What a great idea 🙂 I recently started decluttering and re-organising my home!! I was sorting my sheet sets ect. Well I looked in a pillow case that felt a bit heavy. I found about 20 socks 🙈🙊😏 So I managed to find 15 pairs lol 😆
Omg I thought I was the only one!!! 🤣🤣 my ADHD is a pain!!! I sometimes spend more time scrolling on my phone searching for the perfect music to get the kitchen clean and dishes done that it takes me over an hour to get it done 😂✨🦄💃🏻🤦♀️
Literally laughed out loud at the cute little dance after you got off the chair and then the knee popping directly afterwards 😂😂🤣. Thanks for ANOTHER great video…ice, ice, baby! You’re killin it, Cas!
I’m 40 years old and was recently diagnosed with ADD….a trick that works for me is having a list for each room. I will tag an area and write down everything I want to do in that area. I then set a timer for 20 minutes, my sweet spot, and do as much as I can in that 20 minutes. I set a timer for 10 minute break and then start again with another 20 minute interval. N your tip of using a bag to put items in a tote, was a game changer!! More ADD cleaning tips please!!
Hi Cas! I’ve had ADHD since I was little and I love this video. Can you do more videos with ADHD on the mind if that makes sense? Thank you for making this video.
That's a good idea. Even those of your followers without ADHD, or with just AD, (yes, it's a thing. Some people grow out of the HD part) can get that panicky feeling or get distracted when facing a huge chore with multiple components. The segment could be approached with the aim of staying FOCUSED, motivated and calm for everyone when facing this type of chore so the larger percentage of your audience without ADHD or AD isn't overlooked. I.E. Tips aimed at those with ADHD, but that can work for any/everyone.
Cas it was you that taught me to keep your dining table clean. And my home would be perceived as clean. I kid you not, my grown daughter walked in and said "Its clean". I'd cleaned the whole house but that is what she noticed. Now for years I clean with what Ive learned from you and do it on a dime and now my whole house is usually clean. My eyes are misty as I tell you you made a difference, because you did!
I don't have ADHD but I suffer depression since I was in my early 20's. All that mentioned today was a big help 😃 I started decluttering and re-organising my home about 5 weeks ago. I found your channel 🥰 I love your Canadian accent x I lived there for nearly a year in the 90's. Cas you have been a great inspiration to conquering this huge mission I've started 😘 So far I've done 4 trips to the op shops here in Australia 🇦🇺 Reusing and upcycling what I already have in my home 🏘️
I can definitely relate to feeling overwhelmed about cleaning out the fridge. It kills me to do it all in one shot, so I decided to break it up into zones. Each shelf gets a day of the week and I work through them on a rotating basis. Somehow one shelf at a time makes it feel so much more doable!
@@Clutterbug what prescription do you use,,I have been on Generic adderall,,,low dose,,I feel it does nothing,,for getting me up and focused,,motivated,or set in gear to accomplish anything??!!♡
Yes ma'am! I am with you on listening to Audible/audio books. If I start listening to music, I start dancing around and forget what I am supposed to be doing. Thanks for these tips.
OMG I have the exact same issue with socks! Donate them to homeless shelters. Homeless people love a pair of warm socks even if they don't match. Tie a big knot in a sock and give it to the dog as a chew toy. Laundry and paper are the hardest to keep up with in my home (and never ending dishes) and the bane of my existence. I, too, am distracted by the phone, radio and getting sidetracked into another direction while I'm in the middle of a chore. Sometimes I put on stand up comedy videos when I am cleaning. You can listen without having to watch and you get to laugh while you work. Sometimes I listen to classical musical/instrumental music with no lyrics while I'm cleaning. Sometimes I try to go all day without TV or social media or anything that makes sound and enjoy the quietness. I also use a timer and challenge myself to get as much accomplished as possible within an hour. You are my housework motivator. Always inspiring. Thanks for the videos.
Whoa has Cas talked about her ADHD before?? I found out I have it recently and it made so many things (especially cleaning!) click and make sense. Love these ADHD friendly tips! Would love to see a collab with How to ADHD!
Thank you Cas for a video that addresses the difficulties encountered when having ADHD. I’m 68 now so I didn’t have a name for what was happening to me until later in life. This was very helpful advice about follow through when cleaning.
I just watched a post you did months ago. I won't you to be proud of how you feel you cry because you care. Please don't feel you have to justify way you cry or say sorry. You have a good heart. I have learned so much from you. I am 64 and I am a bee from Maine. God bless you!
For the socks what we do is to stick to one brand, one colour (or two) of socks. Like this you will never have a sock that you can't pair up with anything. Just find that one brand that serves you best and stick with it. : )
I literally have not seen a cleaning video that has a better schedule for my brain, you really do know how much we wander off! Section high, low, just dusting, makes things feel a lot more doable!
Thank you so much for your videos and all of your creative ideas on how to declutter and get organized. My mom saw an episode of Hot Mess House and said you were great. With a simple search I found you! I wish it had been a little bit earlier. My mom lived with us and I know she would have loved to see our house organized and decluttered before she passed away last month. Now I think of organizing and decluttering as a way to honor how much she loved us, wanting us to live our best lives free of the weight and burden that having too much stuff can put on your life. Thank you for being part of a sweet circle that keeps a part my mom close 💕
I just wanted to say I have similar issues (I'm not diagnosed with ADHD but I do have every symptom in existence) and I found audiobooks AMAZING for the exact same issue. They keep me on track.
Fellow ADHD momma here!! LOVE your channel and your openness ❤❤❤ I use your videos to body double. You are so motivating and help keep me on task while organizing, cleaning and decluttering 😊
@@azlizzie hi Elizabeth, quick question if you don't mind... What is body doubling? I have ADHD as well and I'm always looking for tips and tricks to help me! That is something I haven't heard of yet. Sorry to bother you. thank you very much:-)!
