EXTREME BURST CLEANING | DOING THE MOST

[@ericadunlap9094]

Joanna, you are doing a great job. You’re kind, genuine, love your husband and adore your kids. Stop mom guilting yourself. I have 3 kids that are grown. My last will leave for college this fall. These messes will be gone before you know it. Live in your home, laugh, have fun, create memories. Your house may be messy but it is NOT dirty, filthy, not in your craziest messy videos. Your home is gorgeous and I love your videos, you’re perfect and we are always a work in progress, don’t let anyone make you feel bad. If cleaning for your kids makes you happy, do it. I promise these times will fly by and you won’t remember the messy house, just the laughs and fun you had. Thank you for sharing your family with us! 💕😁

[@KarinAhum]

Your house looks like a home, not a store. To me that is how it should be. I LOVE your house and the dat you can see someone enjoyed to color or play. Dishwasher, I never pre-rince and I put everything in there. Pots pans, the lot. Always comes out clean and smelling clean and dry. I love Beau being with you while you puck up your bedroom. Lovely little buddy. Your kids are so cute! Your family is lovely. Blessed 🤗

[@kimberlylamitie2869]

Just remember, messes mean you have children and live. Someday you will turn around and your house will be spotless, but the children will be gone. Enjoy those messes. They are a blessing.

[@Lara-fn9td]

Joanna, you have FOUR kids! And they are good, sweet, thoughtful kids who help out an appropriate amount for their ages! Please don't be hard on yourself, you're doing an amazing job!!

[@nancycope8796]

Oh sweet baby doll! I’ve watched when your house is “trashed” & if I came over I would still think yours was cleaner than mine!!! I’m an ER nurse & my husband a cop..our house sucks most of the time! Our kids help out but let’s be honest..the time it takes to hear them grumble & fight w each other when they have to clean isn’t worth it..sometimes doing it yourself is so much easier! You are totally normal & killing it! I get so much inspiration from your videos so don’t question yourself! You are a wife & mom first!...houses will be messy...but I know you’d rather have a trashed house & happy kiddos!!! It makes it all worth it when one of my kiddos says, “thanks for cleaning mom” or “I needed my blue shirt! It was clean in my drawer!” I giggle inside thinking “you have no idea what I went through to get that blue shirt clean in your drawer!!!” Love you!!!

[@sandrachatelain3224]

You do a great job! Your house always looks great! Just realize as long as your children live at home, there will always be something out of place and some day you will miss that mess, but for now don’t be so hard on yourself!

[@02jrv]

This video right here is why you and your videos are one of my very favorites! You’re so honest and relatable and I often find myself shaking my head and saying “yes” when you’re talking...I agree with it all! I, too, do more for my kids than I probably should but I just LOVE making them feel loved and taken care of and when they come from school to clean spaces at home, I feel like it’s their safe haven and the place the feel most comfortable.😀 Thank you for being YOU Joanna!

[@kimmiem2163]

What I teach my kids is the "one touch rule" you walk in the door and take off your shoes and put them away right then. You get out a snack, you toss the wrapped right after you open it, etc etc with everything.

[@Allaloves]

Yes this rule is working for me too👍👍

[@DeniseBangiyev]

You know I'd love you and your house no matter the state it's in. I would just help you clean it but I feel you so hard on this! I struggle with the same thing! I too am constantly just shifting things around from place to place. I know we talk about it all the time but it never ends. Something has to give. I believe in you!! At least you have your life together in so many other ways! I mean, look at your kids drawers and that killer organization! That's a massive win in my book! Love you, friend! "just let it happen!!" hahahaha OMG you showed the closet!!!!!!

[@julianacassia1665]

Você, a Joanna e a Cambriea são feras na organização amiga

[@PunkkiTee]

I Always rinse the dishes!!! My mum had a saying " there is no chunk cycle on the dishwasher" 😂🤣😂🤣

[@jlynnmills83]

Your videos are so motivating!! I think we all have areas that aren't very company friendly. That's real life ... that's why we love you and your videos!! Keep being you!!

