I Tried the 3 Wave Cleaning System || Clean My Space

I like to clean! No...... that's a lie. But this 3 wave cleaning system sure made it a lot easier to do so!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 What is the 3 wave cleaning system?
1:37 Wave One
2:58 Wave Two
4:35 Wave Three

[@cleanmyspace]

AHHHH! I love this! I am so glad you like the 3 wave system. You outlined it perfectly and look how well you cleaned here! 🎉

[@velvetplans5396]

Melissa I've been a fangirl for YEARS and when I saw that my favorite funny mom did a video with your system I was SO EXCITED! The two best YT moms in one video 😍 Also yes, the 3 wave system is brilliant, I've been doing it since 2018!

[@forceofnature777]

This makes SO MUCH SENSE!!! I feel like such a dummy not knowing this, BUT NOW I DO! YAY!

[@staceyd8397]

@@forceofnature777 that’s two of us 😂

[@mandanadehghanian3357]

This is great! She may have missed the point of the basket though? The basket, I thought, is for grabbing things that don’t belong in the room being cleaned, not for grabbing all the clutter to put away later? You still have to tidy by putting things in their place in wave one, not basketting them to deal with later.

[@gohawks3571]

I really need to work like this.... I keep trying to clean like a normal person, then I find something that goes somewhere else. I go to that room and go, "Ah, I meant to change this bulb/Wipe that down/Etc etc." Then I remember that I need to mow, possibly run a load of laundry on the way. By the time I'm standing in the middle of a park, I wonder how I got there & what was I doing anyway. And come home to a mess🙄😒😆

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Hahahha yes!!! I'm the same way 😂

[@lindamast2766]

lolllll

[@CammyHell]

A great rule. If you have time to go buy it will prevent you from having to ever fill one of those baskets. What you do is adopt the thinking of don’t put it down put it away no matter what it is it will only take you five extra seconds to put it away. That way it doesn’t collect.

[@vondrabejot9851]

This is how I clean. When my children were little I did wave 1 two times a day. Usually before lunch and dinner before my husband came home from work. As my kids grew older, they were very good at helping because they had had the routine modeled everyday. Wave 2 and 3 on Mondays and Friday. I mess clean in between. I washed dishes and table after every meal for 5 to 15 minutes. My bathrooms were picked up and cleaned daily most of it while I watched my kids while they played in the tub. Did you know bubble bath is your friend? If you take a towel and dry it down when they get out the tub always looks clean. Sometimes I sprayed it with disinfectant and let it sit until adults took showers. I did a load of laundry every day. This routine worked well even when I went back to college and then as I taught for 28 years. We all had weekends off. And people who visited our home always thought I did cleaning 24/7. Because my kids always helped with wave 1 they became more mindful about leaving things out as they grew older. When my children were young like yours, you get interrupted constantly. It was always easy to remember where you were and go back to finish. I love Melissa too, but your sense of humor is so entertaining. God Bless❤️

[@applebritta]

I just copied your entire comment into a notepad. I have a 1 and 3 year old. I love the idea of cleaning the bathroom while they play in the bath.

[@wendyduncan9084]

How did you do this every day? Or was it more of a 85% of the time kind of thing? I really appreciate that you took the time for such a detailed explanation. Did you cook very often? I find that sometimes I have to choose between clearing up and cooking. Kids are grown. Those were a piece of cake compared to crazy work schedules. Lol

[@vondrabejot9851]

@@applebritta 👍

[@vondrabejot9851]

@@wendyduncan9084 When my kids were young I cooked every meal. After I started working, pizza on Fridays was my break and I didn't make lunches my kids are in the cafeteria. My husband and I still enjoy homemade and eat out on Friday or Saturday.

[@wendyduncan9084]

@@vondrabejot9851 it’s funny. I did the same. Cooked tons when the kids were home. Now it’s a bigger lunch with a very light supper. Covid took a lot of the fun out of eating out. We are trying to start a date night once a week again. Some things just seem to help and that night off is spectacular.

