Hoarders ❤️ Declutter the Extremely Hoarded Basement Part 19! Cleaning Motivation & Clean With ME!

[@eileenlester4342]

Listening and watching your old videos while I am decluttering and cleaning up a huge mess on the table in the kitchen! "You've come a long way baby!" 💜🦄💜

[@karenhoward8542]

Decision making exhaustion is very real!!

[@deblarcher7077]

I was thinking about your recent house update video and had this thought. You should go ahead and paint your bedroom, get the new bedding and whatever else you want to get to look the way you envision. If you make it a room in which you love you will be more apt to keep it organized and clean. It’s amazing how much a pretty room makes you feel calmer and happier. I know from experience....just do it now and stop putting off “till this is done or it’s all de cluttered “.

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, you are too sweet!! I noticed I’m like that with the living room since we got the new carpet! I’ve been keeping it nice each day, making sure things are put away every night!! It does keep you motivated to keep it tidy!!!

[@suzanneroelofse5970]

100% accurate!

[@michaeladean9424]

If you get the basement cleared out you can move the playroom down there when your boys want their own rooms. It looks big enough it could be a workout space, play room, and bonus little family area.

[@ahoardersheart]

That is my dream!!! That would be great to have the playroom down in the basement ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@christinabo63]

Playroom, workout and crafting. We want her to have space to make good use of all these ribbons and to gift hand-made joy (and re-gifts) instead of just something from the store 😉

[@o0Theresa0o]

@@christinabo63 I imagine her having one of those cool crafting units with all the neat drawers and spools for ribbon, and a big crafting table. She absolutely deserves to have that space for herself, ESPECIALLY with all this work.

[@alanbirkner1958]

May 2023. I've never hoarded. Every day, I find at least 20 things to give away, throw away, or recycle. Look how far you've come. Tina, Al's wife

[@kodiekahle484]

You did amazing today. So proud of you for getting rid of one of the rugs, and those dvds that was a big thing today. Always excited to see you be able to get rid of a box of papers here and there. Keep up the great work and can’t wait to see the next video.

[@alba_Pi]

Totally agree ❤️

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, you are just so awesome!!! Thank you for being my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@tessabatson6576]

Kitty kitty tossy tossy funky dunky those phrases are so great you have wonderful outlook on life

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you so much ❤️ I’ll always be a kid at heart!!

[@karlakelly9415]

You did a great job especially with the Kids dvd

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️ That was a big victory in my hoarding disorder!!

[@aliciacassio4215]

The crocheted granny squares could go to a needlework club. Our local library has one.

[@Saaaaarah]

Wow! Felt a lot of pride for you when you let the children’s videos go! Another little kid is gonna enjoy them so much. Your progress is amazing :)

[@LynnStAubin-od5qe]

When that corner gets cleared, it would be a good place to move all the bins you’ve already gone through. Then when you’re all done decluttering, you’ll have the center of the basement for organizing things.

[@sarabenson435]

I LOVE your resilience. That's the word that reminds me of you recently. Claps and snaps and all the hooting and hollering for you from the Midwest!!

[@muala333]

As a practising minimalist, is always fascinating to listen to your reasonings. I have been binge watching your videos for a couple of weeks now. Greeting from Croatia

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you so so much!! Minimalists are my unicorns 💜🦄💜 I want to transition into that mindset more!! I’ll get there one day 🌟

[@silverlining7112]

Use those gorgeous dishes! We keep storing things for special occasions that never seem to arrive. Things are meant to be used. Make every meal a special occasion and use those plates. Enjoy them.

[@lisafeltmate5732]

You are getting so good at this! I’m so proud of you 🙂

[@piaschaelicke3543]

A year ago even a quarter of the things you let go now you would have been able to pass on. You have come so far!

[@goldfishsnake]

re: fancy dishes, I watched this great decluttering video about "decluttering your fantasy self" - your "fantasy self" has a perfect china cabinet and probably uses those dishes on special occasions. but your REAL self has them in a box in the back of a packed basement where they'll never get used. your real self doesn't need those dishes. just food for thought :D

[@corielake828]

I used my China two years ago for a holiday. It can't go in the dishwasher so its a pain in the rear when clean up time comes. Instead, I use the soup terreain as a holder for dried fruit or flowers everyday.

