how to clean messy room or storage spare room when overwhelmed

[@funztoday]

Yes!!! "You cannot organize clutter." "You have to minimize the things that you have." This is the absolute truth.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Ida Brinkschroeder Love it Ida :) xoxo

[@sophiewooloo]

i actually took notes when i watched this! i'm 20 now and have been struggling with depression since i was about 9. my room has never felt finished, clean, or comfortable for me. even when i manage to clean a little bit and it ends up feeling a bit better, there's still always SOMETHING i still need to work on. it's a shame, i'm at my boyfriend's house now and have motivation for the first time in a while to start cleaning my room haha! but i decided to take notes so that when i get back home i can actually start. this was really helpful for me. thank you, Kathy!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Let me know how it goes Darling girl. Follow me on Facebook so we can be more connected. Www.facebook.com/thetidytutor

[@teresanoblett]

This is SO helpful, Kathy. At last, a "method" that works for me! No nonsense, no trips to the dollar store for bins and containers, no pressure. Much appreciated. (Nice working with you!)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Oh Soooooo happy tresanoblett!!!! YAY! I am running my course this month. I would love it if you could attend! 1/2 off enrollment. and support support support!!!! The first session is free if you want to check it out, it is included in this link. ttinsiders.com/ttu-session-one-free/

[@JamesTyreeII]

Thank you Kathy. Too many of the videos are of perfection already. This was more like what I face. Your advice is useful and helpful.No buying containers! Yay!

[@LucidlyAwkward]

i've been struggling with depression for a about 2 years now so cleaning takes a lot of energy for me and i always end up not doing it but having all the clutter around makes me feel worse :(

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Yes I completely understand Ajax, and you are not alone. It is a vicious cycle, like those who eat for comfort, it comforts them to eat, then they feel guilty about eating and need comfort again. Something needs to change and when it does it is a ripple effect and everything changes. I hope you would consider coming over to my course. Www.thetidytutor.com/ttu I would love to help you get over the hurdle of living with clutter and find the peace you need to address depression in an environment that encourages healing.

[@rebeccashetter2309]

Ajax; just get a timer and set it for 30 minutes and put some great music on and start in a corner; then treat yourself for your work. Take the garbage outside right away and the donation stuff and the resell items to the car. If you have a couple of boxes to sell, take them to the consignment shop right away. Only work on the first room in the house until finished and then go to the next room. I have helped people to organize and clean as a volunteer and remember, " Every Journey Begins with the First Step" God Bless.

[@lisaw.williams1194]

Ajax Infinity I am in the same boat as you. It's very hard for me to try to explain, or for people to understand, how difficult it can be to get motivated to tackle such a large task as a dis-organized home. I get completely overwhelmed of how to start, how to stay on task until I get it finished, and then deciding what to do with everything. I know that the clutter and disorganization causes my anxiety to be worse, but it just seems so daunting to get it under control by myself. I'm very lucky I have a mom & husband who are both super supportive and understanding, but I know if I could get it clean and organized, and simplify my life, I would feel so much better! Kathy Roberts, these videos are very helpful & informative, so thank you so much! 🤗

[@LateBoomer1964]

Lisa, been there too. Try looking at only one thing. For example only tell yourself you are going to remove all garbage an that's it. Don't look at the whole picture. Or just pick one shelf, one desk, one space and do that one thing. I get too overwhelmed when the house work gets away from me. (I'm talking months at a time other than the necessities of washing dishes and half assed cleaning the bathrooms.) Also when I clean I try to pick at least one task that will result in making a difference way down the line. For example when cleaning off a shelf I try to get rid of as many unwanted or needed nic-nacs that way next time I clean the space I'm not re-cleaning the same thing. This video can apply to any room in the house and it's the same principal I just described. One thing at a time so you're not overwhelmed.

[@txrnursebsn8974]

rebecca Shetter that was such precious & kind words ❤️🌎

[@tessalalaa]

This EXACTLY what I've been looking for on how to get started on cleaning my junk room. Thank you SO much for the detailed explanations and the life tips on how to avoid getting so messy!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks so much for the comment Tessa :) Keep in touch and share your progress. It will be an inspiration to others…

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks for the comment Tessa, I appreciate you taking the time. On my website you can see the entire video series in order Www.TheTidyTutor.Com

[@tessalalaa]

Kathy Roberts After watching this, I was able to neatly organize the items into different containers and boxes as you suggested and it's been so amazing to come back to those things and know exactly where they are within the places I had to put them. We got new carpeting in our house and using this whole method helped me clean 3 times faster than what I was doing before. It's a good refresher when I need motivation to get going. Thanks for the link!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Tessa McDaniel Your welcome, and I am so glad :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I am offering my course for free this week, here is the link where you can take advantage of it. I think you will really like it. Let me know what you think - thetidytutor.com/moving-special/

[@sarahpanigada5639]

Sometimes I have this bad feeling that in the future, I am going to end up an old lady in a house full of cats and rubbish waist high all around me .... I love listenning to your stories of the way you used to be.... makes me smile, even brings a lump in my throat. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! big HUGGGGG XXXX

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Oh your welcome Sarah :) Did you know that my course is free for a week? Here is the link if you want to check it out. thetidytutor.com/moving-special/

[@meganbrown1946]

Watching all of your videos to get the best plan I can come up with before tackling a big mess of a room. I have a tiny room that is shared with my 2 kids!! It's temporary but being back home with my parents has made me feel worthless. The sight of this room is a perfect example of my depression. I feel like everything is a disaster and im so ready to see stability when I look around. Thanks for all of your videos.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I am working on another vidow series like this. But instead of boxing things up cause someone is moving out it is a room that needs to be cleaned up. Thanks for thanking me.

