EXTREME CLEAN, DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE WITH ME! | Cleaning Up My Life with Hacks & Motivation 💪

Today is an extreme clean, declutter, organize, overall get my house back in order video because someone let it go… (me lol) and now I’m gonna address it publicly with all you beautiful people on this wonderful day. I got some new hacks to share, some old hacks to share, products that make my life easier, motivation, and more. So lets get this house back in order through cleaning, decluttering and more! Affiliate links below to items shared in this video as well as commonly asked about items :)
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#Cleanwithme

[@pixieplace3319]

To keep dishes quick, I clean as I go. I also learned about the different cycles available on my dishwasher. I can run it more frequently with less in it and still be energy and water efficient by selecting the top rack only quick cycle for example. Small frequent automatic routine tasks, no pile ups is the key to simplifying cleaning for me. This applies to laundry and understanding my washer and dryer settings too!

[@Prudence1733]

When I’m feeling overwhelmed about cleaning the kitchen (which is often) I set the timer for 5 or 10 minutes and tell myself to see how much I can get done by the time it goes off. It actually takes a lot less time to do it than it actually feels. Then I usually reset it again until it’s done.Sounds crazy but it does help motivate me.

[@lin5683-d4m]

Sounds great 💯

[@MaiZimmy]

love this! Timers help me so much not only for my cleaning, but to motivate my kids to clean and get stuff done too!! :)

[@franzi4288]

I do that too! It helps me very much to see how much i can get done in short time

[@patkern185]

Lesson from my HS Home Ec teacher: fill a sink or dish pan with hot soapy water and toss in items as you cook. The water can get pretty yucky..no biggie. When done put what you can in the dishwasher and, if necessary, hand wash the rest with clean, soapy water. I recommend one of those wire dish drainers that roll over the other sink for drying. Even if you leave it across the sink when done it lays flat or roll it up to store. Game changer for me at under $20! You do an amazing job with everything!! XXOO ❤️

[@thebusybees2006]

Hats off to your HS teacher !

[@patkern185]

@@thebusybees2006 I agree!

[@lornamcnutt8047]

The only sure fire way I know to keep the Kitchen clean and tidy - is to keep the kids locked in the garage 😁 (and yes of course I'm joking) Your doing a great job x

[@MaiZimmy]

hahahaha this comment is a winner! 😂

[@JMarieCAlove]

Too funny! 😂

[@dionsuefineout99]

I love how honest your messes are, I feel much better about my messes. Your declutters are so so inspiring !

[@kaylaanastacio1978]

I'm a clean as I go kinda gal. When I'm cooking I start throwing stuff in my dishwasher asap. Takes no time and when dinner is done, easy peasy clean up. Love the bits of asmr, really needed since I'm home with covid 💜💜

[@mackinseyweaver3395]

I agree. I liked the added touch of ASMR. And I too clean as I go. Put things in the dishwasher immediately even as you’re cooking. (:

[@timrachelandjulia]

Hope you feel better, Kayla!

[@MaiZimmy]

Hope you're feeling better!!!! I need to get better at cleaning as I go :)

[@dezeeloop6055]

I've learned to clean as I go..so before I cook i will prep. I'll chop and set out the pans and utensils I need first. Then as something is sautéing I'll clean up what I used prior. Putting things into the dishwasher as I go and wiping up counters stations help reduce my overall mess when dinner is finally done.

[@amyriley3236]

Yes! This is how I do it! Then after the meal it's just rinsing plates, utencils, and cups! Especially on busy evenings when I am running the kids places - this allows us to get it all done before we leave so I don't come back to a mess after sports. Also, I run the dishwasher each night as I head to bed. Then I take out in the morning while I do coffee (someone else said this too) Then I have a empty dishwasher to start my day. Keeps me from having to run at a funky time and items piling up while it runs during the day

[@AbbyJo7251]

I have made it part of my night time routine to do the dishes/load the dishwasher before bed. I feel like a full sink is what makes my whole kitchen look messy. I also like to wipe down the countertops which usually means putting all the stuff on top away. It's so nice to wake up in the morning to a (mostly) clean kitchen!

[@melindamcguire4473]

Clean as you go, in other words clean as you cook. Saves a lot of clean up time!! ♥️😊

[@lettyalvidrez8449]

You do so much and I can see where your past decluttering has helped. Thank you for the cleaning motivation.

