"This isn't a service that really exists." And guys, I don't think it should be. No one should do this type of cleaning unless they choose it or love it. Get mental health help and try to reach out for support so that your home doesn't reach this point. What Mack and other channels do is triage care for people and homes that desperately need it. The best time to get help is Now! Reaching out to Mack is lovely but try to reach out to people and resources within your local community 💜
not everybody has the resources to get mental health help... sometimes these situations are also due to a physical disability and they dont have friends or family to help and dont have the money to hire cleaners. not to mention the shame that holds a lot of these people back from asking for help, then they may feel hopeless and adapt to it until theyre forced out of it or can find help like this. if only mental health help was more accessible v.v
@@RueKitty I completely agree that it's not always accessible to get help and that's often tragic. My reminder would be that the systems we have are mostly broken, so looking outside of that for help is Ok, it just doesn't always occur to us initially. Talking to neighbors or doing something nice for a person in the local community could set you on a path to recovery. These are acts that purposely fight the isolation that depression and burn out can impose. Avoiding the worst outcomes of mental unhealth is definitely a community care effort.
@@peppermintea420 yeah in a perfect world that would be great.. but sadly a lot of times people are looked down at for asking for help and local communities just wont care or be able to provide enough. and many people work too much, have social anxiety, physical restrictions, or lack resources like being able to drive, money, etc. and it being the digital age, making friends and connections is harder than ever. also public spaces are decreasing. the general mental health is getting worse so i think these kinds of messes and hoarding issues will only increase... its quite sad :c not sure theres much we can do about it but services like these can be life savers, its great seeing people want to help others
@@RueKitty you are correct that social issues play a huge role. That's why I think it's the responsibility of all community members to address these kinds of things. I have the same kinds of struggles so I know how important community involvement is, although it can be difficult to access. We have to fight for that access and we should.
I guess I was married to the most tidy alcoholic in the world. For 40 years, he kept the home in order because I was a workaholic. Beside the alcohol, he was the nicest person you could ever meet. Everyone loved him. He was kind and gentle. Sadly he passed with cancer at 57.
My alcoholic brother was trashing my mom's house. Didn't look as bad but I had to clean it out...found empty alcohol cans, bottles cases every weekend for 18 mos after getting him out.
I thought it was super cool that you were cleaning your own house because I think there is this perception that the person that cleans houses is super duper always on it, but nope, everyone's house gets messy. Social media is full of people PRETENDING to be perfect, it's nice when people are honest.
He sat there, drinking to ease his mental and physical pain, likely not wanting to bother anyone. I'm so glad he is in a safe place and hopefully going in a positive direction.
Hi, I have schizophrenia and alcohol use disorder(now treated with the sinclair method), and this is the house that shook me. If I didn't have family, I'd be one bad weekend from starting to turn my place into this kind of house. Thank you for what you do, and thank you for humanizing everyone who suffers from mental illness that gets into one of these situations.
Ha, I truly think it works that way sometimes. Some of the funniest people I know are coming from a place of trauma or pain. It's not for everyone but I just found this channel and I can tell this dude rocks.
A lot of people turn to humor in hard times. I should know, I'm autistic, with treatment resistant depression. My whole life is a comedy at this point. 😂
I have spoken to psychiatric doctors, therapists and nurses with advance degrees and none of them have been able to explain the mental challenges that some people face as thoroughly as you can. I often show these videos to friends who have family members with mental challenges. I have been told it helps them to understand not just what's going on but how NOT to make the situation worse for the person they are worried about. THANK YOU.
This cleaning was epic! Especially the bathtub. I have always enjoyed cleaning, but I have never done anything remotely like you do. Keep doing amazing things of kindness for others. I salute you and your family! 🫎
A compassionate person with an MMC Degree and a social teaching platform can help far more people than 100 giant dumpsters full of meds, certified professionals and irritated family members
1) Can't believe you managed this without running water 2) Thank you for not showing the toilet cleaning 3) You always inspire me to get up off the sofa & clean something in my house 4) Thank you for always being true to yourself Mary
"I demand the same amount of empathy that we show the people we help." Big, big time fuck yeah, man. You couldn't have said that better. Good for you setting healthy boundaries.
I want you to know not only do I enjoy your videos, voiceover and insights into ADHD, autism etc, but the way you stand up for yourself and don't put up with BS in your comments section, it's truly an inspiration that helps me find the words to deal with jerks in my own life. Thank you!
I cannot fathom the smell that must’ve been in that house and what spurred that thought was the crap in the kitchen and all those years old, mostly empty, beer cans! Beer cans (especially open and old) have a putrid smell and I can’t even imagine going near that bathroom! That you can’t even show the toilet tells us it was beyond 99.9 percent of the average person’s senses that’s why I would pass on seeing or going near it! I also enjoy everything you have to say regarding autism as my son is now 42 and has got that diagnosis. Trying to get him a job he can keep has been a nightmare for him and people DO NOT understand how autism affects a persons ability or disability. It’s been so hard for him. I wish I had sued the A-hole that delivered him but that’s another problem. I’m sorry your wife is sick and needs surgery! I don’t know how you handle everything but you sure do a fantastic job with great people-person skills! Thanks for the videos and your views on things. You are right on🎉 Best of luck for you always!!!😊
I cannot even imagine being depressed to this point. Poor fellow. I am a nurse aide in long term care. Every person has a story, Most are terribly sad. Non of us know another’s life story. Bless his heart. Bless you for helping.
I think you do a great job and if you're cleaning other people's houses helping them out. It's good you clean your own house too that's totally understandable. I don't see why anybody would complain that you're cleaning your house and showing videos of it.😊 Love your channel❤
I love it when you clean your house. It encourages those of us who struggle ongoingly with our houses that it's not a one and done. It's an ongoing process. I'm sure it encourages many that they are not alone.
I laughed out loud when you casually mentioned that your sponsor for this video was YOU. Your sense of humor was right on time. That was some serious swamping out. I have enjoyed those lawn care videos, including SB Mowing and Lawn Care Juggernaut. God bless and take care. Prayers for your wife.
“I demand the same kind of empathy that we show the people we help.” Yes and amen, we love healthy boundaries ❤️ It’s easy to be hard on ourselves, and “helpful” comments from others can really make it harder to get out of a hole. Those people are buttheads. And as an aside, I really like seeing you take care of projects and cleaning in your own house; It’s one thing to help others, but to be able to take care of your own self too takes another kind of strength.
Seconded. I sobbed when he said this, because it's so rare for kind people to stand up for THEMSELVES the same way they stand up for everyone else. "I demand the same kind of empathy that I show others" needs to in fancy cross-stitch somewhere on my wall, stat.
I just enjoy hanging out with Mack. Doesn't matter what house, what yard, what anything he is doing, I always learn something from him and always amazed at how good he is at what he does. It just makes me sad when he shares that he's suffering with those things he personally struggles with and I always wish there was something I could do for him or something I could do to make the struggle go away. Mack is an amazing man. His autism is an actual super power for him and that he has chosen to use that super power to help others is an inspiration for all of us. He always inspires me to be better, to get up and do something, no matter how small. I do feel somehow a better person for having watched Mack for a long time now. ❤
@@cathyprosser1050literally ALL of this. He is so relateable and pleasant to listen to.ive learned SO much from him❤ i also feel great empathy when Mack is feeling down, same as I would a member of my tiny friend group.
I feel bad for the poor man. He had a job, paid his bills, he was a home owner. His job was probably the one thing that kept him sane. Then he gave up. At least he’s getting help now in a nursing home. Great job the both of you, Jason is a good kid
That’s why our lack of a social safety net is so sad, because most people who fall on hard times are people in these kinds of situations. They did everything they were “supposed to” and ended up with nothing 💔
@@NatalieJ22 exactly. But unlike in Scandinavian countries, American taxpayers are unwilling to pony up more to help not only their fellow citizens, but themselves if they should ever find themselves in this situation. All it takes is one devastating illness to be incapacitated to this degree.
@@calisongbirdyeah but the tax rate for the super wealthy went from 91% in the 1930s to effectively ZERO. People are working 3 jobs and still qualifying for food stamps. The middle class is disappearing and it might be why they don’t want to help.
My heart hurts seeing the severity of this. So much pain in all that mess, I'm just glad he's finally getting the care he needs. What you do here is inexpressibly kind.
As someone who suffers with persistent major depression, I respect you so much for explaining how depression works. It isn't laziness, as you explain, but a void in the mental mapping of a "normal" person. We can't just smile or throw our beer cans in the trash. We just can't. Not on our own. I applaud you, Sir, and your empathy. Thank you for doing these cleanups. Thank you for being the autistic superhero of cleanliness.
I'd watch you clean your house 500 more times. I'd watch you clean anything because I'm here for your kindness and understanding of people. Thank you for your videos.
Same here! Broke senior and I finally got a little extra money to buy a t-shirt! I LOVE it. I bought the "oh look - more laundry" because it's a joke. Just me, and yet I do laundry about every day. WTH? LOL. The t-shirt fits great, but it runs very small, so please do buy a size up or two. The sleeve length on the womens shirt is very good - not short where you'd expose your armpit. Well made, very soft. I've been looking forward to this since January.
Honestly so refreshing to have a youtuber set a boundary with their audience. I never realized it before but that is something honestly every creator should do, and I've never seen it before this video! The analogy of "I'm going to listen to my favorite music, not yours" was a really great one. Keep doing what's best for you!!
