The Secret to a Clean and Clutter Free House

Let's get organized!
Let's try this again!
This video is a bit long, but I wanted to show you all the little hiding spots that we use as a "home" for our homeless clutter.
Making little spaces in your home for the random clutter is the key to a clean and clutter free home.
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[@debvicpretty]

I love how your house feels very organized and tidy, but it also feels so warm and cozy and livable. It doesn't have that stiff cold look going on that some really organized houses have.

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks

[@zochbuppet448]

The college hiring you was not crazy. First they gauged that you had knowledge, and knew what you were talking about but most important within a minute they knew you had excellent communication and presentation skills. as one person here said "Your enthusiasm is contagious, and motivating."

[@NeeloBlue]

I think it's so funny how you think you're a fraud or that it's crazy that you're a professional organiser....YOU HAVE GIVEN ME SO MANY IDEAS IT'S FREAKING UNBELIEVABLE! You're great because you are RELATABLE and you give tips that are actually feasible and possible in reality! So many other videos I've watched and thought, "yeah, there's no way I could ever maintain that".

[@nataliecorbin567]

so true

[@marshafisch]

A women after my own heart! Sitting here wondering how in the world you get your husband to follow the organizing rules. He has four drawers to my one - Ha Ha. I try so hard but he just doesn't work with me. I am constantly going behind him picking up. Then when you got to the kid organizing it hit me! He is still a kid! But then I saw daughters room - she participates beautifully. Oh well, most of the time I just sit back and gaze at what organizing I am to achieve a sense of accomplishment in (there are a lot!!!!) and smile with great satisfaction. Don't get me wrong... I love my dear husband and he is a very hard work and a maniac when it comes to yard work! I do see the good things he does every day.

[@4jaimz]

You're right, the key to managing other peoples' clutter (especially childrens) is to make hidden areas they can just dump it all in. Long ago, I realized that while I enjoy a fully organized space, it's not as important to others, so if we're to live in harmony, I must compromise. Large bins for like objects is good enough. Great job.

[@Clutterbug]

4jaimz Thank you! I do need to go through and make my family purge their hidey spots every now and then, but at least it is no longer all over the house!

[@AlwaysImprovingMom]

I love your friendliness and optimism. I have struggled with enjoying being a stay at home mom responsible for cleaning the house and taking care of kids, but then I see your channel and I feel like I have so much potential. It always leaves me energized to be a better stay at home mom. Thank you so much & God bless

[@AlwaysImprovingMom]

Can you please do a video 1) about organizing your TIME -- I always want to have a more beautiful house, get dressed nicely, etc. but I feel like I am always just trying to feed the kids, get everyday errands done. I never seem to have time to make the Shutterfly books I want to, or get to my to do lists. 2) How to have an office in the kitchen without it getting cluttered -- lots of Moms have their "office"/"station" somewhere in the kitchen with calendar/meal plan/to do lists/school papers, and mine is never organized...help!!

[@adevore1971]

Being a stay at home mom sounds like a dream!

[@liseagnant4161]

I got into organizing after reading "the magic of tidying up "by Marie Kondo. I followed her advice and the rest is history, but watching your videos is also tremendously helpful and fun. I learn something new and gather some tips every time! Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@Clutterbug]

Lise Agnant Thank you!

[@svrreservations7023]

LOL, your 'random crap' drawers are neater and better organized than the drawer where I keep all my fancy jewelry!