[@amara560]

It's either good enough to use every day or it's not. Some day might never come.

[@o0Theresa0o]

She could probably sell them for a pretty penny. People will buy sets like that for wedding events or whatever. But you're 100% right - we need to stop holding onto things for our fantasy selves.

[@kimzanders9550]

I thought she might as well just use them every day. Better than them being stored away in a box unused.

[@goldfishsnake]

your exercise bike gave me an idea: it's cool looking and you could take a nice photo of it and just keep that for the memories-if you wanted to ride it, you probably would have already! but you could make a whole photo wall in the basement of items you decluttered but that spark joy in your memory, either with frames or a big pin board. it could be a fun way to remember items and your cleaning journey, as well as a cool art piece!

[@o0Theresa0o]

This is a good idea! I think finding different ways of capturing the memory is really useful. Pictures in particular are a smart way of doing it. I am a retired teacher, and I had piles and piles and piles of letters/drawings/etc. from my students. I *really* didn't want to get rid of them, but they were just taking up space. So, I sat down one day and just took pictures of everything, and recycled it all. I am glad I don't have the clutter, but I still have the memories.

[@mharicattell2367]

I am super-proud of you, and glad you recognize when you need to stop. May I say, please don't wait any longer to bring your beautiful China upstairs. It doesn't matter if you have a beautiful or special cabinet to display it. You should be using it. You should be celebrating the great strides you've made. ❤ Thank you for sharing with us all!!!

[@JessieBenson93]

Maybe you could put your lovely wedding plates and pieces somewhere you can access them and use them on Christmas or thanksgiving or even valentines :) so you see them but they're not just becoming and everyday item that could get broken. Xox keep up the great work!!

[@deborahgate965]

The striped carpet would look nice under your dining table. You're doing a fantastic job Miss Heart💖

[@hellosteph9206]

Hey! Girl pull out the china and use it daily! I did it and it brings me daily joy when I use our china! KonMari recommended it :)

[@charishurt1768]

Congratulations u did great especially letting DVDS GO onward and upwards 👏 💜👍

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much my dearest friend ❤️❤️ That was such a victory in my hoarding disorder indeed!!!

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

I am so proud of you, girl! Part 19 and counting! Great job! :)

[@JoanDam248]

It Will get very cozy in the basement, when you are finished decluttering. And you Can do it.

[@JJ-nn9de]

I am super proud of you for letting go of the dvd's. I know your kids stuff is especially challenging. Great progress!

[@amilia2046]

Awwww! I just watched your most recent video (11/20/21) and I was soo happy to see you finally use your area rug! get it girl! You are such an inspiration! Thank you for being soo brave!

[@rosearthur983]

Great job on clearing out a space. I'm working on a section in my master bedroom while your videos are playing 😉😀

[@sugeysands6899]

I love love your positive energy and enthusiasm in every video☺. Baby steps even if small steps will get you there. You've done so much. You are worth it and you are doing it one decision at a time. You go Mrs ❤

[@bigblueragtop]

You're so much faster at getting through stuff - you have definitely strengthened your decluttering muscle!

[@sarahrobertson3939]

Put the crocheted squares in the yard sale. I once sold a half-sewn quilt, with some squares assembled and some not even assembled! (Not for much money, though.)

[@marilyn5067]

I love these basement videos...you are doing so well!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@alanbirkner1958]

January 2024. Every day, I toss a pile of stuff. Papers get recycled, trash gets tossed. Another pile of books and magazines goes to the library. Clothes and dishes go to Goodwill. Art supplies get donated to kids or seniors. Then, we get to cat litter, dishes, and laundry. Not perfect, but better. Tina, Al's wife

[@melanietrester]

hello from germany. hi miss heart, great job, you rock this basement, be safe,

[@miriammcgee]

Right on remembering that you can transfer the joy. Think of all the hard things that way.

[@RishkaPandy]

I love the progress so much. I even thought when you were decluttering, man this is actually quite a lot you're going through. Keep up the great work Miss Heart.

