Hi Bonnie, thank you for another great video! You did amazing work in there! I personally appreciate the owner’s story, what’s going on. Folks who don’t care and only want the cleaning can go watch the copious amounts of extreme cleaning videos from China that are being ripped off of TikTok and posted here on TH-cam. I binge watch those myself from time to time, but it’s a rather disconnected experience. I watch you and Barbie and Midwest because I appreciate your empathy and sense of connection and the incredible amount of work that you are usually doing solo. You restore my faith in humanity. Sending lots of love to you and your family 💖🌻
What a sweet message. Thank you so much for recognizing that it's not just about the cleaning, but about giving someone a little lift who desperately needs it. That's why I called my channel "A Beautiful Mess" because I think we are all "A Beautiful Mess" or a work in progress if you will. These are the kind of comments that make me want to keep going! Thanks so much!
I cleaned my kitchen trash can today! It was awful but I did it. AND, I completely understand being behind. I just finished cancer treatment and I’m cancer free now. I finally have my energy back. I’m getting caught up but I was really behind and the last thing I needed was to be judged. Sending love and all the positive energy!! ☮️☮️☮️🌎🌎🌎💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊
That's so awesome you are cancer-free now! I'm so glad you were able to motivate yourself to just get up and get it done. That's usually the hardest step is just getting started! Go you!!
glad you are better now. there's no hurry on the cleaning. just a little at a time. you'll get it done. just so happy you're feeling better. that is what matters in life!! the rest is just stuff!!
Since I’ve been watching cleaning videos, I’ve learned that mental illness and depression is more prevalent that I thought. I have learned to be compassionate towards them by watching Barbie, Aurakaterina and Midwest Cleaning and now you.thank you for what you do.
I'm so glad that these types of videos are bringing awareness to how prevalent mental illness is and I'm so happy to be a part of it now as well! Thank you for your compassion!
It breaks my heart that people not only have to live in garbage but that they feel judged for it too! Can we please learn to feel sad for people instead of judging!!! I’m so glad she’s letting you help her!
You are so humble, sincere, and REAL.That's why YOUR followers love YOU. We love every lil "um" and "anyway" because you are like us. Your channel isn't about presenting images of (fake) perfection. You and Mack and Barbie are about acceptance, compassion,, and empathy without judgement first, and cleaning homes second. Perfection is neither sought nor expexted by people who understand your mission. Keep educating those who aren't on board but please don't feel obligated to change a thing. You are imperfectly the most beautiful mess 😍.
I clean a couple of older couple’s apartments on the weekends and I was watching one of your videos during the week and I was so motivated I didn’t want to wait. 😂😂
You notice how we, as women, tend to apologize for ourselves, for simply being flawed human beings? Sorry I don't look perfect today, sorry I say this word too much, sorry I don't smile enough, sorry I smile too much! Sorry my voice is too loud, sorry it's not loud enough, sorry I'm late, sorry I'm too early. Ladies - you are gorgeous, you are brilliant, you are powerful, you are flawed humans doing your best. Remember to support yourselves while you're busy supporting others. You did an outstanding job cleaning and organizing this home - she must have been ecstatic!
Ok, I’m going to say it. You are better than Aurikatarina. There it is, I said it, and I mean it. You do the laundry, and clean respectfully. Plus, you are humble which is a virtue. Just excellent
You didn't. 😱That's probably blasphemy to some people...lol! But to me, that's so flattering! I love you!🥰 Thank you so much! But respect to Auri as she was one of my Inspirations for starting the channel. I do feel bad that she seems to be "owned" now and is more of the face of a business rather than doing more of the type of cleaning that she used to do. But if she's happy, then great!
i agree you're my female favourite. Because we all love Mack :) Since i'm seing this after the most recent ones I like that you ditched the music and let yourself be seen more. I also understand it led to your meltdown probably but it's that connection with you that keeps me - and most if your viewers I think - loyaly coming back. Take care girl!
I'm the opposite kind of person as most people who are depressed. Instead of leaving it, I clean. The act itself slowly brings me out of it with every space I clean. I just recently cleaned my attic after a VERY close friend of many years passed. I don't know if this will help others, but the act of cleaning gets me out of my head. And like Midwest says, I just start with one place, clean it well and move on. Hope that helps someone get motivated.
I have always used cleaning (and helping others) as a way to keep on top of my mental health as well. There is something about it that can bring me out of a funk!
I left you a previous message on another video you posted. I let you know I found you through Mack and Barbie. I confessed to Mack that I didn’t realize that having a home like the folks in the videos are suffering from a mental illness. I was someone who got frustrated when I saw such homes and thought they should just clean their house. I no longer feel like that because of the information I got from Mack. I have an enormous amount of empathy for the people. Ok you caught me. I eat a bite of brownie batter.😀Well you did a good job on this home also. You’re special.
I also used to not be able to understand how someone could live in such messy conditions before I went through my own bout of depression and knew that it really can change the way you deal with life. There is still a lot I'm learning about Mental Health and how it affects different people. Doing this free cleaning is opening my eyes to a whole different world. Mack is incredibly articulate about explaining the ins and outs of mental health, especially hoarding issues. He has been a great mentor. Thanks for your comment!
A trash receptacle in the kitchen-even if it's only a large cardboard box lined with a garbage bag-would go a long way toward keeping the trash from accumulating again. A small wastebasket next to the chair in the living room would help, also.
I've known a few people that have problems, their house is always unkept, cluttered, lots and lots of stuff. I've noticed with myself and others that when your head is chaotic or depressed or adhd....whatever, the house is a mess cuz we are a mess inside. Now I was raised by a mom that cleaned when she was angry. She said she was "taking it out" on the dishes or mopping the floor. It was therapeutic for her. What has worked for me is "a place for everything and everything in its place". If I want a new blouse or new anything then something has to leave the closet or dresser drawers. Now living on a fixed income I appreciate my personal discipline. I'm not destroying the budget, I'm not cluttering, the house is tidy just by putting things in their place after use. But my cleaning obsession comes from my mom. For some reason I love to clean and organize. I used to clean homes , one per day. My dad encouraged me to get bonded and have a legit business....but I didn't. I became a nurse instead. But I'm still a clean freak!
