THROWING EVERYTHING OUT IN 2024 / Decluttering, Organizing, & Cleaning! Whole House Declutter

[@CatherineElaine]

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[@MessyTessie]

Those aren't excuses, they're valid reasons that so many of us mamas experience 😊 you're doing awesome! 🙌

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you so much!!

[@angelaarmstrong6405]

Out of all this. What I’m happy about is that your family is back together. Thank the Lord. ❤

[@d.k.s.4057]

Wanted to share a basement cleaning method used by my Great Aunt Myra: she swore by using a multi-purpose spray (often also antibacterial like for kitchens and bathrooms) in her basement. She added about 12 drops of cedar essential oil into the dispenser bottle (or eucalyptus or peppermint if out of cedar) and shook it hard to mix before each use. She claimed it not only removed dust but dirt, oils and whatever clings to these substances! The cedar helped her with insect issues as they (spiders, ants and maybe roaches?) don't like these strong smells and chemical makeup... It seemed to work pretty well and her basement always smelled great! Just a suggestion if you are interested... - Wonderful video, thank you for sharing it! Looking forward to more! Bye

[@kathleenroby3057]

Great job!!!! those were not excuses but reasons...your health is way more important!!!!!! Love the way it all turned out!

[@jowhite1860]

The basement looks wonderful Catherine. I know that you are glad to get that done. All your hard work will really be felt when you go to move and do not have to deal with it all then.

[@janetmclendon8023]

👍 decluttering. Threw away more than kept

[@CatherineElaine]

Sure did!!! Thank you for watching!

[@poodlegirl55]

Sick, pregnant and a new born are not excuses. something has to go on the back burner to survive. Seeing this made me glad I don't have a basement in this house. I used to hate cleaning them out, it's just a pit of deferred decisions. Now I have to use it or lose it, a basement only made me keep things for two years before I threw them out.

[@mamadahling]

Hi there, I use a kids camping tent , from Walmart, to hold my cat’s litter boxes, everything stays very confined and my cat seems to enjoy the privacy.

[@CatherineElaine]

That’s actually a great idea

[@colleenisaac6647]

What a monumental task! The outcome was amazing. You always motivate me to declutter and organize!

[@laurel2453]

I recently painted my basement and laundry area a gorgeous turquoise. It now brightens my spirit every time I go down there. I also put up a curtain rod and visually separated off all the storage. Just an idea but maybe find a color that brightens your spirits and paint your laundry basement. You will be amazed by the difference.

[@seedylee]

we are all learning these lessons FROM/WITH you! the time and energy this has taken from you is not worth repeating!

[@marilynrybak9154]

Congratulations on putting your family back together. That is the most important thing.

[@vickieschlender2215]

Awesome!! I know how it makes you feel!! The great thing is that one day when you do move, it will be so much easier!🎉👏

[@CatherineElaine]

That’s what I keep thinking!! I will be thanking myself for all of this 👏🏻

[@carolynoquinn4573]

You go, Catherine!

[@simply.clutterfree]

I'm in basement and garage declutter mode too! 😍

[@simply.clutterfree]

I have decluttered over 8000 items and there's still lots to go. It's scary how fast things can add up. I was a shopaholic who decluttered but it still got ahead of me. I realized I needed to stop all shopping that wasn't necessary until I got the home entirely decluttered.

[@CatherineElaine]

I know how you feel!! It’s crazy how much we can collect over time without even really knowing we’re doing it. We’ve stopped buying the same way too!!

[@simply.clutterfree]

@@CatherineElaine Yep! It's so fast.

[@toniparizek6897]

I love the phrase, "Building trash mountain!" I feel the same way when I declutter!

[@dianazenobi2627]

You did a great job Catherine. I know you’re planning to move, but think about adding Somme more lighting to your basement. We did it and it maid such a huge difference

[@d.k.s.4057]

Another thought- you mentioned "freshening" the articles of clothing and/or covers from the basement which were musty or questionable to use for your family unless deemed clean and safe... What I do is use large wool dryer balls in the dryer, adding a combination of essential oils on them in order to make them aromatic. I also intend to repel possible insects if I am going to store the blanket, duvets, pillows, etc. so one of the oils is cedar (thanks, Aunt Myra). The other two oils are orange (my favorite) and clove (goes well with orange and balances the cedar's crispness)... Just an option as I know not everyone wants to go to this detail. However, I have had great success in pulling out items from storage only to find them fresh and ready-to-use. I do throw away what is not salvageable or in question. Good work for my household- a little planning goes a long way! Bye

[@andrearobbins7475]

Sea glass ❤ I love it too!! Haha I’ve seen so many projects and little crafts made with it: Christmas trees, shapes like a butterfly or a crab on a flat surface, framed out, sun catchers….get crafty mamma and I hope those little pieces of glass remind you of some happy moments collecting them❤

[@sharonstoner7388]

Great job Catherine!

