Cleaning & Intentional living | How to clean a home with less effort | Declutter & Organize

[@lifebymelaniee]

Hello, I hope this video finds you well! I used to have a hard time keeping my home clean, but lately I’ve realized that it has been much easier to stay on top of things. I tried to identify a few tips and products that I feel have drastically reduced the amount of effort it takes me to clean my home. I have found that understanding how to use a few natural cleaners can reduce the amount of different products that I use. They also have been more effective than most commercial cleaners. I also focused on decluttering the bathrooms and laundry room. This is my first time decluttering my home because it felt wasteful to get rid of anything. After a change in mindset, I realized the real waste would be keeping things I didn't use when I could give them to others who would use them. I've always had a hard time letting go, but some times we have to give ourselves a little grace and learn to let go of items that didn't turn out as expected or that we won't use. I contacted friends, family, and donation centers to relocate any items that didn't have a purpose in my life. I feel lighter now after decluttering and with a better understanding of myself, I plan to make more mindful purchases in the future. I hope you enjoy! Wishing you a wonderful week and hope to see you in my next video as well ❤ I hope to have a better video next time!

[@monicacasella3812]

Desde uruguay🇺🇾🤩🤩

[@lifebymelaniee]

@@monicacasella3812 Gracias por ver el vídeo. Me alegra saber que mi vídeo se está viendo en Uruguay ☺ ¡Que tengas un buen día!

[@Alexandra-bp5tc]

Your videos are always worth the wait! They are a blessing and I appreciate the obvious care you take to make them peaceful and relaxing, while also informative. Thank you for all of your hard work. Blessings to you! 😊

[@lifebymelaniee]

@@Alexandra-bp5tc Thank you so much! It means a lot to me that you enjoy my videos, and I’m thankful you view them in such a positive light. I will keep trying to make them better. Thank you for writing such a thoughtful and kind comment ☺️ Blessing to you too! ❤️

[@Catz-o1z]

KZbin recommended this video to me, it was lovely to watch, beautiful and peaceful and inspired me to clean and organise my home again after a few weeks of feeling a bit low and unmotivated. Thank you so much.

[@lifebymelaniee]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear that my video could bring you a small moment of peace and motivation. This is why I keep making videos ☺ Thank you for taking the time to leave a nice comment, have a lovely day! ❤

[@HelenaLišková-b7o]

Melanie, jsem moc ráda, že jsem se dočkala dalšího videa. Opravdu jste mi chyběla. Máte úžasné nápady a jak jsem vám již psala dřív, opravdu mě hodně inspirujete. Tentokrát jsem chytla další moudro, že opravdu některé věci můžeme i bez výčitek poslat dál a někdo z nich bude mít radost. To by mě moc potěšilo. Vaše uspořádání a čištění nemá obdobu a zase je to pro mě inspirace. Ne všechno musí být z obchodu, aby to fungovalo. Lidové moudrosti nic nepředčí. Na další video se budu moc těšit a nemyslím si, že toto video by bylo nějaké špatné. Já mám ráda vaše všechny videa to mi věřte. Mějte se moc hezky, prožívejte pěkné dny a už teď se těším na další video. Mějte se moc hezky. Helena

[@lifebymelaniee]

Helena, rád se zase ozveš! Úprava tohoto videa mi trvala mnohem déle, než jsem čekal, ale děkuji, že se na něj stále díváte. Po natočení tohoto videa a darování nepoužitých věcí se cítím o něco lehčí. Jsem vděčný, že máme podobné myšlení. Opravdu se těším na vaše komentáře, protože mě motivují. Děkuji, že jste ke mně vždy laskaví. Přeji vám hezký den ❤

[@theresaodea3811]

Bar Keepers Friend is amazing! Keeps my cookware shiney and pristine. I love to clear out clutter and free up space, too. Its so nice to clean out the excess and junk in order to curate a home and life that fits you. Looking forward to your next video.