[@MissVasques]

So calm and good!;) Papers can really pile up, I’m going through papers & notebooks this week. Instead of doing what I used to; throw away imediate trash and just boxing away if I want to keep it, get stuck down memory lane or start throwing away papers away without thought out of overwhelm... Instead of piles of clutter, guilt etc I Scan it. Not just an old computer scanner or taking photos alone but a PDF-scanner. I love it, instead of mere folders taking up so much Data-space on Clouds or Flash-drive. Instead when making PDFs of groups of photos of these papers so it Will all be saved like a digital book. Less clutter and much better preserved for the future instead of slowly decaying away. Plus, I can also do it with Maybe piles if papers, snapping pics/PDF-scanning them so I don’t have to look through each one closesly at that time. I love that app , it has made it so much Easier to get rid of papers taking up unneeded space. Dealing with the digital ones Later when they are not competing with a messy room/storage. Plus if I Need them as Paper one day I could just print the PDF.

[@heatherbryan8413]

"You cannot organize clutter." That was an eye-opener. This video is exactly what I need. Thank you!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Your welcome ;) I hope you will check out my course. It is available only until the 31st. It won't be available again until April, I hope you wil check it out. We work very closely together throughout. Www.TheTidyTutor.Com/ttu

[@JasmineRossol]

You're the sweetest! Love that you mention pausing the video so that it's like we're cleaning together. Lovely tips :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Oh thank so you much Jasmine :) love that you sent me a comment :)

[@jiwaniwaniwoo4117]

Jasmine Rossol omg its jasmine!!!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

What does that mean?

[@jiwaniwaniwoo4117]

Kathy Roberts im actually a big fan of her ❤

[@alex-ip1er]

Cheers for the video content! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for decluttering your home minus the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my old buddy Taylor at last got astronomical results with it.

[@bcbc8424]

Where has your video been my entire life??!? I have been searching the web for MONTHS (and I mean actively searching!) For anything that would help me with this life skill which has evaded me!- to no avail and then accidentally stumble across tonight!! Just wanted to genuinely and sincerely THANK YOU! People take for granted things and skills that are just instilled in them through the young growing up years. Where do you learn these "basic" things if you were not taught them? Well, you my friend, are the answer! Please make more just like this when it comes this or any household topic!!! Again THANK YOU!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

M Cordell Thanks for the comment M :) If you go to my website Www.TheTidyTutor.Com there is lots of help there :) Thanks again for letting me know I've helped you.

[@tjrockrabbit]

Just grabbed an envelope for my purse receipts and my purse looks so clean! Thank you! :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+tjrockrabbit Great !! Now set one day a week to go through the envelope.

[@tjrockrabbit]

+Kathy Roberts Sounds like a plan. Found two receipts for returns I wanted to do too!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+tjrockrabbit Great! When you keep this up it becomes so easy to keep reciepts and not have all those little pieces of paper all over. If you have any reciepts for tax reasons saved, you can take a pic of them and put them in a folder and then get rid of them :P)

[@rebeccashetter2309]

The internal revenue service wants the original receipt; they are getting really picky about this. Even Doctors office are presenting bills to patients that are 10 years old and without proof that you paid you have to pay the bill with interest. These billing services are paid by the job and get extra money for these "so called" unpaid bills. Bush passed laws that their isn't a time stamp on unpaid bills. My Cousin was billed over a hundred dollars for a visit and then they were going to charge her fines and interest for this bill; she paid it over 10 years ago. She had to get into her files and send in the paid recept. They count on you not keeping any records and then you are stuck and have to pay the fines and bill all over again. The other thing Doctors offices are doing is billing you twice and also the hospitals are double billing patients that go to the emergency room or hospital. They do this to make extra money and because they send a total bill without the services listed people just pay the bill. They charge for everything a box of tissues, someone that may have looked at your chart for 300 dollars. ALWAYS KEEP ALL PAID SLIPS FOREVER. NEVER THROW THEM AWAY AND MAKE COPIES ON A ZIP JUST IN CASE. Also, always tell them you need an itemized bill with all services listed. This is extra work and paper for them; but you need to protect yourself. There mistakes are many and their are very few bills that don't have errors. I have been hearing first hand stories about this going on everywhere. People ask me what they should do; and I tell them to talk to a lawyer. No one is protecting the public anymore and we need a watch dog group to protect the innocent bill payer.

[@scruffy281]

I want to thank you so much for this video. I am feeling so overwhelmed with this task and this video makes me feel like I am not alone in this. When I think of beginning something like this I just feel like crying. Thank you, for this support. I know this video was posted some time ago but it doesn't matter. It is still super relevant!!❤️

[@youtuber-nah]

You are so inspiring, motivating and encouraging. What you teach is nothing new but it needs repeating by a firm and supportive voice such as yours. Thank you, Kathy. I've subscribed. :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you Nah :) I appreciate you immensely.

[@sparkybish]

I find myself so overwhelmed with every room in my house. I am the only person in my house who is a little organized, but I'm not even that organized, to be honest. So everything gets out of control. I wish I just had someone tidy who lived with me and who would tell me "Hey just pick that up now. Do a load of laundry, it's a good time." But all of this stuff just escapes my mind. It makes me feel like such a failure, because I hate the house being a mess, but don't ever change it.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

How about calling me. 201-290-4549 If you are out of the country Skype me. FULLNRICH is my Skype name. Things can change, don't despair.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I am offering my course for free this week, here is the link where you can take advantage of it. I think you will really like it. Let me know what you think - thetidytutor.com/moving-special/

[@angeliquenavarro263]

I know that this is an old comment but I feel exactly the same way 😞 I hope you’ve since found a good solution

[@lauralaine8678]

I have watched numerous videos about cleaning and organizing bought books and nothing has really stuck out to me. Just wanted you to know for some reason this video clicked and I will be binge-watching more of your videos this week. Thank you for your help or advice🤗 Oh & you've got a new subscriber😊

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Laura Laine So sorry for the late reply. But I’m happy I saw it now! Thank you for subscribing IIf I continue to help you. How are you doing now?

