Hate Cleaning?! Try My New Weekly Routine!!

[@justg1226]

My Grandma did this. She had an immaculate home. She also decluttered each season and she was ruthless. I want to be my Grandma!

[@nicoleweber7936]

Holy cats, I want to be your Grandma!!

[@unboundbytiffany]

Can I be your grandma too?! I love that so much, I'm still trying to get rid of stuff I have been decluttering since this season a year ago. Hahahahaha

[@Andi.Plans2]

I want to be your grandma ❤

[@catheriner2615]

And you can using this routine. It takes everything in baby steps and starts very easily. Using quick routines to keep you in track while you go and don't rush it.

[@yvonnelanese-coppola4999]

I want to be your Grandma too ❤

[@melfuz]

"Why cant I be lazy and have nice things!?" Yeah..this is me 100% 😆

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

In my case, it's "OK, looking great after cleaning__how long can it stay that way before I have to do it again?" 😱😛😹💖🙌😺

[@melfuz]

@@debracisneroshhp2827 aaaah.... I so relate! 😂🥳😼

[@msakira73]

Me too!

[@brendawahlberg7341]

Not sure why I laughed so hard. Oh I know… because this is exactly how I feel!!!

[@paulchezkari6952]

Realizing it's me, too wahhhh😂😂😂

[@tammy7670]

This is one of my favorite videos you’ve done. Not because of the tips, but because of how authentic you are. You’re funny and real and a joy to learn from. Thank you!

[@tamadonnat.299]

This is what came to say! She is so authentic! I love her!!

[@shellbell2272]

Your cleaning babbling is THE BEST! I talk like that too! Also I just made a cleaning chart for myself last week! It is very close to this. Great minds! Hopefully it helps and I can stick to it- the laziness is strong in me.

[@melfuz]

Agree 100%!! So refreshing!

[@ΈλεναΧατζηαντωνιου]

This is not cleaning, it's a mess!!!Unexpectabl 😮😮😮

[@GirlFryDay]

Barkepers friend works so great on so much. Pot, pans, fixtures, dirty door frames, fridge, and sinks. Another hack barkeepers plus Dawn for soap scum in tub. Beautiful and sparkly.

[@longlostcowgirl2010]

I'm screaming with laughter at this video. This is by far the most honest reaction to--and acceptance of--yourself and was adorable to watch! 🤣

[@johnbailey5133]

I’m with you about the Swiffer duster. I’ll use Melissa’s suggestion if I run out of refills. But I’m team Swiffer all the way! (I never believed the commercials until I tried it and was shocked, and grossed out that there was that much dust)!

[@user-ij9uk8tn8i]

I'm a recovering weekend warrior!! I'm trying really hard to do more through the week, so I have less to do at the weekend. My new favourite cleaning "hack" is an app called Sweepy! You tell it the tasks you want to do, and how often you want to do them. So for example I have "make my bed" set for every day; and "wash the materess protecter" set to every 6months. When you complete a task, you tick it off, it makes a very satisfying woosh noise and turns green. Then turns amber, then red when it comes time to do that task again. What I like most about it, is that from what you've told it, it works out which task is most pressing. I've been following a modified fly lady system for a few years now - and it's helped me greatly. The daily and weekly routines helped me massively, but I struggled to keep track of where I was at with zone cleaning. But I feel like Sweepy is the missing piece to my cleaning puzzle. Now whenever I have some time to clean (it could be 2minutes, or 2hours) if I don't know where to start, I just open up Sweepy, and it do the thing it suggests (Or ignore it, and move to a task I feel like / have time for!). I've been using it for a couple of months now - and feel the most organised (cleaning-wise) I have in ages!! I'd highly recommend it.

[@user-ij9uk8tn8i]

Not on commission!! 😂 I'm just really excited about Sweepy!! 😄💕

[@haidagirl626]

Best mirror hack is Norwex cleaning cloths! No chemicals necessary, I'm blown away!

[@SoTotallyRae]

"Why can't I be lazy & have nice things!" Love your work Cas! From a fellow ADHDer I'm going to give this routine a try 😅

[@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD]

That one hit me in my feels. Why oh why can’t I have offspring and have still have nice things? 🤔

[@aprilhampton6298]

I feel the same way.

[@SoTotallyRae]

@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD I think I might have had nice things when there was just one offspring but now I have FOUR 😂

[@ramonaearnest4709]

Yes furnace filter and you need to clean your vacuum! Change the bag, clean the vacuum filter, get all the hair and strings out of the beater bar. Use a wire hanger that you have opened up and clean out the hoses... Vacuum maintenance is important and necessary and will make your vacuum smell better and last longer!

[@CindDJo]

Cas, you might want to try the 360 Swiffer duster. BTW, my favorite cleaning routine is the "hire a housekeeper" routine. Lydia comes every week and cleans it all, LOVE IT.

[@jimtami1]

Me too! I like having the whole house clean at once but I don’t have the energy to do that. So I clean by check and can keep it up throughout the week.