One thing I respect about your channel is that you give the victim privacy. You don't put their faces on camera. These situations are embarrassing enough without having your identity put out there too. I call these people victims because they are under assault from their mental illness. I suffer from depression and I can tell you it is like being under assault. Your whole life stops. Keep up the good work and blessings to you and your family.
“I demand the same amount of empathy as we show to the people we help.” Mac dropping truth bombs on any care based industry. Seriously though. As a teacher who has been severely walked on I need to hear this.
I grew up in a hoarder house, and I want you to know that these videos have been incredibly therapeutic for me. Watching you tackle these difficult homes with empathy and kindness cuts through decades of shame I was carrying. Watching the process step by step makes something that was completely overwhelming and unfixable for me as a kid seem like something that CAN be tackled, and seeing the end result is just so satisfying, even if the home is seriously damaged. You’re doing great work,and I appreciate you. ❤
SAME here! Yes Decades of shame and embarrassment! I wasn't allowed to have friends over, even into my adult life, after I moved out. Hoarding is a serious mental illness, and now I get made fun of for cleaning like I am OCD!. But I tell myself, hey, I would rather be ultra clean than a hoarder. Also, I absolutely LOVE your boundary setting! I too get asked all of the time, if I can clean someones house "like that". I admit, I was suckered into several major projects, where I left feeling used and manipulated. I like how you clarify that you only clean for people who need it, and cant do for themselves, on your terms, and also in your area. Thats perfect! Lastly, to your wife, may she have an easy painless brain surgery... And may your pets continue to live on as painlessly as possible. Congratulations to your son and his first child! And to you and your wife becoming grandparents:) Please take care of yourselves always.
Mack, my husband and I come to specifically watch you and Jason. We don’t care what you’re doing or not doing. Every day we wake up we make coffee and put one of your videos going. It motivates us to get up and clean our own house and/or prepare for work (we both work in housekeeping). We especially enjoy the lives and when Emily joins. We absolutely love the humor and the banter between you and Filth. We don’t care if you’re in your yard cleaning up moose 💩. We will still watch. We are here for it all!!
My house was actually a lot like this, I wasn't a hoarder, I just couldn't motivate myself to take rubbish out and let it pile up, then I got depressed and developed a problem with alcohol and it got worse and worse. It was hard, but I stopped drinking and deep cleaned the house myself and I've now redecorated most of it, my ex partner was getting worse than I with her drinking and was using cocaine, and our son couldn't continue to live there, that is what motivated me in the end, he is now 5 and lives with me full time and while it isn't obsessively clean and tidy, there is no longer came and take out containers piled up, the walls and ceilings have been washed and had several coats of paint, bedrooms have been recaptured, got laminate or down in the hallway, upstairs landing and living room, organized the cupboards, put up curtains, blinds, shelving, decorations, kitchen and bathroom are sorted, I surprised myself, has taken the best part of a year and theirs still some flooring needs replaced, it's just the money to do it, was £900 to get the laminate done, and I'd put that off because of all the furniture that had to be moved, including a large fishtank, but it's done, just need a new carpet for my son's room, painting the trim orange to go with his blue walls because he lives Blippi, going to tile the bathroom and kitchen, replacing everything is soothing, my mental health has improved with the change and I want everything that reminds me of where I was at gone, clean and new. I've surprised myself with what I can do by myself, never thought the place could look so good!
Dunno if you'll see this, but as a young autistic person just getting started with Life it's really nice to see someone doing something they actually like. It feels weirdly rare to see, you know? But it's inspiring all the same to know that its possible to find my niche out there. Thanks for bein' you, random dude.
You are unique with your own unique abilities. Still young so be patient with yourself , it takes time to find ones niche❤ remember always, YOU ARE WORTH IT!!! We need people who think differently to get things done!!!
Temple Grandin is autistic and wrote an interesting book about how brains work. It is fascinating. She is the person who designed animal handling systems which work with low stress animal handling techniques. She was born in the 1940's.
My favorite things on this channel are your sarcasm, your continuous mentions of moose, and your knowledge of pro wrestling. Why is watching someone clean so damned soothing?
i am autistic and i’ve been searching for probably years at this point for someone that understands how satisfying and pleasing it is to clean or to watch people clean, im so glad i found your channel becaude i love listening to you narrate as you clean. it’s very entertaining and uplifting because i love seeing someone’s home become liveable just like i love cleaning my home to spotlessness while other people question how i enjoy the constant work. thank you for making videos
My 20year old daughter was diagnosed with Autism last year and you’ve helped me so much with how to understand how her brain works with her autism burnout. Her psychiatrist never could explain it to me the way you have. Thank you❤
I was diagnosed with adhd at 43. I read all these checklists and just didn't think I had it enough for a diagnosis. TH-cam, podcasts etc, that's where you have the time to listen to various voices and go "that bit is me, that bit's not me" . And some concepts, you need to need to hear ten different people explain it and it clicks, and you understand the point that the previous nine people were making 😂 I am so grateful for the privilege we have in being neurodivergent in this decade. Although a few stimulants and therapy 20 years ago might have made a few things easier!
My wife did this exact thing when she discovered her grandpa and his pets living in a mess very similar to this. Eventually, her grandpa passed away from the alcoholism shortly after leaving the nursing home. The pets all had to be surrendered. She would come home every day for a summer and tell me about all the stuff she found - poop couch, pee bottles, dead animals. Her grandmother, mother, and herself cleaned everything and managed to sell the house. Seeing this video really puts what they went through into perspective. Thanks for everything you do. ❤
Dang, I've never heard of autistic burnout but upon hearing what it was with 3 months or more I IMMEDIATELY recognized it for what I felt with my own content last year. Very similar to depression, just had to get away from it all, and it impacted my revenue severely. Thank you for mentioning that here and I hope you end up not suffering from it too harshly, lord knows it's tough enough being on the spectrum as it is.
I relate to the autistic burnout as I'm AUDHD and it went into hell mode after my dad died. I'm opposite you in regards to content. I have 3 other channels (this is a generic account for viewing and commenting) that I've worked hard on for years. One is 2013 creation year and I've tried for a decade to make it work for gaming content and still have under 10k subs...so yeah I'm a failure at my dream job. And it often makes me feel like just quitting everything. People say just keep trying but they don't understand the reality of grinding and doing things right and still being ignored. I've hired the flashy editors to make the content look mainstream. I've had the nice looking thumbnails. I've put on the excitable attitude to entertain people. Dunno guess I'm just destined to be one of those people who doesn't get to win in life. You're blessed to have something take off in content creation. Congrats. You deserve it. I just wish the world didn't leave others in the dust no matter our efforts.
For sure. Nobody consciously chooses their final legacy to be a squalid house filled with boxes of cheap beer and animal 💩. But mental illness is cruel like that. I hope the owner can finally find the healing and peace he needs to rewrite the final chapter of his life (I'm assuming the owner of the home is an elder. It would be especially tragic if he wasn't)
As I watched this video, I am fighting the need to be sick. Not because of the situation, but because I am ill. This makes me realize how blessed I am to have the husband I do as he picks up where I cannot. So, being ill, and this adding to it; I am a mess. I do not have a weak stomach. I worked in surgery, nursed injured and ailing animals and cleaned where most would not. As I always have said, "Youth is wasted on the young". We never expect to be old, sick and in need of assistance. But we will be all of those things. Thank you for helping those who need it most. Good luck to Jason's wee one, your wife's surgery coming up, and to you, dear man.
A huge amount of respect to you for being honest about the cognitive fatigue that you experience due to autism. As someone who goes through it as well, you hit the nail right on the head.
Thank you for everything you tape and post. It's not just watching you clean and make things better in the spaces you work on, but what you say has been so helpful to me. I'm a hoarder and fighting depression. I have never admitted that to anyone, so that's a huge step for me. Your encouragement to do a small area at a time has allowed me to get started, admittedly very slowly, but I can see a difference. Thank you for helping so many people in so many ways. ❤
Just keep going, at a comfortable pace. You can't eat an elephant in a day. Just one bite at a time. You'll feel better and better and things will get better and better. Trust me. Love & Prayers to you.
I believe that doing this is his calling. He has no idea how many people he has saved and helped since he statred doing these videos. I couldn't do it that I know.
Was this the dirtiest house you’ve ever cleaned? I loved that you used a snow shovel instead of a dust pan, have always wanted to see that happen. The house looks great, you guys are amazing. I just love Bonnie from A Beautiful Mess, she is a sweetheart ❤
My dad's house looked a lot like this when he passed away. We did sink about $40k into cleaning it up and we were lucky enough that the homeowners insurance rep said they'd cover it. Point is I think you're a saint.
Very kind not to charge for the cleanup for getting the house clutter free. Thank you and your crew for helping people. A very valuable service. A friend and I are doing this work tomorrow. The lady was a dear friend who passed away in her apartment. A wellness check discovered her. She was a hoarder. Getting supplies ready today.
I wonder if Mack could interview you on your experience? I think we need to establish an arm of folks willing to do what you have planned to do...That wave of baby boomers is going to have quite a few of these cases...sad to say.
I'm so sorry for what happened to the guy who lost his job and everything else, I thought I knew what falling deep was but I don't think I'll understand what that's truly like in this kind of case. But not to invalidate my own pain, thank you for helping someone yet again! We appreciate your existence! 🙏❤
This idiot doesn't have a single clue! He has somehow brainwashed himself to beleive this was due to "mental illness"...%100 NOT anything other than chronic debilitating PAIN. Hint: Mental patients dont pee in jugs, or poop in buckets. Chronic pain sufferers however, do!!! His ignorant commentary makes me so sick!
