I am a hoarder. I admit it. But watching your videos has motivated me to start getting rid of things. I put at least one box of stuff at the curb every week. (It actually dissappears!) So, thank you so much for helping others and ME!
@adrabruzzese7610 Жыл бұрын
That's wonderful! Baby steps is the best way to do anything that's difficult. Hope you are making more progress.😊
@shannonwolf7188 Жыл бұрын
@@adrabruzzese7610 I am! 4 boxes going out tonight! Thank you 😊
@adrabruzzese7610 Жыл бұрын
@@shannonwolf7188 good for you! It must feel like a weight being lifted off your body and home.
@sam12587 Жыл бұрын
These videos are helping me get rid of stuff I inherited from deceased loved ones that I was over whelmed with. It’s also helping my kid a little as he is very clingy to objects. Like saving ten empty Kleenex boxes just because. No planned craft or anything.
@oliviaw5132 Жыл бұрын
I'm proud of you!!! Keep up the good work!!!
@surtu9221 Жыл бұрын
Please let these people know that the whole internet is rooting for them to be successful.
@marjoriecross3903 Жыл бұрын
Think you all doing great..sling it spin it and break it! Someone pays for it one way or another!
@billrobbins5874 Жыл бұрын
Amazing what you accomplish yourself in a day! 👍👍
@jonathancauley5345 Жыл бұрын
Yea, please do let them know!
@michelec4042 Жыл бұрын
Was coming here to comment the same thing! They are doing great and helping us (the viewers) learn by allowing the filming.
@carolg.6838 Жыл бұрын
Go homeowners! Good for you. My condolences on your losses.. Thanks Mr. Magic Clean and those who helped.
@mariajhanley517210 ай бұрын
This probably sounds weird but I am disabled and things do not get done as quickly, as often or as good as they used to. I find that if I watch and listen to you cleaning it helps motivate me to clean because I don't feel alone. It's like we're cleaning and getting chores done together. I'm very appreciative that you do this for others and us. Has anyone else experienced this?
@Kristemamber815 ай бұрын
It's called body doubling and it definitely helps😊
@KittyMontrealPar4 ай бұрын
Same here
@KaeldreaRose4 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I went through 'the yarn hoard' while this video was on, and managed to set aside three 30 gallon trash bags for donation. Just having someone there to help 'keep me company' is a game changer for getting me to be able to do any kind of chore.
@DonnaDishong3 ай бұрын
Yes indeed! I am going through the same thing and listening to him is a game changer for me and my ability to get things done has improved. I’m not so overwhelmed because I’m taking it a puzzle piece at a time. We’ve got this! Best wishes and positive energy from someone who understands where you are coming from.
@monayu9492 ай бұрын
If only we could speed ourselves up like on the video.
@ShellyS2060 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this channel, this is what "Hoarders" SHOULD have been!Not in your face, "we gotta make folks look bad, pay attention to us."But real, true HELPING. (Also, i really like the chimpmunks voices) I am so PROUD of this couple. Please let them know there is people all over the world that are wishing them the absolute best life. Question tho, who will help them take out the BIG bags?
@momkatmax Жыл бұрын
All the family and friends should support all the positive steps they are making. But sadly, I would bet a wooden nickel they will be too "busy". Just one Bag Day every week is an important service for them.
@visuallyoriented Жыл бұрын
That doesn't sound like the Hoarders I've seen on A&E. I've watched dozens of Hoarders episodes and every one I've seen, the on-site psychologist and cleanup crews do their best to be very understanding to the families involved. They know it's a problem rooted in loss and hardship, and they give the families aftercare in form of therapy and organizing assistance. They also bring in friends and family when available to explain to them that it's not just the hoarder being "lazy". I have yet to see a psychologist or cleanup manager on that show who isn't empathetic.
@carrie3206 Жыл бұрын
@@momkatmax100% what I was thinking
@wanderingchook1193 Жыл бұрын
I reember he said in a previous episode that he has stored a bunch of wolves in a tub, all they will have to do is open the tub of wolves and they will take the bags out for them.
@maryw2870 Жыл бұрын
I like the british hoarder series much better.
@andreareed2177 Жыл бұрын
Another piece of advice I heard was “The person you lost is not in these objects. They are in your heart. Let the object go and keep them in your heart.”
@KarenMartinez-bt9uy Жыл бұрын
You have no idea how much your videos have helped me. I think I’m a borderline hoarder and you’ve helped me de hoard a couple of my rooms. I started by making myself remove something every time I enter the room. Slowly it got smaller and smaller. What helped was not concentrating on the entire room but maybe a foot wide section at a time. Thank you for explaining it over and over. It needs to be said and people need to listen. You are just the best! Love you so much and love all you’re doing to help people like me.
@TiptonMama Жыл бұрын
I agree he's making a big difference and hopefully helping to destigmatize the illness. Mentall illness is so misunderstood as it is, and people are so judgmental, almost to the point of it being pathological itself. It's gotta feel good to help people, one or two at a time, but so frustrating to be constrained to helping only one to two people at a time. At least that's how I feel regarding other kinds of mental illness that i better understand. Regardless, I'm proud of you. Every step forward is a step in the right direction! And every step to understanding what caused you to start hoarding is a step toward healing, too. And remember, if you ever stumble, don't fret. You haven't failed. You just need to pick yourself up, and get back at it again! You got this. One step at a time. One day at a time. You are doing it. I wish you all the best, I know you're working hard for it.
