12 Things You May Be Doing Wrong At Home If You Are Struggling With Clutter

[@StephanieBoush]

I saw a funny quote the other day that I'm sure many can relate to..."My home would be clean if these other people didn't live here!" 🤣😂

[@lafem2122]

You have such a lovely personaliity and are so encouraging. I love how you enjoy sharing the joy of home and organization without judging. When I listen to your posts I feel like I'm hanging out with one of my girlfriends. Absolutely delightful! Thank you!

[@joannebraun4720]

Excellent tips!! I will definitely be using!

[@laughingshaman1]

I don’t even bring junk mail in to the house. I pass the garbage on the way in so I chuck junk mail as I go. It was the best clutter hack I ever came up with.

[@Spokenfan]

I’m elderly and I own 5 pairs of shoes:Skechers for exercise, craftsman steel toe boots for work, sandals for yard work, casual for outings, heels for wedding or funerals. That’s the most I have ever owned, I grew up with only one pair to only be worn to school & work. I’m always barefoot I don’t like shoes “ they make me fall down” lol. I do 1 load of laundry 5 days a week and on 4 loads on the other two: bedding, rugs, pet bedding, misc and that works great for us. Thank you for the chore chart 👏. I always appreciate & look forward to your videos, they are insightful, inspiring ❤. Thank you for sharing 👍👍. Stay safe healthy and happy ✝️🇺🇸

[@ingrid2543]

Me too

[@Aces135]

I’m a nurse and there are so many germs on shoes. I’m sorry if you think it’s rude , but they have to come off lol! Love you Nikki!

[@sizzlinbacon9718]

Oh my word! The 15 minute sweep is genius!! You already know, the 15 ends up being 30!! Thank you SO much for that tip!

[@karenstrickland5056]

These are wonderful tips!! You are soooo right about the shoes. If everyone thinks about where their shoes have been. When you go in the Walmart bathroom, for example, stepping in gross stuff. Then come home and track that all in your home. I couldn’t agree more. And the front door mat, notice how much dirt gets trapped in there. If the shoes stay on, it continues throughout the house as well. 😊

[@politesmile7812]

I think you underestimate how inspiring looking through your house is. If you had a video every week of you tidying a section of your home, I’d watch it for inspiration even if it looked the same to you. I just really like looking at houses that are cleaner than mine before I start my cleaning. I could watch you doing things like laundry, making your bed and putting your make up away every week. I would love more content like that. Even if your drawer organization is the same week after week, I’d watch it. Predictably is very entertaining and comforting ❤

[@jkp62]

Household routines maintain my mental health! I hear some people say that routines are boring, that they lock you down or are rigid, but I find that with my home routines, daily, weekly and monthly, I actually have more time, more flexibility and less angst about my house because those routines are second nature and done as soon as possible and as I go (like cleaning as I go when cooking or baking so there is not a sink full of pots, pans or bowls later and no place to get a meal on the table later). My big mental health routine is making sure my kitchen is clean and things put away before I go to bed, regardless how tired I am, because there is nothing better than waking up, getting the freshly brewed coffee and sitting down to just mentally prepare for the day and spend time with God.

[@michellemoskalenko9098]

I’ve been following you for so many years and as always, your videos are so helpful! Thank you for sharing Nikki. ❤ I do everything you recommended in this video, the hardest part is to get the family to follow that routine and create the flow. But I have hope that I can get them to do it with me. I’m always so tired!

[@chrisholzhauer3698]

I'm glad I found this channel! My family lives near your area, I'm struggling with organization because my spouse has adhd and we have children. I feel like it's me against a sea of clutter! Having systems in place like this helps so much and really lessens my time spent tidying up. My hack for getting everyone on board with picking up is to blare music and have a dance/pick up party. Love your videos, they've helped so much.

[@rnmom65]

I'm with you Nikki...shoeless home for me ALWAYS have been! Too many germs and dirt. Love your videos!

[@pragashineepillay2680]

Hi Nikki I recently found your channel and gave binge watched most of your videos. I am a mum of a 9 year old and 1 year old and I work full time so not much time to clean the way I would like to. Your channel has helped me re-assess my priorities and have started to help me take charge of my home again. Thank you for your inspiration and motivation😊

[@elainemonroe6154]

I COMPLETELY agree with you about a shoeless home -- really enjoy your wisdom!

