You made the home slightly more livable for a man who doesn't want to leave. You made it easier for paramedics, inspectors, and social workers to get in and do their jobs. You made it slightly more bearable for that boy whose still stuck in that situation. Thats not a "fail" at all. You did your part.
Agreed. Everyone in this situation needs help, and this is a good start. Hopefully they can get Ralph and his son - and of course the dog - somewhere safe
To be honest, it's kind of refreshing to see Auri express frustration over these messes. She is always so positive and bubbly, even in disgusting scenarios, and I love that about her. I know that I would be frustrated if I were doing what she does, and I commend her for that. Even though she's frustrated, she never expresses the frustration towards the people living there, but to the broken appliances and amenities. I really respect her.
She's not the world's preeminent cleaner--there are others far better qualified---though she's good at it. But yes, if someone who cleans for a living says a house or apartment should be condemned, then it's time to contact the housing authorities and let them know what's going on. I don't understand why she even got so far into the cleaning without calling the authorities---that should never have happened!
@@jb6712 I like to watch her videos, but yes, she shouldn't have touched this house and contacted authorities instead. If it's rotten from all the water, it's also moldy, which is very unhealthy, if floors are about to break under you, this house is dangerous to live in. Nobody, and especially not a child (and no pet, like the dog, that also seemed to be chained outside, and if this wasn't just for the cleaning, that's animal abuse) should live there.
You know it's bad, when Auri stops loving dealing with the mess. I hope all the people and animals inhabiting that space will find a place more suitable and positive to live in.
I am very concerned that the family thinks this is tenable/savable, and I am also very concerned that the ex-wife would send her son here with no lights, sewage, or safe food preparation.
Right???? This infuriates me! I would NEVER allow my child to live in such squalor and why on earth are they trying to find new Doors when the floor is caring in due to rot, and why install new appliances when the entire electrical system seems dodgy???
This is what I was going to comment. How are people not concerned about the literal child. I have seen so many comments worried about the dog. While I agree even a dog shouldn't be living in this condition, the human child with another parent?! Wtf... I try not to judge when a whole family is living in a mental illness home, but the mother apparently has at least a home with functioning appliances. Why is she allowing her child to go there??? Even if my kids were worried about the other parent and wanted to stay there to take care of them, it is my responsibility to keep them safe and healthy. This is so sad.
This is everything I wanted to say! God bless Auri for trying, but in THIS single case, this cleaning is just giving false hope to a few seriously mentally ill people. That poor child!!!
@@sueschwartz7296it's every case she does. She enables them and without therapy it won't change. She's cleaned for the same people before. Not this family but another girl.
The saddest part about this entire situation is that Ralph isn't even the only completely delusional person in this scenario. The ex-wife is just as delusional and I'm not entirely convinced the brother isn't as well. Someone please adopt that 17 year old... get him some intensive therapy... and have him take that dog with him.
I bet that she lives in a dirty hoarder house also. She obviously isn't competent to be the caregiver to this 17 year old. He needs to get out and join the military after high school. It's his only way out of this horrid situation.
Exactly! The three aforementioned adults seemed to be so unaware that if there's no lights, no heat, no decent running water - why on earth are they thinking some new doors and a washing machine is gonna help?! There'd be better living conditions out in the woods, a campfire, and a small cabin or tent! God, even a burrow!
Washing machine wouldn't have been my priority, those leaky taps and plumbing work would have been. Then replacing those floor boards. A lot of work has to be done if they really want to save this house fir the sake if jjst living there, rent free as nobody would buy it. U could sell the plot of land cheao so others can demolish and rebuild but they don't want to lose money it seems and rather live there themselves... sadly at the cost of ur own sanity. They didn't realise that's a much bigger price then cutting ur losses and selling it for cheap
Nothing seems to work, no sink, shower, stove, microwave, toilet, not even the heating system and with -20°C outside, idk how people live there, honestly. It more so feels like a really bad joke to have her clean the house at this point, because literally everything seems so grimy and dirty.. it is wild to imagine, that someone's truly living there imo.. HOW!?