@valtaylor2574 Жыл бұрын
You got this! Yesss! Working thru the piles here as well.
@margaretstephens6649 Жыл бұрын
Bite sized chunks to sort out, just a little every day.
@SophiaBreeze-Boa Жыл бұрын
Good for you! You got this!
@marysnyder2654 Жыл бұрын
I love your idea of removing something each time you go into a room!
@BobbysGirl19739 ай бұрын
OMG--I just watched about 10 minutes of a channel called "Filth" (Episode 28) and I am totally appalled!! I shouldn't have even gotten THAT far, as when she started she was saying how she sprays any friends down before they come in her home, and when her family comes over they are "allowed" to pee in her toilet but they are NOT allowed to poop--she will take them to the gas station. I should have turned it off then, but I wanted to see her at "work". She went to a lady's home, probably a level 4- hoarder, and she was absolutely horrified. She just kept making nasty faces and putting this woman down time after time. I felt so bad for that woman I wanted to cry. God really Blessed this world when he put YOU here!! So compassionate, non-judgmental and funny. THANK YOU for being YOU!!!
@LokiOdinssnn Жыл бұрын
Your channel is a million times better than the tv shows that basically bully and makes a circus out of people. Thank you!
@wendygrelik6373 Жыл бұрын
Love the way you described all our extra “stuff” as an unwanted guest and to just get rid of it! So true!
@TerryProthero Жыл бұрын
I think of it like space in a retail store or a warehouse. That square footage has value. So, each item needs to justify it's existence if it's going to use up valuable real estate. And by thinking of it this way, I have not only made my home more livable but more functional as well. It's actually improved my standard of living.
@bitrudder3792 Жыл бұрын
I like that “unwanted guest“ idea also! And I find that I need different mindsets for dealing with different kinds of stuff. I’ve done a great job over the years of getting rid of excess stuff, and putting the useful stuff away in ways that make it very easy to access and put away again. Adding shelves and hooks in cupboards, for example, & trying to avoid putting one thing behind another if at all possible. I’ve used anger, joy, “bless the world,” finding the right recipient, “my home is my spa/health resort,” composting, repurposing, choosing the best recycling options, boldly trashing things in Annoyance with bossy elite globalists who want to tell me how to be sustainable (Oddly in direct opposition to my basic values), decorative editing, “don't give me gifts,'' and all of them continue to serve me in different ways. I like the “unwelcome guest“ idea for the area that I want to change from storage area to a more multi functional combination of necessary storage and activities that look a bit too ''much'' for me to want to have in other places. I physically cannot get rid of all that I want to get rid of to create the perfectly aesthetic space I desire, because those things need homes and I don’t want to crowd other spaces in my house. But in order to make it feel spacious and easy and calm, I have to mentally release a hobby I feel obligated to, but isn’t sparking joy, and I think this will be a helpful strategy to go with. I may have invited it, but it out stayed its welcome! A couple of other hobbies need some trimming, but they are the reason for the space as well as needing it for necessary storage.
@joutoob9 Жыл бұрын
This works best if you spinkick it through the window.
@heatherrohde6541 Жыл бұрын
The fact that these people trusted you to handle their possessions and make decisions about what to throw away is a huge character reference for you.
@brendasmiley6128 Жыл бұрын
Dude my husband called from work and asked a color preference. I told him maroon and he later told me he got me the "oh look more dishes" shirt!!!🥳🥳🥳
@MidwestMagicCleaning Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️👊
@Jennifer-nz2ss Жыл бұрын
I too an obsessed with dishes!
@wolfe6220 Жыл бұрын
I hate dishes, but if I do them while wearing the shirt, I can pretend I'm dish washing Johnny from Austin.
@patriciafry863411 күн бұрын
My husband and I oversaw the cleaning out of his sister and husband’s Level 9 hoard in a NYC apartment. She let us do it because she needed a wheelchair and could no longer get up to the first floor. We advanced the funds and did pay quite a bit of $ which was reimbursed from the sale of the co-op. The trick was my husband and other sister were with her at new rental with elevator to receive furniture, and I (washing and directing) was with the four guys cleaning out the apartment. We promised her most possessions would be sent to storage (and were, by movers) but without her there able to throw away tons of mouse-covered garbage. The worst was using oven-cleaner on the walls to get rid of the grease. Open cans full of black stuff in the fridge, etc. etc. So impressed by what you and your daughter were able to accomplish for these people.
@dianeparker4695 Жыл бұрын
Whenever someone mentions giving me a gift. I always remind them that if I have to find a home for it, I don't need it. Give me a gift card, bird seed to feed the outside birds, and other ideas like that.
@NatalieJ225 ай бұрын
Same. I don’t really want or need random things. If there’s a specific thing I want I will give those ideas but otherwise just give me gift cards to a store I like and I’ll be happy. I’m over having random junk in my house
@loveandlight44404 ай бұрын
Yes, I tell people that I don't need more stuff. I'm trying to get rid of stuff.
@Coffeecup.0110 Жыл бұрын
It’s so cool that the residents are taking so much initiative! Go them!!! 👏👏👏👏👏❤️
@NiNitosix Жыл бұрын
Really shows how much they wanted this and how much they appreciate him for helping.
