty. Works like a charm.

[@bobjaime]

​@@JanaXVI live in the US. What toilet cleaner can I get, that works well, but does not contain bleach? Bleach could trigger an asthma attack.

[@altyyeahman9521]

This was one of the realest cleans because a child was trying to better their home with a parent not ready to move on and start the healing process. It may seem like nothing much in comparison to the full house cleanings you usually do, but you truly helped a mother a child take a huge step forward into healing. And you gave Rob hope and a glimpse that what’s going on is NOT normal and there’s ways to access help. Thank you so much for all that you do Auri, we love and appreciate you so much 😢❤

[@Alurazle]

Auri cleaning an animal shelter sounds super cute.

[@heikemckelvey6863]

That was a lot of stuff in that little bathroom. " You might need them some day" Is so antiquated. My mother n law who lived during the depression she's like that, she saves everything.

[@AngusHenry09]

Thank you for helping this young man. Young man, you are brave asking for help. 💗💗💗

[@kathleenrose4820]

Excellent comment! 💕💕

[@saraha7632]

Auri, thank you for going back to storytelling. I watch half for the cleaning and half listening to you. Very soothing.

[@LevisKickingStump22]

3:50 Yeah, I found that comment weird and unsettling, too. I understand these people often need help, but she basically just said (at least in my opinion) that this bathroom was too gross for her to shower in (which is why she showered at work), but she allowed her son to be showering in it for who knows how long? Knowing it was too gross for herself? Yeah, I know what you mean, Auri. That comment lowkey made me feel icky, like she didn't fully care about the wellbeing of her kid? I don't know, I don't think most people wouldn't admit they let their child deal with this shower alone. The fact that she told you made me feel like she was like, "Yeah, I know it's bad, but I didn't try to do anything because it's not affecting ME." I don't know, maybe I'm looking too much into it Maybe she thought that at 17, he should clean it? But even then, she also let it get to this state, so she should help. I mean, it takes years for a shower to get like this. But in the end, it's still crazy how she removed herself from that situation and left her child within it. This bathroom was like this long before he was 17. The question is: How long before? 😢

[@musical_costumer7976]

People are also saying the 17 year old should be able to clean, but maybe he never realized that this is not completely normal. Plus, if I was a kid and had all of that... I would just feel so overwhelmed I would keep putting it off. Plus, some hoarders would freak out on him trying to clean and throw stuff away, making the poor kid feel even more upset and scared to clean. Poor kid.

[@katieheinrich]

Ive been watching this channel for awhile and decided to see if the scrub daddy cream would work on my problem shower floor… i have literally tried all the “hacks” and different brushes. Toilet bowl cleaner with bleach got a lot of stuff up but i was left with this layer of grey stuff that would just NOT come up!! I was considering ripping out the tile and replacing it with fiberglass but then I tried the scrub daddy cream with a clorox tub and tile scrubber and it actually came up! So thank you Auri and Scrubby Daddy for saving me hundreds of dollars and time! And the cream doesnt smell bad either.

[@Gluk220]

hi Auri! want to thank you for your content ♥ i have a chronic depression and my home became a mess but yours videos inspire me to clean. i try to clean some arias every week and have good progress. hope i can get a vacuum soon to clean faster and easier. its still hard with my depression but i continue. i learned a lot about cleaning from you. thank you very much again ♥

[@lautleise5822]

All the best wishes for you ♡

[@Gluk220]

@ thank you 💖

[@cathystuart3306]

I so enjoy your videos and all the work u put into it to help others..im sorry to hear that people send negative comments about the beds...i don't see them offering to buy them new ones by reaching out to u...

[@luisailiriana955]

One thing i really appreciate is your tips on how to clean, what products to use and how to combine them in a way thats not dangerous and still efficient. Thank you Auri!! Makes cleaning so much easier for me

[@jenniferr-f3157]

It’s hard to believe that he was using that shower. Ugh. Thanks for helping him.