[@warmwomyn]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I SERIOUSLY WAS FEARFUL I'D BECOME A HOARDER. SO MUCH SO, I STARTED TO WATCH HOARDING SHOWS JUST TO SEE HOW TO GET THROUGH ( MY MOM HAD CANCER FOR 10 YEARS, I WOULD HAVE TO DROP WHATEVER I WAS DOING WHEN EVER BECAUSE HER NEEDS WERE URGENT, I HAD A MAN DIE IN MY ARMS, 2 MONTHS LATER I STARTED LAW SCHOOL AND MOVED TO A NEW HOUSE AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME(I DIDN'T EVEN MOVE MYSELF INTO THE NEW HOUSE I WAS SO BUSY WITH LAW SCHOOL). AND MY DAD JUST PASSED AWAY 4 MONTHS AGO. I HAD SO MUCH STUFF, I FELT I COULDN'T THINK!!! GETTING IT UNDER CONTROL NOW. GOODWILL LOVES US, SO DOES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. BUT THAT IDEA OF HAVING A CLUTTER DRAWER OR CLUTTER PLACE IN EACH ROOM RESONATED WITH ME. THANK YOU.

[@doloreslawrence]

you can make billions with your brightness and great info on a home for homeless clutter!! Thank you. I will use some of your ideas to keep my home clutter-free!

[@AverageJaneReviews]

I loved how many organising spots the girls had in their bedroom, not only does it make it look cleaner but (hopefully) they'll grow up appreciating a clean space and continue that way when they're older

[@elainemarie9470]

Yay, I just found you! Your enthusiasm is contagious, and motivating. I love this tip of a place for homeless items. Especially when something I use happens to be on sale, and I want to stock up; now I can create a way to store them, until I will need them. Thank you for being you!

[@lipstickdreamer]

I'm really trying to help my bf keep the house clear with me, so my motto is "everything needs a home cause then it has somewhere to go back to" but have been struggling with the random rubbish we don't want to throw so this is perfect!!!! Random stuff deserves a home too :D I'm getting there. Thank you so much Xx

[@NenaKeruvim]

Im so happy and proud for you! That you are making a few bucks by helping others and sharing your knowledge, I think is great! Congratulations!

[@jilliansmith8080]

I am on the path to a clutter free home. One day at a time. It's after 1am here so first thing tomorrow I will find a junk home for my (homeless) stuff. Loved your video !!!

[@user-uq2zc1yw4p]

You have the best job in the world! I hope someday I'm gonna be like you as well. I know it is never too late for everything. You deserve all the blessings.

[@eawimf]

Thanks I have been watching a number of your videos and I liked them all but this is the one that I needed the most... I am going to start on finding a spot in every room as you suggest. I love that idea and I know it will do wonders for me and my house. Thanks again. I hope you have one on paperwork and mail. My husband brings the mail in every day but everyday he seems to find a different place to lay it down. I hate paperwork so I make it the last thing on my list of things to do and unfortunately I became disabled 5 years ago so I am limited on how much I can even accomplish in one day so most days I don't get to the end of my list so the paperwork and mail just pile up everywhere. At that point my niece has to come and bail me out of my paper clutter. I do have periodic help on housework. But I need a solution on the papers.

[@janicecrosley1654]

i like that yu even have the junk drawers sorted

[@vlk40]

I can't get busy organizing because I can't stop watching all of your videos now that I found your channel haha!

[@travellady68]

So many blessings to you in this new year. You are an original guru of organization that I watched from the start and so happy for your success. You deserve the best I learned so much from you.

[@StephanieLuff]

Gretchen Rubin calls these homeless items the "Broken Windows". I've been meaning to do something about mine, but this definitely re-motivates me. Thanks!

[@HisandHerMoney]

Great, Great, Great video! I love the box in the bedroom idea. The book shelves in the kids room was brilliant too. Thanks for sharing. -Tai

[@carolynfaunce5862]

OMG!!! first, I think my 16 year old would actually take care of her room and her belongings if it looked like your daughters room downstairs in your home. All the Paris decor...you gave me brilliant ideas with that alone thank you!!! Wish you could come heremand help me but I know I couldn't afford it. None the less, this video is most useful, I have subscribed to your channel, and look forward to trying some of the ideas shown!

[@radicallyforjesus]

Rolling your towels and washcloths makes them look so pretty and neat. I like that. Good ideas in this video!

[@shaziaazhar1909]

Extra space for random stuff is surely a great idea we all can work on.

