Cleaning a hoarder biohazard kitchen for FREE

[@Rank.Roundup]

What I appreciate most about this video is there’s no annoying music playing all through.

[@RavenVargas27]

Wendy I know right? + You can hear him some vids musics so loud can't hear people talk

[@elisabethblom]

Agree!

[@jennygrotemeyer9722]

Great job. You are very kind to help, and very understanding. Wish the whole world could be this way.

[@Skywalker29]

I agree 100%

[@patriciablankenbaker8817]

AMEN!!!

[@drrisen-9442]

Reminds me of my own apartment, minus the maggots. I fell into a pretty deep depression and couldn’t keep up anymore, trash just piled up. Finally worked up the courage to call my dad and we worked through it together, now I’m staying on top of things and feeling good. Remember guys, if you struggle with hoarding, please, I urge you to reach out to family, even if it’s embarrassing, they love you and want to help.

[@Gisellenid]

My dad was a hoarder, and I'm starting to believe Im going the same way. I lived with my mother most of my life, she has Alzheimers and she's been in a home for almost 3 months now, and she's doing great! Four months ago, I had this same issue: the kitchen was a mess, some maggots here and there (dead and alive)... I paid like $500 to a friend to have the whole house cleaned. It was sparkling like till a month ago, when it started all over again. I have depression. I feel exhausted and anxious. I do visit both psychiatrist and therapist. I exercise regularly (some aerobics at 4:30 am before going to work) but I also have ADHD. I recently asked my sisters, one of them is right now in my house helping me. It's so overwhelming and I'm so scared of keep having this lifestyle. Wish me luck. 😢

[@drrisen-9442]

@@Gisellenid That’s an interesting coincidence, I have ADHD too! I know it can be super tough to get the motivation to clean, especially once it’s built up, but the best thing you can do is build up a habit of putting things right in the garbage as you make it. Use a big garbage can so you don’t feel demotivated by having to take out the trash so often. You can do it.

[@marvin6119]

It doesn't matter if the house is spotless, you have to fix the root of the problem

[@annep.1905]

@@Gisellenid Some of the drugs that you take may actually be causing your exhaustion. If you can afford it, find a good chiropractor or naturopath who can give you a blood test, or some other kind of test, to find out where you are nutritionally deficient. There are alternative treatments for ADHD besides drugs that do seem to work for some people. In the meantime try to keep on top of things as much as you can. Get help to start, maybe ask someone to come in and help you out once every couple weeks. Perhaps look into changing your diet, e.g. a high sugar diet depletes your body of calcium and magnesium, which can cause exhaustion. Or maybe the exhaustion is caused by something entirely different. I'll pray for you. I know how it feels to want to do nothing at all.

[@neosho53059]

I would have used the dishwasher

[@stacypeterson3685]

When I was at my worst depression, I begged my friends and family to just come over and sit while I cleaned to help keep me going. This guy is a godsend

[@leelasellmann6445]

I would do the same...I seemed to be able to do things if someone was with me or talking to me.Sadly,most of the time there has been noone and I end up feeling paralyzed and unable to do much.

[@triciac1019]

I put on music from my day and that helps me to keep going. We each have to figure out what helps us.

[@nancy9478]

When I have a panic attack I clean, it distracts me enough to pull thru it. I cant imagine how depression feels. I am glad you had good support, I hope you are doing better. Hugs!

[@leandrolisa]

Oh, i get that.

[@user-fn5gr1re4w]

Same. I hated beign alone when my husband was at work. I was so depressed fr years and now my home is starting to slowly look better. I don't know if it's the natural not machine rice mexican water called Horchata that is given me the strength to keep going but i find it weird that I started drinking it daily and started noticing this energy and my brain starting to be able to think clearly and not letting me feel how I use to

[@fishsamurai4827]

I’m a house cleaner, and I once had to clean a bathroom that hadn’t seen a scrub, let alone proper sanitization, in over 30 years. It was a five hour clean for this one bathroom. I scrubbed every inch of the place. When I showed him the results, the client was elated because he could finally slide his shower door completely closed because I’d cleared the track out. What you did for this woman is genuinely life-changing. I hope this was the start of a healing journey for her.

[@judihowlett4005]

I admire what you did for the lady that lives in this house! May the Lord bless you in everything you attempt to do.

[@Humblemud]

I have severe depression and I sometimes watch videos like yours, but this is the first I watched from you. Just watching a normal guy clean like this... I dunno. It gave me a bit of motivation. I finally cleaned my kitchen counter. Thank you. Greetings from Germany.

[@nicolab2075]

Hope it's going well for you xxx

[@taurusrae7630]

Every action is a step forward❤

[@hellohellohellohellohello-h5l]

Good for you.

[@jao62223]

❤

[@MissKellyBean]

I hope that you are having a good day today. I'm sending you hugs, all the way from Texas (USA).

[@ViewpointUnique]

I used to empty out foreclosed properties for a living, spent several years working in properties that had large amounts of mold, rotting garbage, maggots, roaches, fleas, vermin and their various forms of excrement (you should see the fridges/freezers that I've cleaned!). While none of your video content surprises me, I cannot stress how much health danger you and the house occupant are in just by being in the house without PPE, particularly a good respirator (not a cloth mask but a full respirator), even just picking up trash as you are in the start of the video. I used to make myself very sick by ignoring PPE for jobs like this. You really should be wearing a respirator, eye protection, skin protection (gloves), and a disposable or changeable garment/coveralls the minute you step foot in the property. Please don't misunderstand, I love the heart that you bring to this, and your attention to detail is superb! I just have concerns that you are going to cause yourself preventable health issues as I used to do.

[@royalbookshopper]

You read my mind. I used to do this kind of work, and always used PPE.

[@leandrolisa]

Yes... Listen to this person now before you say to yourself, I should have.... And now I have this avoidable problem. I also had a fire fighter give me a tip once, don't wear the sneakers you use to clean with in your car or in your home. Make sure to keep those shoes in your car and spray the soles with peroxide.

[@teresacosta5765]

Ap

[@samanthamcnallywatercolors]

Yes, please take care of your health. You're an angel.

[@janedoe09]

Totally agree with the toxic cleaners he is using, especially oven cleaner! I wish he had on gloves and mask right from the start!

[@elenacerasela]

I have Asperger. Before getting my US registered nurse license, I was a housekeeper. I loved it. I cleaned many “hoarded” houses, I loved the challenge and the look on clients faces when the mess was gone. I understand your system. I appreciate you for helping people. God bless you.

[@marialivingstone1458]

In one of your videos can you show how to take the oven door apart to clean in between the windows

[@teresaclark3097]

You are awesome, wish you lived around here and could help my mother-in-law. Sounds like you are a very special person.May God bless you in all you do

[@laminage]

Well good for you! You didn't allow Asperger's Syndrome to provent you from having a life. Alot of folks would use that as a crutch but not you. In the UK Sarah Harding (1981-2021) of The Group Girls Aloud had ADHD but it didn't stop her. She would do an extra hour of choreography before her bandmates arrived. They really appreciated it.

[@marthasimons7940]

This man has a huge heart and a strong stomach

[@theloveyourfacegal2773]

Goodness, how would that be to have do many flies hatching on your home 😬 I used to judge people for not keeping a nice home but having lived, & mourned I understand depression now. This is just really Really gross & so sad 😞.

[@PanosaoVento]

And very efficient hands.