[@jenb7414]

Auri, we love you and want you to continue helping people in need! I've seen you wearing a mask in some other videos but please make sure you are protecting yourself when dealing with mold and other hazardous conditions, we care about you! :)

[@ЛарисаЗолотарева-э6у]

Отличная работа! Жаль, что не было видео всего дома. Надеюсь, у Роба получится поддерживать чистоту.

[@donnaengel6413]

You’re such a wonderful human being. Respect and love for you.❤

[@9_of_Swords]

I get the space thing! I cleaned my pantry today, which has become a catch-all for stuff I wanted to deal with later. Now I have a clean pantry, two totes of yard sale stuff, two giant bags of things for the homeless shelter, and a bag of clothes for my sisters to go through!

[@triciac1019]

I cleaned my pantry several days ago. I threw away bags of expired food and medicines. I washed all of my Tupperware and Rubbermaid. It looks so good now. It took about eight hours clearing everything out, checking every date up, dumping a ton of stuff.

[@darklemon101]

Does anyone else play the game of "Europe or USA" every time we watch Auri's videos? 😆 I'm always trying guess based off the brands of items

[@John.Harper]

If she's spraying everything in the room as if there's a floor drain, I assume it's Europe

[@vibekebjnness4552]

I guess Norway.. Or maybe Sweden, but the paneling looks norwegian.

[@merikerasimo4739]

This is in Finland. Some of the products have Finnish on them.

[@MM-bh7me]

Yes! I always do that! 😄This is a Scandinavian country. At first I thought Sweden, but it couldn´t be because of some of the brands. So, Norway?

[@gratefulone5889]

I do too and you can often tell by the toilet. And what John Harper said below.

[@laurelldockall2399]

My kids when they were young and living at home, even from age 7 would thank me all the time for having such a clean home. I worked several jobs, had a useless husband but my house was always immaculate. Even if I got home at 1 AM after a nursing shift I made sure the house was perfect before I went to bed. Laundry was always done, folded. Everything looked so clean. It annoyed hubby( ex now). He said women saw invisible dirt. But the kids would come home from playing at a friends and always mentioned whenever they came home how they appreciated our home. I wanted to at least reduce any stress caused by mess. I guess it was partly my Love language. Kids should be kids, happy, clean and comfortable. I did give them chores, folding clothes sometimes, picking up toys after they were done playing etc. it was the least I felt I could do. Now as grown adults with families they all keep really clean homes. Just do the cleaning as you make the mess. I’m retired now with a lovely hubby. My home is always clean. A bit more cluttered with a few of our collections but not messy. I hope the homeowners you clean for manage to keep it up a bit better than prior. Trust me I have depression and anxiety and it’s harder to get motivated but I still keep up. Thank you for what you do. Love from Texas. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sueb2220]

Yes, my kids used to get annoyed at me when I told them off for just making a mess in the kitchen and walking away, leaving it for me or my husband to clean. As they got older all I would have to say is “what’s wrong with this picture “ and they would quickly rectify it. 😂 As they got older they would come home from some friends places and comment how nice it was to live in a clean and clutter free home. ❤🇦🇺🦘🐋

[@laurelldockall2399]

@ Amen. I grew up in a clean home and loved it. But I don’t remember Thanking my sweet Mom. I’m going to call her now and say Thanks. ❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@karencox3235]

@@laurelldockall2399 I don't remember thanking my mom, either, but she has passed away and I can only "tell" her posthumously. :( I was the youngest of 6 and didn't appreciate how much mom did. Then I had a family (mom passed when I only had one 18mo. old), and as my family grew it was harder and harder to keep things clean and tidy. We had a lot of stress in our house and I fought depression for many years. It was cluttered, but NOT trashy. We kept up with the dishes most days and it never got to looking anything like Auri's cleanups, but it was cluttered with baby things and toys and clothes. I wasn't a hoarder, but people would give us bags and bags of hand me downs and toys, because we had 8 kids and didn't have a lot of money. That just meant that I had a new job of going through all the bags and, especially with depression, that was hard! Our house was small and husband worked a weird schedule and I ended up sleeping on the futon most nights and sometimes it didn't even get folded back into a couch during the day. :( Fast forward 15 years and we've "launched" 5 kids and now the house is tidy and clean and uncluttered. Whew! Thank you, mom, for all your hard work when I was a child!!

