Minimalist Clean with Me! (How I clean differently now)

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much for watching!!! You can find details for the workbook here: www.theminimalmom.com/workbook Hope you were able to get a little cleaning done, too!! Dawn

[@karenwilliams5514]

Dawn, Buy OXY clean white revive. It will clean up your sheets and that quilt. I absolutely love the stuff. It works amazing.

[@lavonnibjur]

Just ordered your book. So excited!! Seeing some of the content as you flipped through the book definitely helped me make the choice to finally order it.

[@sbellalopez9284]

Enjoyed this video, I'm still decluterting daily when possible I've tried fly lady some days it's good others it's great, but less stuff sure helps more!

[@patriciarudolph2178]

Just ordered your book. Need to downsize and love your videos. Can't wait till I get your book. Wished that I had known about this while I was raising my 5 sons and couldn't figure out how to keep our 2100 sqare foot home clean and picked up. It was inventory control problems. That and nurturing all the kids in the neighborhood who's moms didn't welcome their friends into their superperfect homes. Thirteen grandkids later and I am working on simplifying my house so I can enjoy them being here.

[@aoifen7289]

Will your book be available on Amazon? I ask because I'm in Ireland.

[@EmilyChandlerj]

"Most days, each room is five minutes away from being company ready." My favorite quote. So so exciting to live in a space like that. Congratulations for doing all the hard work that it took to get to this place.

[@sabl6381]

I'm 32 weeks pregnant with our first baby (a girl!) and this channel is the soundtrack to my nesting. Thanks, Dawn.

[@angelaguerin5175]

Congratulations.

[@cenavisch8888]

Haha same!! I've been watching videos like crazy even though I'm only 21 weeks. 🤔😅💝

[@cenavisch8888]

*cleaning videos

[@dlarsen325]

Cleaning is a breeze without excess stuff to have to pick up, move about, clean around etc.! This alone is 100% a benefit of going minimal!

[@stewarthickman3531]

Hello 👋 Deborah how are you doing?

[@jenniferbrown917]

I want to cry watching this because I feel this way... Days of cleaning just to have it all messy again. I bought your workbook and I'm really looking forward to going through it! I'd love to have a life again where I don't feel like I'm cleaning all the time to keep up.

[@Debberdoon]

You could purchase a duvet cover for the comforter. You’d get a new look and the cover could be washed regularly in your home machine

[@NLY1WAY4U]

And this is an excellent idea!!!

[@ThePrincessSJL]

Duvet covers all the way!!!!!!

[@sanders2378]

This is what we do in the UK 😊

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

That's what I was thinking.

[@irmamarchesan8402]

We use duvet covers in Australia. We sometimes still call them doona covers.

[@bshows14]

We are temporarily living with my inlaws while we are home shopping. My father in law was amazed that I fit all four of our clothes into one closet! I'm so glad I have been decluttering these past few years. Still have some areas to address, (my daughters massive stuffed animal collection), but I am working on it always!

[@prolifemama]

We have a stuffed animal issue here too....times 6 kids hahahahaha! But I blame myself because i loved them as a kid too! Here's what I figure: they genuinely enjoy and play with them. Kids are only "stuffy" little once. I'll put up with it for a few years bc someday they'll outgrow them and I'll miss seeing them lying around 🥰

[@bshows14]

@Amanda Lynn That is what my mom always told me. "One day they won't want to play with that stuff anymore, so let them play with it now." My daughter is 12 and still collects them. We have donated bags and bags of them, but still have WAY more than acceptable. :/

[@garyesue323]

Police like clean stuffed animals to hand out after an accident.

[@kamwendemendez7033]

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[@grey3083]

@@garyesue323 What do you mean?? Confused.

[@traciecarlson4706]

Oh my goodness, I am so using that line on kids this summer. "Anyone who comes back inside has to help clean." Love it!!

[@laurensheldrake2902]

I've started using that this past few months and it works so well!

[@andreatrammell8385]

I wonder if I can use it on my husband!

[@sparklewithsprinkles7470]

I will have to do the opposite! Keep someone outside with the toddlers so o can get things done faster🤣

[@lesmcguire2011]

Put your comforter out in the sunshine for two full days and it will make a huge difference.

[@puppycat9412]

I’ve always wanted a self cleaning house. I think decluttering is the closest thing to it! Your house is lovely.

[@aliciamarin5226]

I really appreciate that you were wearing two different socks. 😁 I also clean on a as-needed basis. Being full-time working parents of three young kids, most of life is "as-needed".

[@TheMinimalMom]

Hahaha, oh my goodness, I didn't realize it until I was editing!

[@jessicakuhn9315]

We all do it! Love the realness.

[@pamelar3257]

I'm always wearing two different socks. I felt "seen" lol

[@NLY1WAY4U]

Funny the things we notice. I noticed 2 white socks at beginning and then the change. She is real!!! Life happens!

