Transforming a Neurodivergent Family's Home Without Traditional Cleaning

[@Lousialee-hm3gu]

That was a massive amount of work and it must have made an equally massive difference to the family.

[@deborahmulliss6554]

Removing so much rubbish and old food will improve the households general health. Great work. ❤

[@colinchick2692]

You are so insightful - people dont always know how to react without time to process what has changed. You know what difference you make and that is enough.

[@jlaurelc]

Yes, it's so kind of you to give them that space instead of demanding that they give feedback in the moment.

[@juliebrooke6099]

It must have been so nice for that lady to come home to that transformation.

[@fifefreecleaning]

Her message was so sweet when she returned home ❤️ x

[@hollyjobitner3285]

My dad used to nail a lid from a tin can over a mouse hole under the sink. They can’t chew through a can lid. 💙

[@fifefreecleaning]

Good tip! 😃 x

[@NYCHFAN]

Steel wool works good, too!

[@HonkyTonkSinger]

Tidying is 90% of the job. My former grandmother-in-law had a great cleaning routine “just tidy up and clean the XXXX” (toilet, kitchen sink, countertops, carpet, etc). Only one real “clean” thing but certainly things are put away on cleaning day. However, she hated dusting, so nothing was ever dusted. She simply told guests: “You can write your name in the dust, just don’t date it.” She kept things pretty minimal, so she knew her own limits. She was a great lady!

[@fifefreecleaning]

She certainly sounds like a great lady! Thanks for sharing 🥰 x

[@jlaurelc]

"Just don't date it." 😅

[@NYCHFAN]

My mom always said things like this. "As long as the dishes and toilets are clean..." "Just iron the cuffs and collars..." for when in a hurry. 😊❤

[@karenhoward8542]

HUGE tiidying up. No wonder she was thrilled on her return home.

[@irenefitzpatrick6480]

The rooms looked so much better when they’re tidied and vacuumed.❤

[@kristicoultas3463]

Hey, Autism mom here. I just wanted to give you a heads up to save you potential grief in the future. I wouldn’t say “suffers from Autism” because a lot of people in the community will take offense and can be pretty rabid. I would just say Autistic child or has Autism. They also would say they don’t suffer from it because it’s not bad and not a disease. I personally don’t get offended unless people are being derogatory, but the Autistic community can be very particular about labels. Love you two and keep up the good work❤❤❤

[@fifefreecleaning]

Thank you I'm sorry I didn't even realise I was saying it that way, my son is on the autism assessment pathway so I definitely didn't mean it to come off that way at all 🙈 x

[@fifefreecleaning]

Thank you as well for the super thanks! ❤️ x

[@jeanettewatts1121]

❤

[@kristicoultas3463]

@@fifefreecleaning ❤️❤️❤️ no worries, I know you didn’t mean anything but it. Nice to know you’re a member of the club lol. We all have different experiences and so much going on. The least we can do for each other is have grace❤️ You are so awesome to do all that you do for your family and then go out and help all these people.

[@WendyLemontree]

I get this. I didn't get diagnosed until a few years ago, but 2 of my kids were diagnosed young, but the 2 who weren't pretty obviously also have autism. Anyway, I have been offended by people saying someone suffered from autism, but at the same time, I kinda feel like I've suffered from autism a lot too, so idk. I think it's offensive because that makes it sound like a disease when it's a neurological difference if that makes sense? Even though I do think we suffer trying to fit into a neurotypical based society, I don't like hearing suffers with autism. I have autism and people without compassion and empathy make me suffer, not the disorder itself. Does that make sense?

[@maryleeswope3353]

You might try water and soap first with a rag or sponge to wipe it quickly...if that doesnt work, try acetone on a rag. You do amazing work!!🎉🎉🎉 Looks like this family could really use trash cans in every room. I have to agree with you: letting the children eat in their rooms is the kiss of death! Blech!😮😮

[@fifefreecleaning]

Thanks, we'll try that x

[@AZHITW]

In beauty school our instructor said that whatever solution caused a stain will also remove the stain. For instance, if you mess up a nail polish if you put more polish on it the polish will soften and remove the messed-up polish. Same with hair dye, if you stain your skin dying your hair all you have to do is mix some of the dye with shampoo and use that mix on your skin and that will remove the hair dye from your skin. I would try mixing a little of the paint with some soap and scrub a small area and see if it comes up. A heads up if the floor is vinyl acetone will damage the floor.

[@lauragompertz2647]

Also, each bedroom should have a laundry basket for the clothes to land in.

[@rebeccaashton5390]

So sorry you lost your footage but this was very satisfying. I can imagine this mom was quite relieved to come home to clear floors and less visual clutter. Good job.