[@YTmama-c1o]

Auri...I am concerned that you weren't wearing a mask and breathing in all the mold as you were removing it. You did a beautiful job ckeaning this shower. I simply cannot understand how she took care of her own health, but didn't care about her son's respiratory health. Why? I am SO glad you cleaned that so well for him. He can shower now completely worry-free! It looks beautiful!❤

[@Oliebollenkraampje]

Dear Auri, I can't thank you enough for what you do for these people, and I also want to thank you for being so motivational. I am at a very low point in my life, and although my appartment is spotless and perfectly tidy, in my mind there is pure chaos. Your videos help me to maintain a little bit of hope, and thanks to you I learned that there's always something that can be done about it. By the way I'm recently seeking a carreer as a cleaner too. Best wishes for you ♥

[@AuroraBD0618]

This mother seems to be dragging her son down with her; at 17 he should be able to clean up behind himself. But if the mother undoes anything he tries to accomplish, then he probably has just given up. I hope what you did for them is enough to get them started.

[@littleblackpistol]

Yep, it's easy to see children brought up in squalor and with a hoarder either become passive sufferers or start to imitate the parent. She should have had serious intervention about her issues years ago. She WILL recreate the filth for her own comfort and basically she does NOT care about her son in any normal way, she cares about self soothing with disgusting bits of garbage. It's like living with a full blown alcoholic. They care about one thing and it's not another human. People like this by middle age are usually lost causes. Rob needs to get out ASAP and never look back. Leave the woman to her precious filth and garbage.

[@judibarr]

Poor Rob living with baby wallpaper. I hope this helps his mom.

[@VioletJoy]

When I saw that, I wanted to redecorate his room so badly. He would LOVE that!

[@epiccgamingtv]

Yes, would be great if people volunteered to redecorate these spaces after Auri cleans them. The baby wallpaper is sad.

[@littleblackpistol]

His mom needs a kick up the arse. Imagine being so pathetic you let your child live like this, and HE has to beg for help to strangers on the internet.

[@KristineSoutherland]

Poor Rob. By 17, he should have been taught that cleaning, scouring, laundry and folding and putting away and organizing and cooking and cleaning and balanced meals, etc. etc. are EVERY PERSON'S responsibility. By 17, he should be able to learn (via books, internet and valid sources) how to remove old wallpaper, every trace of paste, spackle holes, painter's tape and take some investigating PAINT itself. He is not stuck with baby wallpaper, just a baby mentality. And I will mention that the best rule my folks had was no opposite sex were allowed in our upstairs bedrooms, nor to hang out unless one parent was home. IT DOES NOT MATTER if your parent is the best or worst example, as we all still can learn how to overcome and take pride in our own self and not expect to be paid besides. SO this little gal made a how-to video of CLEANING. Do it daily and weekly as life is not a once and done.

[@H.A.S.Z.S]

​@@KristineSoutherland 🙁 bro if since a child your parents didn't taught you how to clean and shit you wouldn't know how to, there are a lot of possibilities why he can't do that.

[@ItzCora543]

We love you Auri! ❤

[@renateirissijbesma8248]

I was especially surprised, the boy is 17 years old, he can also do some things around the house. I hope they are doing better now

[@Maatjuhhh]

Sometimes it's really hard to make a start against your parents when everything is so depressing. I think he could even have started here and there but then they fall back to what it was before

[@dolcemaddalena]

It was probably too overwhelming to begin with. Now with a clean slate it is up to him to maintain and he has himself to blame from here on in.

[@JenniferManning-yb2nm]

I agree with you. I’m sure the sun knows how to look on KZbin, so why didn’t he look up how to clean a shower? He can’t be that helpless

[@bigfart1839]

Don't you dare to put this on him. He's been clearly neglected for years since he was a little boy! Taking on the task of cleaning such dirty home is not something that a 17 year old is able to do without help. It's overwhelming, depressing and all kids of wrong. Especially if he grew up in this! It's the mom's responsibility. Let me repeat that - it's his mother's responsibility! She's been neglecting him and that's a form of abuse. I don't care what her mental state is. She should know better and ask for help if she can't cope. She failed him big times and i'm so sorry he had to go through this. I hope he gets out soon. This is not gonna get better. Putting this responsibility on him is cruel!

