Saving a Destroyed Home: Episode 1

[@RescueJunkie815]

Mack! Where’s your PPE?! We love you and need you to stick around! Mouse and roach excrement is baaaaaaddd for your lungs dude!

[@RescueJunkie815]

Ahhh there we go. A sorta mask at least …

[@damomajanet]

Eye protection too. That’s some nasty looking stuff in there 🤢

[@longwayaround7767]

Asbestos is even worse for your lungs!

[@giancarloc1985]

I would have used a full mask with a respirator with eyes covered. This level of mouse poop is scary. Not only that he said there was black mold in that place.

[@sre3109]

Rip out that carpet not only was there mice poop but I’m sure mice urine.

[@ElizaGrey-fs9mf]

Fun fact, this video is in real time and he just cleans that fast. The squeaky voices you hear in the background around 13:50 are the mice complaining about their homes getting messed up.

[@lisaruiz6799]

LOL, Thanks for making me laugh. January has kicked my @$$ and trust me, I need any laughs possible.

[@NothingButGoodStuff]

What I noticed there was, so many cleaning products for such a filthy house. Aspirational cleaning.

[@anthony_lovett]

​@@lisaruiz6799 i hope February is treating you better!

[@goatprince1]

By pure coincidence, I also came up with this exact rationalization of the squeaky voices.

[@hippiebits2071]

Mack- The good thing about this house is there really isn't anything that is dirty. Also Mack- We filled a 5 gallon shop vac about half way full with mouse poop just from this pantry. Gotta love this guy lol!

[@junoantaresofficial]

Mack

[@hippiebits2071]

@@junoantaresofficial thanks I will fix that!

[@priscillamoore5736]

Ikr?

[@1JewelOfTheNile]

1:37 Hilarious! I thought the same thing!😂

[@johelenfugate3498]

If this isn’t a dirty house , I’d hate to see the one that is .

[@witchthimble3074]

I used bleach on a shelf that had been peed on by a lot of mice and my throat started to burn. Layers of dried-up urine residue contain ammonia and I think I made a little bit of chloramine gas. We backed off, opened the windows, soap-and-water washed the shelf first, and then went back in with the bleach. Alcohol is probably a better idea even for someone who isn't allergic.

[@coralovesnature]

Great point! They say not to clean litter boxes with bleach for the same reason (it creates mustard gas).

[@Cole_Cross]

We made this mistake cleaning up after moving our cat shelter into a bigger building. I almost fainted :P (i DID throw up a bunch)

[@laurabenevelli6783]

You’re the nerd who cleans and fixes the homes. We’re the nerds who watch you do it. 😂

[@leftfinned]

nerds unite!

[@cherdidi88]

I actually quite like the multipart series, I get invested so it's something to look forward to, and also for you, it helps protect you from burn out as you aren't constantly searching for the next thing for content and the families you help get more help than the probably thought possible... Win win win

[@seasonschange4337]

My cleaning angel, you'll make those place shine. Very nice what you're doing for these people. ❤

[@akhilakumaran7704]

Agree. I like the anticipation. Plus it helps me to know that the ending is good.❤

[@missyb1020]

I came to comments to say this! Yikes 😬😳😮

[@johnkelly9451]

I never thought of it that way. I agree 1000 percent with you.. a win win all the way around and everything you said for the homeowners too... so many people need this type of help... especially young families, single mom's and as we age too.

[@cadejust6777]

@@johnkelly9451 Remember When Cleaning 🧹🧼🧽 Dishes 🍽🍴🥄🍸 Always Use A Dish Washer It Uses Less Water 💦💧🚿 Then Hand 🤚✋🖐 Washing Dishes Its Also More Hygienic.

[@jessiec1194]

TBH, I might have yanked out that closet carpet, it’s prolly mouse urine saturated but still, another video full of scrubbing and cleaning goodness! Yay!