It's always interesting to hear how different everybody is when it comes to cleaning. I do feel like a messy home is a reflection of what's going on inside the mind and that, by cleaning up those spaces, it does help with your mental health and gives you more energy. But I know that that is so much harder for people who have things like ADHD and don't always "see" the mess. I think I like cleaning because I have a sense of control over something. I also think that's why I clean when I'm depressed when others might want to just lay in bed all day. I feel like cleaning or organizing something gives me back a little sense of control, and a little dopamine hit, which in turn helps my mental health. I'm finding so many ways that mental health and cleanliness are tied together.
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp I want to also say that when I started getting help with depression, counseling and meds, the cobwebs started to clear. We all are on life's journey, some have more bumps in the road than others. Giving a helping hand 👌 is a great service! You go girl!
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wpthis is exactly how i feel! I also received dopamine from cleaning...it really is a sense of control when ive had it taken from me in so many other situations . And its like a natural high to walk through a home that is clutter free and organized. My mental health benefits so much feom keeping my home tidy.
What a HUGE amount of work you did! The rooms look so much better. They don't have any storage furniture, armoires, bookcases, tables. Stuff can't be put away when there's nowhere to put it except the floor.
I noticed that too, when looking at the living room....there was really nothing sturdy except for her chair. The floors were pretty clean and so was the bathroom I think things just got away from her and it was too much to do after awhile.
I think when any of us clean or organize for others, we don’t have emotions attached. So it’s easier. What a gift for you to do this for her. (I actually hadn’t noticed you saying “anyway.” 😂 )
It is definitely a lot easier to tackle someone else's mess, especially when they are so sick of it that they give you permission to just get rid of a lot of it.
Unbelievable job, wow! 🎉 And you don't look like a hot mess, but beautiful. Also you don't need to put yourself down because the way you say things. You did an amazing transformation there and I hope you are as proud of yourself as we are. ❤️
Thank you for everything you do to help people. As someone who also struggles with chronic pain, depression and anxiety, I don’t judge, I think “there but for the grace of God go I”.
Well said. Thank you so much for your generosity. I am now using donations like this to help purchase needed items for the homeowners that I help. So when you see something being given to a homeowner in future videos, please know you were part of that gift.❤️🙏
I was concerned about the yellow and green sponge sitting in the nasty dish water. I then saw you set it on the sink ledge. I hope it got thrown away. Probably loaded with bacteria. ❤ You have so much heart and energy!
Brilliant to dry the gloves off quickly. It is generous of you to assist a person in need. I would caution you against taking other people's laundry home, potential mold & bed bugs
Yes, I was going to say the same thing about laundry from a place like this: possible bugs, bug eggs, bedbugs, anything. You don't want those in your home.
Thank you for another amazing transformation from a depressing mess to a beautiful, clean home. I appreciate the explanation of your cleaning process, and the planned, organized way you approach the task, always thinking ahead. Great JOB!!! also I love the cleaning tips, I don't buy those types of gloves because It's so hard to dry the insides, but you came up with a genius solution!! You have given this resident a brand new start, she must feel so encouraged and happy!!
You are so welcome! I knew for some people it would be too much talking, but I wanted to add a little more of my personality in this one since I'm rarely alone in these homes and so don't feel comfortable being a little more "free." I'm glad you appreciated my "super awesome invention!" LOL! Thanks for watching!
thank you for your reply. I am so glad your channel is growing.!! My only suggestion is that you might consider your introduction, your explanation of this resident's situation, description of your process, etc. to be narrated after you have started showing the house and the cleaning process. I just think there is a group of people that will just see a face speaking and switch to another channel without having the opportunity to check out how well done your videos are. I think the attention of the viewer needs to be engaged right from the start with the actual cleaning job, and maintained throughout until the end, which is the most satisfying, the before and after pictures which are your forte. By the way I am sure I am not the only viewer who appreciates the extra time you give to the before and after, instead of 3 seconds at the end, which some cleaners are doing and does not really let us enjoy just how clean everything looks.
@@LC-38338 I really appreciate you taking the time to give me this feedback. I totally agree with what you're saying. This video was kind of a one-off since I do usually start my videos that way. And thank you so much for your kind comments about how well done my videos are. I still feel like I have a lot to improve on, but my editing skills are getting better. Again, I appreciate your thoughtfulness in giving me this feedback. I will definitely listen to it!❤
You rock! Wish you lived near as my husband and I can benefit from your expertise…..he’s 79 and I’m 70 with a recent shoulder surgery….happy to see how you help so many people in need. Best to you sweetheart 😊
Fantastic job! I bet she really appreciated all your hard work in making her home clean and tidy. I'm sure being in a clean home will improve her anxiety and depression. Thank you for helping this lady. 🥰
Great job Bonnie! You are one of the best cleaners out there❤. I try not to judge why a home gets like this but rather to focus on admiring them for asking for help and taking the first step.
Exactly. I've learned I will never truly understand someone's actions without actually being that person, going through the same things. Thanks for having a non-judgmental attitude! I appreciate your comments!
Bonnie, this was excellent. I absolutely LOVE the finger snaps and graphics between the before & after shots. Very unique and fun! 🤗 Bless you for what you do. ❤️
You have a generous heart, a sharp mind, a sparking personality, AND you can clean like a whirlwind! Keep up your amazing work! I wish for you to be hugely successful and I firmly believe you will be. I have loved every video about the collaboration, and I can’t wait to see the three cleaning gurus at work!
What an amazing transformation and a beautiful gift. People with depression and mental health worries deal with so much and to have this relief of a nice fresh start is something I just know they appreciate! Wonderful work you’re doing!
WOW!!! The place looks awesome! The lady needs a good pair of side tables with storage on each side of her recliner. I am not being a critic here, just a suggestion for anyone with mobility problems… Keep entryways to rooms clear to reduce tripping hazards. Her recliner may need to be moved away from her kitchen entrance.
