30 SECOND HABITS TO A TIDIER HOME

[@lmack6596]

Gotta admit, I'm sitting here watching this because my home is a mess, I want to clean it, but I'm too tired. Gonna pause you - set a timer, do 6mins in each room, then come back to watch the rest of it as a reward! Anyone else reading this, who has cleaning to do you really, really don't feel like - maybe you could join me? Set a timer, 2mins even, and get started. We CAN do it! 💕💪😊

[@anyat686]

Oh I’ve been there. I used to have 10 cups around me in my sitting room, dreading the thought of putting them in the dishwasher. So in the tv ads I took a tray and put all the dishes on the tray. The next ad I brought the tray to the kitchen. ….. some old woman on the internet said that’s how you start. I’m hoping this helps someone to just start. 😅 A couple of years and 2000 KZbin videos later, I’m actually tidy 😮

[@RachelJayne92]

I will watch/do one thing, and then do a chore & repeat. Other wise doing all the chores is just too overwhelming!

[@StephanieOlea]

I've never been an organized person but these videos had helped me A LOT. We can do it!

[@dellaCHall5823]

Yes, yes

[@mariasubercool]

Haha if I have no motivation, it's 6 minutes for me too! If I'm getting family members in on it, it's 11 minutes and if I have a little time, I do 21 minutes. My littles also say "add one on for luck!"

[@riggs20]

One of the things I do is always “leave the room better than how you found it.” So if I walk into a room to do something, I’ll also clean one thing up. It could be simple like throwing a piece of trash away, putting a book back on a shelf, or even just placing a pen back in a drawer. It gets you in the right mindset and encourages you to be tidier the next time you use those items.

[@GradKat]

This is a really good idea - and simple, too.

[@sylviamaxwell504]

Good idea to have that as an inner mantra😊

[@kimberlymayo9951]

Adding to the laundry part...at night try to put your (or family) clothes especially that you wore and are decently still clean on a hanger in a designated spot for a second wearing. We wash too much stuff too soon. Just keep them separate from the unworn washed clothes. It makes a world of difference.

[@Uapa500]

Absolutely agree, I do the same! Less waste and clothes have a longer life!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I do this too. If i ever start exercising again, i will hang my workout clothes out in the sun for a bit. (I picked up that tip from another youtuber.)

[@GradKat]

Nice tip!

[@juliebruce1114]

These are all great tips :-) Something my husband and I have been doing for over 20 years is “don’t go up and down the stairs without taking something with you.” There’s always something upstairs that belongs downstairs and there’s always something downstairs that belongs upstairs. We used to have baskets at the top and bottom of the stairs to put the upstairs or downstairs things in and we would empty that basket or carry the basket as we went. Now it’s just the two of us in the house so there’s less but I still have a basket at the bottom of the stairs.

[@suzanneedmonds1566]

I do the same with going down to the landing or basement, is there something that needs to go to either of those two spaceship. On the way back I will bring with me items that need to be restocked in the bathroom/kitchen e.g. water or toilet paper.

[@jardelynehansen]

My husband and I worked in a busy Italian restaurant in college, we had a work phrase "Full hands in, full hands out" (through the kitchen door). Same idea as putting things where they go in a home and always getting something done as you go through the movements of the day. I did a sock bin on the stairs when kids were little. It was a sanity saver.

[@lmack6596]

Yes! I have secret highways of things on their way from one room to another. I might have a dirty mug in the livingroom which needs to go to the kitchen - so when I leave the living room it comes out with me, but if I'm not going all the way to the kichen sink, it may sit in the hall for a bit, then next time I'm going from hall to kitchen I pick it up again and take it with me. [Lol - it sounds like I live in a massive house. I really don't!!]

[@gloriaalex11]

Yes! This is a habit I learned from my parents. It's called "While You're Up." We were never allowed to just walk past something like a full trash can, folded laundry to go upstairs, a dirty dish/glass, etc. Leaving the room? Take this with you. Oh and on your way back, check the dog's water bowl and bring snacks. Ten minutes ago, I set something at the bottom of the stairs for next time someone goes up.

[@CheriJ11]

I call this “No wasted trips.” Don’t waste a trip going upstairs without taking something with you that belongs upstairs. Same for going downstairs.