[@snowbearty]

It’s rare for us to have matching socks on our feet, so I LOVED this so much!!!

[@sg3252]

I like how genuine you are. You show the real life messes and how you handle them. Which is so relatable to so many people. You make minimalism real and not some picture perfect fantasy that so many minimalist try to portray. Thanks for being real and being you!

[@beckyb8808]

I'm getting tougher, yesterday I rounded up everything my grandkids left 3 yrs ago & took it straight to them. Got my sewing supplies off the floor and into that empty shelf space and let out a big "yay me"

[@kimberlyjennings618]

🎉🎉

[@silverflame_firebug]

100% agree that less inventory makes it easier to clean. If you have to spend a half hour picking up before you can sweep or vacuum it decreases your likelihood of getting started significantly. A lot of what I used to consider cleaning was actually just tidying up. You've been a real Godsend in my life. Thanks so much for your gentle guidance and encouragement. It's made a huge difference to me. ❤

[@bethanyjohnson2501]

I am a homeschooling mother of 7 children, ages 13 down to 3. Until I found you, and Cas from Clutterbug, I felt completely hopeless in ever truly managing my house. I was embarrassed every time someone came to our door, cleaning for company started a week prior, and my laundry room theoretically had a floor, but I hadn't personally seen it in years. Your videos are an answer to unspoken prayers. Within a month I have completely turned my house around. I still have some work to do and ordered your workbook to help keep me on track, but our house finally feels like a warm and inviting home instead of the chaotic mess it has been. Thank you for this ministry. Thank you for being real, for being honest and for helping me give my family the home they deserve.

[@summerccw2592]

I love how down-to-earth you are! And I love seeing tiny messes in your home, like crumbs in your microwave! Haha. My house is currently a disaster, I have way too much inventory, no doubt about it! 3 kids and the youngest is 8 months…toys and clothes are my biggest obstacles. You are so motivating and I can’t wait to start decluttering. I have to take advantage of this emotional detachment I am feeling towards my things, and push on to feel that reward of a peaceful home. PS…thank you for wearing non-matching socks, too. Makes me feel better about myself 🤣

[@helenbuckwalter3955]

I’ve had a cleaning routine for many years. Pick up daily the end of the day and clean one day a week. The day varies as seasons of life change. Once in a while I skip a week now that we are empty nesters. 🥰

[@kelliconlan8133]

Love the clip where Tom is longingly looking in the door at you like a sad puppy. 😆 I'm sure he was just talking to you, but he just looks like he wants in on the "fun" in the bathroom cleaning. Thanks for the laughs Tom!! 😉

[@jukes243]

He needs to use the bathroom.... lol

[@emmaainger7474]

I thought there was a Jack Nicholson The Shinning vibe to it - I digged it!

[@ucfhillcollege8296]

@@jukes243 My thoughts exactly!!!

[@AmiRuth_Treasures]

@@jukes243 Yes! Every time I clean the bathroom, I could swear the smell of cleaners gives everyone in the house the need to go #2.

[@slv6470]

thats the face for me when i had coffee and someone is in the bathroom :(

[@christinaray2645]

Oh, I pull the “come inside and you have to help clean” thing all the time too. In the summer anyway. I think it’s the best “good parent” answer to kids messing up while you’re cleaning. . They’re either getting good sunshine and outdoor play or choosing to help clean and learning that great skill.

[@netamorton4832]

Dawn, you are one of the smartest women I know! Did you read that Tom? Lol. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what I as doing wrong in my house cleaning and picking up! We have to much? Duh, Dawn figured it out and I’m 64 years old and found your channel over a year ago and you have taught me so much about life, house keeping and life!❤️ Thank you! And Tom both!

[@melissaeisener6896]

"Tom chose to go outside too" 🤣 that made me laugh!! I 100% agree with you. Since decluttering over the past seven months or so, I am at a point now that cleaning is so much more manageable.

[@laurenmanley4616]

I'm still reducing inventory...to a point that we're moving to a house more than half the size. I am so excited...just knowing I don't have to have so much stuff. We're empty nester and I wish I'd had you when my kids were small. Life would've been so much less busy and chaotic. Thanks for another great video. I'm still decluttering!!! Yay!

[@izindawo8363]

I think my quest is finding the balance between living more minimalistic and having a cozy house… lately I really felt the need to decorate and enjoy my house. Make it more personal, warm, and inviting.

[@anaalves3658]

I just got rid of a loose leaf tea strainer that just didn't close properly. Then I was contemplating buying a silicone one, but I remembered that I have a Bodum French press, and that I can make the tea in that 😁👍. I am so pleased with myself.