[@dorotheaallen6169]

Came from the Midwest Magic Cleaning. I ‘mainstreamed’ ASD kiddos in my first grade classroom, and I know their parents work so hard. Bless you for helping.

[@jobtry]

you are such a blessing to these people that need help - well done

[@kellyngrey4950]

For your lost footage - if your hard drive is still good, you can remove it from the laptop and pull the videos off. It's an easy DIY or an easy task for a computer repair shop. Hopefully, the hard drive is still good.

[@Miroslava1985]

So much work,amazing job Stephanie👏👏👏🤩♥️

[@AstridSouthSea]

I love the decluttering as well as cleaning. Thanks for what you do ❤

[@sari2020]

That's well impressive for 6 hours.

[@fifefreecleaning]

Thank you! X

[@donnaknowles-ni8fg]

there is nothing like a good tidy

[@Shoop8964]

Great job! Thanks for sharing! I love listening to you both talk 😊

[@fifefreecleaning]

Our pleasure! X

[@angelabstractart6168]

Bless your hearts, both of you are inspiring and full of empathy. The place looks great just clearing up the clutter and Hoovering!

[@fifefreecleaning]

It makes such a difference! Can't wait to go back and give the place a good scrub too to make it shine ✨️ x

[@1977gilli]

You could try those magic erasers 🤷. Looks much better just with a tidy 😊

[@emmajane7745]

You did an excellent job there!

[@angelamayer1650]

Great job getting that much work done in only 6 hours. It was a LOT!

[@cat-mum-Jules]

The paint would give me anxiety too! 😅Steph, I don't know how you did all that by yourself. You did fantastic ❤

[@alfieeatssnails]

God I love how normal you guys are ❤

[@fifefreecleaning]

Thanks Claire, we try to be our authentic selves 😁🥰 x

[@deborahfavazza5849]

Great job, Stephanie! I’m looking forward to you both going back to clean. That poor mother is so overwhelmed! I know she was so thankful for all the tidying you did. ~Debby from Missouri, USA

[@dianethompson2458]

Absolutely amazing! The difference between the before and after is startling. I am looking forward to the next video. Thanks from Canada ❤

[@sarahmontano8267]

That vacuum got so full.

[@fifefreecleaning]

It got full, I emptied it and it filled right back up. The floors were so satisying to hoover 🙂 x

[@samkennedy5554]

If bending at the knees is painful then when you bend from the waist lift one of your legs and trust it behind you as you bend. Takes pressure off the base of the back and stops it getting hurt/strained.

[@fifefreecleaning]

Do you mean like a lunge? Thank you 🙌 x

[@asumner1959]

Massive tidy up and what a difference it has made! I hope it has motivated mum to continue until you get back there to clean. White spirit should get the paint off the floor, but I'd use washing up liquid on the walls or Ciff.

[@katrinkaperkins1852]

Thank you for the video. Seeing these rooms remind me of when I was raising my kids. When I told them to clean up their rooms, my daughter would tidy up, and my son would look at me like I was crazy. I had to tell my son to bring me any cups or plates that he took in, ( not many) , then I would tell him to bring me his dirty clothes, put the toys on the shelf or in a basket. Everything was an individual thing with that child. Which took twice as long but he did get it done.

[@fifefreecleaning]

That is how I have to guide my daughter to tidy her room too, break it down into manageable steps for her because she gets overwhelmed with just the instruction to tidy her room x

[@jlaurelc]

My mom used to draw me a flowchart on a whiteboard. That way she only had to give me instructions once. 😂 There may be a reason why my brother and I are both engineers. 🙃

[@fifefreecleaning]

@@jlaurelc that's a great idea and I think it would work well for my daughter! 😊 x

[@jlaurelc]

@@fifefreecleaning I also found it just plain fun to follow the chart, but that may be specific to my ASD brain. 😂 Oooooh, maybe I should make myself a flowchart for clearing up! Todo lists overwhelm me, but a flowchart doesn't have that same impact of "here's a lot of things to do" because it's a journey and you only encounter one decision at a time...lol, please pardon me as I analyze my brain out loud. 😂

[@fifefreecleaning]

@@jlaurelc carry on! Your process might help others 😁 x

[@alwaysthesleepless1]

What a daunting task. You did a lot of hard work and the results were fantastic, job well done keep up the good work.

[@terrirouleau4758]

Thank you for helping this mom in need.❤

[@jsblake199]

Great cleaning video. What a mess. You guys have such strength to do this!

[@user-hk1et3vz]

What a great step up you gave the mom to start with! I hope she see’s what you did and it gives her the boost she needs to finish and makes it better!👏👍

[@joanngarza3734]

Great work! What a difference a good tidy makes. Looking forward to when you go back for the cleaning.