[@dovie2blue]

Yeah most of the time I think, "Oh I could clean that up." This one...no way I'd be cleaning that. 😮

[@karolina-vd9oc]

And is very funny as well

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@karolina-vd9oc Know the lies of this world, and BE NOT DECEIVED! lets analyse the lies which are world wide believed and origin from masons: lie: schools are of use (fact. schools keep slavery alive and stands for dumbing down the population of mankind) lie: moon and mars landings, (fact: even masons know they cannot leave - earth is closed system, unless you want to drown, there is no other place created for us to live in.) lie: news channels share truth (fact: these are for politic propaganda) lie: voting matters (fact: politic propaganda) lie: money has a value of its own (fact: it is just a tool of this world, which value has been agreed upon world wide, it should be not loved, only used as needed.) lie: NASA lies (globe and all....) (fact: NASA stands for TO DECEIVE and 2 members expose their own lies, one is still alive, the other (Wernher Von Braun) place a clear clue on his own gravestone) - you havn´t searched - have you? lie: the lgbtq++++ propaganda (fact: it is a part of masonry depopulation agenda, 500 000 000 souls, thats their goal - Georgia Guidestones! - who said it be worthy to forget?) lie: Evolution and the dinosaurs. (fact: mankind is not hybrid kind) to keep stating that there was an evolution, then we ain´t humans, we aint then mankind, we are then hybrids. Are you a hybrid? Lie: holidays (xmas, Halloween, new year eve and so on) (fact: PAGAN HOLIDAYS, to praise BAAL, the god of this world) lie: U.F.Os (fact: they are demons/evil spirits in high places, against whom we fight daily = spiritual warfare) lie: rules and laws rule the world (fact: signs and symbols of masonry do) lie: believe in being educated (fact: found daily living with the lack of knowledge) lie: religions are ways to heaven (fact: JESUS CHRIST is only way to heaven. Religions, no matter its name = masonic garbage) lie: our dead loved ones stay around to “ghost” (fact: hunting and ghosting is job of demons, not of humans. We, humans, come from GOD and return back to HIM and all the stories of having been seen a ghost - terrifying, scary, dark, cold - again no job of analysing been done here by you- right?) Lie: Humans have no immune system and we need vaccines as these save lives (fact: humans HAVE IMMUNE SYSTEM and vaccines are created for one or two purpose: to kill or to cripple. If you took all their poison shots then later in life comes all kinds of medical diagnoses = vaccines crippled you - remember that) lie: there is no GOD (fact: There is GOD, who redeems sinners and created us directly from the dust of the earth: Psalms 139:14 (KJV) I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.) to keep claiming that there is no GOD and we aint created directly from the dust of the earth, we soon run out logic, regardless to we place “evolution” in our claims or not and our dead, whats happening to them as they sleep in their graves? - they decay away, becoming the dust form which they were taken, if it ain`t so then we are simply reality deniers. lie: 911 was terror attack (fact: 911 was an inside job, meaning the work of your loved government) lie: TV watching is of use (fact: television (TV) = tell a lie vision, a weapon for our minds, keeping it under MK ULTRA) half lie/half truth: earth is a stage where everyone plays rolls (fact: earth is stage, a freemasonry checkerboard, where both side, black and white are masons and humans both in politics and regular souls = the naive public gets daily played) lie: children are government to raise (fact: children are parents to raise, it takes 2 to make them, it takes 2 to raise them). Lie: we live already in the matrix (fact: we live since birth in BABYLON which is to become “matrix” as Man - us, must merge with machine aka take the mark of the beast and then matrix aka false reality becomes to be 100%) lie: humans are not intelligent enough (fact: it is forgotten fact, we all are intelligent, many have suffered the illness from this world, being indoctrinated by masons, cause who give us the school system which we have? masons did, because they need slaves). Lie: love is low standard and = lust (fact love is high standard as love means> John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Lie> do what thy wilt there is no body who has the right to judge you (fact> GOD SHALL JUDGE YOU AFTER YOU HAVE DEPARTED ON EARTH and Christians are also called to give out righteous judgment, therefore repent * born again * go and sin no more) lie: slavery is over (fact: slavery was never over, it just changes a little as we are no longer buy`d or sold, still prepared through school systems for our future slavery, succumb to our slave lives based on our free will) lie: BIBLE is man written and a fairytale (fact: BIBLE is written by GOD, through man, bible is not fairytale. BIBLE IS: BASIC INFORMATION/instruction BEFORE LEAVING EARTH = BIBLE. A book - yes, book which we all need as it is only one filled with information and instructions we all need for life on earth. Lie: Miss beauty contests around the world is about beauty of FEMALES (fact: these contests are about beauty of MALES IN DRAG) lie: Medical “virus” known as COVID 19 (facts: real VIRUSES are in Hollywood and kept secret: - THE TTM virus = being tare, trans, mason. Lie: There is no truth, no right nor wrong and all is allowed as long as you are happy. (fact: truth is easy to find, search: BIBLE + FREEMASONRY and expose masons in masonry). 28 lies, should i go on? This world ain´t deceived, out there to deceive? Topic we need to know: search in short: BIBLE + FREEMASONRY. Freemasonry and its plans/agendas/projections/ operations: project blue beam project MK ULTRA Operation Paperclip Operation Mockingbird and more….

[@dagoonite]

A friend sent this to me with just the message of "It's okay." She knows that I'm struggling with depression really badly and that basic functionality has been... rough. I clean when I can, but just doing the dishes is sometimes a red letter day. I see the mess that keeps trying to grow, and just looking at it saps my strength to do anything about it most of the time. And I know what she meant. It's okay. You aren't just being lazy. You're struggling, and there are people who understand. I really needed that today. About 3/4 of the way through the video, I got some cleaned up. Not as much as I'd like, but... it's better. Thank you.

[@catherinepetrich7618]

You are amazing. Congratulations for getting done what you got done. That takes a certain amount of courage and a lot of grit. Kudos! I know what it is like and I honor and respect you for pushing through... 💯 🤗👍

[@ani108pe]

You are amazing! You will do a bit a time, blessings

[@dplj4428]

Each night, give yourself an "okay" for each bit you cleaned or kept that way. Bit by bit.

[@alanbirkner1958]

@dagoonite--I'm on meds for depression, anxiety, mood swings, and more. Better Homes and Gardens isn't featuring you. Just wash 10 dishes, rinse and stack what you can. Pick up 10 pieces of dirty laundry, and journal. Later on, do a little more. If you have enough dirty laundry, do a load or two if you can. Sweep the kitchen floor, maybe. Pick up papers and trash, if you can. I use small garbage bags. Each one I fill and toss is a triumph. Tina, Al's wife

[@olagerta8199]

Congrats! 🎉

[@bhaaratsharma6023]

What an amazing business model is this. She gets a free service and you get paid by the viewers. Its a win win for everyone

[@nianix1141]

and she’ll have the cleaned up areas fucked up again in less than two months time. 😅😅😊😊😂😂

[@Karma20XX]

Your average KZbinr doesn't make that much, unfortunately. Though hopefully the referral links help.

[@melodyaceves7705]

Very true!

[@akap_987]

I love that as well. I rather watch this that negative story stuff on KZbin

[@50H3i1]

Some people are just too lucky . Imagine you make that big of a mess and someone comes and cleans it all for free

[@jjdjj5392]

Yes these are real problems. There was an elderly lady i helped a while back. Her bathroom was piled high of used toilet paper and crammed with stuff. I couldnt stand her having to live like that. I cleared it out and cleaned it so she could use it. I had to do it when she wasnt home. She agreed and a friend took her to the park and kept her busy. I got it done and cleaned her kitchen too. She was so happy to see those rooms cleaned up.What bothered me was ppl were bringing her food each week and what she didnt use would just rot. I asked those ppl to only bring over what she will use and eat. They wouldnt come in her house 'because of the smell'. Her utilities were eventually turned off, which was horrible. I really got onto her church she went to to help her and anyone i could. Her mind was going. Her dog died and finally the pastor came over to help her bury her dog. It was more than depression, it was dementia. She was normally a very clean person. To see her detriorate was devastating. The pastor finally got her in a nursing home. It took a ton of phone calls to get help. She had no support. It was awful. I also didnt charge to clean. Another thing she wasnt doing was taking her heart medication. She had a pacemaker. I cant believe how difficult it was for ppl to help her. About 4 months later she sadly passed away in the nursing home. Thank you so much for helping this person. You did a great job! The world needs more compassionate ppl like yourself. Thank you!

[@CainXVII]

Thank you for helping her. My dad died from Alzheimer's. He did not want to get help or go to the doctor and it took us quite a while to understand what was happening. It was very, very hard to get help for him or a home. Once he just walked out the door and was found in the suburbs on the other side of the city by some kind soul who just stopped him to ask how he was. I have often wondered about all these people who don't have close family members. Thank you for stepping up and helping, it really is needed.

[@Asma-]

​@@CainXVIIOh, my God, an unfortunate end. No one wants to die like this. After years of regularity, careselfe and extreme hygiene, you become demented and old. It is something stronger than you. You cannot resist it and you cannot absorb it until you ask for help, poor old woman😢

[@stardustsparkles22]

You did a just awesome job at helping this lady! Everyone should be so lucky to have someone like you around.💛👍

[@michaelbaughman8524]

That is just heartbreaking.

[@ritalawson7020]

Im thankful she passed away in a care home with nursing staff to care for her .

[@elhamamiri8]

I am from Iran and we celebrate beginning of spring every year and we call it Nourooz. Part of tradition is cleaning every corner of the house before new year. When I say every corner means nothing should be left unclean. Everything should be clean including everything in cabinets or closet. When I was a kid I hated it because my mom forced me to do some chores but now I really really appreciate it. The fact that u clean your house every year means u care about your health and well being and also your family members

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

I love that tradition!

