DEEP CLEANING like my Mennonite Grandma

[@jacquelinegemmell612]

Just found you. I just love your honesty. You aren't for "show". You want to share recipes, hints and advice. You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you

[@kandimccann9055]

I admire a woman thats not afraid to show her dirt when she cleaning 😊 just another honest gesture when teaching

[@jennifergoehrig1506]

So nice to see an actual real home like mine with chipped paint and mess! Also nice to see not everyone has the fancy cabinets and drawers. Keep up the good work mama!

[@onetoughmomma]

Yes! I was going to come and add a very similar comment.

[@sarahsheartshome]

Great cleaning motivation! I liked it because it was a true, honest to goodness farm kitchen cleaning. So many cleanings already look amazing and have brand new cabinets, etc. so I think it’s nice to see down to earth and quite common household settings! And by the way- your kitchen is adorable!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much 😊

[@truth2792]

What a treasure of honesty you are. Your upbringing from the old ways by your parent/grandparents, is irreplaceable with "modern ways", and 100% PRICELESS. Thank you so much for sharing your deep cleaning video... I just pray that the "modern" liberal ideology that is so rampantly infectious in our public and many subsidized Christian schools today will not stain the minds of your precious children or change the wonderful values you have taught them. NEVER feel like "modern" is better somehow...because there is absolutely no better way than the "natural, attentive and loving way" your mother and grandmother raised you under, which is also evident in the way you are raising your own. And - YES... God IS Good! And, so is your way of life; which pleases Him greatly! Be blessed.

[@BonnieWhitbread]

Dear woman this is just reality In people's homes you are not alone love your style

[@kaikai2meripng]

100%! So relatable. Nice to know I’m not the only one whose cabinets are scratched up and worn and stuff collecting under the stove and above the cabinets/fridge.

[@jacquelinerWQ]

Hello Ruthann! I just found your channel and am really enjoying it! I would like to share a little tip regarding the top of kitchen cabinets… I am quite short and have difficulty reaching up there even when standing on the counter so once a year I climb a ladder and lay wax paper there. It catches all the dust and grease. I just throw away the old paper and since everything underneath is mostly clean, just needs a quick wipe. Hope it helps you and your followers! ❤😊

[@tiffanyjones377]

One way to keep the tops of your cabinets easier to clean is to lay down wax paper, parchment paper, butcher paper or even paper towels. 🥰 You did a phenomenal job deep cleaning that kitchen ❤️ now, if I could just get the motivation to do mine 🤪

[@Ruthannzimm]

Great idea!!

[@carolynmills513]

I just bought a $2 roll of wallpaper to line the tops of mine. And drawers, etc.

[@wandarettinger5674]

I just use newspaper. Works great

[@makenzie100011]

I came here to say this!

[@melodycrawford9943]

I guess the dad don’t help with some of the heavy moving stuff.

[@happyplacehomesteaddannac9120]

I have never seen as honest a video as this one. We all have the dust, grime, and grease if we are honest. Thank you for a real look!

[@HappyNanny10]

Wow! Makes me tired just watching you!! But I love a really clean home! At my 85 years, I don’t seem to have the “ get up and go” that I had a few years ago! I loved cleaning my home, fixing healthy meals for my children and husband. That was such a blessing to have a family and a home to love. I have been inspired by your daily “ duties “, I just have to adjust them to my level of energy and ability!! Love your show, wish all new moms could, would watch and learn from you. And yes, I agree, our God is so good!!

[@HollyWiebe]

OMGosh!!!! You are a gift to me. When you said, "As you can see SOME of them are more willing ...". I love you all the more. Thank you for being honest.

[@rachellestringer]

7:45 THANK YOU for showing the mess!!!!! Watching these cleaning videos sometimes is ridiculous when the kitchen is spotless 🙄 then you're not learning anything and your own house becomes so daunting!! Thanking for bringing the real it means so much to some of us!!!!!!!!!