@@erin3375 finding someone who can be in the room, not to help, not to distract, but to be physically around to hold you accountable. For me, it’s as simple as having my wife home or my coworker in the same room. It could be talking on the phone with someone you care about while doing laundry. Highly recommend the channel How to ADHD. Jessica there has a video explaining it better. :)
@@erin3375 funnily enough, moments after I replied to you I had a moment in the kitchen where I was like, “Yeah that’s not gonna happen,” and my wife sighed in exasperation at me. Just that little bit of accountability had me up and making mayonnaise while she is home cause I *know* it would be impossible for me to do later when I will be hungry and want a turkey sandwich.
Yes! ADHD here!! I have totally gone down rabbit holes like that before. The apron is a GREAT idea!! A visual marker for sure to help stay focused. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for embracing the ADHD Cass! It was getting real when you described listening to music, then the new play list then , then watching the rappers documentary! Love it! ❤️
OMG that's why I ended up here! Was working, went looking for something to listen to that would help me focus, went to the thing that was mentioned in that video, noticed there was a notification of a new video - and here I am. GDI! Need more tips to control ADHD and stay focused, please!
Cas, You are Amazing! Thank you for the freedom to “let go”!!!! I’m cleaning out all the nagging projects, broken items, Knick-knacks that are making me crazy!! You’re a dream come true!
I have to say that since I found your channel about a week ago, its changed my life. I have really bad ADHD and am really bad at keeping things tidy. However, ive started small in my kitchen and I am so proud of myself. Every day this week i've made sure to do the dishes and wipe down the counters before going to bed. It makes me feel so good and dont have to wake up to dishes in the morning or getting overwhelmed when they pile up. Now to find the motivation to work on the rest of my house!
Oh my goodness, thank you so so much for this!! I've been recently diagnosed with ADHD this past October. It's crazy how much makes sense now when looking back on my life. I've been following you for a while now, and I always love your goofiness just make me laugh and smile. I get so distracted with cleaning and organizing, but my home still looks like a disaster 🙃 😩 I wish I could get help. I do well with body doubling.
I have really bad ADHD and my home is always a disaster. A few months ago I found Dana K’s channel and her videos helped. But it was her book “Organizing for the Rest of US” that really made the difference. Everything just clicked! It’s a pretty short book where she condensed all her best tips. I’ve read a lot of organizing books but this one is by far the best for anyone with ADHD.
@@BbGun-lw5vi I have ADHD also and I've been watching Dana too (love her!) and trying to figure out which book of hers would be the best to get. I know she has several out there, but id like to just buy one. Would you recommend "Organizing for the Rest of Us" for someone who is just starting the declutter process and needs the steps (and the thoughts behind each step) written out to help as they go? Edit: Oh, P.S.... The book "Order From Chaos" by Jaclyn Paul really helped me with my paper clutter, as well as the idea for a Sunday Basket that I got from TH-camr Dawn, The Minimal Mom... well, she got the idea from another lady, but I can't recall her name...
@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane Yes, I recommend “Organizing for the Rest of Us” over the others. “Decluttering at the Speed” is really great too but I think “Organizing for…” is the easiest way to start because she breaks the steps down in the most simple, easy to follow way. I don’t know about you but my ADHD makes me overthink things and that’s paralyzing. Her book takes that away. I waited a long time to read her books because I thought they’d be like her videos so I believed I already had all her tips. But I was wrong. I needed the book to put it all together. Thanks for recommending Paul’s book. I’ll definitely check it out. I’ve heard of the Sunday Basket before. Maybe it’s time to try it.
Adhd friendly!!!!! Yes! I turn on a TV series or a movie I've seen enough times to have it memorized, so there aren't any surprises for my brain, but still distracting. When I dust, I typically get everything. I dust bookshelves about every 3 months and regular spaces every couple weeks. The vacuum attachments are great for ceiling fans. I gotta wash my vents, ugh. I hate cleaning. I psych myself up and try to have specific and doable goals and I trick myself by seeing how much I can get done between the time I get home and my husband gets home. It usually works because my brain likes that element of urgency, lol. Great tips!!!!
Oh my gosh. I was keeping up until you pointed out wearing an apron. So of course, I start looking for an apron on Amazon. Then I got back to the video and learned some amazing tips. I love that you teach tips for ADHD people. Thanks for being you and sharing with all of us. ☺️
So about the washing machine tube....I recently discovered this responsibility and happened to read the official directions from the washing machine company....p.s. it looks exactly like yours btw....and It says this job should be done biweekly//monthly!!!!!! I was shocked the first time I actually did the thing.....but so glad that I did....and now....It's never as traumatic. Also, a bucket inside that underneath drawer saves that gross water from getting everywhere and giving one more thing to clean up. Much love!!!
This is the best spring cleaning list I’ve seen broad categories of things that usually get missed. And not so specific that I have to sort through and figure out what applies to me. Clean the cleaners is genius.
My ADHD brain thinks and imagines too much when listening to audiobooks or podcasts. Slows me down. 🙁 I save them for when I go for a walk or I have a long drive. I believe that is why they don’t work as well for me when cleaning or organizing. My ADHD brain and body stay on task better with music. They make me move and groove as I listen to a favorite artist, channel, genre, etc. TOTALLY MOTIVATES ME!!! . ❤️Toby Mac, 💙Newsboys, 💜80s dance tunes. 😎 I rarely change the music once it starts. Best thing is we all kind find what helps us while we work.
The high and low theory is nice. I divide my home in diferrent parts and am obliged to clean everythinggggg in that space. For example i give one day to every room and never touch anything outside that room. Mostly i give myself 3 to 4 days to clean up kitchen
Cas, thank for your wisdom and enthusiasm. I have used several of your ideas and my home is more organized and looks better, too. QUESTION: Have you ever heard of a person being one style of organizer for one room and a different style for another room? I think that's me!
Thanks for entertaining me. I'm stu k in airport with nothing to do for way too many hours! I was laughing out loud!!! I think your great! You don't suck, and you're not old!
I didn’t make it past four minutes in this video. I paused it and immediately went to dollar tree to get those mits. That’s an amazing hack to get my brain to focus ! I can’t just set it down and forget. Thank you Cas and Kathryn
I bought one a few months ago (probably after watching Kathryn's video) because someone told me microfiber cloths pick up dust better than rags or paper towels. This was an inexpensive way for me to try out a new cleaning tool that might make my work easier.