[@skyearthocean5815]

Saw Fight Club recently and saw the scene where his condo blows up. I kinda wish that would happen to me, much easier then sorting thru all this shit, lol

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I feel your pain Frequent Flier. 15 minutes at a time using the methods I show will get it done. The trick is keeping all the mess from having babies. You need to incorporate good habits. Put it away now, If it goes out of your hand it goes where it goes. Make a place for things, don't think that everything takes too much time to do, it doesn't. :) Contact me if you want. [e-mail] I'd love to help you.

[@juliaharrell9168]

"Keeping the mess from having babies" HAHA! Love it, and your videos!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

LOL I get it! But once you get it done and then KNOW how to keep it that way and dejunk (you can't organize clutter) You won't feel like that ever again :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks Julia :)

[@kjirstinyoungberg7794]

I have visions of myself dropping a lit match on it... This actually cheers me somewhat, as it looks like I'm not the only one. I have ADHD, and am a photojourrnalist/author, so the paper (research) piles seem beyond manageable sometimes.

[@PinkiandCamslife]

Where have you been all my cluttered life, you made this soooo stupidly simple, I could slap myself for not finding your channel sooner, thank you, thank you thank you...

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Pinki V Moore I love you so much Pinki! :) thanks for the note !! Would you like to try my course. I have a big happy family in my Tidy Tutor World. It is only $1 to try it. www.thetidytutor.com/ttu :)

[@zone4garlicfarm]

I'm working on this with every room of my house and my garage. I was becoming a hoarder and I didn't like it. It's setting process or sequence of steps and seeing daily progress until a goal is reached. After living in the same house and accumulating stuff for over 20 years it will take time to get through everything but the piles are getting smaller.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Even if you set a timer for 15 minutes a day to dejunk it will show great improvement quicker than you realize. Good luck! And remember to think twice before shopping :)

[@abbydabby3700]

The Garlic Farm How's it going??

[@zone4garlicfarm]

abby dabby, I'm making progress but I still have a long way to go. The donate pile will fill my pickup... twice. When I get a chance to deliver it to my favorite church thrift store it will look like a lot has been done. Some of the stuff came from the same thrift store. They'll get to sell it again.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Keep going The Garlic Farm! How are you feeling in the process?

[@leslieslass]

How are you doing now in the clearing & throwing out etc processes + The Garlic Farm ?. Just keep doing a little bit each day, & you'll get there.Well done for doing what you have done so far.

[@cynthusmoonchild72]

I really enjoy your videos! It motivates me and makes cleaning more fun. My mother was always a very clean person even with 5 children, I really don't know how she did that. But for me I get overwhelmed, I am in the process of minimizing the things I have. Better days ahead to have an organized clean and happy home. Thank you!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I just saw this comment, I am so sorry that I hadn't responded. Please forgive me. Thank you for writing me. It is very typical that a mom has it all together and the daughter does't. It's either an innate talent or it isn't. Being organized is a learned skill. So how have you been doing?

[@cynthusmoonchild72]

Kathy Roberts im doing great! thank you 😊 I still watch your videos for motivation, have you uploaded new ones? Have an awesome day Kathy!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Yes, I have added new ones. I suppose you have to go to my channel, it shows them. You can go to my site too www.thetidytutor.com I have things more organized on it. In series'

[@redwoodcoastcalif]

One thing overlooked by all similar "organize" guides is when the viewer is senior, alone and partly disabled. The body fatigue and pain makes us leave "stuff" not put away or discarded as it should be. Every effort to clean and organize one area results in little progress when pain and stamina overwhelms most projects. Trash containers in all areas helps but "saving" needed or useful items in storage containers or drawers causes frustration when an item cant be found and we buy another one, ADDING to the clutter. When physical activity longer than 15 minute intervals burns up what little energy we have, very little real progress is made. It gets so bad we are embarrassed or ashamed to pay for a house cleaner and in many areas, "Organizers" do not exist. Do I sound frustrated? Beyond your wildest imagination!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Red Woods Hey I'm sorry I just noticed this comment Red. Actually 15 minuets at a time really does do so very much. Getting things done when we are not well is very hard, I know that. If you enroll in my course you will know what has to get done and how to get it done. Then when you get someone in to help you, you will know what to tell them to do and how to do it. Here is my course. You can try it out for only $1 Http://thetidytutor.com/ttu

[@redwoodcoastcalif]

NO credit cards, debit cards, checking accounts for anything. How sweet it is! Guess I dont need the course. Thx anyway.

[@brighterstarr]

I too have CFS. It's true that you just put 'it' down and it gets left and that escalates!

[@LateBoomer1964]

I know this is an old comment but for anyone who can relate. I put a small waste basket in each room. You know how cashiers love to double bag groceries. Well I layer the waste basket with about ten of these small grocery bags. Each time one is full someone can take out the top bag, tie it and put it aside for me to come take it out each day. There's always a bag under to keep the trash in. Also I find getting up when I have a bout of IBS is very difficult for me, moving to other rooms helps me keep my posture moving so I don't sit in one position all day. So I keep all my meds, phone and tissues in a basket that I carry from room to room. This is great for elderly people. It also keeps everything handy and small end tables from getting cluttered. Hope these tips help someone. :)

[@lex6819]

I hear you. I have problems with my knees (bone on bone arthritis). I would start with surface areas you don't have to bend to reach, and just focus on those for 15 minutes a day. If you need help reaching items on the floor or in cabinets near the floor, my advice is to ask a friend or relative to help you, or maybe reach out to your church. My Dad helped me out a lot. But, I also have a one of those reacher thingies you can buy from senior products catalogs. It's actually my Mom's, she lent it to me, and it really helps pick up items that don't weigh much, but are on the floor or too close to the floor, and I can't risk blowing out my knees to squat down to reach them. You can also use a website called SitterCity to find someone you can hire for a day to come out to you and spend the day just helping you tidy up a room or two at a time. I like SitterCity because I think they background check all the people who sign up to be pet sitters, baby sitters, senior companions and whatnot. Just be sure to put "light housekeeping" in the description box of your help wanted post.

