DISASTER DEEP CLEAN WITH ME & DECLUTTER | Deep Cleaning My Messy House With Hacks

[@marv6013]

Very satisfying just to sit and watch someone else cleaning while your house is mess ,,,

[@loriann8551]

right, its so satisfying !

[@doingslothstuffs]

🤣 yess! I decided I would watch her clean her house before I start mine.

[@staciemarie5859]

@@doingslothstuffs Getting my motivation too!

[@kimbucha2949]

when my kids were little, I would let them have a different batch of toys when the current ones were picked up. kinda like a library system. check in the old, check out the new. worked pretty good.

[@christineshultz7615]

That would allow you to sanitize toys also especially if they are having any nasty symptoms.

[@christinaalaimo3503]

You may get a lot of hate for taking the small piece toys away but good for you!!! I did this with my kids and it WORKED!

[@jessicakuhn9315]

Yes, go mom!

[@NiNitosix]

Done it before when our boys were small and YES, it works! 👍

[@nancysoto5991]

Agree I did too n most of the time they forgot about the toys n so did I lol they didn’t miss those toys at the end. Lol

[@AprilLBolton]

I love the organization you have in the kids closet!!!

[@lucindalavelle4246]

Why did I love that so much? Half way through I sorted out my bedside cupboard while I was watching!

[@motherhen7]

Hi Mai. I don't have any kids but a lot of my friends do. Hearing them talk about stuff. My input is keep it at 3 kids. If you have a 4th kid, I'd be very happy for you and your family. The cost of living, college, braces, medical insurance, etc, etc. This is just my two cents. In no way am I judging or trying to tell you how to run your life by any means. LOVE this video. All your videos are INCREDIBLE. All the very best. God bless you and your family.

[@toricarrillo5165]

I keep a scrub brush in my kids bathtub and she “play cleans” every bath. Little does she know, it actually really helps with regular cleaning. 😂

[@MaiZimmy]

Love this!!! 😂😂

[@jillmonteleone107]

Ok I’m truly blown away by you !!! 🎉🎉🎉. I’m tierd just watching you !!! How often do you do this type cleaning? Your EXTREMELY motivating !!! Good lord my house is disgusting after watching you !!! I applaud you !! Thanks for the videos and ideas!!! 😊😊😊😊

[@hatchmando4918]

For your toaster oven pan try Easy off oven cleaner that does not need heat. Make sure you buy the one that does not need heat. Spray it on & leave it for 10-15 minutes and then everything will just wipe away so easily. I use it on top of my stove for spill overs etc. A housekeeper showed me that trick. Great idea taking away the kids toys. You teach them how to treat you (and their stuff). Id say depending on age, probably keep their toy room clean 3-5 days, earn a few back, continue to keep clean 3 more days, earn few more, etc etc.

[@jennw892]

Small toy bins: I'd allow one "bin" at a time. Once they can play/pick up one bin for a while, I'd add a second...If two gets to be too much, move back down to one bin until they get the hang of it. I'd then SLOWLY introduce more. You can always swap bins out every few weeks during the process so they don't get tired of what they're playing with!

[@michellegonzaga7126]

I’m a working mom of 4 new to your channel (which I looove!) and I agree that 3 kids was way more stressful than now having 4! Go for number 4!

[@juliekerr663]

I’m headed to work and I just don’t wanna go. I thought, ‘I’ll watch one more video before I get ready.’ And then I saw it: Mai Zimmy!! Yesss!!!! Just what I need!!!

[@MaiZimmy]

Haha love it!

[@courtneypuckett7037]

Good for you! Also I just have to say, your carpet lines make me so happy 😀

[@cack121]

The more children we had, the easier life got. They entertained each other, played with each other etc Although I spent a lot of quality one on one with them, they didnt NEED my undivided attention. They had each other. 7 children was easier than 3 for sure. My oldest was only 10 when the 7th was born so it wasnt as if the older took CARE of the younger.

