EXTREME Manor House CLEAN (It's So Satisfying!)

[@lorigray9291]

I'm one of 13 children and grew up in a 22-room farmhouse. Every so often, my mother would announce - always on a weekend day, of course - that our grandparents were on their way for a visit. And, I promise you that you've never seen 13 little rats scurry the way we did to get our house in order before Gram and Gramps got there! It was as if the entire beehive simultaneously realized it was time to buzz! (Of course, once she realized it worked, she would randomly tell us they were coming to visit when they weren't, but she just wanted the house deep cleaned.) This video reminds me of those frenzied weekends. Actually a rather fun memory. . .

[@ac1646]

what a lovely memory and story😁🤩😍

[@tombarac8253]

Beautiful. Like in a movie. 🙂

[@28080601]

I can almost see the commotion! Lovely story!

[@TheTimeDetective42]

I'm bored.

[@forrestgump9576]

It was the exact same at our home. 13 of us and when the grandparents were coming for a visit, we all were given a part of the house to clean.

[@brendantaylor278]

I think any time we receive guests at home, it's a time to accomplish the clean sweep goals that you are tackling now. Good on you all!! It's a lot of work to whip the house/manor into shape and you will reap the rewards for months to come.

[@silva7493]

Yes! I agree. In my family the housekeeping advances we make with the prospects of guests arriving has always been a true gift, lasting long after the joy of the visit is done.

[@pattithompson1455]

Your guests are so lucky! Looks magnificent ❤

[@charmainejfritz]

i hope those lucky americans appreciate all the work you are all doing! and i hope they all have a wonderful time!

[@charmainejfritz]

p.s. i really wished you still had servants (or at least a work crew)!

[@kelleenwilliams2766]

Isn't it fascinating that what we are willing to live with and ignore suddenly must be cleaned and dealt with when guests are coming? I try to have guests quarterly to motivate me to tackle what I've been procrastinating from accomplishing. Aren't people interesting.

[@user-cm5tv3qg8o]

I love the “daily-life” sort of videos like this one. It humanizes the house so wonderfully

[@Elixorofsunshine]

Thank you Luke and Julie for preserving a piece of history that otherwise would be lost to civilization! Your hardwork and dedication is admirable and wonderful to see. Thank you for inspiring the rest of us !

[@dawnbarnes8729]

What a lovely job on making your home ready for guests. The servant staff of the Victorian era would have done no better of a job. I love your dedication to this beautiful historic home. ❤️😊

[@davidfaulkner8201]

The house always looks beautiful . Deep cleans and the removal of " just stuff " that is no longer useful gives a sense of accomplishment . Your home will look perfect for the guests .

[@viviennepayne7966]

You are a bundle of energy Julie and such an inspiration. I hope Luke appreciates what a wonderful asset you are to his family and all the dedication and commitment you show towards sustaining the British heritage.

[@boblowney]

This series has really reinforced my image of of the British nobility and aristocracy. Viscounts and Viscountesses all dressed up and, ..... diving into cleaning, scraping, mopping, digging, painting, hauling, etc. 😂You both are so impressive! Just rolling up your sleeves and doing what has to be done in order to keep your home going, like so many other home owners everywhere.

[@zee7645]

Wow, it really is eye opening to see you both doing all this work and not just having someone do it all for you. When we see these large homes we have a tendance to thing they have all kinds of help and the owner live a life of leisure but watching your videos really puts thing into perspective so thank you!!

[@beachbum4894]

Julie and Luke and family, so wonderful and welcoming for your guests.....and you get to enjoy all your hard work this winter in your beautiful manor.

[@jeriwoodrow5855]

How about putting a bunch of candles in the non working fireplaces? It’s really lovely because you still have the flickering lights just like a fire! The house is beautiful!! You and Luke did a fabulous job!! Hope fun is had by all!! 🙏❤️💜✝️

[@kathymcfarland5516]

So satisfying to deep clean for new guests! Hard to believe the Viscount and Viscountess are down there scrubbing away! Makes one appreciate the hard work those lowly maids did daily! All of the guests will surely enjoy themselves at that lovely table for dinner later on! Can hardly wait to hear the stories from all of your American visitors! Luke will be surrounded by American accents!

[@SecurityMum]

4am in Australia...and watching you deep clean in stopping me from my much smaller clean😂

[@DB-hu4lu]

This is so exciting, the guests will be arriving soon Everything looks amazing and Julie you did such a good job getting that fireplace cleaned up! Thank you for letting us see all of the effort you all put in to this. I know all of your guess will be blown away!

[@cathleenlagarce368]

The house is beautiful. I am impress on the clean up. I have a problem cleaning my tiny house let alone cleaning a mansion.

[@SouthernArtist77]

You’re amazing Julie, taking such good care of your home.