[@lmack6596]

Something you said in a previous video really struck me. You said you used to collapse cardboard packaging, then it would sit round for ages. Then one day you timed how long it took you to take it to where it needed to be (e.g. your car / the garage/ the recycling bin) and it took less then 40seconds. That really struck me. For me, it might be something like I'll fold up some sheets after they've dried, then old me would put them on the side to put away "later". And later would never come, and they'd still be there, collecting dust. So now when I catch myself wanting to stop a task like that just a little bit before I've finished. I start counting and carry on. In the case of sheets it would be bend down, pull out the container I keep bedding in from under the bed, open it, put the sheets in, close it, and slide it back under the bed. Often I don't even get to 20. And yet it feels soooooo much better. And I'm not spending the rest of the week thinking "I really should put those sheets away!" Thank you for motivating me! 💪💕😃

[@suzanneedmonds1566]

When it comes to the kitchen bin I use the hack that janitorial/housekeeping staff in schools, hospitals etc. often use which is to place extra bin bags at the bottom of the bin so as soon as I take a full bag out it takes less than 30 seconds to put in a new bag. It really does make a difference, at least for me it has.

[@mweinheim7911]

Me too!!!

[@Bessie66]

Ok as long as nothings leaked!

[@Pudelmum]

I do that in the bathrooms. 😊

[@parkerrose3590]

Me too! In all my trash cans.

[@suzanneedmonds1566]

@@Bessie66 if something leaked (hasn't happened yet) then I would simply wipe off the outside of the bags at the bottom of the bin.

[@susan5661]

You are so right. Growing up, everyone wore their shoes inside. Now as an older adult who cleans my own home, Shoes Off at the entry!

[@breestevensplanalifeyoulov4203]

'clutter blind' the best explanation and totally true. I just make neat little piles because there's already something there. Soon enough it's a mountain

[@margaretlake]

Mom always said, "A place for everything and everything in it's place." I'm finally getting organized and understand what Mom meant. So much easier to put things away when you have a place to put them. Okay, you convinced me. I'm going to keep my indoor shoes by the back door and my outside shoes on the patio. After breakfast, I take my dog outside and water my plants. I have no plants on the inside of my house. My patio is always muddy and (five minute rule), before I water, I sweep up the dried mud from yesterday's watering. I'm finally getting a handle on it, but I have a long way to go. I was just thinking tonight that I have no control over what my dog tracks into my house, but I do have control over myself.

[@goldamanoharan7538]

I'm Indian, married to an American and come from a culture where we remove our shoes at the door and wear 'house flip flops'. The husband has also adopted this habit now 😊

[@sempressfi]

One of our cats is very sensitive to noises and will hide when we come in until we take our shoes off. Between this, knowing it's customary in Asian cultures, and remembering how much dirt and pollen can get tracked in that we can't see but certainly affects health I told my husband we should start removing shoes at the door!

[@stefs3460]

Italian people change into "house shoes" usually sandals or slides that are never worn outdoors as well. Many Asian and several European cultures do this. I think it's just the Americans who wear their shoes in the house

[@daniallround9314]

In Austria we remove the shoes as well and then Just Go on with socks or Barefoot 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@rhondahoehne9143]

I usually change out my shoes when I come into the house, but not always. We don’t have children crawling around on our floors, just two large dogs, who bring in plenty of sand and sticker burs. We live on a small farm, so my husband never takes his boots off until he is finished for the day…it just isn’t practical. We don’t have carpet.

[@bearchild4352]

Can not FATHOM wearing out door shoes inside your home!??? In Canada we always remove shoes too!

[@cynthiamuffoletto7480]

We were brought up to take our shoes off right as you entered the house! I’m 67 years old and still take my shoes off indoors! 🥰

[@Mushroom321-]

YES!!, IVE done the "clean as you go while cooking for years. From my mom & grandma! 😊 ive showed my kids " we put away the refrigerated items first..

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Yes! I'm slowly learning to clean as i go, but it is so hot here, i ALWAYS put away the refrigerated items, even if nothing else!

[@gwenj5419]

When you don't put something away when you're done with it, you're just making yourself another future job.

[@AngelaBrown-ey1mv]

I live in a very small house with 5 people and it is a major challenge to keep clean. Thankfully I have found you and your channel and have utilized so many of your tips!! I am far from clean but every week for the past 3 months I've been finding items to donate or toss, keeping clothes folded, keeping the sink clean . . . . . . it is actually starting to make a tiny dent in our mess, but mostly it is giving me hope and a sense of satisfaction and peacefulness. I look forward to the day I can invite people over to visit again!!