[@kathyb72]

You're always my favorite cleaning and decluttering to watch. You're so real and relatable. What I want to know, is how long does it take you to do all this? I look at my mess and just feel so overwhelmed and like its a never ending battle. Kinda like you with the dishes. I feel that one so much, as we live in a much older home without a dishwasher. I feel like all I ever do some days is wash dishes lol!

[@srcworm]

Same. I live in a small apartment and don’t have a dishwasher either. I’m so tired of washing dishes. I’ve been looking at those small counter top dishwashers lately.

[@kathyb72]

@@srcworm We had one of those countertop dishwashers as a kid( I live in the house I grew up in) and it was garbage. When I inherited the house 12 years ago, a major remodel wasn't in the budget so I bought a portable dishwasher that you roll back and forth to the sink. It was just ok, but really more trouble than it was worth. I too, am soooooo tired of dishes.

[@pattyadams2338]

Clean as you go, I fill a sink with hot soapy water, have a compost bin handy and a trash can. I do my frig/ freezer and pantry tidy on the weekend. I prep fruits and veggies for the week and try and make a few meals for the week ahead and bake something as well. Then I’m not cooking every evening since I work full time and often have my 6 year old grandson.

[@lily_white]

Have your family(minus the 3 year old) start putting their own dishes in the dishwasher. Also, unless they've had a smoothie, only one cup/day. They can rinse it out, but otherwise, there's no need for multiple glasses/day. My sister's done this for years with her kids, and it works well. After dinner, everyone gets a chore, and it's a weekly schedule. THat way no one is doing the same thing all week. It includes clearing and cleaning the table, sweeping, and dishes. Obv. start with age appropriate stuff, but if you get them now, by 6 they'll be able to really cut back on your work and having their dad involved will help you and show them that everyone contributes to the well-being of the family. It will also introduce cleaning to them which will make it easier for you to introduce doing their own laundry in future or cleaning around the house when they're older. No having the kids do all the work isn't the end goal, but having them learn slowly overtime to be fully functioning adults by building life skills IS. You in the long run having less to do is just a bonus :) Even the 3 year old can start learning by bringing you his plate from the table or picking up and putting away "his age" in toys around the house (again my sister did that when they were young).

[@motherhen7]

Hi Mai. I LOVE Kaboom...I ONLY like the foam spray that you use on the toilets. I use it in my bathtub as well. EXCELLENT product...my uncle has been using it for several years. Your house always looks nice. You just make it look stunning, that's the truth of the matter all day long. AWESOME video! TYSM. Happy Belated Mother's Day. You're a great mom. God bless. All the very best.

[@katharinaratke5063]

Minimizing the items in the kitchen helps really much 👍

[@cornjuiceproductions2887]

Definitely involve your boys in the kitchen cleanup! Create a habit of having them put their own dishes in the dishwasher and team up putting the dishes away!

[@flamflam6652]

Your cleans are always satisfying 👌

[@MaiZimmy]

Thank you!! :)

[@sarahdesmond5697]

great job! agree with many of the above. my trick is to wash as I go including washing a pan/bowl/utensil I just used and then reuse it for the next cooking step rather than putting it in to wash and grabbing a second one

[@sweetgirls95]

My solution for cooking is bulk cooking! A couple of days a week I just take the time to prepare meals that will last us all week in combination with other things (rice, some type of meat, lasagne, soup, chili, vegetables...). This really saves on time :)

[@BeautifulDisaster2121]

I am in the same boat. My family and I have basically let our house go while planning to move back to the states. I am needing some severe motivation. Thus, watching your channel!

[@katybaker2402]

Great video Mai! One thing I do to keep a clean kitchen is to empty the dishwasher first thing in the morning, fill it as I go all day and run it every night.

[@herronr]

Quick tip for cleaning the clips on your toilet seat. Take it to the bath/shower and wash it down with hot water. The water gets into all the little crevices. Just need to wipe it dry then. 👌🏻

[@ERSwanger]

Love your videos! As for the kitchen, I recommend swapping over dishes before bed each night but the reality is that if you cook a lot, your kitchen shows it! So I totally feel your pain!