[@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD]

I miss Andrea so much…

[@KeepingItReal-USA]

Cas, you can call a landscaping company and they might be able to figure out drainage solutions. It might be pricey but, it could help.

[@bellaluce7088]

Paying for help with cleaning can also be a great disability accommodation for ADHD or any condition that affects executive function or physical mobility/energy. When so much of life is on hard mode, it makes sense to accept help with the things we can so we have more juice leftover for everything else! : - )

[@bellaluce7088]

P.S. I used to hate cleaning so much that the thought of paying someone else to do such a supposedly "awful" task seemed icky to me. But someone I know with multiple degrees and a prestigious career told me she was thinking of cleaning for money when she retired because she LIKES it and wanted something to keep busy and make a little extra! Mind blown! ; - D I also have a friend who finds cleaning satisfying who supported her young kids while she was in college by cleaning houses because it was flexible and paid better than other jobs that don't require a degree. You never know if paying someone to do what you find difficult might just be an important blessing in their life!

[@yessy804]

I love this unedited version of you trying things

[@Canuck20123]

Great video as usual 🙂! I would speak to a lawyer about the flooding . Obviously the sellers should have disclosed this issue…

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

And obviously that’s why they sold it the time of year they did … no evidence the water level would appear a danger.

[@haidagirl626]

I agree. That is nuts!!

[@MsLivinghealthy]

I agree. They have been scamed. Owners must legally disclose and that includes repairs. Lawyer tome and move out. Beautiful home but it has to be full of mold. Have a specialist in to investigate for Mold, foundation issues, insulation mold etc etc. Now! Get a high level experienced Layer specializing in real estate fraud , non disclosure and serious home health issues.

[@elbo55]

Realtor in the US here... so don't know Canadian law, but was there a Seller Property Condition Report where ANYTHING that has been a problem/issue with the property (remedied or not) is disclosed so as to prevent lawsuits??... I would see if you have such a document with your paperwork and/or if you were supposed to have such a document and contact a lawyer and possibly your realtor accordingly.

[@elbo55]

Also be mindful of water issues during the wintertime when the ground is frozen and you get that 1 fluke warm day in February or March and all your snow melts and the resulting water has nowhere to sink into the ground.... contact landscaper regarding a swale or French drain.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I'm a Flybaby. Been doing Flylady's system (zone cleaning) since 2000 and have never looked back. Now that I no longer work outside of the home, I did switch to a Laundry Day vs. a load every day. I've found that decluttering and Flylady's zones and daily routines work best for me.

[@annecarter5181]

Love 💕 the FlyLady system! Really works!

[@faith1characterhope]

I'm a relatively new flylady follower too, and I am really seeing progress in my daily/weekly routines.

[@DM-ss4fm]

I love Flylady! I combine hers with Clean Mama.

[@SoMagicalMichele]

I don't think FlyLady fits in just one category. She has daily stuff which is more of a flit around cleaning what needs to be (hot spots), in some ways she has tasks by assigning each day a task, and then the zones are monthly for the deep cleaning. I personally don't like the FlyLady system because it about killed me when I had 5 little kids. I felt like all I did was clean and change diapers. Now the idea of doing her system is still overwhelming. I have about 15 minutes then I have to rest for 2 to 3 hours. If kids didn't do the dishes, then I do the dishes in that time. In my second 15 minutes, I get to work on whatever "weekly task" I have up next. If I'm lucky I get a 3rd 15 minutes to work in a zone decluttering or deep cleaning.

[@akmamabear2258]

I love fly lady

[@maveric554922]

Cas, you always brighten my day every time but your description of Joe 'working the pumps like a boss' I lost it 😂

[@lunagabriella213]

She's gd hilarious!!!

[@janetzale8569]

Every morning I like to watch a short comedy video to get my day started on a happy note. Today I decided to watch this video and, Cass, it was hysterical. I am an awful house cleaner and have just never found any routine I could stick with. This clean mama one looks just perfect for me. Maybe it’s because you made it look so fun. Thank you for keeping your videos real. Love you for that.

[@mravenwing]

As a single working Mom, I used to clean everything on Saturday. My Mom did the same. It worked at that time. Now, I am retired and about to turn 70. I recently found Clean Mama. Her system works so much better for me now. Especially for people with physical challenges (and squirrel syndrome) Clean Mama is kinder to my body.

[@laurac.9322]

Oh wow I will try it out.

[@unboundbytiffany]

Ooh I have to look into this "clean mama" more, if my squirrel syndromes don't make me instantly forget once I click off this comment (likely 😩) because I used to also do big whole house cleans, decluttering and moving all my furniture around etc over a weekend every few months when I'd just get so hyperfocused and motivated (either out of boredom or purely sick of its state before the weekend overhaul lol!) But after having my kiddo and running my business at home etc it's not working at all, I try to start and get derailed way too quickly either by my own lack of focus or by my kiddo, or whatever random life thing that comes up and then it gets completely dropped for too long until repeat yikes lol!