[@Heal_With_Huda]

I just open youtube and I'm soooo happy to see your new video 🥳🥳🥳 Lot's of love to you and your lovely family 💕💕💕

[@JB-ew1mu]

This I'd how I've always done it, and reinforced a lot of cleaning habits when I got a job housekeeping. However, somehow still people think I "obsessively" clean. I simply don't let it get out of control because I don't want to run myself ragged and waste a whole day doing nothing but cleaning 🤷‍♀️

[@camipockets]

We all need more shots of chocolate syrup. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@candleabra1837]

“I need a shot of chocolate syrup!” 😂 ❤ I thought I was the only one!

[@ThankYouVeryBlush]

The shot of chocolate syrup is ME when I’m overwhelmed 😭😭

[@kathy3178]

I clean like that. It is so much easier and takes less time. I also have a chart in each room where I divided the room into daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Since the chart is in a sheet protector I check of what I finish with a dry erase marker. Then at the beginning of each month I wipe off and start over. I wouldn't have known how developed this if it wasn't for you trying these cleaning methods. I took what worked for me and made it my own. Thank you for trying them and sharing with us.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Wow, that's such a smart idea! I'm glad I could be of help to you 😊

[@hannahm4078]

I do the same thing. I have ADHD and I call it June bugging. I have a list of tasks for everything in my house that is a multi step process. That way as soon as I realize that I have gotten distracted I can come back to the list and redirect myself.

[@corinneportmann326]

Yes! I have a huge list of all the cleaning tasks in my home. Divided by room and by how often I think it'll be necessary. It helps me get things done in small increments. I can clean a mirror in the bathroom while the kettle is on. Clean a sink while I wait for the microwave to finish. If I feel like the house is out of control I take the entire list and go through it, skipping the things I cannot be bothered with. The list takes away the thinking and I can just execute.

[@jessicabrown6943]

Thank you for 2 things….. #1 for showing your house untidy. After seeing all the “perfect house” photos on Facebook and videos on you tube, I sometimes feel like I’m the only one who has a house that gets untidy. So glad that I’m not the only one that has surface clutter and things out of place. #2 for the idea that grabbing a laundry basket and scooping it all up is ok. I clean so much better that way. If my house is clean and all I have is one basket to sort it’s so much less overwhelming than a whole untidy house.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Yes! Exactly why I loved the basket idea too. It's probably my favorite part of this system. And you're most definitely not alone ❤️

[@wendyduncan9084]

Bless. I would send you pictures of my house to comfort you if I could. Lol There are only 2 of us and in a hectic week… it looks like clutter zombies attacked every flat space. I start asking questions like,” Are we even adults?” , “Why do I own so many shoes???” It turns out that at 50 we qualify as adults and there aren’t that many shoes, they are just on the floor in every room. Lol We all have different presets for auto picking up,scheduling challenges, stuff levels. You are just a wonderful human who wants to create a home where people are loved from the sound of your post. I too loved the Halloween and baby things in the video.

[@jessicabrown6943]

@@wendyduncan9084 you are my new best friend! Lol Thank you for being so encouraging and kind. We have 8 kids ages 1-13, so there are a lot of shoes! 😬😂 But we’re getting into a good routine of chores and the kids are a great help. People say “one day your kids will be grown and your house will be clean all the time” I don’t believe it. I think they help an awful lot and I’m going to find that I do even more work when they are adults. There will just be less laughter and fun.

[@wendyduncan9084]

@@jessicabrown6943 my sister has 7 kids and there is a reduction in stuff without them but… yeah. We are human and don’t always pick up after ourselves. You are right about kids helping. After ours moved out I got to add hand washing dishes, cutting grass, dog brushing… you know. 😉 It’s fun when they grow up too. Quieter can mean dinner with actual candles because no one is going to set a napkin on fire anymore. Did I mention mine were boys? I have found the romance going up helps off set the quiet. Plus when I clean it actually stays for more than a day. I think we make great best friends! I even love to babysit. Maybe you can find an older couple who will switch houses for an evening. They get to play with your kids and you get to have a date in a quiet house. Win for everyone!!!