[@marlenecarlin1684]

Ruthann, you are most definitely not alone!! I actually did a deep clean of my kitchen before Christmas and it was equally as bad (my refrigerator was worse due to a freezing/exploding 1/2 gallon jar of milk 😱). It is actually really nice to see a "normal" working - gets dirty kitchen vs the perfect pristine kitchens/homes on social media. Thank you for this video, even though it is not my favorite job at all, it does feel good when it's all done!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Feels so good when it’s all done

[@shilohcruce1700]

Hi RuthAnn. Here's a tip (for anyone interested) - visit your local carpet store(s) for vinyl scraps. The scraps will come in a variety of patterns but because they're not from the roll, they often give away the scraps OR sell for pennies on the dollar. As they'll be inside kitchen/bathroom cabinets (and under supplies), it won't matter compromise aesthetics. Cut to cabinet-shelf size and set inside. Don't worry about gluing. Pros: 1. Protects wood/cabinet material from water damage 2. Protects wood/cabinet material from gauging 3. Some cushion for china/glass ware 4. EASY CLEAN UP! Cons 1. Finding the scraps 2. Cutting the scraps (I use a razor knife like a box-cutter) to size 3. You will loose ~1/4" of cabinet height on each shelf. Blessings!

[@helgarenz2005]

I also use Vinyl on top and in my cabinets easy to clean👍🏼

[@evanorvell8368]

We ALL have dirt! Lots of dirt~we're just not brave enough to put it out there.😂

[@LalalalalaLauren75]

Thank you for showing what a real kitchen looks like! The underside of my fridge and stove look just like that! I was never taught how to efficiently clean so seeing you be so thorough helps me learn. 😊

[@Ruthannzimm]

It gets so messy in those spaces!!!!!

[@Longfamily3]

Thank you so much for being so transparent. That's what working kitchens look like!! I never learned to clean from my family and my husband has taught me but still the one that knows how to truly get things clean. One suggestion my husband would add is to use a crevice cleaner attachment on a strong vacuum and vacuum the back and lean it back and vacuum the bottom of your refrigerator. As the fans on it work, it draws in dust and dirt that clog the refrigerator so it cannot work as it should. It will shorten the life of your refrigerator. Thanks for such great videos!! You edit perfectly...it shows enough to understand but moves quickly. I LOVE your teaching!!

[@jhwilliams6550]

I was also going to say to clean the fans on the refrigerator while you have it pulled out. It does help them last longer.

[@ksierra4444]

Im 9 months late to this but thank you for this! I was not taught how to clean and embarrassingly after 13 years of marriage Im still clueless on how to deep clean or even clean well. This was the perfect step by step instruction that I needed! No one else gives this much detail and seem to just assume every one already knows how to do it. I don't, so, thank you! My biggest issue is too much stuff we use very occasionally but have to store in the kitchen because we have no basement, attic, or garage.

[@rachellestringer]

Good luck with your storage and I feel that embarrassment!! I was never taught to cook!!! 😂😂😂 but we're learning you and I 😘

[@mrsclfb9697]

First, wonderful inspiring reminder. Thank you. Two tips that work for me; 1. I have two buckets, one filled with the hot, soapy water along with plenty of clean rags. As I clean, I toss the dirty rag in the second bucket and get a clean one from the soapy water bucket. You can go over the surfaces as often as needed, but still have a clean rag. All rags get rinsed out and put in the washer. 2. Tops and inside of cabinets - I line them with the stick-down floor tiles. It's a time consuming job, but it's a one time thing and can be broken into sections. The floor tiles clean up and disinfect much easier than wood and are pretty much a permanent fix to shelf liners. Places to definitely use the tiles is under the sink and on the tops of cabinets that are open to collecting all the grease, even if you don't want to put them in all the cabinets. The tiles are not overly expensive and practicality never have to be replaced. I also use white, or the lightest color tile possible. In my current kitchen I even resorted to painting the inside of the cabinets white. My kichen is dark and this extra effort makes finding things so much easier. This comes from experience of living in a 100+ year old house. Thank you again. I'm glad all those toys got found. Someone was wondering where they were. I hope the M&Ms got eaten. They were still good. Just dust them off. 😊

[@lin1038]

Great suggestions! Thankyou for sharing them!