Great work, Bonnie. I appreciate your compassion for your client’s mental health. I’m enjoying your channel and who can’t use some cleaning tips. I specifically like the powder wash refill tip. TFS 🩵
Thank you so much! And just as a side note with the Powerwash refill, I have since found out since this video that if you add a little bit of rubbing alcohol, it works much better. Thanks so much for watching!❤️
Wow I’ve only just found your channel and you’re an inspiration to those people who struggle with mental health especially as it’s a hidden illness. 🎉sending love to you from the uk❤
Another fantastic transformation. This woman must be thrilled not to be on the verge of eviction and have her lovely home back in order. This will help her mentally so much as well. I can’t believe the amount of washing you did. Great idea hanging out the washing. Nearly everyone does it here in Ireland and that’s one of the reasons we are obsessed talking about the weather 😂 Maybe now she will be able to declutter some of her stuff. She is lacking rubbish/recycling bins in the kitchen and as someone suggested a cardboard box with bag in it would be perfect. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐
Awesome job, you are such a kind person. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I love ❤️ what you are doing, keep at it girl because you are good at it!!!😊
As a person who has struggled with ADHD and depression, I know what a blessing it is to have someone rescue you from an out-of-control home (as long as it is done with the person's consent.) Thank you for doing this. You make a real difference in people's lives.
Wow, hard for me to even believe that people in another country watch my channel. Thanks TH-cam for making the world a little smaller. And thank you for watching!
I have just found you and have watched every single upload. I just love your upbeat and positive outlook and I I am looking forward to your next video. Good luck on your journey ❤
You did a fantastic job! So clean and fresh! You are a wonderful person to help people out with what can be an overwhelming and daunting task when life’s challenges can be obstacles.
Thank you! I love to give people who are struggling something clean and fresh. It seems to give them a little boost out of the dark place they are often in.
You're an amazing cleaner! Thank you for being so respectful and non-judgmental of those you clean for. Your compassion and understanding are stars in your crown.
After watching your videos I usually get a cleaning spurt going, it can easily get away from you if you start to slip in keeping up with the mess. My daughter loves to cook and bake but never cleans up after her self and will leave dishes for days all crusted, piled in the sink and a mess. so I like to clean and will go over and do the dishes and she cooks dinner and a dessert for us, this way no money changes hands but we help each other, sometimes I've noticed people have too much stuff and really need to de clutter to prevent the overwhelming amount from piling up, as in the amount of clothes etc. Love the work you do and take care everyone.
That's awesome! I always tell people that I am happy to clean up whatever as long as someone else cooks because I do not enjoy cooking. I would rather clean up the mess.😄
You are such a sweet lady and an excellent cleaner. I love the fact that you do not judge these poor people. If more of us just helped others instead of judging them the world would be a much better place. Thanks from Canada.
I really appreciate these types of cleans since they are more like the messes I get myself into. The approach and sequence really helps me a lot to kick start me into action.
8:04 this is the perfect time for me to see this. This was me about 20 minutes ago with some Oxi Clean foamtastic cleaner, cleaning my bathroom sink. I had to step out of the room, I was coughing, ugh. I need to use less next time. Thank you as always for this video, it's great to see you give people the clean, comfortable homes they deserve.
It makes you wonder why we use such toxic stuff, right? It works so dang well, though, it's hard to use something less toxic. I do have a video coming out in the next couple of weeks where I show how to clean an oven with just dish soap, baking soda, and vinegar for those who do want to keep those toxic fumes down. Thanks for watching!
Bless you for helping those that are struggling. I love your videos, you're doing a great job. Thank you for sharing ❤. Love and support from Albuquerque, NM (originally from Indiana).
Thank you for sharing this video. I subscribe to a lot of different cleaning channels. I enjoy watching them cause it gives me motivation to go tackle housework 😁
Dawn Powerwash has alcohol as the main/first ingredient. I used some that I had left over from my COVID supplies to make a copy cat version. I think it helps with stain removal and degreasing.
I’m hoping the client was able to start sorting through the bins after you left. She could do one box at a time while sitting in her chair & get rid of a lot of papers. I’m sure she appreciated you doing the laundry ❣️❣️
You're such a breath of fresh air. God bless and protect you, your loved ones, and everyone you help. Love and hugs ❤ ps I needed your videos for motivation. My house isn't as "bad" as these you do but can get close to it at times do NO judgement here friends ❤
Just found your channel and immediately subscribed. That Dawn Power wash hack was amazing! I do the refilling my swifter wet jet bottle with my own cleaner hack. To save money mostly but its also super convenient.
Awesome! Welcome to my channel and thanks for being here! Something I didn't mention about the Dawn Powerwash hack is that it actually works even better with a little bit of rubbing alcohol in it as well, but the dish soap on it's own works wonders as well!
I can't believe how much you got done in such a short time! I bet the apartment smelt amazing from all that laundry - I love that smell. Wish you could come to the UK, we tend to dry our washing outside or indoors on clothes horses if it's raining etc, so you wouldn't be able to do 15 loads in one day I'm afraid. It's fascinating seeing the different cleaning products in other country's and comparing them to the ones we have here. Thanks for another great video. 🙂
I would love to visit the UK and see the different ways that people live. It's fascinating to me as well, especially when I watch cleaning channels from UK or other parts of Europe, how different the houses or apartments are. Seems like almost all of it is Apartments since the population density over there is much higher. It's starting to become that way where I live. I'm guessing about 80% of new construction is all apartments or condos rather than single family homes.