[@MaiZimmy]

So crazy!!! It’s hard to imagine less stress with that many kids lol 💕

[@haokaiandtaylor8182]

100% true. I am the 3rd oldest out of 6 kids. When I was 7 years old, I took care of my 5th newborn sister. Then when I was 10 years old, I took care of my last sister. I am now 23 years old and I'm extremely close to my youngest sisters and will always be their best friends.

[@jenniferr1279]

I completely agree with this! We have 5 boys. When we had just 3, 3 and under, it was much more stressful. Now that our oldest is 8 it’s such a big difference! It’s busier with more kids, but now they can help and play with each other more.

[@2014knicole]

Growing up if my mom had to take toys it was a 3 weeks non-negotiable, week 4 was assess the situation on how things have been kept (tidy or still messy) then would give them back week 4 or another 3 week imprisonment lol. If the same type of toys had to be taken away 3 times they got donated (I only ever made it to that once but I learned my lesson… now I’m a clean freak lol).

[@Xiallaci]

I made it a habit of having my son clean up his toys every evening at age 3 and onward. Like, we would eat dinner, then was cleanup time, then getting ready for bed and finally we'd cuddle and read a book. It helped tremendously to have him help with his toys (and later having him do it himself). I also made sure that each night when he got dressed for bed he would throw his clothes in the laundry. For snacks it was usually carrots and apples, so not so many crumbs around. But then again my son didn't really have an issue witu it, so i was fortunate. 😅

[@michellepetersen5121]

I recommended the spinning mop to my Aunt and she bought one and then loved it so much they bought one for the RV! Thanks for the great product reviews😘😘😘😘

[@jcimlas210]

Just finished the video and I realized your “good enough” attitude has actually helped me so much. I can be extremely anal when it comes to cleaning, but I think ever since watching your content I’ve loosened the reigns a little and have been able to see past the things that would drive me mad before. Idk if that’s coming across as a back handed compliment lol but it’s definitely not intended to be! ♥️♥️♥️

[@MaiZimmy]

Totally does not come off as back handed!! 😅😁 thank you!!

[@MultiDaisy1995]

I watch a lot of Mai & “This Gathered Nest” youtube content. They have both helped me A LOT with realizing cleaning is more of a big picture thing & it is ok to let the imperfect stuff slide sometimes. It’s helped my sanity SO MUCH!

[@NiNitosix]

@@MultiDaisy1995 I was just telling my mother the same thing this morning!

[@jennypatel2155]

You’re my new favorite and I soooo look forward to watching your videos while feeding my little one! ♥️

[@MaiZimmy]

Thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@thejennyv]

Great job Mom!!! I don't have kids, but I can only imagine the struggles of just trying to keep up! I hope you're feeling better & get a chance to put your feet up soon❤️

[@Garden-ghost80]

Another great video, Kiddo! You mom's today have so much more to juggle than I did when I was a young mother. I am a "new mother" again at 40 (totally planned) and I am at times overwhelmed by how much moms are expected to do compared to my when I had my first round of kids 20 years ago.

[@Garden-ghost80]

I was all about "logical consequences" when first round of kids were growing up. I think you made a good decision to remove the toys they aren't caring for. I'd vote for a week before reintroducing one bin. If they can handle that for a week, introduce the next bin. You are a wise mother.

[@mollyrandolph1345]

Love love love your channel!!!!!!! I can't wait until you have a new video! I even watch your older ones! You are so beautiful!!!!!!!!!

[@danixoxo8637]

Lol the entire family working against you. I hear you loud and clear.

[@cornjuiceproductions2887]

I think it's a combination of being more lax and having the kids help each other out!

[@nadinewilliamson1037]

I love your cleaning videos..and I love how you move furniture. It seems since the home declutter its much easier for you. I think the time-frame for the toys will be something you'll know instinctively. Way to go!! I can't wait to see the attic declutter.

[@emmcguire94]

I would present the messy toys as a problem to your boys that they have to solve (they might need guidance). Then write a plan together and come up with consequences together if the plan isn’t followed. I often do some dodgy illustrations for kids who can’t read yet - or even better they can draw pictures that match the plan. For example they might want a pack up song, or a timer, and they might agree that if they don’t pack up more than 1 day in a week, they lose the toys for a week. I think you will be pleasantly surprised with their ideas. I’m a teacher and kids often come up with stricter plans than I ever would - but they follow them because it was their idea!