[@sarahwieland3243]

Great tips ❤

[@Damselfly54315]

M&M's get lousy after a certain length of time...ESPECIALLY when kept in a kitchen not a pantry, lol...they do the melt and harden thing inside multiple times with no clear signs on the outside

[@rachellestringer]

Beautiful tips thank you!!!! Love the tile idea!!!

[@lorenstribling6096]

I have lived in my apartment for 23 years. Last month the refrigerator was replaced for the first time. The floor underneath was black with grime. It took about 30 minutes to clean the wall and floor and I was using a scraper to remove the top layer. I resorted to bleach and a scrub brush to get the last of it clean.

[@quietmadness1768]

*Super proud of you for doing this!* There are so many younger people who truly don’t know how to do a “proper clean” now-they were never taught or didn’t watch (if it ever happened to begin with!) I must say, I’m impressed. That’s a lot of energy and you are a strong lady to have done it the way you did. *Thank you for the inspiration!* ~~QM ❤️🇺🇸

[@giggles0401]

Thank you for being real and showing that real homes get dirty! Also thank you for teaching us how to be better stewards of our home, I was never taught how to properly clean and I am learning ways I can improve!

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so welcome!

[@JKMA818]

My mother was too busy to show me. My grandma's would not let me either. But thank the Lord

[@YvetteArguijo]

One of greatest gifts my mom gave me was a stack of microfiber wash cloths. Best for the hard cleaning. Having said that, I cannot tell you how big a blessing you have been in my life. I’m a 67 yr old and I have to do things alone. But you’ve inspired me to push myself. I made my first jar of fermented cabbage today. Last week I took a sourdough class and the proud owner of starter I’m feeding. Tomorrow is bread day! I got my for jars canning lids and your coleslaw is my next project. It will be my first canning project. I also got my first Azure order last week and made your granola. Thank you and so many blessings to you and your family.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Well look at you!!!! Makes me so happy to hear this.

[@carolynhamptonmccollum1731]

I'm also starting to can at 65, inspired by Ruth Ann! Love her calming nature!

[@marthasundquist5761]

Makes me feel better that I'm not the only one who cleans cords and areas no one ever sees...lol.😊 mom upheld the spring cleaning routine even though she did not grow up mennonite...she married an ex mennonite. We went to a private mennonite started high school, and we were encouraged 1 week out of the school year in spring to hire ourselves out to help people with spring cleaning but the pay went to the school as a donation.

[@maggiedoor6093]

You might also like Giselle Waldner channel, she is in Manitoba Canada. She is from a Hutterite community.

[@pattuck6096]

Thank you for making this video. I really needed the motivation today to finish the deep cleaning for fall before our kids come for the second hunting season. Our home is log and I love the beauty of the natural rounded logs. Keeping them free of spider webs, ash and dust from the logs I agree with the Thieves Even used it with a scrub brush on the logs . Saturday I made the sourdough bread for the second time in a week so I have fresh bread ready to have anytime. 😂 One loaf with sharp cheddar and jalapeno slices folded into the dough as I formed it into the loaf. Love the improved texture and softness. You are an inspiration for this 77 year old granny who misses my milk cows and making fresh butter!!❤ you my dear.

[@AletaHarrington]

You always are genuine and transparent with all of us. And you have a lot of wonderful content. You inspire more people than any of the haters and crazy ppl. Thank you for being real. Real life with a house full of children requires us all to need to deep clean. You are a very hard working, loving and teaching mother. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with all of us. ❤

[@loriwilson4793]

Ruthann, you are the most honest person I have ever met. You tell it like it is. Your work ethic is out of this world. You inspire me and know that it's all right to just go with the flow. Take care and God bless, Lori Wilson.

