How I clean my whole house SUPER FAST | 5 x 5 Trick

When my house is a disaster, it is hard to know where to even start!! I developed this trick that uses the timer and a little bit of hustle to get the whole house tidied up and presentable in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for unexpected company or when you just need to get motivated!
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[@RochelletheRealtor]

I just did this! I’m sweating but it took me less than 30 minutes to get my duplex cleaner than it’s been in weeks. Thanks!

[@normabenavidez2138]

Make a game of picking up with the babies. Like who can pick up the most in so many minutes or little rewards for putting back stuff where it belongs.

[@yamielaw]

❤ it. You should start the other rooms first and all the left over minutes use all at once in the kitchen. I ❤ it.

[@3CDiamond7]

That helps! Thanks for sharing⏳

[@marylhere]

Had planned to give each room 20 minutes tomorrow....let's call it spring cleaning.

[@lilikara3510]

شكرا

[@ritalafleur3079]

How?? OMG ì have adult children

[@MrsPink64]

Don’t leave the room to put stuff away. Get a laundry basket. Put things in there that belong in another room. When you go to the next room, put the items in the laundry basket that belong elsewhere, and stuff away from the basket. At the end you shouldn’t have a lot to put away.

[@MrsPink64]

And another thing I do is put a garbage bag...grocery bag into my basket. I have a bag of trash at the end.

[@salimapeacejoy]

I believe God had me stumble upon this video because I've been struggling. I'm going to try this tonight.

[@lihane259]

God is good!

[@haircandykina]

Right! Such a blessing!

[@mandyzepeda5447]

I've been struggling too

[@micrasheep]

How are you getting on Salima? If youre still struggling, maybe try kzbin.info/www/bejne/hanQoIehicynnac She also does a video EVERYDAY to talk you through it.

[@noryaniag]

😭my sentiments exactly

[@concernedparent2081]

I’ve been doing this daily for years!! My family thinks I’m nuts but it works for me. I start in the kitchen (worst room by far) and work for 5 minutes, just as you said. When the timer goes off, I move on to the next room. Because 5 minutes is never enough for my kitchen, I’m “allowed” to run back in there if I’ve finished another room with time left. Then when the timer goes off, on to the next room, and so on. I include my laundry room so while I’m in there I’ll change out a load if possible, to keep that going as well. I always end up in my kitchen; by that time the rest of the main floor is picked up and I’m happy to spend whatever time I need to finish the kitchen. This “game” I play works for me, gets me started without worrying about burning out halfway through. I’m glad to know there’s others out there like me lol!

[@TheSecretSlob]

Wow! Great minds think alike :) It's just like Mary Poppins says - "You find the fun, and snap! The job's a game". Glad it is working for you too!

[@NoodlesMusings]

I love the idea of including Laundry 👍❤

[@Paula_Shelton]

If you can clean your house in 25 minutes you are not a slob.

[@CP-jz7ne]

Paula Shelton I guess the rest of the family is 😝

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

She is a reformed slob.

[@claudettetaylor1440]

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[@SK-gs8vs]

Exactly! Or you have a tiny house.

[@mumstheword8851]

And it didn't need cleaning....

[@Lashlove16]

Great job!! A few extra tricks - since you have the vacuum out vacuum the kitchen instead of sweeping - carry a box as you clean the rooms instead of leaving the room to put something away or just leave them by the door And take them on your way back -clean the bathroom if you have guests come over a 2 min wipe - light a nice candle

[@Joy-sm7iz]

I like that idea !

[@kathyms.]

👍🏽

[@traceyt4580]

Fun vid! When I was a kid, my mom at some point in the day would yell out "Speedy Wheels!" and wherever you were in the house you raced like mad to tidy up 😂I still do it!

[@TheSecretSlob]

Awesome!

[@reginapeace3483]

I use a term from one of my girls favorite afternoon shows, Big Comfy Couch, with a small change. Instead of ten second tidy, I do a ten minute tidy....lol

[@4nicmac4]

Omg! That is hands down the best advice ever ! Just did my house in 25 mins. I mean not ‘perfect’ but good enough for hubby coming home and stuff not to bother me. Utterly brilliant!!!

[@TheSecretSlob]

Thanks Nic! Good enough is good enough! :) :)

[@sarahichi3998]

Omggggg... I am doing this every evening right after work. I’m sick of saving chores for the weekend.

[@perfectcirq]

Me too! I think about it every week but now have the inspiration to make it happen.

[@Hummingbird-yu3kt]

My problem is that I'm a procrastinator...I don't want to start something unless I can get it ALL DONE.

[@Carolynnin]

This is great! when we had live TV I used to do what I called Commercial Cleaning - I clean during the commercials!

[@ontherockswithsalt560]

Lol, I have a set list of music and I know EXACTLY where I need to be at the end of each song. I started when I was a kid. I had to make my bed neatly or my mother made me do it again. I put Cat's in the Cradle on and at the end of it I was popping my plumped up pillows on the perfect, hospital cornered bed.