[@estelarodriguez5866]

Just found you today in scrolling through KZbin! Kids are a lot of work & responsibilities but they are true blessing!💞🤗

[@itsrach08]

just found your channel this week, I’ve loved all your videos so far!! 😎

[@cleanbeetv]

The more kids the more stress, I have 7 and it was difficult when they were little, I just discovered this video today, I also know that it depends on where you live and how financially stable you are that plays a lot in to the stress as well, my children didn’t entertain each other, they wanted my attention and when I had my twins it was even worst, I wouldn’t change it , now I have 4 teenagers and 3 adult children and I am so happy that they are older.

[@courtneywilliams5108]

Your kitchen counters tops look so great since your previous decluttering! Inspiring!!

[@pinadelmonico]

U killed it in this vid Mai!! I think keeping the small toys for 1 to 2 wks will prove ur point w the boys;) I don’t want to forward thru any part of ur vids bc ur so entertaining & funny the whole time!!:) love ur vids!! 🥰❤️👍🏻

[@MaiZimmy]

Thank you!!! 😃😃

[@samarfatemah4935]

I cleaned out my kitchen cabinets, my closet and guest closet after watching your videos. Thank you so much!!! 😅

[@MaiZimmy]

Good job!!!!!

[@tammypol4182]

I did the same. And started adding them back every 2 weeks.

[@HaleyMariah]

I have LOVED watching your channel grow! i’ve been watching you since my first trimester of pregnancy with my 7 month old

[@corinna_maybe]

WOW what a massive transformation all in a few hours! you're the queen of messy to clean :)

[@EuAmandaTaylor]

It's amazing how cleaning is done in different countries, in my country we wash up to the ceiling

[@lorihz]

Mind blown!!! Those 2 hinges behind the toilet seat lift up? My cleaning routine is forever changed. Thank you!

[@MultiDaisy1995]

I’m honestly impressed that you cleaned the whole house in one day! Super women ❤️

[@Savi3Ram]

Going right away now to start my cleaning process. Truly it’s motivating. Thanks

[@nrocha137]

This was oddly satisfying.... Thank you for sharing. I'm going to get up and clean now🙃

[@ERSwanger]

Love your toy jail!

[@kellypruitt2362]

Recently found your channel and I’m hooked. Cant wait to binge watch the others😊

[@MaiZimmy]

Awww welcome!!!! 💕💕💕

[@anjelagray60]

Just stumbled across your video, I really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to the attic clean.

[@chapterbichapter821]

The study about four kids- I think it’s because mothers have the oldest help out (depending on the age gap). I’m the second oldest out of five and my parents always had me watch over my sibling haha! Toys- if they play with the toys that are left in the playroom and they pick up after themselves for a few days straight give them only one bin. If they continue to clean up after themselves then give them another bin and so on. If they don’t take them back.. that’s my guess haha.

[@housewifesimplelife8402]

You got so much done!

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

I have a toaster oven with a tray that stained like that. I finally started wrapping it in tin foil that I replace once in awhile. So much easier than scrubbing! 😁

[@ohadrii]

I started doing this too and it has been soooo much easier!

[@faithtyler358]

I wish u had cleaning videos every week your one of my favorites 😁

[@lucy.loo84]

Your video gives me hope lol Cannot wait to send my 4 and 6yr old off to school in the fall, b/c I’m beyond spent having them home the entire year. I feel like it’s never ending! Anyway, appreciate the inspiring content and looking forward to more. Btw, I too need help with toy clean up b/c my 4yr old girl refuses! So gonna so the same.

[@jackieliz7705]

My grandmother had twelve children. My older aunts and uncles would take care of the younger ones. So they explained the more children there were the easier it gets.

[@mammaneedsabreak17]

Try Oven Off for your oven tray. Let it sit for about 10 min before scrubbing. Also, use it on your hood vents. Works great!