[@suneater_zeef050]

man that sounds pretty nice. we sometimes all need a kick in the butt to clean

[@MuzafferEmreGüneş]

9:19 😢😢😢

[@carmenmegonnell9111]

WOW, I like that tradition. We did strict deep cleaning in spring, my mom loved to rearrange furniture so deep cleaning was done then too.

[@anitashaver125]

Sounds like a wonderful annual practice…

[@jerry4k]

as someone suffering from deep depression, i appreciate your work so much man. what people dont understand is that everyone can end up in this types of crisis. no matter how clean you are or how disciplined you are. mental illness is something that can cost all your qualities.

[@sheilamorgan3845]

If that's true....they do not need to be leaving there but need to be living somewhere where they can get help and not live in something like this.

[@ghostsamongus3370]

I have lived with depression most of my life and would never let my house get this bad. This is just someone being lazy and nasty

[@majestic-domination]

@@ghostsamongus3370 Then you haven't lived with depression your whole life. When you are engulfed by depression you fall down exactly like this and you lose all sense of purpose in life which in turn makes the idea of picking trash or doing anything pointless. I know because I was in the same situation after being abused by my religious family

[@ghostsamongus3370]

@@majestic-domination still no excuse to live in filth like this. I can understand things to a certain degree, but if someone let's it get this bad they were probably always like this

[@jerry4k]

​@@ghostsamongus3370 I apologize, but it seems like you may be looking at this situation from a rather personal standpoint. It's essential to remember that depression is a highly individual and subjective experience, and it cannot be generalized. The manifestations of depression can vary greatly from person to person. Passing judgment on whether someone's circumstances warrant their struggles is not appropriate. Depression is often accompanied by a complex blend of traumatic experiences from the past and unresolved issues that one may not have been able to cope with effectively. Each person's journey with depression is unique, and it's crucial to approach it with empathy and understanding. Instead of making assumptions, let's focus on supporting each other in our struggles and being compassionate listeners. Remember, mental health is intricate and requires sensitivity when discussing and dealing with these delicate matters.

[@35bam]

Man hearing you say you're autistic too was so cool. Sometimes I feel like cleaning is impossible but knowing you're autistic like me and do it so well is really cool. You also said it so casually. It was nice to hear. It should be normalized. Keep up the good work!!

[@romif1413]

Right? I mean he aready had my attention but I that point I was even more excited. I already saw him pop up earlier but now I definitely want to see more and subscribed.

[@judybutler5129]

Well said,my friend!

[@lifeinlilac161]

Yes! My 10 year old daughter is autistic. She was just diagnosed last year. Before then I just couldn't understand why some of the most mundane things (like the sound of a dishwasher running ) would set her off. It's nice to know she's not alone 💜

[@laminage]

That is a very brave thing to say. Did you have to get the exterminator in.

[@RftReacts]

I'm autistic too and I don't really understand how being autistic impedes you from doing normal things like cleaning. I'm happy you found inspiration don't get me wrong but him being autistic shouldn't matter tbh.

[@debgersh5555]

Please don't call yourself a moron, you're not, you do such an important job, you're wonderful 🌸

[@mghayes9489]

❤

[@zeejay-junejo]

Real moron is the guy who created all that mess. Sheesh how much of a lazy bastard could you be.

[@laminage]

Preach It Boo! I see these houses and when they go from "before" to "after" it's amazing. Sometimes these folks are so depressed and sad they don't know if they are coming or going. Also maybe they were traumatized by their childhood where they may have lived in filth and it's normal. Check out Aurikatarilna, she's amazing as well. Also remember on Roseanne, they had dirty laundry on the steps, and the like. It was supposed to be like that but even on The Conners, they still are living in semi mess.

[@evelynemalone91]

I paused your video to clean my kitchen. Bless you young man

[@brianpaul8572]

@@laminageI don’t know how people live like this?! How can they cook?!

[@meaghan929]

I think I'm going to "steam-roller" my sons tonight and if they don't like it, I'm going to say "suck it! devil worshipers!" and then spin-kick them out of my house! But seriously, this is 100% my new favorite channel. I'm a therapist and I admire your way of explaining mental illness and giving real world examples of how it affects people, and how we can show empathy even if we can't relate to others' challenges and suffering. Your sense of humor has me laughing at every video. I'm thrilled your channel and business is thriving.

[@neloku1]

500? 500?! You'd ONLY charge 500 for that quality with the mess that you started with. That'd be at least a grand or more ... and you did it for free! You sir are saint and the world needs more thoughtful people like you in it.

[@weegeeetime843]

for real

[@ayabokti161]

There's not enough money in the world for me to do this 🤢🤮🤮🤮💀

[@veronikamatic7327]

​@@ayabokti161 ö

[@vivienbassiray5617]

$500 that’s an unbelievable amount for all the excellent work you did . Here in Melbourne Australia cleaners charge $90 an hour for just normal domestic cleaning. That amount of cleaning would have been $3000 plus an extra fee for the maggots!

[@stratosphere8888]

yes more of him. he is a saint. a real act of love.

[@mydigitalspace13]

Finally someone who does not shame the house owner or give their homes weird names and yet think they are the world's best cleaner. This man is way more sensible and composed,fully aware of what he is doing and so humble.❤

[@shannoneg2000]

I so agree. He's so incredibly kind and compassionate to the home owners. He is also very educational, trying to help others understand the context and factors that go into this so that we can ALL be less judgmental towards those who are struggling.

[@foutchiedoutchie9978]

Well, he must get youtube money though, otherwise I fully agree. Cheers

[@nancyfahey7518]

And he loves cleaning.

[@sidlerm1]

​​@@foutchiedoutchie9978well, he is paying those clean-ups with his own money so not sure what your comment is supposed to mean

[@foutchiedoutchie9978]

@@sidlerm1Doing things for free is not always coming from good manners or good intentions, it can be a disguise. Just being sceptic. Like the proportions of income out of a youtube video for the free service can be out of proportion (the video can be very lucrative), it's a general thing for youtube. Like don"t be naive. cheers

[@edwinanixon5726]

My advice for her daughter is to have her mom go through all her dishes. She doesn't need all those dishes for herself. Break it down to three plates, cups, saucers. Then she won't be using every dish and if she does she won't feel overwhelmed in doing the dishes again. I know my mom felt this way before she went into a nursing home.she used a larger and medium pot for cooking. One frying pan and small amounts of cooking and eating utensils. My heart goes out to this woman. God bless you for helping her and her family.

[@vmuz3516]

I agree! Thank you! You know I should apply your advice to my home. Even thou there only 5 of us. Definitely make it easier on me as a mom

[@janevalentine6391]

Great idea...I'm 70 and I think I'll do that now 👍.

[@whyohwhy9679]

I agree. I had issues with too many dishes getting piled up so now I have 4 plates, bowls, forks, etc. Making that change helped a Lot.

[@shannonobrien9922]

That's actually good tip!

[@shirleyprobyn2405]

That need demolished, would not injure my health, hope he has a lot of injections, covid for sure, sick, I've cleaned house but this is contagis

[@softcandy22]

I like that no matter how filthy a house is, you don't put moral judgement on the person. You explain how much of a biohazard it is, and how you fix it, and the reasons it became that way, and somehow avoid blaming the person in any way

[@Moviebitesforyou]

Honestly, hearing you talk about sensory overload ( when something is too loud so your anxiety spikes ) made me feel not so alone. You're just incredibly wholesome, i love it :)

[@sarah_b_555]

@@dechinta YES, I get that too at work!!! Oof it's so bad sometimes.

[@leighscott1877]

I know you clean but do you also cook ?

[@HeatherAnne10]

Me too! ❤️

[@itscaro2231]

I have it too and I thought it was abnormal. I am so glad I’m not the only one!

[@abbeyh]

i really appreciate how fairly judgement-free you approached this home. I know it’s easy to see a house in this state and immediately ridicule the homeowner for “letting it get this bad”, but we really don’t know their life and they probably feel guilty enough as it is. You’re so kind for doing this

[@yucibe5663]

Abbey, yeah it doesn’t have to be like this! If they making this house this bad there is nothing wrong to them! For me they just been lazy to clean. If people as they go it won’t be like this bad. There’s solutions for everything.

[@abbeyh]

@@yucibe5663 i can’t tell if you’re agreeing with me or not haha. I don’t think they’re necessarily being “lazy” though. Mental and physical health play a huge role in this, and if theirs isn’t great it can make it very difficult to get the motivation to clean. we need to have empathy in situations like this

[@mariawhitehorse9535]

@yuicibe , mental illness is no joke. My mom is a hoarder and my daughter just teeny to her house and did just what this man did. Everything was thrown out because it could not be saved . I’m moving to where she lives ( another state) so I can keep an eye on her and keep her surroundings clean and livable. I’m 68 and mom is 86. So please don’t judge without knowing the circumstances.

