This house was so bad, they abandoned it for FOUR YEARS!

[@zacharyharwell351]

HOLY HELL! I just realized something! Those of us in the Autism/Asperger's/ADHD crowd, mainly people who exhibit the body doubling habit; try putting these videos on and cleaning. With the video showing AND talking about cleaning, at least for me, it feels close enough to having someone here cleaning with me that I just did it for 45 minutes without even paying attention to the time passing

[@pkaboo7832]

Oh my gosh! I'm going to give that a try!

[@susanmiller4159]

Bravo! Great idea.

[@ПаніПончик]

I do this! It really helps me out, too.

[@colleena6671]

I'm literally getting up right now to do dishes with this video on.

[@juliagandara7438]

I've done this! 10/10 Recommend.

[@ashcraft555]

I helped clean a house like this once and the saddest thing to me was the layers. I could see that for this period of time he was trying to eat healthier, for this period he was drinking more after his daughter died, here he was eating ramen and tinned meat because money was tight, this later he was actually putting the trash in bags that never made it outside, etc. The layers of trying to do better at some things and the layers of hard times, all interspersed with bottles of medication that got lost before he could take all the pills. My heart breaks for everyone who struggles to this degree.

[@helenhellsbells3170]

This actually made me tear up 😢x

[@alexanderfo3886]

I also helped to declutter a hoarder's house once, and I can relate. It was such an emotionally overwhelming experience, and it really makes you think to know that you saw the remains of just one of countless similar human tragedies.

[@DebsGoldsworthy]

That's so sad..😢

[@colleenthompson8347]

@ashcraft555 i could see this happening too someone dealing with the death of someone u love is very painful .. and can u become depressed i know i lost my hubby 25 yes ago this coming December 5th and we have a 34 or old daughter that iam.not close too ...and so uts just me and my little peekaboo puppy i have for comfort.. she's my best freind... I am retired and I live alone it's not easy too be alone especially at Xmas time .. but iam.manging..iam.63 this next April..it's not bad on my own just get long at times.. and sometimes it gets depressing ...

[@C12341]

@@colleenthompson8347 I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you and your puppy have a happy new year and happy days ahead

[@Moshm4n]

"the idea of the floor becomes an abstract concept" That's some beautiful poetry right there.

[@jxn1056]

@@Moshm4n Brilliant!!

[@thetherrannative]

I love your approach to shame and embarrassment. Not, "you should be embarrassed because you deserve to feel bad about yourself," but "you should be embarrassed because that's a healthy and normal reaction and its presence means progress can be made." This is really going to change my approach to this emotion in the future. Thank you for redefining it and giving it meaning.

[@deniserice1611]

Where is the shovels guys?

[@deniserice1611]

Now the shovels come out, great

[@ThermChannel]

Hey man, saw a ton of comments saying they came from here! Thank you SO SO much for the incredibly kind words! What you do is amazing, this level of kindness and empathy is an absolute joy to watch

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

Thank you! My wife and I watch all of your videos. You are our go-to channel for getting in an instantly good mood!

[@Liv-zo4zu]

THERM⁉️

[@perkuu6937]

So funny when two unrelated youtubers I follow somehow cross payhs

[@conniecook8019]

I firmly believe that the content creators are exponentially more important that the actual content. We may come to a channel for something in particular but we stay because the creator has a passion for what they do and is able to convey that passion to we the viewers. Mack is able to do this to perfection. The Toe Bro is another, as well as Flawless Cleaning in the UK.

[@carolvanbeugenbik4632]

​@conniecook8019 I'm hooked on Flawless Cleaning too.

[@malindagosnell6533]

I like how you explain these types of illnesses so others can understand them. This is far from being lazy. Thank you for standing up for those who have mental illness.

[@frankboff1260]

My place became a mess too. I was already ill with two chronic illnesses and a multitude of other health disorders and found life increasingly difficult. I have adhd and Asperger’s too. People treated me like I was a lazy slob and I started to believe it myself. Now I have late stage Parkinson’s disease - only recently diagnosed so it explains these past years of struggling…. Mind you I still care for my adult son and nobody ever bothers to help out. I don’t ‘look’ sick enough apparently

[@lucystrider728]

If your son is disabled, please check with your local government as many places have help available for your son which helps you, and also will help transition his care after you no longer can provide it. You have my best wishes!

[@JiZd-xj1ok]

Empathy. More people need to Get some

[@janmommy2001]

I came here to say the same thing!

[@DebsGoldsworthy]

I agree too.😊❤

[@sheilam4964]

I want to thank you for removing and blocking negative comments and people. It makes your channel a completely positive experience for me. I so appreciate that since I not only watch the vid, but read up to the first 70-100 comments under the vid.

[@stitchinginthebarn8307]

Same

[@calisongbird]

Same

[@sheelfjohnson]

I appreciate that so much. I like reading comments, but some channels let their comment section turn into a cesspool of trolls and it's depressing. I just watched this horrible news video about an elderly woman getting knocked down and 90% of the comments were trolls. Better to close the comment section than allow that.

[@crimson7572]

Same

[@jillianbowen7265]

Absolutely this. Same here!

[@susansoenksen2949]

I want to say a big thank you to you. Why? In a previous video you talked about fighting depression and making yourself get up and do something to fight it instead of just doing nothing. I am over 70 and for fifteen years I have held a couch down but after what you said I got up and moved! I am now cleaning long overdue tasks, and a big...THANK YOU!!!

[@jsabri6324]

You never gave up! ❤❤❤

[@margaretmcnarry4298]

🤗🤗🤗

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Congratulations! That’s huge! I suffer from chronic depression and it’s true. Getting up to do anything is always better-no matter how hard.

[@normareed9007]

How super to see this post. Well done. Keep it up. You've got this. ❤❤

[@elisabethhopson5639]

Impressive! Well done, you earned a spinkick!! 👍👍👍

[@jodylhann]

First off…..thank you. My daughter died in 2016. My brain absolutely ceased to function in any sort of normalcy after that. I got lost going to the grocery store numerous times. My house got so cluttered for several months after that. My spouse proceeded to call me lazy and exasperated the situation by not helping and contributing to the mess. I was able to sort it out, with help. He proceeded to spiral out of control and ended up in prison. I have since divorced him and am learning how to live with this “new brain set” I now find myself in. Your channel helps me by showing a different perspective on how to approach some different situations. So thank you. Not only are you helping the people in your area but you are helping a grief stricken Momma whose PTSD brain malfunctions regularly. Thank you.

[@BlessedLifeOriginal]

God bless you. We never "get over" grief. We just learn to live with it. I hope you have many happy and fulfilling moments, and lots of comfort and love!

[@wordtreat]

So very sorry for your heartbreak. Your dear daughter would be so proud of how far you've come. May life keep getting richer for you.

[@evansbowen6897]

My daughter has severe ADHD and if I didn’t intervene weekly her apartment would look like this. But I have set up a half hour body doubling cleaning session and she has learned to do a lot and appreciate the cleaner house. I don’t clean to my level but do it to her ability. But she could never clean on her own. I’m so glad I can support her this way so she can live her best life

[@lingodelfo5415]

There's a whole body double cleaning discussion above, but I would also recommend Clutterbug's videos and podcasts. She has great topics, ways of approaching stuff, great voice and personality - and also has ADHD. I wonder if her content could help too

[@sallygoody616]

Mack, you're not a content creator. You're a life preserver on a sinking ship; a ray of sunshine on a stormy sea. Thank you for all that you do to help those who need it the most. What you do is a blessing to so many.