[@trinidadmiller1925]

It was wonderful seeing your kids help you clean. Deep cleaning is definitely not my favorite thing to do, especially the kitchen. After cleaning the top of my fridge and the tops of the cabinets, seeing all the dust, dirt, and grease, I was shocked. I decided to line the tops of the cabinets with newspaper to prevent this from happening again. I folded the paper to fit down on top of the cabinets, and I taped as I went across. As for my fridge, I found on Amazon a cover ment for the tops of the washer and dryer and used it for the top of the refrigerator. When it gets dirty, I just toss it in the wash. The newspaper worked, and after almost a year, I checked the tops of my cabinets and found the newspaper was dirty and greasy. I was pleased it did the job. I live in Arizona, so dust, unfortunately, is something you have to live with.

[@lin1038]

Great tips! Thankyou for sharing them!

[@MomIrregardless]

no one ever taught me anything about cleaning house. born into a 'hoarding' family. i am thrilled to find your videos! step by step without making me feel bad about myself. i was quite shocked after intently watching the entire video, looked up, and MY house wasnt any cleaner! LOL no really, this is very comforting to watch, and i can use your 'procedures' to improve my surroundings too, i cant thank you enough!!

[@jeanklingenmeyer5175]

I put clear appropriately sized totes in the bottom cabinets to store pans etc. I have a 1901 Victorian style farm home. I painted the inside of the wood cabinet shelves with white kitchen paint (easy to clean) then put some clear sticky bottomed shelf liner down on the shelf. The totes slide in and out easily. I can see what is in the cabinet without climbing in it. And it’s easy to clean. I’ve had this system for five years and it’s still working well.

[@janfelshaw8217]

Good job. Real and relaxing to watch. I love your soft and tender demeanor. You’re a real motivator.

[@Sewmena918]

New subscriber, watching older videos… Great inspiration for deep cleaning. I try to do rooms throughout the year to spread it out, but I don’t get it done as often as I would like. I work full time from home, so I use my lunch time to clean most days. I do it very much the same as you. I don’t buy many commercial cleaners or devices, but I did purchase an inexpensive steamer to clean my floors. I really like it and feel it does a good job. The one difference for me is that I always wear gloves. My hands get so dry from the water that it can takes a week to get them back to normal if I do any amount of cleaning without gloves. 😊

[@followyourheart7818]

You've motivated me to start deep cleaning.. have been putting it off but so happy you shared with us! I'm thrilled your channel came up in my feed. Love the fact that you show it as it truly is because that's how most of our homes are as well. I've been watching many of your helpful ideas. Thank you so much! New subscriber.

[@leannsharpe313]

I absolutely love any video you put out! You are a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Only heaven knows how many women, older women , middle aged women and new young moms learn these skills! You teach with grace and understanding. I truly hope you are blessed by knowing you, your mother and Grandmothers dedication to teaching skills are now teaching woman to be wonderful disciplined and “cheerful” homemakers! Thank you, Ruthann.

[@carlafawcett6494]

Hello! Someone may have mentioned this already but what I do on top of my cupboards is roll out wax paper. It is the exact size to lay down there. Next time you need to clean, crumple up the wax paper with all the greasy dirt on it and lay down new paper! It saves a lot of work, and is not expensive to do : ) This motivates me to do another clean after all my canning and Christmas baking

[@Ruthannzimm]

Great tip!

[@Damselfly54315]

I put thin plywood on mine so its a smoother surface

[@claudiaw1051]

I use up Christmas wrapping paper that's left over from a roll to line my drawers and top of cabinets. That way I declutter my wrapping paper stash and its always fun to see nice paper even if its a year later. Brings on a smile. Sometimes I repurpose the larger brown paper bags too which can the go into my compost heap afterwards.

[@ladyjane5401]

For stubborn grease, I use a product called Krud Kutter. My understanding is that it's less toxic for the environment, and the fumes aren't as overwhelming as some cleaners. I can get it at places like Lowe's, or Home Depot, but I have noticed that my local Walmart has started carrying it, too.

[@doodle7847]

Hehe, the trusty butter knife! My mom taught me this, and I had forgotten until I saw you do it. Don't be afraid to show the dirt. The most popular videos are before-and-after's and everyone can use a few good tips!