[@mammaneedsabreak17]

Also, we went from 3 kids to 5 with surprise identical twin girls. Weirdly my stress level decreased. Maybe I’ve just given up being totally out numbered.🤣

[@donnat4650]

Hi Mai!!! Newbi here 😆 I remember a nurse telling me that 2 was the cut off. I have but sometimes I wished I had more, but this was long ago😀 my mother had five of us and I don’t know how she did it:) I give you kudos, I can actually tell that you are a dedicated mom🧼🧺🏡

[@sspiker]

Suggestion for Mai - When you go to purchase paint for the kids' rooms and common areas, be advised that there ARE paints that are designed to be more resistant to wear and tear and staining. (mainly preventing staining of the paint for easier cleaning). Be sure to ask a paint pro which types are currently available and go from there.

[@monikahorsley9224]

I have that spinning mop and love it

[@Math_ilda]

Lot's of tossing I love this !! Hope you'll do the same while carrying a trash bag like this and declutter things from the master bedroom mostly if you have any clothes that can't be donated or magazines/catalogs to discard since they're by far the hardest things for me to toss and I tend to keep way too much.

[@fadiyac7768]

Love how different your twins are! Great trick for teaching kids about the small toys, keep at it! I say yes to a fourth baby :) PS when are you doing the Q&A video? Can't wait for my and other interesting questions to be answered!

[@MaiZimmy]

It pry will be up next month! I know it’s taking a while haha. I am always behind on videos and have them queued up in case I get too busy with the kids

[@fadiyac7768]

@@MaiZimmy Can't wait! You're amazing and a great mom! I love watching your videos :)

[@christadimarcantonio5558]

hot cleaning tip - I've found that making a paste w/ baking soda, lemon juice and water is the BEST thing for getting caked on food stains from my oven! I have a feeling it would work for your toaster oven too. Just let it sit for at least 30 minutes and then use the scrub daddy (or a sponge that you are okay to part with, because it will be pretty gross lol)

[@haokaiandtaylor8182]

Being the 3rd oldest of 6 kids. I would say it is less stressful because we tend to buddy up and often the older kids are sorta like mini moms or nannies. In fact, I would say the most stressful homes I went to from sleepovers were with three kids. But most of them were not close in age so two kids would love each other and the youngest would be a loner. Maybe my family was different because my mom spaced us out by three years at the max so no one felt left out.

[@tonilund9871]

Maybe you could use the small piece toys as a reward for clean bedrooms? If their room is clean they can check out a toy tub for a few hours.

[@OliviaFlorence]

New viewer here! Your videos are really great! Thanks for the motivation mama!!

[@MaiZimmy]

Welcome!! And thank you!

[@marciapickens7444]

My tub is textured too. Thanks for the tip!

[@bethdoe4635]

My mum took away toys when things got too messy. My younger sister was the messy one and I was the clean one. I used to keep my room clean and she kept hers messy. We used to share a play room and it always felt like a losing battle against her to keep it clean. When my mum used to take away my favourite toys because my sister hadn’t tidied them away, it felt like I was being punished as well for my sisters crimes. Even as an adult I’m still bitter about it… maybe something for you to think about when trying to find the right balance between punishment and reward. It’s a near impossible task.

[@allysond727]

Keep small piece toys away for at least a couple of weeks. Til you get tired of them asking for them back lol!

[@ashleykonechne9697]

I'm on baby number 5. I can't say 4 were less stressful because 3 and 4 were twins. I can say I'm the most calm about baby number 5 though, maybe because it's not twins again, haha. I wouldnt say my oldest takes care of the younger but as she gets older ( she's 7 now) she is so helpful which really makes a difference.

[@licaleu5784]

In terms of your question: make clear why you take the small toys away and explain exactly what the kids have to do to get them back. It must be realistic and achievable. "Clean up all the toys of the floor before you go to bed" start small to give the "slob" a chance to find motivation by success. You can also work with a sticker plan and remind them how often they have to follow to get them back. Kids don't really understand long term effects just yet.