[@latoyajanell]

I know exactly how you feel. It does matter how much I can clean I still feel like my house is dirty. Love the Motivation

[@kellycox1844]

I understand how you feel. I hate to keep cleaning same everyday. That's why I watch you to help me get through it. You are wonderful and your house is beautiful.

[@Barbie62963]

You was talking about moving things from place to place when you clean...I felt like I was always doing that too...until a few years ago when I was organizing . I realized that everything needs to be assigned a home. If it has a home it can be put away easily. If it's not important enough to be assigned a home then it's not worth keeping. This has greatly helped us keep our house neater and clutter free.

[@natashacarpenter3680]

I feel the same way about my house. I have two daughters and most of the time it's easier to do it myself then stress myself out fighting with them to help me. When they do help I end up going back and doing it over anyway because I don't feel like it's clean like I would do it. I feel you girl.

[@tkdally]

One of the things that really helped my peace of mind in 2019 was to downsize the amount of 'stuff' I had. By having fewer things it has been easier to find a home for it all and therefore it takes less effort to tidy. I have found it much less stressful. I reduced my closet by 1/3, got rid of all the duplicate things in my kitchen (I had 3 cheese graters, about 20 mismatched glasses and a ton of Tupperware lids without matching boxes) and invested in organising bins. I did it little by little throughout the year, redoing it periodically as I got better at letting go of things, and I'm now in a much better place. You could try this for the first 3 months of 2020, maybe just concentrating on one thing such as closets, and see how it works for you

[@Joybug_51]

In the long run, your kids will remember that their lives were carefree and secure at home. It never hurts to love them enough to want to do for them. As for clearing clutter, or minimalizing, a family of six clearly has more stuff than a household with two people. Just remove things as you discover they are giving you more work than pleasure; so your storage area will be cleared at the point when you are ready. Love to see you plowing through.

[@ingewinbigler8225]

I still clean my daughter's room. She's the last one home, she's 20, I have 4 kids, and it really bugs me when some of my (childless) friends gets on me about it. I only ever wanted to be a mom so I keep doing it, loving it. I also rinse my dishes before they go in the dishwasher. Otherwise, p u! Happy holidays to you and your family. 🎄

[@coffeewithmysunshine2506]

I am loving your videos! They give me so much motivation to get stuff done💖 thanks so much!!

[@dawnastin648]

I love your American homes - they are so specious and the closets! I think the trouble we all have is we too many clothes! That’s why they take up so much time to wash and put away - I love your storage closet! I’m the UK I have a 1935 home and the only storage I have is under ten stairs! Love your channel x

[@skylarswope8678]

I love all your videos and they always give me the motivation to get up and clean and do different things around the house and you always give great advice and great ideas to change up things❤️

[@melodywilley7623]

Your channel is one of my favorites keep up the amazing work!!!!

[@KrystalChenet]

Omg!! That is so me! Every. Single. Thing you just said about being clean is 100% how I feel and I get so frustrated too! It gets so overwhelming too. I have 5 kids and a small house, so it's cluttered anyway but never seems as clean as I want or thought it actually was, especially when people are stopping by. Ugh!

[@taradickerson965]

It is so interesting to me that you sweep instead of vacuum your hardwood floors. and you don't have a Dyson cordless vacuum! Most of the other channels I watch do. I find it refreshing to see something different!!

[@susanm2525]

Hi Joanna, another great video! I feel the same way with too much stuff latley and have done a whole house declutter. Feels so much better afterward and you realize you have way more stuff than you need and dont even use. Love watching your videos!