[@Whovian5178]

Cleaning is not intuitive and if they are living like that odds are he was never taught to clean. Even if he was the amount of mess in this video would be overwhelming for most people.

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

I am hoping for and wishing the best to this mum and son. May this nice and clean house lead to happiness, healing, and a closer bond.

[@Pammellam]

I’m glad the 17 year old reached out for help. That bathroom is terrible. But I hope the boy learns how to keep the bathroom clean from now on. It needs to be done daily… There are spray products that can be used after the shower to make daily clean up easier. It’s too bad the mom isn’t teaching him how to clean herself. The boy needs to learn that because he will be living on his own soon enough.

[@slinky6415]

its clear that the home has always been dirty, and sometimes in these situations, cleaning it would offend the mom. we're all glad the bathroom is better now, but its in no way the fault of the minor

[@nataliemarshall7158]

Judging by the feminine products that were in that bathroom the mother played a huge role in cluttering it to beyond being able to clean it and when the opportunity to shower at her work came up she just walked away from the mess she made without a backward glance OR any consideration for her son. 😢 I think the lack of consideration for her 17yo son showed in a Big way was the nursery wallpaper and the tiny bed in his room. I can’t see him wanting to have friends or his girlfriend seeing that his room is a nursery 😢😢😢

[@rademeneska]

Many people are upset, because 17 year old boy didn’t clean a home as his mom. I was more than 30 year old woman, when I moved again with my husband and kids to my parents’ home and my dad was hoarder. I hoped I will be able to make my home beautiful as I was child and it was ma goal. I stucked in that home, because we weren’t able to do anything, my dad didn’t agree to do any renovation to make our lifes easier like fe. clean running water. If I moved something to the trash, it has generated so many conflicts. I felt so overwhelmed and frustrated. I understand that teenager, because maybe mom didn’t let to throw any items and monitored every move of the son, when he tried to make it

[@chislehurstbat]

Happy new year to Auri and team, and all Auri fans. Thanks for making a difference and for being such a kind and positive human. 💕

[@soqqqy]

15:38 UGH I STRUGGLE WITH THE BOXES TOO ITS SO TRUE YOU MIGHT NEED THEM SOMEDAY!!! WHEN THEYRE PERFECTLY INTACT AND GOOD BOXES ITS HARD TO GIVE UP. BUT I NEVER END UP USING THEM!!! i actually finally threw away like 5 medium/smaller boxes in my room and moved out a bunch of craft stuff and the difference it made in making my room look so much neater shocked me. life is full of boxes and i trust i will be able to find more if i ever need them…

[@bobjaime]

Just today, I parted with about 20 cardboard boxes. I only kept 2 or 3. I do actually need some to give away some old books, but the Amazon boxes were just out of control.

[@ChristyBachman]

My husband keeps every box along with a lot of crap lol but i don’t understand why can you help me? Boxes are extremely easy to come by so why keep them? Our grocery store has stacks of boxes they put out for people to take so why keep them? No judgement i just don’t understand

[@Quinn-w9n]

​@@bobjaimelooking for boxes my way hahaha!! I need more containers to give away clothes I don't need.

[@808Blessed1]

Hi Aurikatariina and Everyone!! Happy New Year!! I hope all is doing well. Love that you’re helping people clean their homes keep up the good work!!💜

[@PamelaDraper-j8y]

Hopefully the Mom needs to have an intervention for her hoarding. But as you said, maybe they'll all start to purge stuff ....... it clutters your home and your mind. Last year I went on a purge journey, every single room except my husbands office ( not allowed). It is so much easier now 😊. God bless you Auri !! Excellent job as always. ❤❤

[@TheSiobhan12]

Thanks for helping!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheSiobhan12]

First comment! 🫶🏻

[@Anna-b5u9n]

Ur from Ireland too lol I’m from Limerick

[@TheSiobhan12]

@ Up Limerick!