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp if you ever do and end up coming anywhere near the east Yorkshire coast pop round and I'll make you a cuppa with a biscuit or two! A lot of the cities have flats (apartments) in tower blocks especially places like London but most towns and villages are a combination of houses, flats, bungalows and cottages (cottages are usually found in quite rural places or small villages and Hamlets). Our homes do tend to be a lot smaller than in the USA and I am totally envious of your closets, some of them are bigger than my craft room lol. Another big difference is many kitchens don't have dishwashers though they are more common than they used to be. Same with clothes dryers, even people who have them often prefer to dry their clothes and especially bedding outside. It's probably different in the UK cities because of nowhere to dry them etc but I've only lived in villages or small/medium towns. I live in a purpose built flat of two storeys btw - there are four flats altogether and there is another block of four flats attached to it. I don't know if there is a similar sort of housing in the USA. Take care of yourself Bonnie, you are a wonderful person x
@@sarahwilks2413 So fascinating! It sounds like a fairytale when you talk about bungalows, cottages, hamlets...haha! I would love to visit sometime. I believe the type of flat you live in would be called a four-plex here. I used to live in one in college.
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp ah so that means a duplex is two apartments, I had wondered about what one was. We also have maisonettes which are a flat on two levels (like a small house) with a flat above and then there are split level flats which are again on two levels but don't have flats above - they are often above and behind a shop and if you are lucky will have a garden. There are also stately homes, castles and palaces but they are way above my pay grade lol, some of them are open to the public and are great places to visit, there's one in the village next to my town called Sewerby Hall but I've only visited the gardens and the small zoo there. It is very grand from the outside though. I really enjoy reading your replies and I know I'm making a lot of them at the moment but I know how many you get and how busy you are so pleased don't feel you have to reply to them (though I love it when you do!), hugs 🤗
I watch your videos to make myself feel better. I'm 76 yrs old & the caregiver for my spouse who has dementia. Did I mention I also have long Covid? Some days all I can do, besides caring for my husband, is to cook dinner & reboot the dishwasher. I feel better watching your videos because my house is no where near the condition of those you're cleaning. I do understand having anxiety, depression, & constant stress--how could I not. Yet I can't understand how anyone can't throw garbage away--see take out meal plates simply piled up. I also can't understand how a family of 3 can create 20 loads of laundry. Yes, my house is not clean & I cry about it but I do what I can. I think some of the people you're doing free cleaning for are lazy grifters--not even trying. I'm afraid you're going to be emotionally hurt. Your heart's in the right place but protect yourself.
That's a lot of stuff you are dealing with right now! It is hard to understand some of the situations you see here. About 90% of the people I have helped I know have been very, very grateful and it was just the boost they needed to get back on top of things. There are a couple, however, who I don't have a lot of Hope for that they will keep it up, but I'm still always happy to lend a hand and at least give them a chance to make a change.
I'm relieved that most are grateful & keep going with the change. I wonder if it would be helpful to them if they worked with you a little--say hand them a garbage bag & have them fill it? Confidence building?
@@yarnexpress Most homeowners are working in another area of the home or just off camera. This and one other person are the only ones who haven't been there while I cleaned because they had to work, but usually I require that they be there at least part of the time because I do feel like they have a better chance of keeping it up when they help with the process.
Hi Bonnie, I have just started watching your channel and I so admire your energy and your compassion. You are doing an awesome job. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I like having music too, but it seems most people prefer that I not use it. It actually makes editing the videos much faster, but I may still throw in a little music here and there. Thanks for watching!
Hi Bonnie, thank you for another great video! You did amazing work in there! I personally appreciate the owner’s story, what’s going on. Folks who don’t care and only want the cleaning can go watch the copious amounts of extreme cleaning videos from China that are being ripped off of TikTok and posted here on TH-cam. I binge watch those myself from time to time, but it’s a rather disconnected experience. I watch you and Barbie and Midwest because I appreciate your empathy and sense of connection and the incredible amount of work that you are usually doing solo. You restore my faith in humanity. Sending lots of love to you and your family 💖🌻
What a sweet message. Thank you so much for recognizing that it's not just about the cleaning, but about giving someone a little lift who desperately needs it. That's why I called my channel "A Beautiful Mess" because I think we are all "A Beautiful Mess" or a work in progress if you will. These are the kind of comments that make me want to keep going! Thanks so much!
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wpcan I buy that vacuum from you
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@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp ill offer a fair price for it
I can't tell if you're being serious. If so, it's not even my vacuum to sell. It belongs to the homeowner. It is a nice vacuum though!
I cleaned my kitchen trash can today! It was awful but I did it. AND, I completely understand being behind. I just finished cancer treatment and I’m cancer free now. I finally have my energy back. I’m getting caught up but I was really behind and the last thing I needed was to be judged. Sending love and all the positive energy!! ☮️☮️☮️🌎🌎🌎💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊
That's so awesome you are cancer-free now! I'm so glad you were able to motivate yourself to just get up and get it done. That's usually the hardest step is just getting started! Go you!!
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp i agree!!!
Glad you are healthy again. Doing one thing in the house can make a difference and lift some stress.
glad you are better now. there's no hurry on the cleaning. just a little at a time. you'll get it done. just so happy you're feeling better. that is what matters in life!! the rest is just stuff!!
Since I’ve been watching cleaning videos, I’ve learned that mental illness and depression is more prevalent that I thought. I have learned to be compassionate towards them by watching Barbie, Aurakaterina and Midwest Cleaning and now you.thank you for what you do.
I'm so glad that these types of videos are bringing awareness to how prevalent mental illness is and I'm so happy to be a part of it now as well! Thank you for your compassion!
It breaks my heart that people not only have to live in garbage but that they feel judged for it too! Can we please learn to feel sad for people instead of judging!!! I’m so glad she’s letting you help her!
Yes! Thank you for being one of the kind ones. 😊❤️
You are so humble, sincere, and REAL.That's why YOUR followers love YOU. We love every lil "um" and "anyway" because you are like us. Your channel isn't about presenting images of (fake) perfection. You and Mack and Barbie are about acceptance, compassion,, and empathy without judgement first, and cleaning homes second. Perfection is neither sought nor expexted by people who understand your mission. Keep educating those who aren't on board but please don't feel obligated to change a thing. You are imperfectly the most beautiful mess 😍.
I clean a couple of older couple’s apartments on the weekends and I was watching one of your videos during the week and I was so motivated I didn’t want to wait. 😂😂
Aw, that's awesome! I get so excited to clean, especially when it's someone else's house. I love that you get motivated watching my videos. Thank you!