[@notahoarderorcollector.dep8819]

One of the better motivating directional videos i have seen, thanks.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks so much xxoo

[@tiredfrog308]

Thank you so much for posting this! I'm currently very overwhelmed with the state of my room, so I need all the tips I can get haha. You have a very friendly, welcoming voice and attitude; thanks for sharing. :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks so much xoxo I am so happy to help. Why don't you hook up with my tips and my blog posts. If you go to my site www.thetidytutor.com you can enter your name and email and we will be hooked up!

[@Stephanie-lb6tt]

I honestly did not know how to clean my bedroom, I've always wanted to know how to organize...THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Hi Stephanie! I have another series on this, did you see it? It is a 4 part series. thetidytutor.com/clean-a-messy-room-with-me-series/

[@HighFidelityFox]

This tutorial helped a bunch! My garage was a mess and wanted to turn it into a chemistry lab and now I finally have time to clean it

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks! So happy to hear it!

[@seecanon5840]

I took the spare room and made it into an extended pantry. I moved my computer to the closet and store paper and office things in there. I made my kitchen pantry into a short term pantry for pasta, rice, sugars, flours and salts. I also use it for my canning needs. Thanks for the ideas.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Sounds like an interesting way to organize your home :)

[@Impchobamausofa]

Well Miss Jasmine who commented beneath me stole my line .. loI loved it when she said pause it and come back to me cuz I honestly never would have thought of that . I can't even organize what you're saying from 1 Project to the next.😵My problem is everything that was in storage had to abruptly come home .I was on vacation at the time and my other half literally just dumped everything in one big pile in both opposite ends of the house. Ya know cuz it's okay that white sheets have greasy tools on top of it... and all of my clean laundry and jackets that were in bins are now in a pile so he could use the bins for tools. BUT they're still stacked up in empty..... grrrrrr just for your imagination. Good luck Jasmine!!! Thank you Kathy you rock! I don't know what's more embarrassing having somebody walk into my house right now. Or having somebody walk in and see me watching you help me organize it .. LOL Merry Christmas Happy New Year

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you so much for your comment! I love what you wrote. When I think about what other people say or think about me, I say to myself... "You don't pay my bills." and I don't freaking care. Also what I learned is that none of us so different from anyone else. We think that everyone is different from us. they aren't. everybody has their sh** :) Happy New Year.

[@katebean6020]

I think the saying goes , Remember, when your pointing your finger DONT FORGET : there's always 3 fingers pointing back at you. 👉 Thanks, Kathy

[@chellybabyme]

but other than that I'm 4.49 minutes into the video and loving it. I can't wait to see more videos from this woman

[@emmafossum629]

Thanks so much! You tips were a wonderful help! I was able to clean my sisters room!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Fabulous!

[@chuggco]

I'm serious here! Your New Yorker accent gets me every time 😍! Keep on going please

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Lol!!! Thanks 😂

[@TCIThistletown]

What a lovely person and video :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you so much for your kind words :) So appreciated!

[@TCIThistletown]

You are welcome! You deserve many kind words in your life!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

:) xoxo

[@mr.privacy13]

Superb intelligence and much more! Thank you for this!

[@ellykaye6633]

You do a good job describing how to the job, but we visual learners need to actually see the process. I want to see you making decisions. Show and tell is always better than just tell. 👍🏼😊

[@BadRonald1]

I'm not sure how I got here but I quickly noticed your title. And it's so true about being overwhelmed that u really don't know where to start. As I've said that to myself while looking at my room in discuss. Where do I begin. A lot of my messiness comes from clothes all on my bed. I don't mind gathering up my clothes and washing some loads but when it comes down to folding them that's where it stops and I go on the computer instead. I hate folding my laundry. I'm not a dirty person, there's no old food on the ground or anything like that. Just clothes, papers and my electronics stuff and tools. But the thing is I don't know where to put all this stuff.at. So I'm going to check your video out. And hopefully I'll get motivated to take care of it. One thing though is I love to vacuum. I've got 8 vacuums. I receive all of these from people that throw them away and I fix them up and give them away to people that need them. Anyways here I go

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Will you check out my course BadRonald1? Www.TheTidyTutor.Com/ttu it will really help you. It's habits and direction. It's seeing things in a different light.

[@pahrahinc3895]

From my experience, as the Mrs. on this stream, people do not want your clothes, they will sell them or donate them, so cut them up for quilts or to make other clothes, save the buttons and save the cuffs, you can sew those onto a new shirt. I have made a lot of things from all the material I have saved and it's fun to recycle.

[@andrei1971]

Thank you so much for these tips and sharing your wisdom. This is extremely helpful!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Your welcome! i hope you will consider my course Tidy Tutor University. Www.TheTidyTutor.Com/ttu

[@mountainviewvintage386]

'Surfaces' seem like so much for me all at once since a surface feels like everything..shelves, the floor, tables, chairs, dresser top. Its so true that the whole thing is putting things down where they dont belong !

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I hear ya LukesMom! Thanks for watching the video, and leaving a comment.