[@jessicab2651]

This sounds like me. Family of 5 with 3 kids 5 and under in a small house. These videos have been a huge help. I still have a loooong way to go, but I am seeing changes for the better. And hopefully soon we will be inviting guests over, too 😊

[@majesea]

Number 1 - cleaning and keeping flat surfaces clean… makes a huge difference… great habit!

[@MsLauroraBorealis]

German here and I could not imagine wearing regular shoes indoors. We all have house slippers, I even have different ones for different times of the year. It's nice to see you adopted this as well and have come to like it. The floors are dirty enough as they are with toddlers roaming around. 😂

[@MsAnemoi]

Also german and I thought the exact same thing.. even with the different slippers depending of the season of the year. 🤣

[@thekibbler]

Same! Even in Canada, the US neighbours, we never wear our outdoor shoes indoors. What a horrible concept. Maybe it's the extreme winters but still. The shoes come off in the summer time as well!

[@barbaras5550]

Outdoor shoes are also not comfy and more complicated to take off when you want put your feet up!

[@lejlac4465]

Yes, every member of household has their own slippers, also for different seasons of the year. And there are always several extra pairs for the guests only. Noone goes barefoot 😉

[@jenpink4298]

When I was growing up we wore our shoes inside the house, or we didn’t wear shoes, if we didn’t want to. But for at least 25 years having my own home and I always switch out my shoes immediately. I wear slippers inside the house and when I’m going out I slipped into my outside shoes. And I leave the slippers Right next to the door. And as soon as I come in I do the same thing in reverse.

[@melissanorrbom4734]

In addition to putting things away, I’ve also taken the time to note what doesn’t get put away and decide if it needs a more convenient home. I used to lose my sunglasses all the time - leave them in one of the cars, a purse, the house, etc. Then I decided the sunglasses were always coming in with me and hanging on the same hook as my keys. Then it became habit to always have them when I left the house, even sometimes at night 😅

[@lmack6596]

Great idea!

[@cyndij8312]

I don't have a lot of clutter. My biggest problem is not putting things away when I'm done with them. Your videos have been a great help for this problem. I don't wear shoes inside because I can't stand having shoes on for longer than I need to. When I was growing up, my mom had a sign at the door to remove shoes. But I grew up on an island and all we kids wore (except for school) was zoris (flip flops) so that was an easy on and off. My mom kept a tidy house and it was always company ready because she always put things back where they belonged. I aspire to be like that.

[@carol-annb5375]

Thank you so much for the time-lapse video of the flat surfaces in the kitchen! Very normalizing. I had mistakenly thought that I was doing something wrong. Now I see that I just have to gently keep at it. Much appreciated!

[@debbiekelly-snow3868]

Decluttering is a game changer!

[@abcdfh12345]

In Canada - it would be insanely rude to walk into the house with shoes on since you are bringing dirt into someones house! Shoes in the house is a "im late for work and forgot my name tag in the other room" thing lol! Americans must be cleaning the foors a lot more! :)

[@coastaldiva]

Yep, here it’s rude to assume you can take shoes off. I always ask first

[@Lisa-jm3nk]

I think in Canada it came from not wearing boots and tracking snow (and salt!). As a child on the 70s in Canada we did this in the winter, but don’t remember this as a custom in the summer. Glad that it has become a year round practice there!

[@dmarzula]

In America, too! I guarantee her shoe shelf is filthy.

[@rmcnally3645]

My dad NEVER took his shoes off and living in MN it meant that I'd end end up stepping in slush and dirt in the winter. Door mats don't catch it all. So I've always loved shoes off at the door. When my spouse and I were in the Army we weren't officially "home" at the end of the day UNTIL our boots were off. So naturally, we pulled them off immediately 😅 Now? Especially with kids, I'm a die-hard shoes-off-at-the-front-door rule-bug. It makes some of our friends laugh because we're the only ones in our various friend groups who insist on leaving shoes at the door. Now that my husband is a nurse he doesn't even bring his shoes IN THE HOUSE unless it's raining outside!

[@jessicabridges4335]

I take my shoes off all the time when I get home. It's a big thing in Hawaii.

[@monicasquires85]

As far as the shoes in the house thing, I always take my rubber yard boots in the downstairs stairwell. In the winter my yard becomes a muddy mess from the rain, snow and driving our tractor to feed livestock. I definitely don't want all that muck in my carpeted living space. I also have a set of pants & a hoodie for feeding time along with gloves, headlamps & a bright yellow rain suit by my yard boots. Keeping it all downstairs and together really helps keep dirt, mud & hay out of my living space.