You notice how we, as women, tend to apologize for ourselves, for simply being flawed human beings? Sorry I don't look perfect today, sorry I say this word too much, sorry I don't smile enough, sorry I smile too much! Sorry my voice is too loud, sorry it's not loud enough, sorry I'm late, sorry I'm too early.
Ladies - you are gorgeous, you are brilliant, you are powerful, you are flawed humans doing your best. Remember to support yourselves while you're busy supporting others.
You did an outstanding job cleaning and organizing this home - she must have been ecstatic!
Thank you for the reminder that I don't need to apologize so much! You're right! We're all just doing our best. Thanks for your comment!
Ok, I’m going to say it. You are better than Aurikatarina. There it is, I said it, and I mean it. You do the laundry, and clean respectfully. Plus, you are humble which is a virtue. Just excellent
You didn't. 😱That's probably blasphemy to some people...lol! But to me, that's so flattering! I love you!🥰 Thank you so much! But respect to Auri as she was one of my Inspirations for starting the channel. I do feel bad that she seems to be "owned" now and is more of the face of a business rather than doing more of the type of cleaning that she used to do. But if she's happy, then great!
i agree you're my female favourite. Because we all love Mack :) Since i'm seing this after the most recent ones I like that you ditched the music and let yourself be seen more. I also understand it led to your meltdown probably but it's that connection with you that keeps me - and most if your viewers I think - loyaly coming back. Take care girl!
I'm the opposite kind of person as most people who are depressed. Instead of leaving it, I clean. The act itself slowly brings me out of it with every space I clean. I just recently cleaned my attic after a VERY close friend of many years passed. I don't know if this will help others, but the act of cleaning gets me out of my head. And like Midwest says, I just start with one place, clean it well and move on. Hope that helps someone get motivated.
I have always used cleaning (and helping others) as a way to keep on top of my mental health as well. There is something about it that can bring me out of a funk!
i wish i did it that way!! just make sure you do let yourself process what you need to.
I left you a previous message on another video you posted. I let you know I found you through Mack and Barbie. I confessed to Mack that I didn’t realize that having a home like the folks in the videos are suffering from a mental illness. I was someone who got frustrated when I saw such homes and thought they should just clean their house. I no longer feel like that because of the information I got from Mack. I have an enormous amount of empathy for the people. Ok you caught me. I eat a bite of brownie batter.😀Well you did a good job on this home also. You’re special.
I also used to not be able to understand how someone could live in such messy conditions before I went through my own bout of depression and knew that it really can change the way you deal with life. There is still a lot I'm learning about Mental Health and how it affects different people. Doing this free cleaning is opening my eyes to a whole different world. Mack is incredibly articulate about explaining the ins and outs of mental health, especially hoarding issues. He has been a great mentor. Thanks for your comment!
A trash receptacle in the kitchen-even if it's only a large cardboard box lined with a garbage bag-would go a long way toward keeping the trash from accumulating again. A small wastebasket next to the chair in the living room would help, also.
Great idea. I actually did put an empty cardboard box by her chair before I left. You know what they say about great minds? ;)
Yes, or by the chair maybe some empty grocery bags because even if they pile up it's already bagged. 😊
It looks so good, Bonnie!
I cleaned homes, office buildings, and a housekeeper in a hospital and I know it's hard work!!! You do an amazing job!!!!!
I've known a few people that have problems, their house is always unkept, cluttered, lots and lots of stuff. I've noticed with myself and others that when your head is chaotic or depressed or adhd....whatever, the house is a mess cuz we are a mess inside.
Now I was raised by a mom that cleaned when she was angry. She said she was "taking it out" on the dishes or mopping the floor. It was therapeutic for her. What has worked for me is "a place for everything and everything in its place". If I want a new blouse or new anything then something has to leave the closet or dresser drawers.
Now living on a fixed income I appreciate my personal discipline. I'm not destroying the budget, I'm not cluttering, the house is tidy just by putting things in their place after use.
But my cleaning obsession comes from my mom.
For some reason I love to clean and organize. I used to clean homes , one per day. My dad encouraged me to get bonded and have a legit business....but I didn't. I became a nurse instead.
But I'm still a clean freak!
It's always interesting to hear how different everybody is when it comes to cleaning. I do feel like a messy home is a reflection of what's going on inside the mind and that, by cleaning up those spaces, it does help with your mental health and gives you more energy. But I know that that is so much harder for people who have things like ADHD and don't always "see" the mess. I think I like cleaning because I have a sense of control over something. I also think that's why I clean when I'm depressed when others might want to just lay in bed all day. I feel like cleaning or organizing something gives me back a little sense of control, and a little dopamine hit, which in turn helps my mental health. I'm finding so many ways that mental health and cleanliness are tied together.
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp I want to also say that when I started getting help with depression, counseling and meds, the cobwebs started to clear. We all are on life's journey, some have more bumps in the road than others. Giving a helping hand 👌 is a great service! You go girl!
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wpthis is exactly how i feel! I also received dopamine from cleaning...it really is a sense of control when ive had it taken from me in so many other situations . And its like a natural high to walk through a home that is clutter free and organized. My mental health benefits so much feom keeping my home tidy.
Wow! 15 loads of laundry! You are an angel. I hope this gave her the boost she needed.
What a HUGE amount of work you did! The rooms look so much better. They don't have any storage furniture, armoires, bookcases, tables. Stuff can't be put away when there's nowhere to put it except the floor.
I noticed that too, when looking at the living room....there was really nothing sturdy except for her chair. The floors were pretty clean and so was the bathroom I think things just got away from her and it was too much to do after awhile.
I think when any of us clean or organize for others, we don’t have emotions attached. So it’s easier. What a gift for you to do this for her. (I actually hadn’t noticed you saying “anyway.” 😂 )
It is definitely a lot easier to tackle someone else's mess, especially when they are so sick of it that they give you permission to just get rid of a lot of it.
It looks great 👍. The homeowner has a clean organized place to live in. It will help so much with her depression. She is blessed to have you .