[@gabriellamilgromco]

So many good ideas! OMG I am so guilty of the 1 mins rule. I get easily distracted and say I will get to it later and then it just grows and grows so it becomes more than a 1 min task. Thank you for your helpful insight!

[@ushasridaran8026]

Hi from south India, I do so love watching your videos, Nikki, most inspiring. In India, removing shoes before entering inside a home, is a traditional practice, and quite mandatory, really. We don't find it unusual, it's a way of life,and hygienic.

[@amya9597]

Thank you for the tips. ❤ We taught our son early to put things where they go, even if he changes his mind at the grocery store on an item, he will walk it back where it goes and not randomly throw it some place where it doesn’t belong as we have all seen at the stores. I also agree on a shoeless house. I worked in a hospital for years and the infection control supervisor swabbed the bottom of an employee’s shoes to show what we pick up on the bottom of our shoes, and it came back with staph on it. Shoes are a no for us in the house.

[@fedoranahmens7096]

There is "no shoeless house" in my country. People would be offended or at least take back if you ask them to take off their shoes. In my house, we have an indoor shoes policy for us. In terms of laundry, I use to do it daily. But now that there is only my mom and I, we have a two days a week laundry routine. Your channel is one of my favorites.

[@Beepbopboop19]

Interesting 🥿👞 what country?

[@lynneross319]

Great tip on doing something quick during ad breaks. I agree that doing little things often is so effective. 😀

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Thank you Nikki, I sure love you. I will get my house under control…. I know it. I just keep turning in to you…. I get inspired, and knowing you are Christian makes it all the better.

[@susan5661]

Shoeless home here, though I am not militant. If visitors offer to take their shoes off, I respond, “thanks, that would be great”. If visitors don’t offer I just let it go. My treasured guests come before their shoes 😊

[@MsAirbears]

Love the video. We are a shoeless home. I find it disrespectful to walk through someone's home tracking dirt. I offer shoe covers to older people, and workers.

[@debbiew7496]

Where I live in Alberta, Canada, we definitely take our shoes off at the door. Just one look at the snow, salt and sand from winter roads in the boot tray tells us all we need to know about what we would otherwise be tracking through the house if we didn’t. We do the same the rest of the year for dust and stones.

[@VoodooAngel63]

I was raised in a "no shoes" house. Unfortunately, my husband's parents were both hoarders and didn't think anything of whatever was tracked in. It has been a bone of contention for us for our entire marriage but it's not the hill I'm willing to die on. I did finally get him to cover his plate in the microwave, though. I started just storing the plate cover in the microwave. He said I made it more of a pain in the butt not to use it!

[@teresajohnson7727]

GREAT IDEA!!!

[@jessicanicolemastrapa5395]

I love, love, love your channel ❤! I stumbled on it by accident a couple of years back and ever since I’m a big fan of your method and organization style. We just moved into our 6K sq ft dream home 😍😍😍 and I’m organizing every room in the house using your ideas and recommendations. We have beautiful white, glass-like porcelain floors and only wood floors in the bedrooms. Needless to say it’s a lot of work to keep them spotless (but totally worth it 😉) and we have converted to a shoeless home!! What a wonderful difference. I loved the video that you did a while back and how to deal with noncompliant guests. Thank you for your ideas since we have one family member in particular that we anticipate giving us a hard tim, but now we feel prepared. Thank you 🙏🏼 . Thank you for continuing to post in your channel and creating valuable content for OCD cleaners like us 😂❤️🙏🏼

[@TheKaity1965]

I so agree with small 10-15 min tasks....when we were wkg from home during covid....I found that I got soooo much done in 15 min break....wash whatever dishes were in the sink or put in the dishwasher....vaccum the living room...use swifter to mop kitchen or sweep...swish the toilet bowl with cleaner....you would be surprised how much you could get done. During watching tv program....go throw a load of laundry in...or hang up as many as you can in that commercial break or even put on hangers during the tv program and go hang up during the commercials...thanks for the advise...sometimes i feel like my house is a wreck but its not really i just see things i need to do then my mom comes over and says...Wow your house looks great...so sometimes we are harder on ourselves then we need to be...remember to breathe and give yourself a break..