[@razzledazzle5933]

These hacks and the 5 second rule have made a HUUUUUUGE difference in my home. Its not always perfectly clean, but my house is always decent now. I don't panic anymore when someone drops by unexpectedly. I am soooo grateful I found your channel. Thank you for all you do ♥️

[@JoyKeaton]

I've been binging your vids for about a week and have been using the routines you suggest (as much as I can) and honestly the changes I'm seeing in only partially following your advice to build habits is shocking to me. 10 minutes of decluttering a space seems like nothing but it's HUGE! So glad I found your channel! Thank you!

[@janmartin1408]

I am 68 and have done this for years. Also, if I am in the car coming home, I plan in my head the most efficient way to put my things away. My kids are grown, so my house never gets messy! I do however miss that! LOL! Messy can be very good! LOL! The little ones grow up and move away SO fast! :)

[@maryssaann]

We recently moved and downsized our home for 6 people. It forced us to get rid of all of the crap we held onto for no particular reason but also gave me a chance to reflect on what I wanted our forever home to look and feel like. I enjoy cleaning, laundry and cooking so much more. We have what we need and use and nothing more. I still pare things down and declutter occasionally but only having what we wanted and needed when moving was a blessing! My husband and I moved all of our things on a weekend and had some babysitting help and everything for 6 people only filled about 2/3 of an empty two car garage! I was so impressed and proud that I’ve been able to grow in this way over the years.

[@rockymom624]

As a fellow larger family mom, I think all that sounds amazing! Good job!

[@GradKat]

I hear you! This was my experience when my husband and I downsized. I think sometimes if we have lots of space we just tend to fill it up! I enjoy my home so much more now I just keep what I need and what I use.

[@sunshine3068]

Love this! You are so organized! I grew up in a spotless home where mom did it all with 4 kids.We all grew up keeping spotless homes because we grew up in a spotless home.We were not forced to clean or do laundry!Our parents let us be children and we had enriched lives as well.Keeping organized saves soooo much time.

[@ladycactus110]

I grew up in a pigsty. Of course we were 8 and didn’t have a dishwasher, kitchen cabinets, a clothes dryer, a vacuum cleaner, enough closets or furniture, or a car in a ghetto-type neighborhood. I am constantly grateful for having stuff and being able to keep things tidy and clean.

[@anushkajamal]

The fact that i don't need any of these tips really makes me proud of my organized home and set up ⭐⭐

[@kendralala580]

Love all of these tips! My daily mantra is “put it away once” or “don’t put it down, put it away.” It’s a good reminder even though it’s hard sometimes!

[@annb1265]

I'm going to use that: don't put it down, put it away! Thank you ☺️

[@kendralala580]

@@annb1265 🥰

[@riggs20]

@@annb1265 I try to use that too - it makes a huge difference.

[@janelogan5759]

I'm 70 and grew up taking off my outside shoes and putting om slippers. And I still do today🥰

[@ozarkpicker873]

Good tips! We don't use new towels everyday when we shower. You can reuse them a couple of times and hang them. We are clean when we use them. Also, we live in the country and are in and out all day. We wear our shoes in the house. We have a rug in front of the door and inside the door, so double wiping shoes. With durable lace up shoes, it's too time consuming to take off and put on constantly. Also hard floors instead of carpet helps a lot. TFS Debbie

[@olivia8979]

I don't remember my parents ever telling us to take our shoes off unless they were very muddy. But somehow over my adult years, I started doing it without thinking much about it. I do agree about decluttering and clearing surfaces throughout the day ... however .... If you find that you are clearing the same things over and over and over throughout the day, then maybe those things should stay until the end of the day. Definitely clear dirty dishes. Definitely clear the mail, breakfast containers, random things. But if there is something that you use multiple times per day like your favorite skillet, salt and pepper, the kids coloring books etc you are wasting time if you are putting them away and taking them out 3+ times per day.

[@_RavishingRaven_]

You are so right. I've had friends and family say to me "You never sit down, you are always up doing something" during the day this is absolutely true. I have 4 kids plus a bonus son. Both my youngest two are autistic and I'm just a busy stay at home mom. But the flip side of staying on it all day long is that come night time I can relax a bit watch a show or take a shower and be able to go to bed, wake up and walk downstairs to a clean living area! Makes a world of difference for my mental health as well. If only now I applied this to my bedroom b.c it is overflown with laundry. Ngtl I have 4 baskets filled with clothes and a pile of bedding I have to go through and figure what we are keeping/getting rid of. Lmao 🤣

[@sempressfi]

Lol I have about 3 loads piled on my bed right now so I feel you. This + baking a cake to practice piping decorations are my goals for the day! Came to this vid for a boost of motivation

[@sweariefaerie9621]

Maybe gather one load of the stuff you want to wear this coming week, and do one or two loads everyday until you're close to caught up. Broken down tasks are easier to accomplish.