Thanks for watching!
Don’t apologize for “anyway”. It’s how a lot of us talk. I didn’t notice it at all
Unbelievable job, wow! 🎉
And you don't look like a hot mess, but beautiful.
Also you don't need to put yourself down because the way you say things. You did an amazing transformation there and I hope you are as proud of yourself as we are. ❤️
Oh thank you! You're so sweet!❤
I am just now watching this video. I don’t know how I missed it haha Wow that was a lot of laundry!!! Another great job!!
Thank you for everything you do to help people. As someone who also struggles with chronic pain, depression and anxiety, I don’t judge, I think “there but for the grace of God go I”.
Well said. Thank you so much for your generosity. I am now using donations like this to help purchase needed items for the homeowners that I help. So when you see something being given to a homeowner in future videos, please know you were part of that gift.❤️🙏
I love that you don’t talk too much and just clean , clean clean!Thank you for helping her😊
I was concerned about the yellow and green sponge sitting in the nasty dish water. I then saw you set it on the sink ledge. I hope it got thrown away. Probably loaded with bacteria. ❤ You have so much heart and energy!
So much laundry, it must have taken you hours to do. You really got a lot done in the appartment and it looked so much better. You do a fantastic job.
❤😅you’re so dang cute and funny Bonnie!
Thanks, Heather. 😊😘
Brilliant to dry the gloves off quickly. It is generous of you to assist a person in need. I would caution you against taking other people's laundry home, potential mold & bed bugs
Thank you, and good word of caution. I didn't end up taking any home.
Yes, I was going to say the same thing about laundry from a place like this: possible bugs, bug eggs, bedbugs, anything. You don't want those in your home.
Thank you for another amazing transformation from a depressing mess to a beautiful, clean home. I appreciate the explanation of your cleaning process, and the planned, organized way you approach the task, always thinking ahead. Great JOB!!! also I love the cleaning tips, I don't buy those types of gloves because It's so hard to dry the insides, but you came up with a genius solution!! You have given this resident a brand new start, she must feel so encouraged and happy!!
You are so welcome! I knew for some people it would be too much talking, but I wanted to add a little more of my personality in this one since I'm rarely alone in these homes and so don't feel comfortable being a little more "free." I'm glad you appreciated my "super awesome invention!" LOL! Thanks for watching!
thank you for your reply. I am so glad your channel is growing.!! My only suggestion is that you might consider your introduction, your explanation of this resident's situation, description of your process, etc. to be narrated after you have started showing the house and the cleaning process. I just think there is a group of people that will just see a face speaking and switch to another channel without having the opportunity to check out how well done your videos are. I think the attention of the viewer needs to be engaged right from the start with the actual cleaning job, and maintained throughout until the end, which is the most satisfying, the before and after pictures which are your forte. By the way I am sure I am not the only viewer who appreciates the extra time you give to the before and after, instead of 3 seconds at the end, which some cleaners are doing and does not really let us enjoy just how clean everything looks.
@@LC-38338 I really appreciate you taking the time to give me this feedback. I totally agree with what you're saying. This video was kind of a one-off since I do usually start my videos that way. And thank you so much for your kind comments about how well done my videos are. I still feel like I have a lot to improve on, but my editing skills are getting better. Again, I appreciate your thoughtfulness in giving me this feedback. I will definitely listen to it!❤
You rock! Wish you lived near as my husband and I can benefit from your expertise…..he’s 79 and I’m 70 with a recent shoulder surgery….happy to see how you help so many people in need. Best to you sweetheart 😊
Awww...I'm so sorry I don't live closer. I would LOVE to help you! I hope you get the help you need!
Fantastic job! I bet she really appreciated all your hard work in making her home clean and tidy. I'm sure being in a clean home will improve her anxiety and depression. Thank you for helping this lady. 🥰
Thank you!😍
Wow that’s a lot of laundry, you sure made that place livable in no time flat
Great job Bonnie! You are one of the best cleaners out there❤. I try not to judge why a home gets like this but rather to focus on admiring them for asking for help and taking the first step.
Exactly. I've learned I will never truly understand someone's actions without actually being that person, going through the same things. Thanks for having a non-judgmental attitude! I appreciate your comments!
Bonnie, this was excellent. I absolutely LOVE the finger snaps and graphics between the before & after shots. Very unique and fun! 🤗
Bless you for what you do. ❤️
Thank you! It's fun to try new things!
You have a generous heart, a sharp mind, a sparking personality, AND you can clean like a whirlwind! Keep up your amazing work! I wish for you to be hugely successful and I firmly believe you will be. I have loved every video about the collaboration, and I can’t wait to see the three cleaning gurus at work!
Wow, thank you! You're so kind!
That’s incredible! What a transformation!
What an amazing transformation and a beautiful gift. People with depression and mental health worries deal with so much and to have this relief of a nice fresh start is something I just know they appreciate! Wonderful work you’re doing!
Thank you for your nice comment, and for being here!
WOW!!! The place looks awesome! The lady needs a good pair of side tables with storage on each side of her recliner. I am not being a critic here, just a suggestion for anyone with mobility problems… Keep entryways to rooms clear to reduce tripping hazards. Her recliner may need to be moved away from her kitchen entrance.
Great job helping out this woman.
Thank you!
Great work, Bonnie. I appreciate your compassion for your client’s mental health. I’m enjoying your channel and who can’t use some cleaning tips. I specifically like the powder wash refill tip. TFS 🩵
Thank you so much! And just as a side note with the Powerwash refill, I have since found out since this video that if you add a little bit of rubbing alcohol, it works much better. Thanks so much for watching!❤️
Wow, you organized and cleaned the whole house! Amazing! How long did this take?
This apartment took me 11.5 hours.
Wow I’ve only just found your channel and you’re an inspiration to those people who struggle with mental health especially as it’s a hidden illness. 🎉sending love to you from the uk❤
Thank you for being here!
You did a super job on that apartment! I can't believe the amount of laundry!