[@LilCraftyNook]

Carolynn Schwartz Black Ha! Me too!!😄

[@sandytaylor8482]

I've done "commercial cleaning" too! Jump up during the commercial. Have the dust mitt/Pledge sitting there ready. See how many living room surfaces you can get done before your show comes back on.

[@silviavalladares8539]

Oh my gosh! I do that too and call it that too. Commercial cleaning!

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

Carolynn Schwartz Black same !

[@janetcrane59]

When I was younger 2 girlfriends & I would call an emergency clean if one of our in-laws were coming to visit. Had so much fun in those days! Don't sweat it hon. I always had a sparkling house & 2 kids & a husband. Good home cooked meals every night. No wonder I'm so worn out now at only 60. Do what you can but enjoy your family while u have them.

[@tygersflowerz]

I developed a similar rule. I call it "Give it 15." Just 15 minutes in each room. My only rule is: I don't have to do the task perfect or fast....I just can't STOP. Not once. Depending on the activity, sometimes it goes by quickly, and then other times, I'm wondering when the alarm is going to go off. But it's good either way, because I know stop time is just a few minutes away. Not too long, not too short. In my first couple of years on my own, I used to be one of those people you would see on that old British show "How Clean Is Your House?" Nobody ever taught me to clean and I never had chores. This is the only way to clean that has ever worked for me in my adult life. Any other way overwhelms me. Thanks for posting it. Everyone should play with the clock and find the time that works for them. I can see where some people would like 5 minutes. It's like a little "marathon run."

[@Aces135]

I do that too! Me and my husbamd both work so well do one room together and we can clean the house in an hour including bedrooms!

[@LilCraftyNook]

tygersflowerz Wow!! Awesome!! I watched that show too!

[@patcyzauskas7216]

J would agree on 15 min. Five is just not enough for me.

[@freezing5]

I turn the kettle on and see what can get done before it boils. It could be putting away the dishes/ tidying the bathroom/ making the bed... As the sound gets louder, my speed of tidying increases. Then my cuppa is all the more enjoyable, looking around at the clean space.

[@okimpala2002]

tygersflowerz ride out your storm

[@maureen9635]

Hi! I think you have really great ideas for how to complement the flylady system to make it easier to adapt for newbies like me. I also struggle with keeping up with daily routines and feeling like I did not make a dent in my mountains of housework ( can’t think of it as a home blessing yet lol!) when I’m finished. I tried your 5x5 today and it worked great for me to get started. Then I continued with paper, laundry and evening routines and it has been a good day! I haven’t had one in awhile! I feel like I got a lot accomplished and am looking forward to getting to bed ontime so I can be prepared for tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas! I also agree with you that when pressed for time if we just do the 6 main things you talked about then that will be good enough!

[@TheSecretSlob]

Thank you! I am so glad you were able to turn your day around. I can totally relate to that overwhelm feeling! Hope you are having a great day today!

[@luv2travel2000]

❤️❤️❤️Loved your video. I get so overwhelmed. I'm going to try the 5x5 system. Thank you! ❤️God bless you!✝️ Hugs 😘 xo

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

"Do not be distracted by a different room or a different mess" Wise advice!

[@MissRebekah1974]

Sweetness! Give yourself a break!! I know you posted this last year. But this piece of information will give you perspective. I'm old. When I was a child we were POOR. Yet my Momma still had a lady come help her at least once a month. When I was a young woman I had friends and family that came just to help me. Then I went to their place to help them. We didn't call it a co-op but I guess it was. We wanted to visit and let the kids play together and we got things done while we socialized. We were close friends so I knew where to put stuff in their place as they did in mine. About kids. Have a place where plastic things live that small ones can get to. Make sure the visiting kids know where that is. Ask your friends to do the same for when you come with your wee ones. I did this with cloth diapers and a wringer type washer, but I did have a Solar Powered Clothes Dryer. [AKA Clothes Line] Ha Ha Ha! You can do this. Aunt B

[@ndutyke]

Solar Powered Clothes Dryer aka clothing line, LOL. Thanks Aunt ab! Your comment made my day!

[@Iwtchutube]

Aunt B you should have a KZbin channel. I even look to see if you had one so I can subscribe 😄 and Aunt B, is perfect for the name 😉

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Yes..I agree..you can make videos to share your experience with women and girls all around the world, AUNT B. then collaborations too!!!😊 Awesome thinking from lovely lady who suggested it... aka clothes line. I WILL NEVER LOOK AT IT THE SAME.😁😊LOL...