[@tbelle15]

Great work! I loved that you showed what a big difference tidying up can make.

[@Leed216]

Love listening to you two chatting. So sweet, learning, laughing, commiserating together.

[@pennynicosia5644]

SOOO many reusable bags filled with stuff. It looks great just picked up !

[@katespurgeon5572]

I recall when my kids were young, they didnt understand how to 'clean their room/toy room'. I'd make a 'game' and say pickup books, next pick up blocks, cars, shoes etc. Breaking it down really helped.

[@martinafranciscus1281]

Wow - you did a wonderful job

[@rachaelparker6188]

I can’t wait to see the clean up of the house! It’s going to be quite the transformation even if you’ve gotten it 90% there already. Wonderful work as always!

[@katiechristie2859]

Well done for all the hard work on this family house. What a help for them. Also, I'd love to learn more re keeping paperwork and how to organise it, pls 🙂

[@MamaRoach0811]

Love your videos! You did so much hard work, great job Stephanie!

[@fifefreecleaning]

Thank you 🙌 x

[@michellesimpson6734]

Hi Stephanie and Danielle Great Transformation. Thank you both for sharing.

[@robyn-mareepenny2926]

Great video, ladies! I must say as a mum who has older children that eat in their room at all hours. A bucket or bin in the room, with no lid works a treat. When I am emptying the rubbish bin in the kitchen, I just walk around and get them to bring out their bin to empty it. It has made a huge difference, and they love that they don't have to take their trash all the way to the bin. A larger bin will fit most items too. All parcels and larger items get opened in the living room so that boxes and wrap/bubble wrap can be taken to the outside bin, rather than being left in their room. We make it like an unboxing so they can share what they got.

[@paulshirley8633]

Ver nice looks tidier now.what a mess lovely kids hey😊😊😊

[@randihardy6642]

Hello! Im newish here (from midwest magic cleaning), and wow this is such a stunning transformation. You’ve done an awesome job. Also, i love listening to your chatter ❤ your voices are so soothing

[@hollyedmiston3332]

love your videos

[@carolwhite1281]

Great job!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@WomensTop20]

Wow, what a difference ❤

[@dani98038]

Nice to hear the home owner was really happy. One thing I learned recently is you have to be careful hoovering up sand-Always sweep it up first so you only hoover a little or it can break the motor in the hoover if its a large amount. Really enjoyed this video 😍

[@fifefreecleaning]

Oh no! 🙈 I hope I haven't damaged the motor! I did sweep a bit first but that was mostly to get up big bits of stuff, I didn't realise the sand itself could cause damage, good to know for future! X

[@dani98038]

@@fifefreecleaning No I think what was on the carpet was fine. But like say like a large amount-It will definitely destroy the hoover. It happened to me recently but I really should have swept up first!

[@chatnoir7923]

That paint is probably water based. They have latex paint removers for that at any hardware store.

[@cheryleking6543]

Hi, The place looks a lot tidier with just picking up things and doing the rubbish. Cant wait to see the scrubbing thats coming..Stay Safe from a Tasmanian Supporter ❤️🙏🤗

[@fifefreecleaning]

Thank you it really does! We wanted to show that even if all you can manage is the picking up and not the deeper cleaning then it does make such a difference. For me, I get overwhelmed when there is so much stuff lying around, now that the mess itself isnt as overwhelming the mum might be able to take small steps in cleaning too 😊 x

[@chontelle_freecleaning]

What a transformation, well done ❤

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

A house always looks much, much cleaner if you can manage to keep the place picked up!

[@d_naaancy]

Was für ein grandioser Job 🎉

[@highlandjournalart654]

Great job and I used to watch Brum with my son, many years ago x

[@josiefenn629]

Great job 👏

[@becks5867]

Wow, you achieved so much in 6 hours! This will make a huge difference for the mum and her children

[@DebbieBurns-y5e]

Nice work!

[@fifefreecleaning]

Thank you 🙂 x

[@diane6037]

Back breaking work 👏 great before and afters you are a pair of Angels helping these families get back on their feet.

[@KarinPersson-yu5cb]

Wow what a difference! Another great video!

[@cathyG4803]

Wow! That was a lot of back breaking work for such a short time. Great job! and you're right-cleaning up clutter and garbage really does make an impact on how clean the home looks.

[@mareebarrett1267]

You did a lovely job

[@jerridavis6462]

Thank you! Enjoyed from Texas!

[@montserratregueira4117]

Amazing. Such a big diference. Well done. ❤❤❤

[@pampete8110]

Great job. It looks so much better.

[@amyrutter8021]

Wow! What a difference, I’m surprised it only took 6 hours. Amazing before & after pictures the improvements are massive!