Thank you!! 😊
Another fantastic transformation. This woman must be thrilled not to be on the verge of eviction and have her lovely home back in order. This will help her mentally so much as well.
I can’t believe the amount of washing you did. Great idea hanging out the washing. Nearly everyone does it here in Ireland and that’s one of the reasons we are obsessed talking about the weather 😂 Maybe now she will be able to declutter some of her stuff. She is lacking rubbish/recycling bins in the kitchen and as someone suggested a cardboard box with bag in it would be perfect.
Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐
Thanks for your comment, Mary! Great suggestions!
I love the kitchen cabinets. You are a wonderful person .
Keep doing what you are doing.
You are the only cleaner I watch who does the laundry. This is probably the most time consuming piece in a hording situation. Well done 👏
Thank you. Laundry is my absolute favorite thing to do!
It’s good to laugh and have a sense of humor while cleaning.
Awesome job, you are such a kind person. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I love ❤️ what you are doing, keep at it girl because you are good at it!!!😊
Thank you so much!
You’re amazing! You’re a rockstar! You’re a sweet soul! May God bless you!!!
Amazing job!! I've been in her position before, so I fully understand how things get out of hand.
Thanks!
Thank you, Bonnie. You are so generous! 😊❤️🙏
"I'm so excited to clean this airfryer, *opens airfryer* "beautiful" OMG so funny ❤❤❤
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Oh wow! What a great feeling the homeowner must’ve had when she returned home! Fabulous job xx
Thank you!
As a person who has struggled with ADHD and depression, I know what a blessing it is to have someone rescue you from an out-of-control home (as long as it is done with the person's consent.) Thank you for doing this. You make a real difference in people's lives.
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You are such a lovely person, please take care❤greatings from North Germany 👋
Wow, hard for me to even believe that people in another country watch my channel. Thanks TH-cam for making the world a little smaller. And thank you for watching!
happy that you could save her from eviction. AGAIN Laundry... Fabulous
Im just like this woman. It is a struggle every day.
What a remarkable transformation!!! Beautiful work!
Thank you so much!
I have just found you and have watched every single upload. I just love your upbeat and positive outlook and I I am looking forward to your next video. Good luck on your journey ❤
Thank you so much! And welcome!
Bonnie, I love that you clean the floors like Auri does!😊
Amazing job!❤❤❤
Thank you! 😄
Your videos are great thank you for helping people.
So nice of you. Thank you!
You are inspiring me to try to love to fold laundry. I don’t mind washing clothes. But I procrastinate really bad on folding most of the time. ❤
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You did a fantastic job! So clean and fresh! You are a wonderful person to help people out with what can be an overwhelming and daunting task when life’s challenges can be obstacles.
Thank you! I love to give people who are struggling something clean and fresh. It seems to give them a little boost out of the dark place they are often in.
We love you Bonnie ❤
You're an amazing cleaner! Thank you for being so respectful and non-judgmental of those you clean for. Your compassion and understanding are stars in your crown.
Thank you so much!
You did an amazing job! She will be very happy!!!
After watching your videos I usually get a cleaning spurt going, it can easily get away from you if you start to slip in keeping up with the mess. My daughter loves to cook and bake but never cleans up after her self and will leave dishes for days all crusted, piled in the sink and a mess. so I like to clean and will go over and do the dishes and she cooks dinner and a dessert for us, this way no money changes hands but we help each other, sometimes I've noticed people have too much stuff and really need to de clutter to prevent the overwhelming amount from piling up, as in the amount of clothes etc. Love the work you do and take care everyone.
That's awesome! I always tell people that I am happy to clean up whatever as long as someone else cooks because I do not enjoy cooking. I would rather clean up the mess.😄
Thank you for being so kind & compassionate towards others! It goes a long way & you do such a lovely job, Bonnie! ❤
You are so kind. Thanks so much!❤️
You are such a sweet lady and an excellent cleaner. I love the fact that you do not judge these poor people. If more of us just helped others instead of judging them the world would be a much better place. Thanks from Canada.
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I really appreciate these types of cleans since they are more like the messes I get myself into. The approach and sequence really helps me a lot to kick start me into action.
I'm so glad. I love to hear this!❤️❤️
Another great cleanup.
Your attention to detail is awesome.
Blessings from TERANG Victoria Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks so much! 😊
So much work! You’re and Angel.
You did an amazing job! Thank-you so much for helping this lady out! 🙂👍
The house looks so much bigger. Great job
Thank you! 😊
8:04 this is the perfect time for me to see this. This was me about 20 minutes ago with some Oxi Clean foamtastic cleaner, cleaning my bathroom sink. I had to step out of the room, I was coughing, ugh. I need to use less next time.
Thank you as always for this video, it's great to see you give people the clean, comfortable homes they deserve.
It makes you wonder why we use such toxic stuff, right? It works so dang well, though, it's hard to use something less toxic. I do have a video coming out in the next couple of weeks where I show how to clean an oven with just dish soap, baking soda, and vinegar for those who do want to keep those toxic fumes down.
Thanks for watching!
Great job!! It looks fantastic, like always!
Thank you, Kelli!
You are such a light in this sometimes “dark world”. Thank you for being so kind with donating your time❤New subscriber just catching up💚
Thank you so much! And thank you for subbing! Welcome!❤
What an unbelievable difference. And the laundry wow !
Bless you for helping those that are struggling. I love your videos, you're doing a great job. Thank you for sharing ❤. Love and support from Albuquerque, NM (originally from Indiana).
Thank you so much! I lived in Indianapolis for a summer selling pest control. They are crazy about their Nascar!
Thank you for sharing this video. I subscribe to a lot of different cleaning channels. I enjoy watching them cause it gives me motivation to go tackle housework 😁
You are so welcome! Glad it helps motivate you!
Love your personality! Love your cleaning! Love your kindness! Oh and it looks like we all love Auri 💖‼️
Thank you. You're so kind!
Dawn Powerwash has alcohol as the main/first ingredient. I used some that I had left over from my COVID supplies to make a copy cat version. I think it helps with stain removal and degreasing.
