*MASSIVE* Storage Closet DECLUTTER | Before and After

[@reallifewithali]

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[@cantocant2346]

Such a rewarding shot of all the things leaving your house! I always feel so much lighter after a declutter.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! I definitely feel a lot lighter!

[@danabrown2391]

Alo, you do such a great job of decluttering, explaining your process but not spending too much time on it and excellent editing! You deserve a LOT more subscribers!!

[@reallifewithali]

Aww, thank you! You made my day. ❤️

[@paulineward2068]

I agree, I've thought that for a long time

[@reallifewithali]

@@paulineward2068 Thank you! ❤️

[@DH-wq3mo]

Yes you do! Thank you for not cutting to annoying music every couple minutes!😊

[@reallifewithali]

@@DH-wq3mo Thank you! ❤

[@shirleygermain5707]

I am one of those people that would have done the whole room at once. When I start doing something, I have to finish. Lol, I blame my mother. Lol

[@reallifewithali]

Yeah, me too. I just wanted to show a way to declutter that isn’t overwhelming to some people. ❤️

[@danabrown2391]

me too!

[@toniawhitaker9697]

Yes! Just thinking about leaving it unfinished stresses me out. There's no way I could've done that in 15 min increments. If I stop once I get started I probably won't get back to it 😊

[@Xiroi87]

This is about progress, not perfection, it's not about doing all in one go or nothing at all but about understanding that something is better than nothing. Perfectionism is not a good thing.

[@DH-wq3mo]

Sometimes all you have is 15 minutes. She is showing that you can still accomplish big tasks in small bites. I say bravo!

[@jennyjenkins877]

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Simply amazing. My life has improved so much ever since putting perfectionism (and the accompanying procrastination) aside to tackle big projects like this in manageable chunks. To the people saying they could never leave the task in the incomplete state after 15 minutes, they don't understand the freedom that comes with your method. My spare room was a mess for so long back when I had that 'all or nothing' mindset. When I finally gave myself permission to start in just 1 corner, I could handle it without experiencing pain or decision fatigue. It probably got finished a lot sooner than if I thought I couldn't do it any other way than all at once. It doesn't necessarily have to be done on separate days either. You can do 2 or more sessions in a day but it's definitely beneficial to take breaks to recharge both mentally and physically. Some people just have such busy lives that carving out 15 minutes in a day is the only option.

[@reallifewithali]

Yes! I love it! Thank you for your comments. It’s so true!

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

I would put a board over the tub if you're not going to use it. Then you could put some shelves above it to store whatever is going in the room. My son has a guest room that had years of stuff cluttering it. He took all the books and put them in the library, boxing up almost a dozen boxes to be donated. Now he's able to finish the room. What can be done when you put your mind to it.

[@reallifewithali]

Smart! That is a really good idea! Thanks!

[@MyBlessedNest]

Amazing that you got that done in 45 mins! 🥳

[@reallifewithali]

@@MyBlessedNest Thanks!

[@dianewilliams1403]

Hi Ali. Just wanted to say that your donations are someone’s blessing. Thank you for your videos.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@SusanRouse-r3h]

Definitely donate the pieces for the carpet cleaner. Great idea for the 15 timer for each day

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks!

[@gloriaelswood8762]

You are an inspiration! I love you 15 minute declutters!

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jasminhuber7573]

I try this 15 Min. Method 👍🥰 thanks for sharing Jasmin 🌺🌷

[@reallifewithali]

You’re welcome!

[@paulineward2068]

So inspiring as usual. I would love to see what the room looks like now. Thank you for sharing your thought process as you declutter x

[@reallifewithali]

Oh my gosh! I totally forgot to edit that in. I realized I forgot to edit another thing in too. Oops!

[@gaelle_dl]

Good job! Bisous de France 😘

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@karencherne7050]

I set a timer also, so I don't get overwhelmed! Looks great!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! ❤️

[@aneidadelapaz3766]

⏳️ I did it today while I watched your vid.

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! 👏🏻

[@GracieD1970]

Great video. I like doing anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes maintenance on areas, as I'm pretty organized to begin with. I've been there when you take your items off to be donated, and you're second guessing your decisions, but in the end you know if feels good and a big weight has been lifted.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@traceyjardine7002]

Is there a vacuum shop near you? Ours takes old vacuums for parts, and carpet cleaners, as well. I just found your channel recently. I love your 15 minute declutters! Thanks for doing this series!

[@reallifewithali]

That would have been smart!