[@lindagatti7796]

We are a complex species. As long as we don't endanger innocent lives and that I mean children and animals, then I hope you get the help you need to get your life back on track.

[@abbeyh]

@@lindagatti7796 i 100% agree !

[@blackdandelion5549]

Really happy that you discuss hoarding as it relates to trauma and explaining to the audience. It's not about being lazy or not caring.

[@LegendaryTwix]

It's weird having to explain to the world that some people need help but can't cry out or are simply ignored

[@uan9166]

And their family does not give a f, no help.

[@smokeydiamond489]

I bet it's laziness. Trauma is an excuse for that. All the hoarders and 500lb fatass landwhales say they been molested. I don't believe that.

[@blackdandelion5549]

@@uan9166 I want to speak to your comment as I believe you have not ever had to live or deal with a hoarder, let alone in an ongoing way for what may be years. You likely have no idea how many times the family has helped or tried to and when a professional comes in the hoarder doesn't curse at them, call them names, talk down to them, tell them how they are going to use this, that, and the other, make accusations of the person stealing from them when they lose things in the home, risk their own health repeatedly, and I could go on with things a family member or members of a hoarder have had to endure. Trying to get the person help. Calling adult services. It's the hoarders house and they can tell family member's to get the F out and never come back and as a family member of this person you can sometimes only take that kind of verbal abuse and maybe seeing your parent and childhood home or your sister/brother declining for years and years before you can't take the abuse on yourself anymore and you need to step away for your own mental health and your own life. That is what it is like being a family member of someone who hoards. The accusation this person's family does not give a F, when maybe they have given so much of themselves they have nothing more to give because the person sees nothing wrong with their behavior and doesn't want any help. Until you have lived it and lived the absolute heartbreak every time you go to your family member's home and are not even allowed to help pick up because you will get yelled at or accused of taking something they lost days ago you have no idea what it's like dealing with a hoarder. Maybe it would be 100X worse without the family doing all they could to this point. 99% of the time the state won't have them get treatment. They can refuse and live in unsanitary conditions. It's their place so they can tell any daughter, son, sister, brother, etc. to go F themselves and get off the property and while it hurts and tears the family apart . . . .there is nothing anyone can do. What kills you is when you have tried and tried for so many years to help someone and they don't want help and don't see any issue with living like this and you simply can't do anymore without taking from your own family, your own mental health, w/o risking bringing you kids to see grandma/grandpa living like this, but you can't risk your kids health and the family member blames you for never bringing the kids over bc "you don't want them to have a relationship with the kids" or w/e reason they say, but the blame is always not their issues. You can only do so much as a human being and give so much of yourself before experiencing caregivers fatigue. It kills you inside that your family member lives like this and there is not a dang thing you can do about it. Don't blame the family members for this person's issues as you have no idea what they may have been through with this person for years and years and years. The family members may very well be in therapy themselves from this behavior and the horrible things it can do to a family, not just the one person you see on the screen. You are judging people you don't even know for what took years to become the way it is, not a day. Maybe the family members need empathy and sympathy as they can't help this person with their behaviors either.

[@Synrgiii]

in some it is.

[@WhiskerWhodunits]

I am a hoarder. I hoard mainly because I am disabled, cannot walk really and my energy since being released from the hospital and skilled nursing is practically zero. I watch your videos to get ideas to share with my caregivers. We use APC now exclusively to santize. For cleaning we use Concentrated Simple Green because I have cats and am worried about them walking on the wet floor if we use any other cleaner. For my stainless steel sink I cannot afford Barkeeper's Friend, so I use Comet. Thank you kind sir for all you do whether it's cleaning up really horrible hoarding and the education you do. I do appreciate what you do, I used to in my younger days, but now, my caregivers make sure I live in a clean and safe environment.

[@Bugsy-dq2en]

I love how you have such a fun sense of humour, but always talk about the clients in such a respectful and sensitive way. You are clearly a very compassionate person and what you're doing is making such a huge difference to people's lives. - Also, my sister is autistic, so I totally get what you mean about the dishwasher noise!

[@vincentvangogh3634]

Not all heroes wear capes and you, Sir, are a true hero making the world a better place!!

[@mackiepimo-jwjones3019]

This is much more satisfying to watch than the Hoarders show on A&E. And I appreciate how you address the homeowners conditions instead of judging them.

[@teresaevans4840]

I agree, just getting to the cleaning helps my anxiety 😬 more calming!

[@misfittoy1316]

He should run the show! He’s amazing!!

[@nickiabbott5060]

Yesssss

[@wills5482]

You should judge them very harshly because of people like you that they'll keep doing it

[@JohnZombi88]

I used to watch Hoarders to get me motivated to clean when I was deep deep in a depression.

[@cathyb2204]

I'm so glad you are willing to call APS or whatever services are in your area. It's extreme, but necessary.

[@debrandw246]

My mother was a hoarder. My aunt was a hoarder. Several in the family were. I did not realise it is a hereditary thing. I am just the opposite. A clean freak. I did this to my mom's house many times. I would have to clean a path to get through it to clean it. You are a Godsend Sir. Bless you for doing this.

[@jennytaylor3324]

That musta been so tough in top of the grieving process, and everything else you had to do. Did you find it made it harder, or was it a welcome distraction?

[@elephantsradorable7689]

Hoarding is considered an OCD disorder and some mental disorders are hereditary. I wonder if it's also a nurture thing? If you grow up like that are you more likely to become one?

[@stevennguyen4993]

Yep. My grandmother and mother are quite hoarders too. Things just don't make it to the trash, but I don't think that having three kids helped at all. Now that I'm on my own, I'm trying to be more of a minimalist. My weakness tends to be furniture. Empty corner? Get a small table. Small table? Get a table lamp. Got a new job? I need a work computer table, a brand new chair, and a cabinet. And in the end, these end up being cluttered because I use them as storage spaces more than what I had originally intended them to be.

[@RG-CooperTrooper]

Maybe it's not hereditary. Someone linked hoarding with narcissism. Look up NPD and Carol Burnett sketches 'The Family' (as a brake), then Ross Rosenberg interview 'The UGLY Truth About Gaslighting, Brainwashing ...' Narcissist hoarder doesn't want to part with anything because people do leave them but things don't, so they hold on to the, like if their life would depend on it.

[@dfirth224]

I think some hoarders have Aspergers, which is hereditary.

[@knockpainter]

When you said you're an autistic person I was like... Woah. I mean... It's so nice to see someone like myself doing something that they know how do do perfectly with all the nuances and stuff. Who can explain things the way you can understand clearly. Who know their weak spots and who accepted them, doesn't forsing themself to do them and also explains them to others. That's a special form of passion. Your work is amazing and extremely motivational. And the fact that you put your time and effort on helping someone in need for free... I mean... man... my heart literally melts away. Thank you for everything.

[@shannonfbc1]

I don't understand how she was able to use that kitchen without getting sick. So glad you were able to make it safer

[@ecyor0]

When life beats you down, and no-one is there to help, and you're living paycheck to paycheck with no avenue to improvement available, you will be astounded how well you can adjust to a new normal. You don't even realize how much you've acclimated to being... less, until circumstances conspire to improve your living conditions.

[@nathalieli7617]

Oh trust me, it can get to you, and inhaling all of that without opening any windows will affect your health.

[@xoresgaminghub5412]

​@@ecyor0nonono, no amount of beating can get you to accept THIS low if you are normal human being, this has to be some kind of mental sickness

[@MainInternetUser]

At this point surprised she didn't have maggots up her arse

[@h1t0k1r1]

@@xoresgaminghub5412she does have a mental illness. She’s a hoarder.

[@thetherrannative]

This channel is making me seriously look into getting a job as a house cleaner while I'm in school. I did a HUGE house clean for a friend once (their house was very badly taken care of and they had a lot of cats, so you can imagine what types of messes there were) and it was so crazy satisfying. Consider yourself a proper inspiration, Mac.

[@BlueStarise]

Just to throw in some advice as a biologist, 70% isopropyl alcohol is actually preferable to 97%. I know it seems like the higher concentration makes more sense, but ~70% is the most effective concentration in killing things. Also that won't sterilize anything, just disinfect. Good luck (:

[@susiethomas6909]

Good to know! What is the difference between sterilizing and disinfecting?