@jonathancauley5345 Жыл бұрын
It is so cool, I love it!!! :)
@aprilsunflower7440 Жыл бұрын
I like your understanding and compassion about hoarding disorders. Its kind of annoying when people say just throw it all away.
@shirleybrewer8921 Жыл бұрын
So true. I’ve had people tell me that and my house is not anywhere near like this. I have a two car garage where only one car fits. It all takes time!
@xannay Жыл бұрын
Exactly. And saying: "Why did you throw away this or that? You should've donated/sold this or that." is equally annoying for me.
@BlueYiperoo Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand clutterers.
@xannay Жыл бұрын
@@BlueYiperoo Thank you for your confession. You do not need to understand them. You can try to help them by trying to sensitively and/or reasonably explain why being more "minimal" in your "material needs" works better for your/human brain/soul/psyche/whatever. However, you can never ever reason with an illness. You can't persuade someone's broken arm to be unbroken as well as you can't explain someone's lack of willing to live due to various things such as hormonal imbalance to exist again out of nowhere.
@aprilsunflower7440 Жыл бұрын
@@xannay Yes that too. He has a limited amount of time to get through a lot of stuff and that's already overwhelming.
@AnnaSolo93 Жыл бұрын
I am completely shocked and impressed with the progress these people have made in their home. It's emotionally and physically exhausting and likely goes against every habit they have built up for a very long time. It's incredible, and I really hope they continue. I guess you did alright, too, Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiid Rock or whatever your name is lol. You're awesome 👍
@bodaciousmo Жыл бұрын
This is the loudest I’ve laughed at an intro name yet. The suspense was killing me!
@juliem.679 Жыл бұрын
House-cleanin' Johnny: Find-The-Floor Tour 2023.
@junoantaresofficial Жыл бұрын
It is extremely impressive to me how determined they are to make this change happen.
@dispatch911comm Жыл бұрын
This will probably never be read, but I’m putting it out to the universe. THANK YOU! You’re humor and your kind heart are inspiring. I suffer, mostly silently, from similar anxiety/panic situations and I feel like I’m losing my mind sometimes. Thank you for your transparency, and “in your face 😂” directness and sarcasm. It brings things back down to earth for me! I love it! 😂🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 😊
@brendarose3941 Жыл бұрын
Your comment was read. And you and your feelings matter. I hope you are able to work through your emotions and find happiness and peace in your life. I completely agree that this podcast is wonderfully entertaining. I admit I was the person who didn’t understand that hoarding is a medical condition. And I found it very frustrating that people wouldn’t just clean their own homes. I have learned an enormous lesson and have empathy for anyone going through this. Peace and happiness to all.
@ladysarcastro8101 Жыл бұрын
Your message is still being read and heard. You are not alone. Though we are probably miles apart and may never meet, know that I am thinking of you. There are herbal remedies that can ease the panic until you find the right help for you. We all need help somewhere on life's journey
@lisawhitehall18709 ай бұрын
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@katiekofemug27 күн бұрын
a year later -- still being read and good vibes for you being offered! I, also, love the "in your face" humor here, perspective does help.
@QuivaRPG Жыл бұрын
One of the things I've found when cleaning up a hoard (and I've done a fair few) is, unless you have a team of 20 people who are all on the exact same page and have endless time to fetch and carry, you cannot, CANNOT concern yourself with "someone could use this" or "recyclable" categories. If that's a huge worry, bag the items going out of the house in clear trash bags. Even better, rent a dumpster and don't worry about trash bags at all. Fill garbage cans with stuff, bring those cans to the dumpster, and dump them in, loose. I promise you, with 100% certainty, that the stuff in that dumpster WILL be gone through. The homeless, sanitation workers, neighbors, or those who make a living dumpster diving, people will absolutely "rescue" good, usable items from that dumpster.
@SIC647 Жыл бұрын
The captions alternately captured the sound of the vacuum as ["Thank you"], [laughter] and [music]. How poetic 🤭
@marie-clairecorbeil307511 ай бұрын
I love you so much ! Your intelligence , your sensibility , your understanding , the way your brain works so wonderfully. The love you have for your family. Your cats and dog. The people you are helping. You make me laugh. You make me cry. You make beauty in every ways You give me faith in humanity. You help me recover. Altough i am a warrior myself , i am not alone.
@tracyplath86311 ай бұрын
These whole room unpacking videos are like an archaeological dig. You can actually see the layers of time in the sort of things that were thrown in. It looks as though this room was once a sort of multi-media room with its computer gear, television, and movies/music discs. Really hoping that the good thing you helped kick off here continues and they're able to use these rooms as restful and productive parts of their home once again.
@kfaul2 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in a hoarder house. My siblings and I call the way that the piles shift around on their own the "crapalanche". One room in our house was completely inaccessible because the crapalanche blocked the door. Same technique you used - you push the door then sneak your hand around the back and shove things out of the way while pushing on the door some more. You have great technique!!
@LeoInAMillion Жыл бұрын
If you don't mind me asking, do you keep your own home very clean and decluttered because you grew up in such adverse circumstances?