You say the goofiest, silliest things sometimes, I don’t know where that all comes from but it is a nice balance to the deep sadness that accompanies this video. Sadness that a fellow human being has suffered in this manner, to live in such a dirty house and not be able to take care of himself. Thanks for letting us know he is being cared for now.
I was a Home Healthcare Nurse . I remember a few homes where, when I got home, I stripped on the back porch, and threw my clothes in the garbage. I wouldn’t even let my dogs near me until I had showered.
Worked in adult services and had to deal with these sort of houses. I told my boss that part of my home visit was that I was going to my home to throw my clothes in the washing machine or throw them out and take a shower and change before coming back to work . Wore the clothes I might paint in so they could be thrown out if necessary.
@@frugalhippie8430 your employer probably should have provided Tyvek hazmat suits, respirators, and gloves for those situations. You shouldn’t have had to risk your own health….
man, as someone who has struggled with depression from a young age, cleaning has always been an uphill battle that tires me even an hour in. it’s so refreshing to have someone explain for people like me on the how and why, with no sugar coating. what you do is so kind, and this world is blessed to have you, good luck with your grandbaby🙏
Remember that the way your house looks is not a reflection of your value or worth! You're inherently worthy whether your house is sparkly clean or a complete mess. And while a clean house can feel great too, life sucks when you're burnt out from forcing yourself to clean. Some days it's not in the books and that's okay!
@@MidwestMagicCleaning how do I get a job that accommodates my autism? The last job I worked was just a terrible environment and they all took advantage of how hard I work. I had to quit because I just couldn't take it. Sometimes I just need a week or 2 to reset. But every employer will never allow this. They expect 50-60 hours a week, and I always got in trouble when I got physically sick from burnout. My manager was tyrannical and was a cartel member, his threats would stress me out to the point of having nightmares. He threatened to torture me if I ever quit so I had to move out of state. I don't want to go through life dealing with this type of crap, there has to be another way.
i dealt with autistic burnout for 6 years to the point my muscles atrophied. i absolutely empathize with you and i wish others would understand how severe autism burnout can be
That happened to me also. I was debilitated by pain and sufferers from burnout as a result of depression and environmental overwhelm. The day came when it was change SOMETHING or die. I was so depressed I had a heart attack and didn’t call for help. I moved away from the environment that had become toxic. I started a support group and intensive therapy. Then yoga and walking. I’m not back to my old self but I’ve made significant progress. I wish that for you also!
@@wendyeames5758 i'm not completely 100% yet, as it brought forth a lot of underlying issues to the surface (such as potential EDS) and i'm still carrying a lot of weight. i developed agoraphobia as a result as well, and its just been really difficult getting back on my feet. my burnout was due to public school trauma, losing my "safe" person during higher education & being on my own in an unfamiliar environment that i was only able to handle due to said safe person at the time. my life sort of fell apart and im only now, at 24, picking up the pieces slowly. its a long and arduous process.
I have autism, was recently diagnosed with it, but I know nothing on what autism burnout feels like because I saw those symptoms as normal since I have always had that and was told to just suck it up since doctors obviously had no idea what it was aside from depression, so I did. I don't know what it's not like to feel like this.
man this house must have been so emotionally difficult to handle, even if cleaning is your special interest. thank you so much for helping out your community and going above and beyond with service like this!
My husband lost his brother to alcoholism. He was the kindest sweetest man but the disease was too much for him. We lost him way too soon. The last years fo his life, we tried to protect him from his own enviroment and it was a struggle. Utimately we had to take him out of his trailer and place him in another safer place to live. After his passing we had the entire trailer taken to the dump. Everything it was destroyed. What you have done here is truly incredible. I saw first hand what can happen in these types of situations. Even if this is your hobby, it still takes a toll on you to clean these spaces. You are a hero.
I really feel sorry for this man. This points out just how terrible the health care system in Our Country is. This should never happen to anyone. Nobody should ever be ignored and left to rot like this. I am glad someone finally stepped in, and he is being cared for. My cleaning Angel what a job you really are sent from heaven. Honestly, I watch you because you make me have faith in Humanity. You care, and you are out in this world helping people. Yes, I know you tell us it's your hobby, but what you do is a beautiful gift of Humanity and Caring. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you Thank you Thank you ❤ 🙏
Thank you for your kind words about the mentally ill disabled owner and for making the house safe for renovation. Best of luck to your wife’s surgery and the palliative care for your dog.
I found your videos last month when my Mother passed unexpectedly. Listening to your advice and kind words have been very comforting as I clean through her stuff. She was the best kind of hoarder in that I kept finding treasures and unique keepsakes from her adventures as a teen and young adult. It helps keep the frustration at all the useless stuff she saved more managable 😊 Thank you for your inspirational work.❤
Oh hun, love your attitude where you "just ban" people rather than suffer the stress of dealing with the out-of-line know-it-alls. I think it's the right move because I think I have the very same autism as you do. Mine is undiagnosed but I think it's the same thing - and I'm 70 +++ and have suffered with it my entire life. And I think that table came from era 1940's because I have seen it a lot of places my entire life and bet that I hurt more than you when you said you had to throw it away. Take care. Love to you and all your family. 🥰
I live in St.Louis MO and started watching Auri as a way to get me desensitized for having to go back to my childhood home that my dad owns, to clean out what is left of my room. He hoards severely. But I was a bit bothered by her preferences regarding PPE and certain things that she saves. I am very glad to have found your channel!! Someone who takes safety very seriously and who also has wonderful dry Midwest humor❤️🔥 watching these videos are very therapeutic. One day I will probably be in a situation where I need services from someone who cleans like this, but watching these makes me feel comfort in the fact that when that day comes, I will hopefully be able to help them get it done. (I LOVE AURI DONT GET ME WRONG she is wonderful and does such wonderful work I just worry about her health!!!)
I recommend Remi Clog. She's a regular gal with neurodiversity who just struggles to keep up with her house. I just love her authenticity and down to earth perspective.
I. Love. This. Channel. I love your mission, the sarcasm, the dry wit...its like "empathy training for idiots" with uber satisfying visuals. I'll only ever message you all if my moose gets an attitude.
just randomly found this channel and i love u guys, especially the part about being burnt out and not wanting to deal with people who r disrespectful . bravo to u guys
My ex husband did this to our house after his alcoholism and mental illness finally led me to run for my life after 10 years. The floors were literally a sea of cans and bottles. Every surface was piled with dirty dishes, rotting food etc. Help was readily available yet his alcoholism wouldn't allow him to take it. He drank himself to death a few years later, died lying in the neighbors yard one morning with his fresh bag of beer from the store beside him. Most frustrating and heartbreaking thing I've ever witnessed.
Shame on those people. You are appreciated. So is the moose. We appreciate the moose. At times he is my favorite. It had to be said. Seriously though, you have done so much for all people who just have a rough go of things. Your heart and appreciation for people as people is freakin amazing.
You are so awesome! Thank you for showing respect to this gentleman and explaining his mental health issues with dignity. I appreciate you and all you do. You need to take care of yourself so you can take care of other homes. You rock!
my dad has a hoarding problem (likely due to adhd and autism gone suppressed and unchecked) and i've always had to clean his houses ever since i was real little. it's never gotten to this point, but it gets pretty bad. house cleaning videos like this kinda give me the motivation to clean and try to get him help- or at the very least, a diagnosis. the fact that there's an autistic house cleaning channel out there makes me so so so happy you don't understand. i feel so... not alone anymore. not all your friends have hoarding problems and autism, y'know. i love the sarcasm and humor you sprinkle in. this is my first ever video i'm watching but i've literally fallen in love. i'm autistic too which kinda adds this like, "oh we're in the same kinda community and we can relate to similar things" layer onto it. i just wish my special interest was cleaning :')
😢 No more shirtless flexes! There is a Moose somewhere crying himself softly to sleep. A+ on clear boundaries. I'm glad you're taking care of your health!
I hope you know I bought the 'oh look more laundry' shirt from you a few months back and have worn it every other time I've done laundry since. It has made several people at the laundromat smile, and the irony of it has made my least favorite chore so much better. This channel has really helped me keep my life together many times. Thank you, spin kick and moose banishing master.
I'm a Swiss lady living in Jordan and love to watching you, Barbi, Aurikatarina and the Chinese cleaning every time to get motivated to clean my flat. Thank for this ❤
Sorry to hear your wife is ill. My father had brain surgery; the recovery went surprisingly quickly and smoothly. Hoping that’s how she finds it as well. The thing I’d like to know, vis-à-vis cleaning, is how to configure your environment for easy upkeep so that you can age gracefully without becoming some cleaning nightmare your kids have to deal with. In the meantime, you’ve been inspirational-during this video I’ve started bread, vacuumed, changed sheets, and washed the stuff in the sink.
Idk if this helps you but for me putting dishes in the dishwasher right when you use them helps a lot! I never leave anything in my sink at all since I know I’ll forget about it and it’ll pile up. Also not buying new things unless it is to replace something else or it’s actually useful and needed. You don’t realize how much stuff you have till you have to clean it out! It also helps me mentally to have a more open space that ain’t so cluttered or disorganized. Idk if that helps anyone else but it helps me!