[@cmak1212]

Great video. It was nice to watch as I graded papers and did laundry. I'm out of the fog of little kid years, but am now knee deep in the teen years. I love it all. I am finding we just have to constantly battle the clutter and the messes. Any little thing you can do though out the day to fight back the mess makes the house stay under control. Not sure there's any easier way than decluttering and incorporating the tips and tricks like you share. It's just a daily thing, but you're doing a great job!

[@olgaortiz746]

Wow aaawwwweeee some mommy power....GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...

[@dewimayangsari556]

I've butterfly watching this lmao so satisfying!

[@latmcb9863]

I always clean up the kitchen as I go and then right after the meal is done. I discovered years ago that I feel much better after I eat if I get up and move. Luckily, cleaning the kitchen gives me the movement I need to feel energized after eating instead of feeling like I want to take a nap. Also, get the kids involved by assigning age-appropriate tasks. It's never too early for them to learn that they have responsibilities as members of the household.

[@aintcookin]

Mai! I just found you and I am a fan. Your organized chaos is so real! I have learned a lot in one hour!! I HATE emptying the dishwasher 😩But during high kitchen traffic, I keep hit water in the sink and get those dishes wiped and loaded as we go. Without it, my kitchen implodes🥵

[@bonessam9618]

After every meal I scrape food off into the garbage, rinse all dishes and then put what I can in the dishwasher. If I'm lazy, I'll rinse them off and stack by the dishwasher and then fill the dishwasher at the end of the day then turn on at night. In the morning I put the dishes away. It makes the kitchen so much cleaner. Nothing is ever left on the table.

[@berlinefernandez]

Happy mother's day Mai. ❤️❤️So glad for this post on a after math of mother's day 💕💕💙

[@cinthiaham1517]

Clean as you go especially when you have a dishwasher! ❤️

[@cindywiemers9149]

Love a good clean and declutter! Thanks for sharing!

[@thebusybees2006]

Happy belated Mother’s Day 💐!

[@ChristianAnneSmith]

I get impatient while I’m cooking waiting for things to cook, so I use my impatience to handwash dishes as I go. It helps my impatience as well as making for a clean kitchen when the meal is done. Also, listening to a spooky podcast that gets me really focused. I like “Monsters Among Us”.

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good Morning family 🌅 and Happy Monday 😊😊

[@rachel.schmidt]

The pantry refreshes are my favorite 💕

[@eileenhoffmann2422]

Hi Mai,hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day!!!

[@MaiZimmy]

Thank you!!! I did :)

[@amendadimovska4596]

Jennifer Cook is a good frugal living KZbinr, if you find her meal planning method, it is monthly. I have found that is so much better. I find it exhausting to think of meals every week, so buying all your meat and freezing it at the start of the month has been good and planning meals out with what you have is great. Also 'the wads' meal ideas is good. There is a lot of content out there though...a good tip I have found along with the meal planning that Jennifer shares is having a recipe book of things you like and using that recipe book to meal plan. Maybe only trying out 1 or 2 new recipes a month and sticking to a lot of regular things you normally eat for the meal plans across the month. Hope this helps. Love your videos ♡♡

[@LifeasBekah]

Let me just say It’s hard for me to watch a complete cleaning video all the way through and stay entertained and you did that for me!!! Also as a mama of 3 and one on the way HOW did I not know about this return policy on kids clothes!! That’s so great to know! 😀 New Subscriber and KZbin posting cleaning mama here, so excited to have found someone to motivate me and use some of your hacks!!! And yes after a long day of house work I’m watching a cleaning video makes total sense🤨🤪 But Thanks for tomorrow’s organization motivation 🥳🥳

[@kittykooky]

I don't own a dishwasher and never have even when my son lived at home, I hate a sink full of dishes so I put dirty dishes on a tray next to the sink, then wash then onto the drying rack I put the dry dishes away at night or first thing in the morning, and I don't have a lot of things on the counter top either and today I've had an hour decluttering around my apartment and two lots of washing done and hung on the line to dry as I don't own a dryer either 😸, just get rid of what you don't use it want, love your videos Xx Manchester. 🌹 UK

[@robynwhittaker1474]

I always have a sink of hot soapy water when I cook. As I dirty a dish or a pan while cooking I wash it up and stick in a drainer. That takes care of a lot of the dishes.