[@JodiBonJoovi]

Hello! I was originally drawn to your videos as I am married to a chap from Windsor. My FIL was a prof at the university there as well. Love your videos..and your infectious energy. Thank you from florida......keep the tips coming!

[@TypesALot]

Your approach to a rather un-fun thing, like clutter totally inspires me. Thanks for being real about crap! We all have crap and need to know where to hide it! I subscribed to your channel because I enjoy your presentations so much.

[@cleanfasteasysafe]

what a great proverbs 31 woman enterprise. you are so inspiring and encouraging; a joy to watch. you help energize me to be a better homemaker and bring beauty and creativity into my home. Thank you for sharing your life and tips and tricks on you tube.

[@debbykaufman848]

Great, great video. Actually, I have been doing this for a long time, but never really thought about it the way you described it. Now I am thinking maybe I can expand on this concept. One other thing I have discovered is that no one can ever be totally organized and done because once you think you are, there is always something to reorganize. I think it is just a way of life, you either have it or you don't, and I can see this so clearly in my own family and friends. I love your videos, but this one really spoke to me. Thanks.

[@carolinaguzman6944]

Love your kind nature and sparkly personality and your tips of course.

[@nanynany3003]

i am not even from your country but i really like all your ideas and use them in my home which really get clutter free inspite of three kids with all thier stuff ...thank u again and waiting for more

[@suppusoora]

Wow...you are such an inspiration. My only question is it just you who try so hard to keep the house so clean and organized, do the rest of your family members cooperate with you, coz thats my biggest challenge, i try and work so hard to keep everything clean and organized but the rest of my family doesnt get it and i feel like this OCD freak who's constantly bugging them, which is so frustrating, coz i really dont like myself when i bug them...but its too overwhelming for me to do it myself only to get it wrecked by someone the next minute. Please reply. Thank you.

[@DallasBall]

Thank you! I know exactly how you feel! Ill clean a space and not ten minutes later my husband or mother in law is messing it up!

[@LauraMartinez-lb4gi]

I like to see what people have inside their cabinets for some reason. So thanks, oh & love your kids room.

[@freshnewday]

LOVED this video. Oh my gosh - even your random stash places are organized. Now I am completely in awe. Everything is contained so nicely. Gee. I hope I can learn from you some how! I am completely blown away, and I am seeing just how far I have to go. *sigh* Your girls' shared room is genius, and that reading nook: WOW! Thank you for this fantastic, inspiring video.

[@emjaykay46]

I have " Clutter Collection Stations " in most of our rooms now & love this idea !!

[@mtb1202]

I love your daughters' bedroom! It's absolutely adorable!!! Thanks for this video!! Have a good day!!

[@hjsmoons]

From the way you explain it, it seems like all the storage places in my house are "junk spots". LOL I have a bin for shoes a bin for smelly stuff, a bin for hair stuff, etc etc. Until my kids are older and my husband gets tired of not being able to find things, that's the best I can do for now. But its does help sooooo much!!!

[@debyoung367]

Love the treasure centres you have for your kids. I have boys n they have lots of nice tins for their treasures ...fantastic.

[@micheller1221]

Thank you for this video. I always look forward to your tips and sense of humor. Your daughters' room is GORGEOUS! (Je aime Paris). And thanks for sharing how your passion became your profession - very inspirational!

[@dublin1948]

I love all your videos! You are very motivational and an inspiration.

[@shannon2005100]

I'd say my number one tip for organizing is always buy furniture with drawers. End tables, storage nooks, everything has to have a drawer, it makes a huge difference when you need to put stuff someplace

[@jercyjillian4593]

I really love your channel. It is my first time to create an account here on youtube and I've always watching your videos especially your tips and tricks how to organized. I have 3 kids so my house is full of clutter but because of your videos I know now hoq to managed it. Thanks and keep it up.

[@monicaswavel6074]

Nice home and great kids room! Still working on decluttering...