Good point and would probably work even better with the added alcohol.
I’m hoping the client was able to start sorting through the bins after you left. She could do one box at a time while sitting in her chair & get rid of a lot of papers. I’m sure she appreciated you doing the laundry ❣️❣️
Great job! I hope the family is doing well.❤
God bless you ....
This one is so relatable......my house looks like this sometimes. I wish I had a Bonnie to come help when it gets bad!!!! You do a great job!!!
Thanks! I wish I could come help!😂💕
Just amazing 😮your such a great person to do this! Take care thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks so much for watching!
You're such a breath of fresh air. God bless and protect you, your loved ones, and everyone you help. Love and hugs ❤ ps I needed your videos for motivation. My house isn't as "bad" as these you do but can get close to it at times do NO judgement here friends ❤
Aw, thank you. ❤️ 🙏
Looks amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Everything looks great! Congrats on the amazing growth of your channel👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you so much!! I'm just blown away with how well it's doing!
Just found your channel and immediately subscribed. That Dawn Power wash hack was amazing! I do the refilling my swifter wet jet bottle with my own cleaner hack. To save money mostly but its also super convenient.
Awesome! Welcome to my channel and thanks for being here! Something I didn't mention about the Dawn Powerwash hack is that it actually works even better with a little bit of rubbing alcohol in it as well, but the dish soap on it's own works wonders as well!
I love your work and you care so much GOD IS GOOD
Thank you so much! God IS Good!
Bonnie,this is so amazing
Thank you.
Great reset!
Great work! 😊
Love it, what a great job. You have the biggest heart .
You are so kind. Thank you!
I can't believe how much you got done in such a short time! I bet the apartment smelt amazing from all that laundry - I love that smell. Wish you could come to the UK, we tend to dry our washing outside or indoors on clothes horses if it's raining etc, so you wouldn't be able to do 15 loads in one day I'm afraid. It's fascinating seeing the different cleaning products in other country's and comparing them to the ones we have here. Thanks for another great video. 🙂
I would love to visit the UK and see the different ways that people live. It's fascinating to me as well, especially when I watch cleaning channels from UK or other parts of Europe, how different the houses or apartments are. Seems like almost all of it is Apartments since the population density over there is much higher. It's starting to become that way where I live. I'm guessing about 80% of new construction is all apartments or condos rather than single family homes.
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp if you ever do and end up coming anywhere near the east Yorkshire coast pop round and I'll make you a cuppa with a biscuit or two! A lot of the cities have flats (apartments) in tower blocks especially places like London but most towns and villages are a combination of houses, flats, bungalows and cottages (cottages are usually found in quite rural places or small villages and Hamlets). Our homes do tend to be a lot smaller than in the USA and I am totally envious of your closets, some of them are bigger than my craft room lol. Another big difference is many kitchens don't have dishwashers though they are more common than they used to be. Same with clothes dryers, even people who have them often prefer to dry their clothes and especially bedding outside. It's probably different in the UK cities because of nowhere to dry them etc but I've only lived in villages or small/medium towns. I live in a purpose built flat of two storeys btw - there are four flats altogether and there is another block of four flats attached to it. I don't know if there is a similar sort of housing in the USA. Take care of yourself Bonnie, you are a wonderful person x
@@sarahwilks2413 So fascinating! It sounds like a fairytale when you talk about bungalows, cottages, hamlets...haha! I would love to visit sometime. I believe the type of flat you live in would be called a four-plex here. I used to live in one in college.
@@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp ah so that means a duplex is two apartments, I had wondered about what one was. We also have maisonettes which are a flat on two levels (like a small house) with a flat above and then there are split level flats which are again on two levels but don't have flats above - they are often above and behind a shop and if you are lucky will have a garden. There are also stately homes, castles and palaces but they are way above my pay grade lol, some of them are open to the public and are great places to visit, there's one in the village next to my town called Sewerby Hall but I've only visited the gardens and the small zoo there. It is very grand from the outside though. I really enjoy reading your replies and I know I'm making a lot of them at the moment but I know how many you get and how busy you are so pleased don't feel you have to reply to them (though I love it when you do!), hugs 🤗
I watch your videos to make myself feel better. I'm 76 yrs old & the caregiver for my spouse who has dementia. Did I mention I also have long Covid? Some days all I can do, besides caring for my husband, is to cook dinner & reboot the dishwasher. I feel better watching your videos because my house is no where near the condition of those you're cleaning. I do understand having anxiety, depression, & constant stress--how could I not. Yet I can't understand how anyone can't throw garbage away--see take out meal plates simply piled up. I also can't understand how a family of 3 can create 20 loads of laundry. Yes, my house is not clean & I cry about it but I do what I can. I think some of the people you're doing free cleaning for are lazy grifters--not even trying. I'm afraid you're going to be emotionally hurt. Your heart's in the right place but protect yourself.
That's a lot of stuff you are dealing with right now! It is hard to understand some of the situations you see here. About 90% of the people I have helped I know have been very, very grateful and it was just the boost they needed to get back on top of things. There are a couple, however, who I don't have a lot of Hope for that they will keep it up, but I'm still always happy to lend a hand and at least give them a chance to make a change.
I'm relieved that most are grateful & keep going with the change. I wonder if it would be helpful to them if they worked with you a little--say hand them a garbage bag & have them fill it? Confidence building?
@@yarnexpress Most homeowners are working in another area of the home or just off camera. This and one other person are the only ones who haven't been there while I cleaned because they had to work, but usually I require that they be there at least part of the time because I do feel like they have a better chance of keeping it up when they help with the process.
Hi Bonnie, I have just started watching your channel and I so admire your energy and your compassion. You are doing an awesome job. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you so much! And welcome!
I just subscribed 🥰 love what you do
Yay! Thank you! And welcome!
I like the music , I can't find music to get me motivated to clean . Someone is going to be relieved that she won't be evicted !
I like having music too, but it seems most people prefer that I not use it. It actually makes editing the videos much faster, but I may still throw in a little music here and there. Thanks for watching!