[@emazey5044]

@@wendyduncan9084 clutter zombies, omg you are too funny! I get it though, shoes everywhere lol! 💕

[@randomshenanigans1023]

I just want to congratulate you on all the brain cells! Wow you are totally a big deal! I am also so greatfull that you have tried some different cleaning techniques...So that I don't have to. I now feel that they have all been tried so I can now just sit on my bed and watch gilmore girls......Oh wait just watching you does not get my house clean...but a girl can dream right? I guess Gilmore girls will have to wait...Ill get off my but and try this 3 wave thing🙄

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Hahaha ❤️

[@chant2day]

Wow my dad always cleaned like this. He said gathering everything in one place helped you see a clean house and if you have to stop the house looked clean!! Father knows best 👌

[@stephaniecarter887]

You had me at “but Siriusly.” 🤣

[@mcg267]

I’m gonna try this. Seems like it would really help my ADHD brain stay on track.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Yes!

[@Leggo-Of-My-Draco]

I missed your videos!! Haven’t had you in my algorithm recently! Best wishes to you & the new baby! 🥰

[@leevize6045]

I came here for your humor, and once again you did not disappoint 😹😃😄😀

[@emmadeloach8711]

Good to see you again! So worth the wait. I almost fell off my couch with the joke about cleaning your husband!

[@AmandaClarkherself]

"..I need a shot of chocolate syrup." You're so relatable!

[@jennchubb3200]

I'm trying to get everyone watching your videos. You are always a bright spot in my day when a new video posts (or an old one pops back up). Thanks for all you do Ariel. Gentle Hugs 🥰

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thanks Jenn 🙏❤️

[@musicismylife17blue]

Agreed! I follow clean my space and I love the tips but this channel has something that motivates me to clean that others don't.

[@HereIAm247]

I use this system in combination with fly lady ;). Works great if the room is very messy. I do try to put things back in their place right away though; this have become super simple and fast after I decluttered (so I actually have space for them in their 'homes'). Instead, I have a 'messy box' (a decorative box with a closed lid). When I tidy, and I encounter something that don't yet have a home, I am unsure if I should declutter it, or something like that, it goes in this box. Once the box is full, I go though and decide if I want to declutter it, or I create a home for it. Of course, this box should never be too big or too small. But it makes things a lot easier. :)

[@fayerichards6088]

Try this in combination with Cleaning Mama basic idea of a room for each day (Monday is living room, etc) and 30min timer ....this keeps me focused but not overwhelmed

[@mymommalife8259]

I love Melissa Maker’s videos. But your videos makes me laugh and want to clean with you! ❤

[@vivianhudacek1556]

A very helpful condensation of the 3-Wave System! Good refresher! Plus, you crack me up. 😂🤣🤪

[@NotARealHomestead]

You’re really saving us from rewatching all your other cleaning routines for the 10th time for motivation. Seriously, I’ll probably repeat this everyday for the next two weeks.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

❤️ You're too kind 🥰

[@theinkyspoon]

this is how ive been taught to clean and have always done it, but many have never been taught how to, so I hope calling it the "3 wave system" and explaining it like that gets more people to understand and do it! 💪

[@glee_again2594]

This is great & as usual your humor is amazing.

[@KR-os6nn]

I like it, but the running around putting things away individually helps me so that I don’t have a mountain I’m a basket to deal with “later” (sits there for over a week)

[@LouLou-22]

I've just gotta say!!! I ❤ Melissa Maker!!! She is a live saver!!! 💯🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💯👌🏼🥳

[@cleanmyspace]

😭😭😭🫶🫶🫶🤗🤗🤗

[@acmulhern]

So glad you discovered Clean my Space. Melissa taught me how to clean my home. I was never taught as a kid, just told to do it, which meant it took me ages and i did it badly. When I moved out of my parents' home i was overwhelmed and knew how to do nothing properly, but I was lucky to find Melissa's videos and now my home is clean and it doesn't take me more than a couple of hours.