[@lifebymelaniee]

We have a similar thought process on decluttering and you put those thoughts into words so much better than I ever could! I really like how you summarized it ☺ Thank you for watching and taking the time to write to me! ❤ Have a wonderful day!

[@wendelinharrison9571]

I want to be just like you when I grow up!!!❤😂 BRILLIANT idea on the cleaning closet! I have just the spot! I’m inspired!!

[@lifebymelaniee]

Hi, thank you for watching another video and leaving a kind comment! I'm happy you liked how the cleaning closet turned out; it's always nice when I can find ways to utilize wall space ☺ Wishing you the best on your idea as well! ❤

[@jonahs_joyful_journey]

Yay! Was excited to see a new upload from you. I was starting to make Kimchi Jjigae when I realized I ran out of kimchi, lol. Oh well, I’ll have to wait for dinner tonight ☺️ Seeing you clean the pots was so satisfying. I never knew Barkeepers could be that effective! I always love your methods for cleaning your home, Melanie. I have learned so much. Thanks for sharing and keep it up! ❤️

[@lifebymelaniee]

Kimchi jjigae is always a good choice! It's probably my favorite stew haha And yes, Barkeepers removes stains so easy! I tried a baking soda paste first and it didn't even budge the baked on soy sauce/sugar/oil sauce. I usually just use a regular, soft sponge and it still dissolves the staining. I'm so grateful to hear that you enjoy the videos and found something helpful! I'm trying to learn from your videos as well on how to style my home as well as you do! You have a real talent! ☺Thank you so much for watching, Jonah, and have a wonderful day! ❤

[@mildn]

I'm also satisfied with how you clean up Hahaha ^^ She's good at cooking and cleaning!! I'll look forward to the next video, too😊💚💚

[@lifebymelaniee]

Thank you so much! I like cleaning, but I hope to film something different next time haha Thank you for stopping by ❤️☺️

[@MamaDaisy22]

So satisfying watching you cleaning ❤️

[@lifebymelaniee]

Thank you for watching and enjoying the cleaning process! Have a nice day ❤

[@MamaDaisy22]

@@lifebymelaniee ❤️❤️❤️

[@yeung44]

Olay produces have been so good for many years. I use the green one you threw away to remove makeup. It works super well.

[@lifebymelaniee]

I had also heard many good things about Olay, so I purchased the makeup remover with confidence. Unfortunately, it reacted negatively with my skin and caused me to breakout. I was sad it didn’t work for me, but I understand skincare is personal and what works for others may not work for me. None of the decluttered products in the boxes were thrown away. I found people to give them to that could use them or donated them. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@katherinepaterson2299]

Hi thank you for your video you have inspired me to stop using so many cleaning products . Thank you ❤

[@lifebymelaniee]

Hi, thank you for watching! I'm happy to hear that! I've enjoyed having fewer products to store and having less cleaning products reduced the clutter as well. Some of the products I used before caused headaches from the strong smells, but they didn't clean any better than the more natural products. I hope you have a nice day ❤

[@雪雫-h1j]

お掃除動画　見ていて私まで スッキリしました❤ お掃除上手ですね😊

[@lifebymelaniee]

ご視聴ありがとうございました。❤ 掃除についてはまだ学ぶことがたくさんありますが、このビデオを楽しんでいただければ幸いです。良い一日をお過ごしください。☺

[@debrairving4847]

Your videos are amazing ❤

[@lifebymelaniee]

Thank you, Debra! I hope you’ll stop by again ❤️ I’ll work hard on my next video. Have a nice day ☺️

[@mayteguerraborrego152]

Hola Melanie. Es la primera vez qué te veo. Mil gracias por compartir este maravilloso video. Un saludo desde España

[@lifebymelaniee]

Hola Mayte! Me alegro mucho de que hayas encontrado mi canal. Gracias por verme y dejar un comentario amable. Espero poder hacer más vídeos que puedas disfrutar ☺ Que tengas un buen día ❤

[@mayrasalguero3695]

What beautiful video you have, keep going. You have a new subscriber.

