Cleaning a MASSIVE Basement Hoard for FREE!

[@tinaloseke6575]

I just became a member because I love what you do. This past year my husband (we were separated) died suddenly and I moved back to my former home. Had to deal with combining two households. He hung onto decades of stuff. I have spent this year decluttering every room, closet, and drawer. Two huge roll off dumpsters. More than a dozen van loads to various donation sites. Two truckloads to recycling. And I’m still peeling away layers of that onion. It’s been physically and emotionally exhausting. Besides taking care of grieving kids and a combined family of pets (my dog thought it was bullshit to bring my cats into the house). I am so amazed at what you do for people and how kind you are regarding their mental health. Cause that’s how I roll son as well.

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

❤️❤️❤️

[@toddylu6869]

You are strong and sassy… don’t know you… but I am proud of you!! I am also very sorry for your loss, too.

[@tinaloseke6575]

@@toddylu6869 ❤️

[@triciac1019]

I just love your comment. I am so proud of how much you are doing. You are amazing!

[@triciac1019]

​@debbysouthworth5606 That is wonderful, and your cheecakes sound amazing!

[@donotlendbookstome7923]

I really enjoy how the sped-up audio sounds like two mice having an extremely aggressive argument.

[@SmallWorld497]

Actually, these people speak in a little known chipmunk language.

[@Epimor]

@@SmallWorld497 LOL😆😆😆

[@willowcoyote362]

That's what I come here for.

[@khendar]

I like the little tippy taps of their feet.

[@kathbaker4349]

The subtitles always says "music" or applause" when the mice start arguing 😆

[@harrietlovejoy3424]

You are so understanding of people’s emotional issues. I find it extremely admirable that you offer such grace to the people you help. Thank you.

[@mablekay8145]

Amazing job 👏

[@Haggislover]

A true gent!

[@mandybarnes8787]

I feel the same way! I love listening to his take on hoarding. And the fact that there is no judgement. It’s very refreshing!

[@lorisullivan327]

The compassion is truly refreshing… I love seeing the progress… she must be so proud and grateful… I love that you paused to go regular speed with a few good spin kicks for Jason… and I’m so glad you block the ummm… you know 😉

[@carolynsimone8647]

You are so right...💯%

[@liltinker9349]

So I just want to put this here. Your videos have made such a tremendous difference on how I view cleaning that I now use it to combat my depression, negative thoughts and stress. By cleaning I feel like I am gaining a bit of control back in my life. I have Crohns disease and my toddler is autistic. And you have helped so much. And my husband finds is less daunting to help me keep up on the house. I have filled my trash bin with just crap I purged. I would also say that I have hoarding disorder based on how much old junk I got rid of. I still have a couple shelves to go through...

[@takarasights]

I love this SO much! "We're just two dudes hanging out, and we just happen to be cleaning." This could be a whole life philosophy.

[@ShipperChick]

What you are describing in this video is exactly what my basement is. You have convinced me that I am a hoarder. I have one room upstairs that I call my craft room that has been the upstairs catch all the last few months. Last September I made a commitment to myself to spend this Winter purging my house. Then in October my father fell and passed away after 17 days. Then my siblings and I were tasked with pulling all of his possessions out of his wife’s house. Now my garage is stacked with boxes and boxes of his stuff because my siblings live farther away and they couldn’t/wouldn’t take it (yet?). I’m alone, work full time and suffer from chronic pain (Ehlers Danlos, migraines, osteoarthritis, and erosive osteoarthritis ) And I don’t have any pain meds (THANK YOU TO OUR STUPID GOVERNMENT AND IGNORANT PEOPLE - who make it impossible for those of us who truly need pain meds) I’m watching you now because you inspire me to keep trying. But just as I was starting to try again, I got a really bad upper respiratory infection- 4 weeks later I’m starting to feel better, and then in a week I’m having surgery to repair a torn tendon in my foot. 😂 I can’t win! But I’m going to keep watching you and keep trying!! Thank you for your compassionate caring for those of us with “issues”. ❤❤❤

[@Amy-fk5we]

Hi! Don’t forget that having cluttered rooms or a basement doesn’t necessarily make you a hoarder. I completely understand your situation! My basement and spare rooms were a mess the last two years after having a baby 🤰 and a very complicated recovery. But In the last 6 months, I’ve cleared almost every area of my house! Making a second bedroom before baby #2 arrives in 3 months. Before I couldn’t even walk in some of the bedrooms 😅. It looked hoarded, but I’m not a hoarder, I can very easily throw things out and donate. I just didn’t have the health and energy to do it. Don’t be too hard on yourself, once you feel better, you got this 💪🏼. Now my house looks pretty minimalist and it’s amazing! I watched a lot of channels like Dawn the minimal mom to motivate me. Your dog 🐶 is adorable btw!

