30 Home Hacks that will Save You SO MUCH Time!

[@RadCenter]

I have a time-saving tip: Buy sheets with a stripe or directional pattern on them (I like damask stripe), and you won't have to spend five minutes wrestling with the sheets trying to figure out which end goes where when you're putting them back on after washing.

[@brendamaun5455]

I saw somewhere that the tag to the fitted sheet always goes in the bottom right corner (if you're standing at the foot of the bed.) It works for all of mine.

[@alil7348]

Mine are a mixture... I ended up writing on the tag, what corner it should be on

[@sheilaflory2541]

My parents put a safety pin in the middle of the head and foot of the sheets.

[@adipose25]

There are some sheets from target that have "top or bottom" labels. It's super helpful with king sized sheets!

[@brendamaun5455]

@@alil7348 I guess I just got lucky. 😂

[@yanammm]

Cas, I really appreciate it how you talk about adulting adults 🥰. I’m almost 40 and I still have these moments of “wow, now I feel more like an adult” 🤣🤣🤣

[@SIC647]

I have heard that it is a millennial thing that we feel somewhat awkward about "adulting". Likely because our world has changed so much, that being adults the way our parents and grandparents were adults, feels outdated, but we aren't quite sure what else to do. So we awkwardly play this old "costume drama" of 'adulting', while not really relating to it. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk 😉

[@danicegewiss862]

@@SIC647 I'm a Gen X. My parents functioned in a totally different world. I had an older friend say you got a job online! Yes, it was so cool! They don't believe me. Lol

[@jameyhilton9772]

I am 40 and the one thing that makes me a full grown adult - FINALLY! - is that I am a caregiver for my parents. That is the one thing that makes it official. But, yes! I always looked at these tasks and thought, I am like, an adult now! haha!

[@aquaearthnfirequ_pinsnsavi1721]

Great video!! Good Great advice as usual! I still love you channel! #Priceless. Some of these things I've already implemented some things I'll start, something I can't control lol. Renter. Don't trust set it and forget AUTOPAY! I don't advice. So delegation, how do advice splitting up chores per age, know how, ect?

[@pandulka1]

i feel stuck somewhere in 20's in my 40's :D :D still so much to sort out

[@debbielenoir5472]

My husband and I are retired. I have begun convincing my husband that we should start preparing a late lunch and eating leftovers for supper. Hopefully, this will be a time saver, money saver, and stress saver on deciding what to have to eat.

[@Clutterbug]

Good idea!

[@caracaplinger1860]

I always "stay til the end." Its my favorite part! Your honesty is refreshing. Thanks for making all of us feel like normal human beings with your musings.

[@Clutterbug]

You are so welcome!

[@28105wsking]

I have three tips: I marked my blankets and bedspread with a marker to show where the top and bottom center mark is and where the top and bottom corner edges are. This saves me from walking around and around the bed trying to get them straight on the bed. They are straight immediately the first time. Because the top sheet is folded over the blanket, the marks at the top don't show, and because the bedspread is over the foot of the blanket the marks don't show. And because the quilt has a pattern, the little black dots I put at the head and foot don't show. This has been such a time saver! I also used the clear plastic boxes spinach, mushrooms, and cookies come in to help me organize my drawers! I love those cookie trays! Perfect for holding toothbrush and paste, deodorant, etc. Why spend more money when I have already paid for that container and brot it into my house? Try it! I also saved the cardboard tubes from paper towels and fold plastic bags into balls and stuff them into the tubes. I have two tubes in the car and pull out or blow out the plastic bags and hang them over the stick shift so I can put trash in there. Keeps my car clean! I also put those balled-up plastic bags in the foot of all my waste baskets and pull one out to use to line the waste basket as needed. The replacement is right there!

[@theresachung703]

Perfect! I’m gonna do this

[@TempfromChiswick]

@Wendy S. King, this is genius :D

[@HowToGYST]

Excellent tips! I use so many of these. Another great one is choosing your outfits in advance so you're not flinging things around on the morning. A game-changer for me.

[@Clutterbug]

Heeeey! How are you?! Thanks for the tip! That's a good one ;p

[@HowToGYST]

@@Clutterbug I'm good. 😁 Gearing up for a trip home next week. How's the house-hunting going?

[@antiantipoda]

@@HowToGYST Nice to see you around here. It's fun to see that you like the same channels as your audience.

[@HowToGYST]

@@antiantipoda We've all got good taste. 😁

[@margaretjohnson6633]

@@HowToGYST Yes, I follow you, Clutterbug and Minimal Mum, and sometimes one or two others, really helps me to get motivated House still needs a LOT of work!

[@alexandrat.h.4290]

Your energy while talking about laziness is everything 🥰

[@Clutterbug]

Lol!

[@miarenee6703]

Haha! It’s because she’s saved all that time by taking the shortcuts 🤣 For which we are so grateful! 💜

[@FANDEFOLKLORE80]

I barely iron anymore: tip from my mum: if there are any shirts in my wash load, I set the spinning speed to low (400 rpm), take out the shirts that would normally require ironing, hand them up on hangers, and spin the rest of the laundry at 800 rpm. The shirts that are still quite wet when hung up, dry without wrinkles thanks to this trick.