[@rachellee3264]

Thank you so much for all your videos. I’m a disabled single mum with ADHD and your videos teach me cleaning techniques, how to break down a big project like a super messy room or house and some ADHD tricks. You also give me motivation on days where I’d rather take a spin kick to the face then face housework. I put your videos on and after a few mins I’m up doing something while watching you change the world. Big thanks

[@MamaJLW]

“I put your videos on and after a few minutes I’m up doing something while watching you change the world.” Nicely said and a great description. I’m glad he’s helping you change your world. These videos have helped me to change mine.

[@sunnydoom2726]

Body doubling is really helpful for people with ADHD. This is basically virtual body doubling😊

[@danoyse8233]

What a fantastic comment Rachel. I was watching others like ‘a beautiful mess’, and she mentioned MMC. I love his mimicking, his tips, the fact that he’s normal like us, with lots of issues and gets on, finds a way to deal with stuff. What I like most is the incentive he’s giving others that we can do it too, little by little. It’s my daily dose, without negative side effects.That’s a great Pat on the back. Glad you’re getting there too. Best wishes from Devon UK

[@AlEdJedLee]

Chiming in. My housemate is a narcissistic hoarder with ADHD and keeping the home livable seems like a ft job sometime. Mr. Moose-Hater’s narration keeps me going and makes the cleanup du jour much easier.

[@werewolf1301]

That feeling of mortification has stricken my dad and me for a long while now, following an incident that has left my mother in assisted living. I was able to break through a little bit of it today and deep clean our kitchen island, but I'll have to do it all over again with every other part of the house.

[@carolynwardle6913]

One day at a time. And take a break when needed.

[@sandrasperry4562]

You can do it!!

[@damson6981]

You're one step closer to your goal!!!

[@carolynblakeney966]

That was progress! Think 3 - 5 square feet at a time, not an entire room. In a less cluttered area, maybe you can do 5 - 10 square feet at a time.

[@evahamrick4197]

You Van Do It! I'm in a similar situation - takes time - I'm 2 rooms down.

[@tweetscotchy1093]

You’re turning this channel into quite the extreme makeover channel! TBH I appreciate the information you provide as well as the visuals. You’re good people!

[@nancyadams9228]

Looks like my mother’s house. I got the snakes out and then the mice took over. The mice weren’t even afraid of me. She too, had a kitchen fire. We would sleep in a tent when we visited. I mitigated the house, myself. She was very stubborn in that she wanted to live this way. Traumatic flashbacks watching this.

[@sandrafaith]

Gosh, I'm so sorry.

[@CraigsOverijse]

maybe should have left those snakes to take out the mice 😂 seriously though it is a nightmare when you have mice in I hope you managed to not be too triggered.

[@doloresm7396]

Wow, the snakes were keeping the rodent population down. It's difficult. Life, man.

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. Granted, I'm sure your mother was going through something herself for her to even be having hoarder problems and general messiness, but she should've sobered up the moment kids get involved. No mother should put their child through that trauma. I hope you're okay.

[@schnetzelschwester]

@@doloresm7396 The ancient Greek had no cats, but they had snakes for hunting the mice. The snakes lived in clay jugs and were treated as pets. Later they got cats from Egypt, and because cats can kill far more mice than snakes, snakes became unpopular.

[@cty9205]

Thank you Mack for all you and Jason and Emily do to help people. What a blessing you are to them. Your efforts are very far reaching, I am a hoarder who, because of you, recognized my illness and I am taking control.

[@lisaguthridge4640]

Congrats CTY ! That is a noble accomplishment and will change your life for the better. ❤

[@ChristopherGuckianASMR]

Congratulations Mack on passing 400k subscribers 🎉

[@friendoftherese1]

I was so grateful when you started wearing a mask in the beginning of the episode: I was worried about all that mouse poop! What a wonderful thing you are doing for these people.

[@joanacker917]

Can’t wait for episode two! This is just how I moved into my parents house. It’s taken me two years and now I’m “frozen.” like this woman was. It just gets unbearable a huge insurmountable task.