[@mikaelafox6106]

I’ve never heard of Melissa! 😂 I like the clock cleaning method, but I have so much clutter that I’ll be stuck on wave 1 for a while. 😅 I like your humor. (Psst…I looked when the text said not to.)

[@ourforsurelife3334]

I am going to be watching this video on repeat until I have this down. LOL I love this idea, and I know it's going to save me so much time! :)

[@Pilot333]

I am binge watching this. And this method makes the most sense to me. It is batching. Instead of a whole room (declutter, dust, vacuum mob) , you do all rooms only declutter (with a big basket) I would even do it like day one declutter, day two dust, day 3 vacumm and mob. What is left is daily tasks (dishes is no.1)

[@Pineapples8theWorld]

I love Clean My Space! I always forget about top to bottom cleaning too. I can't tell you how many times I have cleaned my counters and then gone to clean the freaking microwave... and cleaned the counters again

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

😂

[@rebekahdeere]

I get board with cleaning systems and my days already feel like they’re on repeat as a SAHM. Trying new systems motive me and help get out of routine ruts. Thank you for the inspiration! I love your content! You should try some minimalism challenges next! 10 piece wardrobe, project 360, etc.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thanks for the video suggestions! I'm always looking for ideas. I actually made this video because of a recommendation from another commenter!

[@tinkybearbando7350]

My kids are grown but son and grandson live with me..I watch you because you lift up my day with your humor...as for cleaning..i watch you in between getting my chores done lol..on a serious note..doing A task to completion is how I live..i switch them to the few routine with one or 2 that are in my eyesight and causing stress but only 10 to 15 min at a time.. and my house is clean..well ...kinda God Bless!

[@pixxa37]

These systems seem all alike to me! Well, cleaning is always the same no matter what you do first... The flylady system is the one that has introduced real changes to the way I think about my home and its clutter. Just my opinion, of course! By the way your flylady videos are the funniest and most genuine I've seen 💝

[@TheMinimalishMama]

I didn’t know this was a thing! It absolutely makes sense when it’s broken into 3 waves. And I love using a laundry basket to hold all the clutter, I do that when organizing to hold all the stuff that doesn’t belong in the room so we aren’t running around the whole house.

[@Thecozylittlehollow]

I already do a version of this. But I add that I do one room a day, so in a week everything gets cleaned at least once (more if it actually needs it). The top to bottom just makes sense. But dishes are a constant 😖😂

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

I feel your pain there.....

[@lovefortruth3414]

I learned the 3 wave system many years ago when I worked in housekeeping in college. I love it! But it doesn't work for me anymore as my main method. I adopted The Organised Mum Method as my main method for scheduling my zones and tasks, but each day, I look at the areas I'm focusing on that day and I 3 wave whatever tasks are being done in more than one area. I also real8sed I DO naturally use some of Fly Lady's tips, and had no idea until I watched all of you youtubers who trial different cleaning systems. So while TOMM is my main guiding system, I pull tips and tricks from others as well. And, Clutterbug was life-changing in showing me how to figure out my organizing style. And I'm using her concepts while I de-clutter and organise this messy house in progress to becoming relevatively tidy. I don't think there's any one perfect system, but every successfully clean person has pearls of wisdom that can work for everyone. And I love how youtubers like you and all the cleaning gurus demonstrate that it's about progress and not perfection. And you show it with such humor and grace! :)

[@torreycat7716]

What goes around comes around. In the 80’s a company called “The Clean Team” did this exact same thing. You can find their old video on KZbin…It’s called “The Speed Cleaning Method of training employees” on KZbin. It was super cool back then and it’s still cool!!! Love your videos!!

[@sharlenelloyd2042]

It's fun watching you navigate through life 😁

[@berrypatch5583]

I naturally do the clock...woohoo already winning😂. I also do top to bottom. Then floors. I need to upgrade from a broom to a vaccuum that has no cord....my next special goal😁 Chocolate syrup...truly missing this. .next shopping trip for sure. Also, love those curtains...so pretty.