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you!!

[@cinchloe1117]

Your basement looks sooo good. Great job girl!!! 🙌🫶

[@CatherineElaine]

Ahh thank you!!

[@aprilknerr4443]

That does look better. Woah Good Job!!!

[@mariannemitnick3541]

You totally CRUSHED this project!!! Such an inspiration! Now you can enjoy the summer without having to think of all that, and switching seasonal stuff will be much easier! I totally agree with you on the clear bins. I switched all mine to clear ones too because even though I labeled them, I still like seeing what’s inside 😊

[@DuckieM]

Another great video! It was so satisfying to watch. You dont need to throw out your vacuum. Just change your filter & wipe the vacuum with a disinfectant, and you should be fine.

[@MeghanElizabeth21]

I’ve been binge watching all of your videos the last few weeks because I have a newborn that won’t let me put her down. I so badly want to clean my house and especially my basement, so I’m living vicariously through you lol

[@sabinekarlsson8803]

I agree with you: just clean the vacuum and all will be fine. 🙂

[@ShadMarie]

I am a new subscriber and officially motivated to clean my garage.

[@cindycox9496]

I'm doing it with u. It's not where we were..its now we're doing it Bravo!

[@rebeccamohammadi9653]

Amazing declutter of your basement! It looks great. Very inspiring.

[@tammywhite4590]

Thank you for inspiring me to get started in my garage. Love your videos

[@susanhutchinson5305]

Wonderful declutter !

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you!!

[@MeganLovesEmos]

You should get space saver bags that way it will save you even more space

[@ashleygregory5222]

It looks amazing!

[@vickiek5101]

Hi Catherine if you have a shop vac you can use that to clean out your basement or garage and then you won’t have to get rid of your vacuum. Just a suggestion. Loving the basement declutter videos.

[@CatherineElaine]

We do have one! I wonder where it is haha

[@ktrain422]

Great job! Your basement looks amazing! You should absolutely be proud of yourself.

[@chillibird2511]

Great job - really enjoyed this series; that area looks fabulous ❤

[@jacquiebeattie649]

Hey Catherine, as always you've done an awesome job. Looks so very nice and organized ❤❤

[@cindysams9832]

Great job! It looks fantastic 😊

[@dgiovanni662]

That was an enormous job! You can definitely see the amount you decluttered.

[@JessicaPerlove]

You did an amazing job!

[@gracerodriguez6869]

Great job,,, looks amazing, I am in the process of cleaning our garage,, and it is looking better

[@kimberlymayeux-maillet2363]

Your basement looks amazing, excellent job! Would love to see more from your parents home if possible. :)

[@CatherineElaine]

Hopefully I can film more there soon!!

[@edvandervelden4603]

Great job , your hard work paid off

[@amxranthine]

We hang our guitars on the wall! So they double as decoration and are much less likely to be damaged then just having them on the shelves like you do now

[@CatherineElaine]

That’s a good idea!

[@ruanag8184]

I always smile when I hear your story because I've been here ever since 🥹❤️

[@bruckssarah]

One tip to eliminate that ‘cat dust’ is get them a covered litter box! You can make one cheap by cutting a hole in one of your bins ❤😊 the cats love the privacy too because it makes them feel safe :win win!

[@shereemorgan1430]

If you clean the vacuum, put the dirty hose in the bath tub rinse it out first then soak it in a disinfectant that will kill any bacteria. Really good video! My first time watching your channel.😊

[@barbarapratt5682]

Great job Catherine! Very impressive 😊

[@bethbranson9050]

Catherine, GREAT series with amazing results!! 👍♥️

[@kimberlyakers5923]

great job Catherine.

[@Liz89k]

I think the vacuum cleaning/replacement items you mentioned should be enough, especially if it's old mouse material and nothing fresh 👍

[@rhondageorge3159]

That was a big job but it looks fantastic!

[@lisachapman5770]

Amazing job! Well done. 🤗

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you! 😊

[@ToniBergquist]

Great job on the basement!

[@hollyroecker9019]

Wow! Well done!

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you so much!

[@kellypruitt2362]

Awesome declutter, what a difference. Keep that vacuum for sure, it’s a good one. Mice are very destructive, they chewed the soy covered wires in my car, it was horrible. Thanks for a great declutter❤❤❤

[@sarahrking]

Where did you get the shelves in your basement? You’re doing an amazing job ❤️ Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend 🥰

[@maryannnewman7863]

Your basement looks great

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you so much!!