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@reneestewart9425]

I will bet this family is so grateful to have such a wonderful daughter in law and he couldn't have met a more perfect person because she just loves what she does. It's a very expensive job that they have trying to keep this beautiful home. I think social media is probably very helpful and hope other homeowners would come up with the same idea. I am from the US andit breaks my heart when I see those homes there indicate. Because we don't have that kind of history here.

[@kristicapp2751]

I collect Vietri! Such pretty dishes! The picnic baskets can be used for your guests, either as a picnic option or in their rooms with their amenities…so many options!

[@MsBfromtheD]

Nothing like having guests over to force you into a cleaning frenzy!

[@anitamattner6906]

Bravo Julie and Luke, looks beautiful! Can't wait to see the video of the tour and visit - you have worked so hard, it's admirable. You will be able to enjoy your beautiful home over the winter and bravo Malcolm too, he's great!

[@terismedley7467]

And to think that I feel accomplished when I deep clean my 4-bedroom house.... It is wonderful to see your commitment to this beautiful estate!

[@1CelloOne]

At least y’all won’t have to do any deep cleaning for Christmas 🎄 so excited to watch this one!

[@debralabarge614]

When Luke says it’ll stay there forever. He really means forever

[@janinepeckham9925]

Love your super clean house! Lookin’ spectacular! All of that hard work is really paying off. I hope you have/had a fantastic time with your tour guests.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Your house is gorgeous and everyone does a clean sweep before guests arrive. Your clean sweep just happens to be on a larger scale without the benefit of the large staff that the grand houses had 100 years ago. Nice job and I’m sure your guests will be amazed at your hospitality 😍😘

[@tiffany7269]

It boggles my mind how people used to live. (Select few of course) I love it! Dare I say a bit emotional. Love, love, love. Thank you for sharing.

[@HotPenny82]

Top five favourite episodes. So lovely.

[@juliaz5499]

This is a very big job. Your video motivates me to clean my house.

[@rhondamartin3575]

Hello Julie, Luke, and everyone!!!!! Happy Saturday 🎉! I hope you have a fabulous day and weekend ❤!

[@Corgiville.midwest]

Lovely house! Love from mid-America. Just did a deep clean here for fall!

[@dottiebaker6623]

I should have had someone like Malcolm to rearrange my furnishings for my 75th birthday party. What a difference it made in yours! Everything looks lovely. I hope you all have a great time!

[@lindaweigel8572]

Even before watching this I had begun getting down and washing ceramic floors, floorboards and anywhere that looked as though it needed a wipe off. The sense of satisfaction is so sweet once it's all done! Loved watching all your efforts in your clean up!

[@megcreates2.0]

I love how you say your hubby will be over ran by Americans❤❤❤❤ I think he’s going to absolutely love it! He seems like he enjoys learning about people

[@margaretdevery6547]

Gosh, Julie, even The Repair Shop would balk at that suitcase🤣 Mapperton Live, you're an amazing team, clearly galvanised by Julie's incredible energy. Malcolm's dedication to hard graft & eye for design & colour is nothing shy of spectacular, & Luke is arguably the most hands-on Viscount... It's no secret why your Manor is the best in the country; it comes straight from the top, as in any successful corporation.

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you Margaret! xx

[@susenjarvis8281]

Glad that you both have a lot of help. Everything will be great. Hope that you both have a great day and enjoy your visitors from America. Take care.❤❤

[@bettytrembly6538]

Julie you are definately the Lady of the house and such a pleasant lady to the people helping you.

[@dsmith9796]

Congratulations on your first Mapperton house party - may you have great success and many more parties! As time goes on and you plan the next party the only thing that I can see that I might want, as a guest, is more mirrors. I have full length mirrors at home and when I travel I love the luxury of a good mirror when getting dressed. Maybe mirrors are there and I just didn't notice them in the video. What you guys are doing is a lot of work but I also hope that you have fun during the process.

[@janinemcdonnell9221]

Hospital corners are also used in the military quarters.

[@karenaldridge8307]

Both of you will need to take a holiday after the tour. It would be amazing to see your home.

[@mhanning5747]

Luke and Julie, I had to smile watching you all doing the deep cleaning of the manor house. Perceptions of the life some think a Vicount and Vicountess live (parties, tea, dinners, strolling in the gardens, being waited on, life of leisure) versus the actually are really eye opening. You two are rock stars 🌟 in my eyes!! ❤❤

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Oh, I'd LOVE to come to Mapperton. Someday...🙏🥰

[@rhondamartin3575]

I loved this episode! I miss this music and photos of your cat Pippa, your in-laws and you and Luke! Fabulous episode 🎉❤!

[@magicgemmaster7055]

Absolutely beautiful work! Your guests will be so welcomed. Your manor house is bright, light, clean, well proportioned and so interesting! It's grounds are beautiful as well. Love it!