[@ahoardersheart]

Yessss!!! This was a lot for me!! Whoo Hoo we are healing in our hoarding disorder 🌟🙌

[@goldfishsnake]

I wouldn't put carpet in the basement for that exact reason: moisture! If any of them are in good condition, put them on FB marketplace and let it go. Same with the crochet stuff-even if you put it up for free, I'm sure someone would come get it!

[@o0Theresa0o]

This is an excellent point. If the rug will only be a moisture collector, there is no reason to keep it because it will just get ruined anyway. Take the rug to a car wash garage and give the carpet a good washing, then put it up for sale. People will pay good money for carpets.

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

I’m with ya! 😊cleaning out the basement during quarantine...

[@mintmin2072]

I am always so excited about your video they make me so happy

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!! Your messages make me so happy 💞 Thank you my dearest friend!!!

[@dankaa88]

This is my favorite channel on entire KZbin :)

[@pollydowdlepolly]

I binged almost all of your decluttering videos in a month from start to finish and I'm so glad to see a new one! Your growth and positivity is inspiring and I hope you reach your goals :)

[@Rikichansan]

No need to justify a carpet to keep with a realistic intended use. Its a nice carpet, why waste money and put it in the landfill when you will actually need one in the foreseeable future.

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, yes we would love to use it in the near future!! I just wanted to share my thought processes as a recovering hoarder!! Thank you so so much friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@karenfisher5274]

Miss Heart, long time subscriber here. I noticed in your basement that you have your ceiling fiberglass insulation starting to come apart in areas. You need to have your hubby address this, as the fiberglass is very toxic and will get on your stuff. Based upon the severity, you may want to consider wearing gloves and a mask while you are working. Erica Lucas’s channel deals with how she experienced fiberglass issues in her storage area and how she handled them. P.S. A senior or nursing home would love to get those crochet squares.

[@robertahubbell9038]

I love operation Christmas child also. We have been doing it about 10 years.

[@ahoardersheart]

Yessss, it is my favorite! I really hope we can have it this year!

[@jodicrain1753]

Thank you, as always, for your inspiration. I'm not necessarily a hoarder, but I do have a hard time letting go of silly things...extra and unused sheets, movies that no one has watched in over 10 years, unused furniture, clothes and the like. Because of YOU, today I decluttered over half of my DVDs, holding onto only the ones I know my grandkids and I really enjoy. I "rehomed" a DVD storage unit and a bunk bed to families in need. Next up...being truly brutal with my dresser drawers. Thank you for all the encouragement and for sharing your story. Oh, the crocheted blocks can go to a nursing home. Lots of the residents enjoy doing blankets and lap blankets with yarn, but don't always have the funds to acquire the supplies. Take care and God bless!!!

[@annegariepy3823]

You did a really good job ! 😊

[@brandonc.5663]

I was just wishing for a basement video this morning!! Yayyy! My prayers have been answered

[@ahoardersheart]

Lol!!! Whoo Hoo!! We were in sync today ❤️❤️

[@brandonc.5663]

@@ahoardersheart I was going to say that, but didn't want you to think I was weird hahaha! I'm a kooky spiritual person and that it was a sign lol.

[@Ottermelons]

Oh man, the exercise bike hit me right with nostalgia!

[@amyswanson4089]

Is that a clothing rack behind the bike? My advice to you, we use those in our garage/yard sales to hang clothes and the clothes sell faster when hung up. So if you have clothes to sell in the fall you can use that to hang up your clothes/coats/costumes even towels or window coverings.

[@MundaneLaura]

I am so proud of what you accomplish each episode. I'm only 24 I bought my house 2 years ago and went from no stuff to way too much stuff very quickly and I if I dont sort myself out now itll only get worse. You are such an inspiration

[@barbarap6851]

Good job, Miss Heart! I'm proud of you that you are putting the Elmo and Bob the Builder DVD's out for another child to enjoy. You'll always have the memory of your son loving them! I dropped 2 more bags off to donation yesterday! Purge sisters!

[@GillianVeitch]

Great progress! I'm sure some of the things that you're torn on will become easy donations in the future when you have less decision fatigue. You made many decisions in this episode that you would have struggled with in the past (like paper or things that you could use in the future). Way to go!