[@bedanava]

I do the fly lady... for that reason I have a morning and evening routine. That helps to keep up with the kitchen. I also have gotten rid of a lot of stuff that we just where not using. The less you have the less you have to clean.

[@ajreadsfiction]

I've kinda recently moved to North America and I miss having a drain on the bathroom floors 😅 You could literally wash your whole bathroom in one go without worrying about a thing.

[@samwatts3378]

Clean as you go in the kitchen is the only way to a consistently clean kitchen! I NEVER leave dishes in the sink . Part of cooking and eating for me is also cleaning up straight way …I never view a meal as over until I have done dishes and wiped counters. I will often wipe down cabinets etc whilst waiting for pasta to boil etc. so I am using my time wisely and also get my cordless vacuum out after dinner to get any crumbs up …it takes a minute if that . It’s all about building new habits and also you are in the thick of it right now with little ones so give yourself a pat on the back because you are getting through the day and fed children are more important than a clean kitchen 😂 it’s all about balance and we are all different .Just do your best ❤️

[@kitw76]

Happy Mother’s Day Mai! I’ve gotta get going this morning and get some stuff done. We had new flooring installed and therefore had to move stuff completely out of our rooms. So my house looks like we just moved in. I love the new flooring just not the aftermath!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning happy Monday morning and I just wanted to say that your vlogs is sooo beautiful I loved your channel and you guys are amazing I'm proud of you

[@aoie11]

I don't have a dishwasher, so these tips are out of my absolute necessity and for my sanity on a daily basis 🙃 ...clear off food (trash, compost bin etc) - don't throw that crap in the sink ever. If you have a disposal then use it right away, don't let the food sit. Rinse off everything, I mean every single thing every single time, don't let any food particles sit on the dishes while they're sitting in the sink. Since you have a dishwasher, rinse them all directly after using them and just put them right in (good kid chore too for when it comes to that). Unload your dishwasher every morning or whenever it's done a run cycle, that way you have it clear and empty to load up again. Pots and pans I was right away or let soak. Basically the theme is don't let food sit and get stuck! So much easier to just wash an already rinsed dish than have to srcub endlessly, and it honestly doesn't take up as much time as you'd think to just clear it off right after use.

[@lakeiam615]

I don’t have a dishwasher either. W three kids idk how to keep up. I’m always in the kitchen I feel like 😰 I already got rid of so many dishes but I need to declutter again

[@aoie11]

@@lakeiam615 I have 3 kiddos too! I used to be super overwhelmed with it also, but I've found a few things to be really helpful in keeping my head above water as a mom. I have a dish rack that's always next to the sink, it's not the prettiest thing to look at but the function outweighs the look. 😅 I usually do two "loads" per day, typically one after lunch and one after dinner but sometimes I'll do a small one after breakfast too if we've accumulated a lot of dishes. The kids/husband help too, they know to clear food/rinse and keep things generally tidy so I can get things done more efficiently. They also do dishes occasionally, with help bc they're still young and I don't want them to get cut by knives or break things... They will get there tho! Baby steps to gain confident, capable kiddos ☺️ in the meantime, have patience with the tasks of the day.. don't be too hard on yourself or expect perfection, just do a little here and there and find a rhythm that works for you! Clean as you go, put on music you love or listen to a podcast or book, make your space somewhere you enjoy being and it will feel so much nicer and easier.

[@karenpool6460]

Happy Mother's day! Hope everyone had a great day 💙🌷

[@cheyenneransom6885]

We pick a couple nights a week to do a quick easy dinner like a frozen pizza etc. and we use paper plates those nights to get a little break from the clean up. It definitely helps!

[@mackinseyweaver3395]

Love this idea!

[@sarahmiddlewick5328]

The dishes were my constant nemesis. I then tried putting my dishwasher on every night after the littles go to bed (change setting according to fullness) & then empty first thing while the coffee is brewing. This way I can rinse & place in as I go. It makes the sides clearer and kitchen smell better.

[@CreativeHomescaping]

While I am cooking or baking, I keep a tub of sudsy water in the sink so I can was the hand wash dishes as as they get dirty and load the others in the dishwasher. That way the dishes never pile up. Also, run the dishwasher every night and empty it first thing in the morning. That way it’s available through the day to collect the dirty dishes.