@rebeccaconlon9743 Жыл бұрын
@@LeoInAMillionI'm curious too
@anndrothler320 Жыл бұрын
I just wonder how it gets spoiled up behind the door? Is it because so much stuff up high collapses into the door?
@AN-tt5jy Жыл бұрын
Also grew up in a hoarded home. I'm a clean freak. I get anxious when things start piling up. Cleaning helps manage that. But I appreciate this channel. Thanks for helping so many people Johnny spin kick who owns this channel.
@tinekedehaan4449 Жыл бұрын
Ruim je eigen troep op mensen!!!….jullie hebben het ook allemaal zelf binnen gebracht…mijn hemel.
@amandaox Жыл бұрын
I’m mesmerized by your ability to sort through the hoard. I’d be overwhelmed with putting everything in it’s place. Awesome job!
@dogfoodlady173 Жыл бұрын
I know this might sound weird, going to say it anyway, I’m pleased that you exist. Your level of support and compassion makes me feel that there is hope for the human race. Sending strength of purpose to this wonderful couple.
@alexac3098 Жыл бұрын
MMC, I cannot stress how VERY VERY therapeutic these last few videos have been. I only wish that you could come back and continue helping and cleaning. I can’t tell you how amazing that would be.
@lorimeadows8165 Жыл бұрын
Yes, as a reward for their hard work it would be great if you could go back and help them clean. It would probably keep them motivated.
@AG-yj1jv Жыл бұрын
Adding another vote! 📢Help them clean more! Help them clean more! Help them clean more!✅️
@drfreud659 ай бұрын
3 years ago, I had to go through my parents' hoarded home. Mama had died and daddy went to a nursing home. My aunt only gave me 25 days to do it. My system had to be: if I saw one treasure in a box, the whole box came to my house to be sorted. I sent 17 contractor-sized trash bags of clothing alone that had been hung on hangers on gas or water lines to secondhand stores. They had a LOT of treasures, but I made one whole room of their house be a trash room because my aunt refused to get any dumpsters. I found mama's crafting stuff was neatly stored in totes and went to elementary schools in my city- I filled 8 contractor-sized bags with just #4 weight yarn alone! I sent a van full of knitting and crocheting pattern books to senior centers. A little history here: mama couldn't get rid of things and daddy was a compulsive spender. They became that way after my adult siblings died 7 months apart. They had so much stuff in their house that the main beam broke and had to be band-aided. Paper and vinyl records were the heaviest things in the house, so I took those things to the basement when that beam broke. I knew I was "churning" the hoard, but I couldn't get mama to get rid of any of it. This house REALLY reminds me of theirs.
@CraftingMom64 Жыл бұрын
It took me 9.5 weeks to clear my mother's hoard. I watched your videos for motivation and ideas on how to keep tackling the items. It was exhausting. I found my dad's college ring. It was worth going through all of it just for that one item. I found so many old family photos tucked into books.
@loriet2349 Жыл бұрын
Confession: I listen to your commentary while cleaning my house. You make me laugh and keep me company as I live alone 😊
@Julie-n9b Жыл бұрын
Incredible job decluttering!! I really appreciate your forethought to maintain this couples’ dignity by discarding their trash in bags. It kept it private from neighbors passing by and a lot more effort than it would take to just dump it into the dumpster container in the driveway. I am so proud of this couple for continuing to work on sorting and disposing of the clutter!!
@momkatmax Жыл бұрын
The lady is getting rid of so much between cleaning visits! Tell her we are PROUD of her ❤
@debmacie1612 Жыл бұрын
This is giving me PTSD flashbacks of my mother’s house on a continual basis. I cleaned, and cleaned, and cleaned. It was like Dante’s circle of Hell. I would clean and 4 months later it looked the same. It was an episode of the Twilight Zone.
@MidwestMagicCleaning Жыл бұрын
I run into that a LOT with family members of hoarders.
@fieryvale Жыл бұрын
That's sad. But at least you can tell yourself that you kept the house from being infested with rats, or catching afire.
@linall2345 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched plenty of hoarders shows that show that some of these folks hate living like this. I too am SO proud of these folks!
@coffeepotmommah7291 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh !!! "You don't belong here, I Do!" Thanks man I needed that.
@christysolange Жыл бұрын
It's not much, but hopefully others will also follow suit and chip in for your travels. Keep spin kicking that filth away, I'll be here cheering you all on! Big love from Japan ♥️
@MidwestMagicCleaning Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
@gulali270 Жыл бұрын
@@MidwestMagicCleaning Dear brother, you have done a wonderful job. What cleaner chemicals have you used? And how can this place be so dirty, why are the people of this house unable to clean it? Please reply, thank you.I also enjoy fixing old things. I like to fix things.
@Peralala Жыл бұрын
@@gulali270Considering 80% of the whole video is him explaining how hoarding disorder works, and how these houses become like this... did you not watch the videos?