[@thebeaside]

I just stopped caring about being wrinkly. I hang everything up on hangers and they dry fine and I can hang them right up in the closet. I just embrace the creased linen look and basically only iron if I’m going to a wedding or when I’m sewing to get nice seams. I’m a pretty casual person and I wear hospital scrubs at work so it’s never a problem.

[@poledra73]

Thanks. I have gotten so many tips from you Cas that I feel I should give something back beyond my views, likes and comments. Love, love, love your channel! Don't stop being you. You. Are. AWESOME!!

[@amandascheerbaum5883]

Thanks for the tips! I’m a stay at home and homeschooling mom of 3, soon to be 4. Curbside grocery pickup has saved my sanity and hours and hours of time dragging kids through the store. I also cook a whole, bulk package of meat at a time and freeze what I’m not using for that meal. Also, if I’m chopping a vegetable, I try to chop extra for meals I know I’ll be making later that week.

[@ellenc48]

Especially your cleaning shortcuts have helped me immensely. Thank you for giving me permission to run the dishwasher daily, every when it's not full. As a former cheapskate, I needed to hear that this would make my life better, and it did!

[@Clutterbug]

You are so welcome!

[@kyouell]

Me too! Such a gamer-changer!

[@LynnTastrophe]

Same!

[@lisaschooler9992]

And remember - If it makes you feel better or is helpful, you can always throw things in the dishwasher such as cotton hats that normally go through the laundry, toothbrushes, plastic bins and containers (Of course use caution if you’re trying to heat dry), And other things around the house that could use a quick rinse off with soap.

[@am7241]

You were totally realistic about how many minutes you save…. Not like other YT videos that claim insane amounts of time . Thanks for always being real with us! Good luck house 🏡 hunting!

[@heatherhawkins7808]

Great tips! I was an early adopter of the Roomba. Yes, it was an investment but that same machine still works great after more than 10 years. I recently upgraded to a vacuum/mop and it's even better. I highly recommend upgrading to a robot mop.

[@MrsAlicat8]

I've been toying with the idea too! 4 years with the roomba and still love it

[@dysle4406]

I’ve had a Bissell Crosswave (a vac & mop) for 4 yrs for my hardwood floors. It’s wonderful & does a great job…..BUT….it has to be completely cleaned out. Hair, grass bits, etc are trapped in 7 different places. PLUS the whole thing has to be disassembled, cleaned out & filter has to dry in sunshine for 24 hours EACH TIME!!! ……..JUST SAYING……

[@Lasairfiona]

I got the cheap Eufy robot and I love it. It just bounces around with no plan *but* I don't have to deal with wireless connectivity or the internet of things.

[@MrsAlicat8]

@@Lasairfiona I do the same with my roomba. I don't bother with the app.

[@elisabethmcclure1732]

@@Lasairfiona I just got this one, too! I've only tried to use it once (just tried a little while ago and apparently forgot to charge it. Oops.) but I'm quite excited! It definitely seems a little aimless but honestly I didn't want to have our vacuum connected to wifi so I'm ok with the aimless! LOL

[@mariaojeda5467]

I am so happy to have found you about a week or 2 ago. You don’t know how much you’ve impacted me in this short time. I am already implementing what I’m learning from you. Thank you!

[@lindenpeters2601]

These are great hacks! I even remember some of them from your older videos! However there are 2 that I won't do: voice command everything, and steaming clothes. I get better and faster results ironing than steaming, I can usually leave my ironing board set up in guest room, and it takes just as much time to plug in an iron (and set up the board) as it does to fill and set up a steamer. I am averse to devices that do voice command, simply because it means they are always listening. All it takes is the wrong people to be in power and suddenly your privacy is nonexistent. We still use smart plugs because they're great for scheduling things like Christmas lights.

[@Clutterbug]

You do what works best for YOU :)

[@taniahunnisett6030]

I agree. I don't like voice command anything. It doesn't take long to write it in a diary or type it in your phone calender and set a reminder.

[@smile4cla]

This is why I dont use an online calendar or planner either. I like writing it into my planner.

[@Lisawhatshersname]

@@smile4cla I like writing things down on a list. Writing things helps me remember to actually do it!

[@patriciacorbellego9787]

Hi, I don't think ive ever ever commented but watching from Bordeaux FRANCE and you are such a cheerleader! I am so in love with the idea of a behind the scenes, TRUE real how to edit videos, how to plan content with hubby and two ladies helping you!! That would be so good! MERCI

[@Clutterbug]

Thank you so much!!

[@integerconsulting9344]

My fear with the cooker liners is their long term effect on health. When plastic is heated to such high temperatures, its composite chemicals may leach into the food. So you end up with health problems just to save a few minutes.

[@angeliawhaley9697]

I thought that too..

[@illinoisvideoatlarge8039]

Avoid plastic as much as possible.

[@louisefarr235]

Agreed! And why use more unnecessary plastic which is harmful for the environment.

[@lauranewman564]

These could be for specific recipes or certain situations. Leftover food traces from when you scrubbed for half an hour and did your best but traces are still there can't be good for you, either. Do your homework and find what works for you. Overcooking/burning food is so bad for you, for example. Cas is a VERY busy human. I see why she wants to save time wherever possible.