[@truejava1]

"You cannot organize clutter." Fantastic video.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you so much June

[@burnttoast972]

Thanks this was very helpful😋

[@susanrader8461]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. I am going to get started.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Wonderful! Xxoo let me know how you do

[@drunkkhajit5035]

My room is full of spiders, trash,clothes and random cords and I can't even see the floor...I had depression for two years so I didn't care and now that I do I have no cule how I let it get this bad!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Don't go back to the past trying to figure out how it got so bad. Don't think that it was the depression that allowed it to continue. I have a dear friend who suffers from depression, some days can't get out of bed until her meds adjust, and her home is meticulous. We are not a mess because of our circumstances, it is because we don't know how, the standards we have grown to accept and our habits. It can change for you, it changes for every one of my people who learn what I have to teach. Would you like more information? You can start with my book, it's free :) Go to my website, Www.TheTidyTutor.Com - scroll to the bottom and see the Free Book Offer. And if you want more help and take my course I would be happy to talk to you about it. Just feel like this is a new beginning and you can do it and you will be successful and happy about it too :)

[@calmk9clinic655]

Yup I’m working on this.. I had the place nice and de cluttered but keeping it that way seem to even harder than initial decluttering.. just reorganised and minimised two rooms in my house, evidence on my channel, I even built a loft bed out of pallets 🤩 Great vlog thank you 💋♠️♥️

[@tomokomiyazono8040]

Thank you for this video, it made all looking more simple and stress-free!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I have a new series on this same topic. I would love if you checked it out. It is very similar but the difference is in the video series you commented on I was cleaning out someone else room who was moving out. This is my room that I allowed to get messy for this purpose Here is my blog about it. Videos 1-3 and if you subscribe to my email list you will get the others emailed to you as they go up :) .thetidytutor.com/messy-room-1-3/

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

This is another series I did cleaning a messy room. It's better than this one I think kzbin.info/www/bejne/haickISdZc6JftU

[@user-jh6wt9oj6n]

You rock, thanks for sharing this❤️

[@robot273]

"You can't organize clutter!..." That's a good one.

[@Michelle-qm5br]

Thanks so much for this, Love An untidy student xx

[@dodgedabullet670]

LOL...another fine mess you've gotten us into!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

You could say that again STAN :) LOL

[@mariasmith9998]

thank you for your great tips. They were a world of help to me. I have such a problem with clutter. I have a craft room. but i can"t use it because it is so cluttered. But with your tips. i think i can make it more useful now.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I love it Maria, thank you for your comment. I hope you will consider my course Tidy Tutor University. Www.TheTidyTutor.Com/ttu You can click on the link and find out more about it. And you can contact me if you want to too to find out more.

[@candicebergstrom4490]

This is incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks so much! Look out for another one I'm doing now that is similar.

[@Linda-fy9bx]

Magic words 'you can not organize clutter'. Wish I could get certain peeps to heed those words. Overwhelmed

[@aliyahlandry2788]

very helpful !! love the video thank you so much!!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Your welcome Aliyah :)

[@chellybabyme]

Don't use produce boxes if you live in the humid regions. The microorganisms are living in the cardboard in that box from the produce and will reproduce with the perfect sources for breeding, which is your paper and the darkness as well as the ambient humidity that no one can ever get rid of in the southeast. It will create a mold nightmare for you. if you think "that can't happen to me", think again. better safe than sorry, buy a cheap plastic box fresh and clean and make sure it is clean, than have to throw out or go through mold and moldspore filled belongings and throw them out later on anyway.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Not true. I, and many many others have used them for many many years. Apple Boxes. I still have ones from when we lived in florida, kept them in the garage, moved with them and the same one's are in storage area.

[@lex6819]

If you're worried about bugs in produce boxes, you can purchase plain white banker boxes at Staples, or online. I think I bought a 4 pack on Amazon, and they weren't super expensive. I used mine to pack donations, and when I ran out of those I just bought some extra large plastic storage bags with handles at the Dollar Tree. You can fit lots of stuff in them, they are sturdy, and the handles make it easy to carry them out to the car and to the thrift store donations dock.

[@XpetraXpazlX]

My family uses produce boxes for this & they get really gross

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

chellybabyme it's not true. i lives in florida had all my things in apple boxes for years. in the garage. They're perfect. i re used them when moving to the north east. still had them in my storage area for years. if they are going to get wet. get plastic. but if staying dry. No need to spend the money.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Vicki Hale I've used these boxes for over 30 years. Never a bug. Not even when living in florida.

[@lucidmimi1006]

You totally rock. THANK YOU! ☆♡☆

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+lucid mimi Thanks so much Lucid :)

[@kimcochran3415]

One of my favorite tips... dont remember where I heard it... work smarter not harder...when you leave a room to go to another room look around for things that need to go to that room and take them with you...or even better... once per day take a basket and gather all the things that go in another room go to the next room... do the same thing.. drop off and pick up anything that doesnt belong in that room.. (put away when you are dropping off!! Dont just pile up!). Continue until you've put anyway everything in your basket.

[@acajudi100]

great tips Kathy.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+acajudi100 Thanks :)

[@mtorres718]

You are great at this!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

You are too kind :)

[@debrafrakes6479]

Great motivator. Thank you

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Your welcome!