[@stephanied6711]

Love your videos their fun they make cleaning not boring

[@GiroChase]

You are hilarious 😂 i love watching your videos 🥳

[@chlo.rin.e]

Oh wow I was just on some facebook cleaning groups a few months back asking for advice on how to clean. Long story short, I was looking for efficient tips to put away clutter while also cleaning as I just moved out of my parents house and will now be in charge of keeping my home clean! and then here this video pops up! I will be using this method

[@HydrogenTwoO]

I love the 3 Wave System! I learned her system in a hotel I worked in (she trains hotels) and afterwards, I noticed using it in my house. My life has never been the same and I'm alright with it, lol!

[@karenjohnson5873]

Thank you I love this system. So glad to see you back. But again put up videos as you can we will always be here. Enjoy your baby and family and we will be waiting when you get another one up. God bless you for all the laughs and knowledge you put out for us.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

🙏🙏

[@kimmhclouthier2594]

So glad you featured Melissa Maker. Her practical and efficient method makes sense. Her microfibre cloths are awesome as well.

[@Mauvelipstick]

Instead of a clock, I would probably divide my home into nine little squares within a big square. (Like the bagua in feng shui.) If your home is not a perfect square, you could stretch squares.

[@qatmeow]

Just finished work and came home to a new video 🤩

[@TheMatschkind]

I did something similar as a child when I had to clean my room. I realised it’s so much more fun if I just take a broom and brush all the clutter and dust into a corner (as all my clutter was always on the floor). Sure, now my things were a bit dusty, but they were on the floor before, so it’s not so much worse. Then, I would only pick up the stuff I wanted to keep from this pile, and everything went right to the trash. If I did have more clutter and needed to clean up fast, I had a box of shame, where I would but everything in, but the box away and not look into it for a few weeks, unless I needed something and thought it might be in there. Then I would also put everything else from the box into a better place

[@PARoth2011]

Omg, I love your idea for a “Box of Shame” I’m going to do that. My hubby doesn’t let me get rid of so many things he doesn’t use and it hangs around everywhere. That’s how I’m going to fix that problem including my own inclination to hold onto some things that don’t have a home. Thank you for mentioning that!

[@JB-ew1mu]

@@PARoth2011 be careful it doesn't actually encourage the clutter hoard lol my husband has a handful "boxes of shame" now 😆 and it's out of sight out of mind for him!

[@deec3561]

I love putting all my junk in bins!!! I just never get back to uncluttering the bin

[@amyjohnson7527]

A shot of chocolate syrup. Girl. You are my people.

[@JaneH3675]

"Put it away, don't just lay it down" will help avoid having cluttered areas. 👍

[@lesliepalzer1559]

I love your videos and your humor! Thank you! My biggest problem would actually be putting those things away afterwards. Any tips? It also doesn't help using a laundry basket I really need. My brain thinking "oh then I'll HAVE to take care of it!". My brain when that time comes "oh I have two arms, I can just grabb all laundry with them, I won't drop anything! .....I mostly dropp something then 🤣 Greetings from Germany ;)

[@Ilovesmesomeketchup]

I like Melissa's homemade cleaners the most. I save so much money making my own all purpose cleaner and floor cleaner.

[@juneolek3529]

Omg I live in the part of PA where Gertrude hawk is from! They sell these amazing ice cream bars locally in all the stores and the chocolate covered bananas are amazing!!!

[@identityrefused486]

Pickup baskets are awesome. When my kids were at home, each one was assigned a room to pick up (plus other jobs) and they each had a pickup basket for the task so they could quickly clear the junk and then only stop in each of the other rooms once to put away all the items that belonged in that specific room or location.

[@acrobaticanna]

This is how professional cleaners do it. Except here in Australia the home owner does Wave One before the cleaner arrives.

[@bettymiller1929]

Professional housekeeper here …. This is how I always clean… except cobweb ceilings first.

[@jcoopes5604]

Melissa was my first cleaner on KZbin! She’s the one that got me hooked! Top down, left to right!