[@marinewifey1015]

Vacuum lines are just 👩🏽‍🍳🤌🏽 😘

[@jcimlas210]

Pausing at 1:50 cause that’s crazy! Not that the study is crazy, but that you just confirmed my feelings lol I have 3 and #4 is on the way and I literally felt like we HAD to have another baby. That it would balance our home and bring peace to welcome another member to our family even though I was so stressed with these 3; my family would be like are you suuuure you want to have more? And I knew we absolutely HAD to! 🤣

[@MaiZimmy]

Haha you’ll have to DM me when #4 is here and let me know how it is!

[@jcimlas210]

@@MaiZimmy sure will! We’re due in September and I feel like it’s going to be pure bliss to have cooler weather coming (we’re in SA) and to be looking forward to the holidays etc. No better time! 💖💖💖

[@refahussain]

I agree! I have 3 boys and my god I never seen my hair get grey so fast

[@MaiZimmy]

Haha I’m pulling out grays all the time!!!

[@keirajones5062]

Mum of five here, three kids was hard until the baby was one. Five kids is hard at times, certainly more small people to get into the car, keep track of when you're out, feed etc. But I also found with each baby I got more relaxed too. Also depends on their ages, when my fifth was born I had a 2, 4&6 year old ( plus a 13 year old) and it was exhausting, now I have a 19, 12, 10,8&6 year old and it's exhausting in a different way. But honestly, parenting is hard no matter how many you have, I found it hard some days with one, found it hard some days with two. The beauty of having five is that I know what it was like to have one, two or three kids, so when my best friend who has just had her third baby (second living) rings me to say she's struggling I can say " I remember those days, bring them over so we can have a coffee and you can vent".

[@Kimberlyeverythingfierce]

Okay so watching your video is amazing. My 3 kids stress me out. When I had our 3rd it was a game charger 1 and 2 kids are easy. Having 3 is an old number. So I know I’m not alone.

[@christalnoel]

Is it weird that I’m more focused on what brand of carpet that is? Lol. I’m looking to replace carpet and yours is exactly what I need.

[@lily_white]

you can line the drip pan with aluminum foil so when you want to clean it, all you have to do is tak eit off, throw it out, and reapply a new layer. Also for the kitchen tabled benches, you can get a flat weatherproofing foam "tape"-like stuff to "crumb-proof" the underseat storage bins.

[@lyndarina9839]

Love your video. Thanks for the cleaning tips. From someone who is older and now has prematurely wrinkly, crepy skin on the back of both hands from using household cleaning products barehanded, please consider wearing gloves when you clean. I know, gloves are aggregating to take on and off, but if you keep a pair under the sinks in your bathrooms and kitchen you can keep your hands lovely forever.

[@bedanava]

Have you tried some sort of cleaning routine? I love the fly lady has helped a ton!

[@MaiZimmy]

I’ll have to look her up! Thanks!

[@nancycosgrove4005]

Great job!

[@marjoriegouin9678]

For oven pans put them upside down on your oven grills & start the "self-cleaning" mode : works wonders!

[@leandrolisa]

wow...i did like 1.5 of the things you did. wow!

[@mnice3784]

I have 3 kids!!! Yes, the stress with three is triple that of two ☺

[@scarletletter2847]

After watching this video I get the ad "do you know why you're so tired all the time? Look at this banana!" Haha! Maybe we're tired because we're cleaning house like this lady! 🤣

[@anitajohnson782]

Do you tidy up with your boys? You could try a 5 min toy pack up dance party each afternoon.

[@jessieperez6984]

You go Mama! Kids have to learn consequences and how to correct their actions 👏🏻 and I CANNOT WAIT for the attic organization! Maybe it will motivate me to do the same lol

[@hatchmando4918]

Same. I have crap up there thsts been there for 12Yrs!!! I need to purge! It’s just so overwhelming!

[@leeannarickerson4585]

Only allow them to have one bin out at a time and have them pick them up after they are done playing with them. Make it a game to see who can pick up the most the fastest. You can also do a kitchen timer for them to pick them up or they lose them again.