[@dawnkanouse745]

Oh its okay, we have been in our house 4 years, and when we moved in, my husband was working 6 sometimes 7 days a week, 14-16 hours a day. We just threw things around the house to get them "put away" but I am on a mission this summer to get the garage and shed completely cleaned out and organized and feel like my house is coming together.

[@shortypShortyp]

Wow, you rocked it! It looks so great! Good call on wearing gloves! 😀

[@tanyazeschke9127]

Beautiful job 🎉

[@cheryldowling-xh6kw]

Love it both!

[@lorikorstanje2964]

Way to go!

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

Excellent job!!

[@jeannethbayle2716]

Loving these.

[@vickig4289]

Great job

[@sims3life435]

Amazing!

[@danasinastra2494]

It would be sooo satysfing seeing that you take the trash out... But still it looks so amazing ❤❤

[@marywoods5536]

Great Video

[@yasmeenthomas2864]

Amazing 🤩

[@AlexBeveridge-t8i]

I just recently did a massive garage declutter and I went through an entire roll of 20 heavy duty bags! Just a quick question, what are those trash bags you used to declutter your garage? I might need them for my next declutter!

[@judylynnturner]

I use heavy duty contractor bags. They are huge, less likely to puncture, and reduce hubby's probability of looking in the bags to take things back out because he's second guessing items.

[@jodischoolcraft9188]

Contractor trash bags

[@CatherineElaine]

Yes these were contractor bags!

[@rvmomma8687]

Great job! Just curious, why did you clean everything with wood polish?

[@peggypoole1773]

Awesome job! ❤

[@karunald]

Curious what aerosol cleaner that is. Hate to buy aerosols but I've been doing identical projects to you and it would be more pleasant to use.

[@roses609]

Great motivation

[@marlorr]

Wow what trash bags do you use?

[@onefrugalmom9155]

Amazing job! I can’t believe you did all of that in one day by yourself. 😅

[@Brelle1566]

Great job 😀

[@cjordan919]

Keep your Miele, as it is bagged w excellent filters.

[@CatherineElaine]

I agree!!

[@bethpenick3860]

Don't get rid of your vacuum... replacing the filter and giving it a good cleaning is just fine.

[@tarigeorge6122]

I googled about vacuuming mouse droppings. You are correct. I think you had valid reasons I so understand. I am inspired by you ad a take my journey so much slower than you.

[@Christinadarling232]

Where did you get the racks I need some

[@gukli3197]

well done!

[@1beyond]

Yea

[@QueenOfHeartsVideo]

Try cat litter made from recycled newspaper. No dust and better for kitties :)

[@lindagray8920]

Girl! Let’s talk about mice. I had one get in the a/c unit in my car. And die. For the second time yesterday. And this morning it was as rank! So i feel your pain. I have enjoyed your basement declutter so much ❤

[@MargaretShane-p7f]

A mechanic once told me to put mothballs under the hood of my car to keep mice out. Seems to be working.

[@karencooper5152]

I would keep the brands/names of the paint and what rooms they are in for the next owner.

[@lindadidomizio5025]

Oh yes those kitties are getting those mice!

[@janinemarie333]

NOT EXCUSES!!! There are many Chapters in a Woman's life....now this is your Chapter, Rock On!

[@CherylCoolidge]

looking forward again to declutter of your parents home when you finish your basement.

[@CatherineElaine]

My mom picked a few more spaces she’d like to work on soon!! I’m excited too!

[@raquelcruz3874]

You have had that vacuum for a long time keep it. It very nice you have a basement that you can storage season things. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobbiklutschkowski5537]

I do enjoy watching your videos but it would be helpful if they had different titles, so it was easier to find part 1, part 2, etc. of a series. I think you are inspiring and do a great job with your videos and decluttering/cleaning.

[@dreamer6943]

This was s really satisfying declutter. I counted up how many coats accumulated in this place over the years, not included blazers and cardigans and it was 71. I need to get so much better at discarding the unnecessary and stop being such a pack rat. It's crept up on me once I put down roots and stopped moving from rental to rental every few months. When I was young all my possessions fitted in a couple of car loads I never even had to hire movers. Now look at me! My entire home looks like your basement "before" pics

[@Bethanyplz]

I showed my husband the before and after and he was impressed! You did a great job!

[@medshell4vr]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@aniteran]

I find it weird to see people cleaning with kitchen paper. I always use rags and other cloths that can be washed.

[@Oliver-j1u]

Só videos top, 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@lytaylor1204]

I feel 2020 was the year of divorce. Everyone I knew, or watch on KZbin, and ME myself, all had our brush with divorce - either thinking about it, were about to go through with it, trial separation, or actually executed the divorce procedure. I myself was looking for a paralegal to do a no-contest divorce, but my husband and I ended up reconciling and stayed together.

[@mariavaleniadantassantanna4311]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