[@Iwtchutube]

You were my first organizing channel I started watching, oh I'll say, appx. 3 1/2 yrs ago. I love your channel and you! Since then, you are still one of my favs! Along with DoItOnADime and, of course, anyone who loves organizing vids knows Alejandra. You deserve your success! Thank you for all your videos! If you were near me, I live in New York, I would def ask if you could help me in my home as well. If you can come to NY, please let me know! I'd really love to get help from yoü. Thanks!

[@Iwtchutube]

BTW, I think I've watched all your videos, including Malitose79! ☺️

[@sherylgifford9387]

I love that you have a bin for "toliet paper" . . . because I love labels and you are human too! Thanks for the tips . . . I actually went and found some baskets for my room while you were taking us on your tour. Great video! =)

[@MMyers-mh4jq]

you always inspire me to deep CLEAN my house.. ( not that my house is every super messy! ) because messes drive me crazy! but we are in the middle of de-cluttering and de-junking the house!

[@Clutterbug]

+M. Myers lol... I feel like I am ALWAYS in the middle of de-cluttering my house. How can I still have sooo much junk?

[@MMyers-mh4jq]

+ClutterBug Me too.. I blame the kids.. they are always bring in more! :)

[@keithathebajantexan]

Sooooo need to do this for every room, great idea!! Right now I have a bin for the bottom and top of the stairs...that helps alot cause there is always random stuff that needs to either go upstairs or go downstairs.

[@lindacurtis589]

I think it would be easier to organize someone else' home. I must have ADD as I get side tracked easily! Thanks Cas!

[@CirquedJoy]

Thank you so much for this tip. I am new to organization (I was never pressured to clean my room when I was young) and don't have a home for many things. It's drive me and my husband crazy, this is going to help a lot.

[@sylviesalim2314]

Thank you for sharing. I've been thinking of starting my own blog/vlog. You just made me realized that it's the right thing for me to do. Btw I love your videos. You are just so full of energy and great ideas. Thank you!

[@opodobed]

Oh, you are so happy talking about your thing! That's great. Watching you has put a huge smile on my face! And thanks for great videos and tips!

[@VonnySutomo]

Hey I really love your video , its very inspirational... I am not a very organized person but I have started to use bins and it helped me a lot to organize... I even downloaded your videos to offline so I could watch it when I need motivation to organize.. and it makes me happy and motivated when I watched your video... Regards from the Indonesia, the other side of the globe...

[@sw290272]

Sorry Cas but I have to say, you spelled Toilet wrong on the label for toilet paper lol. It made me laugh so I thought I’d share. Love you girl, you keep me entertained 🤣🤣🤣

[@cheryls2angelschicdonecheap]

Great video love all your ideas, colors, and it's true do what you love. Amazing! Glad I found your channel.

[@screeningmimi]

I'm halfway there. Every room in my house IS a home for random crap. ; )

[@gracedelosreyes6272]

Im not that very clean and organize person at home but I hate clutter. I really love your special storage for that homeless clutter! ☺☺☺

[@aboneh960]

Yay you're from Canada!!!!

[@melissasahagun5359]

I love your channel you've motivated me to be cleaner and more organized. I love your additude you seem so down to earth and like how you keep it secular. It seems like all the stay at home moms/ cleaning channels always bring up they're "faith" it can be annoying lol

[@katherinneribeiro]

Great tip!Allways helpfull!Thank you for sharing!The best part was when u said : Do what u love and money will follow;)😉

[@MRS.SammeK]

Love your girls room!! Such a clever idea for a shared space!

[@MRS.SammeK]

Ooo!! & you must Google or KZbin the kon Marie method it will make your job even easier!!

[@lisamedeiros7581]

Your so awesome ! Your junk drews are even organized, love it !