[@lifebymelaniee]

Thank you so much! I'm happy that you like the video and thank you for the motivation ❤ I hope to have a new video finished by next week! Thank you for subscribing ☺

[@ruthann7837]

Do you like your vacuum seal containers? I have moisture issues in my French door refrigerator and I feel these would help with spoilage.

[@lifebymelaniee]

I LOVE the vacuum seal containers! They reduce spoilage and everything stays fresh for much longer. I place a paper towel in the containers with produce that tend to cause more condensation. I use the bags and glass containers for food storage. They are easy to wash and seal quickly as well. Thank you for watching! ☺️❤️

[@AmaliaSalinas-zu4kh]

Gracias hermoso video buenos consejos ...saludos

[@lifebymelaniee]

¡Saludos! Muchas gracias por mirar el video y tomarte el tiempo para decirme que te gustó. ¡Te agradezco tu tiempo ❤ Que tengas un día maravilloso ☺

[@김미경-h4r6r]

살림을 깔끔하게 너무 잘하시네요 집안살림들도 너무 예뻐요~^^ 처음에 나온 커텐 정보 좀 알수있을까요? 요즘 커텐 고민중이에요ㅠ 그리고 올클래드 미니 양수냄비 사이즈나 구입처도 궁금해요😊

[@lifebymelaniee]

정말 고맙습니다! ☺ 오븐 장갑을 더 자주 세탁해야 할 것 같아요 ㅋㅋㅋ 커튼은 남자친구 엄마가 주셨어요. 남자친구한테 물어보니까 너무 오래돼서 어디서 샀는지 기억 못 한다고 했어요. 작은 All-Clad 냄비는 0.5쿼트(약 0.47리터) 크기예요. 냄비 크기는 라메킨과 비슷해요. 냄비가 한 인분으로 작고 인덕션 스토브에서 사용할 수 있어서 좋아요. All-Clad 웹사이트에서 이 냄비를 더 이상 볼 수 없었지만 Amazon에서 찾았어요 amzn.to/3XUGyb5 (제휴사). 영상을 시청해 주셔서 정말 감사합니다. 좋은 하루 보내시길 바랍니다 ❤

[@EbonyLockett1]

Hello @lifebymelaniee I came across your channel I really enjoy it . I watch a lot of Korean and Japanese cleaning videos . I was very surprised to see you are American how long did it take you and or how did you adopt and learn all the mannerisms? Really enjoy your channel 😊

[@lifebymelaniee]

Hello, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! ❤ I will try my best to answer the question ☺ I wouldn’t necessarily say that I’ve adopted or learned any mannerisms. My thoughts, and day to day behaviors are my own and have been fairly consistent throughout my life. I try to live a mindful lifestyle that I hope is reflected in my videos. My cooking style, on the other hand, has changed (which may be what you are referring to when you said mannerisms along with the choice of video style (just correct me if I’m wrong 😊) I started learning how to cook Asian food when my boyfriend said that he loved food and confessed that he preferred when I cooked Asian recipes. My boyfriend is Asian, and grew up eating a lot of Asian foods. After cooking for him, we both ended up preferring Asian foods so that’s mostly what I cook now. I think using chopsticks becomes natural overtime and they are easier to use than other utensils once I got accustomed to them ☺ As for video style, I didn’t like talking in front of a camera, so silent vlogging felt more natural and aligned with my personality and lifestyle. I hope this answered your question, feel free to ask anything in the future! ❤ I’m thankful you are enjoying the channel, and I hope I can continue making videos you enjoy ☺ Have a nice day!