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

Yes, we all helped each other. I didn't have kids, but even as a teen, I'd help my friends clean their rooms so they could go out and they'd help me. If I went to a friends home and the dishes needed done, they'd do mine and I'd do theirs. Two people working together makes work fun. With my husband, I insisted on cleaning together so that he'd participate and I wouldn't end up being his mother--besides two people make work go quickly. We cleaned on Thursday night (doing laundry as we were doing that) so that the weekend would be totally free and our house would be in great shape for entertaining. Later, when no longer married, I came up with another easier system.

[@grannygoes7882]

I've often wished I had someone to call and help me. Several times when I felt that way I'd hire someone. Most of the time I was sorry and just wanted them to leave. I would be working right beside them and they still couldn't get anything done. Most of the time they just visited. It's not any better when I leave and let them clean on their own. I usually can't even tell they were here. I think the biggest problem is they don't know where anything goes so they just leave it. They don't even really pick up. Women are a lot more isolated today than they were in the 50's and 60's. Being a stay at home mom is coming back into fashion, after we figured out someone needs to raise the kids, so maybe things will change a little. Having someone to just give you hand once in a while makes a world of difference!

[@deborahdoesscrap]

I do a similar process when cleaning my house but instead of taking things to the room they live in I just take them to the door of the room I am working in and then the next room gets the things that belong there and the rest is left at the door. By the time I have finished my clean, everything is where it lives and I didn't have to leave the room I was working in and waste precious time taking things to several different rooms.

[@Maggie_R]

This was so incredibly helpful for me, as I’m easily overwhelmed. I can do 5 minutes! Thank you! ❤️

[@lynnej.9357]

A version of crisis cleaning. Frankly, a lot of the time, I clean (a variation of ) this way because I can't get motivated to do it any other way. This gets me going, at least.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Crisis cleaning! I had forgotten that term. (Returning flybaby here.) The thing is it gives such a jolt of progress in short time. That's what I love about it.

[@marieconstantia4441]

Her “dirty” rooms are cleaner than my “clean” rooms.

[@mariagraziacapitani8217]

Colleen Grady same here 😂

[@JS-ys2uk]

Because she cleans regularly lol

[@p.moorewilson7917]

Colleen Grady Me too!!! I used to make a game of it with my kids: “Okay! Everybody tidies up FIVE THINGS before the show comes back on!” And then we would all gallop into action. It actually made tidying up kind of fun 😊

[@amphibiangoddess]

Patti Moore Wilson great tip! Thank you, definitely going to do this with my son. He is obsessive about numbers so I’ve been using a timer and tell him we have to “beat the timer”when picking up his toys. Going to tell him a specific number of items now 👍

[@lisaswisher1000]

Me three! I think part of it is that they don't seem to have pets, and the house looks pretty new with surfaces that are easier to clean. I still have white tile with white grout in my kitchen. I think her tolerance for mess is lower than mine. She feels overwhelmed more quickly and therefore, she starts to "rescue each room" before it gets too bad. That's why FLYLady says do it now! Don't let it start to pile up.

[@samzman9]

Maybe add a cute basket at the bottom of the stairs to pitch the laundry throughout the day! Also Ikea Kallex system really helped my mudroom. Each kid had 1 cubby for shoes, 1 for personal and 1 for activities. Then I have a cubby for the dog and another for sun screen/bug spray and stuff like that.

[@BernitaFord]

If I finish the 5 x 5 and I'm still motivated, I will start another round, same zones, only I back the timer off to 3 minutes per zone.

[@vliciouss]

Going to try this !!!

[@nanceenana3010]

Just found you & subbed. This was very cool! 👏🏻 Back in the day, when soap operas were on from noon till 4p.m., I used to clean my house during commercials! 🤪

[@TheSecretSlob]

The original timer clean! I think I remember my mom doing this too :) haha

[@nanceenana3010]

Haha, I was pissed when it went down to only ONE. Now, I plan my stationary chores (and everyone knows not to call me) between 2&3 here, when General Hospital is on! And I recently lost my k-9 “Hoover” furbaby (she was 15, went to The Rainbow Bridge), so now I have to pick up all crumbs on my own! We need a puppy! 😝🤪🤣

[@joycegonzales4994]

I think I’d make bathroom as a zone myself

[@roselynncovington9611]

You are amazing!!! I am a senior with arthritis but this video teaches a lot about the power of 5 min.

[@TheSecretSlob]

Thank You RoseLynn, I am so glad you found it helpful!

[@paigesmith6898]

You are so real! Thank you, thank you, thank you. New sub here. I'm looking forward to binge watching your videos because you're so easy to relate to.Also, if you haven't found her already, you might like Clutterbug. She's very real, like you, and has great systems for us messy at heart people.

[@funkeyjournals3674]

Love the 5x5 trick. After being gone for two weeks leaving my hubs and grandson to fend for themselves I procrastinate the routines! One of my favorite memories when my kids were small was my husband coming home from work entering the back door where a mess of toys were scattered everywhere. He say,( I’m thinking oh boy here it comes) “ I’ve been thinking you should take $20 bucks and go enjoy yourself!”. I guess that’s why I’m still married for thirty- eight years! TFS❤️

[@joannehopesLife_After_40]

Awe! ♡ He GETS you! ♡ What a great man!