[@StephBer1]

Thanks. I'll check it out. I'm 60 but also have significant joint problems and some days...well, they're just tough. Some days all I can do is wipe my kitchen bench and bathroom sink. Little but often is the go.

[@vickiemarker9052]

Cas, Loved this video. I have a suggestion for you. Try Norwex cleaning cloths, along with their polishing cloth. It cleans as a wet dust cloth as well as the micro fiber cloth for windows, mirrors and I’m sure it would work for glass shower doors. I don’t have glass shower doors so I can’t say for sure. Nothing compares to cleaning windows and doors with them. You just use water and no product. Try them, you won’t believe it! My husband is always the skeptic until he cleaned windows with me.😁

[@lindahill1199]

I think I seen her holding a FlyLady purple rag and they are excellent for cleaning glass & mirrors also.

[@coffeecatcoziness]

The whole shower-cleaning montage had me cackling! Thank you for this motivating and hilarious video, Cas! 😂❤

[@lauramitchell6725]

When she did the new house tour and I saw that huge beautiful bathroom,I was saying to myself,” No,no,no,just walk away,never!” 😅😂🤣😵‍💫😖😫

[@lisaschooler9992]

@@lauramitchell6725 same here; but in particular the shower. The floor of the shower looks brutal lol. Let alone the clear glass, shower door - not enough privacy lol… sure is an absolutely gorgeous home though :-)

[@lauramitchell6725]

@@lisaschooler9992 Oh,absolutely,should have made that clearer,THE SHOWER!😵‍💫😫😬😖

[@sreh2010]

Rain x has a shower door product that is probably a little safer to use.

[@JenMidwestMama]

Phew! Thanks Cass. So my hubby and I (pre kids) were Friday Warriors. We'd get home from work with take out pizza... pop it in the oven to keep warm and spend 2 hours cleaning our loft apartment. Then we'd eat dinner and watch a movie. That worked for years. But NOW with 2 young kids and and House... that don't work anymore. lol. I appreciate your honest video and Clean Mama checklist. We will give this a try. Thanks much!

[@kristin7762]

This has to be the most relatable cleaning video I’ve ever seen 😂 And you’re looking fantastic, Cas!

[@Clutterbug]

😊 thank you

[@allsquaredup9717]

My cleaning routine just keeps evolving, depending on my schedule. The thing that has made whatever my routine is at the time WAY EASIER was decluttering and eliminating lots of furniture pieces that were just holding unnecessary stuff. Less stuff, less to clean, happy me.

[@mooreacrestxgardenening4979]

I'm pretty sure the people you bought the house from had to disclose if the house ever flooded and it sounds like they had to have an issue also. Definitely worth checking into. Of course weird weather events are unpredictable.

[@reginaeudy9249]

Yes about needing to disclose. In the U.S. you would have recourse against the seller to cover some of the cost to remedy, i.e. french drain. Not sure about Canada. Good luck, Cas, with figuring out a solution.

[@magenmacdougall4532]

@@LadyRed31😢😢😢

[@marygueldenzoph7317]

Wow! In the US it’s illegal for the developer, seller and realtor to fail to disclose something as consequential as flooding on the property. That cannot have been unknown to the property developer. It would result in a huge lawsuit here.

[@tammyprince1818]

Indeed Canada has disclosure rules too! Absolutely worth having a conversation with your Realtor if you were not told, there is recourse! Not your bad, just not allowed!

[@carriecarrie5285]

They bought a house in a floodplain. This is not an issue with the house; it’s with the location which they were aware of being a floodplain. Anyone buying in a floodplain or anywhere should have emergency preparedness plans. It’s unfortunate that Cas went through this so quickly after buying the house, but hopefully they will be better prepared if or when it happens again.

[@SheilaEnglish2]

I used to be a Weekend Warrior but now I’m more of a daily speed cleaner. It’s funny, so many people say I must clean all the time and I really don’t. I fool them by being tidy and organized 😉. I hope you can get your drainage sorted out before winter so that you don’t have to deal with flooding next Spring 😬

[@shelbyanem]

For the shower, try having an extra Towel just for drying the shower. Faster and easier than squeegee, and actually removes the moisture better too! I'm with you, too lazy to squeegee, but a towel dry I will do!

[@judyscholfield820]

Wholeheartedly agree with the extra Towel. This works!!!

[@pamelamolina5623]

I concur towel is best

[@SheilaEnglish2]

This is interesting. I’ve just had a new shower put in and I’ve been squeegeeing every time but I’d love a quicker solution. Do you use a microfibre cloth or just an ordinary towel?

[@carlygreen2293]

Yes! I bought the 30 pack of microfibers from Walmart's automotive dept. so I could keep in the bathroom for this particular reason and it is THE BEST! They soak up water sooo good. Great for when my kids treat the tub like the waterpark, too! Then I just hang it over my faucet to dry when I'm all done. We keep a small fan that sits on the counter because our ceiling fan doesnt work, and point it directly into the shower and it helps dry all my towels and keeps the mildew smell out. Highly recommend the fan even if your vent one works. It goes into the bottom linen cabinet when it's dry. Also, I keep all my dirty microfibers in a sack in laundry room until I have load of them. As they don't need much soap to wash, and you're not supposed to use heat at all on them so it usually takes 2-3 hours in the dryer with no heat.