I have the hardest time letting go of unmatched socks! I keep hoping that the matching sock will magically appear! You have inspired me to LET THEM GO! Love love love your channel Cas. Thanks for being real and keeping it real!
My ADHD brain sidetracks me so often too! I now have my digital friend (Alexa) remind me when it is time to do the housework and I can get her to play me some music or my audiobook, to help keep my brain focussed. I have found in the last 3 weeks, since having her, that our home is tidier and I get more done in my allotted 30 minutes every morning. I also use Fly lady for the cleaning routines and your tips for a Ladybug to organise my home.
Oh God! This video is a God send I cannot put to words how much my husband and I have argued because I get distracted while cleaning that nothing gets done because same reason you said I end up googling everything even the shampoo I end up checking Amazon if they have a bigger size because I like jumbo size bottles to almost never run out. I have NEVER HAD SOMEONE DESCRIBE ME SO WELL.. I feel for the first time ever understood Thank you.
Your idea for the car cleaning mitt for the floor boards is going to save my life. I haven't touched my floor boards in years because the idea makes me feel sore and also somehow angry??? Weird. But I do own one of those car cleaning mitts and about to meet my floor boards!! Thank you ❤️🧹🧼🧽🫧
I have a poofy microfiber "feather" duster on a telescoping pole for my ceiling fans. On a wall without furniture I can dust like 8 feet of baseboard without moving. Furniture makes for more maneuvering but not having to bend is good. No knee popping here :)
I don't have adhd but this really helps bc when I'm doing my room ill get distracted by all the different tasks and then I'll get stuck on one and not finish, and I lack motivation so it's like I can do this one simple thing, thank you cass
Omgosh, the music to documentary thing has happened to me SO many times! I wasn't born with ADHD (although my 2 youngest sons were), but I had a bad head injury that caused me to have ADD ever since (20+ yrs)!
Did you know that ADHD is genetic? You very well may have been born with it (especially knowing your children have it), and with all the stress of your injury, it could have intensified your symptoms and lead you to your diagnosis. I never knew I had ADHD because I was dealing with the symptoms pretty well, then I had a very stressful time in my life and it was enough for me to NOT be able to deal with my symptoms. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 48 years old and I was shocked to learn I have it! I had that misperception that it was only hyper little boys that have ADHD... boy was I wrong!! I've learned a lot since then.
Your mini redo in your home looks amazing! I haven't watched the whole video but had to comment, so true about the apron. I used to work as a cook in a residential treatment facility. I did not know how to properly think or productively function until I had my apron on. Didn't matter what craziness was going on when I stepped into work, I could only handle it seemingly after I put on my apron (this was also true for my male coworker)!!
Lol at the part where you get so distracted looking up new songs while trying to clean. So relatable! My psychologist recently casually mentioned she thinks I tick many boxes for adhd and yup it makes so much sense now!!
Thanks, Cas! I was laying on my unmade bed and you inspired me to baking soda it! I knew I didn't wanna fully wash it before I put the liner back on so this will hopefully help in a pinch
Omg, I can’t help but laugh out loud because you are exactly like me. When you said if you listen to music and then you go to the playlist and then you end up watching a documentary, just too funny, because that is SO me lol. I love your videos, you really help me a lot with my ADD and organizing. Oh, and I tried your “dress the part” tip and it works for me! Thank you so much for all that you do 💜💜💜
❤️ I've been talking about starting my Spring routine for almost 2 weeks. This video inspired me to act on the talk, TODAY! Round one complete, complimented with a treat of fancy dinner - ravioli with homemade sauce. 🥳 Thank you!
Wow this video was so helpful and satisfying. I think it's literally the first time I'm seeing someone discarding so much clothes. I know they're only socks, but most people only show while decluttering the clothes they can donate or sell and this look refreshing to me to see someone not being ashamed to just toss what can't be donated. I wish you could show this more whenever you'll need to declutter more clothes, but I think you won't need to discard sock anytime soon :P
That is A LOT of lost socks!! Wow! Love it! I only get black and white socks all in the same design...and then all my girls share the socks. Then I don't have to match socks up.
as a dj i used to do the same thing and google songs etc but found a way to stop the distraction-- music works as long as you choose something without vocals, like classical music or instrumental jazz or trance beats.
I love singing a parody about loading the dishwasher to the Grease song “You’re the one that I want” when loading the dishwasher. It’s very easy to do and you’re concentrating on making up the song and not the dishes. Don’t forget a line about congratulating yourself for doing the dishes, and accept a Grammy for your effort (I’m kind enough to myself to imagine I sing in tune). Also works for cleaning the toilet, and who doesn’t dance to that song?
This seems like a very useful and practical video. The kind that makes me think, "why didn't I think to try that before now?" This motivated me and I thank you for it. I also sympathize with the knee symphony everytime you crouch down. I've been like that since I was 25.
Cass- if you have a front loader like I do, I have to clean it once a month otherwise it STINKS! Most front loaders also have a tub clean cycle. Check yours out. I also clean my dishwasher every month. I use Affresh for dishwasher and washer- different products, but same manufacturer.
This advice about putting ourselves out there is so timely. I just filmed my first YT video this weekend! My hubby has been trying to get me to do it, literally, for years. I mesh with your silliness and can say you’ve been an inspiration all this time. Thank you 😊
Yay! ADHD friendly advice! I loved the idea of using a microfiber mitt to make it so you can't start doing other things like decluttering while dusting. I would have to have one on BOTH hands! 🤣 😂 🤣 Been doing some spring cleaning myself... just did my bedroom yesterday and I slept like a rock in my nice clean room! If I keep it up, I just might get my spring cleaning done before it's actually spring! Haha, that'd be a first! I'll check out your tiktok, but I CANNOT upload that app... I will never get anything done if I do that! The TH-cam shorts are bad enough!! Keep up the awesome work, Cas, we love you!!!