[@doloresm7396]

Hang in there, don't give up. Don't let it beat you. I can't go into detail as it's so much. I did things I never thought I could do. Of course I ended up in the hospital from internal bleeding because this tough old broad thought I could move really heavy rock and lay block. Yeah, I did it alright. I've been exposed to lead, asbestos, rats, mice, floods, you name it. I left a beautiful home I completely restored to move to the mountains but had to get out of the city. Somehow I ended up in the middle of a drug bust with Federal Drug Enforcement Agents totally by accident. You know how they say I nearly peed myself, well yeah I get it now. I was putting money in a parking meter at the end of my block, looked up and had agents with their guns drawn with their finger up to their mouths for me to be quiet. I had my briefcase, my handbag, juggling keys, money for the meter and I basically said to myself I am done with this crap, once and for all. I've painted over neighborhood graffiti for years to keep our values up & I just couldn't take it any more. I'm done. Good luck.

[@erickanyc8907]

I hope you get well and enjoy your New Phase of life! Sent a prayer for you. ❤

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

@@doloresm7396 Not sure what your life's story has to do with OP's comment. Sorry you went through all that (if it's even real), but this is not about you.

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

So sorry to hear about what you're going through; it can be tough handling such a big project. Take breaks when you want to. Don't be afraid to ask for help, either. I'm sure nobody would want you to undertake this task alone. You are loved, so let people love you by letting them help you. I wish you luck.

[@sandrasperry4562]

​@nomoretwitterhandles that was my problem. I was too embarrassed to ask for help. So I just sat overwhelmed and frozen. On a side note have y'all ever noticed how even the sound of the word embarrassed kinda says it all? Embarrassed.... "I'm bare a$$ed".... Embarrassed.... UH.... Never mind. It's just the Nyquil talking. 😂

[@AZHITW]

I could smell rodent through my computer screen. I like cleaning, but I think I'd draw the line with this house, thank you for taking it on.

[@samsyummysweets]

My husband choked on his coffee when you introduced yourself, Mack. 🤣 Had to pause it and start over. Looks like this will be a fun project for you and Jason!

[@wolfe6220]

Is this the first time your husband has watched MMC? Because that didn't even surprise me. It's just totally Mack. 😊

[@royalone3009]

I found the introduction hilarious too. I love Mach's sense of humor. His videos make my day.

[@joanclawford8964]

I was lmao too .. !!

[@samsyummysweets]

@@wolfe6220 no, he just wasn't quite prepared. He should have known better than to take a sip of coffee at the beginning. 😆

[@wolfe6220]

@@samsyummysweets Drinking anything while watching a HF video is a rookie mistake. 😉

[@motivatedinohio]

I don’t know how I missed this one. This house renewal is my favorite.

[@annew8365]

No wonder the lady got overwhelmed with that pantry. I’ve never seen so many mouse nests and droppings! Hat’s off to you, Mack!

[@sallytaylor2857]

Wouldn’t the mouse feces permeate the carpet to the point that is would never be sanitary? Wouldn’t it still smell bad??

[@kg6801]

You describe that stuckness and overwhelm well. Thank you for helping people understand there's a lot more to these issues than laziness, (if only it was that easy!) And thank you for helping people who need it, and for being endlessly entertaining. You're helping me let others in to help me work on my situation, and I really appreciate everything you do.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

You have taken on a huge job here. I hope that pantry carpet is going to go soon. Needs replacing with lino if possible, so it would make the pantry more hygienic and easier to keep clean. The wallpaper in the pantry looks very 1950/1960's too. Nice simple designs. I hope you don't get sick doing this one. The soot covered ceiling looks positively evil, so take care. 🥴

[@olili2240]

It's two O ’clock AM here, in France. I’ll work tomorow. What i’m doing to watch this video right now ? Oh yes ! I can’t wait and It's sooooo satisfying ! Thanks MMC 😊❤

[@olili2240]

And happy new year, of course 🎉❤

[@josi4381]

Did exactly this last night too, but from Germany. Have to repeat now since I fell asleep to the soothing sounds😅

[@olili2240]

@@josi4381 : excellent !