[@Lashlove16]

Yes can you please explain

[@luckylunaloops]

@@susiethomas6909 I wanted to know as well, so I did a web search. I found a site that provided the following information: Disinfecting and sterilizing are both types of decontamination, a process that makes something safe to touch. The purpose is to kill enough germs so the risk of infection is extremely low. Disinfectants can kill most viruses and fungi. While disinfectants can kill bacteria, they may not be able to treat bacterial spores, which lay dormant. Overall, sterilization is the most advanced form of decontamination. Sterilization removes all microorganisms. Methods of sterilization may include: pressurized steam (autoclaving) hydrogen peroxide gas ethylene oxide (EtO) gas ionizing radiation (typically used for medical equipment) dry heat cabinets (for medical instruments) infrared radiation advanced filtration

[@BlueStarise]

@@luckylunaloops Explained it perfectly. As for the alcohol concentration, there needs to be a certain amount of water present for the solution to actually pass into bacteria, etc. Turns out ~70% is just about the perfect amount of water to alcohol ratio to pass into bacteria and kill them. Also keep in mind that when you mix 70% isopropyl alcohol with more water, you're diluting it further and making it less effective. I would suggest keeping a spray bottle with nothing but 70%ipa in it to use as a disinfectant. 2-10% bleach is also a very good disinfectant.

[@summersojourner]

Thank you for addressing this in this post.

[@rachelosullivan9311]

As someone who suffers with depression, it gets to a point where living is almost too hard so the last thing you can do is clean. People like you are the best people. No judgement. Just help

[@MAZZAR0TH]

Mate those maggots is disgusting. No excuses for that.

[@TylerLee42089]

No excuses for laziness

[@CaptSoapy]

​@scriptura8612 it's not an excuse. It's an explanation. If you don't understand it, that's fine. I hope you never do. But it happens. Willingly denying it is just chosing to he ignorant. I'm happy you have never been this low in your life but unfortunately, others have.

[@teeosp2577]

Speechless.

[@Tonio500]

you are correct. But also, if you know psychology then this solved her problem for no cost. So why not continue this behaviour?

[@allisontreulich1951]

It always makes me sad to see the conditions some people live in - hoarding is a terrible illness, and I'm so glad that there are people like you out there, who don't judge, but just try to help. Great job!!

[@suecarbajal1199]

I love you naming hoarding as an illness.

[@allisontreulich1951]

@@suecarbajal1199 I also find hoarding fascinating and have studied it a bit. As best I can understand, having things around them is a form of comfort and protection - it keeps anxiety and depression at bay. Just ripping it all away and cleaning up can make the anxiety worse to the point where they can't take it anymore, and bad things happen.

[@dorisbrinkerhoff8124]

be care full

[@annb8999]

If I live in a filthy house my anxiety will go through the roof I could not take that

[@bernardveronique5609]

@Salty Vixen Podcast ,

[@RobinDeeter]

Just stunning! I'm sure that this poor lady and her family were very grateful to you. You're right; a service like that would normally cost at least $500 because most people wouldn't clean it for less than that since it was a biohazard. Your compassion and concern shine through. Working my way through your videos here.

[@lentoycontento-w7i]

I guess you wanted to say 5000 $...

[@bryansalkeld8485]

My mom and Dad were terrible hoarders (which I believe goes hand in hand with uncleanly, unsafe living conditions) and I've spent the last 2+ years in my off time helping them do what you are doing in these videos. It is a daunting, often thankless, extremely physically and mentally demanding task... Kudos to you sir.

[@Edith.G.G.]

Yes, Haarding and Diogenes Syndrome really destroy lives, families, houses, economies, etc. They consume the mind, time and life of those who suffer from it and those around them.

[@mghayes9489]

God Bless you. 🙏

[@Sterling044]

Love your courage 💪

[@celtickitty6547]

I hope that they can also get counselling for their hoarding. Without their introspection, most hoarders just go back to what they have always done. You are doing a great undertaking by helping them & I hope that they can appreciate what you have done & change.

[@Cole_Cross]

I've spent my last 3 years (no job, just THIS SHIT caretaking for her 94/dementia) going through my gmas house. She is a CLEAN HOARDER. 70 YEARS OF SHIT. I'm at my wits end. I can't do anymore. The garage is killing me.

[@ruthiezophia7118]

I like when you narrate while you work it's very informative and I like the way you discuss how hoarding is an illness and that her house is like this because of depression I think a lot of people need to hear that

[@chanel113]

Me too

[@jodybogdanovich4333]

Amen. Chronic illness + PTSD + depression = hoarding.

[@anniemarie4120]

Yes, it’s almost always attached to mental illness. People don’t ask to be mentally ill. If they could wave a wand and be rid of it, they would do it in a second. They’re trapped in their own brain.

[@marinashear3818]

Also, she had multiple surgeries and is now barely mobile. I wish I did not understand that, but I do. I’m facing my first shoulder replacement in 6-7 weeks (12-14 months total recovery time), I need the other shoulder replaced, as well, then I’m looking at both hips needing replacement, then rods & screws in my lower spine. My husband works almost 7 days/week, and cleaning is not his forte, plus, he says it’s not in our budget to hire a maid service. I do whatever I can-sometimes laundry; I sit on a rolling stool, then pick up clothing items with a toy “grabber” and place them in the washer. Some would judge us by our home, but we do what we can when we can. I cannot begin to describe what a blessing you are to people who find themselves in these situations. Rock on, Punk Cleaner!

[@malzimus]

@@marinashear3818 I'm sorry to hear that. If you haven't already, might you strongly consider finding a Functional MD and/or really good naturopathic Dr. to see about naturally approaching healing? Have you ever heard of high quality beef collagen and possibly beef colostrum together for some joint and health benefits? The work and formulations of Dr. Christina Rahm are quite amazing, she's on YT, Instagram, FB, other socials, etc. I'd be open to communicating via email or something, if you're interested in hearing more. Either way, all the best to you and yours! 💐🙏

[@reginastoltz3629]

I have never let my house get this bad to the point of maggots. I used to be able to keep up on the housework but since my mom has fallen 3 times due to a stroke, im Over at her house cleaning, bathing, cooking, etc.all the time. Plus, I have my own health issues, being heart related. My brother mentioned it yesterday, that my house was starting to smell like pee and poop.( He meant the cat litter needed changing). So he came over and changed it, swept, dumped trash, etc. He got on me about my housekeeping and I explained to him that I am handling it. I talked to my mom and on Wed, she is going to be on her own so I can get stuff done in my house. But its difficult being a caregiver for a parent, and having health and mental issues of your own. Usually I watch an episode or 2 of hoarders and that gets me motivated. But when your exhausted,you HAVE no motivation to do ANYTHING. So I can COMPLETELY understand how it got this way. No judgement from me!!!

[@deborahcavel-greant6155]

Bless you! I'm in the opposite situation now. After many years of caring for my disabled husband, he's now in long-term care and COVID affected my heart, almost completely disabling me, so my adult son now takes care of me, despite having serious health challenges of his own. I am SO appreciative of all he does, because I know how difficult it is for him. I've watched several of this man's videos and I think he's *wonderful*! I'm autistic as well, and it's fantastic to see such a positive, productive and compassionate person who is on the spectrum. We're not aliens. We may have unique ways of looking at the world, but many of us have wonderful gifts to share!

[@SummerOf1987]

Maybe your brother can also help your mum? ❤

[@nmartin5551]

Im glad your brother helped you. Maybe he can help more

[@dawnvickerstaff]

I've shared your wonderful kind and knowledgeable video with my husband. He and I are concerned about his ex-wife and grown daughter who is also autistic. They are both suffering from her mother's hoarding. You cannot walk from the front door to the back of the house without having to move things aside. The kitchen is a duplicate of this one or worse. There is a terrible odor in the house. We are so concerned that we are considering reporting to the Environmental Health Office here in England. She would not accept help from us. It would have to come from somewhere official. Honestly, what you say in your videos is so direct, matter-of-fact, and yet so compassionate I almost wish we could import you to help. As it is, your videos have already been a great help in giving our concerns a context. Thank you so very much.

[@melissasites1044]

Mental health needs must be addressed, so that the person does not feel attacked. Even when the living conditions are dirty, the person may feel guilt, shame, or even panic, that can be compounded if the "helpful" actions feel too abrupt or disorienting to the person. Moving too quickly can trigger self destructive behavior in the person. Your concern is good, but please proceed with caution and respect, even though the exwife's behavior may not seem rational.

[@dovie2blue]

Yes please do contact the agencies that can start to help them. I know there are compassionate people in the UK!!