What an awesome video! Now I need to go get those cleaning mitts! 😂😂 Such a simple method and I’m struggling to get motivated. Thank you so much for this video! Oh, I had the gastric sleeve and I’ve lost 89 pounds!! I know you have undergone weight loss surgery so, I wanted to share. 💕💕
Also, I can relate about the tiktok thing! I recently decided I want to be a background actor. I know its a bit frivolous and way out of my comfort zone but I'm excited and you're so right - I might be very bad at most things but I will never get any better if I don't try! I'm 32 so probably a weird time to try to break into acting but we lived through a virus .... we lived through murder hornets and a toilet paper fiasco🧻 life comes at you fast, so might as well do what you want 🤷♀️
Your a lot of fun to watch. I just found your channel and I’m enjoying it so much. You have so many great things to teach this old girl. Thanks for the laughs as well.
I really enjoyed this. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with ADHD and I understand a lot more about my struggles! And now we need a remix of you dropping down to Beyoncé on TikTok
oh my lord, i about had a mini stroke watching you put all the lost socks in the garbage bag! i kept thinking 'what if the previously lost socks in the bottom matched some of the fresher ones on the top???' lol This is why i buy all the same socks for myself and all the same of the boys socks for my little guy. at that point, every second sock you find is gonna match something. : ) Thanks for the video...it reminded me that i really need to declutter all the crap under my bed...i'll get to it eventually.
Thank You so much I’m ADHD as well & need help with the exact same things… just got off of work and I’m a go ahead and try to tidy up my room the house is pretty much in good shape it’s just my bedroom with clothes I don’t like to fold my clothes I got them sitting in my recliner chair and on top of my iron board pray for me 😝 ♥️🙏🙏
I love you and how relatable you are as you are sooo real. I toothbrush to clean your furniture on those pesky sides To me I don’t believe in spring cleaning . I just do little things for 10 min when I remember them. My old home I cleaned weekly 1-2 hours . I did that only once I decluttered my home I recently got married and we have a condo . We don’t have lots of stuff ( I make sure of that before purchasing and constantly declutter ) It’s super dirty so I try to clean base boards or walls or light switches daily …. They are gross and need lots of scrubbing Also have a guest come over . Your cleaning skills are amazing when you have a deadline
Hi Cas, thank you so much for such a great video on cleaning for those of us that go down rabbit holes. Would love to know your audio book play list, I like the same types of books
“Not so interesting that you wanna google it.” I FEEL SEEN. You always bring it, Cass.
Get a mesh bag for each family member to throw their dirty socks, no sorting.no missing socks
I solved the sock problem. Everyone in the whole house had the same black socks. It saved me alot of stress.
What a great idea 🙂 I recently started decluttering and re-organising my home!! I was sorting my sheet sets ect. Well I looked in a pillow case that felt a bit heavy. I found about 20 socks 🙈🙊😏 So I managed to find 15 pairs lol 😆
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This just happened to me 😂
Don’t vac bicarb up/flour etc with a cordless vac like a Dyson, they do not like that!
Great idea
Omg I thought I was the only one!!! 🤣🤣 my ADHD is a pain!!! I sometimes spend more time scrolling on my phone searching for the perfect music to get the kitchen clean and dishes done that it takes me over an hour to get it done 😂✨🦄💃🏻🤦♀️
IKR?!
So True !
Same!!! 😂
yes, then I go down the rabbit hole, cause I find something interesting. Why do I need music to clean anyway?
@@jillianguilford5191 I don't listen to music. I listen to murder mystery videos
Literally laughed out loud at the cute little dance after you got off the chair and then the knee popping directly afterwards 😂😂🤣. Thanks for ANOTHER great video…ice, ice, baby! You’re killin it, Cas!
Ice, Ice Baby!
IKR so funny and entertaining
Yes!! My knee would pop too!!!
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I’m 40 years old and was recently diagnosed with ADD….a trick that works for me is having a list for each room. I will tag an area and write down everything I want to do in that area. I then set a timer for 20 minutes, my sweet spot, and do as much as I can in that 20 minutes. I set a timer for 10 minute break and then start again with another 20 minute interval. N your tip of using a bag to put items in a tote, was a game changer!! More ADD cleaning tips please!!
Glad I can help!
I love your idea of using a timer.
@@marysmith861 it works wonders, prevents me from getting overwhelmed and abandoning what I’m doing.
Yey!!!!!!!
Love it!!!!!
Hi Cas! I’ve had ADHD since I was little and I love this video. Can you do more videos with ADHD on the mind if that makes sense? Thank you for making this video.
That's a good idea. Even those of your followers without ADHD, or with just AD, (yes, it's a thing. Some people grow out of the HD part) can get that panicky feeling or get distracted when facing a huge chore with multiple components. The segment could be approached with the aim of staying FOCUSED, motivated and calm for everyone when facing this type of chore so the larger percentage of your audience without ADHD or AD isn't overlooked. I.E. Tips aimed at those with ADHD, but that can work for any/everyone.
Yes please cass
Cas it was you that taught me to keep your dining table clean. And my home would be perceived as clean. I kid you not, my grown daughter walked in and said "Its clean". I'd cleaned the whole house but that is what she noticed. Now for years I clean with what Ive learned from you and do it on a dime and now my whole house is usually clean. My eyes are misty as I tell you you made a difference, because you did!
I don't have ADHD but I suffer depression since I was in my early 20's. All that mentioned today was a big help 😃 I started decluttering and re-organising my home about 5 weeks ago. I found your channel 🥰 I love your Canadian accent x I lived there for nearly a year in the 90's. Cas you have been a great inspiration to conquering this huge mission I've started 😘 So far I've done 4 trips to the op shops here in Australia 🇦🇺 Reusing and upcycling what I already have in my home 🏘️
Glad I can help!