[@Callyisthebomb]

You're doing a great job! I think you should use that beautiful china for every day and enjoy it

[@genevievesteier8228]

Hi, I'm so excited for you!!! Your living room.looks great!! Dont put more in there . Except a couple more decorative items or pictures on the wall. Can you put dinning hutch in there with your China? Move cube furniture out, you could use the bottom of the hutch to store whatever you had in those cubes. Also, that saran wrapped tall skinny dresser in basement, put that in your bedroom to store accessories....also, go ahead and lay out that rug in an area of basement, set up the desk you have down there, start your gift wrap station/ arts and craft area...put play room down there, cozy round the fire place and set up big tv for games...you seem to have enough furniture to use...if kids are not ready for own rooms yet? Put desks in playroom for office area and distance learning and future homework, guest room? I'm so excited for you!!!! I havent commented in a while, but have watched all your videos and really like them

[@Rebecca-dn8vb]

I’ve been watching your videos for the past year or so and am so impressed with your progress! Great work!

[@sarahvandekendelaere8761]

Giiirl! You've come so far! Big hugs ❤️ Ps: Just a thought: why not use the beautiful plates and bowls?

[@josephdaly2015]

Amazing work, well done 👍👏 That space is looking great. Well done on the children’s dvds 👏👏👏

[@ritavasnanigurbani6063]

Nice video! It's great you could get rid of more things!!

[@porcelina956]

My parents had the same style of bike and since my dad is a hoarder they probably still have it in their basement.

[@bluemoon5766]

Erica Lucas here on yourube says decide what to keep and get rid of the rest I think she would be a good source of motivation and inspiration even if you dont watch her I hope you have a great day

[@summerbaby4600]

Erica and Ms heart, they leave comments on each other’s videos💕 I think they have become KZbin friends☺️

[@texadianstitcher]

Perhaps put those granny squares? on FB market place for free porch pickup. Stick them in your tub outside and not worry about finding a specific donation place.

[@mtncreekdawn]

Yes, granny squares is correct. :-)

[@biadoras]

Paper, the bane. X) Even if you "only" clear out the two stacks with papers, going through that takes for me a lot of energy so I see those alone as a huge win. Also, much hate for mold. If you got time for it, you (and hubby) could take out the keep-rugs and use the power wash to give them a good rinse. Let the warmth and sun dry them out while there is all this weather for it. And maybe come winter/next spring, you could move around things so you could put one out on the floor in the basement and then you could do KonMari videos on top of it instead of potentially lugging all those boxes upstairs. :)

[@sooh6299]

The crochet squares can probably be given away in one of those facebook sales groups. I'm sure somebody would love to take them and assemble them to a blanket or something :)

[@KellylouiseGunn]

Well done hun your doing really well xxxxxx

[@carolebridges798]

Great job!

[@marylober3005]

Part of the recovery process is having a vision for your space and working toward that vision we’re all excited to see you get some areas in your basement that are usable for your family

[@o0Theresa0o]

I was thinking this, too. Personally, I like to brainstorm/visualize what my "dream" space is, and then if anything isn't a part of that, it's gone.

[@sonyahubbard3226]

Your continuing efforts are really starting to show.. feels good huh 😃👏🏼👏🏼 like a weight off. Hope the water problem can be fixed, those are nice rugs! You can have a craft area, the boys can have a play area..

[@becca377]

Is it worth putting a dehumidifier in the basement to try and deal with some of the moisture? Well done for keeping going!

[@ahoardersheart]

Yess!! I do want to buy a dehumidifier! It would help so much down there!!

[@natalie6887]

You did a fantastic job!

[@GamerGurl236]

love this and how u got rid of so much, thank u for providing amazing content 💜 every little bit counts

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you for being an amazing friend 💜🦄💜 I could not do this without you!!!

[@JMJMJ1]

It’s always so sad when your video is over! I can’t wait to see what is in the other boxes ;-) sometimes I rewatch your old videos when I declutter and I feel like we are doing it together ...