[@BlackDogDesigns]

I loved this cleaning video because it was real and showed real world dirt! I know the tops of my cabinets are in terrible need of a cleaning, you have inspired me to start a deep cleaning in my kitchen. Thank you for sharing Ruth and have a great day🌻

[@maggiedoor6093]

I Spring/Fall clean my kitchen in stages as a senior one side one day, second side another etc. Until it's all done.

[@kathycritser3932]

I once had a fridge on wheels-now my new fridge is like yours so I haven’t moved it. Wish companies would continue to add wheels on fridges. Love you shows!!❤️💕❤️

[@DenisePannell-f9d]

Thank you for sharing, I do appreciate real life videos. Now I need to tackle my kitchen. The dust bunnies are big as cats!

[@annettepearce1690]

“Some are more willing than others” 😂😂 Great job 👏

[@Shelzbells]

That was kind of funny.....the one little guy didn't look real thrilled about it.

[@barbaranielsen2888]

I love your true, honest accessment of your dirt and clutter. We all have these dirty little secrets

[@lilliemaeeismeier5774]

My Amish Friends in Lancaster, help each other with this deep cleaning, just like you said, this is such a big help.

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

Thank goodness for Thieves cleaner! Safe for you and the kids helping! I have never learned to wash walls, but I'm definitely going to start. I'm 57!

[@MarleneBush]

I love Thieves cleaner too....everything smells so good and fresh. I have back and hip issues so the deeper cleaning is getting done much slower and much less often these days. I think I may have to get some sliding drawers put in one of my cabinets so I don’t have to bend down and get on my knees to get to the back of them - I’m 76 and things like that are sometimes not possible for me. Blessings, Marlene

[@Ruthannzimm]

You would love the sliding drawers behind doors

[@MarleneBush]

@@Ruthannzimm I have a handyman coming this week to help me. I’m going to have him look at that!

[@cedarrockcabin3633]

I applaud you for being so real. I had to chuckle to myself with your stove & fridge ... because the last time I pulled out my stove & fridge they were very similar to yours and it's just the 2 of us. My uncle, who was a dairy farmer, would say, 'I love work! I could sit & watch it all day.'😂

[@marciajeralds5042]

You just made me feel better about my dirty spaces! Thank you for showing a real house cleaning !

[@SuperZytoon]

I just suddenly received your first video. At least it was a first for me and I am just thrilled. There seems to be NOTHING you cannot do. I subbed immediately. And although I feel like a lazy sloth while watching, I still watch!

[@sandraschick1916]

You are always an inspiration to me. Your videos help me realize some of the things I have forgotten and give me the umph it takes to tackle them. I'm 70 ans alone so I tend to forget that things simply collect dust and grease no matter how messy (or not) that we are. Thank you again! You are needed! And Loved❣️🥰

[@MrsLovelyPendragon]

Thank you for being *REAL* people that have perfect spaces don’t cook, and/or have cleaners I’m _so done_ with the *fakeness* of it all. This right here is *why* I subbed ❤

[@misstlc7136]

A layer of saran wrap on top of the cabinets is super easy to remove and will catch all the dust and grease. And it's really really cheap. You could also put aluminum foil down and it tucks easily into the corners. Great job mom!!!!!

[@janicesrygler8964]

I love the practical cleaning approach! And what a motivation to get my kitchen cleaned this spring before preserving season takes over! Thanks Ruth Ann!

[@rebeccagrimsley7260]

It’s nice to see that your house gets dirty just like mine. I always feel like my house gets dirtier than ever everyone else’s no matter how hard I try to be neat. Your video makes me feel better. I loved this video. I don’t usually watch cleaning videos either, but I enjoy your videos because you are very real. You could be my neighbor. Actually I would enjoy having you as a neighbor

[@marciahohn4521]

This was FABULOUS! I remember doing this with My Mom and Aunt! These are very FOND memories for me, and a reminder that I need to get back at it myself! Thanks!