[@yvonnelanese-coppola4999]

A squeegee takes the same amount of time as a towel. I don’t have a glass shower door, but I do wipe down my shower walls after I shower. I squeegee, my husband uses a microfiber towel.

[@kristin7762]

I’m doing a “tiny task” list where I just do something random from the list whenever I’m waiting for the coffee to brew or I’m listening to a podcast or whatever. So I’m like, “what am I supposed to be doing? Oh let me look at the list.” And I pick something small like wipe out the microwave or throw the sheets in the wash or clean the toilet. And I do it as quickly as possible and sometimes even time myself. It’s been SUPER helpful. You are so hilarious and I relate HARD to this video 😂❤️

[@spunkysagittarius87]

I’m sure you guys are working on a permanent solution for the water in your yard because your house shouldn’t cause you ptsd! It’s too beautiful and has so many great spaces. 😊 and just think, down the road you can always redo the bathroom with materials that require less work and maintenance. We’re with you!

[@leahw754]

omg you are having too much fun. i’m going through a deep depression right now and you had me laughing and smiling. i can’t tell you how long it’s been. totally entertaining.

[@LiarFireDesire]

Giiiirl you need to get more credit. The spray mop is one of the best things i've ever bought. Cleaning our old kitchen and bathroom finally doesn't feel daunting anymore. You should get "most legit channel" award

[@karenweatherston6092]

The stuff that comes with mop for the spray builds up. Does water and vinegar?

[@dbyblair]

Cas, I have to say I really like your painting on your Tuesday dusting day. When you were standing there it perfectly framed your face while you were talking. It was like stardust flying out in the background! I like your style fast and done. Thank you

[@hollyemery6719]

Hi Cas! I use to be a weekend warrior. I want to be a zone cleaner but I end up “SQUIRREL”. 😅Thanks Cas for all you do!! I enjoy you so much😊

[@Clutterbug]

You are so welcome!

[@florencef4416]

I adapted your clutterbug speed cleaning routine to my needs, it has been an amazing inspiration. And I have weekly, 2weekly and 4weekly cycles with the tasks I don't do on a daily basis. Thank you Cas, you have a big impact on how I handle my household and how I NOT FEEL OVERWHELMED by it.

[@AngelKkakes05]

Okay. This video was absolutely perfect! It has been a tough season for me and your humor alongside your cleaning tips was so needed. Thank you for being a light and being such a joy!

[@Clutterbug]

You are so welcome!

[@aliciakunkel221]

We are in arkansas and can say our water issues have been horrible too and tornadoes. We have French drains all over the property and house now. We have a creek at the bottom of the property, we never thought we’d be getting water up by the house several acres away.

[@tipsyhippy3949]

Honestly this video is my favorite so far. The bloopers, and the real life of it is so great. I've sprayed myself cleaning the shower so I feel your pain. I'd love more of these types.

[@sdennen]

Fellow Rain PTSD survivor here. I live on a small lot, neighborhood of small lots. Being in the middle and lower, yeah, my backyard becomes a bog. I spent years taking shifts having to shop vac puddles out of my basement every time it rained until I could have a french drain & sump pump system put in...and now I have water in the wall because water started collecting elsewhere. Good luck, friend 💜

[@amberklein6893]

I use my own checklist. It doesn’t matter what day, what time, etc. So long as everything on the list is done once a week (minimum). This way, I clean whenever I have time, and the list keeps me focused and tracks the to do’s for me. If I can’t get something done done one week, that’s the task I’ll start with the next week. And yes, I include monthly and biweekly tasks in my weekly list. I just check them off on my future week lists whenever they’re completed. Which makes me feel accomplished when I start a new week that has several items already checked off as completed. 😊

[@BAShaneHolser]

I’m beginning to think I need to create lists like this too!

[@casandrabennett1066]

I don't really have a dedicated cleaning routine. I'm tend to clean what needs attention on a daily basis. But I love the Clean Mama routine for deep cleaning purposes. I deep cleaned all 3 bathrooms in my house yesterday. Today, the dog hair was driving me crazy so I decided to combine dusting and vacuuming into 1 day. While I had the window washing stuff out (for mirrors), my daughter cleaned the windows in our kitchen that seem to get tracked up most by the pooch. I do laundry on a daily basis, and dishes (my nemesis) tend to get washed every other day. I've followed the Fly Lady system in the past, as well as Clean Mama. Both are great for helping me to stay on task and keep a clean home with husband, kids and dog. I've also been known to listen to the Organize 365 podcast to help keep me focused on cleaning & organizing, as well. Loved your RainX suggestion for shower glass. We are hoping to remodel our master bath in the next year and I would love to have window glass/pony wall for the layout in our bathroom. Thanks for the great tips.