[@andreastinson5081]

When I’m cooking, I multi task to clean the dishes while food is being cooked. I also enjoy cooking. When I started to do a task I don’t like as much (dishes), while I’m doing a task I do like (cooking), then I don’t notice the disliked task as much (dishes). Also, when you finish cooking, hopefully most of your dishes are cleaned. You can enjoy your food and relax and know you have less dishes to do when you do go back to do a final clean up in the kitchen.

[@chloecorrigan3081]

Cleaning as you go works great for me, works even better when food is in the oven 😁

[@cindysams9832]

I wouldn't be able to sleep with unfolded clothes in those bins...lol. I'm glad it works for you.

[@genettedahlby1274]

A couple things I do is run my dishwasher every night before bed, even if it’s only a 1/2 load. It gets unloaded at breakfast and that way I can load as I go (I do run it in the in middle of the day if it’s full). Which leads me into my next tip, clean as you cook. I put away any ingredients as I use them, put dishes in the dishwasher and wash anything that needs to be washed. I have found I’m not in my kitchen for hours upon hours at night.

[@ashleyhanely1753]

One huge thing thats helped me keep the kitchen clean is while im cooking instead of putting things in the sink to deal with later, immediately put things straight into the dishwasher as i dirty them so i dont have a sink full when im done cooking to deal withh

[@mollyrandolph1345]

Love ALL of your videos ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessicaehirsch9557]

To clean up quick I play a game. 🤣 I set my timer for 10 min and go as fast as I can; vacuum (stay with me), trash (includes stuff I know is bad in the fridge that be tossed easy), move all dirty dishes to sink, put away all clutter, spray surfaces, put away any clean dishes, do the dirty ones, wipe counters, clean the sink, vacuum, mop x2

[@siljehh]

in the kitchen we keep one frying pan and four pots of various sizes. No more. So the used ones have to be washed between each meal. We load the dishwasher with everything else and run it as soon as it is full, and empty it before we start another meal prep, so the used dishes from that meal can go directly into the dishwasher - no pit stop in the sink. I also know how to pour pasta or veggie water from the pot with a lid without having to use a strainer, because I hate washing the strainer. Also my partner is perfectly capable and willing to do dishes, so my work load is like half of yours. Possibly less.

[@Stormfal]

Wash and clean as you cook. Works the best for me. Leave sink full of water and as you use something rise and put in dish washer and clean up mess as you make the mess. Honestly works.

[@katia_gabriella]

💜💜 Just pick up as you go till you get the urge to go through with the cleaning. I picked up for months, maybe a year. These days I'm like LET'S DO THIS. Please note, I just clean up after myself now.

[@sarahrushton8154]

I didn’t realize that about 365 days! My 6 year old son has gone through at least 2-3 pants of each size due to his knee holes. Sometimes they are worn after only 1 wear. The target reinforced ones are a little better but they still wear down after a few weeks to months. I have some that I was thinking of patching but now I am going to take them back for replacements! Thank you!

[@sarahrushton8154]

His shorts last forever since they don’t cover his knees 😂

[@arty04]

I couldn't stand to not have stuff folded. It is easier to find so you don't have to dig and looks better. But personal preference. Just you are the only person I have ever seen not do it. Lol but I still enjoy your videos! Thanks for the makeup list too!

[@GeoffrytheButler]

We load the dishwasher through the day, run it at bedtime, and I unload it in the morning while I'm waiting for my coffee to brew. My husband is still learning to instinctually put dishes in the dishwasher, but if I can at least put mine in there, and then only have his one in the sink, it helps. This helps keep dishes out of the sink (not always, but it helps!), and helps us keep on top of dishes. We still have days where the dishes don't get unloaded, and they pile up, but it's maybe once every few weeks instead of every day.

[@heathermcfarland2558]

I bought a shark vac mop last year because little kids do not eat with out a mess and it has saved me a ton it vaccuums and spot mops amazing

[@minervacuervo4662]

I also thank God for the washing machine, for the roomba and for the vacuum cleaner 🙏

[@DS-rm7px]

I have the same problem with the Ruggable. There’s a new washable rug made by Tumble Living. I’m going to try that next!