[@sweariefaerie9621]

@@sempressfi You got this, luv! 💪

[@sempressfi]

@@sweariefaerie9621 thank you! Love your username 😆💜

[@_RavishingRaven_]

@@sempressfi oh, I too love decorating cakes. Haha. Also glad I'm not alone😅

[@lauriesimms7560]

As always, another fantastic video! Thanks, Kallie. You have taught me so much! I used to have to spend my weekends trying to get my house in order, but last year I tried to clean my sink before going to bed no matter what, and it really was a game changer. Since then I've used your tips and printables to create a lot of cleaning habits. Now my house is always ready for company!

[@shescraftea9107]

My new habit for the new year is: clean one thing. Maybe I think I'm too busy or tired to clean the whole apartment or bathroom, I clean just the toilet or just vacuum. Doing it more often also makes it easier, Less scrubbing! Also when ever I'm headed to the hamper with a dishcloth, pair of socks, anything, I dust something. A windowsill, baseboard... And now I'm also trying to do any task that takes a minute or less. Do it now! Then I don;t have to think about it.

[@les0101s]

This is a great idea. Hadn't thought of the dusting, but I have started thinking about stopping to do small things I notice at the time. If I see a spot on the wall or carpet, just clean it right then. I also think if I see a dirty sink or toilet that I have to clean the whole kitchen or bathroom right then, but like you said, that's not necessary. Going to do more of this just cleaning what needs to be cleaned.

[@micheleferreira6726]

Thanks for this - i adopted the “don’t go to bed with a dirty sink” a year ago and it’s really working well. Also empty the dishwasher 1st thing in the morning (after coffee) so things go right in all day. Grew up in Hawaii and everyone has shelves or binds on the porch or inside the door to remove shoes/flip flops. Was very confused when i moved to CA and people wore shoes inside🙀

[@knittylane3016]

I need to do this to. It’s a yucky feeling waking up to dirty dishes in the sink.

[@marybaucom6268]

Girl! Are my soul sister!? Lol. I have so many of the same tendencies and thought patterns that you have shared in your videos. I have struggled for years trying to keep my home clean, and I really resonate with what you have to say in your cleaning videos. You have helped me unlock things that have been holding me back for LITERALLY years. Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@Stellaperez658]

Over a million subbies??? Yes!! You deserve them. You give us so much! Congrats.

[@anyat686]

Clean surfaces for sure is the number one. Trash bin is a tough one. But someone on TikTok recommended to put two plastic bags in the first time. I’ve been putting in 3 in at a time. Now I’m more likely to take it out more often. I think I dread the replacing the bag more 😅 I’m doing this now a few weeks. 💕

[@jeannegonzalez7367]

Thank you for continually reminding us of the simple tsks that have made my life and are so much easier to maintain. Definitely less stress as well.

[@janiceg7661]

Great tips! It's easier to clean a clean house thats my motto to keep up.

[@jennymeier3018]

I have been clearing off flat surfaces clean , clean my kitchen every night , and then tidying up right before bed! Thanks and keep videos coming!!!

[@Scubawifelife]

Growing up in California we never took our shoes off, even at other people’s homes. After getting married we moved to Oregon and it’s common practice here to take them off, I think because it rains so much. I typically just change into comfy slippers when I get home now.

[@knittylane3016]

You are so right. With switching bags, coats, backpacks I used to waste so much time and energy looking for my keys, wallet, etc. not to mention worrying when I couldn’t find them. I’ve become good at, as soon as I return home, putting those things where they belong. Present time expenditures for future peace!

[@carolinejoy00]

So true about the surfaces rule... And im shocked at how quick things take after watching you... So helped thank you... 💙💕💙💕 My Grandma used to say to me all the time... "Dont put it down, put it away" ... I still hear her 😂 thanks Grandma

[@kylieskreationz]

I’m in Australia. We don’t take shoes off at the door unless it’s wet outside. But we do take shoes off when we get to our bedroom and put our bags etc away. It varies from family family here.