[@debnordman1640]

If I could triple-like your comment, I would!!! 👏👏👏

[@andreatranchino]

100% de acuerdo !!! 👏👏👏

[@AngieMC87]

He surely is ❤

[@mistybenjamin9009]

I wholeheartedly agree.

[@angrysenior662]

Yes, well said and true! I watch not because I'm in the same mess, but I know I am high risk for something like this to happen. Very arthritic senior, I also watch to get motivated beyond the pain and discomfort. Harder to hit a moving target! HAHAHA

[@stephanie4718]

Very interesting to hear someone who’s actually autistic explain a bit about how autistic people see and process their environment. You have a gift for explaining things that are hard for others to comprehend or even imagine.

[@marydanielle7183]

Definitely an eye opener. My older brother is autistic and what he was saying matched what my brother would do or how he lives.

[@GeekaG]

First, the into with the Humpty dance is perfection. Second, hugs for your burnout. Third, I am a recovering hoarder. I had a house where I worked and basically was only there during my work stretch to sleep. My father got sick and passed so I wasn’t “living” in my house for 7 years. Last year my sister and mother and cousin came to help me conquer it. I spent 10 days alone just bagging garbage. Then, they came to help with clothes and books and DVDs. I wouldn’t have made it without their help. Watching your channel has helped me push through and now I’m getting ready to sell that house. Thank you 🎉

[@DVD927]

Omg so proud of you!!!! Keep on rockin’!

[@nikluv21]

I am just overwhelmed with throwing stuff away even though I am not a hoarder. Just stuff I don't need. If you can get rid of things, I have no excuse. Bless you.

[@carolg.6838]

That wasn't easy. Good for you and your mother and sister and cousin.

[@diosadeamore]

All the best to you on this journey!

[@cecilyerker]

@@nikluv21Don’t beat yourself up. Set tiny goals like “today, I’m going to throw out one bag of trash, and take one bag of stuff to Goodwill.” If you can do one but not the other, you still moved forward.

[@caitrose]

New subscriber here. I have ADHD and have been in a massive pit of depression for almost a year. Yesterday I went through 10+ years of paperwork and deep cleaned our entire bathroom…all while listening to these videos. THANK YOU for your incredible voice overs and massive amount of effort. I have the rest of the house to clean still with a lot of “doom piles” and some dirtiness, but for the first time ever I don’t feel completely overwhelmed. Your recommendation for cleaning one area of a room at a time is a game changer! Wishing you and your family the best.

[@softcandy22]

Well done to you!

[@Oh-No-Its-Lizzie-Jo]

Wishing you all the very best! I have just recently realized that I got into a similar "rut" and am now determined to get out of it. Far too often, we don't realize the vicious cycle of depression/anxiety/clutter until it's too late. *We can do this!!!"

[@caitrose]

@@softcandy22 thank you so much!

[@caitrose]

@@Oh-No-Its-Lizzie-Jo Yes I totally agree. It’s hard to break the cycle but one task at a time! We got this! ❤️

[@leucocrinum]

This video reminded me of a comic I saw on Tumblr a while back. It reads: “Animals learn their most vital skill first. An hours-old foal can run; a newly hatched snake can bite. What do babies do? Babies cry. Your most important skill is asking for help.”

[@rhythmannblues1182]

My mom and my stepdad (at different times of my life) once said that this is what my house would look like and that I "would need a map to make it from the front door to my living room." I'm happy to say I have not let my home get this bad and make it a point to clean little by little. However, as someone who has had mental, verbal, emotional and physical abuse in the past, I will never make fun or be okay with being disgusted of someone else's trauma or anxiety. I live with this everyday. I am glad she asked for help. She has a beautiful house and I wish her the best at her progression. Thank you, Mack and Jason. Hope you feel better soon.

[@rhythmannblues1182]

@@moon-moth1 thank you.

[@TheEclecticEmpath]

I have been a professional cleaner of hoarded homes as well as well maintained homes. I have kept my home immaculate. Post trauma, I am stumped and unable to do what I once did. I have become what I feared. I LOVE what you do and how you explain everything. I would love to get back to my former glory.

[@diosadeamore]

You will get there... Slowly but surely...

[@cecilyerker]

Bring people in to help! Trauma literally did damage to your brain. Trauma informed therapists who specialize in hoarding disorders.

[@ArminaBrady]

Mack has told us "just pick one thing to accomplish for the day, focus on that one thing". I personally have done this and surprised myself for getting more done than the one thing. Just put one foot in front of the other as the saying goes!!!! even when it's hard.

[@phillyl9445]

I was where you are once. I learned about hoarding from the show. The lucky part for me was I realized sooner rather than later. Start wherever you start and go at your own speed. Ask for help from people who will support you. Those who don't give you support don't have them around. Positive supportive people.

[@barbaracook7928]

You are a phenomenal human being!

[@vanessalumbra9409]

I need your videos. At 69, I've lost my mom, dad and both siblings. My nieces and nephews forget I'm still here. Loneliness and depression has really bogged me down. I have about 130 boxes of my deceased families stuff in my apt that I have to go thru and do something with. I'll start on a box and it brings back memories. Some good, some bad. Then I have to stop after a few minutes. It's depressing and it keeps me depressed all day. Nothing is getting done. Your videos are kind of a pep talk to me. I can do this!

[@jannwebb]

I’d like to challenge your statement “I have to go through “. You don’t have to. You can choose to let it all go or let someone else do it.

[@MissKellyBean]

Hugs, Vanessa! You CAN do it. 🤗

[@sock7633]

Rooting for you!!!

[@kathydumas2745]

One small box, at a time. Or half a box. Have a box of tissues, close by, along with your favorite drink. Put on your favorite music. Then, when it’s overwhelming, stop. Then you can be proud and relieved you accomplished this task. It’s not easy, with all those memories. I still have my mothers purse in a drawer, still intact. She has been gone 24 years. It’s been a long,slow process to sorting her things. God bless you

[@edennis8578]

I'm 69, too, and it seems like my own kids forget about me. My parents are gone, I have siblings but they live a thousand miles away and when I stopped making the effort to stay in touch, they never bothered. It's a real issue with us older people. Almost everyone I ever knew either moved away or died. As for boxes of your relatives' belongings, I agree with the comment that you aren't obligated whatsoever to go through them. Life is too short, especially when you're 69. If it were me, I might peek inside, but unless there was an obvious chest of gold or something inside, I would just throw the boxes out one or two at a time and get rid of them.When my mom died, I got one set of old children's records because my brother said he wanted them. He didn't. I finally decluttered them. When my mother-in-law died, my husband took one pewter tray that he liked and nothing else. I told my son that when I die, he can just have all of my stuff hauled away. I don't want him to be burdened by my stuff. I told him not to go through it, just get rid of it. It took him 3 years to go all through his dad's parents' stuff and I don't want him to do that when I go.

[@MonaLyssa33]

The fact that too many people believe autistic people lack empathy really annoys me. Nearly every autistic person I've met is very empathetic. Just because we might show it differently doesn't mean we lack it. I outwardly show empathy for animals all the time. How I show empathy for people is indirect which is why I'm a data analyst for homelessness prevention. I'm a background person, but my job helps the people on the front line.