[@kerrydwyer1879]

It shows you are appreciated. All your family.Plus you have some great tips...All take care

[@debradavis768]

Can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos. I hope you and Emily are doing well. Get better soon Filth!!!

[@snellingd1]

Have to admit, this one was difficult to watch for me! 😢I don’t know how you do it!! But I will tell you that you are a special person!!! You also give me incentive to declutter, which I have done since Christmas is over. Though I don’t have a hoarding issue I was having difficulty letting go of stuff belonging to my late husband who passed away year ago last October ☹️. But, I’m doing it!!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us!! Prayers for Emily as she goes through her medical journey ❤

[@kaizen_5091]

A minute into this video a gave a thumbs up because you start to see the magnitude of this job and anyone who commits to a job like this deserves a big thumbs up. 👍

[@megwolff58]

I don't know how you keep finding these fascinating projects and new ways to help. I really appreciate what you and Jason are doing. Thanks!

[@wolfe6220]

Lots of financially struggling people in that area, unfortunately. 😢

[@SteveCutler-n4i]

Not just that area and not just financial. Never can tell what is behind closed doors. Bless you Mack

[@cinm9565]

Wow… much respect for tackling this job

[@lorenenewsome228]

I almost cried down both legs with your opening!

[@travisnorman]

We need an MMC video game in the style of Powerwash Simulator, but with your amazing commentary, narration, and humor!

[@melissalane-q7m]

Yahoo! I was wondering when we’d start seeing some of the new kind of home transformations (not just cleaning, but also repairing, painting, furniture rearranging, etc). Now that we’re seeing the first, I’m REALLY excited, because you picked a doozy! This house desperately NEEDS attention and care from someone who’s knowledgeable and experienced in deep cleaning and budget renovations! Thank you and Jason for helping to turn this ramshackle, abused house into a home the owners can feel proud of! I’m so looking forward to the next episodes on this renovation! Thank you!!

[@psjz]

Thank you for showing what can happen with persistence and energy.

[@jenpeickert7624]

Like so many, this reminds me of my dads place after he passed, no mouse infestation but a smoker. He wouldnt allow us to hire cleaners to come in so it got real bad. When we got the home, we opened windows, wiped walls w/ammonia & then came back multiple times to further clean.; he lived in the Midwest we lived on the upper Westcoast, it was a job!. Thanks Jen

[@ginas.1110]

I can only imagine how relieved the homeowner felt after you took care of this for her. It's totally understandable that someone could get to a certain point with a house like this and just 'shut down'. Mack and Jason to the rescue!!

[@NancyJo-dr6mj]

If anyone can make that house beautiful and livable, it would be you. Happy New Year!

[@一个生命]

That freeze state is real I'm a mom and constantly overwhelmed I live in that state and struggle to get anything done sometimes, love the channel 🎉🎉

[@mjakobsen5183]

Love how you always lead with compassion and a true desire to understand folks when talking about them. Thanks for all that you do! ❤

[@kaleyjanenigh]

MACK! You rock! Thanks for the awesome content.

[@timingisperfect]

Sometimes you pepper in general details about a house (such as very isolated in a field or a vague history) and I really enjoy that, so if any of that makes it into future installments I would love it. I'm in a different climate and to learn that rodents head for warm houses after the fields are plowed, and details like that, it blew my mind. The layers of wallpaper designs here are fun to think about! (At least 2 in the pantry)

[@issa-me-lissa]

"I mean I eat light bulbs, but I'm weird", good Lord i love how nonchalant you just carry right on with it!.. 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁

[@jillianking7351]

Wait wait😂wait🤣hold tha hole up! 6sec’s in & I had to pause your video to outburst a goofy laugh & collect myself to thunk-out(lol I said,”thunk”)this text & comprehend what u named yourself this time😂