[@nannanoodles]

Late to the conversation, but slow cookers are best used on a lower heat for longer. However I wouldn't like the plastic waste. I find if I put the Croc pot straight into soak ( once I have plated up) it is a breeze to clean.

[@alexa574]

Great video. I think the meal planning binder not only saves more than 15 every day not staring at the fridge with no options. It saves so much frustration, anger and resentment everyday, feeling inadequate, hungry and a loser when kids are hungry and I have nothing prepared. What's that worth, a cajillion dollars,,,priceless!

[@CaitlynSpencer]

The problem with slow cooker liners, parchment paper, and paper plates is not that they are lazy, they are so wasteful! Why make more trash? They make silicone baking mats you can use instead of parchment paper. They are easy to clean and you don't have to scrub the pan. Now, do I never use these single-use items, no. For recipes I know are particularly stubborn to clean, I'll use a slow cooker liner. If I'm broiling, my silicone mats can't be used at that temperature, so I'll use parchment paper. Using these things every time you cook, or recommending people have a paper plate night once a week creates so much extra trash over time.

[@tracytracy622]

I butter my crock pot before I put the ingredients into it. Likewise, I butter my Pyrex pans before putting the food into them, too. Okay, you got me, I use margarine, not butter, I can't afford butter. Forgive the use of a term my grandmothers used and I never let go of. But food is SO much easier to wash off the crock or the pans that way! I don't have a dishwasher. So I fill the pans with hot soapy water and put them to the side; by the time I've washed the plates, cups/glasses, and silverware, the pans are ready to wash with half the effort. Yes, I love the ease of paper plates and plastic silverware, foil pans for food prep, oh boy!! But those are for when my kids all come home once a month for family dinner, so I can spend my time enjoying them instead of cleaning up. My way won't be right for everybody, but it is right for me 😊 If it helps you, so much the better.

[@CaitlynSpencer]

@@tracytracy622 ooh great tip for buttering the crockpot!

[@kendrasullivan7407]

Agreed! Plus I don't like the idea of thin plastic next to my hot food for a long time, what if it melts or puts off chemicals?

[@tgayer1]

I never put hot foods in plastic or reheat in plastic, much less cook in plastic.

[@lishahofmann1915]

There are also silicone crockpot liners and dividers( cook two things at once)

[@KonjikiKonjiki]

I got my first robovac (Eufy) last month and it's awesome. For a place that was getting vacuumed and dusted as much as mine was, the robovac still found crumbs and cat fur I'd missed. Definitely needed to do a big declutter before anything like that was possibnle, and it's SO been worth it!

[@Clutterbug]

:)

[@katieh4101]

You're both convincing me!! I vacuum almost every day lol. But I do save 10 minutes a week dusting by... not dusting regularly 😂

[@chrishingson3064]

Oh my God I love the meal planning binder ideal my biggest chore every week is just deciding which meals to make and I'm always forgetting about meals that my family love what a great 💡 idea

[@Clutterbug]

Glad you like it!

[@kimberlyreiter3213]

Love the meal planning binder! I'm always looking for new recipes, so how do you factor those in? And do you have a video specific to your meal binder setup? Thanks for all your great advice❤

[@Clutterbug]

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[@AnnaEmert]

Dang I have been doing almost all this for years. I needed a channel lol. I even had the binder. Now my kids are grown and gone and I don't have to do all this as much. Love the channel.

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Great tips! Please don’t use plastic liners, and replace the parchment paper by a reusable Cookina type baking liner. Plastic ends up in the landfill and oceans, you will need only one minute to clean your slow cooker and you will save money on top of it. I think one minute is worth spending if it helps the planet that we and our children live on 😊

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I share your thought. I really despise “wipes” too. So wasteful.

[@chelseal654]

You could also use silpat silicone sheets in your cookie sheets. The plastic liner in the slow cookers is just a big nope for me

[@laus7504]

Spray the pot with cooking spray is what I do when I run out of slow cooker liners? But I'm sure that's also killing the planet somehow.😫😫

[@Clutterbug]

Silicone liners and these paper plates: www.amazon.com/utensils-Biodegradable-Disposable-Dinnerware-Compostable/dp/B082MZFGT7/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3K9XST20XLFS1&keywords=eco+friendly+paper+plates&qid=1645419594&sprefix=eco+friendly+paper%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySUpDUkVOM0tPUjhQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjQ1Nzk0NzdRS1dSOTJaUlcwJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyOTkxODUzM0E5T0RCT1lDUFpSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@enoughofmom]

Time management! She is so spot on with your time. Well thought out, time savor at every angle, brilliant!

[@Clutterbug]

:)

[@FatemaRasul]

You talked about Jetsons! Oh how I wish and tell everyone that I wish I could be like the Jetsons! I love that I found someone who relates with me!

[@Clutterbug]

;p

[@iammedusa2600]

Cass, that Revlon dryer brush is AWESOME! I dumpster dive and found 5 brand new ones! I also found 3 Roombas that work perfectly. I buy everything online too. You are my inspiration and motivation. Between you and Swedish Death Cleaning, I have an organized home where I can find everything and am happy I regifted so much. xoxo

[@jillpruett3444]

What is Swedish Death Cleaning ?