[@LifewithMrsLewisss]

We have 5 children. Each child has a dedicated laundry day during the week and my husband and I do ours on Sunday. Beats having everyone fighting over the laundry room or loads of clothes piled in the laundry room or getting mixed up. We also have a chore chart on our fridge and it helps keep down the chaos and help keep our home tidy on a daily basis and we deep clean every two weeks

[@junelovvorn3221]

Wow every two weeks? I wish I could do that. Impressive!!

[@andreawalker7138]

I am 'guilty' of wasting commercial time. My hubs & I have discussed using that time to straighten a couple of things or do a few easy exercises but have yet to implement those ideas. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

[@cindyceraolo4676]

I always remove my shoes when I dome in the house, but my husband refuses to remove his shoes until he gets ready for bed so I still get the dirt from dirty shoes. I do have a catch all for things that go upstairs and that really helps. Thanks for another great video.

[@TaylorMade8822]

Ms Nikki.....Im Absolutely Loving The Revamp Queen Nikki..The Hair The Makeup 💄 The Fashion & The Content🎉...TFS 💐

[@brendatate8986]

I have been with you for years! In fact you were my first influencer that I subscribed to on You Tube. I love all your tips, decorating and meals. I remember when your craft room area was done in the green. I’ve been with you that long. Will you ever give us a house tour? I would love to see your new place. God Bless! Have a wonderful week!

[@rose-ld1mo]

We have "indoor" shoes because as far as myself goes, I just have to have shoes on. So we have tennis shoes that never leave the house and are for indoor wear only. Blessings to you Nikki ❤️

[@teresajohnson7727]

I'm the same way. I have to have shoes on! This is a great idea. "Indoor shoes."

[@ms.one-town901]

Exactly, me too. I have comfortable slide ons and workout sneakers (since I workout in my home now) I only wear in the house.

[@eskennedy5]

Same, but I have the plastic, washable Birkenstocks to wear in the house. An older pair are good for doing stuff out in the yard. They are the Birkenstock brand, so my diabetic feet are taken care of. I can also wash them in the bathtub and they dry easily (unlike my regular Birkenstocks). I can’t go without the foot support of special shoes. My doctor has told me that I need to wear shoes from the bed to the bathroom, at night. This is a great solution. I can not cope with my foot pain, without shoes. I’d have to be off of my feet for a week (for medical reasons). People in our area really don’t do the “no shoes” thing.

[@debbiefulginiti170]

Love this! One minute job and the block will be implemented asap. Thank you

[@Jenekks]

Your BOFALS ministry is so important and needed. What a great outreach! It is a necessity to get all the family members involved in the maintenance and upkeep of their home, especially seeing their parents and/or caregivers doing it alongside of them. It also helps to keep screen time and social media in check, which has become such a huge influence in our young people today. This is really great and is preparing them for real life and responsibility, which has sadly taken a back seat in today's society.

[@sarahfrancescutti9873]

Fabulous tips!!! I need a catchall basket for my stairs, tired of things sipping on the banister to be brought up or down. Great idea!

[@AyeJye]

Can you do a video on how to teach kids how to clean up behind themselves and how parents can put a system in place…. And how to set up chores for them do you have any suggestions?Some people say start when they are babies but I started late and didn’t teach my child until now and she is 8

[@dinajuarez6769]

So glad you started doing videos again. LOVE your style!! So elegant, simple, clean and refreshing!

[@theresasatterwhite3563]

Hello Nikki! Thank you for sharing. Good helpful and reminder tips. Cheers!!😊❤

[@GodeeperBibleStudies]

I tried doing laundry every day for a while but quickly gave up when I saw how our water bill shot up and really became a waste of money for us. For me doing laundry daily is literally throwing away money in terms of increased electricity and water bills. I understand how some bigger families may need it but for my husband and myself it was really too expensive.