[@Zephyr315]

I'd certainly consider reporting to her local Council's adult social services team. Especially if there's a vulnerable person in the home. It's not just for elderly people. And, if possible, encourage his ex-wife to see her GP to help treat the root cause of the hoarding. X

[@jessicafalcon8700]

I love that you don’t put music over your videos and we just hear your narration or the sped up cleaning sounds. It’s really relaxing and actually calms my anxiety a bit. Thank you for these videos ❤

[@MaryLouLord1]

Same!!!!

[@nn_ms4058]

True this kind of videos really help my anxiety and sleep

[@janiceshira91]

I too enjoyed watching with no music

[@53sheri]

I hate videos with music in the background. Usually not my taste and it is usually so loud it's hard to hear the narrator.

[@janiceshira91]

@@53sheri I just Mute and then enjoy them

[@trower64]

This man is such an amazingly kind, charitable, hard working hero. Thank you from America!

[@leeannelincoln3389]

Sponsorship pays him, so it's not really for free.

[@kathrynpatterson7255]

@@leeannelincoln3389 whatever he's earning in sponsorships, it's not nearly enough. Amazing dedication and hard work!

[@suestanley7352]

What an amazing job! What an amazing man!❤❤❤❤❤

[@allisonholmes7024]

You’ve got to make a go fund me so we can support, this is beyond compassionate. This is so heartwarming.

[@BigballsTerrence]

🤣🤣 You realise people make money of KZbin yeah? He probably made 5k at minimum from this video. Get educated

[@noobmaster3763]

@@BigballsTerrence how can someone be so negative

[@Veriouz]

dont think its being negative, it's just the fact he does these jobs for "free" because he makes 5-50x what he would charge in youtube ad revenue. it's a win for him and a win for the person he's cleaning for, putting a link to support him is fine, just not supporting him under the impression that he's not profiting massively from it.@@noobmaster3763

[@BigballsTerrence]

@@noobmaster3763 How is that negative? She clearly implied he makes no money from this as it's free, but he gets thousands in ad revenue. Stating that isn't negative lmao. You're just a m0ron if you think so.

[@BigballsTerrence]

@@noobmaster3763 truly a noob.

[@DreamingCatStudio]

There’s no words big enough for what you do or how well you do it. I’m on a limited income, kinda out of shape, can’t afford a housecleaner and you INSPIRE me to clean. I never learned the products to use, so I’m so grateful to learn from you what works. Thank you.

[@markharrisllb]

One thing is for sure, you ain’t work-shy. I’m gobsmacked that you were doing this in your own. You are genuinely a good man.

[@SuzyBenz]

Thank you for helping & cleaning this person’s home. You’re a good human.

[@AnxiousFork]

You gave this person their life back! They were probably in such a dark and low place with no clue on how to get back from it. They just got a second chance.

[@dia.ko08]

I really appreciate you mentioning where you set the boundaries (fridge cleaning, nooks and crannies and so on). It's really helpful when I am helping my relatives clean. I don't have to do everything just the most important things.

[@Scythe1827]

The amount of times you said "Oh hey, more dishes!" cracked me up every single time. Honestly this is me since I myself am primarily responsible of dishes in my household.

[@suzieseabee]

I can do the dishes, turn around and there are more. How does that happen?

[@Scythe1827]

@@suzieseabee I know right! It's like a living curse lol

[@MokaiamI]

So funny.

[@kathyhowland3971]

I laughed too, I think it was the delivery. 😂

[@loganshugg8531]

He missed one at 32:52

[@landraliebling5699]

The fact that you are even attempting to clean this house/kitchen shows how awesome you are, so I don’t think you have to feel like you need to explain or justify how you do ANYTHING in this!!!! Don’t let people make you feel bad about “wasting” anything! You are improving the world, and the life of this person and I applaud and admire you!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳🥳🥳🥳🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@debbiehayward4703]

What a kind, loving, selfless, brave!!! man you are to do this task for another human being! A good hearted man you are, sir!! Thank you for what you do!♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@landraliebling5699]

@@debbiehayward4703 you are right!!! Totally agree!! He’s awesome and so is his cleaning and sense of humor!!!!!!!

[@starladixon9656]

Yes.....

[@77462377]

Yes, You took the words right Out of my Mouth, I Admire😍💖 people who does this type of work, and he was helping someone who couldn't pay no one, Bless This Person 🙏🏾....

[@landraliebling5699]

@@77462377 totally admire him, yes!!!!! God bless him and you!!

[@TheMeganExperience]

I love that you leave in the soft sounds of cleaning instead of overlaying music. It's much more relaxing.

[@cheyennescottage]

Totally agree!!!

[@lazybelphegore6748]

You have a heart of gold, and you will have a jewel in your crown when you get to heaven. It is beyond kindness what you are doing for this lady. This is actually a real mental illness and this is evidence of that. You know that she is beyond mortified and ashamed. These people usually do need outside intervention and usually in an extreme way. I am a recovered hoarder and I have had two consecutive hoards. (I rented both apartments from the same landlord- he cleaned the first one, but I cleaned the secomnd one myself. But that is not very common. I got psychiatric help, including medicine and a couple years of therapy. I was so grateful to my landlord for cleaning the first one that I insisted on cleaning the second one myself. (With hauling away provided by him). Mine was way worse than this; yes I had all these vermin: but also mice and raccoons. It took me two months working almost every day (at least 40 hours a week).

[@dovie2blue]

Lord Almighty I am so happy you are better!! You were in danger with those raccoons!! ❤❤❤

[@DeathMelodies]

Deaths and murders in my family enabled the hoarding habit to come back to my mother. Her kitchen isn't as bad as this, but I am watching and listening and taking tips to hopefully unravel it in time. I'm sick, but I can do it a little by little, with patience and effort. It's helpful just to watch these sorts of videos and get a game plan going.

[@PoorLittleRubberBoy]

Around 4:07 - "even if it could be saved like I'm not going to. I'm not cleaning a pan full of 50 000 live maggots in it. " I'm 100% on your side. Thank you for your good work and all the best to people who need help.

[@Mrs.Frankenstein]

No matter the situation, it's so sad to know that someone is living in that. Watching these makes me realize my dirty house isn't as dirty as I thought. But you are doing God's work sir and I applaud you ❤️

[@kagarafey588]

I couldn't imagine this being my kitchen and the amount of stress relief I would feel seeing what you have done. It's not even my house and I feel a ton of stress off my chest. ❤

[@traveling_bookseller]

I have OCD and this is so relaxing. I have 2 children on the spectrum so whenever you explained things, I understood it. Thank you.

[@Jr-md8fg]

I hear "I have ocd and.." every single day by at least 2 or more people.

[@traveling_bookseller]

@@Jr-md8fg I say I don’t have it, I just had exacting parents. But OCD is quicker. 😀

[@Jr-md8fg]

@@traveling_bookseller yes it's a colloquialism these days I hearu

[@traveling_bookseller]

@@Jr-md8fg I mean, it’s weird, doctors give me a diagnosis, but 20 years ago they simply call it work ethic.

[@joanneentwistle7653]

After this pandemic, I would not be surprised if there are more people with a hoarding problem than we know. Thank you for being non-judgemental and kindly helping this person. Her mental health will be greatly improved when she sees this clean kitchen! I am autistic too, and in my case the sound of a vacuum cleaner is hard for me to deal with.

[@nancy9478]

My daughter would jump on the couch and cover her ears when she was little.

[@chrissiewindsor]

I’m dragged down to a state of inertia by illness, Rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyalgia and stage 4 cancer. I haven’t got a cleaner because I’m too embarrassed, but boy, my little flat is a palace compared to how some of your poor clients have ended up. (The maggots made me throw up, literally.) you have inspired me to get stuck in & change the way I live. I need to throw out most of my clothes, I’m agoraphobic & only go out to medical appointments, that will help enormously, & I need to throw away a lot of stuff that I can’t even remember the provenance of.Once I’ve done all that & made room to put my feet without falling, (I do a lot of that,) I’m hoping that I’ll be inspired enough to carry on, though it’s very slow work for me. At least I won’t be such a hoarder any more & won’t be ashamed to hire a cleaner for the things I cannot do, thanks to the arthritis. You must have a beautiful heart to go through what you do without a word of judgement, God bless you.

[@chezarose]

Just do a little at a time. I try to work on one room at a time. Sending you a virtual hug.

[@nicolab2075]

Hope it's going well xxx

[@junedunne]

Good plan! Every thing you do, is one thing done... our hero here says break it down into smaller tasks!

[@cynharman6866]

Don’t feel that you can’t get a cleaner I have cleaned for people over the years and I would rather be able to see a vast improvement than just move dust around .

[@zabi_aka]

I was in the beginning stage of hoarding and making my house into a dumpster, but thankfully my bf took me out of that. Watching your videos makes me appreciate the help i received even more deeply 🙏

[@PresidentMercury]

What steps or actions did he take to help you? I might have to help someone but I am struggling with what the right and most effective methods.