[@janetfreeborn7842]

Dude I give you total credit for cleaning all that mouse poop 💩 I don't think I could ever handle that. You do a superb job in all the cleaning you do 👍❤️

[@bessburkhardt2093]

I wouldn’t have had the patience I would’ve had to pull all that carpet out. God knows what would be underneath it

[@jamjixxy]

I thought it was mold on the ceiling! I was so relieved when you said soot! I can't wait to see part 2! Will this house be more than 2 parts? You are a giant freaking hero!!! And hilarious 😂😂

[@wolfe6220]

Depending on how many rooms they have to do, this will be 3 parts, minimum, from just the areas I've seen so far....

[@Jennie-fh4me]

I love your kindness and diplomacy in your videos. Your respect for the homeowners is top notch.

[@user-formervettechlady]

A new video, thank you! I binged on all I could find and had to WAIT. The 2 lives about your trashed house got me through. I'm ok. It's ok. We'll all be ok.

[@bearsmom42]

Watching these videos makes me feel like a good housekeeper! 😅

[@JasperTheTimidCat]

I can’t help thinking that when you help these (new) home owners you are recovering generational wealth for the family. It’s a financial legacy that could have been lost due to mental health, neglect and lack of passing on house maintenance skills that you and your team are recovering. Homeownership and lack of homeownership becomes generational and this financial knowledge or ignorance is passed down. Selling a house in disrepair could be a small, short term financial windfall, but keeping house and land, learning and development of skills and financial knowledge/security it provides has a long lasting effect. This truely is a gift of the heart and soul.

[@kathleenchambers6485]

I can feel this woman start to breath again. 😢 What a blessing ❤

[@npflaum]

Me: "Time to get some stuff done" *video drops* Me:"Chores can wait"

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Julesjabberwockymama]

lol me too!!

[@wolfe6220]

No lies detected!!

[@janetswope5695]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m right there with you! I “like” the video before the ding dang thing even gets started!!! 😅

[@Snoops510]

Every person "inheriting" something like this house needs a Mack. I can't imagine how depressing it must be to have to tackle it on one's own. I'd freeze. My hubby is good at tackling things like this. He sees light at the end of the tunnel, while I just see an impossible situation. Hope Jason is better soon.

[@michellesmith6558]

Mack’s breakdown of cleaning is exactly how to do it! Just pick a small space to start with. Then have a little 3-5 minute break and go back to continue. I do cleaning for a job and it’s the best way to not be overwhelmed.

[@NikkiB7598]

I’m not sure I would be able to do it. Demolishing the house and selling the land would probably be the most tempting option for me.

[@Arualiaa]

@@NikkiB7598 In this economy? You wouldn’t be able to afford a new house just from the land alone. It’s better to put in the work and slowly renovate what you already have over the years, that way you can have a good property that you can pass down to your children. Maybe you’re already a homeowner, but think about it from the perspective of someone who’s only ever been able to afford shitty rentals, and suddenly gets the luxury of inheriting a house… that looks like this. You don’t have the money to demolish and rebuild, passing up the chance to own a house would be idiotic, and yet… it still looks like this. The only way to not despair is to think long term. You inherited crap, but in an economy in which people have nothing to their name, owning that crap means it’s valuable crap. You’ll do better than the generation before you, and turn this into a home for your children so they don’t have to face the same dilemma you are now. Then again, that mindset might be incompatible with the US mentality of “can’t get too comfortable in a house because we’ll move out in 5 years, keep the walls white and bland and the property value up because it needs to look good for my future buyer” (which I never understood, it’s basically just like living in a rental and treating future buyers like a landlord) so I may be way off here.

[@WorthTheWorkTrustMe]

I always put your videos on while I’m cleaning:) I love giving you clicks & it really motivates me to just get up & clean already. 😅 Thanks for all you do! You don’t just help the homeowners, you help your audience too❤

[@Dennise_Who]

Living with something like that is draining. Imagine working all day and coming home to that. It would sap my physical and mental strength. Having someone that is not emotionally involved with the history or the mess that can come in and attack the mess is a blessing. Good work as always, Mack!