[@kellycampbell3274]

thank u for sharing. so sorry about your dad. may his soul rest in peace. also my sympathy on your health and chronic pain. i pray u will have better days ahead. i have been a hoarder for many decades and just recently realized it. All my "clutter" had possibility and potential. i had so many storage units. this midwest magic channel has given me hope and hopefully a way out. I feel like a human being because of the compassion in these utube videos. and i found clean freak spray helpful.✌🙏

[@NightTimeDay]

I hope things are better for you now and that you're still trying. ❤ Bless you

[@danoyse8233]

ShipperChick, just keep moving forward. A small move, something every day. Like playing chess. Anything you cannot physically move or deal with on your own will have to wait. My mother did about 15 minutes, had a 5 minute rest and thought about only the next move, then 15 minutes. She had cervical spine arthritis. Hope you get your pain sorted out. Have you tried turmeric and coconut oil. Best wishes from Devon uk

[@peggys430]

I'm your kindred spirit. My story is so similar to yours. Let's have hope & just keep inching forward & find some peace!

[@Ichneumonxx]

Thank you for calling out MLMs! They destroyed so many lives. My uncle kept buying this stupid stuff because he was naïve and he got into such heavy debt it was insane, meanwhile those leeches were circling around him, flashing rented cars like their own. MLMs should be illegal.

[@morganalori]

while I never did Party Lite, I have a bunches of candles/meltywax from supporting others. so Lots of candles in a box that I couldn't burn around a toddler. I need to dig them out as the toddler is grown.

[@julielumsden5184]

The whole deal sounds like a pyramid scheme to me

[@fgjhham89]

​@julielumsden5184 That's because they are pyramid schemes lol. The only way you can make any money is by getting other people to become sellers.

[@LynsAlteredArts]

@@julielumsden5184 I think the difference between an MLM and a pyramid scheme, which is illegal, is that a pyramid scheme doesn’t have a product and an MLM has a product that they actually sell.

[@kunya16]

They're pyramid schemes so they are illegal. They just find loopholes.

[@suewilkinson910]

I love breaking down boxes. So satisfying. What looks like an enormous mountain gets flattened for easier disposal. I hope this poor traumatised newly single woman tells her family to come and remove their things immediately or to tell her if she can get rid of them. It's not fair to do that to a parent. Move out and leave your stuff behind. Move out, say you want some furniture they want to get rid of and then leave it there. I'm clearing my parent's house out (mum now lives with us and dad has passed away) and you inspire me every week. I just have the attic (that I can't get into but dad used to store things which were put up there decades ago) and his single garage. Nearly done. Thank you for pushing me onward. So glad to hear that Emily is getting her energy back.

[@ceralith942]

MLMs are a plague upon this earth. I have an aunt who went full-in on several (Avon, a handbag brand, Pampered Chef, a cleaning product one...) and dragged her 3 daughters into it, too. They went bankrupt and lost their house. Twice.

[@dragonstooth4223]

they prey on people's hopes and dreams and people with mental health issues are prone to being suckered by this. Its sad ... this world is hard to navigate for someone of sound mind, but for people with mental health issues or are neuro diverse ... its 1000 times worse.

[@NatalieJ22]

Honestly the only one that’s not complete garbage is pampered chef because some of their products are actually quite good. But yeah MLMs suck ass

[@peggys430]

Discovery Toys was the only one that had exclusive products & was worth "owning" just for the products. Only a few duds ever. It made me think all MLM were the same... wrong. I got suckered a few times but Discovery Toys is my kids are engineers.

[@peggys430]

Also... this video is helping me ditch ALL "inventory" from MLM companies!

[@Pupperpats]

My grandma is lost in Pampered Chef and Nature's Sunshine.

[@FatRainbowCat]

As many people have said already - the tippy tapping feet and the chipmunk dialogue is extremely good. It scratches something deep in my brain that I can't get to it.

[@Checheyigen1]

I'm another of the weird ones. I cleaned my mother's hoarded house, a close friend's hoard twice (two different homes) and the house of a close friend who had rented it out to a friend of her's who died very unexpectedly, who then didn't know what to do with everything. My brain loves taking that chaos and creating order - and also being able to save things instead of letting someone who is overwhelmed either keep *everything* or toss *everything*. It's why your hoard videos are my favorites.

[@ElizabethWilliams-d8l]

Love to watch your channel and your work making order from chaos in these homes

[@katepavelle9465]

Hi Jason’s dad! About cardboard boxes, they are GREAT as a weed block. 2 layers of folded-down boxes, covered with 6-8” ofmulch and watered down, will kill everything (unless you leave holes for trees and other wNted plants.) It lasts 2 years before you need to do maintenance again and by then the boxes, wedds, and most of the chips have decomposed into lobrly soil. (We get our chips from ChipDrop, where you ask arborists to give youa llad of chips for free, or for a gas money tip. They save on disposal fees you save on by]uying mulch. Amc iy looks so tidy so fast! Jason might enjoy that at his house, too. Cheers from Kate in Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh!

[@statewench2828]

I have a friend for over 40 years and she has been trying to stop hording. It has caused strife in her family at this point. I am going to suggest she tune into your channel because of your compassion for people with this disorder. Thank you for being humane to the humans of this planet.