[@barbaravoneitzen7729]

I watch your videos every week even on my vacation.It would be cool to see you organize other needy homes...Keep them coming, see ya..😊

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

Awesome video!!! love all the creative hiding spots you came up with! :) I was so inspired with your story on how you started making money as a organizer!!! I LOVE decorating, and just recently, I was asked to come and do a few projects for close family and friends and made a little bit of $. I LOVED it!! I hope it expands to bigger things! :)

[@Clutterbug]

I know if you stick with it, your passion can turn into profit. I'm not trying to sound like some weirdo Self-Help book, but as long as it is a true passion that you would do for free anyways, I think that passion can carry you into a career with time. Good luck! Start a blog!!!

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

Thanks! Funny thing...I was considering starting one...LOL! :) have a great day! :)

[@daisy3690]

New to you. In my opinion, and it's just my opinion, it'sYOU as much as the info you offer. So, after a dreary day, who wants something to d r a g them down? Not me. I gravitate toward upbeat/helpful/fun but useful stuff. That is you. I first saw the swiffer hack. I'm from a huge family (11) and that tutorial was marvelous because You Must Squeeze every Penney until it screams before you let go of it. Bravo on that video. Thank you for sharing such great tips, hints, and clues that become blessings. I hope like crazy that you get FILTHY RICH doing exactly what you enjoy. That said; keep that marvelous spirit about you. It's the best part. bye now

[@ubaldozapata-cruz4944]

You are awesome. Very inspiring I love that you are not perfect (just like me) and everything is real. It makes me feel like its okay not to be perfect and be okay with that. Thank you

[@sarahedgar8812]

Thanks for the inspiration. Although I'm pretty organised we do still struggle with clutter in certain spots of the house. Think I need to make some hidden homes for the homeless!

[@BrianaBrookeXO]

I love your daughters room! That an awesome way to TRY to keep kids room clean with all the storage. :)

[@tsambikasabineiakovidis7755]

these drawers don't look at all "crowded with junk". They just look very neatly organized!!!

[@adia092280]

One day I will hit my goal of having a totally organized home. Thank you for the tips!

[@MindyCrispyMomma]

Love this!! I've started to slowly do this already, but you've inspired me to push through and get it done in all our rooms :). I love you videos, I think it's amazing you're getting paid to organize. You by far my favorite organizer on youtube :). I just love your style, your personality, etc. Hope you can continue making a living off doing what you love :).

[@KISSmartie]

Love your daughters' room!

[@janjones4772]

Good idea, to have a drawer to put stuff in, but I have more junk than I have I have hiding spots. I did lots of crafts at senior center, that we’d try to sell, to make money to help pay for renting a bus to take us on trips, to the fair, or Bossier La, flower garden, (just a few places.) I mostly help do ceramics, but I would go to Dollar tree almost every day, but now I have so much junk at home with no place to put it. My craft room is full already, so I just have Boxes of stuff all over the floor. Our center closed to the public in March because of the Caron’s virus, they still Hand out lunches,but people have to stay in their cars, can not get out. I don’t get out much because I’m a High risk, because of health issues. God Bless you and your family. Thanks for all you do.your so funny, Besides Smart. If I need a smile, I just go to your channel. You could be a comic.👍👍😃❤️❤️ Dollar tree

[@Nicklck1]

A home for the homeless.. so good!!

[@jessicadove2939]

I love your kids' room!!

[@scaredofmice8658]

Best advice from all video I have seen

[@melar98]

Your approach to the idea is inspiring. I almost want to follow your suggestions sbout blogging.

[@hibiscusangel7376]

awesome! happy for u! i am trying to get organized especially with all those "homeless" items..bills...bills and bills. Random socks. THanks for your help! im glad you are able to make a living off of your passion =)

[@Clutterbug]

Annea Chan Thank you so much for watching! I think everyone has something they can share and KZbin is such an amazing opportunity for people to do just that!

[@lavidaloca7776]

Awesome such practical tips that won't have one their hair out cleaning from morning to night. Two thumbs up!! 👍👍

[@susankapustka7055]

I have just noticed that Downton Abbey has "the gong". Maybe 1/2 hour before dinner (?breakfast too) there is a warning gong. All houses with kids need a warning gong. Come and get all your stuff out of the common areas. And DO NOT give it to BOB. If it is YOUR clothing, toy, homework, it is not BOB's responsibility.