[@neeneethsz4703]

Hi! I am new to ur channel🥰 And absolutely loved it.. my GOD, ur way of cleaning is so appreciable & spot on👌🏻love ur aesthetics too.. everything is so beautiful, super clean, well organised & a treat to the eyes😍 I hv a question- everything is white, & of neutral colours which looks amazing, but how do u maintain all these? I mean maintenance of lighter colours is quite time consuming right.. I am from India.. here after cleaning, the very next day dust collects🤷‍♀️ & it’s a task to maintain neutral colours though they r lovely.. & it’s soo frustrating to clean & maintain well which gives me anxiety.. as u r working, how do u find time to clean, do the chores & keep everything spick & span? I am not working, I am a home maker but still find it hard to manage everything 😬any tips would help 🥰

[@lifebymelaniee]

Hi! Thank you so much for watching my video! I’m happy to have you here 🥰 I used to struggle with keeping my home clean as well, so don’t feel discouraged! Finding a routine and learning to enjoy the process is hard but rewarding! This reply might be a little long, but I will be happy if it is of any help ❤ I think one of the biggest things that helps me maintain a clean home while working is always cleaning things as I go as well as not having an excess amount of items in my house to clean. For example, I try to keep the dishwasher unloaded once the dishes are washed, so I can load dirty dishes immediately throughout the day/week. I, also, try to wash as many "hand wash only" dishes as I can while cooking, so there is less to do afterwards. If a task takes less than 2 minutes, I try to do it right away such as wiping out the sink and putting away products after washing my face or wiping down the countertops after cooking. I try to never leave a room empty handed that way items stay picked up around the house. We have a “no shoe” policy in the house which eliminates a lot of the dirt and dust that would come into the house otherwise. I feel like there are a lot of things that I can’t fit all in a few videos haha My previous video is a cleaning video that focuses on a morning to evening routine that you might like ❤ The title is “Cleaning & Self-care | How to maintain a clean home while cooking daily” As for maintaining cleanliness of neutral colored items: For white dish clothes, I wash them in sodium percarbonate and hot water if they become dirty or stained during use. So far this has always made my dish cloths bright white again. I show how to do this in my video titled “Kitchen cleaning tips | How to care for wooden utensils”. Our cabinetry is white, so I use drawer liners to protect the inside of the drawers from becoming dirty or scratched, and I clean the outside with Magic Eraser sponges (linked in description). When I purchase storage items, I prefer white bins that that look uniform, so I try to make sure they are made from stain resistant materials (my favorite is the Kuggis bins from Ikea). I am also always washing my hands while cooking and cleaning and first thing when I get home. I wash my hands a bit obsessively, but it keeps the transfer of dirt or food products (when cooking) to other surfaces to a minimum. I use an ostrich feather duster for quick efficient dusting. I hope some of this tips are useful for you. Have a wonderful day ❤☺

[@neeneethsz4703]

@@lifebymelaniee oh wow! Thank u soooo much for taking out time to reply 😍ur really sweet for typing such a long msg but trust me I loved reading every bit of it because U hv put ur time into it, which I truly respect 🥰& will definitely follow these tips as they r useful.. ur so beautiful & keep making such videos.. wish u the Best in everything that u do & loads of love 💕🥰

[@sultonYusuf-oy9sp]

I like the video

[@lifebymelaniee]

Thank you for watching and liking the video. I hope you have a nice day ☺️

[@jb-er7fu]

Very good your video❤Jenny

[@lifebymelaniee]

Jenny, thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a kind comment. I hope you have a great day ❤️

[@echoraptor4]

I was shocked to see that you are not Asian. I was fooled by your Korean breakfast and your video style. I will continue to watch since you are based in the US.

[@lifebymelaniee]

@@echoraptor4 Although this video style originated in East Asia, “silent vlogging” is gaining popularity around the world for those who don’t like talking in front of the camera. For those interested, I have provided insight about my video and food choices in my channel description. Thank you for watching.

