Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners S02E03 Season 2 Episode 3

[@saradandridge]

So adorable when he participated in the fly cemetery. He said "if you're gonna line them, let's line them up right!" 😂

[@ltischpickover]

Ben and Gerri - Lol!

[@jademanigat5967]

lol 😂

[@relisbetrel]

😂😂

[@Kari-4BLUE]

I was thinking same😆 I think a lot of us think alike here. Funny

[@Lily-kt7kq]

Ben is absolutely presious! So adorable!!

[@knuxnbatSunnyDIY]

I feel bad for his kids

[@kimb3736]

Ben seems so polite and like he genuinely wants to help! I hope he spends time with his children and takes them out! ☺️ The two boys living at their Mom's makes me think of the show Shameless...they are shameless 😂

[@susannovak8263]

What do Mikk and Andy do for a living? I have a feeling they’re still being totally supported by their mother. She’s not doing them any favors.

[@wildfiregirl1556]

Facts.

[@Megforest1]

I see what you’re saying, but in the end- this is their fault, not hers. Let’s not put this on her.

[@marteenee88]

​@@Megforest1 When the parent is a pushover and babies the kids - yes it is her fault

[@Megforest1]

That’s such BS. Even just the statement is victim blamey. Like let’s be real- the person who is pushing is the one at fault. Just because someone has a softer approach does not give anyone permission to take advantage of them.

[@arikalamari19]

@@marteenee88 adults are responsible for their own character and their actions, if you are a git it‘s not a mothers fault

[@Saabir.a]

when sarah said she put the house vacuum in the toaster 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@TheRenly]

She clean with open hair also

[@d4ever649]

Yuck

[@rs-xl6jg]

the ocd guy is so patient and kind

[@angelbulldog4934]

I don't understand not having a lid on your toilet. Fecal-borne water droplets are flying 10 ft in every direction. I see this even in hospitals and doctors offices. My lid is always closed and I'm not OCD.

[@kathyjones1078]

Those boys seem very sweet. I guess Sarah was what they needed to get motivated. I hope Ben has his children over.

[@lunagabriella213]

I don't see it that way. They were getting away with murder, then only decided to clean for a pretty girl 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@petmomful2260]

@@lunagabriella213 When they called for help, did they know they were getting a pretty girl? I think they cleaned because they were hurting their mom.

[@user-z57h]

I watch the ocd cleaners to motivate myself to clean😄 i love them actually

[@TheMetizic]

My OCD is screaming at me when they put their cleaning products inside of their suitcases but without it being in any ziplocks. I’ve had too many lotions explode on my stuff before. Protect your shit!

[@dude988]

You don't even need OCD for that. I guess everybody who had a bottle of shampoo/body lotion/whatever open in a suitcase wraps that stuff up from that point on.

[@gillianlong9669]

They are likely just doing it for the shot, but actually packed later on.

[@dawncawthra3519]

@@gillianlong9669 I agree they probably packed as soon as they knew they might be going 😂 My mother inlaw is an ocd cleaner. She's gotten a lot better but I love watching her 'clean up' after someone who pulled something out to use, like a cord. They'll go gather another item to plug it in and she's already cleaning up the cord lol. They're so confused looking for it bwahaha! Her and I are so different but surprisingly get along well.

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

OCD is an anxiety based disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead to compulsive behaviors, not being particular about organizing and cleaning.

[@lindacarroll6799]

Ben is a wonderful person. He was so patient and kind.

[@nikkiyef]

Ben and jerry? Like the ice cream 😂

[@jklynb]

I feel OCD but these cleaners show that I’m actually normal.

[@lunagabriella213]

Zero sex in that house for them boys 😂😂 Their mum never got her point across before it worsened. Just sad and pathetic that men in their mid 20s lived like the homeless. While I understand the crafty granny, there comes a point. I'd rather start over with everything, getting all the craft supplies donated and recycled so that I, the human, gets to enjoy the home! Edit: OMG, SHE DID IT 😍😍👏👏👏👏

[@msdenofa]

Perfect if you want a starter to clean!