[@patriciaspivey2462]

He's a great man,who knew that you work hard,appreciate you.

[@brendasuepete1518]

Very inspiring. I love your tip. It shows how 25 minutes of time can be so worth the effort and dedication. When my kids were young and many rooms were messy with all sorts of items, I would call a work party and grab a laundry basket. We could all clean the room fast and anything that didn’t belong in the room went in the basket. Then a few minutes later we were in another room doing the same and depositing items from the basket that belonged in that room. It took such a short time, maybe 3 minutes with all working and we were racing so it was not browning but fun. Years later when I had chores divided up by week, one child did the dishwasher, one swept and cleaned the table etc, it went fast. I noticed groans when someone would get the dishwasher and while I tired to convince them it was an easier task than it seemed so we timed it. Sure enough it was the shortest task so then they wished for it. We learned that nothing takes more time than dread and that by the time the dread would depress us the job could have been done. My youngest is 25 and chores are not worth the procrastination. It’s just part of living.

[@TheSecretSlob]

Love that you got them started young and working together! That is my goal for our kids, they are just little now so they help me, but my oldest can start doing a few more things I think.

[@renaepetersen2393]

So you just did what I call my Dailey Dash. Because I am still so confused with the difference between "Weekly Blessing Hours" etc... I have changed it for how it works for me. I've Incorporated it into my bedtime routine where I just spend 5 minutes in each room and quickly straighten things up. And since I don't have family room or dining room, I only do the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom. So it only actually takes me 15 minutes. Since the first thing on my bedtime routine is to wash my dishes, I do that room first, (and by the way I don't have a dishwasher so I just let the dishes sit out all night to dry) Then I go into my living room and then I go into the bathroom and straighten up in there right after I wash my face and brush my teeth. Then I can go into my room and get ready for bed set up my clothes and stuff like that I'm ready for bed. Then the next morning I put my dishes away as part of my morning routine and I wake up to what feels like a clean house. I do my weekly home blessing hour in the zone area. So I have a list of things that or more deep cleaning things that I work on each day in the zone only I just spent 15 minutes doing it. Like on Mondays I do vertical surfaces like walls and cabinet doors and sides and Tuesdays I clean all the shiny things like Windows and mirrors and knick-knacks. Wednesday's I wipe down knobs and switches. Thursdays I clean the floors and Friday is my planning day so I pay bills and plan menus so that Saturday I can go shopping for food for the next week. I'm still a Flybaby too and sometimes I feel like a maggot but at least we're both trying, right?! I don't always do my routines the way I know that I should , but I know when I do them life goes much smoother. Happy FLYING and thank you for your videos. I think you're awesome!

[@Momma4Freedom]

Awesome way to clean up! Thanks for sharing! I love the FlyLady!

[@downbntout]

Wonder how many times a day you're chugging up n down those stairs. That'll keep yr glutes strong

[@TheSecretSlob]

according to my fitbit.. about 50 lol :)

[@CP-jz7ne]

Very helpful. Who cares what people think. Do it for yourself and people living in the house. People who come over can leave; you are stuck in your house 😝 clean it. Thanks!!!! I’m a messy person 🙃

[@yuhmsuzijensen1361]

omg! best system evrrrr! you are literally saving people from clutter shame!! subbing!! Thanks woman!!

[@sbellalopez9284]

Great idea going back to the kitchen that's my huge mess always also!! Uffff😳you speedy fly lady🤗. Having 3 baby small age makes it harder great job.

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

An add-on if short on time before company arrives: make sure bathroom mirrors, toilet and sinks/counters are neat and wiped down; floors are swept/vacuumed; table, stovetop and fridge doors are wiped down. Those are the most noticeable! If worse comes to worse, you wouldn't believe what a difference a clean mirror, faucets and toilet makes! 👍😺

[@TheSecretSlob]

So true!

[@maryskiba1741]

Cooking dinner

[@debbieray7563]

I just used your 5 x5 speed clean and feel so much better! I see a difference and that just makes me happy! Love your channel!

[@sandytaylor8482]

This idea actually does work. Another trick I taught my daughter when she needs to tackle a pile of clutter: deal with/remove/put away 5 things. Or 10 things. Or 7 things. It's your game, so it's your rules. Strangely, removing a specific number of things will not only whittle down the pile of clutter, but it will also, in most cases, get you going on tackling the entire pile. Thanks for the "5 minute" advice.

[@KC-zn1mg]

Sandy Taylor I’ve decluttered a whole room using a similar method. Like pick one part that is not overwhelming and focus on one at a time. Then its like each part you do motivates to do another

[@Plethorality]

Exactly. Sometimes just putting away five things at a time is less overwhelming to my brain.