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

@@jillpruett3444 It’s a Swedish thing. There’s a book. You can listen to it on youtube. I read it while ago and my recall is it’s making sure you’re not leaving things for future generations to deal with. Link to book: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6HXpol4jZ6GfLM

[@jillpruett3444]

@@TheDriftwoodlover ok Thank you 😊

[@miarenee6703]

Cas, thank you for always providing us with useful tips. Can you tell us where you found your laundry hampers? I stopped sorting too, and I use those color grabber sheets to prevent colors from bleeding onto the lighter colored clothes.

[@elizabethYtorres]

Honestly I remember the days of super stress with sweeping the floors. I felt like that was the only thing I was doing constantly. Cue the robot vac and now I feel like I have time and freedom! I recommend everyone get their own personal sweeper! 😃 Also good luck on the house search! It is so so hard. We are on the hunt right now too!

[@Clutterbug]

Thank you!

[@rachaelmt2984]

love watching our videos - i binge watch them over and over - your home is so beautiful! and your laundry room is the size of my whole appartment - such a dream- so beautiful! your kitchen is so beautiful and huge as well - thank you for the lovely videos and you are such a beautiful spirited person

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@Weaseybump]

I've been watching your fun and useful videos for years, Cas, and it's fantastic to see you achieving your dreams 💖. You really are such an amazing and inspiring woman! Thank you so much for all your help from the UK! xx

[@Clutterbug]

You're so welcome!

[@calliegriffith9650]

I am a new subscriber and I just have to say that I love your videos! They really just make me feel so inspired to get a few important things done today. They have already helped me start moving out of the mindset that I have to do it ALL and do it in a certain way. Starting to leave behind all of the guilt I was carrying around because I wasn't doing all the things, all the time is so freeing. Thank you!

[@Clutterbug]

Welcome!!

[@queenofputrescence5167]

Those elastic laces! I'm buying those for my Mom who has Alzheimer's. I have bought her slip on shoes but she keeps defaulting back to her favorite New Balance sneakers and is having problems with the laces. I am definitely getting those!

[@BooksandThingswithAlisha]

I love your tips and tricks for decluttering, organizing, etc. I wish you could help me in person. My house is a hot mess. It doesn't look like it on the surface but I struggle some days to work on letting go of the clutter. But your videos help me so much with motivation, and getting it done.

[@Clutterbug]

Join my free support group! facebook.com/groups/clutterbugadvice

[@kpercy9952]

So many great tips!! I'm implementing that elastic shoelace thing immediately on my exercise shoes...they come undone constantly. And completely unrelated you just solved another problem just with the visual from your video. I don't have much cabinet space so I always wound up putting chips on top of my fridge. It never occurred to me to put them in a bin!!! Thank you that will look much nicer!

[@Carolmaizy]

I always put a loose second knot on my sneaker shoelaces. They never come loose and are easy to undo.

[@Clutterbug]

You're so welcome!

[@Meadow8792]

Your videos are changing my home and my life! Letting go and being able to find things... it's amazing.

[@brandywest6085]

A huge time-saver I adopted 10 years ago for our family of 6 was to only buy white towels for all of our bathrooms. No more making sure the right color went to the right bathroom. No more fading and biggest of all they all can be bleached. I buy the hotel quality white towels from Costco. Such a great deal.

[@Clutterbug]

Cool!

[@carolejohnston2450]

I did the same thing and I love it!! ❤️

[@janmarie2805]

I use light grey towels for every room. They match all decor, and unlike white, never need bleaching. Saves lots of time and energy, and looks lovely.

[@Iris-gy2mi]

Same! I also do the same for my boys socks....all black, same style, and I never see the stains!

[@glorialoya2766]

I have been doing this for some time and I love it!

[@thumbelinasgrace]

I have that pad!! I just started watching you and I already feel like a Clutterbug Glam Girl! I'm so happy!! Bless you 💗

[@Clutterbug]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MegDesignsCA]

Hi Cas!!! I just set my credit cards up for the minimum payment. I can always pay more, but it is saving me time! If I ever need a second wind, or motivation, I watch one of your videos. I can't thank you enough! 💜 Wishing you all the best with your home search! It's exciting! How nice that your home is totally organized, making moving easier! 💜

[@Clutterbug]

Thank you!

[@dynamicdanam3644]

Now that you have gotten use to the AUTO pay, I recommend changing the setting to pay the new balance in FULL instead of the minimum payment so you never accidentally pay fees.

[@meganfitzpatrick1019]

@@dynamicdanam3644 I don't have the money to pay in full at this time, maybe soon!

[@taminaneher2538]

Can I just say, I recently found your channel. I love it. You are helpful, down to earth and give advice that is truly helpful. You don't ignore the realities that we all have and that things don't have to do be perfect. Thanks so much for your content!

[@elizabethgailgoldgaber6612]

Love all tips. Love you. One comment. Please consider not recommending crock pot bags as reducing plastic use is one way to minimize impact to our already ailing planet. It’s worth the clean up! Hugs to you and all that you do!