[@vsachar8318]

Thanks for the motivation so needed it today. Hey I wanted to share something I did to my bathroom that helped it look and stay cleaned. I noticed you have just a plain mirror in your bathroom not a vanities cabinet with storage. Look into the Kholer medicine cabinet that has a magnifying mirror attached inside with loads of shelves for storage. They have many sizes to fill that wall of your. It is a one time investment of a few hundred dollars but trust me it will keep your countertop clean.

[@christinemacleod2145]

I’ve gotten into the habit of NOT using the sink for storage of dirty dishes .. rinse and put in dishwasher as you use them… my kids were taught and always rinse and put their dish into the dishwasher when they leave the table (age appropriate).. we run dishwasher after dinner and empty in the morning while coffee is brewing.. Same when I’m cooking.. when I’m done with a dish.. rinse and put in dishwasher…less to clean after meals 👍

[@tonietteh2015]

My number one cleaning hack is clean as I go If I am cooking I clean up anything I used if I am done with it For example if I make a side salad,. I make sure all the unused ingredients are put away. And I wash any knives or cutting utensils I used to cut up salad items, as I am letting water boil for other menu items I put any dishes or pots and pans into the dishwasher that I have finished using,. And I do this clean up while other parts of the meal are cooking So when a meal is ready to eat, the bulk of the "washing up" is under control or even done. Then after dinner, it's usually dishes and utensils that need doing

[@melissafedeli2022]

One cup per day - rinse and set out, food scrapped off in trash rinse dish as soon as it goes in sink or scrap food in trash and straight in dishwasher for all the ones able too

[@mackinseyweaver3395]

Mai, will you do a video on the Target replacement policy? Many of us have never heard of it and are intrigued! Do they just give you a merchandise credit card? Do you have to show a receipt? Wondering all the deets!

[@angelwings1]

When cleaning the kitchen I always play loud music from my playlist. To keep on top of the kitchen, I do the dishes while I’m cooking. That way there isn’t a massive mess when you sit down to eat, and you have half the stuff to add to the dishwasher rather than a lot. Also wipe up any mess from sauces or oil etc as you go along. It’s easier to wipe when still wet rather than wait to clean dried on food.

[@candacevillegas-giron8560]

I do the same, and immediately rinse plates and cups after a meal, even if you are not going to completely wash them it's so helpful to rinse off the food/dump things into the trash and then you can come back to it without scrubbing the stuck on gunk. Having family members help with this is good practice. Husband helps with after dinner clean up when I cook and all the kids know to dump any trash off their plates and leave them by the sink or in the sink for a rinse. it's tough for one person to keep track of the mess made by 5. (family of 5 here too)

[@angelwings1]

@@candacevillegas-giron8560 family of 5 here too. My husband & I have an arrangement where whoever cooks, the other does the dishes. And I also telly everyone to scrape leftovers into the bin then put plates by the sink.

[@bellaszucs-zagoni9014]

The first rule when washing dishes is that when I cook something 'difficult' for the family, often my husband does the dishes (we don’t have a dishwasher). The second is that if I do the dishes, I turn on a tv show or KZbin video, and time quickly passes. Plus, if I cook or bake a 'more complicated' meal, we clean the things as I go, and I won’t leave all the dishes to the end.:) This usually happens on the weekends, and then my husband is home too; we do it together.

[@Jess-cg5jf]

Team no fold! Yes!

[@MaiZimmy]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Linlaflamme]

Jordan page has great meal prepping videos

[@lauraatkinson9479]

I fill the dishwasher during the day, run it at night and clear it first thing in the morning. I also reduce the number of dishes we use, like one coffee cup person per day, 1 water glass, etc. Everyone must reuse their cups all day, instead of grabbing fresh ones each time.

[@jennifertorres7119]

I hate cleaning the bathroom more than anything else. So I try to minimize the amount of cleaning in there. Two tips I will share. 1. I keep a washcloth on the cabinet door so that I can wipe down any water drops or spills asap. 2. I store all my make up in a beauty box that I store in the cabinet under my sink. My skin care is also under my sink in a roll out drawer. I pull out the make up box and what ever skincare I use and put it back asap. It helps keep the bathroom looking clean longer and reduces visual decluttered. The only things on my counter are the soap, ring tray and electric toothbrushes. Hope that helps!