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Go fly maggot. 😃😃!!IT'S FUNNY HOW WE ALL LOOKING FOR SOS TRICKS!! I LIKE THIS VIDEO..KEEP SHARING ..

[@Hessa6thKhaled]

Thank you for the video 🌷 Having a basket by the stairs to put whatever goes up stairs And taking it with you every time you go upstairs could save you so much time and effort , that what I did .

[@TheSecretSlob]

I will do this! Thanks :)

[@KatarinaS.]

That's what I was going to suggest, it's very helpful and a timesaver. Then you can just take it or the stuff in it with you when you make a trip up or down instead of making extraneous trips. Also, a laundry bag or tote that you can put your dirty clothes in upstairs and take downstairs with you when it's full or laundry time instead of throwing stuff down would be quicker and easier. And, instead of leaving the room to put something in another room when you're doing your 5x5, have a tote, basket, or whatever to collect items that are in the wrong room to take along and use to then redistribute those items to their correct location, instead of getting up and leaving the room each time you find something that doesn't belong, would save some time and effort. Thanks for being so honest about your struggles and sharing what's worked for you and all of your helpful tips. Also found Diane thanks to you, she's wonderful, too!

[@Joy-sm7iz]

I agree !

[@AC-hi4ni]

That seemed like a normal tidy-up. What about washing the floors/cleaning the bathroom/dusting/windexing/doing the laundry?

[@denisejones7780]

Clean as you go. If the office was straighten before bed, it would be clean in the morning. Load all your dishes in the dishwasher that you can and leave all other is soapy sink. They can just be rinsed in morning. Pick Up. Do not let things stay out once done with them. Nightly sweep of clutter. You do this in the morning, yet 15 min. before bed would give you a nicer start to the day.

[@jannmcspadden9435]

Right on.

[@naomiaagard9337]

I know you are saying this isn’t your “routine”, but this video changed my life. I do this every day as my morning tidy up. 5 minutes on living room, 5 minutes on kids room, 3 minutes on kitchen and dining, 7 minutes on bathroom with swish and swipe, 3 minutes on master bedroom and 7 minutes vacuuming entire upstairs. I combine this with 15 minutes per day doing 1 load of laundry and 15 minutes doing 1 load of dishes. And for dishes, I put away dishes in the morning, then through the day rinse and load dishes and at night run the dishwasher. My house usually looks pretty tidy and I no longer have mountains of dishes or laundry. As far as cleaning, my routine is to spend 30 minutes a day on it. M=dusting +polish, T=vacuum with baseboards/cracks, W=mop, Th=Scrub kitchen, F=Scrub bathrooms, S=Declutter/deep clean, S=Wash bedding.

[@libbyyork5091]

Great job! I had someone come in to clean the bathrooms, vacuum and dust when my kids were little. I had to clean up junk in front of the cleaners just so that they could get to the surface of things. I was exhausted by the time they left!

[@IMChrysalis]

I like that you figured this out on your own! Kudos! A number of years ago I was learning to live with a chronic pain disease (fibromyalgia) and my doctor sent me to a pain and stress relief class with the Mind Body Institute... this is a technique they teach! It's call "Pacing". We got timers, and had to start with two minutes of work then two minutes of changing pace--either resting, or doing something that required a different mode, like from standing or moving to a sitting activity. Then after a week we'd do three minutes, then four and so on. It does work. The rests are something that were hard at first, but it took a while to realize that stressing over theStime wasn't allowed either! LOL P.S. I never got past 10 minutes. I had surgery three weeks ago, now I like 5 minutes better... LOL P.P.S. Get a little wheeled cart at IKEA or Home Depot or even Walmart, and use it to collect things that belong elsewhere. You can just carry them with you to the next destination, and put them away when you get to where they belong. Saves time, and it can carrying cleaning supplies to dust or wipe or swish whatever needs it.

[@Joy-sm7iz]

Great idea ! I agree.

[@miresly777777]

Five minutes this is interesting, usually it takes me like ten minutes, dusting, scrubbing counters after Art's n Craft's. But I'm trying this, now that I discovered your method. I think this is a huge time saver. I must say I do not think you're a slob at all. Hilarious Nick for your channel. lol

[@arx754]

Anyone else look at her and think "Kate Hudson"? Athough Hudson is older now....

[@squeaky79]

Yes! Same pretty smile and eyes as Kate. I like your hair btw.

[@RochelletheRealtor]

I didn’t until you said that! Looks like her younger sister.

[@brenm2090]

arx754 no

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Yes. I see it.