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@jenniferv6949]

Oh my goodness. I've been suffering with a smelly vacuum. After watching this, I put a cotton ball of essential oils inside it and it smells amazing!! Wow! Thank you Cas!

[@Clutterbug]

You're so welcome!!

[@petdr96]

I would HIGHLY recommend investing in a battery operated backup sump pump, in addition to your generator. The battery backup will give you a little breathing room to get the generator up and running and will help to reduce the amount of water that overflows the pit. However- from experience- make sure the battery is good by checking monthly like they say because otherwise you may be left with no power, a dead battery backup, AND a freaking generator that won't start. LOVE your videos, keep them coming :)

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

Love your humor and never a weekend warrior. I enjoy doing the clean mama routine. I just purchased your book and a coarse. You are number 1 on my list to watch and learn from about maintaining our home. So relatable and inspiring, thank you.

[@deb135]

"Why can't i be lazy AND have nice things?" YESSSS! I can relate to that statement! LOL

[@loryp6057]

You are my all time favorite "home" guru. Love your sense of humor, honesty and tips and tricks. Have all of your books as well as season of your show on my dvr! Keep being you Cass, you're amazing. ❤from down the highway, in St. Catharines..🇨🇦

[@loryp6057]

Mental Note -> always go to look at houses near water the day after heavy rains end 😢

[@unboundbytiffany]

Right? Her personality is so freaking wonderful it's just contagious through the screen. Motivating just watching and hearing her adorable hilariousness

[@MargaretShephard]

Hi Cas, Love your videos. I am 74 and I have allocated days for cleaning. Linens is Thursday. I am a lifelong minimalist and always on the lookout for new ways to simplify life.I feel that I have my routines off to a fine art but still pick up amazing tips from you. Being retired I can be flexible or not do nothing at all :))

[@roseannaradmanovich21]

One of the biggest game changers for me was a 15 minute tidy everyday. Set a timer for 15 minutes and put things away, take dirty dishes into the kitchen, grab laundry from the bathroom floor and toss it into the hamper, etc. it’s like the grown up version of the big comfy couch ten second tidy 😂 having a timer set makes it really easy to find motivation to get started because for my ADHD brain, 15 minutes feels like so much less than half an hour. Then by the end of it I’m ready and feel motivated to tackle the daily task!

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

That's FlyLady style. 😺

[@ellen3131]

I need to get back to doing this!

[@bellaluce7088]

Totally agree this makes such a difference with ADHD! And it's even better since I discovered Temptation Bundling. Listening to music or a podcast or immediately rewarding myself with guilt-free TV time or KZbin makes me associate cleaning with positive feelings for the first time in my life!

[@user-ij9uk8tn8i]

YES!!! 😃💪💕

[@chantillyviolin]

OMG I love your videos!!! I've been belly-laughing all morning!!! And I still haven't begun to clean my house! But I'm feeling more and more inspired to start - ANY MINUTE NOW!!!!

[@aliciayeager1273]

I’ve had a cleaning business for 15 years and using Dawn Powerwash will take care of the whole shower and does a wonderful job of taking the soap scum off of the glass shower doors.

[@suziediva]

You mean the dawn power wash dish soap? Also... how do you use it, spray, leave it on for a few mins & rinse off?

[@lynnshepard7485]

Oh, do tell us more!

[@lisaheeter3810]

Waiting for details...😂🙏

[@MrMonet111]

Great on kitchen appliances too 😊

[@messily1456]

“Why can’t I have nice things and also be lazy??” Ugh. Same, girl.

[@jenburns6265]

Lol, when you did the house tore, my thoughts "oh she isn't going to like cleaning that bathroom" I just bought a smaller house and I love it! My last house was big and I hated cleaning it. ❤

[@lauramitchell6725]

👍

[@frisbee321]

Weekend warrior here. There is not enough time during the week and I spend the time that I have making healthy meals for my family and spending quality time with them. Put away all the laundry on Saturday morning and do timed deep clean.

[@katefree9539]

I use a modified (switched to meet my schedule) version of your earlier weekly schedule. It was revolutionary. There are days that I get off schedule, but on schedule, I am golden!

[@bellaluce7088]

Game changers for me: 1) "Temptation Bundling" with something FUN during and/or afterwards (podcast, TV, KZbin...) 2) Before I get started, imagining how GOOD I will feel when I'm done 3) Using my beloved Time Timer visual timer for mini "house blessing" sessions instead of marathons 4) Reminding myself that cleaning is EXERCISE (2 for 1! ; - ) 5) Keeping a log of how I feel before and after cleaning, and when looking at my clean or dirty house 6) Really noticing and drinking in how GOOD it feels to live in a clean home : - )

[@Betty_Spaghetti84]

Fly Lady routine has been doing it for me. I loved "That Awkward Mom's" video of Clean Mama vs Fly Lady, and decided I'd try Fly Lady :) long live the swiffer duster!!!