[@Nina27BD]

You could also show her Ms Heart's channel, it's called A Hoarders Heart, Melanie is a "recovering hoarder" (as she says herself) that started her channel maybe around 2018 and she kept decluttering room by room small bunches at a time, so it wasn't too hard on her mental health and she is so kind and explains so well what goes through her mind as a hoarder and as a recovering one... she started her channel ashamed of her house but she kept going and a couple years later even show her face and now we even know her name and she has published a chapter in a book!

[@Koselill]

I think the saddest part is usually they just want a sense of community. They're lonely..

[@TarachinArt]

As someone who has a combination of OCD that causes me to clean and organise in an extremely systematic, ritualistic and meticulous way, as well as issues with over spending and collecting particular items that have come close to borderline hoarding (I’ve often been called a Magpie 😅). Your channel has greatly helped and further provided insight as to why I have these impulses, and more so why they are so at odds with each other. Alongside watching your videos, having ongoing trauma therapy, clearing out my home and greatly reducing unnecessary spending with active budgeting, I can now say that I’ve broken the cycle and taken back control. I’ve been at war with myself for over 20 years, but now, I can say to any unwanted and unnecessary items, “THIS is my house and THIS my space, so you random things can go SUCK IT!” 😁 Thank you for what you and your family do, as you’re helping far more people than you realise ❤

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Glad to hear your wife is recovering well from her surgery. All I could think about with all that cardboard was to use it as sheet mulching to help create a new garden. It’s amazing to see a room go from complete chaos to tidy in such a brief amount of time. I know it’s not so brief for you. Love to see how well you and your son work together. You’re doing good in this world.

[@Cole_Cross]

omg my brains were like "MULCH!! GRASS KILLERS! YASS!"

[@je987]

The only problem is it attracts bad insects

[@billrobbins5874]

Awesome job you two! 👍👍 Thankful and grateful, no basement in this house. 🤢

[@triciac1019]

That is always my thought also. I love cardboard boxes.

[@triciac1019]

​@@je987There are some good insects that come also. The earthworms love them.

[@gilenasimons7081]

Yes, “son’s crap” is a very legitimate category, and only that son knows what’s meaningful to him. God bless you again for being that outside influence. It takes a lot of trust to let people in and help them organise. You are da best. 🇬🇧

[@RadCenter]

So glad you brought up the Scentsy thing. I've noticed a preponderance of multi-level marketing purchases in spaces that are being decluttered-including essential oils and LuLaRoe-plus trendy "collectibles" like Rae Dunn ceramics and Bradford Exchange plates. Most of the items have never been used.

[@DeborahMoore-ym7se]

Prayers goes 🙏 out to your family and beautiful wife. May God bless her on her journey 🎉. The house looks fabulous 👌. You and your son always does a fantastic job

[@MamaRoach0811]

Tee shirt idea: Oh look, more crafting supplies!" 😁 I'm so happy to hear your wife is doing well!

[@stacey5440]

I'd totally buy this just to wear to my mom's house! She's a crafting QUEEN and if I ever want to do anything crafty AT ALL, I just call her and ask her to pull the elements together so we can play. 😆

[@wolfe6220]

I used to be hooked on knitting (get it? 😅). I love the look and, most importantly, the feel of the yarn (autistic/ADHD) . I did knit quite a bit but I had a bunch of leftover yarn that I couldn't get rid of because it was beautiful or made of wool from virgin sheep, spun by nuns... I managed to break free of that. I would LOVE to have a t shirt like that (and so would my crafty friends).

[@Leslie_Cline]

I'd like to see Scentsy is a f*cking plague on a shirt. My cousin sells it and she's constantly on people to buy more. My mom is definitely one that she has taken advantage of. I'd love to wear that shirt to her house. 😂

[@bobbifrost2665]

This video was suggested to me because I watch A Hoarder’s Heart channel, and I want to say that I appreciate the heck out of your humor and kindness, and that you address hoarding just as respectfully as A Hoarder’s Heart does. You have one more subscriber on the train to 500k!!

[@susansharphaynes555]

Diyfferent is one of my favorite channels! My 4 grown daughters have had situations where they temporarily needed our garage to store stuff.I finally after 8 years of depression and suffering not having enough space for MY stuff I gave them exactly 2 weeks to clear out everything or it was going on the Goodwill truck.They didn't even attempt to get anything and now they are mad at me for donating their stuff!😂I love your attitude it always makes me laugh! You and Jason work so hard!❤ I now have the space to decorate and store my seasonal items🎉

[@greenie2390]

My mom started handing us kids back the things we got for them over the years that were no longer usable. Once she gave them to us, it helped her as she did not want us to go through the mess if anything happened to her or my dad. You gave your daughters time, if they wanted it that bad, it was on them. Glad you are happier with YOUR space.

[@CathyLoveFerguson-gl9ts]

Good for you and a valuable life lesson for your daughters ❤❤❤😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@joantomlin7281]

It's no fun when relatives think your home is their free storage unit. I drew the line when my sister-in-law wanted to store ribbons and bows from her wedding presents under my house. (The wedding was 15 years ago.) Perfect nesting materials for vermin!