[@zabi_aka]

@@PresidentMercury at first he tried to throw everything out but i rebeled so he knew it was futule 🤣 so then he just helped me clean regularly, and eventually i was ashamed if my trashy house when he came by so i started doing it by myself too! Then when we decided to move in together he helped me pack and sort through things and suggested to let go of one or two things at a time that he saw i didn't use and didn't have much attachment to. I still don't let him touch certain things at all, but when i try to buy stuff he will ask me to think about it (can we use something we already have instead, can we lice without that thing at all, just sit on the decision so it's not becomes impulsive purchase) so i think I'm doing better. But also it's important to know that I'm not a very bad case!! ( i don't think i am, i hope I'm not... Haha) I don't know if this will help you, but i hope it helps you find a direction!

[@KlancyP]

As a custodian, this was very comforting and therapeutic to watch. Thank you for showcasing your work 🙏🏾

[@taintedtoaster]

The amount of professionalism and empathy you bring to your work and the person living here is really admirable.

[@LoudMoon33]

That first minute where you had no gloves on gave me so much anxiety - thank you for helping those in need!

[@Djenifer31]

Same! I was just at the beginning of the video and came to see the comments to see if he eventually got gloves on and thanks God he did 😆

[@Djenifer31]

@@jillianthorpe7672 I bet an arm and a leg you wouldn't ever be able to do 1% of what he does

[@crybebebunny]

My youngest has Autism and so do I. They enjoy the white noises, the dishwasher, the fan, and other things just before they go to sleep. Thank you ❣️for these videos. They are helping me. I am a level 2 or 3 hoarder, in some instances a level 7 some 1. I am fighting with myself to get better. I don't want to live like this.

[@Idaemily20]

This was such a good voiceover; you kept anticipating every question that arose, you addressed the issue if hoarding (and other mental and physical issues) so respectfully and your sense of humor is great. So thank you for that. Oh, and for the actual cleaning and the filming of the process - thanks for that too. 😊

[@amischair]

I appreciate you bringing awareness to autism. My son is also high functioning autistic. Your humor is almost exactly like his. 😂😂 Love how you are using your talent and knack for detailed cleaning to help others.

[@Lava_Lizard]

I 100% could not do this. It would gross me out way too much. I'm just thankful for people like you who can do this for people.

[@maryseman7019]

Normal people are sooooo lucky! They can't even imagine what it's like to not be able to do the usual day-to-day tasks.

[@jeannesprouse6151]

My mom was a hoarder. When she died, my brother got the house. He spent a few years cleaning it up and making it livable. Then he started collecting his own stuff. I struggle with hoarding tendencies. Your videos help me.

[@willworkforyarn4893]

You have the perfect voice for narrating!! Great job cleaning that kitchen!!

[@hakunamatata7941]

Сега като каза... Наистина! 😀

[@katherinewren9906]

Ayyy! I'm also autistic and I also handwash my dishes. Part of it is a habit I developed after I first moved out on my own, part of it is rarely having access to dishwashers, part of it is knowing they'll come out looking and being more clean if I do it myself. Dishwasher sounds don't bug me but we all have different triggers. Respect, my dude.

[@chrissilee785]

I really don’t think I could’ve done cleaned this without gagging to death. You did a great job.

[@RS54321]

I couldn't even handle the oven cleaner fumes...they're so toxic, I'm surprised he didn't have a proper respirator for that.

[@MaryellenDodge]

@@RS54321 that version isn’t nearly as harsh. It’s the fume free

[@RS54321]

@@MaryellenDodge Oh, is it? That's good!

[@beverleecarrell510]

Are these people just stinking lazy??

[@wendelinharrison9571]

I’m revisiting this video after a year and wondering how the lady is doing. It’s always the “little touches” that get me in these homes..her pretty dishes and canisters with the blue pattern…the Pepsi decorations…she never in a million years expected the chaos in her home and life. Stuff happens beyond our control. You definitely made things better for her.❤

[@Margar02]

I prefer your videos with the voice overs, as opposed to your older ones with just music. I enjoy your explanations of what you're doing and why, and your oddball humor. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@natalialopes719]

The world needs more people like you. Many times not even the family helps out the way you just help this person out.

[@ellenfields-sischka7441]

What a kind man you are. Thanks for helping others.

[@jennifermoody6987]

Every time he said "Oh hey more dishes" I got more and more tickled.. I love it!!😂😂

[@daysfool]

Sometimes people have something happen in their life and things just get out of control. Thank you for what you did for her.

[@michelecallahan1444]

Have you ever vomited when cleaning?

[@Carol-wj4gw]

Maybe a form of Dementia, definitely a mental issue.

[@kg6801]

​@@michelecallahan1444Yes.

[@spamhead80]

Do you ever get updates on the families that you do this cleaning for? I'm curious about how this woman and her daughter are doing several months later (hopefully at least slightly better). Thanks for the videos, it's extremely nice to see someone being generous and kind in this messed up world.

[@debramamula9924]

I was wondering same thing.

[@loridemann6699]

Me too, ever thought of doing follow up episodes after a few months or a year? You have such a strong stomach to do this work!

[@LE123LE123]

Seeing people do this restores my faith in humanity. Thank you for showing this person compassion. I hope she finds help to manage her life given everything she is dealing with.

[@misst.e.a.187]

It truly takes a special kind of person.

[@athenamitchell8213]

Thank you for helping so many people who obviously need help... You are an angel 😇 I am so glad you do these videos... And stay very compassionate to the people you are helping. I always liked watching hoarders but they are pretty cruel sometimes... You have also motivated me to get some of my own cleaning done, i had been putting off. Im a single mom with a 4 month old baby girl. I also have a 18 yr old girl, but she doesnt live with us. My daughters are the only people i have in the world really. Taking care of my baby 24 7 by myself day and night has me worn out beyond belief. Thanks for everything you do... Including giving me a lil motivation 😂

[@kimlengning8859]

I hope this woman gets the support and compassion she deserves. Maybe this clean-up will lift her spirits and encourage her.

[@teresaminick1169]

Nope, couldn't do this, no way. You are a tough guy. My favorite punk cleaner! Lol Btw, I really enjoy the quiet, natural sounds of your cleaning, & no distracting music like most others use.

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

The "punk cleaner" thing is going to stick. I can feel it!

[@teresaminick1169]

@@MidwestMagicCleaning yep!

[@kropotkinnie]

as someone with OCD, autism, and ADHD who hoards and has panic attacks trying to get rid of even the smallest things, and has had a bedroom look even worse than this kitchen (slowly trying to improve it) seriously man you're amazing for this. undoubtedly made this person's year. NT people like to blame us and call us lazy or trashy but never understand what it's like to be in our shoes and how hard we actually Do try.

[@oneof134]

At lesst I hope you don't have maggots and mice

[@meganbessenbacher7107]

Blessings for progress 🙏🏻 ✨️ One minute, one hour, one day at a time!

[@Synrgiii]

how do u afford a plae to live? and you can admit and be aware of your disorder and do nothing about it? i live in a van. so stfu

[@PankoBreading]

You got this 🫂🫂🫂

[@BanditoGames]

I have all that you have and blaming hoarding on having those things is disrespectful as fk. Hoarding has nothing to do with having autism. ADHD. Hoarding is being extremely lazy and having emotional attachment trauma

[@frankrueger8538]

Yours is the most remarkable cleaning video I have ever seen; the horror you tackle, your methods, your industry are just astonishing to me. Thanks for a glimpse of who you are, what you do, and what is possible. Amazing. Thank you. And courageous. Did I mention courageous?

[@katiegiles4874]

Oh my god a man that not only knows how to clean but also puts time and effort into it! Amazing. Didn't know that was a thing. Job well done

[@MrGrumpyGills]

Yep, men like that exist - probably more than you know ;)

[@ditherdather]

Hoarders are fortunate that there's even a business like this which will come and make your home safe. A lot of hoarders end up with their homes condemed because they're deemed uninhabitable. This had to be on the cusp, if not already deemed a health hazard by the Health Dept. God bless you for what you do, sir. You give second chances, deservedly or not. Subscribed.

[@Hobistrawberryberry]

It’s a fine line to draw between love and kindness and unfortunately there isn’t a good outcome for hoarders. Because They can’t keep their trash and they don’t need to be coddled. It’s either they accept the cleaning or APS comes in. Personally, APS is usually better than living in maggots and feces encrusted toilet paper. It’s infuriating all around.