[@hmms5256]

I feel like when the trash guys come to get your stuff we need to salute as it descends into the truck to be taken away 🚛👋

[@leslieporter7418]

Like so many others, I suggest giving the crocheted granny squares to a nursing home or ladies group at church to sew into a blanket or prayer shawl. If I was closer, I'd come get them myself! I would also like to suggest that you make a quilt with the t-shirts you have in your t-shirt collection from back in the day ... I made one for my sister in law with t-shirts from her alma mater and for each of my sisters using my Dad's plaid shirts when he passed several years ago - they are really lovely, very useful and still sentimental. I love watching your videos but I'm the opposite of a hoarder (except for my yarn!). Watching you declutter and purge and organize calms my mind so much. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@nancykaplan7163]

That striped area rug. i had something very similar in my basement. i only had a couple light area rugs, in basement. Before going out of town we would roll them and toss on the counter. I do not trust basements even with sump pumps, But an area rug does soften noise, allows a floor kids to play. Or a good demarcation of areas for the exercise area.

[@theresablum507]

I have my own corners to clean up! I have my own demons to deal with . I am so impressed how much you have dealt with! Good job!

[@minimalzebra]

Great job friend!❤️

[@sharjo52]

Wow!!! You are going strong and I like it!!! I am looking forward to the organization videos!!! I read that you are keeping the LR tidy!!!!!That is wonderful, I really think your LR with new carpet makes the whole room look brand new!!! Proud of you keeping what you have already done tidy,that is a very big step🌷

[@jenniferr-f3157]

I love seeing your progress! So fun! I also love your new profile pic- it’s your face! 😄 I have a question: when you put aside a box for the yard sale, do you label it “yard sale”? I was wondering if there’s a chance it might get mixed in with the stuff that you still have to go through and if you might find yourself having to go through it again...?

[@wendymackenzie3937]

What about China cabinet in garage

[@kodiekahle484]

Super excited for the video today!

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh yayyyy!! And since you are the first to comment, you are the Unicorn of the Day 💜🦄💜🦄💜

[@kodiekahle484]

Yay love my unicorn moment.

[@joycemarsh2743]

Good job when you were talking about the rugs I’m saying yes good idea to throw out the one with the mold because it would probably be leaving a bad smell good for you I’m so proud of you. AS soon as I see your videos I’m wishing its another basement video 🥰👍

[@rachaeldaniels9804]

Hi again you have done amazing look at that space well done 👍 especially hard to get rid of your child’s dvds and love the memories that come back with certain items and you still carry on you should be really proud of yourself much love from England x

[@carolyncopeland2722]

I have cleaned mouldy rugs before Lay them flat on the concrete outside Gentle water blast/pressure wash or hose the rug Mix up a couple of buckets of napisan/oxy bleach or whatever you would use in the US to soak cloth nappies in and soak the rug with it. Gently agitate with a soft broom on both sides and let sit for a few hours whilst keeping it wet with the cleaning solution Then use the water blaster or hose to rinse and let it dry flat in the sun Flip the rug to make sure its bone dry before bringing it back inside Its always worked for me, although some rugs colour may run I guess, although this hasn't happened with me

[@mommyblessed2x28]

You talk about levels of hoarding or recovery can you explain more or break it down.i wonder where I fit.lol.as allways great vid.

[@alanbirkner1958]

November 2024. I have small containers of papers I craft with. I just got rid of more. I put out my 3 small stuffed bears. I have a pile of stuff to give away at my son's Thanksgiving day gathering. It's cold and windy here near Chicago. Tina, Al's wife

[@nadz8911]

How I look at it .. if you don’t use the gifts you been given because of the sake of using it up.. it will disintegrate over time so the best thing to do is honouring what they gave you by using it for its purpose. Xx

[@lindathorsell976]

💕

[@jokebetweenthetrees]

Just use the fancy dishes! Do a konmarie on the kitchen stuff and use your most lovely ones. You see them every day and that will give you joy. Now the are stored away and you never see them. Do not store it away for a fantasy future self that you might never be. Let it bring you joy now! And if one breaks? Well thats life.

[@crazycroney]

How wonderful! You are rocking with it. Our movers are coming in 2 days and as “decluttering” as I feel I know there is a ton of stuff I can still go through. A ton in the attic and with 98 degrees outside starting in May there is no way I’m going up there to sort and chuck. Fingers crossed this is our last move for a very long time.