[@catherine6977]

I love this channel, but was disappointed to see Cas recommending pot liners, so wasteful and bad for the environment 😔

[@BusyLizzy_]

@@catherine6977 YES!!! I kind of ranted on poor Cas in the comments... with her appeal and following, people really listen to her, and I agree, it was upsetting to hear such a harmful tip (and the paper plates too).

[@razorbladelemonade]

Then you just use water cleaning is that not a limited resource too?

[@SamStone1964]

@@razorbladelemonade Plastic is non renewable from petrochemicals and is resource heavy and polluting in its manufacturing and won't biodegrade in landfill sites. Water usually comes from the sky in the form of rain. Many of us have rainwater tanks to supply our water and greywater systems to divert that used water onto our gardens especially fruit trees.

[@BusyLizzy_]

@@razorbladelemonade No comparison. Water is actually totally renewable -- not to say it should be wasted. As an example, the manufacture process for a single paper plate will use more water than a lifetime of washing its non-disposable counterpart.

[@Okashiable]

Yes! Having routines is my no. 1. A place for everything and everything in its place is my no. 2. And then technology making life easier, love our robot vacuum cleaner 😁 Be careful about eating from hot plastic x

[@Clutterbug]

:)

[@heatherbauer2387]

Lol, Cas, You had my Alexa going crazy setting appointments left and right.

[@shawnh1158]

Mine too😁

[@Clutterbug]

Sorry!

[@debbienoblesknowles]

All I can say is....I so love watching you, you are so dang cute and adorable, I'm a 64 year old woman who enjoy videos that help me with organizing my home, my life and help me relax with knowing that I have done something worthwhile...you have amazing tips and great advice on how to declutter and other great ideas...I just love watching your videos ...thank you sweet girl❣️🤗

[@Clutterbug]

Aw, thank you so much!

[@gitescaro7484]

I really like some of the tips but using plastic liners insted of washing pans, and paper plates, cups, etc I really do not agree with being a daily "hack". The waste is just too much, and when used with food most of this garbage can not be recycled.

[@karenrich9092]

I agree! What's wrong with a little non-stick spray instead! Otherwise, you're wasting money for these things.

[@gypsybelle4757]

That hairdryer. YES! I have long, thick hair and I can now dry my hair in 5 minutes. Life changing!

[@Clutterbug]

Right?!

[@alil7348]

Saw your comment and can't wait to get to the hairdryer part of this video, to find out more... you've got my hopes up!

[@alisonsmith7162]

Our version of paper plate night, are 'wog-plates' (it's not derogatory, just a phrase). These are the boxes that coffee pods, or biscuits or pizza, etc come in, ripped on half to make 2 plates. Saves washing up.

[@Clutterbug]

That's different!

[@SaraPeterson]

Congratulations on your growing team. I absolutely love watching your content. Thanks for the tips!

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@ladykathrynperry9094]

I’ve been watching lots and lots of your old videos. I’m writing this evening to tell you how great you look as compared to last year you have greatly slimed down and it is highly noticeable! Bravo! I enjoy your personality and every single thing you say I hang upon.

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks!

[@findingaway5512]

Yeah do a team meeting get to know you Q and A! I would love to see the behind the scenes crew.

[@Clutterbug]

Maybe we will!

[@lindamcdermott8157]

I love all the hacks you suggested. My favorite is the robo vacuum. I bought myself one for Christmas. I named her Rosie, I feel so liberated!!! It runs every day, the house stays clean, I am so happy. If the TV and the robo Vac broke, I would replace the robo vac first!…..

[@Clutterbug]

I named one Rosie too!

[@elizabethbednarcik3311]

I decided to cut my hair really, really short last fall. Oh my goodness it saves me SO much time!

[@Carolmaizy]

Me too! When I turned 60 I stopped coloring my hair and hired a good hair stylist (my niece,lol). She cuts it short and layered. On most days I just wash my hair and fluff with my fingers as it dries. I save so much time, money, and aggravation.

[@SarahSanderson-k8x]

I have used the All Out Of and EAT pads for years - they're the absolute best! And that they have the magnets to stick to the fridge - AWESOME!

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

Cassie congratulations on reaching 600k subscribers. What a huge accomplishment.🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Clutterbug]

Thank you!

[@melissamatthias7750]

I would love to hear more about the family chore chart and how you use it, I need one of those!

[@vickiehearn2211]

Alexa wanted to know if I wanted to buy dog food and she told how much it was. How funny. She started answering you.

[@Clutterbug]

OMG!

[@laheebk]

The revlon brush is amazing, I’ve been using it for a year right now and still amazing

[@lindsayabrassart664]

Cas, you created a reminder to clean out my garage at 3pm. 😂 Guess I watched this video too close to my Alexa.

[@Clutterbug]

Lol

[@patriciarodriguez92]

I’m obsessed with Christine from Frugal Fit Mom and you popped up as a suggestion!!!! I’m already addicted after a couple videos!!!!!

[@barbmatias9801]

So happy for you!!! You’ve wanted a new home for years. The time has come!

[@Clutterbug]

Yes it has!

[@amylivingston458]

Cas - you need to try using Alexa for your shopping list! You can access the list from your phone - no paper waste. My husband can see the list from the Alexa app, so if he stops on the way home he can grab everything. My kids even add stuff to the list now (because its not hard).