[@sheilacaine]

I actually got a little nauseous from this one. Probably because I just finished eating a bit ago. Whew, you’re awesome. ❤

[@josephdaly2015]

Hi Aseriesofslowfartingsounds, wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful 2024. Wishing Jason a speedy recovery. Hope Emily is doing well too. This couple have to be admired to get the house back to a home. You have some patience vacuuming that carpet so many times 👏 Omg asbestos? Mack you shouldn’t be handling that at all. Please, please, please mind yourself. Looking forward to seeing the next episode in this series. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 👏💪👍💐🙏

[@marggyreppeto-pi6re]

This one will be fun to see the transformation. Scraping off wallpaper reminds me of the first house my ex husband and I bought back in 1981. He was scraping off the ugly wallpaper in the bathroom and underneath was another wall paper that was nude women like a sketch artist would do. We had a good laugh. Thanks Mack ❤

[@sentient.ball.of.stardust]

Just watching this gave me an asthma attack, so glad you are wearing a mask this time. Looking forward to see the magic happening, cause nothing short of magic can make this house livable again.

[@susanbrowning5325]

I can’t wait to see the finished rooms! I hope these owners pick fun paint colors like the last house. ❤️

[@jbrown9431]

Bless you. Reality is pretty ugly and facing it gets my vote and respect. Please be safe tho. I know someone who had a hantavirus that was life threatening.

[@annaventura3395]

Mack! I love this channel. Happy new year to you and Emily, hope both she and Filth get to feel better soon. I had a question for you: have you ever thought about making one of those Amazon wish lists like teachers do? You could make a wish list for things like N45 masks, special gloves, 70% alcohol, etc where your subscribers could donate some of your supplies for you so you can bring those specialty masks/ hazmat suits with you to the job site. Just a thought. Amazon sets it up so that people who buy things off the list don’t see your address or other personal info. It could help alleviate some of the up-front expenses for you. Think about it!

[@lindacowles756]

G'day, Mack! Thank you for explaining about the 70% v. 90% isopropyl alcohol. It makes perfect sense to me.

[@carmenhealer4635]

We rented a house and the garage had a mouse nest up the overhead storage shelf. The cleaning company came out in Hazmat suites to clean it up and then left an air purifier running for several days before we could go in. Be careful.

[@dianethompson2458]

Excellent start to a big job. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. Everyone deserves a clean, safe nice place to live.

[@jademoseti8896]

It’s nearly impossible to clean it by yourself. It’s so hard. I know I’ve cleaned so much of this stuff and if I see anything like this or any over cluttered mess I have to prepare. It takes a massive amount of courage to clean it. I have to completely disassociate to get it done.

[@lolalilley5896]

Thank you so much for helping those who are overwhelmed and cant help themselves. ❤ Yall are awesome.

[@larrynelson3329]

I've never seen wall paper in squares. Good sanitizing tips thank you Mack

[@barrieyancey8584]

I don’t comment much, but am really looking forward to this whole clean! Especially since you mentioned weather-stripping the doors. We live in an 80-year old farmhouse & the two doors let in so much cold/hot air! I learn so much from you & appreciate it!❤

[@donnalittle1507]

The cleaver hanging between family photos just sticks in my mind! Always a pleasure to see you work the magic

[@gailbenway9685]

wow! The more I watch your videos, the more I learn about sanitizing and destroying things like mold. I always use alcohol, it's one of my top cleaning supplies. I am learning more new techniques through you videos and when you explained the dates on the product ,when to dispose of them thanks for all the lessons about housecleaning.

[@auntv7727]

YES!!

[@JustOneDress]

I've learned so much from him too. Lots of great tips.