[@briezzy365]

If you use the Hoover on the deck then the toaster isn’t that counter intuitive

[@lunagabriella213]

And then on the counter for it to be literally counter intuitive 😂😂

[@happydays1336]

I had a neighbor who washed the outside of the condo's mailboxes! He and his wife were obsessive cleaners plus she had white everything--sofa, carpets, etc. I never went past their front entryway because I was worried I'd track something onto their white carpets. He said his grown kids had messy homes and it was probably because he and his wife, their mother, were clean freaks and it made their kids rebellious. My son's friend lived with us for almost a year and didn't keep his room clean. He said his mother used to make him clean the whole tub with a toothbrush after school every day and he rebelled by not being clean. (We had to tell him he could no longer live with us.)

[@juliecairns9644]

Maybe she has an outside vacuum and an inside vacuum.

[@ノホモ]

@@happydays1336 You can see that with messy parents as well, especially hoarders. Children become obsessed with being minimalistic so they don't have a lot to clean, and some children may even develop OCD.

[@alexfrederick5475]

It’s shocking that she’s the same age as those lads, but she acts as a mature woman with responsibilities and they are like overgrown teenagers with arrested development.

[@tessw9744]

Haha she hoovers the toaster. Someone tell her there's a metal flap under the toaster that releases the crumbs. Gosh, OCD must be so hard to live with.

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

It truly is, it's like a constant state of anxiety and your brain repeating "what if?" like "if you don't turn the light on and off 7 times your family will die in a car accident...you know it's ridiculous...but what if you're wrong?"

[@nvm197735]

This is me cleaning is not a want but a absolute MUST!!!!!

[@galaxy98765]

I am shocked at the length of the nails on the poor dog in the house that Mikk and Andy live in !!!!! I am absolutely SURE that it is very painful for that dog's paws when he/she tries to walk on them. VERY PAINFUL, and can cause arthritis in the dog's paws, if it hasn't already. Please ..... SOMEONE take that sweet dog to a veterinarian so a vet tech can trim his nails !!! It's not expensive. Do it today ! Shame on all of them, the mother AND those boys, for letting the nails on that poor dog get that long (painful, painful for the dog), and for making that sweet dog live in such squalor. That dog deserves much better. They should start taking much better care of that dog immediately !! It's time for a nail trim. It's also time for a bath, a good brush, nutritious food, fresh water, and a check-up with a veterinarian.

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

Ben is a lovely guy, but he seems crazier than the other clean freaks in this series. Sleeping on a crappy little mattress instead of his bed? Not letting his children come over? Yikes. Isn't there medication that can help?

[@Qrtuop]

No wonder the wife divorced, frankly

[@scj0124]

It’s said that he has diagnosed OCD. He’s not “crazier” per se, he just has an actual disorder with while other clean freaks on this show don’t have one. OCD causes functional, social, and/ or work impairment like we’ve seen for him (sleeping on his floor and never having his kids over), so it’s really just evidence of the disorder that he lives with. No medication can entirely cure anyone from OCD, but exposure and CBT therapy can work towards remission and reduction of symptoms. That’s something I actually really don’t like about this show is how they tend to reaffirm a lot of obsessive thoughts the people with diagnosed OCD express. It’s literally doing the exact opposite thing therapy does to help people with OCD

[@MillennialMountainMama]

Yes, certain antidepressants.

[@blindbookworm8019]

I can’t believe that people don’t change their sheets more. I change my sheets once a week.

[@nata3467]

I would never allow my child to destroy my home like that. She should have kicked them out... They obviously need to grow up.

[@annastevens8543]

What?Is the vacuum cleaner for the floors and the toaster too?

[@officeboy89]

The goat on the counter lol oh my

[@anne-mariec.3609]

Ben is a lovable man and very funny (but he doesn"t know it). ❤️

[@einahsirro1488]

I'm noticing that a lot of these hoarder/clutterer types are creative/artistic (or think they are.)

[@jennayoung99]

It is actually very common for creative people to have issues with executive funtion, and that can make it hard to complete tasks.

[@tired_buthappy]

I’m a minimalist and an artist and musician. But you’re right, a lot of artist types are messy and gross. And I used to be before I found minimalism a decade ago.