[@dutchkel]

I use it too so I don't forget. Just have a alexa flex in my kitchen and I add to a store list... so Freddies or Trader Joes, Target, Ikea, Dollar Store etc. I leave the standard shopping list for Amazon items. I also have a flex in my bathroom bc I always think of items while in the shower... etc lol

[@Clutterbug]

I should!

[@lisaedmondson780]

Hey, I have a hamper per room! And it works really, really well, I agree. 🙂

[@delores8383]

I use method glass cleaner on everything too! It smells amazing

[@Clutterbug]

:)

[@CorpusKristieTN]

You Are Literally My FAVORITE🤗🤗🤗

[@flutteringazure]

I really appreciate a lot of these tips and tricks, but I do wonder how much of the mental load your partner shares in, and how you divvied up the housework/chores if you are both working fulltime jobs? I have been trying to get better at housekeeping and decluttering, and I just keep noticing that in general a lot of the content about decluttering is specifically aimed at women, and hardly ever touches upon the (usually male) partner doing their share. They either get chores delegated to them, or are discussed as a clueless bystander, keeping the mental load firmly with one person in the relationship. This isn’t a specific criticism of this channel because life and relationships are full of intricacies that the casual viewer isn’t always privy to. It’s just something I noticed only a small handful of cleaning/organising/decluttering channels pay attention to in their overall content, and it makes me wonder if we/women are aware of that, and what we could do to come to a more balanced share of both the mental and physical parts of managing a household.

[@Clutterbug]

Most of my content is aimed at women because about 98% of my viewers are women according to my channel data. ;)

[@danyvorphal]

I think it’s because we women are usually the ones that get anxiety by seeing messes. In my house, we share chores with my hubby… and I feel like he does more things than I do, but he doesn’t get stressed by a messy room, I do. Unfortunately, I do get stressed by it, but I have a hard time doing something about it 😩. If something does bother him, he takes care of it right away 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@oresama93]

@@danyvorphal It's my husband who gets mess anxiety. He can clean and organize more efficiently than me. He used to do it himself as a bachelor but now I do it since I'm unemployed. He does everything outside the house though ( mowing the lawn, taking care of the chickens, pruning fruit trees, etc)

[@julielalb9145]

Love the tip about laundry. We do the same and I realized it was much easier. We have 3 daughters, so sorting between similar clothes wasn't fun. We decided they would each have their own hamper, and voila! For our groceries, we use an app called BRING! You can click off the item once you picked it up at the grocery. My husband or whoever you share the app with can add to the list. It's fantastic! I don't know how shopping online saves you time. I tried online groceries and it took me a little over an hour (ok, maybe the 2nd time it's faster?), and anything else, I always have to look for items I don't really need to get to the free shipping (which I avoid since decluttering) - or I get overwhelmed by the amount of choice and can't decide which item is the best.

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks for sharing!

[@janemichael9433]

I love the elastic shoelaces. I wash by individuals, BUT can’t wash darks with lights. It may save you time but it it ruins your clothing in the long run.

[@laursie88]

I felt like that too and as a result have decluttered almost all my light clothes! Seemed the best trade for me (especially as I was wearing the darker clothes more often).

[@Megan-nt7dm]

I have also gotten rid of nearly everything that would be considered a 'light' except for some socks. Which are the invisible socks, so I don't even care if they get weird colored. As a single person doing just my laundry, I can do just one load every ten or so days when I run out of workout clothes

[@Clutterbug]

I haven't had any issues, but I understand your concern.

[@CarolinaRodriguez-mn7sx]

Cass is my spirit animal, its confirmed. Just 3 min in and you have validated my outlook in life. 💖💖💖💖

[@Clutterbug]

;p

[@Miss_Annlaug]

The no drycleaning saves you hours every week. Not minutes ❤️

[@Clutterbug]

;p

[@bettywinslow6387]

Money too!

[@lynnbaker8111]

I safety pin my socks together before throwing in the hamper...no more matching socks after doing laundry.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Amazon filled a huge need that we didn’t know we had. As a working person, I just didn’t have the time to go around to many different bricks and mortar shops, and didn’t want to spend my limited time off doing that. Couldn’t live without it now, especially in the pandemic years. It’s not ethically all bad, it brings many small manufacturers from all over the world into the global marketplace. I have bought many wonderful things there, like hand-carved marble items and even my perfect new mattress!

[@birdsaloud7590]

Some great tips Cas....but the Smart tech is not for me....too much control out of my tiny hands! And as for Amazon....I used to use them a lot until I realised how much they have monopolised online shopping at the expense of independent physical and online retailers, many of whom were forced to close for ever in 2020 or 2021. So I have decreased my shopping at Amazon drastically and don’t miss it! Bond villain, ha ha!

[@hauntedghost5175]

Hello fresh has changed my life! I really hate to cook. And shop. And meal plan. (My poor family) I have 2 teenagers at home and a husband who can eat an obnoxious amount of food. So when I get my box I do a Walmart order to add extra ingredients (that are on the recipe) to bulk up the meals, like green peppers, onions, cauliflower, etc. just pick up my order and done. Everyone loves the recipes and I don’t have to think (stress) about it. The portions are fine for me so if you have a “normal” family 🤪 no extra is needed. And thanks for all your content. It gives me some motivation when I have none.