[@laurasagan2606]

Shoes off as soon as you come in the house. We live on the second floor. I have slip on shoes in the front and back hallways for quick runs to the car or basement for laundry. My husband and I are always tidying up during the day. I use the first 5 minutes when I come home to put everything from work away, hang up my coat, and change my clothes as I transition to being home. So much more peaceful.

[@bcvahsfam]

Making homes for my stuff is the hard part for me. I love your videos. They are very inspirational and help me to keep trying.

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Me too. I actually have a small bag of "homeless" clutter. I'm procrastinating on going through it, as if i can't find a home for each item, they will have to go. I will need to do it soon as I've been adding things to it, and it's pretty much full.

[@soccertxi]

smaller bites of time really has been a game changer for me! My timer is 2nd, putting it away-not down and the best? One load of laundry at a time. Usually one in a day (not one a day as my daughter thought! I don't wash one pair of socks!)-washing folding and putting away in small bites. One and done! (oh and I have to wear shoes...we have tile floors they KILL my knees and hips with no shoess. We have dogs and they drag in WAYYY more than my shoes.)

[@carolynridlon3988]

Living with less stuff has been a big help. But since don't live in a 2 story house, the same as others works for single levels also. When I leave a room, I pick up anything that belongs in another part of the house. Also I've been doing the extra trash bags in the bottom of my trash can for many years.

[@nakias8362]

These are amazing tips!! I really needed this! I'm at the beginning of my first pregnancy so I haven't been feeling too well or having any energy to tackle any of my typical daily chores and my whole apartment has gotten out of hand 😭 My partner declutters a bit here and there but I'm the one that really keeps things in order. But what you said about "clutter attracting clutter" is so true. I recently cleaned off my work desk. Completely beautiful minimal decorations ready for work! But now I'm looking at it and I have my prenatals, other meds, books, my purse and a bunch of other stuff I never put away and it's right back to the state before ugh! I really need the motivation to tackle my crazy space today. Thank you for this video 🥰

[@thebusybees2006]

Congratulations on your pregnancy 😊

[@nakias8362]

@@thebusybees2006 thank youuu!☺️🤍

[@GradKat]

When I was a kid, we not only wore shoes in the house, we often ate dinner with a cat (or two) sitting on the dining table! This seems bizarre to me now, but it was perfectly normal in my parents’ home 😂

[@encasitaconclaus]

I really try to keep my flat surfaces clear of clutter it helps so much sometimes we do not realized how much stuff it’s on our flat surfaces. I also realized something couple of weeks ago we used to have a junk drawer in our last home and now we do t because we have a lot less cabinets so need them for actual kitchen stuff, lol. The junk drawer will continue to be eliminated even when we have a bigger kitchen.

[@WKurt]

Great suggestions!! Trying to do little habits in spurts!!

[@karenrich9092]

Your habits are mostly right except for me. When I take out the trash right now, it's a little difficult because the can is buried in snow. Enjoying you and your little ones from (almost) sunny California.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Excellent video. Here are my rules: If you bring it into the room, take it out of the room. If you drop it, pick it up. If it’s empty, throw it out. If you make a mess, clean it up. If it’s a dirty item, put it in the sink or the hamper. When you’re done with something… If it’s a blanket, fold it up. If it’s a glass or a dish, put it in the sink. If it’s a game, put it away.

[@suedesilva6968]

Congratulations on 1 million + subscribers. Love your work.

[@KathrynSnyder]

Congratulations on a million subscribers 🎉 love watching your videos in the morning for some cleaning motivation!

[@lynnew6959]

Great video. I love clean surfaces so am always willing to work hard to keep them that way. I often enter a room and complete five tasks then move on to another room or treat myself to a book or a video. Easy way to keep things picked up on a regular basis!

[@amandateague5146]

I like your 30-60 sec tips. We are good old Americans and we always remove our shoes before entering the house. I do a lot of your routine tasks and it’s so helpful!

[@cleannorganizewithme]

Little good habits can make such a difference in your life 😍

[@marymcghee3023]

Really sounds like you never rest, constantly on the go. I wish I was more like you but I do enjoy resting and enjoying my time at home.

[@EspressoLaine]

I think the main issue I have with some containers is syncing them with routines to deal with their contents. Out of sight, out of mind - if I have a mail basket and I’ve forgotten to add “mail” to my todo list, I’ll never remember they’re there; church sheet music, classroom projects, etc - once they go in a box, I don’t remember them until it’s too late to work on them 😅 I’m absolutely sold on containers for things I need to get into everyday, though - washcloths, makeup, snacks 🤫, etc.