[@Anikai88]

Hi love, I've been binge-watching all your videos since last week and I'm really proud of you and your development! 💓 May I suggest you making a list of all the little things you like to declutter/konmari/organize in the future? Just a little checklist so you have a good overview of what still to do, what can be prioritized an what can be dealt with a little later?

[@paige5191]

You can sell the blanket squares at your yard sale. Sell them as dish sponges

[@heatherpobursky-smith6984]

Doing a great job. I am so proud you. You have made so much progress. Maybe idea when you come to sentimental items just set them aside to do later. The reason I say that is that maybe you get through more space with less decision fatigue and you can konMari method it all together and see if it all has the same value later. I do all my sentimental items together. I noticed that you get over whelmed by sentimental things very fast and I think most would agree we all get overwhelmed. it's normal. We all have different amount of sentimental items. I gave myself a space limit for things. With clothes it has to fit in my dresser and closet and if it doesn't I need to purge. I have my crafts are sorted by type and I keep bin for each one and that's it. I'm not saying you have to do the same but maybe it an idea to consider for later. I love your video and your progress keep going keep at it. I know you will be able to have your dream basement before you know it. Keep the vision and write your vision on a poster board for the basement and hang it up down there. I did a vision board for my bedroom and it's almost there two years in the making. I very picky. Lol

[@heatherpobursky-smith6984]

My daughter said how come she does put stuff she keep on the same side of the room. I didn't even notice that you put the bike on the opposite side as the tv. I guess. That might help things go along a lil faster as well. Idk we all work different is what I told her. She ok. Maybe because we are her friend now we can tell her our idea. I found it so sweet. I said I would tell you our friend. 🥰🥰💕💕💕

[@katarzyna247]

Maybe you could put the China cabinet you have in the garage in the dining/living room where the cube shelf stands now? That way you could display your beautiful china in it! I love you and your videos!

[@thebeachyfarmhouse6410]

You did Good once again😘💕 looking farward to see how the next yardsale goes💋💖

[@AshNEricplus4more]

It's looking fabulous!!! I'm so proud of how far you have come. Our extra fridge went out and we had to call warranty to get them to come fix it... Guess where it is!! 😳🤦🏻‍♀️😱 You already know.. my basement! 😂 I'm already dreading someone going down there, im beyond embarrassed. It looks 100 times better than it did a year ago, 6 months ago even, but it's no where near presentable. 😕 However, I have 4 other mouths to feed I need that fridge!

[@christinemacleod2145]

Donate any wool, knitting or crotch to a Seniors Center 😃

[@ahoardersheart]

Perfect!!! There is one right near my house!! Thank you ❤️

[@Undefinedde]

I'm a hoarder I had safe life changing events that led me down this path. It's hard I have too many.clothes and toys

[@eavening4149]

How do you climb a mountain? One step at a time. You can do it!

[@jessicakullander8517]

Your exercise bike matches your stripey rug. Nice exercise area?

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh yes!!! That would look good!! Thank you ❤️❤️

[@michelehice8338]

If one rug has mold ..I bet the others do too..the mold spores are there even if you cant see them..toss them out ..don't make your family sick....I would have hubby push what's left in that corner over to the other side...that way you would have one corner cleaned out..set up that desk and start it as a craft corner..

[@piaschaelicke3543]

Fungi spores are everywhere even in the cleanest home.... outside in nature... like literally everywhere. If it hasn't been breaking out chances are high you can wash it and bring the spores down to a more healthy level. But overall the rugs should be fine if no mold is showing

[@cookieloverlover5878]

Ya I’m so happy have have you been with this virus ? I hope you and your family stays safe love videos looks great like always ❣️

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, yes we peaked with the virus in March/April and our numbers have been low since May! We are doing well!! How are you and your family?

[@cookieloverlover5878]

We’re doing well we’re trying to stay away from people but school is starting next week and that’s going to be a huge difference but other then that we have been doing great Thxs for asking ❣️

[@missyholz]

Could you donate the deconstructed blanket to a church? Our women in our church make blankets for shut-ins and others. Most of the work will be done already. Or they could make some good coasters for drinks to go on. LOL