@SIC647 Жыл бұрын
@gulali270 I don't know if you have kids and pets. But imagine that someone told you, that you are gross and disgusting for having two kids and a dog. And that you should absolutely abandon them outside. You would be appaled and resist with your every fibre. That is how hoarders often feel about their things: They form an emotional bond with them. That is part of the hoarder disorder. (There are other reasons, but this one is where clinical hoarding differs the most from other causes of hoarding/accumulation). Hoarding is a mental illness. Just like how anorexia or schizophrenia are mental illnesses. These people's mental illness shows through hoarding. Some have physical issues that prevents them from cleaning. But for many the inability to declutter and clean is the very symptom of their disease. The decluttering and cleaning doesn't treat the illness, they need therapy for that. Just like how a person with anorexia doesn't stop having it, just because they eat a meal. So why does he declutter/clean for them (or give an anorexic person food)? Because it can help them have the mental calmness and the physical energy to start working on their issues, be is hoarding or anorexia. (And sometimes it is just a matter of keeping them alive, healthy, and housed).
@gilenasimons708110 ай бұрын
You are such a love and a fantastic coach! Yes! They cleared enough to get their doors open!!! ! Well done they, and you Coach. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🇬🇧
@wendylochrieneehuffman Жыл бұрын
I find it so fascinating how you explain not only what you are doing but also the particular mental health situation and where the home owners are in the recovery process. I also tremendously appreciate how compassionate and supportive you are of the home owners. You ROCK 😅!
@fondaberryhill1982 Жыл бұрын
Watching thus finally got me motivated to tackle my closet. It's a small walk in but you had to stretch to reach inside. It was awful. I couldn't believe the things I had just thrown in there. But I ended up with 3 garbage bags of trash and one large box of trash. 2 bags to donate JUST from the floor! I will tackle hanging clothes tomorrow. Thanks for all you do!
@ScubaFanatic607 ай бұрын
I just finished cleaning out my closet, changing around winter/summer clothes. I am donating a lot of clothes I might have hung onto in the past thanks to motivatin', Johnny here. Still waaaay too many tshirts, but you gotta start somewhere!
@jenniferwinkler8575 Жыл бұрын
You are told constantly how wonderful you are to do this for others, but it is truly one of the most generous things anyone could do to help struggling people live a better life! I know that you battle through health and back problems. I love your vids and they have helped to motivate me to better maintain my home. Thank you for your kindness and humor. There is no better spin kicker on earth!!!!! Keep ‘em coming!!
@triciag3311 Жыл бұрын
I hope these people know that so many people are rooting for them, and we're all so proud of them. Thank you for helping them!
@josephdaly2015 Жыл бұрын
Hey Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiid Rock. You did amazing to get into that room that was blocked and get so much taken out. It’s fantastic that this couple with all their ailments are continuing to go through stuff, long may it continue. Wishing them many blessings. It would be great if you could get back to them in 6 months or so even if it was just to see the progress they continued. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 👏💪👍🙏💐
@colinecleans Жыл бұрын
You are so understanding, yet honest towards the people you are helping. You are a specialized therapist without even knowing. 💪 It's one thing to clean a house full of trash, but it is next level to declutter a room full of stuff that is still usable. You let them be a part of the process. Wonderful. 👌
@mariasant7810 Жыл бұрын
Getting rid of stuff is very liberating . Donate all the stuff you don’t use. Great job ❤️
@momkatmax Жыл бұрын
I'm 66, and we don't have kids. Family photos go to each side of the family. The same with certain family heirlooms, which number less than ten each. The rest I have been taking a hard look at and saying, "Do we REALLY need that?" Fine china set that was used once in 25 years. Books I never have read, and so on. Donate or sell. More room!
@margaretstephens6649 Жыл бұрын
If it is not useful or delightful to look at, let it go.
@loricartwright9841 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your explanations of hoarding and depression. You really help make these issues understandable.
@CyonTrollZ6 ай бұрын
I married into a family of hoarders. Thankfully my partner is very minimalistic and just has ADHD so still a little messy but not bad. But my in laws are closet hoarders, they hide a lot of stuff that they have so it seems like a fairly decent house but every door that’s shut or cabinet is just filled as much as they can. I try to do somewhat monthly cleans where I wipe surfaces and clean floors. The only time I’ve ever thrown something away is if it is actually trash or bad food and even then sometimes I ask. It’s the same with his older siblings and their houses but some worse than others. The last few months I’ve been helping with my brother in laws house as he has my three nieces. In the two months I’ve been helping tidy and contain things to piles or containers they gotten rid of some furniture they don’t need along with three large contractor bags of donations and at least 20-30 bags of trash and I’m very very proud of them. When I help at their house we put on your videos in the background to give us some good humor and interesting background noise. Since I started helping I’ve noticed that they started to declutter and cleanup when I’m not there including setting aside a whole tub of donations of old toys and books they no longer need.
@johannawolf2587 Жыл бұрын
My stepmom was a hoarder. She collected Everything 😮 I would suggest a yard sale and I was quilty by suggesting to throw all away 😢 My bad, it was the tv show that explained how hoarders think of All their stuff. I helped "move" their house so they could "Live" around. Thank you for explaining the Hoarder... I learned "why" and helped when I could. Great clean up 👍😎☮️💖
@lelaine3773 Жыл бұрын
Your genuine kindness and compassion for people is so apparent! I'm glad to see these substantial improvements to their quality of life.