[@joannnewton5979]

You approached this situation with understanding and care. Perfect. 👍⭐🙂

[@RobertMihalache]

that was so nice of you to do free cleaning, I wish I could have help you. you are very inspiring and also a lovely person ❤

[@alicerobinson1173]

At 17 Rob could clean the shower. However, this shower & home is overwhelming. I am glad you helped them.

[@CleaningHeroSquad]

*It's amazing to see such a touching story transformed into a clean and warm home. Thank you for helping Rob and his family start fresh!* 💯💯💯❤❤❤

[@alirpa77]

Maybe there’s more to the story. A few years ago, our hot water was out for almost a month (horrible landlord and we ended up just moving ) and after a few days, with the weather getting colder I could NOT tolerate the cold shower. I work in a healthcare facility and just happened to have a full bathroom with a shower in my office. So I showered there until we got situated at home. My son (who was like 20 at the time?) refused to come up and shower in my office and insisted on taking cold showers every day. I felt so bad about that but I couldn’t get him to budge. Fortunately we were able to break our contract because they didn’t fix the hot water issue and it was almost winter, so we moved and had normal showers/hot water. But sometimes things aren’t as they appear?

[@mmp495]

Rob is an angel for reaching out for help for him and his mom. ❤😇

[@JacMinequeenSchulz]

hoarding is a mental illness and always sad to see or hear. the son never has learned to clean, or cant because of his moms illness. hope they both have a fresh start ^^

[@littleblackpistol]

His mother has never cleaned and likely becomes abusive if he tries to disturb her precious filth and garbage. Of course he is passive as hell. He needs to get out and learn normal human habits.

[@Due152]

It’s the house of the mother and it’s her duty to keep it clean, her son can help her, and learn from her if she cleans it. This enormous amount of plastic bottles in the bathroom , from different cosmetics, comes from a woman, not from a 17 year old. Take this boy out of this hoarder house, he still has a baby wallpaper at the walls! Give him his own space and he will keep it clean.

[@cathyprosser1050]

Great job, Auri 👏 ❤ You definitely helped to make a difficult situation better. And gave some helpful cleaning tips too. You're an awesome young lady ❤️ 💕

[@Jane-dy1px]

I know a woman who mixed cleaning products and ended up in the hospital from the fumes. She had permanent damage to her lungs!!!

[@sheelfjohnson]

It's so dangerous. The fumes can make someone pass out. Especially mixing chlorine with ammonia 🚫. I prefer not to mix chemicals.

[@mickeymierta]

I admire your view on life. It's beautiful.

[@talithaavila]

We love you so much! 🩷

[@Julia.Valdez]

Auri your work ethic is very admirable, you are an inspiration!

[@eleanorwillow9671]

Thank you for this beautiful transformation!!

[@SpringendesKissen]

Thank you for your voice🙌🏼🥹🥹

[@jenifermac-5150]

Great job! So clean! I am very happy for the boy and his mother!

[@matildabrodin7249]

Hej Auri, you are right about the shower situation. Kids always go first, family or not, 7 or 17. Kids should always go first.

[@triciac1019]

It sounds like the mom got fed up cleaning up the shower after her perfectly capable son. He was the only one using it and couldn't clean it himself? His mom is not his maid.

[@EmmiLa]

@triciac1019 Mold, dust and grime like that takes years to build. If the house was otherwise clean, and the bathroom the only problem, then I'd agree, but this doesn't seem like it.

[@margarettemabry5110]

They should make a television program about your cleaning, I think it would make a very good one. May God Bless and keep you safe and well in your travels.

[@HeyItsMeChelseyOnYouTube]

You did a fantastic job. I hope Rob can find comfort in the clean spaces you gave him and I hope more that his mother moves passed acknowledging her issues with parting with inanimate objects and works towards detaching herself from her things. If I were her I’d want to do whatever I could to make my son stay for as long as he wants as someone with physical and mental deficiencies. I hope her son is more important than holding onto stuff.