Declutter as much as possible!!!! Get rid of all the sentimental stuff you have been saving.Much easier to clean a streamlined house with little clutter than trying to move stuff around and decide if its worth keeping. if you can't do it yourself, get someone to help you. Set a timer for 15 minutes if necesssary and get going for 15 minutes. It will all add up.
I’ll add on to Susan’s comment of decluttering!! Start going through everything. And I mean everything you don’t use or absolutely love looking at sentimentally right now and ask the important people in your life if they want any thing or if they are okay if you see or donate things. And start selling/ donating it now so they don’t have too!! ❤❤❤. Trust me. This A) helps you keep it tidy as wayyy less to clean and organize now. And B) when you do (a loooooonggg time from now) pass, it’s not a nightmare of a job for your loved ones ontop of having the emotional turmoil of dealing with your loss ❤❤❤❤. If that makes sense??? That’s literally the best advice I can give. I’m doing this right now, myself. It’s awful. 😂😂😂. Not going to sugar coat it. I’m a year and half in. And it’s horrid. We had a massive house full of kids and stuff. Andddd I likely have another 2 years of this. But I can see a light at the end of the tunnel!! And I know when I’m down to bare basics how LIGHT I will feel!! And I just CANT WAIT for that day!! And I do little sections at a time and take breaks and so on and so forth!! Good luck!! It’s emotional and a nightmare. But you got this!! 😂❤❤❤
I don't have a Paypal account and there are fees if I try to send money through my bank, so here's to Jason's house funds. Or yours whichever is easiest for you. In any case, that house was something else. Have a nice weekend.
This story hurt my heart❤ How many people work their lives at a job then lose everything because of lay off or.., losing hope losing motivation then losing mental health. Our country is so far behind the curve in caring for its people grrrr my opinion . Thanks for all you do out there!!❤❤❤❤
Ya know to heck with those who gripe about what you clean. I love watching you transform your home into something you and Emily like. I love watching you and Jason and the beautiful relationship you two have.
One of my favorite things in these vids is hearing the background behind the people who own the houses and connecting their history to how the mess built up. Like how this house is so different from hoarded houses. I love seeing little peaks into their interests and personality, despite how chaotic and troubled everything got for them Recently did a huge deep clean of my place, and it was fun to break down the psychology of my own messes lol
The compassion you show is so refreshing to see. People judge messy houses and people so harshly. You explain the mental health aspect so well. I have depression and the harsh comments people can make about clutter and whatnot hurt deeply. It's so nice to see you come in and not judge or make fun of people. You just slap some miracles around and make the world a better place.
I'm super excited to see a cleaning of Jason's house right before the baby is born. We had a flood in our house this week and as I was shop-vaccing and using the carpet extractor I heard your voice in my head reminding me to take frequent breaks. My arms hurt so bad.
I like when you clean your own house! It shows how real you are! I watch a sweet gal from England who almost only cleans her own house. So there is nothing wrong with that. Keep it up!
I'm a Gen Xer myself. Raised on hose water and neglect. Re: Jason heaving because of the bathroom. He better get used to it! Maybe you can get him a Tyvek suit for future diaper changing duties.
That poor man. So happy he is getting the help he needs. Great work on that house and I enjoy watching you clean your own house. Don’t listen to negative people.
Interesting video! Also, whenever you make a video at your house or Jason's place I feel like you are sharing yourself and your family with us and I appreciate it. Just makes me like you more and appreciate your dedication to taking care of yourself enough to be able to help others.
Getting all the trash out was impressive, but what impressed me the most was cleaning any bathroom, what less this one, without running water! This one took raw courage!
Hope I’m not over sharing. You mentioned “that crunching feeling under your shoes”. First hoarder place I ever helped clean had dog feces on all the carpet. That place really horrified me. My parents bought it “as is”, but I could never imagine someone moving away and leaving so much of their belongings behind. Little did I know that 30 years my mom would die and leave me 5 hoarded houses!
@@OP-1000 Yes Formica table I have one that I was lucky enough to find in a thrift store years ago before they knew they were worth something. I love it. Mine is yellow. Anna In Ohio
I love barbie, Katarina, and SB mowing. I am actually thankful you came across my TH-cam recommendations. Your content is amazing. Thank you for caring and cleaning up houses. It is ALLYOU! I am high functioning autistic and I enjoy organizing and cleaning. I am going to check out beautiful mess because it sounds like something right down my alley! Thank you again for all you do. No matter where or what you clean I will watch! It is satisfying 😊
Oh my gosh, my heart is shattered to think of someone living here as it was. Thank goodness someone got him into care, and I’m so thankful you and Jason were there to help. The transformation was incredible. Wishing all the best for this man moving forward.
The black mould and rot all through our basement wasn't visible on our home inspection. It was a case of me demo-ing it with proper PPE instead of paying someone to do it. You've made a huge difference to the new owners! Keep up the great work.
I’ve said this in past comments, but I just want you to understand how much these videos mean to people. They give me motivation without judgement…it’s like a dad HELPING you clean and teaching you how to do it instead of just yelling at you get it done or making you feel shitty that it wasn’t already done. The end result is the same (a cleaner space) but the process and emotions while doing it are so different. So thank you for making videos about cleaning ACTUAL dirty spaces without being a judgmental jerk about it. You’re amazing and so helpful!!
It was such a relief to know that. In some cleaning videos, (not MMC) I worry about some of these folks living with severe bio hazards and fire hazards. I'm glad this man will be safe. And hopefully happy 💛
You are indeed a blessing. Many do not understand it's not being lazy. Physical issues can absolutely affect the individual mentally. Carry on doing what you enjoy doing!
Reading the comment section is making me cry, I love when people are kind to each other. Thank you for spreading awareness and, unquestionably, empathy.
"This isn't a service that really exists." And guys, I don't think it should be. No one should do this type of cleaning unless they choose it or love it. Get mental health help and try to reach out for support so that your home doesn't reach this point. What Mack and other channels do is triage care for people and homes that desperately need it. The best time to get help is Now! Reaching out to Mack is lovely but try to reach out to people and resources within your local community 💜
not everybody has the resources to get mental health help... sometimes these situations are also due to a physical disability and they dont have friends or family to help and dont have the money to hire cleaners. not to mention the shame that holds a lot of these people back from asking for help, then they may feel hopeless and adapt to it until theyre forced out of it or can find help like this. if only mental health help was more accessible v.v
@@RueKitty I completely agree that it's not always accessible to get help and that's often tragic. My reminder would be that the systems we have are mostly broken, so looking outside of that for help is Ok, it just doesn't always occur to us initially. Talking to neighbors or doing something nice for a person in the local community could set you on a path to recovery. These are acts that purposely fight the isolation that depression and burn out can impose. Avoiding the worst outcomes of mental unhealth is definitely a community care effort.
@@peppermintea420 yeah in a perfect world that would be great.. but sadly a lot of times people are looked down at for asking for help and local communities just wont care or be able to provide enough. and many people work too much, have social anxiety, physical restrictions, or lack resources like being able to drive, money, etc. and it being the digital age, making friends and connections is harder than ever. also public spaces are decreasing. the general mental health is getting worse so i think these kinds of messes and hoarding issues will only increase... its quite sad :c not sure theres much we can do about it but services like these can be life savers, its great seeing people want to help others
@@RueKitty you are correct that social issues play a huge role. That's why I think it's the responsibility of all community members to address these kinds of things. I have the same kinds of struggles so I know how important community involvement is, although it can be difficult to access. We have to fight for that access and we should.
This service exists in France (private company, not free, I saw them deal with toilets worst than that, but I think they are very expensive)
I guess I was married to the most tidy alcoholic in the world. For 40 years, he kept the home in order because I was a workaholic. Beside the alcohol, he was the nicest person you could ever meet. Everyone loved him. He was kind and gentle. Sadly he passed with cancer at 57.
I honestly don’t dare ask what was in the tub🤧
I'm so sorry
i'm sorry for your loss
I'm so sorry for your loss.
My alcoholic brother was trashing my mom's house. Didn't look as bad but I had to clean it out...found empty alcohol cans, bottles cases every weekend for 18 mos after getting him out.
I thought it was super cool that you were cleaning your own house because I think there is this perception that the person that cleans houses is super duper always on it, but nope, everyone's house gets messy. Social media is full of people PRETENDING to be perfect, it's nice when people are honest.
YES! To this comment!!
I totally agree!
To know we are all human, with our own issues, is definitely a plus!
That's very true about social media. I suppose those people can be inspiring, but it can also be intimidating!
I agree with the comment!
And hope you will feel better soon!
He sat there, drinking to ease his mental and physical pain, likely not wanting to bother anyone. I'm so glad he is in a safe place and hopefully going in a positive direction.
Beautifully said. My beautiful, intelligent, loving Vietnam veteran brother had both physical & mental scars. He's gone but suffered in silence. 😔
The hardest thing for a man is feeling like a burden on others.
Fantastic!!!
He lost his house though.
that man’s disgusting 🤢
Hi, I have schizophrenia and alcohol use disorder(now treated with the sinclair method), and this is the house that shook me. If I didn't have family, I'd be one bad weekend from starting to turn my place into this kind of house. Thank you for what you do, and thank you for humanizing everyone who suffers from mental illness that gets into one of these situations.
This dude's funnier in the depths of burnout than most people are when they're 100% on their game.
Agreed!