[@Allaloves]

I am also cleaning a lot with two kids so I understand, and yes, schedule really helps, because this way you don't have to keep in your mind all the tasks and you see easier what is more important at the moment 😉 and do not compare your house to others. You are unique so stay yourself 🤩

[@carolynshane295]

I completely relate!! 🙌 it’s discouraging at times. Decluttering is probably the most helpful tip but you’ve already been doing that so that’s a great start!! I think the biggest thing for my family is making sure we all get in the habit of putting things back where they belong *right away*. (Key word right away lol). It takes getting used to especially if you aren’t used to doing it that way but that has helped so much with our random clutter. Also if you put it in the same place each time so things are less likely to get lost 😅 (which is also an issue for us). You are so real and it is so refreshing. Congrats on your success after just one year on KZbin!! Here’s to many more successful years!! 🥳

[@miasmommee867]

Love the look on your face when you mentioned comments about your kids helping out more. Hilarious!! I’ve been known to make the same face!

[@jenwright2998]

In all seriousness, I actually LOVE doing the kids' laundry and putting it away very neatly and organized. It's the same feeling I get when packing lunches...it's like an extension of taking care of them. Plus, getting dressed and having everything ready/knowing where everything is is so satisfying. :)) My laundry on the other hand...

[@nicolehumphreys3376]

I am 100% with you. I love taking care of my kids. My oldest and 13 and 14 and packing up snacks for after school sports and lunches etc is a way to show love. Adding in special treats etc. They will only be ours in our homes for so long .❤

[@melaniehutcheson5075]

I think your house looks perfect! It has the best feel to it, out of pretty much all the houses I watch on youtube. We have similar taste (I even see things I own in many episodes 😅), so I'm a huge fan to say the least lol. You should be proud of yourself! You have the best attitude towards not only cleaning, but caring for your family. Love your channel!

[@lashundrawilliams2894]

I love your videos so inspiring. And yes I always rinse my dishes first

[@natashaslipscomb9355]

Christmas! I can't do the emoji.... Girl I feel you with having to much to do and not feeling like anything is getting done. I have come to realize that as bad as I would like to have a Pintrest/KZbin worthy home, I am just not that chick, so as you have said in other videos GIVE YOURSELF GRACE! You and your family live in your home, with living comes messes. Embrase the mess and do what you can. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS BECAUSE OF YOUR TRUTH.

[@antnyhay]

I use my husbands KZbin, but my name is Sarah Beth.. and I’ll just say I’ve been watching for about a year and I’ll just say... I absolutely love you and your precious family! I’m glad your house doesn’t stay spotless all the time because we wouldn’t get to watch you!! I appreciate your rawness. I am in love with your home and it gives me so much motivation!! And my biggest thing I love is your love for Jesus!! Thanks for being you and sharing your life❤️❤️.

[@barbgardner5722]

Christmas!!!!🎁🎁🎁🎁! Always love your videos! Yes! I always pre wash my dishes! Your house is great! It’s hard with small kids but I promise you/ it does get easier as the years go by!!! Happy Holidays!!!⛄️⛄️

[@Tameker6]

Girl even as a minimalist (in progress) my house is a mess too. I was just sick and had a sick 9 month old. My house is literally trashed right now and i don't know if i should record how it looks and show me cleaning it. I found that some people who are also minimalists aren't s forgiving, but a lot of them don't have kids. We just do the best that we can. You are killing it, also your house is very beautiful, don't stress yourself out too much to keep it clean.

[@tiffanyemerson9775]

I also prewash my dishes before loading the dishwasher! Don’t be so hard on yourself, your children won’t remember the state of your home, they’ll remember the memories that were made there ❤️. Your home is beautiful by the way!

[@angelinthemissionfield]

I'm so glad I found you on KZbin!!! I feel the same way about my kids helping and tasks like putting away their laundry. I wanted to encourage you in a way that I found balance with this: I have a small dollar tree basket for each of my kids that when I sort out their clean laundry I put their undies, pjs, and socks in the basket for them to stuff in their dresser and I put away the hanging stuff (shirts, pants, and shorts). Maybe you can find some release in that too. It gives them some responsibility but I also get my perfectly organized closets. Again, I'm so glad I found you! I relate to you so much!

[@alondra_hdz]

thanks for all the motivation! love love lovee your videos 💓

[@AleahMartins]

The kids drawers look SO good! 😍

[@laurenmacavoy3223]

My parents have ALWAYS pre-rinsed the dishes. So, now I do it too. Haha. Just makes them feel cleaner😊 loved the video!