[@stephaniemertz2881]

Yes! I subbed to Clean My Space a few years back, and her methods are awesome! (As well as really reasonable for day to day real life.😵‍💫)

[@haydaythedayaway1152]

I love your videos. I’m going to give this a try this week. This seems like it could give me a good boost before I get back into staying on top of the mess. Love your sense of humor. Your husband must be a wonderful sport, give him a thanks from us.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

He is 😊

[@debbiemize2269]

I follow Melissa Maker, too! And FlyLady! Combine the two and cleaning is a breeze!

[@zory6509]

I've cleaned like this for years and didn't think to call it a "system" and start making $ on this. Oh, well... This system has two flaws though- not to leave till tomorrow, or the day after, or the month after to organize all the random things from the bin. And the second is to get my lazy butt of the couch and actually start cleaning 😜

[@maggiepanning356]

You took the 3-Wave System and made it more entertaining AND you addressed the benefits of the basket of clutter better than she did. I may just have to try this tomorrow!

[@brackets6188]

I'm a big fan and a big clean freak- I love trying the cleaning methods that you show everyone. Some of them don't work for me, but the ones that do make my life that much easier! Thank you so much and keep up the good work pretty mama!

[@NA-rx5oy]

I know Cleam my space channel since 2017. She taught me a lot. Glad that you reviewed her method of cleaning

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Melissa. What can I say? These videos just keep getting better and better. Your cleaning, decluttering and organizational skills are outstanding. Thanks for a tour of your lovely home - and don't forget to take some time for yourself. 😉😉🌻🌼🌼

[@hollistandridge1117]

I love Clean My Space! Thanks for doing your take on her system. It's definitely how I clean my kitchen. It just won't really get cleaned if I don't.

[@mariadelourdessevilla5712]

Grate idea. Even do the cluter might stay a long long time in the basket. Miss your new posts do I understand you hava a lot in your hands right now. God bless your family. Show us more of your baby and your kid.

[@hindsaassaa1077]

I was waiting for you to post this video for soo long !! I think that her cleaning system is the best, comparing to others that have a complicated schedule or require too many steps, it’s just effortless and makes so much sense, I now enjoy cleaning thanks to her, hope you will too, thank you for sharing ! ❤

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

That's the way i do it. It used to take me FOREVER to clean the house. Then i did a lot of decluttering, and realised the thing which took the most time was tidying, not cleaning, just as you show. Mum taught me the proper way to clean, and this is it! Now i follow the Flylady system, so i never have to do the whole lot in one day. 😊

[@evelgreytarot8401]

What if you did both? What if you cleaned zones in waves? My house is huge. By the time I cleaned the clutter in every room, I wouldn't have time to clean or mop. Before I'd get to the cleaning wave, the first rooms are getting cluttered again. What if combining systems is better?

[@katythriftyunder35homeowne57]

Lmao I used to fall for his 'I'll get to it later'

[@lindseyrohloff1126]

OK funny timing, I came across Melissa like a week ago. Now my brain is trying to figure out how to mesh this with Fly Lady. BRB while I spend 5 more hours binging more cleaning videos while I should be sleeping

[@morefunfamily6500]

I’m glad you shared this! I’ve seen a few of your videos but I’ve never heard of Melissa or whatever miss 2 mil subscribers. ❤

[@za-jm8wf]

Thank you so much I'll show my wife this video

[@GracefullyUnraveled]

I do this method, but with one room at a time.

[@raymondmonaghan4112]

Hi there sweetie pie hope you are well glad to see you back just take one day at time love from Eugenie your friend xxx 🎇🏡🌲💞

[@lowlectinliving4693]

Ariel I know you will one day combine all these different cleaning systems and create your own. When you do please share it with us.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

I sure will 😀

[@FinFiverr]

Good to see you up and about again, Ariel. I agree the 3 wave system is a great takeaway. Thanks for that.

[@CitizenTurtleIsland]

I've seen Melissa Maker on TV a few years ago. I must have incorporated her method because that is how I clean. One variation for me... is keeping a medium sized, attractive basket, near my staircase downstairs and in my bedroom. That is where I dump things until I can move them elsewhere. There is no clutter in my home. But... I no longer have little kids with toys everywhere. Back then I had to use a laundry sized wicker basket in the living room to toss all the toys at the end of the day.