[@Beepbopboop19]

Oh really? Yikes.would you be willing to share a ballpark number?

[@crownloveculture5876]

I'm on a 2 week rotation now.

[@peretzleah]

My rule in general is washing full loads only. My family is 8 persons so that's not hard, but we do own a larger washing machine. When the kids will be leaving the nest, we'll probably get a smaller machine and eventually it'll take longer to fill up the machine.

[@onemoreday1550]

Yes it is. Totally agree

[@houda89k]

I don't have a dryer so have to let my clothes air dry inside (no garden) I can only wash clothes every few days or once a week

[@lucybyrd1810]

OMG!!!! This is for me. I can't walk in my small home. I look like a hoarder. I need this video. All of them. TY

[@susanelvington6554]

I watched you on Cas' Clutterbug podcast, so I had to subscribe to your channel. Love watching you! You have such an awesome down to earth personality. So glad I found you.

[@asianangel5400]

❤❤❤ Thanks for the tips. I incorporate all of these principles. My home is not fancy or luxurious, but it's clean and tidy. A biblical principle is to order. things in decently and irder. 😂

[@tanyarandall1057]

Thanks. I'm overwhelmed.

[@LoisMary1]

I love all the white dish ware and appliances in your home. It’s stunning!

[@donnabrady6594]

I love your suggestion to use down times like commercials while watching TV to do something. I do that too! I've also discovered that I can accomplish a lot while making a cup of tea or coffee. Doing that every time keeps my living room and kitchen neat and clean.

[@lifewithcarol3069]

I agree with you 100% about a shoeless home. I take this as confirmation that I should do this. I bought shoe covers to use, that gets expensive having to keep buying them. Another thought about this though, I have a neighbor with prosthetics. It is hard for them to take off and put shoes back on the prosthetics. They also use a walking cane. Of course, walking canes and wheel chairs go through the same germs that our shoes go through. But, I do feel awful to ask a disabled or handicap person to remove their shoes, especially knowing it is a struggle for them. What would you do in this situation? I have seen people use their walking cane to push down the garbage in the trash can.

[@JaneH3675]

I don't like germs either, but some people have a phobia about it and go to the extreme. We change our shoes at the door too, but I wouldn't ask a disabled or elderly person to remove their shoes. After company leaves we just clean.

[@cryse_rox]

I’m from a shoeless culture but we would make an exception for someone with disabilities of course

[@ms.one-town901]

Just wear shoes you only wear inside the house. I have several that I’ve never worn outside. I like slide one shoes with open toes during warmer months then comfy soft slippers during colder times!

[@asuwish7640]

How about reusable/washable shoe covers with rubber grips on the bottom? Could you have some disposable wipes at the door to wipe the end of the cane?

[@MelodysMomentAtHome]

You always give great tips that I can use and your delivery is always pleasant.

[@marlaw4141]

So many good tips. Thank you for sharing. I’m going to try to implement a few this weekend and see how the week goes!

[@D.lynn2023]

For the point she made about taking advantage of down time. If you watch hulu or some other streaming service without ads.....just make a point to pause for 5 minutes between episodes or every 30 to 45 minutes if watching a movie. Hope that makes sense.

[@stayblessed584]

Hi Nikki, Thanks for the video. You are always so helpful. Also - I miss your coffee, food and decoration videos :) Do you plan on doing more of these?

[@eleanorstockton4921]

I just happened upon your channel & think you will be a regular! I'm a life-long organizer & still learned so much from your ideas. Thank you.

[@marneylukanc-hn5vq]

Oh my gosh you are too cute! 3:39 the way you said “you really, really” with a lowered voice sang to me how much you believe this. Thank you for the tip. Ok I’ll be quiet now and continue watching xoxo

[@cynstric]

Great tips Nikki! Love the tip about blocking space. Genius! Thank you!

[@shanalegrant6931]

Thank you Nikki! These tips are right on time for me! Another good tip is when you come home from traveling, go ahead and unpack your luggage. For my family, our luggage will sit there for a couple of weeks if we don’t.

[@teri8964]

I also try to wash clothing the night before I leave for home, so I can just put most of the things away when I get home. A hotel with a washer and dryer is my best friend!