[@kimkramer3859]

Try downy wrinkle releases works great instead of iron or steam

[@desd111]

Another life hack: set your playback speed to 1.5x or faster for KZbin videos. I watched this 15 minute video in under 8 minutes. :D

[@pdxoregon1]

I do that too!😆

[@Vikette1000]

I do that as well, though I like Cas's at normal speed. Loads of videos have pre-amble and skip-able bits too

[@Clutterbug]

Lol

[@gerryh3578]

Fantastic video. Realistic hacks to save time. it really does add up. I will be putting a lot of your tips into action. I also have an Amazon Echo. I use it to play music while working , and to also set up reminders. It has greatly helped me get the important things done. That gentle ping followed by the reminder always gets my attention and then gets me moving.

[@carrieb1781]

Thank you so much for these tips! I've added a few of these to my shopping list!

[@Clutterbug]

You are so welcome!

[@cathyledbetter6715]

Parchment paper and slow cooker liners are my friends too

[@miahovinga7158]

Loved this video!! I already do many of these but thanks for giving us some new ideas to try. I'm all about saving time! Sending you good vibes for your house hunting!! My family & I are also looking👀💕

[@Clutterbug]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elikesstrawberries9886]

I'm 100% with you on no linen clothes! I really like wool and natural fibers, but I will not buy things that get super wrinkly or are hard to maintain.

[@weeblez72]

I love that your video has so many practical tips that are easy to implement. 10 tips every week are taken and used almost immediately. A little more environmentally conscious would be great addition. Things like paper plates are a monster land filler and sorry, but the teacher in me says that shoe laces are a thing kids need. Too many visual training skills there..

[@jackiefields1607]

But I’m hoping they’ll streamline a task for hands that have neuropathy.

[@Ellaodi]

Once they know how to tie their shoes, elastic all the way:p

[@bobchevallier8456]

@@jackiefields1607 Karen here, yes, mental illness, physical problems need help. Arthritis only allows me to use light Corelle dishes and paper plates.

[@Clutterbug]

I didn't say to not teach kids to tie, but that elastic shoelaces are a time saver and are safer as they won't come untied and trip our precious little ones. :) Also, I'm not sure what paper plates you're buying, but there are eco friendly options available. www.amazon.com/utensils-Biodegradable-Disposable-Dinnerware-Compostable/dp/B082MZFGT7/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3K9XST20XLFS1&keywords=eco+friendly+paper+plates&qid=1645419594&sprefix=eco+friendly+paper%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySUpDUkVOM0tPUjhQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjQ1Nzk0NzdRS1dSOTJaUlcwJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyOTkxODUzM0E5T0RCT1lDUFpSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@Geekabibble]

Only thing that worked for us was ever since the kids got old enough, we each do our own laundry. I do still sort, but I have small stackable hampers so I sort as I take them off and throw them in. The kids and hubs prefer one hamper each and they do their own so it works.

[@sarav7066]

Keep the ideas coming! I’m all for practical real time saving solutions!

[@Clutterbug]

You got it!

[@melissacollins4939]

I love the time saving tips. My only concern is the slow cooker liners. Are there recyclable options since they are a throw away item. I'm all for saving time but not at the expense of the environment.

[@catherine6977]

My thoughts too after watching this video 😔

[@booptidoo]

Silicone liners are less than $20, nothing sticks to them, and you can throw them into the dishwasher 😊

[@melissacollins4939]

@@booptidoo reusable is always better. Thanks

[@BusyLizzy_]

OH, I was so triggered by that, and the disposable plates and dustwand tops... all very poor ideas, since 'convenience' is what got us into this environmental mess to begin with. There are much better choices for all those tips that won't create trash. (The crock pot liner was new to me, and shocking.... I can't believe that's even a thing).

[@adunne1104]

I just commented the same thing. If you set a timer I bet it takes no longer than two minutes to wash the pot. Two minutes I bet you’d spend scrolling the phone anyway.

[@BrittCHelmsSr]

We live in a spit-level home - yep, three floors. I have purchased Roombas needing repair on FaceBook Marketplace and fixed them and we now have one on each level of our house. Ours are named after TV maids - Hazel, Florence and Rosie. We also have Mr. French, our Roomba mop. What a time saver!

[@millennialhousewife93]

Instead of an all out pad, I just immediately add anything we are out of to my walmart pickup cart. Even if it's only 6 things, I am at the Walmart for pickup at least once a week. No extra steps.

[@Clutterbug]

Glad you've got a system that works!

[@Beachgirl23]

Do you have a video all about how you put together your meal planning binder? I would love to see how.

[@Clutterbug]

kzbin.info?search_query=clutterbug+meal+planning

[@pranksterkidOG]

Omg you gave me a great idea, I can use parchment paper over plates to save the paper plates!

[@Clutterbug]

Wow!