[@Tigga1993]

I have never seen wall paper that was put up in squares like flooring? It’s crazy and must have taken FOREVER to put up correctly. Lol

[@janstew9819]

"LOOK, DON'T LOOK!!!" That's what I call it!! After sanitizing .. they can paint with a stain blocker and it will be fine!! Great work, you're doing a fabulous job!!!

[@pamelacruz7393]

I was thinking the same thing, possibly use Kilz paint

[@shanalouise]

My brain translated the high pitch squeaks in the background as the families of mice chewing you out for destroying their homes and it made me giggle 🤭 ❤ 😂

[@Alwaysherethere]

You did it! 401k!!🎉🎉🎉

[@mynskin]

Mack, a simple inexpensive solution for the owners with their cabinets could be a peel and stick flooring on the shelves. We had some water damage to our cabinets, kitchen and bathroom and I put peel and stick flooring in mine. Looks good, covers damage and is easy to keep clean.

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

Wow!! Mack!! Definitely your wheelhouse. I have mucho respect for what you do and thank you for sharing. I "liked" your Facebook page when you made it public a little while ago. You definitely deserve that Gold KZbin plaque. 🤩✨💥✨🤩

[@ShellyS2060]

Thank goodness I found THIS video, I was looking for mouse poop! 🐁

[@kimberly8185]

You are amazing mack.. I know this lady is so grateful for you. The amount of stress you have lifted off her is unbelievable.

[@sandrahealey6385]

Thanks for your work ❤️ well done helping so many people out!! You're a national treasure 💪🙂 I'm a cleaner in Australia, Tasmania. Not so many mega hoards here, but this kind of house is something I see regularly. Usually the houses belong to farmers and they're used for worker accommodation. I've always thought I should do before and after shots, but my mind is so full of the job that I can't be bothered 🤣 You've inspired me to document the houses I'm able to (people don't like showing this stuff here in the island state) I get great satisfaction from the job, mostly from the finished product ❤️ You'd be great to work with, all that witty shit getting thrown around 😁

[@kg6801]

Another Tasmanian? It's a small world, eh?

[@robertwallace1415]

Regarding the 'Locked Up' frame of mind...I am using your videos to help me through that! Watching you clean up these messes is helping me to start work on my own disasters!

[@bernicehoggsfav]

This is going to be an exciting series to watch! Can't wait for the next installment.

[@txlady1049]

Hi Mack! Happy New Year! Just one question -- is it just me, or is the photo of the circuit breaker box with the family photos and a cleaver very creepy?!

[@sunflowerinsfe256]

😮😳😬

[@lenom1289]

That would have got me out of there ASAP. It is sooooo creepy.

[@trishhoapili7587]

Oh not just me then ! Freaked me out!

[@sunshine3914]

Timestamp?

[@lenom1289]

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[@lisasternenkind6467]

Thank you for explaining the freezing sensation. Suffering from PTSD, it took me 3 years to clean up my windows sill. Everytime I wanted to do it, I didn't know where to start and end. I just saw the dust on the stuff and the dusty curtains and all the dust around the windows, etc. And it made me think that if I cleaned up the area infront of the windows, the dusty curtains would make it dusty again. And if I took off the curtains first for washing, I would have loads of additional dust coming down on my windows sill and all around..... I don't have a vacuum cleaner and my social worker doesn't want me to buy one, because she says I must throw away at least half of my partly *new* or hardly used things before buying something new. I don't have the strength to stand up against her. She constantly forces me to throw away beloved books, wonderful yarns, beautiful fabrics, my drawing and painting materials, etc. She says, the less I have to comfort my creative needs at home, the more I will be willing to socialize with others. She is really mad at me, because I got myself a new puppy to train to be my certified PTSD service dog. I think she was happy a year ago, when my former service dog had passed away after he was attacked by a dog hater. 😢 She's also angry about me changing my diet and tells me that other eating habits won't solve my PTSD. I believe otherwise though. I'm feeling so bad because I have to deal with her. And I'm so glad that you have the empathy for other survivor's in your area and that you are helping those in need recover. I am also very thankful that you explain the situation some of us are caught in. This way at least the people willing to understand will make a change in their own communities and will probably also spread what they learn from you. 🙏🏻

[@KTplease]

I learn something from EVERY SINGLE VID, even if it’s just how awesome your spin kicks are. But I guess everyone already knows that. 🤷‍♀️

[@whilethevossisaway]

Amazing! Really looking forward to part 2!