[@debbyferguson5638]

You put me to shame. I am slightly disabled. But I need to work at getting my kitchen clean. Thanks for the motivation. ❤❤❤

[@Famcke]

Omgoodness now we all feel sooooooo guilty 🤣😆🤣😆 You did an amazing job! Glad to see you with a new video. Love how the children helps. Enjiy seeing all the beautiful animals on the farm. Best wishes 💐🙏🇺🇲

[@judyklein3221]

Deep cleaning is hard work but so satisfying! Great job!

[@brendakerch8910]

Watching people clean gives me new ideas and motivation

[@cbass2755]

That side of your stove when you pulled it out looks just like mine. Once a year I deep clean, and yep…lots of spills! But it cleans up nicely. Thanks for being real ❤

[@elisabethkirk760]

A tip I’ve learned from watching other cleaning videos is to line the tops of your cabinets with paper towels or wax paper to keep the grease from building up on the cabinets. You just throw the grease covered paper away!

[@Ruthannzimm]

That’s an excellent idea

[@beverlythorp9446]

Don’t sweat the small stuff…your house is no different than anybody else’s!! Especially, with children. We all have dirt in the same places. I remember my grandma coming to visit and wearing a white glove checking to see how clean things were behind the stove and refrigerator and freezer. She even would look behind picture frames 😊

[@aliciapalozzi7117]

I own a house Cleaning company in San Diego and when I do the top of the cupboards I lay down paper towels to line the top and it keeps it from getting the hard to remove grease dust as we call it. ❤thank you so much for your video’s I’ve learned so much! Thank you, thank you and god bless you and your beautiful family ❤

[@leslietrout1960]

We are moving to a double wide mobile home on 1.05 acres so I’m watching all of your videos for tips and inspiration. I too love you honest down to earth explanations so thank you!

[@lizrosentreter936]

Yes!! The table knife under the rag trick!!!

[@susananderson1071]

A true inspiration. You have a beautiful family and a nice, spacious kitchen.

[@carlahabeck4051]

I don't think I ever learned how to deep clean. Your video is an inspiration! Thank you!

[@pamswafford9994]

Love that you show reality of a lived in house. Everyone can relate to you.

[@patriotmama]

Don't be embarrassed by the dirt. LOL. I too have a farm kitchen and I have all that dirt too. I too had a Mom and Grandma that deep cleaned twice a year. I do it once a year and have to start with the kitchen b/c it is always the worst. My pantry gets to be a mess because of all the bulk spices and baking ingredients that I use on a daily/weekly basis. I dread that part of my kitchen every year. I don't know if there is any other or better way of cleaning a kitchen except good old soap and water and elbow grease. That works for me and that is what I use. Really greasy spots on my cabinets, I use a little rubbing alcohol and a soft rag. Then rinse with warm water. Makes them shine and takes the grease right off without the lingering smell of harsh cleaners. Your kitchen looks great! Wonderful job!

[@angelanichols65]

You are a breath of fresh air!! Just love all your videos. Thank you!

[@cathydasc2390]

Hello from Athens, Greece. I just found your channel and am enjoying your content. I also deep clean my house twice a year but the kitchen more often. In order to make my cleaning easier on top of the cabinets and the grease does not become sticky I usually put newspapers on top of them.

[@r.burtnett6995]

Great idea of the newspaper but also lining with regular kitchen Liners that is washable a big plus

[@wvhickchick]

Great idea ty

[@janetsandham7058]

Hi ,I put clear wrap ,cling film on top of my cubourd, remove it every 3 month an replace

[@ameliagfawkes512]

I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, but I recommend putting sheets of any kind of paper (brown/white/news) or clingfilm or kitchen foil down on top of your wall cabinets. When it comes time to clean, just carefully lift them off and into a bin bag, leaving only the trim to properly clean and the rest to wipe with a damp cloth. It cuts down cleaning up there to almost no time at all and it's much less daunting. xx

[@mrsgonzo4564]

This video and others have definitely helped me get better at being a good homemaker. They show that you're not alone in these struggles and a lot of people don't like to clean, but do it because it needs to be done. As odd as that is, it makes me what to take keeping a clean home more seriously to keep the house up for my family too. 🥰

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes. We can do even the things that we aren’t passionate about.