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@dottiebaker6623]

Ah, there's nothing like having guests over to engender deep cleaning! I just did this for my 75th birthday party, but my house is just a wee bit smaller than yours. LOL!

[@LynneLovett]

Belated Happy 75th Birthday 🎂.

[@sdwalther2]

What an amazing effort. Such dedication and hard work! You are all to be applauded. Having company does motivate one to clean house regardless of the size of your home! My bucket list includes a visit to participate in the Grand Historic Tour!

[@AnnaAnnaTT]

It would be better to put a display of fresh greenery in the fireplace as that looks welcoming and underlines that the fire place is not to be lit.

[@amberroberson883]

Stunning home! So proud of you two!

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Fabulous job ALL! Even though it's so much work, doing some of it yourselves really enhances your entire commitment to share your gorgeous home with others. Everything is "spit spot" as Mary Poppins says! Enjoy your guests and know it all will be fabulous 💕

[@cherylcraven2884]

I’m now exhausted just watching you two!! You and Luke did a great job!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nutmeg208]

I love these people soooo much - but man, does she love to hear herself talk. It must be difficult for her friends or husband to be talked over like that all the time. And his reaction is so sweet - he's never angry with her - just has to interrupt her to get a word in and then SHE makes HIM feel like he's interrupting! Reminds me of my parents. And me.

[@angelaengler2387]

To visit Mapperton would be a dream! I just watched the latest video on KZbin Homeworthy channel where they visit the beautiful home of New Orleans doctor and his husband. Their home is absolutely exquisite and lo and behold! in one room they have a portrait of the Vicountess Hinchingbrooke, I immediately thought of Luke and Julie trying to get back things sold off from the estate. I wish you could have it back but it is in the hands of people who really appreciate and love it😊

[@Susan.I]

Have a wonderful time with your American guests!

[@debbiestott3651]

It's going to be great for you all. Look forward to watching more. Great job everyone. X

[@MappertonLive]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@janebaker966]

Aw,Julie - your American visitor friends fell in love with all the quirky dusty shabby chic of Mapperton,that sense of a place bypassed by time. And now you've made it like The Ritz! Sorry,thats very rude of me. You and Luke and your team have done wonders and worked so hard. How fabulous to live in a house where you find treasures any time just by opening a drawer or taking up a carpet. I know how it is. You (me) potter along for years putting off the tasks to another day,quite happy with "that'll do" and "thats close enough" then you get news of a visitor and you suddenly "see" the clutter,the dust,the scratches,the tears,the wonky bits. Maybe next year ill make the effort (no excuses) to visit Mapperton and a bit of Dorset.

[@madisonwagnaar9751]

Would love more videos like this, cleaning and organizing videos makes me really motivated to clean my own home!

[@janinepeckham9925]

My husband bought me a handheld label maker Dymo Letratag and I use it to stay organized for everything. One of his best gifts for me as I love staying organized. Something like this might come in handy for labeling your pantry shelves and storage boxes.

[@avacadman2155]

That skip has my name on it…literally! This is an Amazing project, Stunningly beautiful!! 👏👏👏👏💗💗💗

[@sandramuis7430]

Have a great time with your guests…. 🥂🥰

[@KasSommers]

Can you tell us how many staff there were in the past? I imagine armies of footmen, downstairs maids, upstairs maids, tweenies, skivvies, butlers, house-keepers, and so on. Now there is only a handful of you. Just as well Julie and Luke are so full of energy.

[@LynnBFoster]

I love that you both are so hands on, even cleaning rooms and bathrooms, and I will make it to a grand historic tour stay someday.

[@nrivera4380]

You all were rockin' and rollin' to get the house ready for your guests! So much work, but worth it for your guests, staff and yourselves! Hugs and hope all goes well for this visit!

[@wdjones4735]

I just don’t know how you do all of this! It definitely takes a village! My hats off to everyone involved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks for sharing👍🏻🙂 Your guests are going to have an amazing stay!

[@kimberlydocherty3278]

Those picknick baskets would be nice for a cottage for guests or even for the main house.

[@elizabethmarycreativeimage1648]

Why did I love the picnic baskets the most!! 😅😊

[@kimberlyestacio7307]

I’m obsessed with this type of vlog.