[@ChrisW228]

I don’t know whether to be proud of doing almost all of this already or disappointed that I don’t have much time I can shave. :) I did learn about The Pink Stuff, though. Excited to try that. I also don’t wash my hair every day, but I do wet it every day as if I’m going to shampoo. My hair still stays super healthy, but I don’t have to use dry shampoo as often and it is always freshly styled, which is better for my particular hairstyle. If you’re too busy to sweep floors and don’t have a roomba, etc., grab a broom and in as few continuous lines as possible sweep just the outer edge/against the walls, of each room. Since that’s where dirt and pet hair gets shoved by traffic, the floors look 75% cleaner in 10% of the time. We keep a nice looking basket in each “public” room and during quick pickups, anything that doesn’t belong in that room goes in that basket. So much neater than stuff all over the place, and a great chore for younger kids to run things back to the correct room once a day. I brain dump on my iPad (w Apple Pencil, just like writing on paper) so that I can then drag things around to prioritize, and also put things right on my calendar, etc. (I could probably do a video on 30 ways I use my iPad to save time and stay organized - anywhere!) Using Alexa like we do ;) you don’t need the “all out of” list. Literally AS we are pouring milk from a gallon getting low, we say, “Alexa, add milk to the shopping list.” and then when shopping, we open that list on our phone where we can check off items as we buy them. It also organizes things by aisle. We also tell her to add items to the Dollar Store list, the Walmart list, etc. That way, anyone in the family who stops in somewhere for something can check the list and grab anything else on it. I only meal plan for dinner, so inside a cabinet door, I printed and laminated a calendar without dates (can easily be purchased) and it’s taped to the cabinet with a strip the entire length of the top. This is because I lift that up and underneath all of the things we love to eat are written on those post-its that are about 1/2” by 1.5” (?) The meat portion is written in black ink and the side dishes are written in blue. If Hubs is craving something, he replaces the planned meal that day or the next and I roll with it. He’ll also switch around the days meals are planned sometimes for whatever reason. Along with cooking double meat… all week long, throw any leftover veggies into an air tight container in the fridge. On Saturday, throw it in the crock pot, with a liner ;) add some of that extra chicken or beef and make soup, because if your house is like ours was, people eat at all different times around Saturday activities. My sister in law’s lunch/snack station is a shoe organizer on the back of one of her pantry doors. Efficiency experts… everyone, even adults, should read the original Cheaper by the Dozen, by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. Its a true story about a couple of married, professional efficiency experts implementing all kinds of timesavers at home for them and their 12 children. It’s a fun read and even though many of their ideas are outdated, it’s what motivated me to become so efficient and it prompted many similar ideas for current times.

[@karenmorton7812]

I've just found Silicone baking sheets, they come in a pack of different sizes and a 2-second wipe is all they need and can be rolled up for storage. Better than baking paper for the environment too 🌍🥰 happy house hunting 🏡

[@Clutterbug]

Glad you like them!

[@kathyhullinger1585]

Will be praying for you that you find a home and that it is everything you are looking for! Great tips!

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks!

[@3mmamh154]

Technology is brilliant but please dont forget that these machines can overheat. Had a neighbours Alexa catch fire yesterday... Luckily no one was hurt. Your decluttering videos have helped me to get my spareroom back.

[@laus7504]

Can I say "Hey Alexa! Burst into flames?" Wait I tried and she started playing music. I think I like this tune. 😁😁😉😉Thanks it's kinda motivating!

[@Clutterbug]

Hahaha!

[@Clutterbug]

Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@uzmaijaz7821]

Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful video thanks

[@shellyroberts2101]

Cas, sometimes I think we were separated at birth or something 😂 The first 3 things you mentioned, I already do and use the same beautiful smelling Dry Shampoo 😁 (Batiste is the only brand I use) All my makeup in organiser and who doesn’t need a comfy grey cardigan right! 😃 x

[@Clutterbug]

Lol!

[@dragonscratches9667]

My MIL and I each printed out the Dirty 30 and laminated it. We use dry erase markers and send a picture of our completed list at the end of the day. I try to do it twice (the second time I clean off my bed for sleeping) and I use different colored markers for each of my kids. I'm finally making progress on the giant mess my ex left me with + normal household messes.

[@Clutterbug]

So glad it's helping!!

[@kaseys7433]

I also have the revlon one step and love it! I was laughing when you were talking about fabrics and said “Linen - absolutely not” 😂😂

[@Clutterbug]

Lol

[@eliwhee]

Listening to this and now my Alexa has an alarm set to clean my garage at 3pm. 🤣

[@lyndaweister9984]

LOL😂🤣😂❣

[@Clutterbug]

Lol

[@nenaa.8166]

Thank you, I truly appreciate you sharing and all the advise. I’m slowing working on decluttering and organizing.

[@rememberwhen...3483]

CONGRATS, '"I've been watching you for years , look how much you've grown, wow , so excited for you Cas

[@Clutterbug]

Thank you so much!!

[@merrivideo]

Thank you for those cool hacks, I have written down 11 that I will do my best to implement. Please consider stop using the plastic liners for cooking. Plastics release chemicals, specially at higher temperatures. This chemicals not only produce greenhouse gases but also chemicals that are known to be hormonal disruptors. The studies in the last one are still on-going but it is a risk that you are taking.

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks for sharing!