[@kristinisreading4866]

Need to check that out.

[@tamaraYvonne02]

I know the feeling about every time it rains. I use to Geel that way every time it was really windy at our old house because our house was surrounded by trees and every year we lived there a tree fell. The last year we were there a tree side swiped our house taking out our gutter causing our basement to flood. Never will I live in a house next to trees!

[@gloriaalleyne7135]

I feel you on the flooding of the basement. I came home twice to a burst bathroom pipe that flooded the entire house, whilst I was at work. My friend and her son came over to lend some assistance and I am telling you it was quit a job sweeping and mopping that water. I would not wish that on my worst enemy.

[@leahrowe847]

Shop Vac... Man's best friend in those situations!

[@janistaylor8842]

It was a huge storm with the winds and trees flying. Im glad u got through it.😮

[@mr.a.]

Hi Cas, for scrubbing the bath floor I use my drill with scuffing head 😂. You should put a QR code on those cleaning tips so your kids can just scan it and have a video of mom motivating them ❤

[@unboundbytiffany]

Omg. For all of us! Stickers with video qr codes to put around house! Love this!

[@nidaashakir9166]

How do you do that?

[@nidaashakir9166]

How do you do that?

[@mr.a.]

Hi, there’s actually an app that will do that for you. We have QR code on the fridge for our wifi pass code. Now I don’t get bothered every time I need to recall the password. Look for qr app. You than add a link to a website or just add wifi password etc. Amazon also sells a QR code for organizing bins. You place the sticker on the bin and than when you scan the QR code the images of contents of the bin pop up. ❤ it’s $10 I believe.

[@unboundbytiffany]

@@mr.a. love that, can also do in canva as well

[@mqsousa]

Avon Skin So Soft Body oil works great on soap scum on glass showers and smelle great.

[@josephdaly2015]

Great ideas as always but I tend to mix and match depending on what’s going on. Omg the flooding, I’m not surprised you’ve ptsd, I’d be the same. You will definitely have to get someone out to get advice on what can be done. Have a great week of sunshine. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏👍💪🙏💐🦮

[@alisonschooley5459]

Oh my, your new home experience is exactly as ours has been. We did plenty of research, but never counted on having to replace so much in a short period of time. Fingers crossed we are at the end, we do love the house and we are enjoying the beauty, but for sure PTSD.(the other night I heard the sprinkler go off at an odd time, I assumed a water main break. I run around, hubby assures me he changed the sprinkler. And yes hurricane hit here within 3 weeks of move in, I so get it)

[@charitynordgren8246]

I love your new home, and the way you have decorated!

[@karolinamlynarczyk3208]

Task master is my routine😊. I like to have weekend free. Sometimes, on Saturdays, I do things I haven't done earlier, but I try to do it quickly. I want to be lazy and have nice things, too😂😘.

[@liap1293]

After your experience with the flooding, do you plan on contacting an engineer to see if they can build something to keep the water away from the house the next time it floods?

[@Mushkiepotamus]

You need French drain around the home and major landscaping drainage. Have you contacted a lawyer- IF this wasn’t disclosed to you when you purchased the house- you have a case- this isn’t the first time the flooding occurred.

[@Mushkiepotamus]

Angela Brown’s channel has THE BEST videos on cleaning blinds and cleaning baseboards. She has lessons for 1st time, deep clean and then maintenance cleans- so you don’t have to do deep clean.

[@Mushkiepotamus]

Get a TineCo vacuum mop- you mop and vacuum at the same time. Say you spill a bowl of milk and cereal- just pull out the Tineco and it’s vacuums and cleans it all up and the same time. The Tineco will tell you when the brush roller needs cleaning and when the clean water tank is empty and when then dirty water tank is full. It works on all types of floors just not carpet. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS so you can maintain the machine to last the longest. I have the top model 7S Pro- it cleans right up to the baseboards on each side of the roller. it has quick 3 minute self cleaning cycle for the roller and tubes and a big 6 minute self cleaning cycle. It’s cordless and lasts about 45 minutes per charge. It gives you a visible ring that changes colors to let you know where the unseen dirt is and will automatically increase cleaning power. You still have to empty clean the dirty tank. I also extra clean the roller and roller cover- I have dogs.

[@deborahheritage5581]

I also have one of these and it is absolutely amazing. Why do your floors twice when you can just do it once. Also so much cleaner. With a mop you are just moving the dirty mop around and it spins so fast its so much more than one pass over with a mop. The best invention ever.@@Mushkiepotamus

[@lindamcdermott9980]

Thanks for the back yard update. There has to be some recourse for you. About the cleaning routine, yes, I have one, certain days I do specific tasks… not in the same order as you, but it works for me.