[@farrtun]

What kind camera did you use to film this

[@lifebymelaniee]

@@farrtun Hi, I have a Sony alpha 7 IV. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@Ss-re8us]

我覺得過碳酸鈉更好用，例如鍋子還有很多東西不需要用力刷洗，泡在裡面一兩個小時，我認為他比用力刷洗還更乾淨

[@lifebymelaniee]

@@Ss-re8us 如果食物污漬在鍋內部，我會用熱水和小蘇打浸泡它。但我沒有足夠大的容器來浸泡平底鍋的外部（我嘗試了小蘇打糊，但它只去除了一點）。軟海綿可以與 Bar Keeper's Friend 產品一起使用，仍然有效。今天實際上是我第一次使用粗糙的海綿來加速這個過程。 我的炊具對我來說很重要，所以我盡力善待它☺️謝謝您觀看另一個視頻❤️

[@Ss-re8us]

@@lifebymelaniee 感謝你的回覆,我說的過碳酸鈉不是小蘇打,小蘇打是過碳氫鈉吧？過碳酸鈉比小蘇打好用非常多喔

[@lifebymelaniee]

@@Ss-re8us 謝謝您的澄清！抱歉，我錯誤翻譯了評論。我實際上還沒有在不銹鋼上嘗試過碳酸鈉。它對於去除洗碗布上的食物污漬有奇效，所以這聽起來是個好主意！在美國，小蘇打也被稱為碳酸氫鈉（兩個名字在英文中非常相似）。下次我會嘗試過碳酸鈉！謝謝你的建議 ☺

[@jb-er7fu]

Very good your Video 😍Jenny

[@graziademarco1808]

Mi piacciono molto i vostri video dei koreani ..mi fate venire voglia di essere come voi ..siete così puliti e ordinati che vi sto copiando tantissimo. se puoi falla tu la traduzione di lingua,io non ne sono capace.. adesso mi scrivo al tuo canale.e non smetterò di guardarti ciao ❤

[@lifebymelaniee]

Ciao, grazie mille per aver guardato ☺ Anche se sono americano, adoro cucinare cibo asiatico e filmare vlog muti. Sono contento che ti sia piaciuto il video; mi sono divertito a filmare e pulire. Sono felice di tradurre il commento, quindi sentiti libero di commentare nella tua lingua. Grazie per esserti iscritto e spero che tu abbia una giornata meravigliosa! ❤

[@astridrinderknecht9751]

hi, can you tell something about your gloves?

[@lifebymelaniee]

Hi! The gloves are Playtex Living Reusable Rubber Gloves. I usually buy them at Walmart, but they can also be purchased on Amazon. amzn.to/403T9vg (affiliate link to the gloves on Amazon). I purchase the size small. Thank you for watching! ☺

[@SAS-d7r]

ماشاء الله

[@IsabelVazquezlopez-b5e]

Hola te veo desde España, me gustaría un video sobre el cambio de armario a otoño invierno

[@lifebymelaniee]

¡Hola! Me alegra que lo hayas preguntado porque, de hecho, estoy planeando hacer un video sobre cómo prepararse para el clima frío, incluidas las prendas de vestir. Probablemente lo haré en los próximos 2 o 3 videos. Gracias por mirar y que tengas un día maravilloso ☺

[@emiliaalvespereira7645]

Qul é o seu país? No Brasil não tem esses produtos maravilhosos, o produto para limpar panelas, tem no Sams Club?

[@lifebymelaniee]

Olá, sou dos Estados Unidos. Não vi o produto de limpeza Bar Keepers Friend no Sam's Club. Eles têm na Amazon, mas acabei de perceber que esqueci de vincular. Esta é a forma líquida que eu uso amzn.to/4f9jZ9A (link de afiliado na Amazon). Obrigado por assistir ao vídeo e tenha um bom dia ☺❤

[@ЮлияИльенко-ы3р]

Все белоснежное, ухоженное. Вы молодец. У нас разные понимания жизни. Там где я живу, мы просто не покупаем много вещей, в том числе не нужных. Поэтому мне не приходится избавляться от них.