[@MaryBrown-jp1mv]

Good morning! Thank you for all your tips on keeping your house organized 😃👏🏻💕 our house consist of my husband, my 19 year old son and my 12 year old son. We moved to our rental home a year & 4 months ago. Taking off shoes & putting them away has become a habit 👏🏻😃having a clean kitchen can be easier when we all put things back.😉

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

Your baby bump is super cute. Keep making your videos. You're very relatable and also businesslike.

[@ARIslamicquotes]

I usually watch your videos whilst cooking as motivation to keep my cleaning routine and also acts like a reminder.

[@kaydot1975]

Here in the UK we have always just worn our shoes into the house except when my mum had cleaned the carpets lol and my grown up sons are definitely rubbish compactors I came home after 2 weeks away and I saw the bin I asked did u empty this while I was away and my son said mum I've been pushing that down for days 🤦‍♀️

[@chooleeng7761]

In Singapore 🇸🇬 we remove after we are back home. As for me I do wear indoor slippers keep warm because marble tiles cold especially this time of the year. Nice video 👍 Habitual. I also prefer to wash my dishes and clean counter top, dry my dishes while cooking my meals. Machine washed, fold and put away once laundry are dry. No Tumbler Dryer. Try to put back eg bottle herbs after each use.

[@Ranii1000]

Your ideas are really great and I love your work. I have to adopt your habits mainly in mornings. It's the only time I am not at work or caring for a toddler, or I put on a show for my daughter. Sometimes she helps. I do a lot of these habits already but it is really helpful seeing someone actually reaffirm what you are doing and have ideas about what you aren't.

[@connierussell5826]

I’m Canadian, and we always grew up taking off our shoes. I’ve also lived a big chunk of my adult life in Europe and Southeast Asia. Everywhere I’ve lived people take off their shoes when entering a house. But, like you mentioned, a lot of people I know have indoor house shoes/slippers/flip flops that they wear instead of their outdoor shoes.

[@Lodberg1992]

Danish here. Taking shoes of when you come inside is as naturally as breathing. We are taught to do so since very early childhood. It's also practised in kindergardens and even in some schools :D

[@Uapa500]

I love that! 😍

[@Mushroom321-]

GREAT SHAREING !! KALLIE!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😃

[@annw1395]

COVID made us all more aware of germs, so we still always WASH OUR HANDS when we come home from anywhere. You don't want all those icky germs from who-knows-where to get on the surfaces in your home. Also, there's an old expression, something like: "Yard by yard, it's hard. Inch by inch, it's a cinch." Applies to keeping on top of tasks, as well. Love your content!

[@vashtibascombe701]

Although I grew up wearing shoes in the house, my husband, who is from Barbados, introduced me to the concept of not wearing shoes in the house and I am a fan. I wear Crocs inside only, to give that sense of support and protection.

[@tinamichelle7212]

Drinking coffee and watching you . That is a win win.

[@alexieniloquiroz5067]

Would love to see a video on how to incorporate your partner in all these habits! Thanks for the tips!

[@Uapa500]

I suppose with patience, if they're not on the same wavelength from this point of you 😅

[@bobbiefarrar3036]

We have house slippers to put on as we enter the house. I bought some inexpensive slipper with non-slip bottoms for guests to wear when they come to visit. We have a bench near the door for them to sit to remove their shoes and put on the slippers. God bless you and yours!!

[@irishfries]

I wish I could do laundry like that but down south if you leave wet laundry sitting more than a couple of hours, you have to restart the washer. But I do find it's easier to do 1 load (or 2 if you have a bigger household) if laundry a day instead of 1 big laundry day a week. Clothes get folded in the evening during TV time. Now if I can only figure out how to get them put away same day... 😂😜

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good Sunday morning But First Coffee. Thanks so much for your tips on keeping a tidier home and decluttering. Your pantry and "what not" drawer skills are absolutely superb. One of my favorite kitchen hacks is to punch several holes in a plastic trash bag before putting it in the kitchen trash can. That way, it allows the trash bag to "breathe," thus allowing you to fit more items in the can

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I don't use trashbags anymore. I used to reuse plastic shopping bags, but here in Australia we haven't had those for years. I wash and recycle as much as i can, and compost most of the rest. I just take the bin out and empty it in the outside bin! The only reason i needed trashbags (bin liners) was if i was putting something mucky in the bin. I don't do that now.