[@rachellelarge3410]

I agree 100% that simplifying makes cleaning SO MUCH easier! Moving things to clean was one of my biggest frustrations and was originally the #1 driving force behind getting rid of stuff! Now I see all the other benefits as well! Thanks for the video!

[@roxanneiten6328]

Yes I can’t wait to declutter enough to get back to enjoying cleaning because I do enjoy it. I am a therapist and I use many of your concepts “just 15 minutes,” etc and they too love the sense of accomplishment

[@pmholli54]

Put the comforter in the sunshine to dry. That works well to “bleach” stained diapers. It should do the same for a white comforter. My daughter discovered that trick for diapers when she accidentally left them on the line too long and they got super white and stain free.

[@charbuske4955]

Sunlight with lemon juice on the stain works so well.

[@TheSwissHillbilly]

But, if you put peroxide on it first to try to lighten the stain, that will turn yellow in the sun. And you cannot get that yellow stain out. I learned this the hard way.

[@lifestylehomestead]

Yes! The sun will bleach many things.

[@alison2984]

Terrible advice... the sun doesn't bleach things it hides the stains as soon as you put it on a long hot wash all the stains will come back up It's very dangerous to do this to reusable nappys/dipers so if you have stains on them it means you haven't washed them long enough, the water wasn't hot enough (40 minimum ideally on a 60 degree's wash) with enough bio detergent and stain remover And if there still stained after the clean cloth nappy recommended... 1 hr pre wash and 2 hr main wash then they need to be bleached sanitised in the washing machine to sanitize them then you need to review your wash routine cos it isn't affective enough If you don't wash nappys correctly you can give your baby rashes and ammonia burns from the urine

[@tracytucker3706]

Hi. Love your content ! I removed rust from carpets without a trace. Peroxide is a bleach. Recommend adding a quarter cup of peroxide to a few drops of dish detergent and scrubbing with a toothbrush. Tip: the mixture loses its oxygen cleaning power if left out for hours and cannot be stored. Small, as needed batches are key and most powerful. You got this! You are MORE than a conqueror! 😇

[@normanschranz4599]

Just found a new way to clean the glass on your oven door. At the bottom of the door there are three slots that you could take a microfiber cloth in a paint stick and get in between the glass. I have also purchased three of your books and have Given to as gifts. I adore you guys.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Well that sound much easier!!! And THANK YOU for gifting our workbook, we are so grateful!!!!

[@amymenjivar3489]

I spent our last snow weekend cleaning the oven and watched KZbin hacks to clean between the glass. Open the warmer/storage drawer and put something up the gap to clean. Rubber band them on whatever you are using. I tried ruler, paint stick, and fly swatter (not strong enough). Nothing goes high enough that can also get up between glass. My oven doesnt have a full bottom opening..there are 2 or 3 dividers. Can't angle a meter stick...still on the hunt for something more than a foot/less than a meter that will work!

[@mytokidaze]

@@amymenjivar3489 Same! Nothing fits right. 😭So I finally stopped trying because I kept forcing stuff in and the microfiber cloth kept slipping, making me think it was just going to get stuck in between the glass panes. Nope! I would never be able to get it out. 😮

[@normanschranz4599]

@@amymenjivar3489 you can also use a microfiber under the appliance cleaner wand. It’s bendable

[@terriharper7504]

Dawn…..PLEASE don’t feel bad for talking about your book! It is truly a very “helpful” gift for those of us who LOVE a visual and it is such a HUGE blessing! So SHARE AWAY!!! You may just be answering a prayer for a Mom who needs it in their life right NOW!❤️

[@patrickhawkins5566]

Happy blessed Sunday to you Terri

[@soulexplorer76]

I find it really interesting to see how people in different households and different countries make their bed, as in what actually goes *on* the bed. I would suggest getting a comforter cover (what I would call a duvet cover 😊) to protect the comforter. It is way easier to clean than the comforter itself: no need to go to the laundromat or dry cleaners. The comforter would still need to be washed once in a while but... I have multiple layers on my bed because I like to vary depending on how warm or cold I am. Everything is protected in duvet covers that do not get washed as often as the sheet that is closest to the body 😎 Love your channel ❤️

[@jessicabrown6943]

I hate when bedding gets ruined. But new bedding is so fun. It sort of changes the whole room and it’s nice to change occasionally. :)

[@karenhanson8004]

OMGosh! Dawn, I think you and your followers will be thrilled to learn that it only takes about a cup of water in a microwave safe bowl in your microwave for five minutes to steam clean it! You can even add a squirt of lemon juice if you have any on hand :-) it works like a charm then all you do is wipe it out with a paper towel! No chemical cleaners and no scrubbing ever :-) Blessings from Idaho ~ love your channel Dawn love you too 💕

[@darbytims5968]

I added a question after my initial declutter purge that has improved things immensely for me. "How much time effort does it take to clean this item/how often does it need to be cleaned?" That idea helped me determine if the item was worth keeping/maybe could he replaced as needed with an item that was easier to maintain.