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Wow..I tried doing the five minute trick but I stayed in same zones..and was gutted when timer goes off.so fast. I am excited to try moving from area to area..its like a work out in a way..if you keep it interesting it will be easier and more fun..IT'S REALLY NICE OF YOU TO SHARE😁😀..I like that you have taken time to look good. Do you find it makes you more productive as apposed to being a SLOB😀😀....LOVE LIA

[@TheSecretSlob]

Hi Lia, I find it really helps me get in the right mindset to start the day. When I used to have a job outside of the house, it was obvious to get dressed in the morning, but as a stay at home mom, it can be easy to just stay in Jammies all day.

[@olgasavestheday]

lol love your channel name. I was called a slob as a child and took it to heart a little too hard! Now you’ve reminded me I can have a sense of humor about it. Love the 5x5 idea it creates the perfect focus/distraction from overthinking when picking up!! I’ve also now made it a thing where we have guests or friends come twice a week which motivates me to pick up like nothing else does !

[@TheWhitingale]

Great idea. Amazing how much you can get done in just 5 minutes per room. So motivating!

[@danielmiller2977]

Your channel just popped up. Not really interested but watched anyway. It was actually pretty cool. I think that I need to share this with my sister.

[@MrsDiGiacomo]

I shared it with my sister too.

[@marionmorgan5972]

Take a box with you and put everything that doesn't belong in that room in it. Then when you get to the room it belongs in put it there. This will save you some time and a bit of running around. ( Unless you are counting that as exercise lol.) I make a pile (don't usually need a box) because sometimes it's hard for me to move around. So making one trip is easier. I look around the living room/ dining room, and gather up all my craft supplies, and make one trip to the craft room. (My house is small and there is a large table in the open concept living room /dining room ). When you have MS you have to use your energy wisely, as it can run out fast. Have a peaceful day everyone. 😊

[@janicelanders6359]

Marion Morgan great idea.i spend so much time running stuff to other rooms.

[@jennyo9120]

Marion: I have MS as well. I have a roster with tasks but am so behind after 2 bad falls over the last 2 months. Fortunately we have cleaning/maid companies down here in South Africa. I might call them soon. ☺️

[@jessicadurrant618]

I love that you called yourself a “fly maggot” because that is totally me ha ha!!!

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

You need to train your children to tidy up after themselves. They should put their toys away after they have finished playing with them. It will save you from constantly picking up after them, and will also teach them to be tidy in their future lives.

[@user-dp4bu8jy4b]

Wt? They're babies and toddlers

[@sds1011974]

I had my kids trained at 3 and my friend had hers trained at 2 to put their toys back in the box. By four my kids were washing a few dishes by hand and they were also doing laundry. I made it a game and would turn on music when it was time to clean. I showed them where to put their shoes and would also have them help me make their beds. I had 6 kids. When they were teens none of their friends knew how to use the washing machine! Their friends would come over, take their stuff off and just toss them wherever. My kids (5 boys 1 girl) would show them what to do. They admitted they didn’t do that at home. It is possible to train your children. It takes time, patience, and repetition. But I was NOT going to be their maid! No way!!! Admittedly it wasn’t always easy, but the effort was well worth it because later, as they got older, my housecleaning became easier. We always made deep cleans a day for music and pizza!

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

@@sds1011974 - Excellent. Yes, making tidying up fun for children is a great incentive.

[@grannygoes7882]

@@sds1011974 Yep I trained my kids too and they pretty much did the house and yard work. I would leave a list of chores when I left for work and they had to do them before they could go anywhere (I'm talking summers, but it was the same on weekends, you don't go anywhere till your chores are done.) When my kids grew up and left I really realized how much they did and now I had to do it all. I also realized what a slob my husband and I were and we always blamed the kids for the mess and for losing stuff etc., now no one to blame but ourselves lol!

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

@@sds1011974 I have a refrigerator magnet that's like a little decoupaged plaque__it has a red dot in the middle and the plaque reads: "Press here for maid. If maid doesn't answer do it yourself!" My ex-husband used to take it down and stick it in a drawer, but I would always find it and put it back up! 😱 I LOVE THAT MAGNET!!!! 😹😹😹😹😹

[@chyrissevalentine8021]

This Was awesome, I’m going to try this today.

[@user-dp4bu8jy4b]

It helps..l heard this is used to help people with adhd. Many people who find house w ork boring need this method to make it more exciting.

[@KC-zn1mg]

I personally like to put a podcast or in general a KZbin video that i wont miss much out on by just listening and clean. I can do whatever cleaning needs done and it barely feels like work as long as I have that or music on in the background

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Stick with YOUR system-it works!!!😍

[@bhawnamishra9297]

I don't know why but I stumbled upon this, boy I don't regret watching her ! Love from India 🇮🇳

[@tuniabjc9659]

if only I could be that swift and have such energy. but her messiest places are not messy at all. Maybe she could do a video of helping someone else with their own struggles ot show them and motivate them into keeping organized. My house would fit in those rooms she showed.