Ha, I truly think it works that way sometimes. Some of the funniest people I know are coming from a place of trauma or pain. It's not for everyone but I just found this channel and I can tell this dude rocks.
A lot of people turn to humor in hard times. I should know, I'm autistic, with treatment resistant depression. My whole life is a comedy at this point. 😂
His quips remind me of the Postal Dude :)
I begin to wonder if you have a slight moose obsession.
I have spoken to psychiatric doctors, therapists and nurses with advance degrees and none of them have been able to explain the mental challenges that some people face as thoroughly as you can. I often show these videos to friends who have family members with mental challenges. I have been told it helps them to understand not just what's going on but how NOT to make the situation worse for the person they are worried about.
THANK YOU.
I second that. Degrees don’t equal wisdom sadley.
Or common sense!
This cleaning was epic! Especially the bathtub. I have always enjoyed cleaning, but I have never done anything remotely like you do. Keep doing amazing things of kindness for others. I salute you and your family! 🫎
A compassionate person with an MMC Degree and a social teaching platform can help far more people than 100 giant dumpsters full of meds, certified professionals and irritated family members
It’s because Mack has empathy.
1) Can't believe you managed this without running water
2) Thank you for not showing the toilet cleaning
3) You always inspire me to get up off the sofa & clean something in my house
4) Thank you for always being true to yourself
Mary
"I demand the same amount of empathy that we show the people we help."
Big, big time fuck yeah, man. You couldn't have said that better. Good for you setting healthy boundaries.
That's exactly what I said! ❤❤❤ It
@jxn1056 ❤❤❤
I want you to know not only do I enjoy your videos, voiceover and insights into ADHD, autism etc, but the way you stand up for yourself and don't put up with BS in your comments section, it's truly an inspiration that helps me find the words to deal with jerks in my own life. Thank you!
Thank you, Jewel! ❤️❤️🫎
I agree @Jewelsmith.
I cannot fathom the smell that must’ve been in that house and what spurred that thought was the crap in the kitchen and all those years old, mostly empty, beer cans! Beer cans (especially open and old) have a putrid smell and I can’t even imagine going near that bathroom! That you can’t even show the toilet tells us it was beyond 99.9 percent of the average person’s senses that’s why I would pass on seeing or going near it! I also enjoy everything you have to say regarding autism as my son is now 42 and has got that diagnosis. Trying to get him a job he can keep has been a nightmare for him and people DO NOT understand how autism affects a persons ability or disability. It’s been so hard for him. I wish I had sued the A-hole that delivered him but that’s another problem. I’m sorry your wife is sick and needs surgery! I don’t know how you handle everything but you sure do a fantastic job with great people-person skills! Thanks for the videos and your views on things. You are right on🎉 Best of luck for you always!!!😊
Another great video!! Thanks for sharing and being so generous to others.
Yeah he’s so awesome I love that about him too
I cannot even imagine being depressed to this point.
Poor fellow.
I am a nurse aide in long term care.
Every person has a story,
Most are terribly sad.
Non of us know another’s life story.
Bless his heart.
Bless you for helping.
Bless YOU for being a nurse aid in long term care ❤
You are an unsung hero. Bless your work and for appreciating the stories and the people who lived them.
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Beautiful transformation. I watched, I learned.
I think you do a great job and if you're cleaning other people's houses helping them out. It's good you clean your own house too that's totally understandable. I don't see why anybody would complain that you're cleaning your house and showing videos of it.😊 Love your channel❤
I love it when you clean your house. It encourages those of us who struggle ongoingly with our houses that it's not a one and done. It's an ongoing process. I'm sure it encourages many that they are not alone.
Yes!!!!
Totally agree! It motivates me to get up and find a 3’ space to clean.
AMAZING ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ❤❤❤❤
Same here. A home always needs to be straightened up because you live in it and life is messy, especially if you have children.
I am always so inspired whenever I watch these wonderful videos and feel encouraged to keep the house up!
I laughed out loud when you casually mentioned that your sponsor for this video was YOU. Your sense of humor was right on time. That was some serious swamping out. I have enjoyed those lawn care videos, including SB Mowing and Lawn Care Juggernaut. God bless and take care. Prayers for your wife.
“I demand the same kind of empathy that we show the people we help.”
Yes and amen, we love healthy boundaries ❤️ It’s easy to be hard on ourselves, and “helpful” comments from others can really make it harder to get out of a hole. Those people are buttheads.
And as an aside, I really like seeing you take care of projects and cleaning in your own house; It’s one thing to help others, but to be able to take care of your own self too takes another kind of strength.
Seconded. I sobbed when he said this, because it's so rare for kind people to stand up for THEMSELVES the same way they stand up for everyone else. "I demand the same kind of empathy that I show others" needs to in fancy cross-stitch somewhere on my wall, stat.
@@etesla Me too!
I just enjoy hanging out with Mack. Doesn't matter what house, what yard, what anything he is doing, I always learn something from him and always amazed at how good he is at what he does. It just makes me sad when he shares that he's suffering with those things he personally struggles with and I always wish there was something I could do for him or something I could do to make the struggle go away. Mack is an amazing man. His autism is an actual super power for him and that he has chosen to use that super power to help others is an inspiration for all of us. He always inspires me to be better, to get up and do something, no matter how small. I do feel somehow a better person for having watched Mack for a long time now. ❤
@@cathyprosser1050literally ALL of this. He is so relateable and pleasant to listen to.ive learned SO much from him❤ i also feel great empathy when Mack is feeling down, same as I would a member of my tiny friend group.
You're friend turned night into day! He is amazing! I am a clean person but even I have my moments. He did what he did and that's admirable. 😊
I feel bad for the poor man. He had a job, paid his bills, he was a home owner. His job was probably the one thing that kept him sane. Then he gave up. At least he’s getting help now in a nursing home. Great job the both of you, Jason is a good kid
That’s why our lack of a social safety net is so sad, because most people who fall on hard times are people in these kinds of situations. They did everything they were “supposed to” and ended up with nothing 💔
@@NatalieJ22 exactly. But unlike in Scandinavian countries, American taxpayers are unwilling to pony up more to help not only their fellow citizens, but themselves if they should ever find themselves in this situation. All it takes is one devastating illness to be incapacitated to this degree.
@@calisongbirdyeah but the tax rate for the super wealthy went from 91% in the 1930s to effectively ZERO. People are working 3 jobs and still qualifying for food stamps. The middle class is disappearing and it might be why they don’t want to help.
My heart hurts seeing the severity of this. So much pain in all that mess, I'm just glad he's finally getting the care he needs. What you do here is inexpressibly kind.
As someone who suffers with persistent major depression, I respect you so much for explaining how depression works. It isn't laziness, as you explain, but a void in the mental mapping of a "normal" person. We can't just smile or throw our beer cans in the trash. We just can't. Not on our own.
I applaud you, Sir, and your empathy. Thank you for doing these cleanups. Thank you for being the autistic superhero of cleanliness.
Also physical disability.
I'd watch you clean your house 500 more times. I'd watch you clean anything because I'm here for your kindness and understanding of people. Thank you for your videos.
I echo this!!!
Yes indeed!
I, as well!
You’re right, he has complete respect for people and their situation.
Same here! Broke senior and I finally got a little extra money to buy a t-shirt! I LOVE it. I bought the "oh look - more laundry" because it's a joke. Just me, and yet I do laundry about every day. WTH? LOL.
The t-shirt fits great, but it runs very small, so please do buy a size up or two. The sleeve length on the womens shirt is very good - not short where you'd expose your armpit. Well made, very soft. I've been looking forward to this since January.
Honestly so refreshing to have a youtuber set a boundary with their audience. I never realized it before but that is something honestly every creator should do, and I've never seen it before this video! The analogy of "I'm going to listen to my favorite music, not yours" was a really great one. Keep doing what's best for you!!
One thing I respect about your channel is that you give the victim privacy. You don't put their faces on camera. These situations are embarrassing enough without having your identity put out there too. I call these people victims because they are under assault from their mental illness. I suffer from depression and I can tell you it is like being under assault. Your whole life stops. Keep up the good work and blessings to you and your family.
Excellent points!
“I demand the same amount of empathy as we show to the people we help.” Mac dropping truth bombs on any care based industry. Seriously though. As a teacher who has been severely walked on I need to hear this.
I grew up in a hoarder house, and I want you to know that these videos have been incredibly therapeutic for me. Watching you tackle these difficult homes with empathy and kindness cuts through decades of shame I was carrying. Watching the process step by step makes something that was completely overwhelming and unfixable for me as a kid seem like something that CAN be tackled, and seeing the end result is just so satisfying, even if the home is seriously damaged.
You’re doing great work,and I appreciate you. ❤
SAME here! Yes Decades of shame and embarrassment! I wasn't allowed to have friends over, even into my adult life, after I moved out. Hoarding is a serious mental illness, and now I get made fun of for cleaning like I am OCD!. But I tell myself, hey, I would rather be ultra clean than a hoarder.
Also, I absolutely LOVE your boundary setting! I too get asked all of the time, if I can clean someones house "like that". I admit, I was suckered into several major projects, where I left feeling used and manipulated. I like how you clarify that you only clean for people who need it, and cant do for themselves, on your terms, and also in your area. Thats perfect!
Lastly, to your wife, may she have an easy painless brain surgery... And may your pets continue to live on as painlessly as possible.