[@ramonahoudek4712]

Showing your dirt... thank you!!! Makes me feel not alone!!! We live in Winneshiek County, Iowa... Love that you are in Iowa and not that far away... Love your you tube show and always enjoy seeing the family work together!!!

[@lindakerber3842]

Your kitchen isn't bad at all. You keep a tidy home. That's takes a lot of energy. I do like the magic eraser for a lot of my cleaning. One thing I learned while I had my cleaning business was a little furniture polish or very lite coat of oil on the glass shower doors helps the soap build up from sticking I always hang a shower curtain in the shower and that keep the build up on the glass. You're a wonderful mother by the way! Thanks for the video.

[@26skogen]

I am 75 and live alone with my two dogs. Yesterdays job (besides the garden) was washing all the blinds, washing and ironing the curtains, and windows inside. I got all but one room done. I slowly pick away at spring cleaning but do it every year. I also wash the walls but not the ceiling. There is so much to do when you live alone but I make a daily to do list and most days I make it.

[@DeniseReinarz-p4y]

You clean the same way I do, it’s so rewarding when done…love your videos

[@WillowsGarden]

Yes, that’s how my grandmother and mother taught me. I always do a spring and fall deep cleaning. My mother is 82 years old, but as the old saying goes, you could eat from her floors. Thank you for a wonderful inspirational video, makes me want to start my spring cleaning. I hope you and your family have a blessed weekend!

[@ldg2655]

This is the first cleaning video I’ve ever seen. I saw quite a few tips for me to use. I am not good at cleaning.. I need all of the help and inspiration that I can get!! I’d rather be in my garden…LOL.

[@peggykalis3461]

That was the best ever! Showing all those spots no one wants to take the time to get to yet understanding that if you don’t…well let’s just say there’s a lot of unwanted creatures who would love it! I think that one feels more light and clean having completed this task…and your family is eating food prepared in this area too. So many people are “not my problem” when actually it is! My son builds and rents brand new homes and the way people leave them for someone else…well they need this video Ruthann! Thank you for being brave enough to share! My mom cleaned this way too!

[@rebeccanelson5737]

Oh you are so fun! Just so you know my house is way dirtier, I don’t deep clean very often but I watch a cleaner who does hoarding houses for free on Sat. I really liked the sped up declutter and before and after pics. And I learned he uses Mr Clean clean freak-spray on for grease and wait and wipe of, and he makes his own all purpose spray with 70% rubbing alcohol and 6 drops of dawn which is my fav now for shining windows and mirrors. He also uses ultra fine microfiber cloths for windows and mirrors leaves no streaks. ( or 91% rubbing alcohol diluted with water to 70%) it sanitizes also. It’s also good on stone countertops. MMC Midwest magic cleaners is the KZbin channel..

[@kansasmisfit7404]

i love thieves cleaner you can put lemon EO in the bottle it is a great degreaser but i am sure you already know you need glass bottles not plastic. I m so glad you use thieves Household cleaner. It is the best and clean enough to eat off the floor. Young living is my go to

[@CMSCK]

Looks great! Your videos are real. Don’t need filters. We like you because of your realness. Many of us with kids and even grandkids can relate to you. Real life gets messy and that is okay. Thank you.

[@kljames3707]

There’s nothing more satisfying than doing a deep clean! Thanks so much for an instructive video. I appreciate your dedication to your family and your community.💗

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so welcome!

[@amypatterson1382]

You bring me back to a life a once knew. Cold winters with a coal and wood stove. Soot on every surface. The heat from that stove brought so much warmth and cooking meals as well. I clean the way that you do. With a knife and rag to get in between the cracks and crevices. My father raised hogs until he just couldn’t do it. I have my mother’s kerosene lamp I use it if there is a power outage. Thank you for the memories.