[@marie-soleildobie984]

You were so funny with your "explanation" for your wardrobe. Yes, I pre-wash Them, otherwise it's discusting and it makes the machine work 2x for nothing. Go Girl 💕

[@jesrobinson6049]

This is awesome I love how you are real with your like before and afters because not everyone is perfect so I like how you are honest instead of the other youutubers that aren't true to what they're house looked like before they clean I love you channel

[@karlassweetlife]

Girl I get it! I use to do it all and now I have them help to put away their clothes and I will tidy up when I see it needs it. But I think your kids might surprise you! I know mine do and they actually put their clothes away nicely, most of the time. ;) I will hang their clothes on the hangers and then they actually hang the clothes on the rod. And it really helps me. It’s literally the little things that help.

[@JENAluke92]

Christmas 🥰 I’ve recently just started following you and you have given me so much motivation to clean my house, organize!! I’m currently 29 weeks pregnant, so I’m in my nesting stage so I absolutely love watching your channel!!

[@CarryGrace]

My kids would love it if I put their laundry away for them.😊 If you enjoy it, keep doing it.

[@kymwilson3995]

Christmas. 🤗 Thank you for sharing. Very motivating!

[@lilmamacolie]

I love your videos they always make me wanna clean my house..

[@keflemin]

Christmas!! 🙌 Still watching all your videos. 😆

[@catandcourt3335]

Christmas!! My favorite emoji is 🥴 haha I think it is so funny 😂. Also I love your positive attitude and you always make my day when I watch you and I don’t come for cleaning motivation, I just come to see your uplifting attitude and also to the see the cleaning. Love you Joanna❤️❤️

[@joyinallthechaos]

I feel ya girl. I have 7 kids and there is ALWAYS some mess some where. Enjoy them because no grandmother has ever wished they could go back and clean, they wish they could go back and enjoy their kids little just a bit more. I know its hard momma the days are long but the years are truly short. ❤️

[@carascott9452]

You have a gorgeous home but most importantly you have a gorgeous family. As long as they are your focus everything else will happen as and when you have time. Remember, people visit to catch up with you, not to inspect how clean your home is. I'm guilty of liking things just so which is hard to change but as long as you are happy the cleaning will happen.

[@ayeshatariq1368]

Our house maintainess is just adorable..... 🥰♥️

[@mwcorner3854]

hai joanna.. its good to see your video again.. may i suggest about your cleaning towels in the drawer? perhaps you can roll them than fold like that.. its more easier to take and more organize.. love you.

[@tamarben-or7944]

You dont need to apologize all the time! Your house is not messy at all ... ❤️

[@Maria-zc7pn]

Hi Joanna. Totally love your cleaning videos. Good job👏

[@sondrasix5503]

You are an amazing mom and person 💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@mariewalker1898]

Dont feel bad. We all have those days where it feels like the house is always dirty no matter how much we clean it. Its funny i was just saying the same thing last Sunday. Stick with it your not alone and you are doing a great job, thats what i have to tell myself daily.

[@brittanybabiiee1426]

You got so much done! And I 100% get what you mean about you always feel like your house is messy no matter how much you clean! I’m the exact same!! It’s so stressful, i mop and vacuum every.single.day.!! Because I have dogs and no matter how much I clean that day I no the very next day I have to do it all over again 😫 but we all do the best we can, that’s all that matters!! Always looking forward to your videos 💕💕

[@ashleycontreras9893]

Love tucked sheets!🙂

[@maryannbosse9744]

Christmas 💞

[@amycarroll7751]

Christmas! I don't have an emoji but you are far stronger than you know, I am glad that you are secure enough to say hey this is getting to be a bit much. It is hard in the day and age to admit we are not perfect and hopefully you can find ways to lighten your load. God bless you!

[@karlassweetlife]

Girl it’s ok!! You’re doing your best! A routine does help me with TRYING to keep up with my house. I know you’ll figure it out cause your bad a like that! 😘😘 hugs to you girl!