[@lurklingX]

isn't it because in people-to-people interactions, sometimes they don't anticipate the behavior or words or phrasing/delivery of the autistic person? so they make a bushel of assumptions? at least i've read stuff like that. and maybe someone just has social anxiety or is playing through multiple responses in their head and so the response is slow to happen. idk, i think there's a bunch of personality types along with autism and sometimes also disorders/anxiety/etc etc. my brother was diagnosed with aspergers a while back. so i guess now they did away with that and it's just high functioning autism. anyways, he's never been accused of the empathy thing, though he's got struggles in the communication department. it's not always his fault, though. i think the other people get used to 'scripts' and so they anticipate what they think should be said and go 404 error when they get something different. to me, it's crazy to not be adaptable. like... come on, that is a little nuts. the script thing. he's very empathetic, though sometimes can fall into some black and white thinking surrounding charged topics and it can appear that empathy isn't there. but i'd call that more a special case. it's like it shuts off because of intense anger about an issue (just pop a political issue of some kind in here.) and i get how he feels, but i remind him that you can't assume everyone in a group is the same and also not worthy of breathing. again, it's the anger. but when he's tired sometimes people think he's abrupt or mad. and he told me recently it's because he realizes that even if people make a joke, he can't really muster up reactions. just too damn tired. so idk, some of it might be valid perceptions, and things that can be worked on. and some is just because people are script-mongers and on automatic pilot. idk that i'm on the spectrum. i think my people issues/troubles were mostly being raised in a household with my mom who i think is on the spectrum herself. so if your parent "doesn't get people", you aren't learning the stuff at home and have to get it in your relations and interactions OUT of the house. which... ugh. but doable. but ugh. it can be awkward and feeling constantly behind. i can adapt to the new info, which is why i don't think i'm on the spectrum. versus how my brother or even my mom react to new info. it's just... different. like, it isn't something they can know and just apply? if that makes sense. not with everything, just some things. and then for me i think i got hit with the ADHD stick. and one of the reasons i watch THIS channel is because i have a "stuff" problem. yeah, ADHD and depression/mood disorder. and people low-key call me a hoarder. from the stuff mack says, it really just seems like an offshoot of the other things and not actually hoarding disorder at all. anyway i'm sorry you encounter that - people believing autism affects empathy. it's dumb, i mean... well, most people don't have a psych background so they have no IDEA what they're talking about. for disorders that affect empathy it's more in the range of narcissism, sociopathy, psychopathy. broken, diminished, or absent. not once have i ever encountered a tie between empathy issues and autism. but then ask anyone what bipolar is and they will nod knowledgable and totally describe borderline personality disorder. sigh. they feel very certain over their gaping chasm of knowledge. best you can do, for them, you, and everyone, is just to educate. just to say autism and lack of empathy isn't a thing. you just sometimes express yourself differently. also, a lot of people don't actually know what the definition of empathy IS. commonly also confused with sympathy.

[@nightsgrow6575]

From my experience it’s definitely the opposite. The autistic people I know are hyper-empathetic, to the point that it causes the person harm.

[@junkabella6324]

Thank you for your service to the community! ❤

[@lydias2801]

I've found that those who are the least empathetic often accuse others of not having empathy ... in fact, having dealt with some toxic characters in my life, setting boundaries for inappropriate behavior, has led to being accused of lack of empathy. Mental/emotional issues are very complex and present in a myriad of ways.

[@bonnafett44]

My grandparents' health has really gotten bad recently and they struggle to keep their home clean. Every time I visit, I clean a part of their home. They're usually embarrassed, but I tell them not to worry. In the end, they're always so happy with the cleaning I've done. I just want them to live safely and healthy. And if I can help them with that, then I am happy.

[@Jen39x]

Would it help to explain that by accepting this help that you are doing out of love & respect will allow them to remain independent and lot longer? Unless someone has severe dementia it’s the things like keeping the house clean and in working order that eventually causes older people to leave their homes.

[@Violetrn76]

You’re a good egg kid.

[@sherryyarger3753]

God bless you for putting your love and caring into action!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Wow. I’m not autistic but the “cleaning is a punishment” thing happened when I was growing up. I didn’t establish daily tidying and cleaning habits. Now, having just turned 70, I am still struggling keeping house. It’s torturous. I literally beg god to “make me clean tomorrow”. That doesn’t help very often. What does help is I ask myself what needs would be met if I cleaned my house. Usually it’s a need for: order, calmness, beauty, safety, cleanliness of course, security, and pride. The good kind of pride.

[@Cello-Pam]

Idk if this might help. It's a life saver for me to have an organized, clean, relaxing space. I use colored 3x5 cards in a 3x5 card holder box with dividers. You make a card for each thing you want to do every day, a different card color for the things you want to do once a week, a different color for the things you want to do once a month, then once a year. Then give yourself a lot of grace and decide a lot of the chores can be done every other week, or every other year etc. Then, divide them up in the filing box. - which is a pain. If you're interested, comment on this and I'll look for the book I learned it from 30+ years ago. 😅 I wish I could say I've used the cards straight through. But when I get super overwhelmed I restart the cards and feel a lot of releif.

[@ChlorineHeart]

cleaning becomes so much easier once you have done that deeper cleaning work. Then a wipe down of a surface once a week or two takes no scrubbing

[@ktburger659]

My heart goes out to you. One thing that helps me just starting with dishes. Making sure the dishes get done each day, and that’s all. The next step is setting a 15 minute timer (daily) and only cleaning for that amount of time. You’d be surprised at how much it adds up. Those two things really make a massive difference.

[@PridelessChickz]

God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the name above all names & the only way to Heaven❤

[@chickadeeacres3864]

@@Cello-Pamask God to help you clean today. 🙏🏻

[@heathershideler9641]

Ugh! Sorry to say my mother in law passed away in April. The woman threw absolutely nothing away. We got a full dumpster from just the Master bedroom and a couple of closets plus the attic and garage. So now I'm trying to clean out her house and maintain my own while fighting the ADHD and I also have PTSD. You always help me so much and give me encouragement. We can do this!!

[@ginalombardi2507]

Oh the inspiration! Thank you. The mess from being a crafter with ADHD is real! Thank you! Now going to do something or a bit of time!

[@quietone748]

We just finished doing that for my mother in law, who suddenly had to leave her apartment and move to 24-hour care. Going through her one-bedroom apartment took a total of two weeks. We hauled so much trash out, then donated many things and finally had someone come get the furniture that none of her kids wanted/needed. It was so much work but I'm happy she didn't have to try to get it done for herself. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

[@tonimcbride2205]

Me too same issues n goin thru house for first 7 years down to every piece of paper. Plus her mom’s stuff. Early 1900 stuff. Omg we donated lots of to 💜 Purple Heart she even hung on to clothing from the fifties n sixties like overwhelming to say the least. Now gpa passed 15 months ago so now we dealing with his wood shop business n products . Thanks for the woodworkers association of America. Building n shed n backyard. Needless to say my hubby just had heart attack in feb n got stint goin thru cardio rehab n ready to return to work July 15. He was in the dentist chair when it happened. Thank God cuz at home he could have passed. Smh no pain just wheezing n low oxygen n blood pressure went sky high. Sorry for rambling. I just really related to this one. 💯🥰👍 P.S. lol what the hell we do with a metal melting pot from way back when. Very heavy. 😂🤦‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ I also have anxiety depression ptsd epilepsy (controlled) introvert. Don’t do stores or crowds. Crazy huh yes totally inspiring n motivates me .

[@carolbaker2773]

My great aunt started hoarding after her husband died in the 80s. She had no kids of her own but my grandma had 5 and all her kids had at least 3 so she was very welcome in our big family. She took care of 4 ladies from her church that she kept all their stuff. She was very wealthy and had a 3 story house filled with stuff. I think another issue for her was environmental issues where she didn’t want stuff to end up in a landfill.