@peggybegin8241 Жыл бұрын
So glad you went back here to help this couple. It's very impressive that they were continuing to go through things. Thank you for understanding, educating and all you did. Praying they keep on this positive road, get healthy and stay safe❤🙏
@missmishpot11 ай бұрын
I feel like since there is a tax box from 2012 and it sits on top of other things, the hoard is much older than you’ve determined from the kitchen. 😢 I can’t imagine how much lighter they’ll feel having some access without a triggering purging. As someone mentioned before, we’re all rooting for you, sweet homeowners! If it helps at all, I am a crafter/artist type too, and when you can diminish the hoard of things you don’t use, you will have better access to your yarn and other craft supplies that will bring you joy. I’m so proud of the progress you’re making, and pray for your strength to continue on. You deserve a healthy, happy home that you can enjoy.
@fionafiona11465 ай бұрын
It's shifted occasion but those dates make the "last attempt" of a given area
@AngieMoore-ps3zz Жыл бұрын
I watched one of your videos for the first time and it was one that you cleaned an elderly’s home for free and it was great!!! Entertaining and impressive. Keep doing what you’re doing. We all need a little help every once in a while and everyone needs some clean in their life. Suck it, dirt!
@kathleensmith796 күн бұрын
The fact that you were able to make an "order to the madness" is what probably inspired the couple to see the light at the end of the tunnell. When you are overwhelmed at the end of the tunnel. God love you for all that you are able to do and with the compassion in which you do the work.
@ellenw8494 Жыл бұрын
What an AMAZING couple: having a history of hoarding, both disabled, and yet they worked to clear out half of that room--wow! Sending them kudos and virtual hugs.
@tklmyfncy03 Жыл бұрын
I just want to tell you I think you are a wonderful person.
@lauriepicerno Жыл бұрын
Even with your understanding of the hoarding disorder and your compassion for this couple I can’t help but think it sometimes takes a lot of restraint to not just sneak stuff into the trash. This couple is very lucky to have your help❤
@sueb222011 ай бұрын
I’m the opposite of a hoarder because every time I get stressed or my depression kicks in I have to declutter. So I go through the whole house and get rid of things. I also go through my wardrobe at the end of summer and winter and if I didn’t wear it that season it goes because I’m not going to wear it next year either. Don’t get me wrong I do have sentimental things but they are either displayed or stored safely ( like my favourite baby clothes my sons wore ). Love how you keep explaining how hoarders think. Education is important and I believe you’re helping more people than you realise by doing your fantastic work. I’ll probably keep saying this but I love your wacky sense of humour. I sit here watching and chuckling away. Thank you.🤩 ❤
@CPaddock Жыл бұрын
They're killing it!!! I'm so proud of all of you putting in your best efforts!! I hope they get to use their rooms how they want again real soon🎉
@Castedlots Жыл бұрын
Yeah the craft room he intends for the little lady will really pay off as a sweet reward for her❤
@pattifromtexas Жыл бұрын
Your helping this couple clean their nome is a sight to behold. Your kind hard work is so sincere, you really are changing their lives. Still so proud of all of your difficult, hard work You are dazzling! Patti
@dvlabsakie3484 Жыл бұрын
Those before and afters made me emotional. Even though you yourself weren't able to go past a level 1 clean, I'm so proud of the residents for being so active in the process, and I have faith that they'll get to a healthy living condition slow and steady! ❤❤
@paulagraham5366 Жыл бұрын
So happy this couple are helping to cure the disorder and throw some stuff out on their own!
@cynthiacollett6233 Жыл бұрын
Your sense of humor is so twisted…really enjoy your show. Don’t know how you do it…the hoarded rooms would make me crazy.
@lindaelick6067 Жыл бұрын
I’m well aware of this disorder, and I think it’s awesome that they are continuing to clean when you are not there. Sending them positive thoughts to continue the good work they are doing!
@suemax2317 ай бұрын
I feel like having a moment of celebration every time the floor becomes vacant. You make this possible!
@amysharp7348 Жыл бұрын
Everybody with me!!!! Let's root him on to go back and do more 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 CHEER MODE:::: IF you can't do it nobody can 🎉🎉 YOU ARE A BEAST. ❤😊
@netamorton4832 Жыл бұрын
I can tell you that I have been sick all my life with various illnesses. I know first hand how the hoarding beings. And I think it’s so wonderful that you do this for people that can’t help themselves or they need a little encouragement to start. By the way, I LOOKED AT THE CARPET! You scared me when that came on then I started laughing. Only you would do such a thing! Lol
@sandyjohnston99882 ай бұрын
I would love an update on this one . Wishing those folks all the good vibes to keep moving forward!
@elizabethpayne53 Жыл бұрын
Your sense of timing for some comic relief is fantastic.
@POLO9999 Жыл бұрын
Hello, i wanted to give an heads up on my current situation. A couple months ago i've asked someone to help me over to start cleaning and removing stuff from my hoarded appartment (i lived with my mother and brother, my mother has been sent to the eldery house due of her degraded health). I've give to that person the free will to clean and remove all unnecessary/broken/junk stuff in the Kitchen. It took her 20 workhours to get this done. Watching your videos or her working helps me to sort the things in the other rooms, judging of my tastes and the will to keep some of my mother's souvenirs but i know i can't keep everything. The good thing is that i can move stuff around in order to declutter the hoard and to make me feel proud of living in that appartment :) (I'm living there for 22 years now, definitely i still have a lot of work to do in order to consider the house "hoardless" but i focus on making the rooms more liveable and functionnal... Also making some of my collectionable stuff on display to look at it and get inspired. Definitely, it has come a long way that i do end up doing some sorting stuff at 2AM.