[@leahf145]

Dang! That was fast! Great job. My ADD usually gets the best of me. So I'm likely going to need a lot of practice at doing a 5x5 cleaning. And from one female to another, I respectfully say, you are the cutest and have a great presence on camera. Keep up the good work!

[@TheSecretSlob]

Thank you so much Leah :)

[@truthlovertoo1065]

I’m bad about getting distracted. I have quit leaving the room to take something. I designate a space for things that need relocated or I will never find my way back...

[@martavillanueva1062]

I focus on the entryway to be the clearest of all areas first, but only because I'm very judgmental when it comes to the entryway---like it's just my spatial and visual pet peeve especially when a front door can't be opened all the way.

[@Joy-sm7iz]

Yes , first impressions are important.

[@heartshapedsoul]

I just found your channel, and I enjoy your videos a lot. I started getting stuff done while listening to you. You're super likeable. :)

[@lynettemb4532]

What a great trick, thank you. I'll be using that one in my little house. You are an inspiration and I love that life gets in your way, because 'perfection is unattainable'. Your kids will never be this age again, enjoy each and every moment with them and then get to the cleaning. No one ever grew up and said "I wish my floor was tidier when I was 3", no, but many say, I wish my parents payed with me more. You are doing great!

[@jacquiscottagelife7746]

Thats a great trick! I'll have to remember that if I fall off the Flylady wagon again.

[@penelopepittstopP]

.............BUT the BATHROOMS....LOL

[@LilCraftyNook]

So true!! Why do we say that?? (“Don’t mind my house...” when we’ve worked on it ) Great job!!😃👍🏻

[@andreamarr7213]

I have been doing this method for years and I notice that when I only have five minutes I am able to do what would normally take me twenty minutes. I got the idea from the kids show "big comfy couch" she would always do a two minute tidy. A fun game when the kids were little was to get them to help by putting their toys in a basket. You can make it into a game. Even two year olds can play and there can be a prize for the kid that picks up the most stuff. My neighbour would bring her entire day home over once a week and the place was always cleaner after the kids left. A prize could be something as simple as picking a favourite snack.

[@TheSecretSlob]

I remember that show! I love that idea - especially as I am starting to get my kids interested in cleaning up too! Thanks, I will try that!

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Great tips. The only thing I find confusing is when people in the US say that they’re going to clean a house, whereas they actually mean to tidy it.

[@edennis3202]

Well, some people say that. My mother called it "picking up." Cleaning was cleaning.

[@ellabella2603]

This is why I never clean. It takes me half a day to clean just the bathroom because I clean. Everything. There's probably a more efficient way to do it.

[@hallwaytv3708]

Yes. When we say “I really need to clean my house.” it could mean either. Lol

[@Mexicobeanpole]

I’m in the US, and I thought the same thing. The “picking up” part is not especially hard to me. In a 4 bedroom house I do it daily. But the actual “cleaning”. Dusting everything including ceiling fans, dustboards and vents. Scrubbing the kitchen and bathrooms. Vacuuming and steaming all the tile floors, takes me at least 5 hours a week. It’s exhausting keeping up in a house properly. And I haven’t even touched glass doors & windows. 😘😂

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

I understand the confusion, but not everyone says it that way. I was raised with the term “straightening the house” for tidying. Then we had weekly cleaning and then “spring cleaning” ( which was actually done 4 times a year). But, they always still called it Spring cleaning. 🤷‍♀️

[@downbntout]

Kids don't need 300 toys each. Glad you see it. I have a box upstairs of my GS's toys that someday his kids might enjoy passing on to their kids

[@StephBer1]

I've just started watching your videos. Thank you so much. I did flylady years ago and it was great. Now the kids are raised and left home but I am much slower and have permanent pain from a car accident. I find it hard to clean but I also hate getting in a cleaner. I must get my timer out and set it for 5 minutes 3 times a day. That way I can keep on top of things again. I might be slower but I can still get it done, with a bit more time. Thanks from Australia.

[@deeb2448]

🐦 You ROCK !!! THANK YOU !!!! I just get too overwhelmed & give up ! You have given me.... A FRESH OUTLOOK. 👍

[@src4409]

Check out laundry dividers. It's a metal rack that holds 4 different hanging bags. I write on the bags whites, darks, jeans, lights... Or however you separate... And then you can just carry up the bag and throw it in the washer. No pile of clothes. No extra separating.

[@jamesbriggs5740]

I love mine. I added a laundry basket where my husband drops his clothes. If it's not there he drops them on the floor.

[@robdixson196]

I wish i had the energy for this

[@janeyd5280]

me too Rob x

[@demmimorelle4654]

Rob Dixson / Ditto !

[@noranawa4loans]

ADHD...I’m lucky I get 5 things done in 5 hours! LOL not LOL😊

[@sherry3612]

(Laundry) basket at bottom of stair may help with clothes going upstairs.

[@jynaemorton3756]

LOVE your video and your personality!!