[@Farmchic3185]

My dad's mom was like that. When her and pap passed it took may dad, his sisters and some nephews like a week to get most of it out.

[@OfraSharon-Afir]

I am on also the spectrum. I also have OCD. I have always been extremely organized, but every nook and cranny of my house was covered with cabinets, closets, and bookshelves full of collectibles and hoard. I had panic attacks just looking at all of it, but not being able to do anything about it. One day I decided I've had enough. It took me almost ten years of kicking and screaming and going into full blown panic attacks, but I was able to get rid of 95% of my belongings. I sold the old house, moved to a tiny (675 square feet) house, and never looked back. My security blanket was my dog; I owe my life to him! In my new home there is no hoard, no collectibles, no sentimental objects, no TV, no books, no records/CD's, no decorations, no nicknacks, and no clutter. I can fill everything I own into my car. Minimalism brought back sanity into my life.

[@sheilam4964]

"My Belongings". Exactly how I felt. Did the same thing but more trauma followed. So I do know how to declutter. I have done that. I have always been a "clean freak" but it is still "all my belongings". Remembering what I did and how I did it to change the way my house looked will always be painful to me.

[@quietone748]

Very proud of you. It's a hard challenge to go through.

[@honeybadgerisme]

Ooo! I bet your house looks classy! Like a magazine!

[@familytablet4817]

Dont you find that to be, in lack of a better word, sterile?

[@PridelessChickz]

That's great! God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the name above all names & the only way to Heaven💖

[@elizabethoutland3365]

I lost the love of my life last summer in a motorcycle accident on his way to work on a random Monday morning. I haven’t been the same since. Seeing your videos has helped me accept that I need to address my loss and how it’s affecting my home. I am fortunate My oldest friend is forcing me to move in with her and renting out my house. Cleaning/clearing out the house room by room is exactly what I needed. Watching you is so helpful. I’m not even close to the condition of the homes you clean but seeing where I could easily get to is all I need.

[@bodaciousmo]

Sending a big hug- I experienced and have heard it can take at least a year to start to recalibrate. I hope you and your friend can make some progress and also be kind to yourself that it will take some time! 🩷

[@quietone748]

My deepest condolences on your loss. I am glad your friend has opened her home to you to help you move on.

[@KellySandra716]

I've been a housekeeper my entire life and about 3yrs I stopped as I didn't get satisfaction the way I use to my customers treated me as I was a lesser ATP many were very wealthy and snubbed their noses at me because I was just a house keeper, but after watching you and some organizers the last year...... this fall I'm going back to work because I loved so much what I did and how it helped people who actually needed help and a lot of people do need help. I will brush off the feeling those other humans gave me and return to what I love. Thank you for doing what you do. we will never know someone's struggle unless we experience empathy for them.

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

I actually stopped cleaning for wealthy people when I had my cleaning business.

[@KellySandra716]

@@MidwestMagicCleaning im so glad you went back. Your here helping me also. :)

[@marlenelindsey7638]

I love these videos brought you back to doing something you loved. I also loved keeping my place immaculate until I couldn’t. I had a shut down episode or a freezing episode. I did recently also find out I have a condition where my vertebrae pops out of my spine in my lower back and they have to be pushed back into place by a chiropractor. My movement is now very limited and the risk involved with surgery are out of the question. I recently got approved for a full time home health aide and she said she has adhd/ocd and I got my place back. Looks better than ever. Young woman, God bless her! She loves what she does. Even though I’ve told her many many times, she will never know how truly grateful I am.

[@KellySandra716]

@@marlenelindsey7638 I have ADD and CPTSD as well as health issues so I feel your pain. I think apart of the reason I stopped was the C-PTSD. I was very unaware of how childhood traumas could effect your life later on as well as young. I'm glad to hear you have an aid that does things to help you. I binge watch him sometimes and put it on double speed even when hes already at double triple speed..... as he would say cause that's how I roll son.... lol.

[@mrshadenoughofallthis911]

My son is autistic with very severe OCD. My rule with his room is, twice a day take the dishes out and leave them on a tray outside his room if he doesn’t feel up to going downstairs. And clothes in the laundry basket at the end of the day. Once a week, either he cleans & changes his sheets, or I will. He likes the structure. And my help if he is in burnout.

[@zoundstreetop]

I’m amazed that the floors are okay! And thank you for your kindness. After years of domestic abuse my house got pretty gross. I hid in my room to avoid the abuser. Six months in and probably another year to go to get it all tidy. Yes I am damned embarrassed, but it’s getting done.

[@kafkaseyebrows]

I hope you're free of your abuser and safe now 🫂

[@AnnQlder]

Sending love and best wishes, you’ve got this 💖

[@mirandavatcher9065]

Keep going. Every day you wake up can keep your goals in sight is a wonderful day.

[@finehowareyou]

💕

[@maryejardine9270]

The big moment for me is when I can see the floor. I think in a previous life you and Jason were archeologists. You are truly earth angels. Not Ranty. Just consider what people have experienced to reach this point. Being negative and judgemental does not move one forward. All the best!

[@TxSiri]

Your explanation of fixing your kids' car and fixing it again until they learn how to do it themselves was a fantastic analogy. You are a good teacher. Thank you for sharing your work. Great job on this house.

[@randihardy6642]

These before and afters are just stunning. I can almost feel that weight of anxiety getting lifted from the homeowners.

[@LoveEachDay94]

You’re so kind patient and educational. You don’t come on here with emotional and baity reactions and call out posts but instead educate your audience and empathize and I can’t tell you how much it calms me to hear it.

[@awakenedophelia]

12:17 "Asking for help is not a weakness... [it's] your weapon, and just like with any weapon, it takes strength to wield it responsibly." What a beautiful message. It is challenging sometimes to find the balance between asking for help versus outsourcing your problem/issue/task to someone else for your own convenience. You stated it perfectly though 💛 There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for help when you NEED it, and only you will be able to tell the difference between needing help versus wanting convenience; that's what I feel is meant by "wield it responsibly"

[@r.d.stratford106]

I swear, at this point I watch your videos half for the cleaning, and half to hear _SO_ much more useful information about autism/ADHD than I have in decades of therapy. I'm learning how to treat myself and my sibling's issues with respect and care. Thank you, Mack, from the bottom of my heart.

[@ericasmith5531]

As someone with AuDHD, this made me tear up. I agree, these videos are SO helpful and lovely to watch-they remind me that there are good people in the world doing good for others. My special interest is abnormal psychology (apparently that’s a common Autistic special interest! I didn’t know until recently haha) so I learn about different people’s brains all the time and empathize with people whose experiences look WAY different from my own (such as DID systems), but it still blows me away (in a good way) when people like you say this about those with ADHD and/or Autism. People are realizing how common they are since learning more about them, and they’ve overhauled a lot of stereotypes that aren’t indicative of everyone’s experiences, so more and more I’m taught to listen to everyone’s experiences with a grain of salt, witness lived experiences (like the conditions of these videos/ these people’s lives), and I’m always learning something new that resonates. Thank you 🙏💗 It means a lot, and we’re in this together! ☺️

[@brotherdorianj]

You're not ranting. Thank you for not being a jerk and actually offering real advice.

[@anamariamenezesserranettop3495]

It is extremelly moving the way you comment on these videos. Your autism makes you see things in just a crystal clear point of view that it mesmerizes me. Congrats on your stamina and good vibes, although realistic and on -you-face! Well done, sir!!