[@StephanieOlea]

I have to say, all your videos give me a "do something right now" feel, and I have become a little more organized now. So tldr my husband loves it when I watch your videos hahaha 🤣

[@LovelyDancer92]

All of your tips are so life changing ♥️

[@deloreshall5459]

Thanks girl. Nother great video. I never go to bed with a dirty kitchen sink. Its true a minute here and there will save in the long run. ❤❤

[@FionaWalsh-q3g]

I love your channel. You inspire me daily. Thank you😊

[@donnaevans2005]

We take off our shoes when we enter the house.....and wear inside supporting shoes like you do! Thanks for your quick habits that you shared today. Very helpful!

[@rnguyen2516]

I would love tips on how to get the spouse and kids on board with putting things back where they belong. No matter how often I tell my family, they still leave things on the counter/floor. It’s exhausting to clean up after people!

[@ParkDari]

When we bought our new condo, it became shoe free from day one. it came with gray carpet. I don’t do carpet but we couldn’t afford hardwood so I got a robot vacuum cleaner and absolutely every time my husband walks out the front door I turn it on. There is a industrial entryway floor mat in front of our door. It is a visual barrier to not go beyond it with shoes on.

[@Iamacollage]

Great tips! The laundry is something I really need to get on top of, since we currently don't have the appliances at home...it's overwhelming how quickly it piles up. Even as a Canadian, I'm really surprised to hear about this habit of wearing shoes inside the house, happening south of us! I can't imagine doing that, because it's so ingrained in me to take them off.

[@amylofton4589]

I love this!!! I'm such a clutter mess person!!! I used to make pottery, so I already have clutter wherever my kids can't reach & have to learn to declutter (& not let my husband realize I'm throwing or getting rid of stuff....bc he can't let things go)....! But your baby bump is so cute! My husband is going back & forth about having a 3rd. I'm kind of done with our 2, but always wanted 3....how is this pregnancy going?!

[@teresalewis1846]

It was a rule growing up that shows came off at the door. My mom still has that rule. And I raised my kids the same way.

[@cjazmo2842]

I felt compelled to say THANK YOU! I find your videos so informative, and love how you highlight products that are helpful and clever. I appreciate your sprinkler of humor here and there!

[@amishgirl1000]

I learned from Mrs Beeton’s book of household management, to always take a strict inventory of every single item you have in every drawer & cupboard in your house. Write every item down and also write where you store it in your home. Then keep all this information in a clip file, so you always have it available. This is an excellent way to know every item in your house and where it lives. Plus it helps you stop buying items twice.

[@lisalaufenberg6002]

I love your positivity and upbeat nature. Thank you, I need the encouragement!

[@susu8610]

We have switched to indoor shoes/slippers also! ❤ I needed a place to store my placemats for the table (I'm not a fan of tablecloths) so I store them in the wicker ikea baskets that fit under my coffee table!

[@tracywaring3769]

We always put slippers on when we come home ,not only to keep carpets cleaner but it feels so nice to take shoes off xxxxx

[@marywhyte8484]

I'm Canadian. We always have to take our shoes off at the door because they're probably either wet, muddy, or snowy. We have a separate coat/shoe porch where we hang up coats and shoes on racks, and then come inside the main part of the house. If it's winter, I'll put on slippers which have been left inside the main part of the house, or already have warm socks on. Otherwise, I don't mind bare feet. My husband has 'house sneakers' he wears only in the house. It's always fun at house parties to try to find your Blundstones at the end of the night in a pile of 50 pairs of shoes by the door!

[@Jen39x]

Growing up unless it was cold I was barefoot so nothing to take off when going inside. Exception was school shoes but those came off when we walked in the door because they were for “good”. Sounds like I grew up very, very poor but it’s been a long time ago when what you wore to school (a dress) wouldn’t be what you wore for playing outside. I didn’t start wearing shoes inside until my 20’s - it was one of those adulting things!

[@deewilliams9375]

I love you and all the help, tops and motivation you provide! God bless you!🙏🏽

[@FatimaAli-pv8yp]

Thank you for your motivation. Just what I needed today. We also take our shoes off and have house slippers.

[@carolinerambles3885]

Love these tips and coming to your videos to stay positive about the process I'm making and how good it is that I can pick up after myself quicker and easier than before 👍🏻💖

[@seaspeaktome9167]

Canadian here - we never wear outdoor shoes in the house! It seems so gross to me! I do wear a dedicated pair of house sandals around for some support.