[@NobodyOfTheTardis]

In the UK, the junk draw is called The Man Draw, because most people's contain stuff men won't get rid of because it is either useful once a year (radiator bleeding key) or Might Be Useful One Day ( like old phones, manuals and multiple screwdrivers)

[@minomushi9392]

NobodyOfTheTardis Michael Mcintyre?

[@jamesbriggs5740]

YES!! Right now it's the top of my husband's dresser. Kathy B.

[@beverlyrembold8516]

Your home is amazing and you do have awesome ideas, you should get paid. I know if you were closer to my home town, I would not think twice before paying a professional to organize my disgusting house. It has taken me over. Every single room is a total disaster. I called a professional company & they wouldn’t even return my call to give me an estimate. My house is not nasty or filthy, it’s just so much stuff everywhere & I’m afraid to just toss everything without going through it because I lost my mother & I’m afraid there are pictures or anything to do with her in my mess & I’m just so overwhelmed. I don’t know where to even start in my house my 8yo son thinks it’s normal. Ty for the tips

[@madelenealvarez]

What a beautiful girls room! Love your videos.

[@neefam1]

Very interesting. Good for you!!!! Some helpful tips and you are starting your kids from the beginning how to keep it tidy.

[@lisasays6174]

I love your tips, and I'm inspired by your story! Thanks for sharing it! Best to you from California :)

[@debigauthier4836]

I love all your videos. I find the more "junk drawers" I have, the more junk I tend to keep. Too many places for too much stuff.

[@olive3700]

I have a small catch-all drawer in the kitchen, but that's all I need and my house is extremely tidy. Every room doesn't need one.

[@dinape]

You just blew my mind with this tip!! I'm going to work on this tmw!! Thank you!!

[@uniquehooyo]

Lovely ideas I love u r work I think I watched all ur videos multiple times n I want thank u for the suggestion because I do this helping family n friends organizing n I didn't thought of myself organizer but maybe I should make this as a job since I'm a stay at home mom but at the same time I'm not sure where to start from ??help 😍

[@jennyleethebusybee4364]

You have great videos. I love the ideas that you share. Thanks for the helpful advice!

[@Clutterbug]

Jenny Lee the Busy Bee lol. I have an organizing test on my website, www.clutterbug.me I have organizing styles in categories such as Butterfly, Cricket, Busy Bee....lol. I wonder if your organizing style is a BUSY BEE!! Take the free test! I'm curious!

[@carolynendersby7312]

Thank you so much for the helpful tips! I have been watching your vids for over a year now.... and my room has never looked cleaner! (I am 15) I love all ur vids and I hope you continue to make more for a long time! Btw ur dog is sooooo cute:)

[@MyKitchenCorner]

Good for you Cass....

[@larapalma3744]

10 minutes? EXCELLENT 👍😁

[@dawnt5587]

Look forward to every video. You always have great ideas.

[@lifeline1702]

Waw the same tip heard twice today "a drawer or bin for homeless things" , do it on a dime also said it ! Love you and Love your videos cas keep it coming !

[@jenslittleplace1391]

Totally agree! I need to make my daughter her own places though! I have my places, so she needs hers!

[@purplemoon8637]

Besides organizing, you have an eye for style.

[@shondacheesecake]

Great video on congrats on doing what you love and getting paid for it! Can you expand on this topic? What other differences have you noticed between the super organized and the less organized people? I always wonder what other people are doing different that makes their home look and function so much better.

[@favored4life]

Me too. I actually asked a professional organizer that one day and was told you have to be born with it.

[@shondacheesecake]

figures...lol

[@favored4life]

Shonda W I don't believe that's necessary true, I do think it can be learned. You just have to work a little harder at it which is what I'm doing.

[@fiat3879]

God is Good! Great story! Thanks for sharing 💗

[@mariagradilla296]

Good idea on the box

[@katherinecrerar7165]

OH I love your story. So good.