[@amandak.4246]

ah you're always so right about item blindness for adhd. i usually set items out to remind myself to complete a task with them (paperwork i need to fill out a form, cleaning supplies, etc) but then when i put off the task, the stuff just sits around forever

[@michellesmith6558]

Me too

[@Catlily5]

Yes. My table and some other surfaces are a mess. The floor is fine.

[@lurklingX]

i had filing my friend helped me sort through and just that LAST STEP kept not happening. ffs it was just to put it in there, and take out old stuff IF it didn't fit. i've now had to put the piles into piles for the 3rd time because of walking around it on the floor and cats running OVER it. (arghhhh) and it kept sweeping the piles together. each one had a massive post it note for the name of the pile, to get around my later looking and doing a brain fog blank faced huhhhh? and just not be able to pick back up. really helps to have a REASON you need to do the thing. for me, finally, it's putting in a large fishtank on the other side of the room and i need the floor clear. that's finally getting it done.... (sad, i know. but, well, you do what you can right?)

[@Hatbox948]

Be careful. I had a small blister on a thumb from mowing and cleaned up a moldy area without gloves. I got cellulitis and had to be hospitalized. It left my left hand disabled, and it was the most intense, worst pain I've ever felt in my life.

[@sheelfjohnson]

Yes, my dad got this. He had these red streaks that travelled out from from the wound 😬.

[@sam12587]

Sorry that happened to you. I lost most use of my right thumb and two neighboring fingers and it sucks. I send virtual hugs.

[@Hatbox948]

@@sam12587 Thank you, that's so sweet! So sorry about your hand too. You don't realize how much you use them until you can't.

[@wendyeskelin8765]

omg, I've never heard of this before. Thanks for the warning. I can't remember ever cleaning a moldy area, other than a sometimes pushed back piece of food in the fridge. I will remember this for future!

[@Hatbox948]

@@wendyeskelin8765 Yes, it's very dangerous. If you ever suspect you have it, go to an ER quickly.

[@seg1912]

Still can't get my head around how quickly Jason is filling up that trash can and yet, there's barely a difference to the pile on the floor. Huge respect to you both for keeping the motivation when dealing with hoards like that.

[@woolandiron]

The analogy of helping your kids fix their cars regardless of whether they will break again just perfectly explains the empathy that folks like these need and deserve. These kinds of messes come from trauma and/or mental health struggles and lack of support and resources to address it compounds it even more! Being tough and judgmental will only deepen their trauma, make them isolate and feel even less supported or like they can reach out for help. Also huge kudos to you for recognizing you weren't very empathetic and worked on changing that. So many people are unable or refuse to do that kind of introspective work on themselves; I admire you sir! 👏👏👏

[@elizas3264]

These kind of videos are inspiration to get to cleaning the house. It's a bit of motivation to start when there is little motivation to clean up. Keep making cleaning videos cuz they can help motivate people to clean up. I used to tech hoarders when I had no motivation to clean up and that was like if you don't start somewhere you will end up like this. Always got me going when I didn't want to do it.

[@brookelynn3567]

You're such a hope giver. Cleaning service is one thing I wish Medicaid and other in home healthcare plans would offer and pay for. Cleaning never gets mentioned in the assistance list. The volunteer choir services are extremely limited, they can't do the type of heavy cleaning and organizing that's often needed etc.... it's frustrating. And when you physically can't clean, it can make you feel anxious and hopeless. Professional organizers and cleaners specializing in adhd and disability, charge $300 a session, that might as well be a million to someone living on social security or disability benefits. I wish people would consider all that, that there isn't much help to be had in many cases, people have tried to seek help before and been denied so they stop asking.

[@Emily_onFashion]

I wish this was a Medicaid covered service too. That would be amazing.

[@sherryyarger3753]

That's unfortunate! A little help can go a long h way to help a person get back on an even keel again. People don't feel good about themselves living like this, but sometimes they need help to get out of the ""funk".

[@marissaalonzo7997]

This channel helps me make sure I don't do this to my children. I try to bulldoze my house and closets yearly or every couple of years. Due to my age, health, both mental and physical, it was fewer and farther between. I've watch probably 100 hoarder episodes to force me into action. I'm a saver, prepper, reuser and stacker for a rainy day. I live in the country so bugs and mice can always take over If I don't have access to corners. It takes watching these episodes for ideas and also imagining what my children would have to do in order to force me into action and better habits. And yes, most of the problem is from a trauma based life that had poverty, sadness and fear that led to brain fog. At 55, I'm trying to let go...

[@sheiladirks535]

I in to

[@josephdaly2015]

The fact you go through it at all is a credit to you. I’m trying to do a room and had a friend over for an hour this week to help me and that’s what I’m going to do each week because I don’t want to spend days at it and never want to do it again so for me whatever leaves the room is a bonus no matter how slow or long it takes. You can do it too. Best of luck. Mary, Joes wife 👍💪👏

[@susanbrowning5325]

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads on here! Hope everyone gets an extra moose for their collections. 😊

[@catherinedessert9510]

Years ago I helped a person clean up his place while he was in the hospital recovering from an operation. His wife had died and he was suffering from diabetes and not taking very good care of himself. He was very depressed and his house looked pretty bad. It didn't get so bad that I had to shovel it out, but He was having a nurse coming in twice a week to change a dressing so he really had to clean up for that to happen. I really think i helped him alot. Just helping him helped him be less depressed. He did get aome help and he does take an anti-depressant now.

[@sarasahlberg1861]

Thank you for explaining not only the massive work you are doing for free, but also for your personal insight of the conditions/behaviors that can be the root cause the situation. Very enlightening! And also, I appriciate so much you defending the subjects of the houses and the fact that you genuinly want to help out.

[@brikhouse22]

I truly don't think most people understand how much of an impact ADHD can have on someone's life, so many just look at it as being a little hyper or not being able to focus when in reality it can and does f up so many of our lives, like it has done to mine.

[@noelles3595]

Mac, healing energy to you and Jason and your wife. Hugs from me to you all.

[@lisasstitchingandsuch]

In return for the channel rec's I will make one of my own Flawless Cleaning Services on youtube. UK based him and his dad started out doing water pressure cleans of patios and driveways for free. It's now grown to the point where he's helping elderly and sick people get their neglected houses water tight with roof repairs etc, and then reclaiming their overgrown gardens. It's so satisfying watching these gardens slowly re-emerge from all the brambles and weeds. Often while he's doing these projects neighbors will start to get involved both in feeding them lunches etc and helping out - or asking for help themselves.

[@julietchristen]

Love Ben and Paul! :)

[@debibrown5568]

Ah! Helping Peggy and Jim! Love those people!

[@alibali193]

And also helping norman

[@lurklingX]

omg i could totally do the gardening part. it's immensely satisfying, but also an act of creation. in addition, i set things up to be more self sufficient and need less care. i did that at my current property though no video footage. like, the side yard between my neighbor and i was knee high weeds and poison ivy. thought to myself, "if i rip this all out, and put edging and an actual garden with mulch..... no more weedwacker every 2 weeks. and if it's landscaped with drought tolerant stuff for the most part, i could get away with not watering after stuff is established. then on the back corner of the house was another weed infested spot, and sunken pavers, and it was just always bad and needed mowed or weedwhacker. so i did a project to lay down pavers and did polymeric sand between them. now it's a nice area that only needs a few weeds pulled on the edges. the fish pond had stupid landscaping. it was like med and large riverstone and CONSTANT weeds. i dug it all out, weed cloth, SMALL stones a few inches thick, with larger ones in clusters (which looks cool but initially was to make sure weed cloth edges didn't pop up into view) and mulch on the back side right up against the house with a few creeping plants. that was a nightmare of weeds TOO. and some stepping stones on that side. so, it's all tidy, can easily be maintained, and looks so fekking good and zen and peaceful and stuff. *i wouldn't mind helping people do this... though i have no idea HOW. like how do you connect to the people that need it?* i did it for a friend of mine who was swimming in depression and in a fairly new house. and also fast-tracked putting out her garden lights. and it was like HUGE for her. i could even SEE the weight lift. and knowing that a space is designed and built to be LESS work... i think that's also key. a big deal. lightening the chore load really helps mentally. it's easier to just do, also, if you only need 10m instead of 40. or have some things on automatic.