[@DS-rm7px]

Mai I have the SAME beauty product problem. I’ve been off Sephora for a couple of years now and that helps but I definitely still have the problem 😬

[@pengle]

Clean as you go

[@markellachale6536]

We started something recently! We put the dishes in the dishwasher the moment we leave the table! I fully understand that your kids are young but you can either try and see if they can help you or split the five dishes in two with your husband! 😉

[@dannifulker7494]

Loved this thank you 🥰

[@kishathomas804]

When I'm feeling overwhelmed by chores I wash the dishes while I cook or after we eat... ill clean up after my self an before you know it there's little to nothing to clean ..u can go strite to cooking dinner or what ever with out having to worry about dishes from the meal before

[@Roseflare]

Empty the dish washer before you cook. Then put whatever you’re done with in the dishwasher. That way after the meal you just put the dishes you ate off of and and any pots and pans that are dishwasher friendly in. That’s how it goes for me on a good day.

[@thebusybees2006]

Thank you !

[@missgreece91]

Mai do you rinse all of your recycles before recycling it?

[@sonyahubbard3226]

Thanks for sharing ☺️ Gorilla makes *non-slip pads* you could try for the table/chairs/bench.

[@aubreyquintana2970]

To keep my kitchen clean I always wash all the things I used after I cooked/ and after my kids eats so it will not filled up the dishes.

[@Anyankah]

Can you do a kitchen walk through and show cabinet contents etc? Oddly specific I know but my husband and I just bought our first home recently and I’m in need of kitchen storage inspiration.

[@RainyRed]

So I have a rule in my house, especially food.FIFO-first in first out, that way you’re insuring that all of your food is fresh and rotated. Cause I used to have random food I didn’t even know was there when I would clean.

[@heathermcdonald4563]

I don’t mind loading the dishwasher, but i HATE unloading for some reason, so before my husband leaves for work, he unloads in the morning, then i can load the dishwasher throughout the day, and no matter what happens, i run the dishwasher every single night before i go to bed. That way my sink is always pretty clear and i never feel overwhelmed with pile ups!

[@llmobile9356]

What helps me is when I start cooking, I make sure my dishwasher is unloaded so as I'm dirtying dishes, I can put them in the dishwasher right away. After eating I ask my kids to put their own dishes in the dishwasher. I have soapy water in the sink and I wipe the counters and I ask one of my kids to wipe the table. My kids are in training. I have boys also.

[@jessicapacella2937]

Hi Mai love the vid and your house is beautiful

[@MaiZimmy]

Thank you!!

[@hannahshark8080]

You probably won't see this but Rachel Aust (Australian fitness/lifestyle vlogger and instructor) has amazing healthy meal prep videos and recipes. Been watching her for years and I love her content.

[@simplycorinne]

This is precisely why we have a sit down and pee rule with the boys in my house 🤣 My 5 year old went to school this year and was like "I can pee standing?!" Inside I was like NOOOOOOO lol there goes my decently clean bathrooms.

[@deannajy]

Honestly less cups, dishes, silverware etc helps lessen the time spent cleaning up and doing dishes. If you have extras of everything you will get it dirty! We only unpacked minimal stuff for our kitchen this year bc we knew we were moving again soon and it really showed us we don’t need sooo many plates, cups, gadgets, etc on a daily basis.

[@trevicrispy08]

One of our bare minimum kitchen rule is before we go to bed we make sure we clear out the sink. We put all the clean dishes away, load the dishwasher and let it run while we sleep. That way when we wake up the kitchen is relatively clean and there’s no clutter on the counter

[@lindacomer2296]

My boys got much better “aim” when I taught them how to properly and totally clean a toilet. They proclaimed the task was GROSS but I noticed the toilet was much cleaner the next time I cleaned it! Same thing with toothpaste spit in sink. When I made them clean it, they learned to rinse it after each brushing (most of the time.)

[@tonilund9871]

I’m not sure if you have this issue. But having kids use 1 cup a day is helpful. We loved to use water bottles that we refilled. Our dishwasher was so full of cups that we needed to fix that.

[@dotgietler]

Yup, these people before me called it...dishes go directly to the dishwasher from the table. :) Hot soapy water in the sink as you cook.