[@flowersafeheart]

"Does this still deserve a spot in our house?" I like that! 5-10 min away from being company-ready sounds great. Like you, been noticing the more I declutter the way less there is to tidy or clean. Plus way less distractions...peaceful focus!!

[@AmythefirstA]

It's so true; when there's less stuff lying around, cleaning gets super easy! I cleared a lot of clutter off our kitchen counters and started putting dirty dishes directly into the dishwasher, and now it feels like the kitchen almost keeps itself clean! I used to vacuum only when company was coming, after hours of tidying, but now that I've reduced the kids toys, they're pretty quick to put away and I can vacuum every few days!

[@wishingb5859]

I was the same way about vacuuming and mopping. I ended up getting a Hizero to consolidate mopping and drying and picking up debris. Not sure it is better than Bissell mop vac or Tineco, but it is super quiet and there are separate cups for debris and dirty water, so the dirty water can just be poured down the sink and the debris can just be dumped into a trashbag and it turned out that I have learned that if it takes more time to clean the Bissell or the Tineco, the quiet, relatively no maintenance Hizero was right for me. I needed to get rid of mops and brooms and other things, too.

[@isabelcasillas4856]

Ur bathroom looks gr8💯! I emphasized 2 my children at a young age "no personal items in living spaces"& if something is used put it BACK where it was. It makes all the difference when i sweep, mop & scrub👍.

[@beccabrown86]

I absolutely love that you didn’t ’pre-clean’ before doing this cleaning video 😏🙌🏽 It’s very refreshing to see that other houses get just as messy as mine. Your channel has done wonders for me, Dawn! Thank you!!

[@annfarrell6479]

Fun video. I liked your white sock and purple sock! It shows you are just so real! I gave your workbook away as a gift. She loved it! ☺️

[@kimauvenshine4837]

My go-to stain remover is ivory soap and hydrogen peroxide. The combo gets out everything! Super cost effective!

[@ps0195]

Thanks for this tip!

[@justmaria5806]

Do you just make a paste?

[@kimauvenshine4837]

@Maria I spray the stain with the peroxide and then rub the bar of soap on it well. Then throw it in the wash. I’ve used it on already machine dried stains and they’ve come out. Rarely it takes 2 times treating it. Now I give it as baby shower gifts!

[@justmaria5806]

Thanks Kim. Now I will be armed and ready!

[@donotneedtoknow7541]

Sweet tip! Thanks!

[@laurarisdallminnesotateach4914]

Love the Picture in Picture, with just a normal day with your kids in the back. So relatable!

[@christined2495]

It’s so true Dawn the less inventory the less cleaning. I have so much time on my hands.. the house always looks clean and picked up, I am on the hunt everyday for something else I don’t need to have. It’s amazing how little you use and need. We’re the same height you and I, and cleaning the microwave is so hard I am too short, I have Now passed that job to my tall husband 😀

[@PatWalker-mq7ir]

Thank you for helping me to declutter and making cleaning “fun”! I am still working on it, but yes it just keeps getting better 😘

[@kimstagliano8826]

I love your mismatched socks, My daughter started wearing mis-match socks and I thought it was a brilliant minimalist trick. No more wasting time trying to match socks.

[@cb9825]

There are kits of "mismatched" socks. Each individual sock has different print on it. You can pair them with each other perfectly without thinking about it👍🏽

[@dragoncantor]

Dawn, thank you so much for your videos. I have just started decluttering, but I've already noticed that the more I get rid of, the easier it is to keep things where they belong.

[@anise3564]

Pretty funny that of all things I could watch to unwind before going to sleep, I chose to watch you clean your house. I find it inspiring but also relaxing. The mismatched socks were pretty funny. A lot of people on KZbin are uptight or unnerving in some way, and I turn their show off fairly soon. It is nice to sense real peace in this family. I nearly always watch your show all the way through if I have time. 🙂 I have adopted quite a bit of your outlook. Thank you. I have been tossing out whatever is showing wear or I don’t use most every day. This might sound funny but you having just one tube of nail polish makes me feel inspired to get rid of my 2nd one I just bought but don’t really like. That “buyers guilt” you talk about is such a big thing to get over.

[@laurenburger8821]

I just ordered your book. I have been decluttering for over a year now. I have feeling so much better about myself and my house. Thank you for honestly help change our lives.

[@jamieweymouth2101]

Everything you said in this video is so true! Cleaning isn’t (as much of 😜) a burden when the house is simplified. It makes me want to get into the next layer of the onion. Can we live without this? Love that question.