Congratulations to your son and his first child! And to you and your wife becoming grandparents:)
Please take care of yourselves always.
Me too, friend.
Mack, my husband and I come to specifically watch you and Jason. We don’t care what you’re doing or not doing.
Every day we wake up we make coffee and put one of your videos going.
It motivates us to get up and clean our own house and/or prepare for work (we both work in housekeeping).
We especially enjoy the lives and when Emily joins. We absolutely love the humor and the banter between you and Filth.
We don’t care if you’re in your yard cleaning up moose 💩. We will still watch. We are here for it all!!
Me too!
Good on you for not giving the "you should be doing X, Y or Z" people your limited energy. Having boundaries is very important!
My house was actually a lot like this, I wasn't a hoarder, I just couldn't motivate myself to take rubbish out and let it pile up, then I got depressed and developed a problem with alcohol and it got worse and worse. It was hard, but I stopped drinking and deep cleaned the house myself and I've now redecorated most of it, my ex partner was getting worse than I with her drinking and was using cocaine, and our son couldn't continue to live there, that is what motivated me in the end, he is now 5 and lives with me full time and while it isn't obsessively clean and tidy, there is no longer came and take out containers piled up, the walls and ceilings have been washed and had several coats of paint, bedrooms have been recaptured, got laminate or down in the hallway, upstairs landing and living room, organized the cupboards, put up curtains, blinds, shelving, decorations, kitchen and bathroom are sorted, I surprised myself, has taken the best part of a year and theirs still some flooring needs replaced, it's just the money to do it, was £900 to get the laminate done, and I'd put that off because of all the furniture that had to be moved, including a large fishtank, but it's done, just need a new carpet for my son's room, painting the trim orange to go with his blue walls because he lives Blippi, going to tile the bathroom and kitchen, replacing everything is soothing, my mental health has improved with the change and I want everything that reminds me of where I was at gone, clean and new. I've surprised myself with what I can do by myself, never thought the place could look so good!
Don't know you, but I'm proud of you.
amazing work! you're going above and beyond for both yourself and your son ❤
I’m so proud of you 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Good for you man ! you did awesome !
Dunno if you'll see this, but as a young autistic person just getting started with Life it's really nice to see someone doing something they actually like. It feels weirdly rare to see, you know?
But it's inspiring all the same to know that its possible to find my niche out there. Thanks for bein' you, random dude.
You are unique with your own unique abilities. Still young so be patient with yourself , it takes time to find ones niche❤ remember always, YOU ARE WORTH IT!!! We need people who think differently to get things done!!!
Temple Grandin is autistic and wrote an interesting book about how brains work. It is fascinating. She is the person who designed animal handling systems which work with low stress animal handling techniques. She was born in the 1940's.
Yes, but her name should always be mentioned with a Trigger Warning for us autistic people.
man that 10% off code for the video fee of $0 really helped, I'd never be able to afford it otherwise, thanks man.
I know, right? What a kind man, I can afford to bring bread to the table for another week
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My favorite things on this channel are your sarcasm, your continuous mentions of moose, and your knowledge of pro wrestling. Why is watching someone clean so damned soothing?
You forgot to mention the wolves !
15:56 that cracked me up
i am autistic and i’ve been searching for probably years at this point for someone that understands how satisfying and pleasing it is to clean or to watch people clean, im so glad i found your channel becaude i love listening to you narrate as you clean. it’s very entertaining and uplifting because i love seeing someone’s home become liveable just like i love cleaning my home to spotlessness while other people question how i enjoy the constant work. thank you for making videos
My 20year old daughter was diagnosed with Autism last year and you’ve helped me so much with how to understand how her brain works with her autism burnout. Her psychiatrist never could explain it to me the way you have. Thank you❤
I was diagnosed with adhd at 43. I read all these checklists and just didn't think I had it enough for a diagnosis. TH-cam, podcasts etc, that's where you have the time to listen to various voices and go "that bit is me, that bit's not me" . And some concepts, you need to need to hear ten different people explain it and it clicks, and you understand the point that the previous nine people were making 😂
I am so grateful for the privilege we have in being neurodivergent in this decade. Although a few stimulants and therapy 20 years ago might have made a few things easier!
Thanks for being a parent who even wants and tries to understand her child ❤❤❤❤ this is love ❤❤❤❤
Wishing the former resident lots of healing and support. Sometimes life hits hard 🥺
My wife did this exact thing when she discovered her grandpa and his pets living in a mess very similar to this. Eventually, her grandpa passed away from the alcoholism shortly after leaving the nursing home. The pets all had to be surrendered. She would come home every day for a summer and tell me about all the stuff she found - poop couch, pee bottles, dead animals. Her grandmother, mother, and herself cleaned everything and managed to sell the house. Seeing this video really puts what they went through into perspective. Thanks for everything you do. ❤
Dang, I've never heard of autistic burnout but upon hearing what it was with 3 months or more I IMMEDIATELY recognized it for what I felt with my own content last year. Very similar to depression, just had to get away from it all, and it impacted my revenue severely. Thank you for mentioning that here and I hope you end up not suffering from it too harshly, lord knows it's tough enough being on the spectrum as it is.
I go to the doc on Wednesday, but it feels like it's easing up a bit.
I relate to the autistic burnout as I'm AUDHD and it went into hell mode after my dad died.
I'm opposite you in regards to content. I have 3 other channels (this is a generic account for viewing and commenting) that I've worked hard on for years. One is 2013 creation year and I've tried for a decade to make it work for gaming content and still have under 10k subs...so yeah I'm a failure at my dream job. And it often makes me feel like just quitting everything. People say just keep trying but they don't understand the reality of grinding and doing things right and still being ignored. I've hired the flashy editors to make the content look mainstream. I've had the nice looking thumbnails. I've put on the excitable attitude to entertain people. Dunno guess I'm just destined to be one of those people who doesn't get to win in life.
You're blessed to have something take off in content creation. Congrats. You deserve it. I just wish the world didn't leave others in the dust no matter our efforts.
I watch your channel to remind me to get off my chair and clean my own house. And you are a great comedian.
Yep dude is inspiring AND funny. And doesn't have a jaw like Tonny Robbins.
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Yes, this is one of my body doubling channels...this, and clutterbug!
Same!!!
Yes, that jaw!!!!!
None of us expect this to be our final act in life. Praying his care will bring relief to his soul.
For sure. Nobody consciously chooses their final legacy to be a squalid house filled with boxes of cheap beer and animal 💩. But mental illness is cruel like that. I hope the owner can finally find the healing and peace he needs to rewrite the final chapter of his life (I'm assuming the owner of the home is an elder. It would be especially tragic if he wasn't)
As I watched this video, I am fighting the need to be sick. Not because of the situation, but because I am ill. This makes me realize how blessed I am to have the husband I do as he picks up where I cannot. So, being ill, and this adding to it; I am a mess. I do not have a weak stomach. I worked in surgery, nursed injured and ailing animals and cleaned where most would not. As I always have said, "Youth is wasted on the young". We never expect to be old, sick and in need of assistance. But we will be all of those things. Thank you for helping those who need it most. Good luck to Jason's wee one, your wife's surgery coming up, and to you, dear man.
Sending you love & light for better health! I'm long-term chronically ill in a number of ways and I am 67. Hang in there!
A huge amount of respect to you for being honest about the cognitive fatigue that you experience due to autism. As someone who goes through it as well, you hit the nail right on the head.
Thank you for everything you tape and post. It's not just watching you clean and make things better in the spaces you work on, but what you say has been so helpful to me. I'm a hoarder and fighting depression. I have never admitted that to anyone, so that's a huge step for me. Your encouragement to do a small area at a time has allowed me to get started, admittedly very slowly, but I can see a difference. Thank you for helping so many people in so many ways. ❤
Sending you love !! 💕 💗
Good for you👏 much strength and power to you on your recovery journey 💪 that "clean just a three ft square" technique - really works for me too
Sending you good vibes from the universe. You are not alone!
Just keep going, at a comfortable pace. You can't eat an elephant in a day. Just one bite at a time. You'll feel better and better and things will get better and better. Trust me. Love & Prayers to you.
I believe that doing this is his calling. He has no idea how many people he has saved and helped since he statred doing these videos. I couldn't do it that I know.
Next time you find a moose, keep him, as an Emotional Support Moose
Was this the dirtiest house you’ve ever cleaned? I loved that you used a snow shovel instead of a dust pan, have always wanted to see that happen. The house looks great, you guys are amazing. I just love Bonnie from A Beautiful Mess, she is a sweetheart ❤
And buy him moose munch treats. Harry and David makes it
Moose are great pets because their tracks turn into delicious ice cream.
Great idea! He could be the channel mascot!
What is the mascot's name going to be?
My dad's house looked a lot like this when he passed away. We did sink about $40k into cleaning it up and we were lucky enough that the homeowners insurance rep said they'd cover it. Point is I think you're a saint.
Very kind not to charge for the cleanup for getting the house clutter free. Thank you and your crew for helping people. A very valuable service. A friend and I are doing this work tomorrow. The lady was a dear friend who passed away in her apartment. A wellness check discovered her. She was a hoarder. Getting supplies ready today.
I wonder if Mack could interview you on your experience? I think we need to establish an arm of folks willing to do what you have planned to do...That wave of baby boomers is going to have quite a few of these cases...sad to say.