[@Nell-i7g]

Yes! These guys are so generous and kind!

[@Nyx_Pyralis]

So, I've never been diagnosed, but my best friend whose brother has ADHD and Autism, has lightly mentioned to me that she suspects that I'm the same (though a more mild case). I'd noticed a few quirks of both in my daily life, but your explanation on how ADHD contributes to something like this and can make depression worse (which I've been diagnosed with officially), really struck home. I had an issue with leaving clothes on the floor when I was younger, but luckily, I think living with people other than my parents helped fix that problem (yay for shame lol). If anyone finds themselves struggling with that, I recommend having 2 or 3 hampers as that helped me a lot. I've unfortunately never grown out of my desk clutter. Even as I type this I can count 10 fast food drink cups and 3 glasses on my desk even though there is a trash can 3 steps away and the computer room is very close to the kitchen. The only fortunate things are that I tend to finally clear it once I've run out of space to put another cup down, and the trash clutter never really extends beyond the desk. When you talked about putting things on the ground and telling yourself you'll get to it later, I immediately thought about the package I tossed on the ground earlier today while leaving for lunch, and have yet to go open and put away despite it being 10pm now and having been home all day. Or the backpack I used on a 5 day visit to my dad's place back in April still sitting on the couch where I placed it after getting home, now 3 months later. When you talked about forgetting about things once they got put away, I immediately thought about all the times my boyfriend and I bought snacks that I never touched because I kept forgetting about them once they were in the cabinet or fridge (especially the nectarines I let go bad even though I'd gone through the effort of convincing my bf we should get them). When you talked about the motivational issues that come with not having an immediate reward in doing a long term task, I think about how I was able to enter college as a sophomore due to all the credits I had from AP classes, only to get kicked out for academic delinquency in my third year (after flirting with academic probation on and off) because I had worked so hard to get into college that all of my motivation left me when I got there. The depression and self loathing that comes with that kind of loss of purpose is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. It's almost freaky how much I identified with that, and just knowing that if things were just a bit different, I could've been in the same situation as the people who left this house behind is honestly kind of crazy. Thank you for all the work you put in to help these people clean up their past shame (quite literally).

[@SOSPainting]

Teaching empathy. That was powerful 🥰

[@danielpowers5891]

Your description of how people with depression will start cleaning and not make a dent and just feel oveewhelmed is spot on. I feel that way sometimes from cleaning.

[@lurklingX]

man, i feel that with cleaning, sorting, and also construction projects. he's totally right about the dopamine hit, too. i NEED that, so that i can feel i got somewhere, and to keep moving fw. otherwise it drains the battery till i go from in the red to total dead.

[@colettenewell4634]

That house is in amazingly good shape considering the level of hoarding and length of neglect. The owner got very lucky. Your clean up looks great. You and Jason are good people- so generous with time, money and especially effort. Take care of that back

[@dukkieb]

So proud of the lady to still ask for help after she took pictures. Brava!❤❤❤

[@christyjgo1]

Be careful when you search Colline cleans. It is too close to colon and auto corrected🤦‍♀️ I had colon cleanse videos for days😢😂

[@yootoobsuks4210]

😱😱😱😱

[@dawnschoeller788]

😅😅😅

[@katia_gabriella]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Delete your history

[@tamaratamtammorris8151]

Whoopsie!

[@lasvegasbeet]

😆

[@annaantoine381]

This is probably one of the best descriptions of how hoarding occurs that I have ever seen (the psychology or thought process behind it).

[@rat3866]

as someone with undiagnosed (but planning on getting diagnosed) adhd and autism.. the accuracy in the explanation of how everything gets worse with time.. was scarily accurate. I subscribed maybe a month ago, stumbling across the channel. I grew up in constant "hoarder" house conditions due to a parent/family with mental disorders, so I never learned to clean, on top of having adhd. When I started watching your videos, it finally dawned on me that if I don't teach myself to clean, although it's tough right now.. it'll be much worse, and I'll be in a worse state of mind. your videos made me see the satisfying side of cleaning, as opposed to associating it with past traumas of living in a "hoarder" home.. and honestly, I kinda really see why you enjoy doing it. due to the undiagnosed autism I can't handle dishes or too much grime yet, but in the meantime, it's so much nicer feeling the confidence to clean FINALLY. your video explaining how to clean for someone with adhd also helped understand my kinda mess in particular and how to optimize it for me. Sorry that this is getting long (I accidentally ramble and can't find a stopping point). but my room used to have towels, clothes, bags, and random stuff everywhere, mostly on the floor and tables. and now, finally, I have a completely clear floor and tables organized byt still optimized for my brain. I also used to clean with a paper towel and water and wonder why it never got better, and now 70% alcohol is my best friend, it's so satisfying to use. I know I just graduated high school, so I'm not a major success story as a hoarder... but this channel DID prevent that from happening in the future. and, if I ever fall into a depressive state and it gets worse, at least I have the skills on-hand, and I know I'm not lazy. I knew I had (undiagnosed) adhd, but I never realized THAT'S why my brain's weird about cleaning and organizing. Tl;dr: Thank you. as a recent graduate with adhd.. your videos made cleaning ACTUALLY click in my mind for once, and I'm grateful for that. it's actually kinda fun! maybe one day I'll even become that one friend that insists on cleaning for my friends in the future. love those kinds of friends. but, NO DISHES.. the texture gives me the heeby jeebies.

[@nicolab2075]

That was such an interesting post, not rambling at all, just very well described. It's great to hear how this channel has helped you (and others post that too). Here's to your nice clean room, and keep going and be proud of yourself. To have achieved all that at your age is admirable xxx

[@nasperadelane]

great job friend!!! am just a few years older than you and i'm also teaching myself housekeeping skills / satisfaction especially with mack, i have wicked adhd and my bedroom was at its worst when i was also struggling with depression/anxiety from the stress of having no support in high school. i have the same problem with dishes and dishwater! i can grit my teeth through a quick wet food handle to clear the sink draincatch or something, but properly doing a bunch of dishes- shudder!! oily water is horrendous. i have a deal with my dad where he loads, i empty, which works pretty well, but i'm trying to expand my skills, so i've tried rubber dishgloves (the ones i have are lined with fabric too) and i like those a lot for preventing Wet Mushy touching. if you don't like water running down your arms i've also seen recommendations to 1. roll the end of the dishgloves into a cuff to catch drippage, and/or 2. put a cloth scrunchie (or a headband, wristband, sock with the toes cut off, etc) on each of your forearms to soak up stray drips. i liked the rolling trick when i tried it! best of luck to you!! ❤

[@rat3866]

@nasperadelane yess ugh, everything typically really sucks for so many reasons.. but life definitely doesn't get better til u find workarounds and expand skillsets. starting to realize that now. ive tried rubber gloves and wet rubber still feels horrendous to me, but I'll figure something out! Just gotta keep looking for solutions. mainly just wish i could just get rid of my sensory issues entirely, but not rlly anything a product is gonna do.