[@soulieobelissevan]

You're such a blessing to this young man's life!!!!!!! may your love for cleaning be embraced by the mama xoxoxooxo

[@CyreniaLjungberg]

Life as a parent and a kid is not always easy. Especially when you are a single parent. I am not a single parent, but I can imagine how it is. A friend of mine was a single parent from her kid was 4 months to 7 years. I am impressed by single parents.

[@lgibson0515]

So much better 🎉❤ prayers for rob and his family 😊❤

[@Bergziegen35]

I love your approach to these people's lives and spaces! So respectful

[@toyajohnson9556]

You did a great job & that bathroom was amazing it looked like a new bathroom afterwards....thank you for taking the time to help change people's lives.... hopefully the mother gets her some help because hoarding usually is a deeper sign of deep depression best wishes to them all

[@socalsal627]

Not only do we love watching you clean and listening to the stories, but I have learned SO many great cleaning tips from you - especially the difference between acid-based and chlorine-based cleaning products! That has been a game changer and your safety tips about using them is also really great to know. Many years ago my sister, when we were teens, mixed the two and got real dizzy and sick for about an hour. We knew it was from mixing cleaning products, but I had forgotten what the rule was until I saw one of your videos recently! :)

[@bronwyntaylor7377]

I use to clean houses I found the red mould was caused by people peeing in the shower. Cleaning is so inspirational to make you mentally stronger keep up the great work.

[@SebastiansLeftGlove0731]

We love all you do Auri 💜

[@alisonleigh100]

How wonderful that you will be cleaning an animal shelter!!!!! ❤

[@trekkie-cat]

Gorgeous doggie!! 💖🐶

[@elenaallen5946]

You’re an angel. Thank you for doing this✨

[@scipunkdollstudios4081]

Reaching out to animal shelters, women's shelters, ect is a great idea!

[@amandawood2323]

You are my favourite cleaner to watch. I love your passion and energy. From down under ❤😊❤

[@titamiwakoshigaya37]

I love you!! ❤ for your tipps and what you are doing, you are amazing and I love your Videos! in am waiting ALWAYS EVERY WEEK! Please do not stop never ever with cleaning and your videos, please 🙏🏻 you helped me so much, even with depression and struggling with and cleaning! love you so much!! ❤

[@bereatha1]

God Bless you for all you do.

[@urviicky]

I kinda miss your old video style where you would split one house cleaning in multiple parts so that we could see how much detail went into every room. Like the bathroom here, you put sooooo much effort into ever nook and cranny! Loved watching it and so happy for Rob! You're an angel!

[@annajeppesen4662]

I absolutely adore you and how wonderful you are helping people out when they need it the most keep up the great work you do

[@eaglestowereaglestower664]

We, people whose parents have similar issues, would love to learn how to create a cleaning routine. My mom still lives like this, i started my family but i lack discipline and order in my mind firstly. My home isn't dirty or hoarded but it really needs order and cleaning compared to homes of my friends. It is not cozy or welcoming. A video on how you deal with routine would be very welcome❤❤❤

[@juliemathews5115]

You have a heart of gold

[@kimbann9536]

Thank you so much for narrating!!! I love love love hearing you chatter/talk. It’s very calming to me.

[@lorikruse4565]

I love how you help so many lives!!! Great job!!!

[@tamekadavis6641]

Auri to the rescue as always.❤

[@melanie6490]

I agree! The less stuff the more free. Good luck with Texas, Auri❤

[@AlfayezOne]

That boy is going to have the cleanest house ever

[@OurSunnyCoastHome]

Wow! I really don't know how you do what you do but I totally understand it! It must be so rewarding to help others in need. You do such an amazing job 😇

[@Lovinglife43]

She’s an Angel❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nanasbabies58]

You have such a big heart!! May god bless you

[@eduardavasconcelos1602]

OBRIGADA PELA DUBLAGEM AUTOMÁTICA! Melhorou muitoooooo ♥