@JoanieO11 Жыл бұрын
Awesome show and it warms my heart to see a selfless act of kindness! I am so happy that the family is safer now. ❤
@melissamiley2606 Жыл бұрын
After watching this, I got up and cleaned my kitchen thoroughly!!!
@lindawilson4625 Жыл бұрын
This is probably one of the most positive clean ups I've seen. You gave these [ep[e a jump start and they picked up that ball and ran with it. Kudos to everyone!
@V0Y463R Жыл бұрын
Your philosophy about getting rid of stuff even if it hurts and telling the stuff they’re uninvited guests is pretty much the KonMari method but aggressive. 😆 So pleased to see a new vid! I’ve been binging this channel all week while tackling my own hoard.
@natnatnat1989 Жыл бұрын
Here are three things that made me subscribe to your channel: -Your voice, so calming. -Your sarcasm. -No music and no depressing talking (you know how some people use these videos to talk about their depression and problems. Totally valid, but not my thing). Keep the good you job, you and this couple!!🤩 Love from Spain ❤️
@calypso4554 Жыл бұрын
You have a great mindset towards hoarding people. There are some videos on youtube, where hoarders are stripped of their belongings in a couple of days, they are completely overwhelmed, break down and come into an almost empty house with no protection for their souls and minds at all. Terrible, and not helpful in the long term. Thanks for your understanding this! Lots of love and strength to the couple!
@flyingbird9633 Жыл бұрын
tell the owners of this house that a random person on the internet watching your videos is proud of their effort ! no matter how long it takes; they keep sorting and cleaning items when you're gone! the door is open! keep up the hard work. the house owners are making great progress despite their health issues. hoarding is definitely an illness. owners deserve space to really live in their home.
@JudyTeames Жыл бұрын
Your humor always lifts me up. Love your wisdom, cleaning tips and downright stupidiosity. Hoping for your great success.
@Yzarcos Жыл бұрын
I love hearing that they've been making great progress on their own! Really cheering for this couple!
@zannaatje11 ай бұрын
Even if you just reorganised and restacked a lot of the hoard, this is still a miracle being worked. Thank you for the compassion and the explanations.
@lori699 Жыл бұрын
I SAID LOOK AT IT!!! That caught me off guard!!😂 youre so silly and i like it!!! Great job! God bless you and this couple. You have a good ❤!
@santaabolina7235 Жыл бұрын
When my aunt died I was cleaning her flat, she wasn't a hoarder but she was - can't throw it out, I might need it and who knows if I will be able to get it when I need it (problem of many older generation people from soviet country as then you had to have such mindset because it was true). But now you can buy what you need so with time those things just became more and more. She had a lot of shelves and room looked neat but shelves were full. Problems start when you have so many things that you forget you have them. I took care for her when she was alive and she was poor woman, so she wasnt buying for hoarding, I bought her only what she needed, when I decluttered her flat after she died I found so many things she asked me to buy because she didn't know she already had them. Like 3L jar of cinnamon, 1L jar of cloves, 5L of black pepper. I mean they were scattered all over the place in many shelves in small portions like they sell spices in shop. I just put them together becauae I was interested of how mush she actually has. Was enough for a small business. Had several shoe boxes with thread and buttons and she constantly asked me to buy her white or black thread when she needed to sew something, but turns our she already had a lot just deep in shelves and she didn't know that. After that I constantly go through my things every year and declutter as I don't want to end up in same situation as she did.
@marieldavison5121 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sincerely💖 for being so kind to these people and also your patience with the giraffes.🦒
@betsykramer587 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are an inspiration to me. You help out so many and myself. My garage was stuffed with 3 generations of junk. We took 2 full days and decluttered 3/4 of it. Some we could donate (we live in a fairly large city in Ohio), a lot of metal was able to be scrapped, and the rest went to the dump. The feeling of relief is amazing and yes we've got a way to go but what a great start. Thank you for doing what you do for these wonderful people (and me too).
@tamaratamtammorris8151 Жыл бұрын
Holy moly! I can't imagine hoarding a room so much that you can't even open the door to enter that room. Bless you for your hard work, and them for taking the steps they need to take in order to make their home livable again
@kristinataddei8138 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being sooo respectful and truthful about how you just can't come in, and start throwing things away....there can be important papers like (car titles) or old pictures (from1912) mixed in with everything....you rock, dude!!!...love all your "round kick" references.... hilarious!!!...but more importantly your really educating us on what hoarding really stems from....sooo crucial in order for the judging to stop....and healing to begin!!!....
@antiantipoda Жыл бұрын
I love, LOVE, how you don't guilt your audience into subscribing. I am in Brazil and 5 bucks is actually a good chunk of change, like a meal in a restaurant or something like 6 pounds of pasta in the supermarket. Thank you for understanding.
@vasilikikayafas84365 ай бұрын
This is great to hear that they are doing this and that they are doing these things to help in their road to recovering. Prayers that they stay with it!
@gata1887 Жыл бұрын
The amount of tubs you found in this room makes me think they did want to organize their stuff but the hoarding problem got si Big they just could not get to it. I am trully rooting for them and hope they can continue the work
@EmilyJeanBlatt3 ай бұрын
“This is my home” feels really powerful. I needed to hear that suggestion. 🙏 thank you for all you do.