[@YourAverageJazz]

I have 3 boys with one on the way. Ages 4, 3 and 1. The older boys love to clean their room and the living room because I “pay” them with some gummy bears after it’s all cleaned! They just want to clean to get the candy at the end and that’s what gets them excited… but I’ll take it! 😂😂

[@keirajones5062]

Re comments about older kids helping out, sometimes yes, my eldest was 13 when my fifth was born, she was at the birth, sure if I needed her to hold the baby for a minute she would, but overall I didn't expect her to help out except with doing some household chores, which she would be doing anyway, regardless of how many kids we had.

[@CarolinaRodriguez-vs7dq]

I just have one daughter who is really messy and I have OCD, so just one is fine for me!!!!!!

[@lisagiannoumis3816]

Go mom, thanks for hanging tough and making consequences. My husband always gets upset when I do this for my toddler, if he throws a toy (at 18 months he's prob too little to really know how to put things away, but throwing is a huge issue) I take it away for a while.

[@Stacey_millward]

I have 3 boys and pregnant with number four and I would say 2 was the hardest and it's just gotten easier although the two younger ones are 4 and 3 and fighting like cat and dog at the moment so hopefully they grow out of that before number four comes.

[@rebeccabeck9505]

We do a toy trade system with eh small piece toys. They can have one set at a time. The catch is they have to completely clean up that set and return it to me and we can exchange it for a different set. That way its easier for them to clean up by themselves as there isnt any sorting.

[@annettecarolherbst]

My kids hated toy jail but hey it got them to pick stuff up.

[@jennyramirez9073]

Where did you get the toilet seat insert thing that keeps kids from falling in?! I need that for my toddler!

[@hairdebi]

Spray the shelf in the toaster oven with easy off oven cleaner, spray it leave it for 5 minutes it will wipe right off

[@owlfreak91]

A family friend had a rule that any toys left out at the end of the day were taken by mom and couldn't be played with the next day. Maybe that could help as you reintroduce the small peice toys

[@KelliDM]

What kind of oven is that and do you like it? I'm thinking of getting a toaster oven/air fryer combo.

[@MissouriPrepper64052]

My opinion is the more kids you have the less stress and here’s why you get into a routine you know exactly what you need to do and what is expected we are finishing up container raising our house so that we will never have to purge or deep clean like that again other than maybe floors windows things like that I have six children I now have two grandchildren I am down to just my last three in the house ages 12 ages 11 and ages 10 five of my children or girls my last and only son is my boy I say go for it I have another one fingers crossed this time you get a baby girl

[@gibsongirl9046]

Might ask your sons' preschool teachers if they pick up toys at school. If they do, then ask them why they won't at home to see if they think it's because it's a mom's job, not theirs. Sometimes boys have to see men cleaning or they get funny ideas. Your book toy chest was brilliant because they know exactly where to put them. Maybe they need pictures on the storage boxes so they know what goes in what storage cubes/boxes. I'm a reading tutor and it always surprises me what children don't understand.

[@ISLA342]

I keep small toys put away and when they come out they have to be fully picked up and put away as soon as they start loosing interest. I would give yourself a week or two break haha but you will probably find they stop asking and will be excited to have a turn of one of the toys when you bring it out.

[@JenTastic1228]

Mom of 3 🙋‍♀️ stress level 💯🤣🙃

[@kitw76]

I have heard about the stress level with 3 kids. I think because after 3 kids you stop trying to have as much control or discipline with the kiddos 🤷🏼‍♀️ I guess you surpass three and it’s the mindset of whatever!

[@amya9597]

So much better! I know you had to be wore out after that clean! Shew! 😅❤️

[@kaylalillybrashears18]

I haven't watched the whole video yet, but had to comment about the 3 kid thing. My boys are 12, 8 & 6 months. I'd love a 4th. It is SO much easier this time with my 6 month old now that I have older kids. My theory is when you have 4+ kids, the big ones help you with the babies.

[@malibu64]

Man I wish I lived in a huge house that takes me all day to clean. My tiny condo takes me an hour.