[@EvanMettee-w2o]

His voice is just so soothing and entertaining to listen to.

[@vasilikikayafas8436]

Love his voice! His sense of humor! Everything!

[@goofparty420]

Damn that must be why I keep falling asleep every night to this guys videos 😂 definitely soothing

[@starfoxloves]

I love how you said "asking for help is your weapon", for so much of my life I pretended so hard that I had it going on. When I finally admitted I definitely did not, and at that point no one could have honestly, that was the first time in my life things actually started getting ok. We all need help, I think it's part of being human.

[@dross24MA]

Also, I appreciated the comment about being embarrassed being a positive thing!

[@trenamerritt5344]

Again, thank you for being forthright about adhd and hoarding being mental illness and being respectful of people who live with it daily. I grew up in a hoarder house. Depression and anxiety went hand in hand. Trying to pull out all the compressed storage was very taxing. Trying to go through so much stuff was overwhelming, and I'd shut down. We did throw out trash. It had got to a point, though, where piles were just not seen anymore. I was embarrassed to have to sell my house in as-is condition after I got sick and could not return to it. I now live in an apartment. I am a recovering hoarder, and I fight the instinct to pack all open space with things daily. It's like you feel volunerable in open areas. I'm determined not to use my closets as idk-what-to-do-with-it stuff it in areas. Its taken several years, but I have a table without boxes and bags under it, and chairs without boxes full of stuff tucked under them. My entry hall is bare, open floor. I can use my wheelchair or walker when I need to and not worry about how to get through. Sure, there are ppl who do far better at keeping things, but comparing me to myself as I was, I thank God it's way better. I can relate to cleaning as a punishment! Mom used to do that. Dishes were one sticky point. So I tell myself that it's not punishment, but rather that I am making it better for me and that I do deserve it to look nice and have a sense of satisfaction about it all. Mad respect to you. My apologies for rambling. May God bless you with a good recovery from burnout!

[@Andy_Cndy]

I love how at the 35 minute mark there’s a box in the background that just says “EGGS”

[@triciag3311]

I am so happy that you are trying to teach people empathy. It is so lacking in this world. This house looks great. It is actually a really nice house, and I hope they can enjoy it now!

[@enthusiasticgrog465]

One of the things which always crosses my mind is that people lived their daily lives in these spaces, and I always wonder what kinds of lives they lived, what their problems and challenges were, etc. It's like archaeology.

[@valeriealexander4856]

Your example is true human compassion. I don't know how to tell you how valuable you are to our culture. I am a recovering hoarder and it gives me confidence and courage to join with you and learn.

[@andrealange3581]

Amazing!!!! My back hurts just watching this. You two are angels.

[@JohnnieBarnes-l8h]

Wow! That was such an amazing change! You and your Son are an Awesome Team!

[@teddie_schaefer1963]

I was getting ready to say you needed a snow shovel! Then there it was!! Two years ago my husband of 40 years died. My daughter and her family had just moved in with us. Long story short them being here helped but with 2 severe ADHD and 2 ADD people in this house it has been a struggle. With my health issue and my daughter and I suffering with depression the last 2 year my house is a disaster. Watching your channel helped me start. I am teaching my adhd grandson how to clear an area and then move to the next spot. As I watch this he is beating rugs on a tree. Frustration is a real thing fir him. Beating the rugs helps!!

[@AngieJenkins-o5l]

It's a blessing that the house so far is still in really good condition.

[@kafkaseyebrows]

beautiful floors ✨

[@EthanLand2992]

Ok

[@gottahavethatfunk]

Thank you for understanding & explaining Depression. You hit the nail on the head. I need help, but I am too ashamed to ask my close friends. Thank you for discussing the shame of Depression. I am struggling to clean up my depression home. It is unorganized, which makes me put stuff everywhere "just until" I can organize and declutter. I am stuck. Lots of projects, I can't fix on my own, has me effed up. You have so much compassion for us. You are changing lives.

[@PredictableEnigma]

Not all heros wear capes. Some wear blue gloves and a shirt that says "FILTH"

[@pinemartin6604]

Some wear a baseball cap and a shirt that says Lawn Lady

[@cloverhighfive]

Holy crap I just remembered... back in uni (that was the late 90's), there was a house rented by 3 or 4 guys we went to, and one of the bedrooms had a step down to get into... it was filled up you couldn't see the step, and you realized the bed was not sitting directly on the floor, but stuff was up to the bed. The sink was full of at least week-old dried-up dirty dishes. The bathroom was so bad I thought might as well pee in the bath instead but the bath was just as scary. The rest of the house was fine only because there was nothing in it, but still, there were old pizza boxes hidden under the one couch. No bugs. I remembered being flabbergasted, and asking my friend how her bf and his flat mates lived like this. She laughed and said she cleaned up sometimes to help. That's pretty much the end of the story. It never crossed our minds to laugh at them or call them lazy cause this was just too much out of the ordinary. We were just all extremely puzzled. We thought maybe those guys just never learned to keep a house clean. Nothing special. But now with all your videos, I'm starting to think there was something else there...

[@susanmiller4159]

Once upon a time, I mentioned to my husband “I need a dumpster.” Next thing I know there is one in our front yard. Everything I tried to put in it he had an opinion about how it should be organized. It’s trash! I gave up. Sat there for 6 months. Didn’t pay much cause they charged by weight of what they pick up. What a frustrating experience.

[@jsabri6324]

I'm so sorry! Living with that is so, so difficult.

[@susanmiller4159]

@@jsabri6324 The really strange thing is he didn’t care what I threw away, it was the idea of how it was placed in the dumpster. 🤷🏼‍♀️ That got old real quick. Lol

[@edennis8578]

Oh, lordy. That's a new one on me. Organize trash. I have to throw stuff out while my husband isn't home or when he's sleeping because he sort of has a similar problem, like wanting me to break down every box or and mash the milk jugs before they go in the garbage, but he has a germ phobia, so once something goes in the garbage, he won't dig it back out again to "do it right."

[@pkmcnett5649]

@@susanmiller4159 like the "arrange the trunk for vacation" power surge dads get.

[@susanmiller4159]

@@pkmcnett5649 Absolutely!

[@KrisFasseBooksandButterflies]

I want to salute you both for the work on this house. But I also want to salute you (for lack of a better way to say it) for all the videos you put out about your house and where you were because you were going through it and you showed up anyway the way you could and Jason....you are a great son and you have a great dad. You guys are the real stuff. This is amazing. I just want to acknowledge that. I wish I had better words but I didn't want to miss trying to express this just because I didn't have those words.

[@OfraSharon-Afir]

You said it perfectly well!

[@cchoi108]

Wow 😮😮😮 Thank you for explaining the ADHD accumulation process. Also the autistic process. So helpful.

[@katherinemoeller1356]

My 30 YO Daughter was recently diagnosed with AuADHD - something her Dad and I suspected since she was about 14-15 years old- thankful she can now work through things with the help she deserves ❤

[@Anberel]

My husband has hoarding tendencies. Anything out of place becomes a magnet for more clutter. If I leave a piece of mail on the end of the dining table, by the end of the week he will have piled a dozen or more things in that space. It’s a constant battle to keep horizontal surfaces cleared off so it doesn’t get out of hand. He doesn’t understand why I am so protective of those spaces, but that’s why. He takes anything being in that space as permission to dump everything he doesn’t want to deal with there, too. He does respond well to body doubling, though, so it’s my habit to unpack and put things away as soon as I get home. It’s been so helpful to have this channel teaching me about the thought process he’s going through so I know how to help.