[@bethfioritto]

Thank you for your wisdom about what cleaning means, or looks like, in different seasons of life. I used to beat myself up about this all the time, and/or argue with my husband all the time about dividing chores fairly. It's taken me a long time to realize that sometimes, we just don't have as much time, and making the house "company ready" doesn't need to happen all the time. Love your channel so much. Also, LOL, I think I have been watching your videos for 2-3 years and I don't think I have ever heard of your workbook. Ordering one now!

[@VerySelena]

I appreciate the honesty about the “cleaning routine” question. Lowering inventory has definitely helped me keep my condo much cleaner. Love the spring cleaning videos with you Dawn!😍 Omg Tom scared me when you cleaned the bathroom mirror. He popped up on my screen😆😆😆. That was cute & funny. Hey! That hydrogen peroxide cleaner looks great! Thanks for sharing💖

[@jenniferbeatty415]

Your advise about being able to separate sets was a game changer for me! I really enjoy your videos.

[@Jessica_Jones]

This video was a breath of fresh air for me -- I watched while drinking my coffee, but it still inspires me to vacuum after a long, uncharacteristic break! Thank you for bringing joy to my day! 🥰 (Also, I needed that peroxide tip for a stubborn stain! Not sure if it'll work but I'm totally trying it now! Thanks, Dawn!)

[@heathercragun5065]

Looking around my house and definitely asking how on earth I can get the house clean! This is perfect! Getting ruthless with the stuff right now. Thanks! 🫶🏻

[@lbmartinet]

We’re in the process of moving and have been minimal-izing for the past six years (moving from home to condo to smaller home) and now moving out of state. Putting the home on the market was so quick because we were already living with less inventory. The realtor was amazed. Now that we’re under contract, it was so easy to sell everything we’re not moving on FBM. Literally starting from scratch at the new place next month and keeping our minimalist life! Thanks for all the help, examples, ideas, and support Dawn!! 💜💜💜

[@kathigee]

love love love having less inventory!! And cleaning is definitely more enjoyable. Thanks for all you do!

[@pippagavaghan5563]

You are getting me through a really difficult time. I am five months into a whole house declutter and am just reaching the easier to clean and keep tidy stage. I am so thankful to have found you. If there is a God then he definitely brought your sensible wisdom to help me through.

[@mebeno6]

Definitely less inventory makes the difference. I'm like you...if it needs cleaning, I'll do it. Otherwise, no hard core routines outside of picking up before bed, setting the robot vacuum to clean and running the dishwasher every night while we sleep. In the morning everything looks good! ✨ Your workbook is AMAZING also!! I thought I had fully decluttered until I went through that and watched the videos! Cannot thank you enough! ❤️🤗❤️

[@anaalves3658]

I'm the same, if you clean the kitchen after meals, make the beds and put things away straight away the rest is easy and quick to do. I really need to clean the windows, but it keeps raining so it feels pointless right now, I think that I will wait a couple more weeks to see if the weather improves.

[@mebeno6]

@@anaalves3658 same!!! Spring rain is putting a glitch in my spring cleaning! 😂

[@anaalves3658]

@@mebeno6 😂😂😂 we have had a very dry winter and now with the recent rain my windows are mostly disgusting 😬😬😬🤪.

[@mebeno6]

@@anaalves3658 ok ..so what's your best way of cleaning windows? I clean a few houses on the side yet am not a fan of cleaning windows. I bought a squeegee but not quite sure how to use it 😂

[@anaalves3658]

@@mebeno6 I do use a squeegee, I use my swifter to wash it and the squeegee to "dry"it. Then I use a cotton cloth to polish. This year I am going to try using an M3 glass polishing cloth, it works wonders on the glass shower panels 👍😁, I was given one by the company that installed the custom made glass shower panel 😁

[@kathleenalcott9281]

I put my pillow shams on my walker at night, and my husband puts his on the sewing machine cabinet or on top of a laundry basket ( if there is one in the room. ) I love watching your videos, and decluttering. One thing I am proud of is getting rid of things I don't use which were stored on the top shelves. I can't easily reach them anyway, so I like my empty shelves!

[@simonethach7134]

We've been living more minimalist for past few years having less inventory = less cleaning there's place for everything and everything in it's place 🙌. Everyone just loves our house they said it so spacious, clean, and organized. We always said the key is having less stuff 😁.

[@bethw2091]

Dawn! I have your declutter book and working my way through my house and have been following you for quite a while. But, today I just have to say I loved seeing you wear mismatched socks while vacuuming your bedroom. I sometimes just grab two socks and don’t always make sure they match when no one will see them. I felt a kindred spirit with you! Keep doing what you’re doing, you are helping so many of us tackle our homes! God bless you!