[@joeshmoe9978]

Unrelated to organizing, but I like that black cat picture that is behind her. ☺

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you! My Daughter in Law created that with paper. She drew on random pieces of paper and magazine paper and newspaper and cut it out to be that picture ;)

[@joeshmoe9978]

@@KathyRobertsTidyTutor it is very cool! 😸

[@sophiawish9772]

Great organizing ideas!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you Dona :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you Donna :)

[@VectorCultistCaptainVector]

Yo thanks! My rooms in both of my moms houses are messy and need organizing! Thank!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Hope it helps! :)

[@sondaelockett3424]

Thanks for the tips!!!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Sondae Lockett Thanks for writing me :)

[@suzettearmijo779]

You have such a great attitude love your videos I'm now a new subscriber

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you so much Suzette :)

[@faithbouchor5423]

Thank you this helped me alot😊

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Your welcome! My course new semester is beginning this month. I hope you will check it out. It may be an answer to your prayers Www.TheTidyTutor.Com/ttu You can find out more about it there

[@LateNightSummerRain]

It's good thing that you work on these ❤️🍓 keep it up. Even this vid is 7 yrs ago 😆 aloha from 2021 😂

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Yes :) I’ve been the tidy tutor since 2011 :) thank you for watching

[@leslieslass]

Thank you for this video, I'm almost at the end of decluttering my house.With clothes what I do anyway is ask myself have I or will I wear them in the past or the next 6 months. If I havn't or I won't, then out they go.Ps new subscriber.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

That is so smart Carol. We spend way too much time taking care and managing our stuff. It's time to get away from the consumerism mentality and get into the enjoy life mentality!

[@therealmissglamBAM]

Good tips!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you :)

[@armeyf]

Good video if you're moving or helping someone move. I am not moving yet need guidance (yes, someone holding my hand telling me what I should do...this is a real issue, not laziness...I DESIRE TO HAVE A CLEAN HOME...just cannot find a way....) Certainly, we can all put our items in produce boxes....Please don't misunderstand, I am not condemning your video in any way. You are honestly quite helpful. I'm finding the simple fact of abundance...multiple items...overwhelming paperwork....photos from decades past...memorabilia....Military awards that simply cannot be tossed....and 36 years of marriage takes up allot of room. My dust has dust.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

You could use to sign up for my course. You can get my book free, it will help you immensely Go to my website Www.TheTidyTutor.Com can you will see how to get it there.

[@cynthiadonathan9806]

Indeed!

[@RameyRocks]

This was exactly how my daughter's room always was no matter how many times I showed her how to prevent it. And now she is grown with a 2 year old and lives in her own apartment. It was only a couple of months before it was a total disaster! Much worse than it was than when she lived with me I suppose it is because now she has no one telling her to clean it up. I hate she is teaching her daughter to live like a total slob. There is hope for my granddaughter though because when she is here, she always points out things that are out of place lol and helps pick up her toys When I fix her hair, if there is one hair that is loose or wispy, she grabs it and shows it to me so I have to hairspray it down My son however, is very neat and organized. I always thought girls were cleaner and more organized than boys. Not always true!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Yeah... Girls are not more organized than boys, it really is a learned skill and I know you tried to teach her. Your granddaughter may have the organized gene! That would be wonderful. Does you Daughter want help? Does she want to change but can't? Turn her onto my book? It's free and wonderfully helpful kathyroberts.kartra.com/page/pyu17

[@nanci001]

I need you in my life, lol!! this may be simple for some but i just cant seem to get it together.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+NANCY I hope you will try my course Nancy! You can try it out for only $! It really works. I know how hard it is. Www.TheTidyTutor.com/ttu

[@johnhoyle6390]

Well done Video, Thank You.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+John Hoyle Your welcome John. Thanks for the comment xoxo

[@brianandrew7265]

There are a few suggestions on how to de-clutter Allow yourself five minutes every day to de-clutter Give away something every day Fill up one trash bag today! Make a list of what to do each day this week. Buy four boxes and sort everything into trash, give away, keep, or relocate. (I learned these and the reasons they work on Nilah Declutter Tips website )

[@pebeahsy]

Good advice

[@melissacarl2002]

I saw the flicker at the beginning. Anyways, thanks for bein' real.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Ruby ArnieJudasLove Thanks Ruby :)

[@TheImperfectReader]

Your a good landlord

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Ashley Burton LOL!!!

[@TSunshineful]

This makes organizing fun!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Teresa S Thanks so much Tessa ;)

[@mzbrazell]

Hi Kathy, I'm VERY motivated to declutter by YOUR guidelines! I'm in the process right now, of packing and preparing my house to be sold. It seems like the more I do, the worse it looks. It's sooooo frustrating, my blood pressure goes up and I get to the point that I shut down completely and do nothing, like now, I'm on my laptop. Is there a specific video of yours I can watch that will help before I go completely NUTS? Thanks for ANY help you can suggest! ❤️

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+mzbrazell Hi MzBrazell, This video will help! thetidytutor.com/deer-in-headlights/ Remember that you don't have to do things the way your orgznized freined and family do them. Sometimes things might not look so good, but if in your mind you have a plan, that plan will work for you.

[@579curly]

Hi Kathy, I have trouble staying organized. it's not that bad. Once I start then I somehow can't maintain it especially when I get emotional. And since I lost my parents 2 years ago I've been feeling this numbness and sort of forgot to handle my home, I am married and trying to start a family but worried about my lack of organization and don't know where to begin.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Darling girl I hope you will join my group facebook.com/groups/RoombyRoomTidyTutor/ and consider taking my course Tidy Tutor University. Email me [e-mail]

[@rebeccaarzola3368]

Helpful video : )

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you. I have another series cleaning a messy room, more hands on if you want to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haickISdZc6JftU There is a playlist with the series you can watch the entire room getting cleaned that way.

[@rinaecotton9337]

Soo I clean one part of my room. Like maybe the dresser. Stays clean for maybe four days.. then right back to square one by the next week. I feel like if it's not done in one swoop doing in small time spans is not productive. I'm a singe mom of two twin 5 year old boys as well as a full time college student. I want to conquer this and create better living habits and more importantly set a good example for my kids. I also have a minimal space for my personal belongings. My boy's have their room and I have mine as the other area's of the house are shared with roomates. Any tips or suggestions??