[@RasheedahNizam]

These extremes make for great television. I sure enjoy watching the episodes! But the help that these people get long-term is doubtful. When a hoarder finds out that the obsessive cleaner doesn't have a job and is a stay-at-home wife, for example, it's solidifies their idea that the only way to keep a sparkling clean home is to make that the full-time job. Well my home is only as clean as the obsessive cleaners homes about 4 to 5 times per year, the other 360 days it still stays tidy enough. I work 45 hours a week. I think it could still make for good TV if we had a regular person join them halfway through the Journey and provide a balanced opinion. The home doesn't need to be as clean as a surgical Ward. There can be piles of stuff I guess but not mold and grime. Someone needs to teach them to have some balance.

[@antipatsy]

When Ben stands up from behind the fridge after being introduced his zipper is all the way down.

[@ZDENIZE777]

I’m having a anxiety attack after watching the mens bathroom geez!!!!!

[@joycejoycebuns3610]

Solution for the boys they need a dishwasher, robotic vacuum that also Mop’s and a bigger trash can.

[@mariahsmom9457]

So haley thinks salmonella is transmitted through saliva, people spitting in food?

[@retrogirl2498]

Okay these ppl are clearly lazy and need help but after watching hoarders these places aren’t that bad

[@user-z57h]

How dont they get sick from all the spraying cleaning products they use everyday?

[@lisavandermerwe3973]

I am watshing this instead of studying

[@pamelamorrisonn]

Lol

[@tararenner235]

I'm watching this instead of cleaning.

[@lynzyj]

How can you hoover your toaster that you use to clean everything else?

[@kerstinjernberg5505]

They should steralize the tables at resturants evry day.

[@tararenner235]

Don't know about Britain, but in the US that is the law.

[@gooeyglitterygirlygutzz]

@@tararenner235 I can tell you they try to but improper technique often ruins the effort 🤢 i am just like, if not worse than the cleaners! Part of me doesnt wanna get medicated for the OCD because what if I grow too complacent and germs wreak havoc 🤢

[@happydays1336]

I always wipe down my shopping cart with the sanitizing wipes the grocery stores here in Utah provide. The only time I didn't wipe my cart down I came down with a nasty case of the flu (this was before COVID). I talked to a woman who was cleaning her cart while I was cleaning mine and told her about getting the flu. She said the same thing had happened to her. I make sure I don't touch my face after shopping and wash my hands when I get home. My husband also keeps a bottle of hand sanitizer in the car for this purpose.

[@louisatomasiewicz8308]

In Canada it's the law they be starilized absolute minimum once per shift and socially/employer expected once between each customer with cleaning solution.. typically here it's done between every 3 to 4 group of customers minimum when it's busy, but between each when less busy hours...

[@juliecairns9644]

I'm going to try that lemon on the lightbulbs trick 🍋

[@dboyd1651]

Unfortunately, the OCD cleaner Ben cannot help the hoarder, Jerry. Jerry needs at least a 6-week intensive psychotherapist like Stelios Kiosses to help her get at the root of her hoarding. Stelios has been successful helping hoarders get to the root of their loss/or trauma. Ben is wonderful in that he was able to help her organize and clean. Most likely the hoard has grown if Jerry hasn't gotten therapy which is very helpful in maintaining the hoarding issues.

[@ArunB]

Ben is really really crazy

[@nanaman]

The OCD gentleman was hit by the old lady and he said he doesn’t want to be touched. Boundaries!

[@katherinejaworek3340]

She didn't expect it to smell??? LoL 🤣

[@venus189]

The dogs nails! Thats animal cruelty. Its obsvious they never walk the dog and they smoke inside. This made me feel really sad.

[@clovis_the_spook]

I don't think they had to throw away the whole microwave, lmao

[@beautilfuldoveonearth5447]

Vinny is right men should shave....

[@itssteph263]

If Andy and Mikk were my sons they would have been out ages ago, especially if my house got that bad in 2 years of letting them live in it.

[@carrieporterfield5359]

I have never known anybody to live like that maybe once when I was a kid that oh my gosh I'd rather be too clean

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

Love the Country Homes edition of this show!

[@lunaxlucyxxx3028]

The poor mother, he kids are more then old enough to see how bad it is. Not just for them but her. The fact one boy offered comfort and she couldn't really accept it because hes a source of her upset says alot.

[@katherinejaworek3340]

The counter is probably worse than her hands... LoL silly Vinny.

[@the_family_jewels9223]

Isn't recycling clothes with moths more a bad thing? Poor Ben, he got the true hoarder. He makes the best faces though and is being so kind and understanding.