[@roberthabrigitvelazquez4712]

I love all your videos. Thank you for sharing such helpful and practical info.

[@leoniejoy]

Great to see you are settled into your new home and hugs to Freddie ! Would love a life update on how your are liking it there .

[@organizedone9847]

I love what you said about the catch-all! I'm an avid gardener and I do this throughout my gardens. I tuck away little baskets or containers so when I'm doing a quick deadheading I have somewhere fast and inconspicuous to hide the spent blooms!

[@juanitathompson3997]

Wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing!

[@cynthiag3065]

WOW 🤩 great advice! Thank you so much 😊

[@starrynight1329]

What a great idea blocking off the empty spaces on shelves etc. ❤

[@kimpresson4140]

I have been a follower since day one. You are an amazing lady. I wish you had your own television series❤

[@judygarzadavis2946]

This information is great. Thanks so much for sharing. I love the idea of scheduling tasks for certain times/days. I struggle in that area, so I will be implementing this (at least trying to).

[@naomimusenga1597]

I love your videos I’ve been watching for years .

[@saintinlower48]

Is this really your perfectly brand new and white home? 💖 Beautiful. And I do do many of these, but also should pick up on more good ideas. Thanks youuu!! 💥

[@j.m.7056]

Great content, Nikki! Your calm and encouraging delivery are such a blessing to all who hear your messages. Thank you so very much!❤

[@emanuelacerchie]

I have been following you for ages, (I have a tiny home and litlle room for storing things), thank you very much and a great hug from Italy.

[@latonyapete8224]

Great Tips ..Thank you

[@Miriam-qb4cr]

Hello Nikki. It’s great, a new vid!! I love your tips and more while having a coffee with you. We have a no-shoes home. We only use slippers and I actually feel at home when I wear them. But here in Spain if i ask for my guest to take off the shoes, it feels weird or even rude. How do you do it? I’d love to know it. Thank for sharing and I wish you a beautiful and calm weekend ✨

[@denisebristol6578]

I’m glad to find your channel,as a single person it’s hard

[@tunishabell1647]

Nikki…..you’re all in my house,lady!!!😂😂😂 I’ve been struggling with this for a long time-procrastinating is my biggest beast!!!💯 Thanks for the tips🙏🏼💯👍🏽😇

[@nukya]

I was raised in a "shoeless" home, at least outdoor shoes. I allow shoes into the front entry, but if you have to run to the kitchen on the way out because you forgot something, you better walk on your tip toes and don't let me catch you, lol! Also, in Hawaii, never walk in to a house with shoes, leave those slippahs outside!

[@tawnyamarney]

I tried being shoeless but it never worked. After several slip and falls on my hardwoods, and especially the tile when mopping, I switched to wearing "in house" shoes - tennis shoes with the anti slip tread (they're the food service industry style ones) and then I have my outside the home shoes. Just swap when coming and going.

[@k.anderson763]

Definitely agree with shoe free home! I have a small chalkboard sign attached to my front door wreath that says, “Shoe free home. Kindly remove shoes upon entering”

[@godisamazing7074]

Hey Nikki every since I saw your video of a shoeless home years ago I started a shoeless home.

[@naomimusenga1597]

I would love to be a shoeless home but it’s getting the family to get on board is the struggle. I do the best I can to keep it together.

[@gina5565]

Try to get everyone some house slippers or slides. Easy to get on and off and comfortable. It helps.

[@traceydixon6230]

Your voice and demeanor are so soothing. ❤️

[@donnamcknight3175]

Nikki those are really great tips! Thank you!

[@MZMEEZY1]

The catch-all basket is a GREAT idea!

[@michellelardiere]

Ty =Thank you. I totally agree And feel the same way, as you mentioned about , “…Not being able to get to things”. Look around and see things, as YOU said And make adjustments as to where thongs could alternatively be.

[@damarisortiz5627]

❤ You are refreshingly natural

[@verakristinarobinson7013]

I change my shoes usually but if I have guests I don't ask them to go shoeless. I leave it up to them - some do some don't.

[@eskennedy5]

Yes. It’s easy to use the swiffer after people leave.