I'm so sorry for what happened to the guy who lost his job and everything else, I thought I knew what falling deep was but I don't think I'll understand what that's truly like in this kind of case. But not to invalidate my own pain, thank you for helping someone yet again! We appreciate your existence! 🙏❤
This idiot doesn't have a single clue! He has somehow brainwashed himself to beleive this was due to "mental illness"...%100 NOT anything other than chronic debilitating PAIN. Hint: Mental patients dont pee in jugs, or poop in buckets. Chronic pain sufferers however, do!!! His ignorant commentary makes me so sick!
You say the goofiest, silliest things sometimes, I don’t know where that all comes from but it is a nice balance to the deep sadness that accompanies this video. Sadness that a fellow human being has suffered in this manner, to live in such a dirty house and not be able to take care of himself. Thanks for letting us know he is being cared for now.
The absolute AUDACITY of people telling you what to do on your own channel...
This was just so fascinating to watch. Thank you for all you do!
It’s kind of nice to so how a professional cleaner cleans their own home.
What cleaner did you use on the bathtub? You and your family are wonderful people.
Your expression of empathy for the former resident was honestly really touching. I'm glad he's in a better situation now.
The story behind this clean is absolutely sad. I'm so glad he got help and is in a safe place. You both are so amazing.
I was a Home Healthcare Nurse . I remember a few homes where, when I got home, I stripped on the back porch, and threw my clothes in the garbage. I wouldn’t even let my dogs near me until I had showered.
That makes me sad because because it’s a reminder that it can happen to any of us. It just takes one devastating illness. 💔💔💔
Worked in adult services and had to deal with these sort of houses. I told my boss that part of my home visit was that I was going to my home to throw my clothes in the washing machine or throw them out and take a shower and change before coming back to work . Wore the clothes I might paint in so they could be thrown out if necessary.
@@frugalhippie8430 your employer probably should have provided Tyvek hazmat suits, respirators, and gloves for those situations. You shouldn’t have had to risk your own health….
man, as someone who has struggled with depression from a young age, cleaning has always been an uphill battle that tires me even an hour in. it’s so refreshing to have someone explain for people like me on the how and why, with no sugar coating. what you do is so kind, and this world is blessed to have you, good luck with your grandbaby🙏
Thank you! ❤️❤️🫎
Remember that the way your house looks is not a reflection of your value or worth! You're inherently worthy whether your house is sparkly clean or a complete mess. And while a clean house can feel great too, life sucks when you're burnt out from forcing yourself to clean. Some days it's not in the books and that's okay!
Hey could someone explain how adhd and autism burnout work im not trying to offend anyone but im just curious on how it works
@@MidwestMagicCleaning how do I get a job that accommodates my autism? The last job I worked was just a terrible environment and they all took advantage of how hard I work. I had to quit because I just couldn't take it.
Sometimes I just need a week or 2 to reset. But every employer will never allow this. They expect 50-60 hours a week, and I always got in trouble when I got physically sick from burnout. My manager was tyrannical and was a cartel member, his threats would stress me out to the point of having nightmares. He threatened to torture me if I ever quit so I had to move out of state.
I don't want to go through life dealing with this type of crap, there has to be another way.
You have such an amazingly dry, deadpan sense of humor that pops up unexpectedly. I love it.
I can’t even tell you how soothing your voice is. 😊 Your kindness and wise way of explaining the mental illness is awesome!💕
i dealt with autistic burnout for 6 years to the point my muscles atrophied. i absolutely empathize with you and i wish others would understand how severe autism burnout can be
This is the first time I've heard of such a thing. I hope you're feeling better.
That happened to me also. I was debilitated by pain and sufferers from burnout as a result of depression and environmental overwhelm.
The day came when it was change SOMETHING or die. I was so depressed I had a heart attack and didn’t call for help. I moved away from the environment that had become toxic. I started a support group and intensive therapy. Then yoga and walking. I’m not back to my old self but I’ve made significant progress. I wish that for you also!
@@wendyeames5758 i'm not completely 100% yet, as it brought forth a lot of underlying issues to the surface (such as potential EDS) and i'm still carrying a lot of weight. i developed agoraphobia as a result as well, and its just been really difficult getting back on my feet.
my burnout was due to public school trauma, losing my "safe" person during higher education & being on my own in an unfamiliar environment that i was only able to handle due to said safe person at the time. my life sort of fell apart and im only now, at 24, picking up the pieces slowly. its a long and arduous process.
I have autism, was recently diagnosed with it, but I know nothing on what autism burnout feels like because I saw those symptoms as normal since I have always had that and was told to just suck it up since doctors obviously had no idea what it was aside from depression, so I did. I don't know what it's not like to feel like this.
If they don't like the video, no one is forcing them to watch. I like to hear you talk when you clean. Your house or anywhere.
man this house must have been so emotionally difficult to handle, even if cleaning is your special interest. thank you so much for helping out your community and going above and beyond with service like this!
My husband lost his brother to alcoholism. He was the kindest sweetest man but the disease was too much for him. We lost him way too soon. The last years fo his life, we tried to protect him from his own enviroment and it was a struggle. Utimately we had to take him out of his trailer and place him in another safer place to live. After his passing we had the entire trailer taken to the dump. Everything it was destroyed. What you have done here is truly incredible. I saw first hand what can happen in these types of situations. Even if this is your hobby, it still takes a toll on you to clean these spaces. You are a hero.
I really feel sorry for this man. This points out just how terrible the health care system in Our Country is.
This should never happen to anyone. Nobody should ever be ignored and left to rot like this. I am glad someone finally stepped in, and he is being cared for.
My cleaning Angel what a job you really are sent from heaven. Honestly, I watch you because you make me have faith in Humanity. You care, and you are out in this world helping people. Yes, I know you tell us it's your hobby, but what you do is a beautiful gift of Humanity and Caring. You have a beautiful soul.
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you ❤ 🙏
AMEN!
I don’t care what you clean, you just keep helping folks, or helping yourself, and we’ll watch and appreciate you!
can I just say that as a mom of a now 30 year old high functioning Asperger's kiddo, I love that you included the neighbor's son. thank you!
Thank you for your kind words about the mentally ill disabled owner and for making the house safe for renovation. Best of luck to your wife’s surgery and the palliative care for your dog.
I found your videos last month when my Mother passed unexpectedly. Listening to your advice and kind words have been very comforting as I clean through her stuff. She was the best kind of hoarder in that I kept finding treasures and unique keepsakes from her adventures as a teen and young adult. It helps keep the frustration at all the useless stuff she saved more managable 😊 Thank you for your inspirational work.❤
Oh hun, love your attitude where you "just ban" people rather than suffer the stress of dealing with the out-of-line know-it-alls. I think it's the right move because I think I have the very same autism as you do. Mine is undiagnosed but I think it's the same thing - and I'm 70 +++ and have suffered with it my entire life.
And I think that table came from era 1940's because I have seen it a lot of places my entire life and bet that I hurt more than you when you said you had to throw it away.
Take care. Love to you and all your family. 🥰
So you’re autistic because….you say so?
I live in St.Louis MO and started watching Auri as a way to get me desensitized for having to go back to my childhood home that my dad owns, to clean out what is left of my room. He hoards severely. But I was a bit bothered by her preferences regarding PPE and certain things that she saves. I am very glad to have found your channel!! Someone who takes safety very seriously and who also has wonderful dry Midwest humor❤️🔥 watching these videos are very therapeutic. One day I will probably be in a situation where I need services from someone who cleans like this, but watching these makes me feel comfort in the fact that when that day comes, I will hopefully be able to help them get it done. (I LOVE AURI DONT GET ME WRONG she is wonderful and does such wonderful work I just worry about her health!!!)
I recommend Remi Clog. She's a regular gal with neurodiversity who just struggles to keep up with her house. I just love her authenticity and down to earth perspective.
I do too 😊
Love Remi 😊
Remi gives me hope.
@remiclog
Same! I love the kindness and cheer she has while tackling her house. Mess is part of life
I. Love. This. Channel. I love your mission, the sarcasm, the dry wit...its like "empathy training for idiots" with uber satisfying visuals. I'll only ever message you all if my moose gets an attitude.
I love that you hired the neighbors. It's so good for him to build self worth.
just randomly found this channel and i love u guys, especially the part about being burnt out and not wanting to deal with people who r disrespectful . bravo to u guys
My ex husband did this to our house after his alcoholism and mental illness finally led me to run for my life after 10 years. The floors were literally a sea of cans and bottles. Every surface was piled with dirty dishes, rotting food etc.
Help was readily available yet his alcoholism wouldn't allow him to take it. He drank himself to death a few years later, died lying in the neighbors yard one morning with his fresh bag of beer from the store beside him.
Most frustrating and heartbreaking thing I've ever witnessed.
This is so heartbreaking ❤. I’m so so sorry for you and your loved ones. ❤
Shame on those people. You are appreciated. So is the moose. We appreciate the moose. At times he is my favorite. It had to be said. Seriously though, you have done so much for all people who just have a rough go of things. Your heart and appreciation for people as people is freakin amazing.
I only watch this channel for the moose 🫎
@@TMcLure100 see? I’m not alone. 😁
I love Mack's Mooses 😁 (yes, bad grammar intended) They brighten every Friday night. I hope they never run away.