[@vanessadoull3474]

Team tuck for the sheets 🙋‍♀️with hospital corners, because that is how we did it in cadets and it just became a habit. I agree that it feels cozy! :)

[@rachelharris358]

Christmas 🎄 (usually I’ll listen to ur videos a few times on repeat while cleaning :) )

[@1naturalbeauty]

I am the same way about pre-rinsing my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. I’m also the same when it comes to what you said about control and organization; I struggle with letting my kids do and help more 😩

[@kayrussow8517]

It's hard giving up control when it's been part of you for a long time,. I'm the same way. Just think Baby Steps from "What about Bob" 🤣 / I go with the flow on having the house ready .. I'm not selling the house, so they aren't seeing it they are seeing me (let them judge, love in the home is far better than a clean one)... I love tucked! 🛏️❤️❤️ cuddl dud sheets in the winter (with down comforters and flannel duvets)... Hubby likes to have his feet hang off end of the bed of that gets to be interesting lol - but I need my warmth. ❤️🔥 Looking forward to the *loooong* awaited home tour 🥰🎄💕

[@KrystalChenet]

Christmas! Ummm......I have lots of favorites haha 🤣🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙄😘😊❤ lol!

[@ayeshatariq1368]

Always ur videos are just more than love♥️♥️🥰😘

[@ediehunt5073]

Girl we have all been there...I'm a neat freak and I struggle too. BTW I love your videos 😁

[@bettymarler9999]

To Joanna and all the mamas killing it out there... STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE HOUSE!!! You have happy families and kids who know they are first on the list. Enjoy your family and if someone comes to the house and judges you, drop them. You are awesome ❣️❣️❣️ Joanna, you are truly amazing. 20k people agree with me, you got this girl ♥️

[@meplusyouplusthem6798]

Girl, you and I are from the same mold! I feel the same way you do about the house! I also have four kiddos and just so many people doing so many things that it seriously seems IMPOSSIBLE to keep up with things! One room gets cleaned while another gets thrashed. Then you clean the thrashed one and the one you had just cleaned gets dirty again. Like around and around. I get you!!

[@naomiestrada57]

I always find your videos satisfying 😭

[@trinettajohnson4966]

I wash rinse my dishes before I put my dishes in. It keeps the drains from clogging, plus like you said if I don't have to run it everyday.

[@U9Daddy]

Christmas🥵. Hi there! I think your home is beautiful and you have a great work ethic! You’re doing a great job! I’m glad your house gets messy so I can watch you clean it. Your “messy” is my “clean.” -Dawn Longest

[@camilaamancio9610]

Bom trabalho ❤❤❤❤ Muito linda sua casa😙😙😙

[@Moonstar_782]

I agree with you 150% on putting away and organizing the kids stuff. I’m the same way. Whenever I have my daughters help me put their stuff away they don’t fold the clothes very well and just stuff it in the drawers and just throw the shirts on the hanger and throw it in the closet. I love them to death but it just bothers me so much. Tucking in the sheets. Same thing I’m the same way but I just started it recently especially with the flat sheet. It definitely keeps the warmth in throughout the night. And it makes the bed look a lot better.

[@mermeow]

Life happens. Dirt happens. Don't fret so much. Compared to my house, yours is spotless. ;)

[@Isna4727]

I feel the same about always having a mess! My son has his own chores, but I can't even start working if I see dirty dishes or something out of place from my desk at home. My friend says I may be a control freak, but I just can't stand having things out of place!

[@brittsun21]

We do a daily one room clean on a weekly basis.. and one weekly deep clean task like wash doors, wipe lights, clean switches, clean rugs. I pre-rinse dishes because it's better for your dishwasher, but they make them now that can alleviate all foods on your dishes... its crazy!

[@gailharden2586]

Christmas! 🥰 My master bedroom is same way. It’s in the back of house, too easy to just close the door and hide the mess! Thanks for the motivation!