[@amymeyersieck]

I love how you painted your bathroom. (I can’t wait to update our bathroom.) Just a suggestion: swap your beige outlets and outlet covers to white to match your sink. 😍

[@kima260]

Yes, agreed! Funny how when you live in a space these things don’t jump out at us, but for us these little things jump out when we look at someone else’s space.

[@gracesuchyna3462]

Dawn every time I clean, I turn on your videos, and it is such good company. I love how pleasant and easy your tone, your laughter, etc are. I feel like I am relaxing with a friend!

[@liap1293]

Loved Tom's cameo appearance!

[@karenhanson8004]

OMGosh! Dawn, I think you and your followers will love to learn that if you put about a cup of water in a microwave safe bowl into the microwave for five minutes (with a squirt of lemon juice if you have any on hand it will have steamed clean your entire microwave and all you need to do is wipe it out with a paper towel. No chemical cleaners and no scrubbing! I’ve been doing it for decades! Love your channel Dawn and love you too Blessings from Idaho~

[@stephaniepakosta]

Thank you for inspiring me to declutter my home! As a new camping family I would love to see a video about camping as a minimalist and what you take with you on the road. thanks Dawn love all your videos🤗🤗🤗

[@crybebebunny]

She does have a video that she shows exactly what she and her family take both the stuff and clothes. Take in to the RV.

[@stephaniepakosta]

@@crybebebunny thanks I must have missed it!! I’ll go check it out!! 🤗

[@EHeinkel61]

When we lived in Minnesota we frequently had a problem with rust. We found the product Whink. It is by far THE BEST product to remove rust. But be very careful with it. You can purchase at many stores and through Amazon. Love your channel. It encourages me to constantly work through our stuff to determine, at this stage do we still need/want these items.

[@crystalladoux2657]

Try Whink Rust Stain Remover on the stain. I work at a B&B and we use it on our white sheets and towels. You would just need to rewash after using that. Loved all your tips, thanks for sharing :)

[@susannagiesey9657]

Oxy clean whitening

[@texasmimi5566]

Re: Whink Rust Stain Remover: Yes. This stuff takes rust out of anything. And you aren't hoping and praying it will not leave a residual stain behind.

[@alison2984]

I was about to move house when I had my second child because I didn't have enough room for him but now I'm a minimalist my home is so clear and clean I never panic anymore if I have a random visit because ik that they can go into any room and it's clean and tidy cos it takes less than 5 mins a room.. if that for most rooms (other than toys everywhere in the living room - but that's minimalist as well but kids play 🤣)

[@Barbara-xi8iw]

When I was working I had someone clean for me. Since I've retired I'm now doing it myself, which surprised me I enjoy this. Crazy right. I tried doing all the different cleaning routine just didn't work for me. Glad to know I'm not the only one who just couldn't seem to make it work. You have also made me realize that I don't need all the stuff and have been decluttering for the past couple of months now. My kids thank you as well as the joke is we won't need to worry about taking care of all the stuff I've left to them. Hope that doesn't sound morbid but it is what it is

[@kggooden]

This video is definitely motivating me to start backup on de-cluttering my home. Your workbook is the best and the videos that go along with it are just what I need each time to get motivated. I love the way you have decorated your bedroom. Would you mind telling me where you got the curtains for that room? Hope you are having a fantastic day.

[@TheMinimalMom]

They're from Target :) I believe threshold brand!

[@kaypendergast5676]

I want to know where you got the pictures in the bathroom. I love them...

[@TheMinimalMom]

@@kaypendergast5676 kirklands about 4 years ago!

[@cherylr7180]

Hi Dawn. My 10 year old granddaughter was here the day my workbook arrived. She immediately put it with her things to go back home with her :-). She’s working on her bedroom and as she goes through it, she’s prompting her mom to get onboard. I’ve watched all your videos and can’t begin to tell you how your methods have changed my life! It used to take so much time to pick up the house that I was out of time and energy when it was finally time to clean. Those days are gone. My home is so much more organized, decluttered and clean. Thank you!

[@amandab.6815]

We just got rid of extra bed pillows. I don't have the energy to rearrange them all the time. We only have 2 pillows are our bed- the ones we actually sleep with.

[@robinq5511]

One of the best tips I got from my 80 yr old neighbor years ago was that she worked on an entire room when she cleaned. That was a novel idea to me at the time because my mother had my sister and I work on a particular task at a time - like vacuuming the whole house or dusting everything. Which meant each room itself was never completely finished in a day. Then we would have to do this massive cleaning when company was coming or spend a whole day cleaning all the windows, etc.. And in my own home, it was easy to get distracted that way - like deciding to polish the silver or something when you were dusting...and never finish the original task because there was no schedule or routine in place that actually worked. Now my bedroom stays clean and neat much longer and I don't dread it because I know what I need to do and when I will do it and where to put everything away - daily. Which is why I find these videos so fascinating to watch how others do what they do AND why, plus tips on what has worked to make the job easier. So many things I've learned about have really been a game changer for me after years of procrastination and frustation. Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort to put this stuff out there - I rewatch so many of your videos because you are such a great motivator! The peace that passes all understanding is living in my heart and my house.