[@blackdiamondtmg1]

i wish i was clean like you i got very depressed and my.cleanin got behind i found.my.self cleanin cleanin and its still not how i want it i try to clean all at once but i just find my self gettin to tried and do sonething i feel like i fail

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I so understand, but you know I was not always like this. Being organized is a learned skill. I teach a course that helps people like you won't believe. Here is my first session, there is no cost for it. Try it, see what you think. ttinsiders.com/ttu-class/session-1/

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Elijah Apolinario What I always say is… Doing nothing get's us nowhere… Come to our free webinar tomorrow. Get motivated! Make something happen!!!ttinsiders.com/ttu-class/session-1/

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Brandon Ivey Try my course Brandon, the first session is free and you can take it right now without any commitment. ttinsiders.com/ttu-class/session-1/

[@quraysha1]

Omg I do the same thing too.

[@bernadinebesterwitch5010]

blackdiamondtmg1

[@phoenixmoon5580]

I would really like to watch this but there is this flicker thing that is happening fairly often within the video. I find that certain flickering things can set off seizure-like things within me. (I like hearing people's voices to explain things, and watch how they do what they were explaining. I also find that words and letters tend to move and go rather strange when I try to read blocks of text, so reading a blog post really doesn't float my boat). Once again, I'd like to watch this if you could banish/clean/organise/tidy away the flickers within the videos. Regardless, hope you have a good day (your definition of good), and may they get better every day (again your definition of better).

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Phoenix Moon I'm sorry about that Phoenix. I have looked at the video after i read your post. But I don't see what you see. I can not correct it, because I don't see it. (sorry I can't help you with this one)

[@phoenixmoon5580]

Kathy Roberts No worries. Thankyou for your swift and kind response. It could be my body's way of telling me to go to bed... or drink more tea! Once again, many thanks.

[@claradarlenereger7934]

I see the "flicker" at the beginning - like flashes of black where there is no video picture, at the beginning. Are you hand holding a camera phone? It's definitely shaky - a cheap table tripod would fix that and make the video much more watchable for some. The subject matter and info kept me intrigued but it's more difficult for some to watch. We all learn by doing, thanks for the video!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks for the comment Clara, I know it could and should have been done with a tripod!

[@sasalicia2431]

Can I say Thank You...you saved me from death.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Oh my goodness :) Thank you for thanking me :) xoxo

[@acajudi100]

RubberMaid 13 gallon containers and from Jumbo to small ziplocks bags to keep inside divided. numberboxes and use indexcards and boxes to note contents, box # on all sides and tops. stack 2-3 highand cover with pretty sheets, and use as seating or library. Only a nosy person knows that RM is under the beautiful sheets or serapes.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I don't understand…

[@acajudi100]

Justa control system I use.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

acajudi100 Oh, Does it work for you? Are you happy with it?

[@acajudi100]

It does work for my Index cards tells me what I have and location. I have given away plenty, so now it is my journals, books, tapes, electronics. I love giving away, but at 71, Iam contented,but love new ideas. I cannot stand stuff on the floor, or piles, so I have controlled clutter. 80% of my stuff is packed up, so i know I could live without it. lol I love your ideas also.

[@0rangevale]

I'm motivated, ready and willing but have a big problem. What does someone do (me) that has a partner (my wife) that won't purge or declutter, won't let me touch a thing, goes through the trash and pulls stuff back out I've tried to get rid of. She's aware of the problem, does not want to invite a professional into our home. In the mean time it's driving me crazy! I actually had to get rid of our house keeper a while back because there's so much crap in the way, I got tired of moving it around. Family therapy is scheduled but our first session is a month away and I'm not even sure this will help.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Patrick Walker Oh Patrick, I feel your pain. Does she want change, but can't get there? This is a really big problem. Will she call me? 201-290-4549 I can help if she wants help. If you are out of the US Skype me FULLNRICH - I have ideas but it is too much for me to write to you here. So, ask her to call me, and if she won't, than you call me. :)

[@0rangevale]

+Kathy Roberts She's agreed to family therapy and has made the initial consultation. I'm scheduled later then the therapist get's us together at the third meeting. It will take some time. I will give you a call after after the third when we've all had our say. Thank you.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Patrick Walker That's great Patrick! I look forward to speaking to you. I hope you will consider my program at the same time. If we need a foot doctor we don't go to a heart surgon. If there is an addiction in the family, alanon is needed to be brought into their life, it doesn't mean that we don't still go to church and seek God, but specialists are employed when we need them. Consider my specialty when you are working on the actual housework plan. prayers to you for both of you.

[@barbaragotlund8768]

+Patrick Walker I spent decades complaining to everyone the crazy things my husband drags home pulls out of trash bag. Finally after decades of weekly telling my 100 $therapist. He says. " Yes ((.(% of people will agree with youthat--...is not normal." Finally that's the only sentence acknowlegment I needed. Hopefully you will see this. Keep repeating that. Don't expect change. I begged for a larger fridge. 12 loaves of bred 5# cheese moldy 1 1/2 years old food removed from trash can and put back in 2nd freezer.

[@fantasyreflection]

+Patrick Walker I would take stuff hubby hadn't used in months and place it in a box under the basement stairs(very dark there). If within a month he didn't say he was missing something, it went out to the lane when the trash truck came.

[@happylittle426]

Love!!!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I'm so glad you liked it Happy :) xxoo

[@deborahnail3306]

I would have liked to see you clear the clutter while you gave instructions. Thank you.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

deborah it is a series, there are more videos. You can go to my site and find it all linked together for free.

[@Scorchy666]

This really isn't about cleaning a room, its about packing and moving someone else.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Well, technically you are right, but I used the opportunity to demonstarate how you would do it. But instead of putting things away, I put them in a box. Same idea, same system to sort and clean, just a different spot to put stuff away.