[@kg6801]

​@@HobistrawberryberryBecause treating someone like a human being is coddling them? I'm struggling to understand what the problem is with the original comment. "There isn't a good outcome for hoarders" isn't entirely accurate, many can accept cleaning help and treatment, it's not all like an episode of Hoarders.

[@cherrychriestenson3319]

I appreciate the fact that you did all this vieaning for free but going the extra mile to replace her microwave is over the top! God Bless!😊

[@maxeedamachine865]

I was a healthcare worker for 45 years . And I have seen a lot, but you Sir are no moron!!! I have an autistic 24 yr old son, who is just as kind and intelligent as you….. what a wonderful person you are for doing this for someone else. I subbed and I adore you!! Next time try straight vinegar on all glass surfaces

[@freezedriedzombi8242]

@@kelleydeclue4100 bleach would be very bad for him to be inhaling so frequently, especially if he used it for cleaning everything. And yes he is a saint :) sorry if I seemed rude, have a good night !

[@deedawson6074]

@@freezedriedzombi8242 What bleach?

[@hannah.kate.]

I’m autistic and the exact opposite of you - I need a dishwasher because doing dishes by hand immediately makes me gag and I can’t do more than a couple without straight up vomiting, but here I am watching biohazard cleaning without batting an eye 😂 You’re doing some incredible work here and I can’t imagine how this lady must’ve felt after this, it probably changed her life and hugely helped her mental state having a lovely sparkling clean home for the first time in years. All power and love to you, you are amazing!!

[@object1084]

If more people in the world were like you Buddie the world would be a better place to live I take my hat off to you for the help you have given to this Lady God bless you

[@garlicgalore]

I appreciate how you speak about this task straightforwardly and without passing judgement. I have cleaned in homes where I could tell someone was having a problem emotionally or mentally or physically and what they needed was just good hands-on help to get past the hurdle, and maybe brainstorming to figure out some ways to move forward. It is heartwarming to see your caring and detailed attention to this person and her need for a sanitary, safe kitchen. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jamesbooth8866]

I understand how this could happen my daughter is a horder I have to watch her she will save every thimg i.throw it out she lived with my ex-husband and destroyed his bath room ian booth

[@jamesbooth8866]

I meant hoarder

[@jamesbooth8866]

And every thing she is going to live with her again

[@LRCW1]

God bless you. I would not have been able to clean that kitchen without gagging and puking my guts up. Again God bless you for being able to do this and being so kind.

[@kategwynne4658]

There is something therapeutic about watching cleaning being done. Thanks, I find it relaxing.

[@deborahcaldwell9775]

Your ability to focus on the problem until it’s done well, in layers, is beautiful. Thanks for showing us how you did the work.

[@Steve_Marsden]

I had to do this exact same thing for someone recently. It was disgusting and surprisingly emotional. Here are a few things I used to make the ordeal a bit easier: I used a shop vac with a HEPA filter bag for the dry maggots and then Krud Kutter degreaser for the stuck on stuff. Krud Kutter is amazing. I used a Bissell steam shot to blow gunk out of crevices, but I didn’t trust it to sanitize. I used a quat sanitizer (Steramine) like in hospitals and restaurants on both the final clean surfaces and all the clean dishes. It’s more effective than a bleach solution and doesn’t smell like rubbing alcohol. I got a razor blade scraper with a plastic blade to use on the laminate counters without scratching. I was skeptical, but it worked out great! I had to use incense at first for the smell. When I did the fridge, even though I was wearing a mask, I had to put Vick’s vaporub under my nose. I got extra garbage bags and packed them light. Food items are heavy and I did NOT want a torn bag, either by me or by the pickup guy at the curb. I made sure to do the job the day before trash day. I brought my supplies in a clean plastic storage tote with a lid and then put clean dishes inside and on top until I could sanitize some other surfaces. This is great work, MMC! I can’t wait to see your next project!

[@celestewatson4874]

A great explanation of process! Thanks for doing this for another 🥰

[@maryannanderson2213]

You used a mask and Vick's VapoRub and incense just so you could stand to be in the house long enough to clean it. I just wonder how on earth the resident managed to actually LIVE there! I shudder to even imagine trying to lie down and go to sleep in this house.

[@gloriagomez3182]

Pero este hombre usa papel!! Mucho mejor un estropajo,una bayeta,...el papel no arrastra, ni arranca la sociedad, total doble trabajo.

[@R.Williams]

@@maryannanderson2213 He usually uses cloth and explained why he was using paper towels this time.

[@serbiancapybara2.068]

Very good cleaning. I think people who let their homes get to this state should also be encouraged to go to therapy after it's clean.

[@Seven2day7]

He found his calling to the world. It takes a special skilled individual to clean bio hazard. Most people would have tore out and remodeled the entire kitchen. Bravo Sir you are one in billion.🎉🎉🎉 I have watched many hoarder shows and never seen one like this one. This video motivated me to go clean my garage and basement.

[@sheila4475]

I just discovered this video, and I am amazed. I am a hoarder and I have tried and gotten overwhelmed and given up for years. This video has given me hope and inspiration. Thank you so very much. I am going to try again.

[@karenashton5053]

My advice is clean one square foot at a time. Take it one small step at a time. Don’t look at the big picture just one step forward.

[@nicolab2075]

How's it going for you?

[@sheila4475]

@@karenashton5053 Thank you I appreciate all advice.

[@sheila4475]

@@nicolab2075 I am doing my best, so far I got 7 bags out and 4 boxes that's half of one room here.

[@carolferguson]

You can do it! Let’s both take one section at a time😊

[@consoledollz1688]

My son is 5 and has autism, this brought me joy. Hopefully he grows up to be as funny, kind and resourceful as you!! This was the funniest hoard clean video we’ve seen.

[@lmiller1413]

My son is 29 and has ASD. When he was almost 4, I wondered if he would ever talk. I wondered what he thought. People really didn't think he was going to be able to do much.😢 I just kept working with him. Auditory integration therapy with Sharon Hurst was the key for him.. plus many other speech interventions. Fast forward. He graduated in the top 10 percent of his high school class and then graduated from a top 10 university and makes more money than his father or me. He has a love interest. Which really makes me happy. But the happiest day of my life was watching him walk and get his college diploma. Nothing. Beats. That.

[@nmp244]

My son is also 5 with autism he doesn't speak yet and he is so hyperactive and has so much energy. Really hope he grows being so clean cause right now he only makes disaster everywhere 😂 we love him so much. He was here watching this with me.

[@juliettemay2666]

My daughter is 17 with ASDHD. It is a challenge, but the creativity, the absolute sense of justice and morality, and the loyalty she shows to her friends and family makes her one of the best people I know. She’s also hilarious! She just got a scholarship to college, because in 8th grade she promised herself she would take out as little as possible in predatory loans by offsetting it with scholarships. She worked her butt off while being in theater which is very time consuming. It helps that I have ADHD (and probably ASD as well) so I get it. If I could take away the ASDHD, I wouldn’t. She is perfect as she is, she’s just learned what she can & can’t do. We don’t go to loud places often! That’s just our story from a mom of an almost adult.

[@consoledollz1688]

@@lmiller1413 oh wow, this was so beautiful to read, I am so happy for your family and I wish your son all the best in his endeavors!! I will look into the resources you mentioned as that may be beneficial to my son who is also struggling with speech. He sings, talks, dances, but he doesn’t fully grasp emotions, advocating for himself, etc. thank you for sharing your story!

[@consoledollz1688]

@@nmp244 I’m sure your son will blow all of your goals and dreams for him out of the water! Mine did! We went from not knowing if he would say mama to now begging him to stop talking lol I’ve learned so much about autism and how neurodivergence works from being his mom. He’s taught me more about the world than I could ever teach him. I wish you and your kiddo all the best!!

[@CPT_Pepper]

PRO TIP: when using oven cleaner on a smooth surface, cover with plastic wrap for about 25 minutes (depending on the stain and grime) to keep the solution from evaporating. The longer it sits under the pressed plastic cling, the less air escapes making it more potent. 😊👍🏽

[@michellem134]

👍👍 If you watch Aurikatarina ... you read "pro tip" in her accent 😅🥰

[@joanneash3305]

OMG and I think my kitchen is filthy just because I didn’t sweep the floor today. U do a fantastic job.

[@danaonaga1936]

🙏Bless you for helping another clean their kitchen. Love how much attention you give to doing the very best job here!

[@monica1811]

@@joanneash3305 Count your blessings.

[@Why_Knott_Me]

That's genius

[@heathermacdonald1758]

You're professional , generous and non-judgmental... You did an awesome job, hopefullly with this positive step someone will help this person go forward in a more controled day to day existence. Thank you 😊