[@carolbaker2773]

@@joantomlin7281 Right like if it was that important to her then she would keep it in her house! Dont "out of sight out of mind" your stuff in my home!

[@gilenasimons7081]

My friend, you will never be able to calculate the good you do. Trust everyone who sees your talent tells twelve friends about your successes on behalf of the types of people everyone knows and wants to help. It’s exponential, the amount of light you project into our world. And even one of your tips leads to more than one other home more inviting to live in. Ty and amen. 🇬🇧

[@JudyReilly-n3e]

You could give a TED talk based on your experience, insights and humor..And the best of luck to your wife!

[@elainehering6535]

THIS video checks all the boxes for me to be able to show it to a person I love who suffers hoarding disorder. THANK YOU!! Your methods are far less threatening and the repeating of your processes really helps those who don't know how to help, while simultaneously those who need help to be able to see there are people who CAN help, will treat you with dignity, and be effective, to whatever measures bring well-being. I greatly enjoy your banter, signature jokes, your having a voice for radio, your story, but most of all, your so very well articulated science into "Midwesterner" terms. You are having a profound impact! I am so grateful for the healing your videos will bring. It is a very brave move toward de- stigmatizing a suppressed issue that should be as well understood as the impact of a fire, because it is. Thank you, most sincerely!

[@kathyvettraino2267]

I LOVE getting Midwest Cleaning alerts! I save them to watch later as a reward for getting through the day or a task...either works... 😂

[@alisonmiller215]

I'm the same way, although I can't wait. When I get a notification I leap out of bed, make a big cup of tea, get comfy in my recliner and enjoy the show on my TV. You guys rock!!

[@wolfe6220]

I pretend to work but I'm really watching this. 😊

[@Sarah-mp5vi]

💯 SAME HERE 💯

[@gilenasimons7081]

27:50 Tricking yer brain so this doesn’t suck. Yesssss! Also, clinically depressed people do feel better when they accomplish things. I love your compassion and practical outlet. Overwhelmed is a thing, and you offer such effective solutions. Well done you. Again. 🇬🇧

[@wendelinharrison9571]

I got lots of SCENTSY. I wanted my house to smell good. In retrospect, just CLEANING my house would have done the trick! Thank you Mack & Jason! Hi! Emily! Miss you! ♥️🐾

[@suewilkinson910]

How true, your last statement. I hate fake scents pushed at me. Goodness knows what the chemicals in the candles and sprays are actually doing to us. Nothing smells nicer than fresh line dried washing in summer and the after effects of polishing with lavender wax polish.

[@sxulcrxsher]

I've had hoarders in my family (though not quite to this level I don't think), a lot of which were elderly and unable to get the help they needed before passing away. My family had to deal with the hoards afterwards, and a lot of that stuff took up space in other places for years. I find your vids are really cathartic and satisfying to watch, it's nice to see these people getting the help they need/deserve. It makes me really happy to see they get this big step in the right direction. These videos are also an amazing sleep aid, I've had lots of trouble with sleeping the past year but at night these knock me out 😴 wishing you health and happiness!

[@barbaracyrus1496]

Thank God she’s getting better.Praying for complete recovery.

[@sandyschneider6792]

I have cleaned out two trailers in FL, remodeled, donated stuff, sold one. Got the second one cleaned & safe for my elderly sister. Cleaned rooms & closets of my mom’s boyfriend. Next cleaned, sold & donated & painted my house & sold it. Cleaned two of my spouses houses! Next a five generation, 2 story farmhouse with full basement, 3 sheds, wood shop, 2 car garage, pond. My brother died there. Had Five generations, several kids stuff (furniture, trailers, on & on) and now my condo and one two more garages left!! I was getting burned out and just saw this. It gives me hope. Has taken me 8 years. Your video shows I did the decluttering and will cont. thank you soooo much! 🎉 correctly. Survived 3 heart attacks, two totalled cars from crazy drivers in FL, a fall fracturing my hand in five places, unconscious with head injuries twice, and tore bilateral achilles, and major knee surgery for me & my spouse and took care of my ALZ mom x4 years full time! Almost done! I had intermittent help from amazing friends when I would allow it and their schedules were free. This video goves me hope I can enjoy my house & travel again sooner than later! Thank you! Needed to know about you 🫢😜🙃

[@toni5431]

Wow Mack, with a basement that big I really wonder how big the actual house itself is! The basement alone would fit 3/4 of my entire house in it. This was a mammoth task for you and Jason to take on. No wonder your back is hurting. Take care of yourself and have a few long soothing soaks in a hot tub of water to ease it. Sending my love and healing thoughts to Emily for her upcoming surgery.

[@kellycampbell3274]

🙏

[@elauraw9076]

This woman is so blessed. I know exactly how it feels to be living in a home stuffed full of other people's lives and not having the will to go through it all. My home is a half-remodeled storage space for generations of dwellers' precious things that I would give anything to be rid of. Bless you and everyone you mentioned who works to uplift others. You save lives.