Eh. That stuff's all fixable. Replace/repair the dishwasher, tighten the pipes, fix the toilet floater, new radiator. I'm more concerned that the subfloor and beams are suffering twenty years of rot. If anything that's what would condemn the house.
This cleaning has brought me to tears. Imagining the teenage son trying to live there all these years where you can't get warm, can't get clean... there's indoor plumbing but water only goes where it does damage and doesn't work to do its job like taking away waste. It's overwhelming how absolutely nothing works.
The point here is not to make this house liveable (which it clearly isn't) but to show that 17 year old boy that there a people who care, and are willing to help without judgement. You did a wonderful thing for him. ❤
This house is an accident waiting to happen... Water running through electrical appliance, sockets hanging from the walls. The ex-wife is completely delusional thinking it could be salvaged. Yet, she won't have to stay there after the cleaning... You did an awesome job, given the circumstances.
My guess is that she knew her husband was a hoarder and she moved out but left the kid behind. And she doesn’t want the husband to live with her, so she’ll do anything to keep him in that house.
this house looks like something you would see on HGTV Bargain Block. Rotten, moldy, water supply and sewer needs a complete redo, electrical system same. I mean Bargain Block did fix homes like this but it cost them 50 k or more. Someone might by this house for 1,000-5,000 if they know how to fix all the endless issues but no one will want to pay anything more that that.
@@allalala9916yeah, it’s probably cheaper to pay a demolishing crew and start from scratch than try to save the foundations. if they built it themselves and let it get to this state, i’m willing to bet they did a terrible job…
The cleaning does help a lot, even if the house is not liveable. It makes it easier for the owners to move, and easier for, say, a plumber, an electrician, and movers to get around to their jobs. You are making a big difference by helping! 💖
If there's been a water leak for that long, this house will need to be taken down to the studs and checked rigorously for black mold and other contaminates. I'm with you, though. This house will probably need to be demolished and rebuilt or just sell the land after the demo. Poor family. TYSM for helping, though!
I had a hidden mold issue in an apartment I rented; within one week of moving in, I was hospitalised because I was getting headaches, losing consciousness and after I got out of the hospital, the neighbour in the apartment beside mine told me that there was mold in her unit too. She had someone from the Canadian government come in to test the air quality and they uncovered so many problems. I moved out the next month and tried to sue the company who owned the building. The law society of upper Canada went on strike and I didn't pursue it, though I really wanted to see it through. I had 2 notes from Doctors stating that my unit was unfit to live in due to mold but the company who owned the building said that I abandoned the property and charged me 3 months rent. I was going to wait for my day in court but my Father paid the 3 months rent; I was livid with him for doing that.
This is a tragedy. The father obviously has severe mental problems. Why is the son living with him? Why doesn't the mother step in and take control of this situation?
Someone suggested it might not be her son, since she left a long time ago and the son is 17. Also, if the son wanted to stay with his dad and perhaps hardly visited her...or.. well, there is something extra going on, I feel like the mother was exhausted and not motivated to clean her exes house and I cannot blame her.
@@Widdekuu91It's more possible that the son isn't his. She cheated, abused and so that why the child still prefers to be with the father. I know a history like that from my life. Trust me children don't care about conditions when they are abused, they just choose the safest option
The cleaning you did will make it possible for an inspector/professional contractor to determine whether the home needs to be condemned or can be saved, and what needs to be done in priority order. You've made it possible for repairs to be done if the house can be saved. And hopefully someone reports the conditions the dog was kept in and has the dog removed to a safe home where it will be properly cared for.
I've never heard Auri sound so disheartened before. But she's a hero. She made it slightly better for the boy who has to live there when his primary caretaker refuses to leave a house awaiting demolition.
Sadly, there are times when Social Services need to be alerted to dangerous living conditions like this. I hope at least one of the adults there is doing the right thing and calling them, even it’s YOU, Aurikataeina. It 100% needs to be done. There is no excuse for anyone to allow this to continue, get the boy and the dog out and then find a suitable place for the father where he can get the help he needs. 🙏💔🙏
@@Sleep2Dream ~ It’s not just the child needing help. And for sure, she has an obligation to call to get the dog, the child and the man the help they need. It’s the right thing to do.