[@abundantlyinspired]

Fantastic job!!!🎉🎉 It's always such a great feeling to let go of useless and unused things!

[@reallifewithali]

Yes! Thank you!

[@barbstormo7030]

Wow Ali! You are a rock star doing all that work in basically 45 minutes! I know it’s tough getting rid of some things that you paid for, never used and then donated! I have had to do the same thing. I hope you have a great day!

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@nolasavedmysoul]

Whenever I have something that is broken in some form, I list it for free on the local classifieds online and there are always people who want those things. That way, it doesn’t just get thrown out if you donate it and they see it’s broken and assume it doesn’t work anymore.

[@reallifewithali]

That’s smart! Next time for sure.

[@Judy122550]

I am a new subscriber. I am going to watch every video you put up in the past I missed, I love how you declutter. I will be doing the same thank you. You make sense out of how you declutter. I followed many others,but you to me by far is the best for me! Have a lovely rest of the week !

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thank you! You made my day. ❤️

[@bethhusted1111]

Your a great inspiration to me to work on my closet which is very hard because everything seems to be sentimental. Not that I use it or need it don’t know what to do with it.

[@reallifewithali]

Sentimental clutter is hard. I wish you luck! ❤️

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

I love the finished look…just space. 😊 You did an amazing job! 💜

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@PeaceHouseArt]

Your community members in your local Buy Nothing Facebook group would really appreciate the donations over just dropping things off at goodwill! Guarantee someone would be incredibly grateful for the wonky vacuum!

[@reallifewithali]

Yes that is true and I considered it. Sometimes I just need it gone immediately and that is how I was feeling. I actually don’t donate to goodwill. It’s a place our church owns. They donate a LOT of stuff to people in need. And they hire people who may have a hard time getting jobs otherwise.

[@itsjennnasworld1692]

@5:15 use the lids as a decorative 'tray' to make use in case you do ever change it up and want the lids for the containers

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea!

[@leezasims9959]

Wow that was really impressive. So much accomplished in such a short amount of time. You are very good at letting go of things. That’s the key. Well done 🎉

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@magdadymek3225]

the frames are so cute! please use it!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! If I were better at decorating and actually putting decor up, I totally would!

[@rmf4]

Decluttering in bite size chuncks is how I've been tackling my house.

[@reallifewithali]

It works great, doesn’t it?

[@kaymack5304]

Ahhh…I love decluttering! So satisfying. Unfortunately my husband and son have hoarding tendencies so I have to be sneaky about it and can’t get rid of everything that I would heave. Sigh

[@reallifewithali]

I’m sorry! That has to be hard. ❤️

[@Snitzler4710]

If you’re going to use the vacuum, keep it. If not, donate it. You can use a small bungee cord to keep it upright. Your decluttering exercise was a success!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for the tip! I did donate it. 😬

[@reallifewithali]

I just realized I forgot to edit in the final result (thanks Pauline for reminding me)! So sorry! I’ll post it on my community page. This link should take you to my community page: kzbin.info/door/P5MdDPkn5rv7ZsNx5hi6Xgcommunity

[@katiecauffman1902]

What is your community page

[@reallifewithali]

@@katiecauffman1902 This link should take you there. But you can also do it another way (for future reference). If you click on my channel name under my video, it will pull up my channel page. From there, there is a tab that says community. kzbin.info/door/P5MdDPkn5rv7ZsNx5hi6Xgcommunity

[@marietighe2602]

Use the wooden lids as chopping boards or platters for cheese and fruit

[@reallifewithali]

I never thought of that. Thanks!

[@KTplease]

The 15 minute rule doesn’t quite work for The Doom Room (as I call mine) because the stuff has to be pulled out to be sorted and then gets in the way until the next time I can declutter.

[@reallifewithali]

I get that. Have you tried Dana K White’s method?

[@sazzlekaz]

I’d donate the carpet cleaner - it still works and someone else can make good use of it. I had a similar problem with a carpet cleaner that I lent to a friend and when I got it back, it never stood up again!

[@reallifewithali]

Oh no! I did donate it! Thanks!

[@rayeof_light]

With the carpet cleaner, I'd post it in my local buy nothing group or on Facebook marketplace (for free). I've gotten rid of so much stuff that way 😅 I set it outside, someone comes by and I don't have to see or talk to anyone lol

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea! I’ve done that several times before.

[@madhubagla8049]

Most of the things sent for donation ends up in landfills. Would it not be better to put in on the curb with a free sign?

[@reallifewithali]

I have often done that before, too. I do know that the where I donate they send unsold items to humanitarian relief efforts around the world or are recycled, if possible.