[@cyn4rest]

You are not alone. My home has also become free storage for others. I wish both you and I can find an answer to this.

[@margaretstephens6649]

You talked about feeling old and I have had 2 recent experiences. I went up to female singer/pianist, late 20s or so, in a hotel piano bar 2 weeks ago and asked if she could sing Woodstock. She said "what's that?" Went to a wedding and my husband asked if the DJ had any Tamla Motown. He said "who are they?" Now I feel really ancient.

[@toddylu6869]

Yep had a young co-worker ask "Did Paul Newman do something before he made spaghetti sauce". I almost throat punched her, but took her to Google and showed her a young Paul Newman and she was like "yeah he looks familiar".

[@johnkelly9451]

Love the shoe analogy. Wonderful how you help people. You help others with your videos for the next 250 miles too! Thanks for the room purpose tips too. This is so true. Thank you.

[@bennyd6318]

Remi Clog does cleaning while talking about the challenges that keep us from being productive too. It's encouraging and motivating to hear understanding and kindness. Thanks for that!!!

[@smilingjacks83]

I watch her too, she's great!

[@marloespeters8404]

I love her !

[@sheilam4964]

Yep. She is worth watching and learning humanity from. Just like these guys.

[@UraniaLi]

Oh yes!! She 's lovely!!

[@ellenshaw5034]

Me too. I found her as a suggested video after watching these.

[@carolynsimone8647]

Every time you get unto helping someone ,we see a very compassionate man, no judgements and very understanding person...thank you for being yourself and all you do for others. So glad that Emily is doing good......🥰🥰

[@littleone7404]

I am sure that the homeowner is extremely thankful &pleased For the hard work that you & your son did to help her start her new life. Sending 🙏 to your wife on her road to recovery.

[@authenticallyamber99]

I’m keeping Emily in my prayers. Glad she’s mending well. 💕 Been a subscriber for a while now and am always amazed by the level of compassion and wisdom you have for those who struggle with hoarding. Your words no doubt help many who watch and your actions even more so. ♥️ What you said about the brain getting frustrated after cleaning so much and then shifting to anger is so true. As one who has helped other family members clean and organize, I can certainly attest to the natural response to being overwhelmed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and wisdom you’ve gained over the years. This was such a huge project and truly amazing transformation!!! I hope you and Jason got some much needed rest after this one! I can only imagine how grateful the homeowner was! God bless!

[@Tuffbreak]

It makes so much sense that people with hoarding issues would get drawn into MLMs like Scentsy. It's about the potential that is so rarely met.

[@carolbaker2773]

They can give a sense of community as well (at least while you are in them). I have friends who have raved about their "work partners" and going to retreats and setting up parties and all of it. I think the novelty of it might give you a boost for a little while but eventually good ol depression comes back and hits you hard and all of a sudden you cant meet the goals and those new friends all disappear.

[@User-90762]

I came home from a month abroad and immediately felt like there was too much stuff in my home and started organizing and cleaning and rearranging. Cleared enough space in my office to use it as a guest room if needed

[@debradavis768]

I didn't realize how badly I needed to hear that bodacious booty reference until you said it. Thanks Mack. It is unbelievable you and Jason got that ALL of that done in 4 days!!!! Please keep us up to date on Emily, this next tumor seems to be the one she was most concerned with. Prayers to you and your whole family Mack. God Bless.

[@melissalorden5789]

Mack I know I say this every video but man you are an absolutely amazing human!!! God spent extra time on you for sure. Your family is very blessed to have you. You are an extremely intelligent man with such an empathetic heart. Thank you for creating this channel and changing peoples lives for the better. I am honored to know you even if it’s only through your channel. Thank you so much for doing what you do for people. I’m certain these folks can’t possibly evoke the magnitude of their appreciation and gratitude for how you have changed their lives. And I am soooo happy and relieved to hear that Emily is healing well ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@dinosaur1027]

I'll keep Emily in my prayers. So glad she's doing better. Loved the shoe metaphor. Your explanation for what, how, and why you do things, is very amazing. It shows how you and your family just care and that is huge in today's environment. It's such a joy listening and watching you. Thank you.

[@meggriffith4412]

A#1 - Great to see Filth/Jason!! #2 Your understanding of people and their issues far surpass your cleaning skills which are mighty. Bravo!

[@angelarothbauer8096]

Someone needs to sign you up for hoarding advocate - you are so eloquent and teach this subject without judgement - we love ya Mack

[@PinguPango]

I like you even more now that you called out the predatory practices of MLMs ❤ 👏🏻

[@terrysuemakesvideosforyou9940]

Dear Mick, You do so much for people. We often have to do these major decluttering jobs when someone is sick , past away and like with this divorce. It is hard and overwhelming for the people doing it. Your method is so great! I remember going to my mothers house to take care of her after surgery, and going down in her basement. The whole side was filled to the ceiling with cardboard boxes. She liked to recycle. But she couldn't get around well (or even get down stairs any more.) It really freaked me out! I HATE cardboard. I think that I am allergic to it too! It took two days but I broke everything down and got rid of it. Talk about a fire hazard. This was the beginning of my work there. I am glad that your wife is doing better. Thanks so much for these wonderful videos!