You are so awesome! Thank you for showing respect to this gentleman and explaining his mental health issues with dignity. I appreciate you and all you do. You need to take care of yourself so you can take care of other homes. You rock!
my dad has a hoarding problem (likely due to adhd and autism gone suppressed and unchecked) and i've always had to clean his houses ever since i was real little. it's never gotten to this point, but it gets pretty bad. house cleaning videos like this kinda give me the motivation to clean and try to get him help- or at the very least, a diagnosis.
the fact that there's an autistic house cleaning channel out there makes me so so so happy you don't understand. i feel so... not alone anymore. not all your friends have hoarding problems and autism, y'know.
i love the sarcasm and humor you sprinkle in. this is my first ever video i'm watching but i've literally fallen in love. i'm autistic too which kinda adds this like, "oh we're in the same kinda community and we can relate to similar things" layer onto it. i just wish my special interest was cleaning :')
😢 No more shirtless flexes! There is a Moose somewhere crying himself softly to sleep.
A+ on clear boundaries. I'm glad you're taking care of your health!
Yes, it's a sad loss for the moose.
It breaks my heart to think of this poor man living like this. You are a pretty amazing human being! Thanks for helping him out like this!
I hope you know I bought the 'oh look more laundry' shirt from you a few months back and have worn it every other time I've done laundry since. It has made several people at the laundromat smile, and the irony of it has made my least favorite chore so much better. This channel has really helped me keep my life together many times. Thank you, spin kick and moose banishing master.
❤️❤️🫎
I'm a Swiss lady living in Jordan and love to watching you, Barbi, Aurikatarina and the Chinese cleaning every time to get motivated to clean my flat. Thank for this ❤
Just started and am glad to hear this man got help. It's good to know he'll be looked after from here on out.
Sorry to hear your wife is ill. My father had brain surgery; the recovery went surprisingly quickly and smoothly. Hoping that’s how she finds it as well. The thing I’d like to know, vis-à-vis cleaning, is how to configure your environment for easy upkeep so that you can age gracefully without becoming some cleaning nightmare your kids have to deal with. In the meantime, you’ve been inspirational-during this video I’ve started bread, vacuumed, changed sheets, and washed the stuff in the sink.
You are like my Dad. Once you start, you can't be stopped!
Idk if this helps you but for me putting dishes in the dishwasher right when you use them helps a lot! I never leave anything in my sink at all since I know I’ll forget about it and it’ll pile up.
Also not buying new things unless it is to replace something else or it’s actually useful and needed. You don’t realize how much stuff you have till you have to clean it out! It also helps me mentally to have a more open space that ain’t so cluttered or disorganized.
Idk if that helps anyone else but it helps me!
Declutter as much as possible!!!! Get rid of all the sentimental stuff you have been saving.Much easier to clean a streamlined house with little clutter than trying to move stuff around and decide if its worth keeping. if you can't do it yourself, get someone to help you. Set a timer for 15 minutes if necesssary and get going for 15 minutes. It will all add up.
I’ll add on to Susan’s comment of decluttering!! Start going through everything. And I mean everything you don’t use or absolutely love looking at sentimentally right now and ask the important people in your life if they want any thing or if they are okay if you see or donate things. And start selling/ donating it now so they don’t have too!! ❤❤❤. Trust me. This A) helps you keep it tidy as wayyy less to clean and organize now. And B) when you do (a loooooonggg time from now) pass, it’s not a nightmare of a job for your loved ones ontop of having the emotional turmoil of dealing with your loss ❤❤❤❤. If that makes sense??? That’s literally the best advice I can give. I’m doing this right now, myself. It’s awful. 😂😂😂. Not going to sugar coat it. I’m a year and half in. And it’s horrid. We had a massive house full of kids and stuff. Andddd I likely have another 2 years of this. But I can see a light at the end of the tunnel!! And I know when I’m down to bare basics how LIGHT I will feel!! And I just CANT WAIT for that day!! And I do little sections at a time and take breaks and so on and so forth!! Good luck!! It’s emotional and a nightmare. But you got this!! 😂❤❤❤
I don't have a Paypal account and there are fees if I try to send money through my bank, so here's to Jason's house funds. Or yours whichever is easiest for you. In any case, that house was something else. Have a nice weekend.
Thank you, Hayden! ❤️❤️🫎
I love your commentary about the jobs as you are doing them and explaining the differences of just how clean a particular job requires.
This story hurt my heart❤ How many people work their lives at a job then lose everything because of lay off or.., losing hope losing motivation then losing mental health. Our country is so far behind the curve in caring for its people grrrr my opinion . Thanks for all you do out there!!❤❤❤❤
Ya know to heck with those who gripe about what you clean. I love watching you transform your home into something you and Emily like. I love watching you and Jason and the beautiful relationship you two have.
One of my favorite things in these vids is hearing the background behind the people who own the houses and connecting their history to how the mess built up. Like how this house is so different from hoarded houses. I love seeing little peaks into their interests and personality, despite how chaotic and troubled everything got for them
Recently did a huge deep clean of my place, and it was fun to break down the psychology of my own messes lol
The compassion you show is so refreshing to see. People judge messy houses and people so harshly. You explain the mental health aspect so well. I have depression and the harsh comments people can make about clutter and whatnot hurt deeply. It's so nice to see you come in and not judge or make fun of people. You just slap some miracles around and make the world a better place.
I'm super excited to see a cleaning of Jason's house right before the baby is born. We had a flood in our house this week and as I was shop-vaccing and using the carpet extractor I heard your voice in my head reminding me to take frequent breaks. My arms hurt so bad.
I like when you clean your own house! It shows how real you are! I watch a sweet gal from England who almost only cleans her own house. So there is nothing wrong with that. Keep it up!
Remi Clog? If so, yeah, she's so soothing ☺️
Roo on tik tok? Lol
"I can call myself a weirdo because I'm Gen X and we pride ourselves on weirdness!"
^ THIS! ^😆👍🏼💯
I feel seen and validated.
I’m an elder millennial and I feel seen too
I'm a Gen Xer myself. Raised on hose water and neglect.
Re: Jason heaving because of the bathroom. He better get used to it! Maybe you can get him a Tyvek suit for future diaper changing duties.
@@npflaum same
I'm a weirdo Gen Xer, too!
I have never found a man who understands my love of cleaning so much, and yet here we are. Such a banger!
That poor man. So happy he is getting the help he needs. Great work on that house and I enjoy watching you clean your own house. Don’t listen to negative people.
I’ll watch y’all clean anything anywhere anytime. You are on the side of the angels for all you do to help those who cannot help themselves.
Interesting video! Also, whenever you make a video at your house or Jason's place I feel like you are sharing yourself and your family with us and I appreciate it. Just makes me like you more and appreciate your dedication to taking care of yourself enough to be able to help others.
Thank God for your kind of people, you guys do a real good service for the communities you go to
Getting all the trash out was impressive, but what impressed me the most was cleaning any bathroom, what less this one, without running water! This one took raw courage!
Kinda sussy he didint want to run a hose though the window or something
I would have worn a Haz Mat suit and a respirator in there.
Hope I’m not over sharing. You mentioned “that crunching feeling under your shoes”. First hoarder place I ever helped clean had dog feces on all the carpet. That place really horrified me. My parents bought it “as is”, but I could never imagine someone moving away and leaving so much of their belongings behind. Little did I know that 30 years my mom would die and leave me 5 hoarded houses!
This video made me want a shower. You all are amazing
Five??
Ooh, that table wás nice. Dammit.
@@OP-1000 Yes Formica table I have one that I was lucky enough to find in a thrift store years ago before they knew they were worth something. I love it. Mine is yellow. Anna In Ohio
@@livwake yep rent houses
I love Jason’s assertiveness with the camera in this one ☝️.
I love barbie, Katarina, and SB mowing. I am actually thankful you came across my TH-cam recommendations. Your content is amazing. Thank you for caring and cleaning up houses. It is ALLYOU! I am high functioning autistic and I enjoy organizing and cleaning. I am going to check out beautiful mess because it sounds like something right down my alley! Thank you again for all you do. No matter where or what you clean I will watch! It is satisfying 😊
Oh my gosh, my heart is shattered to think of someone living here as it was. Thank goodness someone got him into care, and I’m so thankful you and Jason were there to help. The transformation was incredible. Wishing all the best for this man moving forward.
The black mould and rot all through our basement wasn't visible on our home inspection. It was a case of me demo-ing it with proper PPE instead of paying someone to do it. You've made a huge difference to the new owners! Keep up the great work.
I’ve said this in past comments, but I just want you to understand how much these videos mean to people. They give me motivation without judgement…it’s like a dad HELPING you clean and teaching you how to do it instead of just yelling at you get it done or making you feel shitty that it wasn’t already done. The end result is the same (a cleaner space) but the process and emotions while doing it are so different. So thank you for making videos about cleaning ACTUAL dirty spaces without being a judgmental jerk about it. You’re amazing and so helpful!!
Yes!!!
Amen!!
I love your channel and what you bring to light to the ones that don't know. Keep it up.
Thank you, Ryan! ❤️❤️🫎
Thank goodness he is in a nursing home and is getting help. Glad you were able to get most of everything out.
It was such a relief to know that. In some cleaning videos, (not MMC) I worry about some of these folks living with severe bio hazards and fire hazards. I'm glad this man will be safe. And hopefully happy 💛
You are indeed a blessing. Many do not understand it's not being lazy. Physical issues can absolutely affect the individual mentally. Carry on doing what you enjoy doing!
Reading the comment section is making me cry, I love when people are kind to each other. Thank you for spreading awareness and, unquestionably, empathy.