[@teresajohnson7727]

Nikki, I appreciate you so much!

[@susangray45]

DEFINITELY a shoeless home ❤

[@Ms.JohnnieP]

I prefer no shoes for the people living in the home and definitely all children. If your friends and family are aware you prefer no shoes in the house, you’ll find the majority of those guests will remove their shoes. The remaining who do wear shoes in your home, are easy enough in my opinion to just clean up after they’ve gone.

[@cyn2480]

Ms. Nikki, I just came up on your vlog. Your demeanor and advice motivates me. Thank you.

[@mhtammi]

I grew up in a shoeless home. My husband did not. When I explained that it is both a cultural and hygiene issue for me not to wear shoes in the home, he got on board. He even got his family to take off their shoes when they visit. ❤ Also, for wallet and keys we have a “book” which is a compartmented box that looks like book. Over the years I’ve also added a phone charging station to the same spot. With phone and keys in the same place I think we save time not searching for those things.

[@wolke2298]

many thanks for your inspiring. what is interesting: here in germany it is very common to take the shoes off in the entry area. i would even say, we take them off and some (few) people say ‚it is okay, you can leave your shoes on!‘ just cultural difference, very interesting!

[@rosalinddudley9420]

Thank you. It’s just so hard to get motivated. I’m going to replay this video and implement your suggestions.

[@junelovvorn3221]

I have found a new Friend today. I just found your channel today and it's so good. Thank you for the info. I can't wait to watch more.

[@claude6480]

😊😊😊 Great tips👍👍👍

[@thembisilemahlangu5084]

Hi Nikki Thank you for another inspirational video 🤗. I always watch your video and they brought so much change in my home, much appreciated from 🇿🇦

[@debbiemize2269]

I would love to have a shoeless home but cannot get my husband on board with this! He wears lace up shoes, and when he’s not at his job, he is outside a lot! He says it’s too much trouble to undo his shoes every time he needs to come in to go to the bathroom, get a drink, or whatever. I have bought the the plastic shoe covers do he could cover his shoes, but even that takes too much effort for him. I finally gave up on having a shoeless home.

[@jessicanicolemastrapa5395]

Debbie, that’s a tough spot. Maybe you can get him special laceless working shoes for when he is working in the patio or yard that can easily be removed and changed into comfy home slippers when he comes inside the house? We have a big patio with an all white deck and very large green areas and my husband leaves his “patio/yard shoes” ( they don’t have laces though) right at the door before coming inside. A shoeless home totally is a game changer but it’s a team effort!! Good luck with your hubby 😊

[@VoodooAngel63]

I hear ya! Mine hubby is cut from the same cloth!

[@dn8387]

@Debbie Mize I hope you don’t mind me making a suggestion that my daughter has found useful. Her husband refuses to take off his farm boots when he enters the house for a beverage or bathroom break. To save herself a lot of floor polishing she lays carpet runners down from the door to his main traffic areas. It keeps her floor clean and the runners are easily cleaned or put away when they have guests.

[@kayBTR]

The owner of a cleaning Company said if you put a longer door mat down it will catch much more dirt than a mat where you only put one step on it. If it’s long enough for them to take 3-5 steps you will be amazed how much it catches. I use carpet strips.

[@lindaloufogle549]

Thank you so much for these teaching videos! Love how your hair is up, so cute, God bless you!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@bjjones930]

Thanks so much for this video. Lots of helpful tips.

[@EyesToSee33]

I really appreciate all your great advice.

[@Smallworld2024]

İ love love love your taste and your personalty❤ ty so much for sharing

[@allegrabranding8260]

Great tips 😍may I have the direct link to get your family chores checklist you mentioned in this video ? I couldn’t find it on your website.Thank you !

[@RunwrightReads]

Hi Nikki. I am new to your channel and finding this content very helpful. Thank you for sharing

[@doanetriggs5563]

In Hawaii, regardless of how exclusive a home is, shoes are always left outside the door, or inside the door. Asians have been doing this for centuries.

[@FrenchTwist]

12 hours of LAW AND ORDER back to back on Saturdays gets me motivated to clean, do laundry every Saturday