CAS PLEASE PLEASE MORE U TUBES AND PODCASTS ON ADHD DEALING WITH CLEANING, DECLUTTERING, LIFE IN GENERAL. YOU M'AM ARE SOOOOO INSPIRING!😍😍😍
I can definitely relate to feeling overwhelmed about cleaning out the fridge. It kills me to do it all in one shot, so I decided to break it up into zones. Each shelf gets a day of the week and I work through them on a rotating basis. Somehow one shelf at a time makes it feel so much more doable!
Great idea!!!
Do what works for you!
Love this idea!
@@Clutterbug what prescription do you use,,I have been on Generic adderall,,,low dose,,I feel it does nothing,,for getting me up and focused,,motivated,or set in gear to accomplish anything??!!♡
@@sandravlies2689 I’m on Ritalin. 20 mg a day, so very low dose. It helps me be calm and more focused for 4-5 hours or so.
Yes ma'am! I am with you on listening to Audible/audio books. If I start listening to music, I start dancing around and forget what I am supposed to be doing. Thanks for these tips.
Yes! That is so true. I do get knocked out of my groove when switching from song to song. Have plenty of audiobooks so that will be great!
When you say “Spring cleaning… Ultimate suckage” that’s priceless….absolutely love your personality …. Thank you for brightening our lives 💕
You are so welcome!
If you like the dusting mitt from DT, use those old socks to clean and dust with! We save some to stain furniture too if you like DIYs!
Thanks for the tip!
OMG I have the exact same issue with socks! Donate them to homeless shelters. Homeless people love a pair of warm socks even if they don't match. Tie a big knot in a sock and give it to the dog as a chew toy. Laundry and paper are the hardest to keep up with in my home (and never ending dishes) and the bane of my existence. I, too, am distracted by the phone, radio and getting sidetracked into another direction while I'm in the middle of a chore. Sometimes I put on stand up comedy videos when I am cleaning. You can listen without having to watch and you get to laugh while you work. Sometimes I listen to classical musical/instrumental music with no lyrics while I'm cleaning. Sometimes I try to go all day without TV or social media or anything that makes sound and enjoy the quietness. I also use a timer and challenge myself to get as much accomplished as possible within an hour. You are my housework motivator. Always inspiring. Thanks for the videos.
You're welcome!
You have me at “ADHD Friendly”. ❤️
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What meds are you using,,to assist in the ADHD plz? I also have,,and am taking Adderall,,yet,,Small dose,,and I am Struggling!!!
I just love your videos. You are hilarious and so fun to watch.
I never knew my washer had a trap door!!! 🤯 Once I figure out how to get it off I will be cleaning it! Thanks for the tip!
You're welcome!
Whoa has Cas talked about her ADHD before?? I found out I have it recently and it made so many things (especially cleaning!) click and make sense. Love these ADHD friendly tips! Would love to see a collab with How to ADHD!
Yep, she has. If you search "ADHD" on her channel, it'll probably come up with several. I have it, too, so I'm also grateful for the tips.
That collaboration would be awesome!
@@plshaq2009 Definitely!!!
Love both Cass and Jessica! Have learned so much from both!
Yes, all the time. :)
Thank you Cas for a video that addresses the difficulties encountered when having ADHD. I’m 68 now so I didn’t have a name for what was happening to me until later in life. This was very helpful advice about follow through when cleaning.
Glad I can help!
I just watched a post you did months ago. I won't you to be proud of how you feel you cry because you care. Please don't feel you have to justify way you cry or say sorry. You have a good heart. I have learned so much from you. I am 64 and I am a bee from Maine. God bless you!
Thank you!
For the socks what we do is to stick to one brand, one colour (or two) of socks. Like this you will never have a sock that you can't pair up with anything. Just find that one brand that serves you best and stick with it. : )
Great idea!
I literally have not seen a cleaning video that has a better schedule for my brain, you really do know how much we wander off! Section high, low, just dusting, makes things feel a lot more doable!
Thank you so much for your videos and all of your creative ideas on how to declutter and get organized. My mom saw an episode of Hot Mess House and said you were great. With a simple search I found you! I wish it had been a little bit earlier. My mom lived with us and I know she would have loved to see our house organized and decluttered before she passed away last month. Now I think of organizing and decluttering as a way to honor how much she loved us, wanting us to live our best lives free of the weight and burden that having too much stuff can put on your life. Thank you for being part of a sweet circle that keeps a part my mom close 💕
You're welcome!
I just wanted to say I have similar issues (I'm not diagnosed with ADHD but I do have every symptom in existence) and I found audiobooks AMAZING for the exact same issue. They keep me on track.
As an adult with ADHD I truly appreciate you and this video. This is going to help me so much. Thank you 😊
You're welcome!
Fellow ADHD momma here!! LOVE your channel and your openness ❤❤❤ I use your videos to body double. You are so motivating and help keep me on task while organizing, cleaning and decluttering 😊
I use hers and Diane in Denmark for body doubles. Both are fab.
@@azlizzie hi Elizabeth, quick question if you don't mind... What is body doubling? I have ADHD as well and I'm always looking for tips and tricks to help me! That is something I haven't heard of yet. Sorry to bother you. thank you very much:-)!
@@erin3375 finding someone who can be in the room, not to help, not to distract, but to be physically around to hold you accountable. For me, it’s as simple as having my wife home or my coworker in the same room. It could be talking on the phone with someone you care about while doing laundry.
Highly recommend the channel How to ADHD. Jessica there has a video explaining it better. :)
@@erin3375 funnily enough, moments after I replied to you I had a moment in the kitchen where I was like, “Yeah that’s not gonna happen,” and my wife sighed in exasperation at me. Just that little bit of accountability had me up and making mayonnaise while she is home cause I *know* it would be impossible for me to do later when I will be hungry and want a turkey sandwich.
Glad I can help!
"It's okay to put yourself out there..even if you suck" 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the adhd friendly tips!! 💕
Yes! ADHD here!! I have totally gone down rabbit holes like that before. The apron is a GREAT idea!! A visual marker for sure to help stay focused. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you like it!
Thank you for embracing the ADHD Cass! It was getting real when you described listening to music, then the new play list then , then watching the rappers documentary! Love it! ❤️
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OMG that's why I ended up here! Was working, went looking for something to listen to that would help me focus, went to the thing that was mentioned in that video, noticed there was a notification of a new video - and here I am. GDI! Need more tips to control ADHD and stay focused, please!