[@Pandorash8]

I love using Norwex. If you don’t use chemicals, things stay cleaner longer and don’t take as much effort to clean, especially glass. Though the rainex hack is tempting 😃 Great video as always 👏🏻😄

[@MaxineCourt]

Love waking up to a Clutterbug notification, am in Australia, you brighten up my day and my husband just loves your sense of humour ❤

[@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm]

The black dress with polka dots is so cute. Your rain story reminded me of the house I grew up in. It was just on a single lot in town, but every time it rained we had a lake in the backyard and the basement. If it looked like a lot of rain in the forecast, we all trooped down to the basement to pick up anything that was on the floor. My parents tried various solutions. I remember it was ultimately a sump pump in combination with something else. It looked kind of like "gutters" on the floor turned on their sides and sealed to the wall and floor. It finally did the trick, but those are the only details I remember about it.

[@ruthhinnenkamp6754]

While your flooding situation isn't funny (it is stressful) - you have such great humor about it. Thanks for always making something positive out of a negative. You Rock! I am a "weekend warrior" currently. But that is because I work. But when I retire - God Willing - I think I would try your Clean Mama suggestion. Thanks for always giving us great tips. And you have such a gorgeous home. I hope you get to enjoy it without worry. I do not use a squigy in the shower. I use a microfiber clothe and wipe the shower down. When I remodeled I chose not to do glass (because I'm lazy too!) and went with a shower curtain. Less classy. But less hassle. Your shower scene was AWESOME!

[@wallflower5182]

I used to do daily jobs such as you did in your video when my kids were little and I was home all the time. I had different daily jobs, and then ended the day with a kitchen clean up, house tidy etc. I also found that I needed monthly, seasonal and yearly jobs as well, just to stay on top of things. It was so handy to have a 'checklist' of sorts to go by, to remind me of what needed to be done. Now that I'm older, work every day, I pretty much just clean up only what shows as untidy. My house is too big with just me and my husband. One of these days I will declutter my house to a smaller one.

[@mkathrynblacker5960]

"Why can't I be lazy and have nice things?" Oh my gosh, so good. 😂 I laughed for 5 minutes! I feel ya!!!

[@fabienneclavier5984]

Thanks for always being real and not hiding the little "oopsies" that happen to you. Much needed laughs! Ang great advice. When it comes to cleaning routines I haven't found the ideal one, and I've tried many. I just need a little bit of everything and make my own routine.

[@mariahaggman7027]

Cas, your video made my day. So fun! I have my own tip, really good and perfectly fitting shoes. My ”cleaning shoes” are the most expensive shoes I have. I drink some coffee, put them on and the old lady becomes a decluttering warrior. Oh well, for a while atleast.

[@christiejohnson2746]

I'm most active early mornings when it comes to cleaning. I just do what I feel motivated to do, and, of course, what needs to be done immediately. If i dont start before a certain time, you can hang it up! On another note, it's sad you all had to fight nature all night. I hope something changes so you won't have these issues in the future. 💕 Thanks for the tips and the extra push of motivation!!

[@biancab.3809]

I think you underestimate my laziness! Cas, you are my ray of sunshine and Unicorn in the morning 😂❤

[@sherryshorrosh4828]

Hey, Cas, love your channel and all your helps. When we moved into our house a few months ago my husband and his contractor friends recommended something to practice for our glass shower doors. After every shower leave the glass door open instead of closing until the door dries. Leaving it open causes the door to dry faster and leaves no water spots. With your rainx and leaving the door open, you rarely have to wipe it down.

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mellie5899]

Your home and backyard are gorgeous, Cass! I hope you can find a permanent solution to the flooding issue and hope you have flood insurance. I love how real you are about hating certain aspects of your home.

[@UpstateGrammy]

Cas, you gave me some laugh out loud moments in this video. I tried the Clean Mama system, but found that the Fly Lady system, as explained by Diane in Denmark , suits me better. The part of Clean Mama that I kept were her formulas for creating my own cleaning solutions.

[@bonniejanderson3322]

Hi Cas! Glad to hear your water is going away in your backyard. I'm really enjoying your videos on your beautiful new home and how you're making it your own! Looking forward to all the tips you will be sharing with us! I've tried cleaning the entire house on Saturdays. It truly is EXHAUSTING! I'm going to try the lists you have where you do certain things on certain days. And compare them. I've been trying not to go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink and to clean for 15 minutes each night. I'm still a work in progress. 😊

[@Julie-n9b]

So glad you and your family are safe from the tornado & overcame the flooding issue. I still think the seller should have disclosed the water problems. It’s had to have impacted them too. But on a happy note, your home is beautiful and you are keeping it so tidy!

[@Gus-Was-Here]

You have a bathroom to die for, Cas. So happy for you and your family and am praying for your family with the water situation.

[@tracy_in_primary]

die for...die from. That floor is a killer! Shiny tiles might look pretty but I can just see myself sliding and breaking something (in me...don't care about the bathroom things that can be fixed within a short space of time!)

[@kellybarrick1720]

The amount of dust in my home has dramatically been reduced with levoit 600s air purifier! Also your personality is absolutely 💯 ❤

[@mariebo7491]

I hated our glass shower so much the next house we bought no glass shower was in my must not have list 😂 prefer the shower curtain any day of the week.