[@amandaschmidt9528]

Your introductions absolutely kill me every time 😂😂😂

[@angelinachong3680]

I felt like such a wuss for grimacing while you valiantly picked up mouse nests in the cabinets. Mac, you’re a STUD!

[@MarianneMcVeigh-xz2yv]

You're amazing Mack. I would feel overwhelmed in there. You're a great person helping others in need. I love your narration and your humour is very unique. Your voice is so relaxing and soothing. Your cleaning channel is my favourite

[@amberpeace5099]

I laughed once you realized the kitchen that caught on fire’s walls were probably asbestos. As someone who bought a house with asbestos siding, I may be afraid to pressure wash it too hard, but it ain’t burning down!

[@tracytracy622]

Amazing.... I hope youre all feeling better from everything including Emily's surgery. Hugs of appreciation ❤️

[@beckyschott7134]

What a very nice and kind thing to do for someone. You are awesome!

[@shirleys765]

Loving the work you're doing on this house. Can't wait for episode 2.

[@dirtbagdeacon]

Sending good vibes to you and the homeowners....cleaning that up is definitely a heavy lift!

[@missMediaChick]

Mack, I'm late to this video, but maybe you could get some shelf liner from Dollar Tree for inside those cupboards? Haven't watched the second part yet, so I don't know if you've painted them or not, but just a thought. This is one heck of a project. Thanks for working so hard to help these people!

[@gilenasimons7081]

I’m undergoing renovations, and have been for so long, that I’m having my entire home INDUSTRIAL CLEANED this coming week. I’m so excited!! Three or four people for three or four days. Watching your channel has been like watching excellent previews for a favourite movie. Ty so much. 🇬🇧

[@Somewhereintime22]

I absolutely love your APC and use it all the time. My daughter (science teacher) came over and told me to be careful around my gas stove and pilots though because alcohol is flammable.

[@tamaratamtammorris8151]

Wow! I can't wait to see what you do with this house. Hubby's done some gnarly cleanouts of rental units when he was a maintenance man. Rodents, mold, hoarding, janky DIY fixes that are major code violations (mostly that), he's seen a lot. Thanks for the tip about mold. I have some stubborn spots in the shower that I'm not sure if it's mold or mildew, but they won't come out with regular scrubbing (even tried acid-based toilet cleaner to no avail). I'll try the hydrogen peroxide and see if that works. Since this is an old house, do be mindful of asbestos. A lot of old buildings have it, especially in adhesives on the floor and walls or as insulation (a 100+ year old school I used to work at had it in the floor under the tiles and up in the ceiling where it insulated pipes). Masks are a must if you're going to be doing anything that disturbs it. Ironically, all that asbestos probably saved that house from burning down when the fire happened. Take care of yourself and the family!

[@anonananas940]

I love the variety of videos on your channel and I'm really looking forward to this series. I love what you do for people, not just the houses you clean but the awareness and acceptance you create for everyone.

[@miriam_kathleen]

Great job. Looking forward to Episode 2!

[@CindyJohnson-n8m]

Here in WA, they tell you wear a mask & gloves while cleaning mouse waist, since we have deer mice they can carry hantaviruses, it's deadly. Good to see you're wearing one... ;)

[@dorenedaniels7493]

I think God for your blessing you are giving to help this family. God bless you 🙏❤️

[@silvrfox2uBooboo]

Get better quickly, Jason. It's absolutely no fun getting sick! Ugh! Dad......u did good once again!

[@samtakhandhia1012]

Happy new year to you all and big congratulations on your ever increasing number of subscribers. Well deserved and wishing you many more !