[@southernroots2229]

I love the analogy regarding the shoes story. By giving someone a pair of shoes, only if it’s to help them out for the next 20 miles, then you have helped them. I think that that really explains how when you just help a random person in life. You do what you can to help them at that moment in time because they need help and you want to help them. Then you both move on from that moment, and you may or may not ever see that person again. This is just basic compassion and love for other people.

[@tiryaclearsong421]

There's a really good saying to never let perfect be the enemy of good. By giving someone shoes for the next 20 miles, you aren't perfectly solving their needs, but you are still helping a small amount. Especially with charity and legislation, people love to point out how the solutions aren't perfect, but sometimes they do that when the solution was doing some good. I think charity and legislation should be criticized, but I do think we can be critical while still making incremental and imperfect progress.

[@npflaum]

When my Grandpa passed, we found tax papers from the 1940s in his office. Some people just really struggle to let stuff go. There were also Treasury Bonds that my Grandparents had bought for me, so that was a nice surprise.

[@Azul_514]

Bend your knees!!! My lower back hurts watching you work. But you folks are doing a fine job indeed. Thank you for existing.

[@BB-tg8yu]

Wasn’t expecting this to be an anti-MLM video but I’m here for it 👌🏻

[@cathypreaster1210]

I just love how Alvin and the chipmunks accompany you on every job!🤗

[@lenac7352]

I’m totally happy with joining the weird team. Cleaning brings me such joy and organizing calms my mind! Love watching everything you and Jason do along with Bonnie, Barbie and Aurikatarina. Your each have your own way of doing things but have the same goal, which is to give your time and resources to make someone’s life a lot easier and give people the peace and relief of seeing their spaces cleared and clean. ❤

[@gilenasimons7081]

I always say no need to pay gym fees. The world is our gym. Lugging out sixty pound bins of paperwork? I’d say you are your best personal trainers. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼🇬🇧

[@wendyeskelin8765]

Wow what a great transformation. I loved the shoe analogy! You and Jason got her way past the 20 mile mark! It's going to be great when she can get the church people to pick up a bunch of stuff and then the upcoming electronics drop to clear out a bunch more space. The tricky part is holding on to items for others, which can turn into a slippery slope and weeks turn into months and months turn into years! How awesome her mom was able to come and help her tackle the kitchen. I'm hoping some of the areas will be easy for her to doze through pretty fast. Once it gets to this level it definitely takes time to widdle it down but she's well on her way it seems like.

[@gilenasimons7081]

Your magic is that you help people reclaim square footage they already have. I mean, that basement must be the full size of the footprint of that house. Sooooo good, you. 🇬🇧

[@melodymelodym1496]

You are awesome, Mack. And I see Jason is there helping. I envy this sweet lady for your help. Wish someone had been there for me to help when my husband passed away. Guess that was the beginning of my hoarding/messy house problem. I’m making some headway though. Cleaned my bathroom For the first time since 2018. Wish I had taken before pictures but I was too ashamed. Thank you for being my mentor and helping me through this process by way of your videos.♥️ (Im still in therapy)

[@toddylu6869]

You might enjoy watching Mira on Peeling Away the Clutter. She is slowly going through her house room by room and making strides. She loves to craft and is humorous and engaging.

[@melodymelodym1496]

@@toddylu6869 thanks so much for the recommendation! Going to subscribe with her now.

[@HelenHelmke]

I love the way you explain things. It has really opened my eyes. Glad your wife is doing well. I’ve had 2 parathyroid with tumors removed. Best wishes for her and pending surgery.

[@lydiaflatt9859]

I’m so sad that this person had SO much paperwork that they thought they HAD to keep. And I’m flabbergasted that it was so clean. AND…the chipmunk voices are always my favorite!!! 🤩

[@deborahtrevino8120]

We are just cleaning out a house too. Wish the guys could come to Illinois! The thing about paperwork is that you do find titles and deeds and uncashed checks or old photos so that is for homeowner to seriously quickly go thru first and throw out 99 percent of it. These guys could organize what I got left in a day to sell or donate. It's taken a long time to get this far... help ?

[@duanagayle]

Mack, you and Jason are the ultimate tag team! the way you work together so seamlessly is a beautiful thing to watch. You both are a huge blessing to this lady (and everyone you help). everything organized for her to go thru and do what she needs to do, so much easier and faster! Glad to hear Emily is doing better. just wish they could get her in sooner for her pituitary tumor removal. Love you guys!!

[@TalkingWithMyselfAgain]

Sometimes I will spot the same objects in these cleans that are in the one I'm dealing with. It actually helps to see that because it brings the commercialism back into the picture. There are thousands of that object that you love so much. For me it helps to separate the memories from it. I think of it like I could go visit these at the antique store or the thrift store if I wanted to stroll down memory lane. Thanks to the people who allow you to show just how it's done.