[@emilyharper9294]

Love this! It is so much easier to clean with less. I'm the same way with cleaning routines....I think I'm just stubborn and don't want to be told what to clean on a certain day 😂

[@Mamadriggs]

Lol. This 🤣🤣🤣

[@1213LB]

Same here. Have thought of trying the fly lady system in the past but there are specific days to do things so I may adjust it to fit my schedule better.

[@jillgott6567]

That is exactly how I often feel like a loser, lazy and a failure. Keeping house is / has been difficult for me in the past. I have depression and all my energy was used up dealing with other people and trying to work while being depressed. I am luckily retired now and thankfully recovering . Today, I took a box of donations to Good Will. It was a variety of things I put in there a week ago. I had to remove a few things to make them fit and I tell you, I wasn't even tempted to keep them. I have your voice in the back of my mind saying " If you need them, you can always buy them. " Which gave me " permission" to release these items THANK YOU

[@asdf7711]

Less stuff = easier to clean. Moving stuff is not cleaning.

[@adidinu152]

I found you for about half year ..and you inspire me since then!!! Now Minimal mom is one of my first things I search on KZbin. * Hugs from Germany

[@lesmcguire2011]

Loving the mismatched socks!!!! LOL

[@rachelleandrichard]

I can't wait til this is me. Thanks to you, I've learned so much and I'm well into resetting our home and I have a quick daily reset of the rooms I have completed. Still decluttering but I'm feeling good and it's getting easier. I'm blessed my husband is fully supportive. This channel has been fantastic for daily inspiration and motivation. Thank you so much. You continue to bless me with the ideas you share. xo

[@marygrace-beanoak9703]

I spy your electric tea kettle! I'm trying to decide if I want a stove top or electric one! 💛 thank you for your continued encouragement & motivation 💛

[@TheMinimalMom]

I know...I DIDN'T want to add another appliance...but I love it and use it every morning for my pour over coffee and find myself drinking tea more now, too, because it's so easy to use!

[@johannabennetts64]

@@TheMinimalMom what kind of pour over system do you use? I’m thinking of switching and there is a giant rabbit hole of coffee information on KZbin 😆

[@goldieff]

Could not live without my electric kettle. I was very surprised they are not standard for every house in the US.

[@rondap.328]

We have an electric kettle ..my special needs daughter can use it for her hot chocolate easily ...

[@marygrace-beanoak9703]

@@johannabennetts64 I want to do research but I think the rabbit hole may consume me lol! I am interested in this as well though!!

[@ladywarrior2365]

I agree with you the less clutter you have the cleaner your home looks I am almost there myself. You have a beautiful home.

[@kelliconlan8133]

Perfect timing. I am in the middle of cleaning my house and listening to vidoes, during this raining day in Minnesota. Can't wait to here your tips. I use to live very minimal I'm realizing in my single life, but sence marriage and kids I'm feeling overwhelmed. (Husband is a self proclaimed MAXimalist. That is frustrating to say the least.)

[@stewarthickman3531]

Hi Kelly how are you doing?

[@lindsaykjoy]

Thank you for noting that we all have different energy levels and seasons… I have two very active kids under the age of 4 and am pregnant with baby #3, and some days I barely have the energy to make dinner, let alone make my bed or tidy/clean anything… this is very motivating and encouraging that someday I will get where you are 😊

[@michalaharesnape5434]

You come across as so lovely and genuine Dawn. I like to keep to a cleaning routine, I do certain things on certain days, today was a mopping day. It works for me, I feel that once I have achieved things each day I’m free to do other stuff like read my book or watch KZbin videos! Lots of love from England x

[@juliab628]

That's how I feel too! It's like a ticket to do something pamper-like once I know that the cleaning task for the day has been checked off! It's my sign so-to-speak:) 🇬🇧England..I DREAM of visiting there one day!!!

[@erinburke3314]

Yes, I do feel like I forever am decreasing our inventory, and for having three kids, I still think I have the least cluttered house.of all the other mom friends I have. I am ALWAYS dropping stuff off at our donation center, and constantly throwing out big bags of junk... Once you declutter once, it truly is the onion- there is yet another layer deep you can go. And then, somehow more stuff comes in and you have to keep the same level of minimalism.