[@velvetplans5396]

When I saw you did Melissa's system I was PUMPED! I've been a huge CMS fan for years and years, so glad you liked the 3 wave system 🥳

[@kwho]

This is the way I've been cleaning for years in fact in my closet I have a couple of those baskets of clutter that I collected that I still have to get to. That's also a symptom of my ADHD 🤷🏼‍♀️ but I will get to it soon! 😊

[@Seoulsearch616]

Hi Ariel! 💕 It's wonderful to see you. I always enjoy your videos! I loved seeing the McDonald's Boo Buckets on the table! For me, those wouldn't be clutter, those would be decorations. 😁🎃 I hope you and your family are doing well and that you are getting enough rest! Please don't feel pressure to pump out content, go at the pace you need! Much love and God bless. 🥰🌹

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Hahhaha yeah we live walking distance from a McDonald's...it's very dangerous! Thank you ❤️ hey, what's your name by the way?

[@Seoulsearch616]

@@ThatAwkwardMom If you'd like, you can call me K - it's kind of my online nickname. 😁 Oh my, a McD's within walking distance?! I'd be a goner!!! 🤣

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

@@Seoulsearch616 Sounds good! I like to get to know my regular viewers 😊 and I know you're back here every video so I appreciate you!!

[@Seoulsearch616]

@@ThatAwkwardMom This is part of why I keep coming back. I know you really care about and want to connect with your viewers, and that really shows through in your personality. Hope you are taking care of yourself first and thank you for putting out such wonderful content! 💕

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

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[@elisabethpatterson9417]

I love that you made this video! I love Melissa's channel! :) Great job Ariel! :)

[@contagiousintelligence5007]

I don’t clean for weeks sometimes. Easy.

[@cheriy8750]

Mmm…a shot of chocolate syrup! 😅 Yum!

[@reesy6176]

OH a shot of chocolate syrup! I love the stuff in the can best. :D

[@Millasoaps]

I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. My house has been pretty clean since I started watching you. I think I use multiple methods. I love cleaning my bathrooms almost daily. Actually two I can do once a week. I like to wipe down the master once daily because of dust. I dust once a week. I like to vacuum the most used areas daily, but then once a week mop floors and do a full vacuum. Bedding on weekends. Then towels and clothes randomly through the week. I do dishes daily and shine my sink literally every few days. It’s just been so motivating to clean a not so dirty house. It’s just me and my husband, but I have three levels to my house. Then I try to tackle the stuff like vacuuming furniture randomly.

[@crgflgr]

Love your videos! I came for the Flylady videos but I love how you try the other methods as well. I bought the clean my space book after checking it out at the library. We use this method to clean our house for renting it on Airbnb. I feel like this is such a great way to get everything in place if a room has really been let go, it doesn’t miss anything. Also might be a great way to clean before starting the Flylady routines.

[@sruhaana5096]

Hey which do you think will work mostly? This or flylady or the organized mom method?

[@brendastewart6647]

I read read Melissa’s book first in my quest for a cleaner/easier way for house cleaning. I still use her 3 wave method plus incorporated other ideas from various systems to help me clean more efficiently. I also like The Organized Mum Method. I finally feel like my house is clean and I spend less time cleaning.

[@kirstenjohnson1952]

This system may be my favorite one yet!

[@TheNinnyfee]

I love Melissa so much, especially her money-saving homemade cleaners. Thank you for sharing her system!

[@cleanmyspace]

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[@Jenna4236]

Your videos are so inspirational and hilarious

[@ank4431]

I do love your videos! Flylady also recomments a basket to collect clutter and while having 2 at hand for garbage and give-aways. But I really like the idea of moving in circles. That way good feelings start much earlier!

[@BetsyReitzel]

I love that the book (Clean my Space) lets you figure out what is truly important to you and your spouse so you can focus your attention on what really matters most. I also love the room by room videos she does to help everyone clean more efficiently.