@bettyparker3317 Жыл бұрын
You da best, son! When that organ appeared, with no warning (that I caught, anyway). I snorted out my nose and scared the cat.😅 When my mom moved a couple years ago, she had many bins and multiple tall-boy dressers, drawers filled with paperwork and old mail FROM THE 1970s!! Bills, cancelled checks, ads-but also a few stock certificates, property titles, and actual cash money (As you discussed) so couldn’t just mass toss. Shredding on home machines would have taken years. Turns out there are businesses that take individual’s papers for shredding, starting at $5. Not as costly as I’d thought. I took 55 pounds of paperwork/mail, many many heavy-duty bags. Cost $40. Worth it, IMO.
@edennis8578 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had no idea. It turns out that there's a place just two blocks from my house.
@Akira_2033 ай бұрын
Your videos are slowly helping me see things from the other side. My spouse is heavy on the ADHD spectrum complemented with slight hoarding tendencies, anxiety, and depression. I’m mostly neurotypical with my own flavor of ptsd and major depression (so far as I know). It’s taken me years to get over the mindset of “this is just lazy”. As a vet, almost any mess can be cleaned and prevented because we’re taught how to do it, but it’s taken me years to realize that that only works for people who are mostly neurotypical. Thanks for what you do. It really is making a difference in the world.
@kmclane12 Жыл бұрын
I’m very proud of them for helping! That is amazing! I pray they keep it up. Also, please make sure you get your time for self care too! Thank you for all your help and support of these people. Blessings and Peace ✝️❤️
@cathyprosser1050 Жыл бұрын
I wish you could have stayed with them for a while longer simply because progress was happening and your unique ways of doing things was apparently very inspiring for the homeowners. Folks closer to them may have just fussed at them too much and exhibited little or no understanding of the underlying issues. To have this really nice guy come in and do what all you did without judging or complaining or basically telling them to "suck it up" and do better was a huge gift. I applaud your efforts, your work ethic, your willingness to help even though it may only be for a short span of time. You helped make these folks' lives a little bit better and that is commendable 👏👏💖
@lysem4392 Жыл бұрын
I'm only part way through. I too have hoarding disorder and severe mobility issues. I'm also getting at the stage of life where I realize I don't have years and years ahead of me, so it's a bit easier for me to start getting rid of things. There are so many projets that have become impossible for me to undertake. However, I haven't reached the stage where I can put good things into the garbage. Once in a rare while, if I think a member of my family might want something I will offer it to them. If they don't want it, I will set it aside to give to charity. I have been destitute at times, and these places have sometimes been my salvation. But the donations have to be clean and in immediately usable condition; I don't know of any charity that will accept torn clothing for example (besides, if it's old cotton sheets or t-shirts you have got yourself excellent cleaning rags right there. I hardly ever buy paper towels anymore. Do throw out old things that have polyester in them). Please Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiid Rock, don't hate me for this.
@fieryvale Жыл бұрын
The first step in healing is realizing there's a problem. Now that you've done that, you can take steps towards freedom.
@PredictableEnigma11 ай бұрын
As long as they aren't contaminated, clothes that are just very worn or stained or have holes might still be taken as dog bedding at animal shelters ❤
@lysem439211 ай бұрын
@@PredictableEnigmaEcellent tip. I didn't know that, though I will ask first. Things kind of went the opposite way for me when I adopted my cat from the SPCA. They gave me a thick, clean bath towel of excellent quality, in like new condition except for faint bleach stains and an unremovable name tag (I think it came from her foster home). I'm not proud. Kitty doesn't need the towel, I do. I washed it in hot water and bleach and now I use it. It replaced a worn out towel that has been cut into eight cleaning rags.
@alwaysthesleepless14 ай бұрын
My mum was a hoarder and when she passed away we had to deal with all her stuff on 2 floors. Most of it was good stuff so we gave it to charity. Well done on your clean up job it reminded me of mine. Keep up the good work.
@k.6028 Жыл бұрын
i'd love to see you revisit this house in 6 months to a year so much good progress and so much hard work on their part, i'm so invested in this place!
@sherrygould7139 Жыл бұрын
Patty whacks take up a lot of space for sure. You are a Godsend for the people that you clean for. I love the "Oh look, more dishes" t-shirt.
@dorenedaniels7493 Жыл бұрын
I do hope you see this. I think you are doing a wonderful job and helping people. I love your work and with your family ❤️ God bless you 🙏❤️
@alicemorel677911 ай бұрын
Does anyone else love when the hoover makes that crunchy sound.. you know you're getting all the good stuff when that happens. So satisfying 😀
@hymmj147 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic organ! Wouldn't it be wonderful if one of them (or someone else) could play it again, filling the house with music? 😍
@kericue2065 Жыл бұрын
At 17:52, you were using the suction hose and I was worried because the vacuum brush was sitting on top of the cable. I did that one and the brush ate the power cable and another time it shredded the rubber mat while I vacuumed a corner. Not sure if the brush keeps on spinning when you pull the suction hose out of the vacuum. Love your commentary and sense of humor. I've learned a lot from you. I would say my empathy and compassion has grown from watching your videos. God bless.