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Cas, You are Amazing! Thank you for the freedom to “let go”!!!! I’m cleaning out all the nagging projects, broken items, Knick-knacks that are making me crazy!! You’re a dream come true!
You are so damn relatable and it's awesome! That basket of socks 😂, I have never not had one! Thank you, for the authenticity!
You're welcome!
I appreciate your courage and for encouraging us all to have courage! :)
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I have to say that since I found your channel about a week ago, its changed my life. I have really bad ADHD and am really bad at keeping things tidy. However, ive started small in my kitchen and I am so proud of myself. Every day this week i've made sure to do the dishes and wipe down the counters before going to bed. It makes me feel so good and dont have to wake up to dishes in the morning or getting overwhelmed when they pile up. Now to find the motivation to work on the rest of my house!
Oh my goodness, thank you so so much for this!! I've been recently diagnosed with ADHD this past October. It's crazy how much makes sense now when looking back on my life. I've been following you for a while now, and I always love your goofiness just make me laugh and smile. I get so distracted with cleaning and organizing, but my home still looks like a disaster 🙃 😩
I wish I could get help. I do well with body doubling.
I have really bad ADHD and my home is always a disaster. A few months ago I found Dana K’s channel and her videos helped. But it was her book “Organizing for the Rest of US” that really made the difference. Everything just clicked!
It’s a pretty short book where she condensed all her best tips. I’ve read a lot of organizing books but this one is by far the best for anyone with ADHD.
@@BbGun-lw5vi I have ADHD also and I've been watching Dana too (love her!) and trying to figure out which book of hers would be the best to get. I know she has several out there, but id like to just buy one. Would you recommend "Organizing for the Rest of Us" for someone who is just starting the declutter process and needs the steps (and the thoughts behind each step) written out to help as they go?
Edit: Oh, P.S.... The book "Order From Chaos" by Jaclyn Paul really helped me with my paper clutter, as well as the idea for a Sunday Basket that I got from TH-camr Dawn, The Minimal Mom... well, she got the idea from another lady, but I can't recall her name...
Yes! Me too-(actually re-diagnosed after not taking it seriously for far too long). Life DOES make sense now in so many unexpected ways ❤️
@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane Yes, I recommend “Organizing for the Rest of Us” over the others. “Decluttering at the Speed” is really great too but I think “Organizing for…” is the easiest way to start because she breaks the steps down in the most simple, easy to follow way.
I don’t know about you but my ADHD makes me overthink things and that’s paralyzing. Her book takes that away. I waited a long time to read her books because I thought they’d be like her videos so I believed I already had all her tips. But I was wrong. I needed the book to put it all together.
Thanks for recommending Paul’s book. I’ll definitely check it out. I’ve heard of the Sunday Basket before. Maybe it’s time to try it.
You are so welcome!
I love u cas. I am adicted to ur vids . I have to play ur vids to motivate me
Adhd friendly!!!!! Yes! I turn on a TV series or a movie I've seen enough times to have it memorized, so there aren't any surprises for my brain, but still distracting. When I dust, I typically get everything. I dust bookshelves about every 3 months and regular spaces every couple weeks. The vacuum attachments are great for ceiling fans. I gotta wash my vents, ugh. I hate cleaning. I psych myself up and try to have specific and doable goals and I trick myself by seeing how much I can get done between the time I get home and my husband gets home. It usually works because my brain likes that element of urgency, lol. Great tips!!!!
I do the same with tv/movies that I have memorised! 😀
I am so much like you. I get distracted so easily. I love your videos. Thank you for always being so cheerful, and the funny stories at the end.
You are so welcome!
Put your quick, funny moments on Tiktok! Or your funny stories, they are REALLY good.
Maybe I will!
Oh my gosh. I was keeping up until you pointed out wearing an apron. So of course, I start looking for an apron on Amazon.
Then I got back to the video and learned some amazing tips.
I love that you teach tips for ADHD people. Thanks for being you and sharing with all of us. ☺️
So about the washing machine tube....I recently discovered this responsibility and happened to read the official directions from the washing machine company....p.s. it looks exactly like yours btw....and It says this job should be done biweekly//monthly!!!!!! I was shocked the first time I actually did the thing.....but so glad that I did....and now....It's never as traumatic. Also, a bucket inside that underneath drawer saves that gross water from getting everywhere and giving one more thing to clean up. Much love!!!
This is the best spring cleaning list I’ve seen broad categories of things that usually get missed. And not so specific that I have to sort through and figure out what applies to me. Clean the cleaners is genius.
Glad you think so!
My ADHD brain thinks and imagines too much when listening to audiobooks or podcasts. Slows me down. 🙁 I save them for when I go for a walk or I have a long drive. I believe that is why they don’t work as well for me when cleaning or organizing.
My ADHD brain and body stay on task better with music. They make me move and groove as I listen to a favorite artist, channel, genre, etc. TOTALLY MOTIVATES ME!!! . ❤️Toby Mac, 💙Newsboys, 💜80s dance tunes. 😎 I rarely change the music once it starts.
Best thing is we all kind find what helps us while we work.
The high and low theory is nice.
I divide my home in diferrent parts and am obliged to clean everythinggggg in that space. For example i give one day to every room and never touch anything outside that room. Mostly i give myself 3 to 4 days to clean up kitchen
My son just said "We do have one pickle in the back. Thank you cleaning lady!"
Also an audio book is a great idea.
Glad you like it!
Cas, thank for your wisdom and enthusiasm. I have used several of your ideas and my home is more organized and looks better, too. QUESTION: Have you ever heard of a person being one style of organizer for one room and a different style for another room? I think that's me!
Absolutely!
Thanks for entertaining me. I'm stu k in airport with nothing to do for way too many hours! I was laughing out loud!!! I think your great! You don't suck, and you're not old!
Thanks!