[@lifebymelaniee]

Спасибо за просмотр. Я также выбираю жить с более осознанным мышлением. Это многолетнее накопление продуктов. Я склонна хранить вещи независимо от того, буду ли я их использовать, если мне их подарят или я потратила на них деньги. Большинство чистящих средств я получила от друзей и семьи во время переезда. Я не люблю использовать едкие химикаты, поэтому они слишком долго лежали неиспользованными в моем хранилище. Сегодня был день, когда я отдала их тем, кто будет ими пользоваться. Большинство косметических средств на самом деле со средней школы, и сейчас их использование опасно для здоровья. Иногда нам нужно проявить немного благодати и научиться отпускать вещи, которые не оправдали ожиданий. Я готова показать неидеальные стороны своей жизни, чтобы вдохновить других, которые также стремятся жить более осознанной жизнью. Хорошего дня

[@Nesa-g3z]

سلام ممکنه در مورد مراقبت از خود هم ویدیو بسازید باتشکر

[@lifebymelaniee]

سلام، ممنون که تماشا کردید! برای ویدیوهای بعدی حتما این را در نظر خواهم داشت. امیدوارم روز خوبی داشته باشید ❤

[@Angeldolly22]

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[@lifebymelaniee]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@yazanhanmefendi4199]

Eldiven ve paspaslar ayrı yerde yıkanmalı. Paspaslar ve kirli sular mutfak lavabosu yerine küvet yads geniş bir leğende banyoda yapmalıydın.

[@lifebymelaniee]

Merhaba, izlediğiniz için teşekkür ederim. ☺ Yorumunuzdaki harika ipuçları ve sizinle tamamen aynı fikirdeyim, ancak videoda neyin yıkandığını yanlış anlıyor gibisiniz. Daha büyük paspaslar, temiz yıkanmış bulaşıkları kuruması için koyduğum kurutma paspaslarıdır. Hem kurutma paspasları hem de fırın eldivenleri mutfakta kullanılan gıda güvenli ürünlerdir, bu nedenle lavaboda birlikte yıkanıyorlar. Fırın eldivenleri, üzerlerine yiyecek döküldüğü için suyu kirleten ürünlerdi. Su temiz ve berrak olana kadar her şeyi yıkadım/duruladım. Gıda güvenli ürünleri mutfakta yıkamayı tercih ediyorum, ancak önceki videoda gösterildiği gibi (örneğin bu kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5_Hqpmtd72XpdU), temizlik bezlerini ve diğer temizlik ürünlerini banyo lavabosunda veya küvette yıkamayı tercih ediyorum. Umarım güzel bir gün geçirirsiniz ❤

[@farwakhan1776]

Your hands are so much beautiful I like it , how can I get hand like your hand please give us idea or tip or your hand care routine

[@lifebymelaniee]

Hello, thank you for watching! I don't have a specific hand care routine, but I try to wear gloves when using detergents such as washing dishes or hand washing clothing. I also apply sunscreen to the back of my hands before sun exposure. I hope this helps, have a nice day ☺

[@safamanakli1378]

كيف تتخلصين من الصراصير؟؟؟بايز

[@lifebymelaniee]

مرحبًا! لا أعيش في منطقة تنتشر فيها الصراصير، لذا ليس لدي أي خبرة في التعامل معها. بالنسبة للحشرات الأخرى والعناكب، أستخدم مبيدات الآفات الداخلية والخارجية حول محيط المنزل. شكرًا لك على المشاهدة ❤

[@beatricegorenflos2681]

🇨🇵👋👍❤

[@lifebymelaniee]

Thank you for watching and have a nice day ❤☺

[@DoDo-me6xk]

اتمنى من الله ان يهدي قلبك الى الإسلام ويعلمكى تعاليمه الصحيحة امين

[@CeliCooking-w86]

What a great wish❤

[@백진희-n2x]

왜이렇게 달그락거리는 소리가 거슬릴까

[@Zmn2348Zaman]

Are you alone??

[@tiffanyharrison21]

Keeping things tidy can make such a difference in how a space feels 💗 Tiffany Phlanx's Marketing Specialist

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I completely agree! Thank you for watching and have a nice day ☺