[@SarahCoffee221b]

You guys killed that basement! Sweet job! It looked like you are Jason were in total sync during this clean. Go team!

[@Majestic_Salmon]

Loved the matching green trousers and shoes (definitely wear this combo again)! Also i think Jason has perfected box breaking with greater speed than yourself :) This transformation was brilliant and all the talk of paper work made me finally finish off the last of my shredding. Glad Emily is feeling better ❤

[@gilenasimons7081]

What you do is both a skill and a talent. Add in your compassion and professionalism and you are certainly top in your industry. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧

[@NannieStoke]

Great tidy up guys 🎉. My husband has mild hoarder disorder, its a tricky one to deal with he has several small hoards , tools, coats, shoes, medication, magazines and broken remotes ... I go through the meds regularly when he's not home chuck out the out of date , I do the same when his hoards get to much. He's told me he trusts me not to throw out " important " stuff , so I've got the go ahead to skim a layer away every now and again, but he doesn't want to know the details. The temptation to chuck the lot out is strong but I know if I did that he would end up in a mentally disabled puddle. So we have a harmonious balance .

[@estercns]

Watching your videos make me feel SO good! Not only because of the cleaning/decluttering/organization, or the kindness amongst others, but for all of this and besides, the sense of humor, the laughs, the lightness... I mean, even your voice is deep! Haha Thanks for everything, guys. I'm super glad for the owner and hoping she will reach her goal

[@mimosal3767]

I have trouble imagining how we can not love cleaning... so relaxing... Except if I can't because physical issue, cleaning relaxes me when I am stressed, burned-out, etc... like it is cleaning my mind to. Also so satisfying.

[@SmallWorld497]

I share your chill YT channels, but will add Al Bladez, another mowing channel that does a lot of free work. Great guy.

[@maury0009]

You two are simply incredible. Your dedication to helping this woman reclaim her space is so touching. Seeing how you approach the cleaning process with such compassion is truly heartwarming. Knowing that Emily is doing better fills my heart with joy. 🙏🏻❤️ Thank you both for sharing this with us. You're truly an inspiration ❤️

[@alwaysthesleepless1]

Wow what a mammoth task! My mum (now deceased) hoarded boxes she had hundreds of them and I have no idea why. Well done you guys I love your videos.

[@karmarules2012]

I couldn't watch this whole video. I found myself feeling overwhelmed, and extra anxiety. I wish I could have someone like you help me with my situation. It's nothing like what you are use to handling, but it's too much for me. I have 10 days to get everything sorted, packed and cleaned out of where I live. I've been having health issues and find it impossible. Usually your videos, and how you talk about things, inspires me. I watch a bit then work till I have to sit down, then I watch more. I even forwarded it to the end. Still feeling overwhelmed and panicked. I still appreciate your content, and all the hard work you and your son do. I believe commenting boasts content. So I am commenting. 💜

[@peggys430]

Hang in there! I feel your pain. I hope I can motivate.

[@samanthastevens7028]

I’m so glad your wife is doing better. Prayers for her up coming surgeries and speedy recovery.

[@SweetSunshower59]

I appreciate how you see a person instead of their mess. You are AWESOME 👍

[@teresarhodes3845]

I have one of those old, small TV's in my basement. Don't know where to take it to get rid of it. My late husband had a huge number of paperback books that he didn't want to part with. They were packed in huge tubs. After he passed, I put them in big garbage bags and took them to Goodwill. I hope they made other people happy. One of the basement rooms has become a craft room for me. It feels so good to sort the stuff in the basement, shred old paperwork, slap some paint on walls and increase usable space.

[@chickadeeacres3864]

Oh man! You hit the nail on the head about designating purposes to a room. Our home is 900 sq ft bungalow. We have a second bedroom that’s changed designation so many times. What a mish mash of stuff! I need to redesignate it and clear out what doesn’t fit. Thanks for that tiny but very important info.

[@febetadefa4618]

I enjoy watching your videos. I admire your care and love for the families you help.....and for free 😮❤☺️

[@kimberlyheibel8759]

You do a great job. I know at 64 I've been going through my things and getting rid of items not used anymore. If I pass away I don't want my son to have to go through lots of things and wonder what to do with them.

[@lindamcdaniel2260]

What a transformation. I don't know how you have the patience to do these jobs but God bless you for helping people!!

[@sylviagaspari2332]

It’s incredible how much insight you bring to these types of situations. For me personally it took hearing the ‘for a hoarder, there is an emotional attachment to things that’s equal to pets or even in extreme cases children’ explanation a couple of times to make the connection that I have an immediate family member who has a similar type of attachment to things, and to start bringing more compassion to the way I approach their reaction to the perceived loss. Now I’m off to spin-kick some of my preconceived notions…right in the FACE!

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

I'm very happy to hear your wife is doing well after leg one in her current health journey!