[@libbykat3958]

I have just found your channel and am now binge watching episodes as I do dishes and laundry in New Zealand. I love your personality, you are so kind and funny with an awesome smile and just hearing a fellow mum be honest about her sticky floor boosts my self confidence! Thank you for making a difference to my day ♥️

[@mariagraziacapitani8217]

Very clever, 5 minutes are not enough for me but I’m going to try with10 minutes!

[@TM15HAKRN]

But rule Feasible when kids not around Othrwise back to square one😂

[@Joy-sm7iz]

Cool idea !! You can save yourself alot more, work, too, if you put "a" laundry basket in the areas where the bathroom, bedrooms, and changing areas are. One for upstairs , and one for downstairs. Get the kids engaged in helping mommie, by showing them what to do, by you doing it, and showing them with your clothes, and encourage them to be like mommie, and daddy, grown-up. Hop off to the washer sort out of the baskets. Wah-lah ! When dirty dishes start happening, wipe them off as they happen, with a paper towel to get the worst off, then rinse off, get the kids involved, and put them right into the dishwasher. Show them where certain items need to go in the dishwasher, and before long it will be all team work, lickety split. Never have to look at dirty dishes piling up all day again, or have them to look at, at night when you would rather be relaxing and focusing on family time, as well as not having dirty dishes to face you in the morning, other than Just a cup of coffee, and some "me" time. Then the children you'll have time for. Someone wants to drop by ?, then you won't have to wear yourself out as much, and end up sweaty for their arrival. Plus the kids will grow a greater appreciation eventually for mommie, and they will feel useful, appreciative, and part of the whole family, and home life system. The tiny one you can set up on the counter next to you, and they will also learn, by watching, and want to have a share in that too, soon. Win, win.

[@LioraHessArt]

It's "voilà," not "wah-lah."

[@Joy-sm7iz]

@@LioraHessArt Thankyou for trying to help, but I was a straight "A" student in Spelling all through school, and know how to spell "voila", but I spelled it the way I did on purpose for a reason. Whenever I might have a question about the spelling of a word, or name though, I Google it.

[@jewellevy]

Use a large basket and toss everything in it that doesn't belong in that room. Take the basket to the next room. Take out things that belong in room 2 and throw things that don't belong, and so on.

[@dougandcandacebishop7259]

Good job! I was REALLY impressed with what you accomplished in that short period. You’ve inspired me to give that a try. Thanks!

[@lizjones7220]

I’m retired now & still don’t do one clean day! Just one choice or 2 day. It’s amazing how messy two ppl can be also.🙀

[@nicholehyman8873]

This saved my life omg.. I'm far from a slob I just have ADD so I can't focus on one thing EVER.. So it gets junky fast but this just made me focus on how fast I can get stuff done in 5 mins. It was more a race against the clock so i mentally wasn't over thinking it I just started doing something, anything..

[@01Paulsgirl]

Shared this with my sister-in-law who started it immediately! (I've still got some minimizing to do) Thanks for the great example and tips!

[@sallycroft2191]

Glad to see you back. My daughter is struggling with two children under three. She finds it so frustrating that her house is topsy turvy all the time. Going to suggest 5x5 for her. Only other thing I would suggest is to have a laundry basket to put things that belong in other rooms, then take it with you. Hope to see you soon.

[@melaniehanson1674]

How can anyone dislike this? Seriously, your amazing💟

[@BufferingSaint]

I love this! Just found your channel! Thank you for the tips!

[@janitzaw5620]

Me encanta esta idea. Gracias. Dios te bendiga.

[@downbntout]

Janitza W ¡Y usted!

[@IMChrysalis]

If it were me, I would have a basket at the bottom of the stairs before I start throwing things there. One trip up, with empty hands, is easier than having to pick things up twice, and anticipating my dropping things along the way...

[@Joy-sm7iz]

I agree !

[@Dana-ml7sy]

Get a strong shopping bag & put dirty laundry in it to take downstairs, instead of throwing it down the stairs & then having to pick it up. Use the bag to carry clean laundry back upstairs. When not in use I fold the bag up & leave in a cupboard/drawer. I keep a spare bag upstairs & downstairs as I bring down bedding or towels at different times.

[@minikorsi]

This is awesome! It’s amazing how much you can do in a relatively short time.

[@monicasmadhouse9278]

if you teach kids to clean up after each activity...less work...mudroom: only buy 1 jacket per person. lower hooks for kids...rack or basket for shoes...any thing found out of place gets assigned a consequence chore for each item not put away....makes husband & kids responsible for their mess

[@hennagal7360]

👀 take care tho x being taught a "chore" is a punishment is the psychological cycle we need to break 🤗

[@KC-zn1mg]

How in the world do people live with only 1 jacket? Where I live you need at least a heavy jacket (preferably one that doubles as a rain jacket), a light jacket, and a light rain jacket. And thats your everyday type jackets for each week.