[@sunflower6153]

I have an ostrich feather, feather duster. It's also washable if needed. It does an awesome job! Then shake the dust outside. And put it in a vase or umbrella holder in the sun to kill dust mites. :)

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks for sharing.

[@rg-mi5hh]

Task cleaning is the easiest to follow for us. Been doing decluttering daily for five minutes at a time in a room. Cleaning one area in a room for a few days until it is totally cleaned too. It keeps me motivated.

[@taribrumfiel02]

Thanks for the laugh before bed. Learned today that turning off the bathroom light and letting the mirror cool is the hack I needed. I tried microfiber cloths and every mix or bought spray. Turns out the heat from cleaning and organizing caused the streaks from my sprays drying too quickly. A free lesson learned.

[@tamibc1686]

I feel your pain, Cas. I had the same thing happen during the great floods of 2021 in BC. Two inches of water in the basement... my husband was away working... yep, definitely PTSD. 😣 Every time it sprinkled, I panicked. For months. The good thing is you will get through it. We put in a sump pump (outside of all places) and it hasn't rained as hard since! I would say I laugh in the face of rain but I really don't want to tempt fate!

[@deverygoss3407]

So glad I am not the only one who has to change her cleaning routine because she moved. Also, glad your house survived the flood of 2023. I, too, had PTSD after hurricane Harvey because the next year at the same time of year we had flooding. Every time it rains, man.

[@Clutterbug]

BAHAHAHAHA!

[@MsDoglover02]

I absolutely love your story telling! It doesn't matter if it's live like the shower cleaning or your story about the flood at the end, you make me belly laugh! Thanks for being a bright light in my day while sharing great content. I am also very interested in that extension wand for cleaning a couple of corners of my vaulted ceiling. Like you, I love Swiffer products as they trap dog hair and I have two.

[@eileenm1402]

Cass, You can squeegee every time you finish in shower. It’s easier than u think. Before you get out of the shower, grab the squeegee that you have hanging in the shower. While standing squeegee across the glass. Then repeat for the lower part of the glass. Hang your squeegee back up inside the shower. This works on tiles too.

[@philhagls4276]

It’s so exciting to find new routines for the new home 😊😊😊 Fresh start!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@corriegibbons7185]

Watching you clean your bathroom truly enriched my life! 😂 Thanks for keeping it so very real. I feel very normal right now.

[@jackieb7547]

This video is making me happy I have my old fashioned tub and fabric shower curtain. 🤣

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

MEEE, TOO! 💖🙌😺

[@Clutterbug]

Lol

[@karenrich9092]

Sorry about the flood. I love dogs, and yours is so cute. Since I'm too far away, spoil her for me. Thanks for your videos.

[@donnacampbell1641]

Thanks for the update on your water situation. Really has been worrying me. Our area flooded really bad with hurricane Harvey a few years ago. My house was not flooded but many of my friends were and they have PTSD too every time it rains so I know what you’re talking about

[@yolandaedwards6389]

It's the aurhenticity for me! I love that you dont edit out all your mistakes...its totally okay to be a trainwreck.. WE ALL ARE, and i think its important to showcase that ❤❤❤

[@Clutterbug]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lisaaherne4799]

Oh Cas! You’re soo positive. I’ve been thinking about you and the back yard since you moved in. What a nightmare. I’m from Ireland where it never stops raining and if we had your problem it’d be Noah’s Ark out there 24/7!!! God Bless your upbeat attitude. Your videos always brighten my day ❤️

[@kims3431]

Love Clean Mama routines. And if you miss a day (or week) I just start with the task for whatever day I’m getting back on track. No guilt 😀 I only have Clutterbug and Clean Mama books (decluttered the rest 🥰)

[@donnawest3733]

Thank you, you are so entertaining and down-to-earth! I have ADHD as well, so I can totally relate to getting side-tracked for hours and not finishing what I actually set out to do. I've tried the Week-End Warrior method with very little success. Lately I've tried Cleaning Zones with underwhelming results, so now I'm going to try the Task Method. With my hyper-focusing tendencies, this just might work! Your new house looks lovely.

[@Clutterbug]

Thank you!

[@lorrainevanvelsor3655]

Maybe you can install a drywall that will direct the water into a well, away from the house. We had to do that and it’s kept our basement dry. But we don’t live near a river or have as much property as you. It’s something to look into.

[@thing2644]

Not even half way through and I havent laughed so hard all week! Thank you Cas, I needed this!

[@judigurl]

I second that i was cracking up...

[@sable747]

I’m usually a task a day person, but I do think zones work great for helping to focus on decluttering. I can’t believe all you have already done to the new house and I hope it works out for the flooding issue. Thank you for being so open and honest about it. It is so stressful to go through those issues with a new house after all the moving and big changes you have already gone through! We moved a few months before you into a rental and we still don’t have the curtains up in or all the living room boxes unpacked! 😂