I didn’t make it past four minutes in this video. I paused it and immediately went to dollar tree to get those mits. That’s an amazing hack to get my brain to focus ! I can’t just set it down and forget. Thank you Cas and Kathryn
I bought one a few months ago (probably after watching Kathryn's video) because someone told me microfiber cloths pick up dust better than rags or paper towels. This was an inexpensive way for me to try out a new cleaning tool that might make my work easier.
You're welcome!
Yellow is perfect for sunshine & Spring
WEAR YELLOW IN THE DARKEST DAYS OF WINTER. OMG IT REALLY HELPS ME GET THROUGH THE DAY!😊
I have the hardest time letting go of unmatched socks! I keep hoping that the matching sock will magically appear! You have inspired me to LET THEM GO! Love love love your channel Cas. Thanks for being real and keeping it real!
Always!
My ADHD brain sidetracks me so often too! I now have my digital friend (Alexa) remind me when it is time to do the housework and I can get her to play me some music or my audiobook, to help keep my brain focussed. I have found in the last 3 weeks, since having her, that our home is tidier and I get more done in my allotted 30 minutes every morning. I also use Fly lady for the cleaning routines and your tips for a Ladybug to organise my home.
Awesome!
Oh God! This video is a God send I cannot put to words how much my husband and I have argued because I get distracted while cleaning that nothing gets done because same reason you said I end up googling everything even the shampoo I end up checking Amazon if they have a bigger size because I like jumbo size bottles to almost never run out. I have NEVER HAD SOMEONE DESCRIBE ME SO WELL.. I feel for the first time ever understood Thank you.
Your idea for the car cleaning mitt for the floor boards is going to save my life. I haven't touched my floor boards in years because the idea makes me feel sore and also somehow angry??? Weird. But I do own one of those car cleaning mitts and about to meet my floor boards!! Thank you ❤️🧹🧼🧽🫧
I recommend putting it on a sponge at the end of a stick... or even a broom! No bending down! My knees can't take it anymore, lol!
@@sabatham that sounds like a great idea too. Thank you so much
I have a poofy microfiber "feather" duster on a telescoping pole for my ceiling fans. On a wall without furniture I can dust like 8 feet of baseboard without moving. Furniture makes for more maneuvering but not having to bend is good. No knee popping here :)
You're welcome!
I don't have adhd but this really helps bc when I'm doing my room ill get distracted by all the different tasks and then I'll get stuck on one and not finish, and I lack motivation so it's like I can do this one simple thing, thank you cass
Omgosh, the music to documentary thing has happened to me SO many times! I wasn't born with ADHD (although my 2 youngest sons were), but I had a bad head injury that caused me to have ADD ever since (20+ yrs)!
Did you know that ADHD is genetic? You very well may have been born with it (especially knowing your children have it), and with all the stress of your injury, it could have intensified your symptoms and lead you to your diagnosis. I never knew I had ADHD because I was dealing with the symptoms pretty well, then I had a very stressful time in my life and it was enough for me to NOT be able to deal with my symptoms. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 48 years old and I was shocked to learn I have it! I had that misperception that it was only hyper little boys that have ADHD... boy was I wrong!! I've learned a lot since then.
I knew I loved you for a reason, I also have adhd!!! You're the best. Thank you for normalising adhd
You're welcome!
Your mini redo in your home looks amazing! I haven't watched the whole video but had to comment, so true about the apron. I used to work as a cook in a residential treatment facility. I did not know how to properly think or productively function until I had my apron on. Didn't matter what craziness was going on when I stepped into work, I could only handle it seemingly after I put on my apron (this was also true for my male coworker)!!
Lol at the part where you get so distracted looking up new songs while trying to clean. So relatable! My psychologist recently casually mentioned she thinks I tick many boxes for adhd and yup it makes so much sense now!!
Thanks, Cas! I was laying on my unmade bed and you inspired me to baking soda it! I knew I didn't wanna fully wash it before I put the liner back on so this will hopefully help in a pinch
Baking soda is so good on the bed and everywhere really!
Omg, I can’t help but laugh out loud because you are exactly like me. When you said if you listen to music and then you go to the playlist and then you end up watching a documentary, just too funny, because that is SO me lol. I love your videos, you really help me a lot with my ADD and organizing. Oh, and I tried your “dress the part” tip and it works for me! Thank you so much for all that you do 💜💜💜
Much needed, thank you 🙏The googling part hits home. Constantly distracting myself learning things online
Glad it was helpful!
❤️ I've been talking about starting my Spring routine for almost 2 weeks. This video inspired me to act on the talk, TODAY! Round one complete, complimented with a treat of fancy dinner - ravioli with homemade sauce. 🥳 Thank you!
Wow this video was so helpful and satisfying. I think it's literally the first time I'm seeing someone discarding so much clothes. I know they're only socks, but most people only show while decluttering the clothes they can donate or sell and this look refreshing to me to see someone not being ashamed to just toss what can't be donated. I wish you could show this more whenever you'll need to declutter more clothes, but I think you won't need to discard sock anytime soon :P
Glad you think so!
Cas, it is SO much fun to watch you clean....
Lol, thanks!
Goin’ low…my knees popped! 😂😂😂 That was awesome! So many of us can relate!! 🙄
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I needed this. It's like dishes and laundry and I am still trying to get some spring cleaning accomplished. Now I feel I will.
I'm so glad!
That is A LOT of lost socks!! Wow! Love it! I only get black and white socks all in the same design...and then all my girls share the socks. Then I don't have to match socks up.
Yay a cleaning lady with adhd, nice to see someone else with adhd, just been diagnosed xx
Apron is always great to stash a rag and slip a spray bottle in the pocket.
For sure!
as a dj i used to do the same thing and google songs etc but found a way to stop the distraction-- music works as long as you choose something without vocals, like classical music or instrumental jazz or trance beats.
I love singing a parody about loading the dishwasher to the Grease song “You’re the one that I want” when loading the dishwasher. It’s very easy to do and you’re concentrating on making up the song and not the dishes. Don’t forget a line about congratulating yourself for doing the dishes, and accept a Grammy for your effort (I’m kind enough to myself to imagine I sing in tune). Also works for cleaning the toilet, and who doesn’t dance to that song?