[@lisabailes1065]

Christmas ❤️ - my favorite

[@tinaspencer3509]

Oh Joanna please don't be so hard on yourself. You are Amazing! My house is a disaster and I dread people coming over so I understand completely how you feel. I am slowly going through my whole house decluttering and organising, it's taking longer than I hoped it would but it needs to be done. I am learning though that once an area us sorted I need to build keeping it that way into some sort of daily or weekly routine. I'm still working on what sort of routine works best for me and my family but I will get there and so will you. What works for one person will not necessarily work for someone else. You need to find a routine that works for you and it will take a few weeks of hard work and making yourself do it before it becomes habit ❤ As to your kiddos helping more, again I understand that it's easier to do it yourself and your kiddos are still quite young, my two are 9 and nearly 12. I have started getting them to help me more with things around the house, but we do it together. I feel like if I don't show them how to do it now then when they get older they will struggle with organising and keeping things tidy because they were never shown how. Loved your video as always, don't try and be like anyone else, just be you after all you are the best version of you and that's all you need to be 💖

[@marie-soleildobie984]

I love Christmas 💕🎉

[@Moonstar_782]

The dishwasher situation: I rinse the dishes as well just to mainly get the big stuff off and then I load the dish washer right away and I run it twice a day. 1st run is the breakfast dishes and the lunch dishes and the 2nd run is at the end of the night for all the cooking/dinner dishes.

[@TMK1971]

Girrrll my husband has a chair! Right now it looks like yours in my room my cats love its nice and comfy 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ it drives me insane lol he just piles that oh and next it to it is a coat rack piled 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I wished could post a pic to make you feel better 😂😂😂

[@allyj883]

In my sweet little guest house, we dont have a dishwasher, but my husband and I have a system and trade off cleaning the dishes :)

[@katiadesjardins6989]

I quick quick wash with soap my dishes before puting in the dishwasher ;) God bless xx

[@heatherlongmore5831]

I feel this so deeply!! Idk how I let it get like that, but so long as it’s sanitary my stressor areas (main areas) are clean I can deal with it

[@miasmommee867]

Hi, back again. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Your like a Laundry Ninja!!!

[@dawnnoele]

Merry CHRISTMAS to your family! This is my favorite (and most used) emoji...🤦🏼‍♀️ also this one...🤣

[@melanievenanzio4845]

I love doing it for my kids also. I know they appreciate it. They do stuff around the house but always ask if I can help organize.

[@lisabaldwin3790]

🌲☀️thank you for the cleaning motivation!!

[@amandafox8589]

I always pre-rinse my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. My clutter room is the master bedroom also or behind our couch. Christmas🎄🎅

[@paulamulero1845]

Christmas! 🎄 this is my fav emoji for the holidays❤️

[@Selledeshiro]

First, you have a beautiful home!! 😊 I rinse my dishes first all the time before putting them in the dishwasher so the food don’t get stuck in there & smells. I love Christmas & 💜. I’m a working mom & it’s so hard to keep up with everything clean because life happens sometimes but it’s ok, we can only do so much, as long as the kids are healthy!! 🥰💕

[@stephaniehollmer1011]

Christmas 🐞 Love your channel ♥️

[@sanjaetoile917]

I clean all the time, I work and every day after work I clean, mainly the same thing over and over again - kitchen, toys and pick up living room - cleaning is never ending and I would appreciate someone giving me a good system 🤗 And yes, I have friends who like clean once a week and every time you come over, the frikin house is clean 😩

[@brittsun21]

I grew up in a family of 6 as well, and my mom split the chores up for us kids.. but it wasn't crazy. I had the living room (dust, vacuum, pick up, and the stairs), my older sister had family room and one bathroom (the basics), my younger sister had the dining room and other bathroom (the basics) and my brother did outside chores with my dad. We had our own rooms and my mother would do laundry and fill in random chores. Kitchen was cleaned nightly after dinner by all of us. Every Saturday, we deep cleaned our chore and my mom would switch it up on occasion if needed. It really worked amazing.

[@heidil5955]

Loved it as usual girl!!!! 🥰🥰

[@carylingerfelt1002]

I just love your house it’s Gorgeous ❤️