[@jquigley06]

My husband and I are the same, Ying and yang. But it has been so helpful to me to see things through his mind/eye...so after 30 years, I'm less of a nag...

[@Anberel]

@@jquigley06 you have needs that need to be met, too. That’s not nagging. I’m autistic so the mess has a big impact on my mental state. My husband knows that. When I am stressed, the first thing he does to help me is clean the house.

[@kdenton]

You and Jason do so much good for people that are in need. People that have problems never should be called lazy. Great job guys!!

[@amandacampbell1979]

I have reoccurring major depression, severe anxiety, bipolar and OCD, so I can understand how that home got like that! I am so glad they asked for help!

[@andersdottir1111]

When my son went on holiday for a week I moved into his house to mind the dogs. His house was almost as bad as this one- I got 5 areas cleaned and tidied of rubbish. I found a bedroom I didn’t know they had.

[@BackyardRebel]

What did he say when he came back? Was he glad for the help?

[@andersdottir1111]

@@BackyardRebel he and his wife were pleased with what I’d done but I doubt they’ve kept it up (they don’t have people over) but my son did say he’d bought a Dyson vacuum so maybe…

[@diosadeamore]

Wow.... crazy. Good on you !!

[@katrinkaperkins1852]

🙏🏻 I pray that you had a serious conversation with your son before he went on holiday. I have done this with my son when he was gone for the weekend. I did dishes and cleaned up trash and had a couple loads of clothes done . He came home to many piles of like items ( fishing, tools, gaming) . He likes it when it's cleaned up but he won't keep it clean. It did smell better though. 🤷‍♀️

[@susietucker8017]

I just found you today because the algorithm I guess knew I needed an extra push outside of Clutterbug to unpack. I’ve beiged all day (while unpacking)and appreciate the other KZbin channel shoutouts. Then on this one you shouted out therm. Did we just become best friends?! He’s one of my favorite content creators for stardew valley.

[@ndzalamafreak9963]

I find your voice and the chip munch comforting, half the time I'm not even watching. It's my sleep videos.

[@patriciaharris2436]

You are amazing in how you help us to understand. I feel sorry for those who ridicule others. Shame on them. No one lives like this because they choose. You and Jason are a blessing. Thank you!

[@RadCenter]

That stack of plastic cups had to be a contender for the Guinness Book of World Records!

[@JulieS1961]

It’s amazing you tackled a house like this with burnout. Amazing job! My moose and I will need a nap after watching this! 🫎

[@elbookish2912]

You are a champ, neurodivergent solidarity from Australia. Take care of yourself.

[@lakatosvictoria]

You are a champ, neurodivergent 💆 solidarity from Hungary. 🇭🇺 I love the Lawn lady shirt! 😘🌺

[@crystalfranklin2583]

Thank you, Mack & Jason. Thank you both. This isn't my house, but I sincerely appreciate what ya'll do and your reason for doing it. You guys are truly awesome. People need love, compassion, understanding, empathy, and support to recover from any issue, and I think it's just amazing that you guys do this for free. It's a huge deal and probably helps these people more than you even know. My hat's always off to you guys.

[@Corixoxoxo]

I had helped with a depression/hoarder cleanup once for a family friend. Really opened my eyes to this disorder. This friend did improve and change their life for the better. Was worth every minute I spent cleaning up that house. The sense of relief that family got was incredible. Helped them in so many ways. These people had very hard lives and trauma. That mixed with an insane work schedule got them into that whole situation. It was so sad to see. Just the simple act of kindness of cleaning out that house meant the world to those people. I know first hand how important the work you do is to the people that you help! I wish everyone was as kind and understanding towards people who struggle like this. THANK YOU!

[@TriWheelitch]

I have the, “I will get to it later” syndrome. My husband isn’t any better. But we are both a touch ADHD. We try to stay on each other and support each other. One isn’t down to do the laundry the other picks up the slack. So we live in a cluttered but organized environment. I so feel for those who have severe mental issues. Thank you so much to helping them. Watching your videos motivates me. 🙏🏽 😊❤

[@jungocarlier4740]

That's why it really helps to be two. I'm alone so no one to pick up my slack. The way I manage, usually, is to break everything into small chunks, otherwise I just can't

[@naomihovey50]

Houses like this one makes me incredibly sad, because this is how my Aunty lived. Many times I went and helped her reset her house and many times it happened again. She passed away a couple years ago without ever being able to live without this issue.

[@enthusiasticgrog465]

I love it when you finally see the floors and say "wow what a nice house" and celebrate the new clean

[@tonyhoward1735]

Yours is the only cleaning channel that I watch. I would like to say thank you for two things… first over time I realised I suffered from adhd and secondly you taught me on one of your videos how to work with this problem and it helped me enormously when I recently moved to be able to manage doing it on my own… now I just have untidy clothes cupboards but this will be my next project… so thank you

[@carolm3468]

Once again, educating your followers helps so many people understand the psychology of hoarding. Thank you and another great job. So glad you are keeping the black mold for the professionals. Although the moose idea has merit.

[@isabellerininger6249]

Thank goodness Jason is your partner in this business. I’m sure it helps when burnout occurs too. Glad to see this video-speedy healing for you both!

[@dross24MA]

How does he tell trash from non- trash, or does he not even try? I would be sorting it all out...

[@kesami123]

I can't believe no pests! Looking forward to the next parts. TYSM for helping these people! I hope they can get the rest of the house issues sorted and get back to their home.

[@patrickburns2274]

"Empathy takes practice". This is an important concept, and I'm glad you brought it to the party today! Keep spin-kicking!

[@ritabutler1951]

First, thank you for your compassion for the people in this situation. Second, I know someone whose home is hoarded. What I find odd is she acts like it is normal. She never even says “excuse the mess.” I would love to help her, but the situation is beyond just me. I just don’t know where to start, other than someday gently saying that this is not a normal way to live, and when she is ready, I will try to help.

[@chusna.ummusyifa]

When you say, you will never say no when people and your child see for help. You will help them to fix it again and again until they can fix it them self.. it is just make me cry 😢... Surely, that a big hit for me.. because i have 2 childs with mental disability.. sometimes i feel stuck and angry when they make same mistake.. 😢😢 Now, you hit me hard.. but i thank you for words.. . ❤ Sorry for my bad english

[@shawncossel1100]

Thank you for giving Remi Clog a helping shout out !!!

[@kathrynronnenberg1688]

That floor is in astonishingly good condition considering the depth of the trash strata. Pity about the black mold, but at least it's not rotting at every seam. And props to the owner for letting you throw everything away. That's very hopeful for a better future.

[@bonnafide2606]

24:20 the Spinkick of Destiny. The mother of all spinkicks. The spinkick to end all spinkicks. But let's face it...the spinkicks won't ever end.

[@1984waffle]

I am so glad you help people who need it. They are brave letting you in. I hope that people that need help will reach out to someone to get help. Sorry about your back. Back pain can knock you out. You are a trouper!

[@dross24MA]

Where does one find such help?

[@cherylstreeter1962]

I apologize, later in this video I can see you were able to use a shovel. Thx for all the good you guys do!😊

[@LezGrl79]

My sister first turned me onto your videos. I have ADHD and never realized my cleaning issues were caused by it. She went from blaming me being lazy and what not to understanding why it's the way it is. I've even learned more about my disorder from you and I was diagnosed when I was 15. Now I'm 45. I want to thank you for helping others without certain disorders to understand why it's not completely our fault and why it's hard to ask for help.