[@lucreziia100]

The room here looks neat compared to mine. I am worse than a teenaged kid with my un-tidyness, but I am coming up to 70. I've got books, papers, make up and of course clothes galore. What she says about tidying all makes sense but proved of little help to me. I'm a hopeless extreme case and I am literally incapable of keeping things tidy.

[@wonderfulhappyyou4784]

You are not a hopeless case. I have hoarders who were burried for years and in 8 months they had company and a Christmas tree in their living room. Www.TheTidyTutor.Com/ttu COME ON IN!

[@rainbowcolour5078]

I don’t know if there’s any advice you can give me - I’m chronically ill most days barely able to get out of bed. Unfortunately my life is very complicated after getting injured 18 years ago I had to move back home with my parents. One of my primary care is now has dementia. My room has turned into a tip (that’s in my opinion - as my whole life I’ve always kept it spotless, to the point as a teenager my friends were told to clean their room and I was told not to clean mine as it was already spotless...) It is far from it now. The Caira with dementia should be moved out in a few weeks but I want to get my room looking reasonable for when the aged care team come to assess her before hand. Even though it’s her job. I can barely move, I’m also legally blind (but I have been my whole life so that’s no real problem except I can’t see what crap is where) the biggest problem is my physical ability. I can literally barely walk and my arms spasm - add to that I’m in absolute chronic pain all the time on illegitimate medical pain scale that is worldwide recognised, my condition sits between 45 out of 50. Natural childbirth is around 20, I think a Caesar is around 25 or 30 out of 50 and amputation is around 35. So that gives you an idea of how bad the pain is. How can I even begin. Because I can begin but then I’m too worn out and into much pain to continue which is very disheartening. I can’t stand this mess around me. Thanksfor your videos.

[@kathyroberts3580]

I'm very sorry for your physical limitations and pain. If you could get someone in to help you get the room cleaned up that would be the best. I know churches do volunteer work like that, and social services too. I wish I could offer more help than that. Please forgive me for the lack of answers for you.

[@masterbuunyaj3321]

i start like i trow the trash away and then i put the things i like most up and if i dont like some stuff i throw it out :3

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+masterbuuny AJ Thanks for sharing :)

[@stargateprincessi]

Even better then, an envelope, a zip lock bag,... a smaller sized one,.. and the size would depend on the size of the purse,..! Q; What about things, that you have already in boxes? Such as clothes,..??

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+phoenixstudios.photography Love the idea of the ziplock baggie! Things that you have in boxes such as clothes? If they are storage, such as out of season, find a storage area for them till the season is over. Otherwise, it is best to only keep what fits in the living space we have. It it can't we have too many clothes. The only other alternative is to live with the boxes.

[@susansimpson2181]

It only takes common sense. My grandmother had the one-in, one-out policy. I adopted it years ago. When I buy one item, I get rid of one item. If I buy 6 items, I get rid of 6. The key is not to let it get overwhelming in the first place.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Everybody doesn't have the same skills and common sense. It's what makes the world interesting :)

[@pasta3166]

Susan Simpson That's actually a great policy!

[@princeofdarknessxyz1]

my parents passed last year...and I have a storage of their stuff...not sure what to do with it...don't want to throw it out cause it reminds me of them...not sure what to do...tips?

[@kimcochran3415]

Keep what is special to you and then invite the rest of the extended family to go through things.. then friends.... then have a yard sale or donate the rest.

[@lauraokeson7216]

Hi Kathy Roberts! I just discovered your video ! Do you have an order to your videos? Or do I start with this one? Thanks

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Hi Laura :) If you go to my channel You can find them in order to their publish date. You can go to my website too and click on blog at the bottom of the page :) Happy you found me.

[@ssb7850]

I saw the flicker also!!!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+ss b What is a flicker?

[@JacK-qn4zh]

Almost 3 years since my husband died. Haven't cleaned out his spare room...just been throwing all my stuff in it. Now I just asked myself where to begin and how did I let that room become like this.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Don't focus on the WHY Jac... I"m sorry for your loss, what you are dealing with is not easy... Give yourself the space you need to adjust. It looks like you've been doing that and it's time to move on with getting into that room. I'm doing a free webinar on how to declutter without any overwhelm. If you would like to join, here is the link. I think it will help you to begin. go.thetidytutor.com/webinar

[@lehnhardtdevonek.8479]

Hi Kathy my problem is similar to teen with messy parents in reverse. My D is XXVIII. My GS is VI Then, there is my H He slightly cleans up when the moods hits him. My D never cleans up behind her S or herself She never encourages him to clean up behind himself. Everyone thinks I am the problem I JUST WANT EVERYONE TO CLEAN UP BEHIND THEMSELVES. The end. No! I want a beginning!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

It is so difficult to deal with people who will not clean up after themselves. It is difficult to understand the Organizationally Challenged when you are Organizationally Gifted. There is a way, but way too much for a response here.

[@theresanovak4199]

It would be a lot more interesting to get a quick overview of what you plan to do and the strategy and then see a sped-up version of you actually doing the work. The topic interests me, but the video isn't as inspiring as it might be.

[@valentinag.7633]

it works different for everyone.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

It is a series Theresa. Here is a link to the other videos that went in the series if this helps. thetidytutor.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=12778&action=edit As far as the quick overview and what I plan to do and the sped up version... I'm just a woman, not a techi, although I do try :) The sped up version is outside of my expertise and these videos are free. If I did the work you have mentioned it wouldn't be on youtube it would be a paid product that I would market to my peeps :)

[@MemyselfandSica]

It would be better if you showed you actually doing the work. Not stopping the camera, doing it then popping back on and saying DONE! This isn't motivational because we aren't seeing anything being done. Just a thought for next time😊

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Here is another series i did on cleaning a messy room that might be what you are lookin for Jessica. Thank you for commenting and watching my videos :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/haickISdZc6JftU