[@erinstine]

@erinstine 7 minutes ago Great job! Unrelated: I love that V neck blue/green shirt on you! Where did u get it?

[@reallifewithali]

Sams club! It was around $10, too!

[@annw1395]

I am a suckered for containers, and I would have hung onto those storage bins and clear containers since you're still working on decluttering and organizing. As you rearrange areas, you might like some of them. But they can pile up. Hang up your family photos. They were nice. I would never throw away something that worked except for one part. Donate it, and explain why.

[@reallifewithali]

I kept most of the containers! I keep current family photos up in our living room already. The ones I decluttered are old. Thanks for watching!

[@erinsempire_13]

Do you have a vacuum repair shop near you?

[@reallifewithali]

Possibly, but I already donated it! I probably should have thought about that first.

[@alanbirkner1958]

We're in a 2BR apartment near Chicago. I toss, recycle, or give away at least 20 items each day. I do lots of crafts, my husband and daughter are disabled. They have their own stacks of books, tchotchkes, and hobby materials. They hand me items to donate. Tina, Al's wife

[@reallifewithali]

Hi Tina! It sounds like you have a good system going. Nice work!

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

Would you ever turn it into a functional bathroom? even if just a toilet

[@reallifewithali]

Not likely! We already have toilet downstairs and don’t need another. 😬

[@reallifewithali]

Not likely! We already have toilet downstairs and don’t need another. 😬

[@louisedillon6797]

Ask the donate store. Put a sign on it that says it works but doesn’t stay upright.

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea!

[@annrae1597]

Some guy may know how to fix the carpet cleaner..pin a note on it to explain it needs a new part to hold it upright.

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea. Thanks!

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

You got rid of so much stuff, you should be proud.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@AnneHathaway-jy8vp]

Not sure if my comment went through , thx

[@reallifewithali]

This one did. 😬

[@jillh.9617]

Love= underwear for Christmas 🙂

[@reallifewithali]

You know it! Haha. Gotta fill up those stockings with cheap stuff! 😆

[@MaryEavey-dc3sk]

I would donate the carpet cleaner but put a note on it that the only thing that is wrong with it is that it won't stand up by itself

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea! Thanks!

[@sassyslsgrl]

For the cleaner , I would still donate with a taped note that the only broken thing is it's ability to stand.

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea! Thanks.

[@marietighe2602]

Contact the company of the carpet cleaner for a spare part

[@reallifewithali]

That would have been a good idea, but the part was attached to the entire vacuum. You'd have to replace the main portion of the vacuum.

[@becca377]

I’d put the wet vac on fb marketplace for free or a local buy nothing group, someone will want it

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@CammyHell]

Why can’t the bathroom get finished? You just don’t need it?

[@reallifewithali]

Yes, we don’t need it. We have 1 bathroom down there already next to the 2 bedrooms. This bathroom is next to my husbands office and it just isn’t necessary. And I don’t have to clean another bathroom!

[@CammyHell]

@@reallifewithali that’s great!! What will you use it for now that it’s cleaned out?

[@reallifewithali]

Just storage. I’m hoping to maybe put in some shelves to maximize the space. Now I have more room to hide Christmas presents. 😬 But if it stays the way it is now, I would be totally happy!

[@angelaweathersbee1334]

Donate the floor cleaner

[@reallifewithali]

I did! Thanks.

[@kimberlylamitie2869]

I totally wouldn’t be able to shut my brain off without completing it. 😢

[@reallifewithali]

I used to be like that too. It’s taken some practice!

[@marietighe2602]

Put the tree in the basement

[@reallifewithali]

This is in my basement. 😬

[@angec9908]

To answer you question: Yes. My entire house 😬

[@reallifewithali]

Well, that’s why you’re here, right?! You can do it.

[@danabrown2391]

Ali, not Alo!

[@colettenewell4634]

Liked that uou showed going to the donation centre but you didn’t show any before and after pictures. Disappointing

[@reallifewithali]

I did show the before, but I know I totally forgot to show the after! I was so mad at myself. www.youtube.com/@reallifewithali/community If you scroll down a little ways on this, I posted a before and after!

[@heathercreates8406]

I'd put the carpet cleaner on the classifieds for free.

[@reallifewithali]

I considered that. 🤔

[@theresachristian4246]

Toss it

[@reallifewithali]

I did! 👏🏻

[@camerynthornton271]

Toss it

[@reallifewithali]

@@camerynthornton271 ❤️