[@mandiwolfe6631]

I love that you're wearing 2 different socks....totally me every day

[@stewarthickman3531]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@janeschmidt9611]

Dawn, thanks for this video and all the helpful advice. At 63, I’m still figuring my organization out. When it comes to cleaning, if I can’t bleach it it my washer or put it in the dishwasher, I’d rather not have it. If my comforter can’t be washed, I use a cover and wash that. I buy dark fabrics that don’t show stains. I store extra pillows, blankets and out of season clothes under the bed and in a cedar chest that lives in my master closet. 🥰

[@chantellecunningham8899]

I am still decluttering but cleaning has become a smoother process. I work outside the home and have a cleaning system. Our house is smaller too which helps decrease the amount of time. Thank you for all that you do, Dawn!! 💜

[@jennthaden41]

For rust maybe next time, since you were able to get most of the rust out this time is lemon juice and direct sunshine… I kid you not! 😃 Saturate area with fresh lemon juice or even the bottled juice… but I usually have lemons so I always use fresh. Then take outside even if cold the sunlight will do the work for you. You can also put in a sunny window. Then launder again and you are done and I have not ever noticed a fade on what I am cleaning! :)

[@lotsofallisons]

Yes! My mother taught me to use lemon juice and salt, and combined with the sunlight it is amazing.

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

I was afraid Tom was peeking in the bathroom because he needed to use it! 😂 I have a trunk at the foot of my bed where my extra pillows can go at night. In my guest room, I have a basket. How do you like your stick vacuum? I’ve never had a cordless vacuum that did a great job. Thanks! 😊❤️

[@ninadukette3340]

They work awesome. But it is important to empty the chamber after each use and to clean the filters on a regular basis.

[@paigeyoung6644]

I love how you talk about the mental load. I’ve tried to fix the problem n the surface rather than the heart issue!

[@karenorlando8330]

I'm at the point where I need to declutter again...it's crazy how stuff keeps creeping back into our house! (and it's just me and hubby!). I KNOW it will be easier to clean when I get rid of more things! :D

[@jejrstans]

I can't even tell you how much I love your mismatched socks. 💖 I am now using my own modified FlyLady schedule. My reframe for the anti-procrastination day is "Proactive Day". I use it to take care of my Master Wish Dump List of things that need to be done. I'm still decluttering, so that is still my main focus rather than the weekly cleaning zones. The more we let go of the easier and easier it is becoming. I'm going to use the questions, "Could we live without this?" and "Does this still deserve space in our home?" for reducing our inventory even more. Thanks for always keeping it real!

[@cathylombard964]

I have “trained” myself to follow the routine every morning and evening. Because I do it everyday over time, it has become a habit. So…my kitchen alway looks okay. That still leaves the rest of the house.

[@laurielansue4131]

Right??!!! I do kitchen as well as it is a high impact area. Try to deal with stuff as soon as it comes in the house, especially paper and deliveries.. I don't stack clothes on my dresser anymore. Still have to much inventory though which is why I'm still watching these like crazy. No one motivates me like Dawn. Well, at least she's the most effective *positive* motivation.

[@ninadukette3340]

@@laurielansue4131 One room is better than no rooms.

[@Carolmaizy]

My kitchen and bathrooms are always clean. I spend just a few minutes on them every day. My bedroom is decluttered so I only dust and vacuum once a week, when I change the bedsheets.

[@ikeaischeap]

Great video. When you said about asking whether you really need a particular item: if it’s just been washed or used, you may well need it. It’s the quiet items hiding in the drawer you can probably get rid of - the ones that fill our drawers and that never see the light of day! Xx

[@cathylombard964]

I have always felt like something is wrong with me since I wasn’t a”good housekeeper”.

[@kimberlyjennings618]

Me too! Glad it’s not just me lol

[@pameehanson3866]

I am in process but finally got my kitchen under control and yes it is easier. I cleared the counters and it so easy each day to wipe things down. I realize this all hear time and when I just keep at it I am now seeing the results of decluttering. I also hear many share this took time to reach a point where your comfortable and it becomes easier to clean and maintain. Thanks for sharing a "spring" version of cleaning.

[@patrickhawkins5566]

You look beautiful Pam

[@kristinebrochu7427]

Mix equal parts peroxide and blue dish soap, and use a toothbrush to rub gently in, can let set for a couple mins. Rinse out, it’s a magic solution!!! 💜

[@emmelia-6068]

And this is safe to clean granite and other stone (where vinegar will etch)!

[@katherinefriese8306]

Great bathroom color. Love that you don’t wast time on matching socks either. You are such a joy!

[@DB-18]

Dawn of you mix hydrogen peroxide with baking soda and a little bit of laundry detergent that stain is going to come out a lot more

[@asdf7711]

And always use white cotton rags for stain removal to avoid color transfer. Check out Kim and Aggie (How Clean Is Your House fame) for excellent stain removal tips. Or old Home Ec books.

[@sherryruddell3588]

Great video! I realized that I haven't seen you actually clean much....you're usually talking about minimalism or decluttering, or helping Tom with a project. This was nice.