[@kristiN1214]

Everything looks lovely!! There’s nothing like a good deep cleaning, it takes a weight off your shoulders afterwards and walking through a clean home lightens your soul with happiness! You guys worked hard, hope you have a fantastic visit with the Americans…♥️

[@eyannie007]

Hospitality shines the pots…the efforts endearing. Thank you for sharing.👋✌️💜🙏👍❇️🆙🇨🇦👀🥳

[@joanpellillo2981]

Julie you and your family are amazing - Doing it all your self's

[@jmkkrakkaus]

Just wonderful love coming back to every one of you episodes. Big hugs from Tampere Finland. Johanness-Poul Haukkavaara

[@PLuMUK54]

When my friend bought his current home, he had no idea what a larder was. He was somewhat surprised by my reaction when he described his plan to integrate it into the kitchen. I'm very persuasive, and he agreed not to make changes. Now he is a larder devotee and cannot imagine life without it.

[@catherinecomins9546]

Well done Team Mapperton, you guys certainly worked so hard. It was definitely worth it👍👏

[@dianelipson5420]

Before you glue the crockery, look up Kintsugi. Fantastic post as always.

[@saundramoragne3431]

Really loved this video. One of the best!!

[@mrsstrople]

Nice to see you doing your own work. I wondered when I watched your house tour

[@carolinecorey6473]

I’m so excited for you all! Such hard work! I’m envious of your luck guests! Can’t wait to see what you all do!!! Much love from an Anglo/American fan in Houston Texas!

[@Ldyrev1]

I love watching you clean because I think you clean the same way I do. Lol. Ceilings then downward toward the floors. It all gets clean. Walls and windows and everything between! I love when my whole house is clean!

[@katherinefisher6847]

The house looks so beautiful! You must be exhausted from all your work. I send greetings from IA with best wishes for a wonderful time with your American guests! 🥰

[@klezmersue]

Inspiring!!! Bravo!

[@michelemcgarvey7517]

Congratulations! Beautifully done!🎉

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you!! 😊

[@conniemurrell8457]

I need a picnic basket and a trip to visit you guys. I love you and love England.

[@maria22623]

Dagg. The shot of the lawn is beautiful...I bet the gardener loves mowing that bad boy. Allett?

[@Maximusrex4575]

There are some really nice looking electric faux fireplaces, it might be something worth looking into to keep the cozy feel of the fire without the problems. I know there is already a lot on your plates, but you really need to go through the estate room by room, building by building and document and catalog everything into a nice database.

[@din6675]

I like that youtube remembered that I liked Ladies of London all those years ago and now recommends me this.

[@EspritPA]

Hello from Canada! What a beautiful video showing your continued passion for restoration of history. You may be cleaning for receiving guests, but in the process, preservation/restoration is occurring and I will admit a ton of envy. It would be a dream come true to spend a week in a historic house; our house is only just over 70 years old, a baby home. If you can pull out a toothbrush to clean, we can be friends, LOL. Anything worth doing should be to perfection! :)

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you very much!

[@beverlyhill6783]

Lovely great job - everybody - Your home is truly coming together

[@longwaytotipperary]

Y’all are AMAZING!!!

[@elizabethwezelman8547]

I am hoping you both have an opportunity to just relax and catch your breath for a short time before your American guests arrive. You both look exhausted. It's impressive how you both just "get on with it", whatever "it" is for you at any given time. Julie, you never seem to stop for more than a few seconds, and as much as you talk, your body keeps up with the work at the same time! I would so enjoy a visit to Mapperton to see all this beauty and hard work first hand, but at 76, and fairly hampered by a body that no longer keeps up with me, it is not likely to be. However, I visit vicariously through your video's. It's such an enjoyable way to travel. I hope you have a wonderful time with your guests, and look forward to hearing about the visit in your next video's.

[@cynthiamorton3583]

Wow, such a lot has been accomplished! Wishing you all well as you entertain your first visitors. I have great faith that they will enjoy themselves immensely, and that you will appreciate that all your collective hard is paying off!

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

I would love, love to visit some day! Wishing you and your guests a wonderful time. ❤

[@esteesolis4278]

Your home is so beautiful! I love watching your channel . I can’t wait to see it in person 🙂

[@allanyeager1147]

Well done!

[@maryfrump7937]

Dryer sheets are wonderful on baseboards

[@noeleneroodt783]

Absolutely beautiful 😍 ❤ it's so exciting 😊

[@megcreates2.0]

Oh my goodness!!! I see the castle when you do fly overs but as y’all move furniture and what not and hearing your reaction to the 2 rugs, it shows just how huge the beautiful castle is! I would love love love to come work for you😊😊😊 I’m a good baker ❤ Why did you move pictures?

[@wesleyc1694]

A classical home tour in New Orleans Michael and Dr Quinn Peeper They wrote a book classical shindig So I’m rewatching this episode the painting is of Viscountess Hitchingbrook of the Earl of Sandwich Family

[@ceahorse56]

Julie, Mapperton is so blessed to have another American to love her!

[@heatherdeavalon]

Salem Oregon here ❤

[@ArtfulShelley]

My parents lived near Milton Keynes (Yelden) for a year around 1990! Very cool to hear that name. :)