[@the_family_jewels9223]

Lol a fly cemetery! 😂😂

[@the_family_jewels9223]

Omg Geri was so understanding and helpful with Ben too. Perfect match for this show.

[@Linnzy]

If he doesn't use his kitchen...what is he eating ?

[@chriscurrieblanchard5462]

Bonkers just bonkers

[@ehart2422]

Do they have bottom, cornered sheets in the UK.?

[@Ryuji777x]

i can understand not wanting to use something without knowing when it's last been cleaned, but to clean something that's already been cleaned is ridiculous. like, the guy cleans his stovestop even though it's clean and hasn't been used. insanity 🤦

[@Qrtuop]

Girl, let your husband poo in his own home. This is insane.

[@juliaxoxo6020]

Maybe more excersizing would help with obsessive compulsive disorders by calming them down relaxing instead of putting others down unaccepted to them.

[@alexandramixon695]

If I’m being honest those people need it that’s disgusting the way they live unacceptable and no excuse.

[@happydays1336]

OCD is a type of mental illness just like clinical depression is. It's why therapy, antidepressants and antianxiety meds can help treat it. It's also why a traumatic event can trigger hoarding. A lot of people are just plain slobs who, like the two brothers, could care less about living in a filthy home. (I'm Bipolar which is a major mental illness. I'm a clean person, but not obsessive, who hates clutter because clutter agitates me. Having a clutter free environment makes me feel calmer. Exercise is recommended for depression like you suggested. )

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

People with OCD don't tend to put others down...it's an anxiety based disorder and we're fully aware we have a disorder and that we're being ridiculous, we just can't stop.

[@RasheedahNizam]

She hasn't helped material Goods to avoid the tip. She's just made her home the landfill.

[@estherginefri8937]

En France a beaucoup de gens qui aiment bien manger et vivre mais j'aime pas nettoyé et même se laver

[@deericcio3379]

If you notice , the clean folks own a lot less and the messy are hoarders

[@eathomelive]

You don't need to sterilize bottles. That can lead to allergies down the road.

[@BeautygyaanBG]

ben n Jerry

[@Seven-sp1ge]

the painting in the granddaughters room..... at 45:40 wtf

[@TheMetizic]

Did this woman just vacuum the floor AND THEN VACUUM THE TOASTER and COUNTERS with the SAME vacuum without disinfecting between?? Cross contamination!!

[@musanyathi2298]

Lol!! OCD is not logical.

[@colleenann772]

She does crafts on the toilet cuz that’s only spot🤮

[@ColleenC-d2p]

I want a hot pink toilet seat!

[@kristinadebess2677]

Hoover the toaster and table with the same shaft used for outside 🤮

[@opieutt9038]

19:11 They can't even trim that poor dog's nails! 😡😠😡

[@doridajanelassiter]

Absolument D-É-G-O-Û-T-A-N-T 🤢🤮🤮

[@brandonslides4603]

I don’t like that the dirty people feel the need to teach.

[@tired_buthappy]

WOW, Mikk looked super stoned around the 42:00 minute mark. Daaaaang.

[@bigdog4166]

No wonder Ben's wife left him he won't even deal with children's mess if he truly likes cleaning he would have no problem doing such when kids make a mess. What a jerk

[@trilliance]

i want to see vinnie and mark wrestle. :)

[@pritha12345]

OCD is too much but anytime OCD is better than the people in the opposite side of spectrum whose homes the OCD people go to clean.

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

As someone with OCD.....not it is not better, it is hell. And actually hoarding can actually be an OCD compulsion.......so, yeah

[@y.t.a180]

All those chemicals will kill

[@zimrianispresent8123]

Will kill germs! Lay em on!

[@dude988]

Everything is chemical, even water :D

[@zofiaprucnal9570]

I'm starting to think OCD is just a form of Autism

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

It isn't. It's an anxiety based disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead to compulsive behaviors. It's a mental illness and considered a neurodivergency as well.

[@lisahernandez2419]

40 hours a week, I don't feel is obsessive for cleaning if your a stay at home parent, it's your full time job.

[@yeshalloween]

Ok but when you’re a stay-at-home PARENT, you also have kids to tend to and that’s a ton of time. 40 hours of pure cleaning on top of that is a ton of cleaning.