[@JuneWilson-nq9yn]

I LOVE THE WAY YOU TWO WORK TOGETHER, ANTICIPATING EACH OTHERS NEED😍S , ETC

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

✨FANTASTIC transformation!! ✨One of the many things I appreciate is the choreographic cleaning symmetry of Mack & Jason. 😄I sit here clutching my Tylenol bottle in great empathy for your back pain. 😬Hard to resist Mack's signature spin kick on that wobbly punching bag, hahaha!! 😂All the best to Emily on her healing journey. ❤

[@WeartheGoodSocks]

39:10 "Will somebody PLEASE move this stupid dresser before I set it on fire?" Lol, so relatable. Love you guys!

[@fianorian]

Not a hoarder, but I did do a whole house declutter a couple of years ago. All that to say that I can totally vouch for the truth of not buying storage until you get to the end, if you can help it. I ended up throwing or giving away several plastic boxes that I no longer needed.

[@amystaley3824]

New Member Here!! Yay! Been watching since the beginning, but just decided I didn't want to miss anything. BTW...I don't know about you, but that string from the light over your head would have made me crazy! Great video! Love your narration and humor. Love what you do for those in pain and living a nightmare. Thanks, Mack (and Jason, too)

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

❤️❤️👊

[@GrannyLinn]

The shoe metaphor was good. Shoes have to be replaced all your life, and decluttering is forever, too. That’s been a hard lesson for me, and life was so much simpler once I got it.

[@RainbowSprnklz]

47:23 i think this is one of most motivating and beautiful ways ive heard someone talk about decluttering, at least for me personally

[@gilenasimons7081]

Love that you give shout outs to other content creators. Ty for your recommendations. 🇬🇧

[@paulacorreal1675]

You sir, are a real hoot! Not only do you do a fine job declutterring but your sense of humor makes me laugh out loud! Watching from PA.

[@vickimehnert8573]

You had mentioned other channels to watch. Thank you very much for that. I have been watching Millennial Stone Cleaner. He restores grave stones. He is amazing in his restoration and research of the person buried there. I find it uplifting in the same way I enjoy your videos and others you recommend. There is so much good out there, and I love that.

[@CaroleCanada]

Every single time I thought you were done, you turned the corner, and there was another wall of debris. You and Jason performed a miracle, considering how crowded it was before you began. Well done boys! And thank you for the update on Emily. I’m pleased that she is actively recovering.❤❤

[@lisaruiz6799]

Alright, Mac, It's now 2:08pm CST. I'm going out to my patio and starting. I organize *very* much like you do. Putting like items together in 'piles' the way that you do as well, trash the trash, then put all the stuff back into 'sections' to resort like you're doing here. Thanks for the first few minutes of this video, I'm heading out and will return later to continue watching this. Love, Love, LOVE you all.

[@MichelleKennedy-sd5yl]

Had a friend spend 4hours on my home, I would have wandered away except she was there, thanks for all you do.😊❤

[@rowanranger]

I love your channel. You are helping people, both the people whose houses you're cleaning, and also the people watching. The observations you make about the way we think and work, staying motivated, what bugs us, are very valuable to me, and I'm sure lots of other people. And I definitely get dopamine hits from seeing chaos transformed into order. Thanks!

[@shawnterai]

I watch all of your videos! I own a bakery, and I frequently have your videos playing while I bake before opening. 🤣 I am sure that your work is very much appreciated by those that you clean for as well as those that are inspired by what you do. In this video particularly, I appreciate your warnings against MLMs. Having grown up in a house with parents who were (probably still are) hoarders and who bought into Amway (another MLM), I experienced first-hand the detriment that MLMs cause. There were many thousands of dollars of debt, lots of traveling where I was forced to take care of my siblings who are 7 and 12 years younger than I am, and many nights where my parents would not come home from Amway meetings until 3:00 am while I, being a 7 year old kid, was left at the house to take care of my infant sibling. I know that there were many other issues at play in this situation (and needless to say that I cut ties with my parents years ago), but the MLM certainly helped to facilitate it. They prey on people who are weak and who need therapy, making promises that sound good but never deliver, and it is absolutely disgusting....even more disgusting than Jason. 😜

[@4thmonthgirl]

Thank you for the MLM call out. They’re so predatory

[@IonaWard]

I can relate to the home owner and I so agree with your point that you have to say what comes into the home. My granddaughter had boxes and boxes of her stuff from moving college, her apartment, etc at my house. She and her husband bought a new home. So when she was moving from one house to the other her brother took all her stuff to the new house. She wasn’t thrilled about it, but I got it out of my house and was able to utilize an entire room. I like a clean neat tidy house. Best of luck to the home owner.

[@mod2868]

I expected to watch about 15 to 20 minutes of this and watched the entire thing without skipping anything. This is the way I work, categorizing as I declutter. You give wonderful advice and you’re also incredibly compassionate (and funny!) Keep up the good work!

[@melgough8772]

I shouldn't be surprised that you would add your voice to the fight against MLMs! Much appreciation for all you do!

[@gilenasimons7081]

MLMs prey upon hoarders in my opinion. Happy to see you support the vulnerable people who fall for that company’s complete shite. God bless you and amen. 🇬🇧