[@janetvanderlaann7303]

Love your honesty and how you keep it real

[@vashstampedo]

Good job! Love seeing the whole family pitch in to help, these are valuable lessons for them. You can get rollers that go under the fridge to make it easier to slide out for cleaning. You can also buy special wands to go on your vacuum (they aren’t expensive) to get the coils of the refrigerator clean which will extend the life of the compressor and save energy.

[@tagladyify]

The old ways are the best. It’s wonderful that you are sharing yours. Many people need and want them. Thanks for sharing ☺

[@CharlotteBrown-bh1cd]

Watching You RuthAnn makes me do everything better when I cook and clean ❤

[@sharonlatour6230]

Ruth Anne, you are real! You don't try to hide, what ALL OF US HAVE in our own homes!

[@sing2me]

16:33 the dirt in the crack is much easier to clean by lifting the stove top from 'belly height' and you should find a support there so you don't have to hold it up yourself. You'll also be able to clean a part of your stove you didn't know you had access to.

[@brendaarnold8485]

I have the same issues in my kitchen. Your kitchen looked pretty normal. You & the children did a great job. I'm inspired to do some of the same.

[@joannelane0723]

I thought I was the only one who "vacuums" before I mop or wash down surfaces! Its enlightening to know that I share that train of thought will another person! Believe me when I say cleaning is NOT something I ever plan to do......thanks for sharing!

[@debrawilson2893]

Precious to share your truth! We all have dirty houses but how many of us share the truth. Reminds me of scriptures. We cannot get cleaned up spiritually until we expose are dirt or sins. Amen!

[@stacier1069]

Thanks so much for the motivation Ruth Ann, love your channel!❤

[@denisepineda1788]

It’s hilarious. I just started doing this to my kitchen last week. Now I’m trying to get past my 2nd bout of the flu so I can finish the other wall of shelves in my kitchen. I need to clean my stove inside and out to which I am not looking forward to. It is harder to do at 68 than it was when I was younger. Keep the videos coming. I love that you have a regular people home that is lived in like mine not something out of a movie set!!!

[@missykuss9975]

I think you’re a fabulous homemaker! I love watching you do anything!

[@charlenewillingham6853]

❤ love your videos! I doubt anyone can honestly say ,their kitchen is always pristine clean. Mines not! I work hard in my kitchen to. Cooking and canning, ect. Ruthanne, you are one very hard working woman. And I love your honesty. 😊

[@SarahBergen-p1p]

I love watching your videos . Have tried quite a number of your ideas and recipes. Love your Christian values. May god richly bless you and your family. One thing I do when "deep cleaning" in the kitchen after washing cupboard tops is, I spread paper towel over the surface of the top. It catches all the dust and greasy film . Then discard the paper towel and replace it after the next deep cleaning.

[@jm48532]

I never thought to include my children to clean the kitchen. That is a wonderful idea!

[@kimsimmons3911]

Thank you so much for putting this video up. Your kitchen was not that dirty, so don't feel bad. EVERYONE has dirty space around the refrigerator and stove!!! You did a wonderful job. You might find that using magic clean erasers when you clean the baseboards under you cabinets, make it alot easier. They don't have any chemicals in them, and I don't know why they work so well, but they make tough spaces a little easier to clean. They do wonders for scuff makes and that kind of thing. Thanks again for your great videos. I love them!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@cindygraham4547]

Instructions say wear gloves???

[@RebelAlliance42]

Ohhhhh, this is NORMAL!! I thought I was just lazy and gross for having dirt like that under my big appliances! Have you seen Sophia at My Great Challenge? She's another KZbinr I love because of how she keeps it real! I loooooove your kitchen, it's beautiful, and you can see how well used it is and how hardworking you are from the worn paint, you can't fake that kind of love, you know? I know, my kitchen is the same, well used, and scrubbed often 😂 at least on the outside. I love that your kids help, mine do too, it's how they learn to keep their own houses clean when they move out, and they will appreciate you for it like mine do ❤

[@auntdayskitchen6315]

Loving this video, because you would be amazed at how many people have never actually been taught how to truly clean their kitchen and that you have to move things like the refrigerator and the stove