[@OldGreyMare60]

Outstanding! ❤

[@MeagenImage]

I open all my mail as soon as it arrives, *then* put it on the Pile. I have a cork board and any appointments get the date and time circled in marker and pinned onto the board. I still have a huge pile of bank statements and paid bills to sort, but at least I know nothing in there is time sensitive.

[@dorenedaniels7493]

I think you very much and I think you I did enjoy this. God bless you both 🙏❤️🌹

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

Definitely would like to see you decluttering your own houses!

[@landraliebling5699]

Phenomenal job!!!!!! Amazing!!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🤩🤩🤩🤩💜💜💜💙💙💙💙

[@carliem9494]

If it’s kids’ acrylic/water paint, it’ll probably come off fairly easily with washing up liquid and water (soft scrubbing brush and/or magic eraser should also help). Wax crayon comes off fairly easily with WD40 Kinetic sand sticks to itself so if you can roll it into a ball and roll it together, the remnants can be vacuumed up Love watching these

[@fran1395]

Great job looks so much better.

[@PurdyBear1]

Cleaning the paint - try rehydrating it as it’s a water based paint (a wet cloth left on for a bit etc). For ceramic sinks and non water based use descaler - wipe on leave for a bit then rinse off. A magic sponge works really well on things like pen and markers. Asetate also works on paint but do a test patch. I’m a school cleaner. Ps for the mice, there are humane traps. They like chocolate and kibble. Do release at least a mile away or they will come back.

[@lorikruse4565]

I love watching!!! Amazing job!!!!

[@christinagiacchetti2290]

Excellent Job!

[@janicestubblefield-tave229]

Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning gave you a shoutout.

[@Jasmin-nz5ls]

love watching

[@dweamy1]

Re keeping paperwork: you can download a scanner for your phone, scan all your documents and save them in the cloud.

[@fifefreecleaning]

I have a love/hate relationship with the cloud 😅 but it is good advice! X

[@nette101]

They do make a special athletic tape you can put around your knees to give you better support and over the counter meds for knee joint pain . As well you can look up special exercises for your knees to get them stronger .

[@jb.1256]

Love this!!

[@kimberlymckellar6995]

Hi! If you go back to this family, maybe suggest washable paint for the girl? I’m a teacher here in the US and we use paint that is kid friendly and washes off clothes, hands and walls easily. Great job!!😊🎉😊❤

[@cathtf7957]

Nice home !

[@karenhoward8542]

EZ All Purpose cleaner for paint etc.

[@jeannieelliott8519]

U got your exercise in on this one. Your Oregon Viewer 😅

[@fifefreecleaning]

Tell me about it 🤣 x

[@kristicoultas3463]

Oregon here too❤

[@sallybanner]

i would watch a packing/unpacking or cleaning your own houses video

[@fifefreecleaning]

Hopefully Danielle gets a house move soon and we can definitely do that 😁 There are so many spaces around my house I need to tackle as well x

[@lornamclemore4558]

❤❤❤

[@GinaAdams-tw7lh]

Is children's paint water soluble so a scrub and mop up shouuld do it, maybe go over afterwards with a bleach solution if necessary 😊

[@fifefreecleaning]

Fingers crossed all it takes is a good scrub! Just so scared of spreading the paint 🙈 x

[@JulieS1961]

I’m sorry you lost footage! I love every bit of content you post!! I always look forward to your videos!

[@fifefreecleaning]

Aw thank you 🥰 x

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Get a 3 ring binder and folders to organize your paperwork and bills as they come in. Keep the binder in a place where you will use it DAILY. .

[@beverleygorman3096]

It does make a big difference just picking rubbish up

[@LindaThornton-o6k]

Great job🎉😂❤

[@sophiafelmingham8734]

I've just found your channel 😊 I'd love to see a guide on what paperwork to keep and how to organise it, if youre makung one

[@lisavandyke8833]

Oh wow such a difference! 😮 Good job once again! When will the cleaning video come out? Next weekend?

[@fifefreecleaning]

Yes we release a voiceover video every Saturday and we've now started releasing the same video with original audio on a Sunday for those that prefer asmr/cleaning sounds x

[@fifefreecleaning]

I just realised I misunderstood your question, no we haven't recorded the actual cleaning yet as we are waiting to go back to the house :) x

[@lisavandyke8833]

@@fifefreecleaningNo problem! Thanks for the reply 😊

[@CammyHell]

15:15 i wonder if paint thinner or mineral spirits would get it up? Alcohol, nail polish remover, or Goo Gone is what Chat GPT said haha

[@LindaThornton-o6k]

Love it😂❤

[@QuietLivingOz]

Use thick or thin ring binder folders for papers, only $2 to $4 each.