Lol!
Those lightened walls totally change the look Cass!! It's beautiful!
Thank you!
I definitely feel inspired and I like especially the idea of first doing all the up things and then the lowest.
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This seems like a very useful and practical video. The kind that makes me think, "why didn't I think to try that before now?" This motivated me and I thank you for it. I also sympathize with the knee symphony everytime you crouch down. I've been like that since I was 25.
Cass- if you have a front loader like I do, I have to clean it once a month otherwise it STINKS! Most front loaders also have a tub clean cycle. Check yours out. I also clean my dishwasher every month. I use Affresh for dishwasher and washer- different products, but same manufacturer.
Thanks for sharing!
This advice about putting ourselves out there is so timely. I just filmed my first YT video this weekend! My hubby has been trying to get me to do it, literally, for years. I mesh with your silliness and can say you’ve been an inspiration all this time. Thank you 😊
You're welcome!
Yay! ADHD friendly advice! I loved the idea of using a microfiber mitt to make it so you can't start doing other things like decluttering while dusting. I would have to have one on BOTH hands! 🤣 😂 🤣
Been doing some spring cleaning myself... just did my bedroom yesterday and I slept like a rock in my nice clean room! If I keep it up, I just might get my spring cleaning done before it's actually spring! Haha, that'd be a first!
I'll check out your tiktok, but I CANNOT upload that app... I will never get anything done if I do that! The TH-cam shorts are bad enough!! Keep up the awesome work, Cas, we love you!!!
Thanks!
with one on each hand, you would finish faster, as long as you can keep your balance.
YES!!!!! Audiobooks or podcasts. It's because we have so much noise in our heads.
I hate shoes, but I make sure I'm dressed.
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Ohmagosh, right? I walk into a room and I'm like, "Where am I? What am I doing here?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm so glad you made the suggestion to listen to audio books it helps a lot. You get me so well. Please keep up the great work.
Glad I can help!
What an awesome video! Now I need to go get those cleaning mitts! 😂😂 Such a simple method and I’m struggling to get motivated. Thank you so much for this video! Oh, I had the gastric sleeve and I’ve lost 89 pounds!! I know you have undergone weight loss surgery so, I wanted to share. 💕💕
Congratulations!!
My 16th “Surgiversary” is tomorrow. I had the duodenal switch before it was well known. Congratulations!
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@@dianneperkins9192 Thank you so much!
Fellow ADHD person and I can't believe I never knew of the dusting mitt before this! It would be perfect for me!
Yay!
Also, I can relate about the tiktok thing! I recently decided I want to be a background actor. I know its a bit frivolous and way out of my comfort zone but I'm excited and you're so right - I might be very bad at most things but I will never get any better if I don't try! I'm 32 so probably a weird time to try to break into acting but we lived through a virus .... we lived through murder hornets and a toilet paper fiasco🧻 life comes at you fast, so might as well do what you want 🤷♀️
Great perspective!
Your a lot of fun to watch. I just found your channel and I’m enjoying it so much. You have so many great things to teach this old girl. Thanks for the laughs as well.
I really enjoyed this. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with ADHD and I understand a lot more about my struggles! And now we need a remix of you dropping down to Beyoncé on TikTok
I'm so happy you get what I was trying to do! I blame my TikTok obsession.
That shuffling items from room to room is such a real struggle! Thank you.
oh my lord, i about had a mini stroke watching you put all the lost socks in the garbage bag! i kept thinking 'what if the previously lost socks in the bottom matched some of the fresher ones on the top???' lol This is why i buy all the same socks for myself and all the same of the boys socks for my little guy. at that point, every second sock you find is gonna match something. : ) Thanks for the video...it reminded me that i really need to declutter all the crap under my bed...i'll get to it eventually.
Omg! I do the same thing. So easily distracted. Apron for cleaning, what a magical idea! Get low dance moment lol. So fun.
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Me listening to this at 1.75 x. Big thumbs up for ADHD friendly cleaning.
ADHD here, too - I rarely ever listen to things on less than 1.5x.
@@SnowySpiritRuby I don't think, I have ADHD, but I do most ADHD things.
Cass! You dropping it low was cracking me up! Love it!
Glad you liked it!!
The car mitt is a great idea for spring cleaning! Ordering one now!
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Dollar tree has them...buy a few..great for car interior dust too.
Thank You so much I’m ADHD as well & need help with the exact same things… just got off of work and I’m a go ahead and try to tidy up my room the house is pretty much in good shape it’s just my bedroom with clothes I don’t like to fold my clothes I got them sitting in my recliner chair and on top of my iron board pray for me 😝 ♥️🙏🙏
Will do!
I love you and how relatable you are as you are sooo real.
I toothbrush to clean your furniture on those pesky sides
To me I don’t believe in spring cleaning . I just do little things for 10 min when I remember them.
My old home I cleaned weekly 1-2 hours . I did that only once I decluttered my home
I recently got married and we have a condo . We don’t have lots of stuff ( I make sure of that before purchasing and constantly declutter )
It’s super dirty so I try to clean base boards or walls or light switches daily …. They are gross and need lots of scrubbing
Also have a guest come over . Your cleaning skills are amazing when you have a deadline
Thanks for sharing!
Your music example was really on point. 😅🤣 Now I listen to sermons. Wonderful tips! God bless you.😊
You had me and your knees cracking up 😂😂
Lol!
I love the car mitt idea. Thanks, Cas!!
You always keep me laughing 🤣
Yay!
I got a time cube! You can set it for 15, 20, 30, 60 minutes. I'm going to use it for decluttering. 😃
Great idea!!
Hi Cas, thank you so much for such a great video on cleaning for those of us that go down rabbit holes. Would love to know your audio book play list, I like the same types of books
There's a booklist in my support group!
@@Clutterbug where is your support group?? Didn't know you had one.
I saw one of your Tik Tok videos, but I don't see anything wrong with it, Cas. Looks just fine to me! Love your videos.