This is actually crazy to me. So I apparently had the wax seal under my toilet go bad, meaning the toilet was dripping down to the floor beneath. So I got the leak repaired and cut open the ceiling below thinking I could do the repair myself. Nope, mold. I don't know how long the leak went for, but the damage was pretty clear. This was in a less than 4x4 area. I called my insurance company and we've begun the process of water mitigation and mold mitigation and they've had to cut out waaaay more drywall than I thought in 2 rooms! From a tiny leak in one small place. And I'm looking at the stream behind the sink in your video and the toilet and everything leaking and literally there is no chance that anything in the house is not water logged and molded. So sad but the damage is so pervasive when it comes to water. I do hope the brother and the ex-wife recognize this is not liveable. He needs a place to rent at the moment while they decide on the most reasonable financial decision regarding demolishing this property. Honestly, I'd be surprised if the city didn't step in and insist.
This is a biohazard and dangerous for all! Mold spores are released with every attempt at cleaning. There’s a limit to positivity. I couldn’t watch anymore.
This cleaning is the first one that is making me feel really bad. 😅 The living conditions... don't excist! Just to think that a child has been living there for who knows how long... I don't understand how the mother let the son live there, if she knew the condition and that her ex is not capable of keeping the house in condition...
I mean the faucet has been leaking for 20 YEARS and they didn't think to have it fixed. There's some severe issues both parents share that led to this house being destroyed. Maybe the mother's house is just as bad.
My heart goes out to this man and his son. It's truly heart breaking from start to finish. To hear you say things about the toilet, the fridge the heat the lights........ the basic necessities not being there, not working it pulls at the heart strings
It's so sad knowing people lived there for years, no heat, no proper running water, a toilet that wont flush, no hot water, all appliances broken. They need a new house, torn down and get a trailer if money is issue! You're right, it's not healthy for anyone to be living there. I hope you give an update on their situation! Thank you again for being a helpful Angel!
Aurikatrina you're amazing and hilarious... You're voice over about the house condition is making me laugh but i like your motivation and hardworking. Lots of blessings and prayers for you.
On other cleaning channels, the cleaners get mad when people say it should be bulldozed, but in this case you are correct. It has been neglected for too many years to save and the people living there would be better off living in their car or a tent. That 17 yo has probably never known normalcy and that is a crime. There are no more words. Please don't ever put yourself in that kind of danger again.
This house needs to be reported to the local authorities and condemed. Nothing should be living in it. I'm glad you tried, Auri. You always show us how other people struggle.
You did a great job Auri! 🎉 It takes strength and character to do this in a freezing cold, no light, and extremely filthy environment. You’ve proven yourself once again. I hope this helps inspectors to come in and assess the safety levels of this house, or at least work towards fixing the water leakage issues here
This is the most sad home that you have ever done. They should sell the house as soon as possible. They probably won't get much money for it because everything has to be taken down, but they will need a new start. I can only imagine the kind of damage that kind of life has caused to them and the dog. When nothing works, even the most basic things, then you're constantly overwhelmed and it becomes your over all perspective on life. Thank you Auri 🧡❤️
Your positive attitude really shines here, Auri! They should not have even asked you to clean this place, but you did the best you could do. We love you!! ❤
Its sad, but not everything can be salvaged. Some houses are too destroyed. The family would be better off moving, ESPECIALLY for the sake of the 17yo.
But who would accept them as tenants? And how could they buy a house if they can’t afford to fix the house they’re in? After owning the house for 30 years, they’ve probably come close to pay it off.
Unfortunately, it's apparent they just don't know how to clean or take care of themselves. What about their own bodies? Those things are not automatic. And it's not like you can force that on anyone. It will be a struggle but, I just hope the 17yr old reaches a point where he experiences the health and happiness that comes from being clean. It's definitely worth it.
@@graceg3250 eh, no need to buy a house. in finland, landlords aren't legally allowed to pry into inhabitants' lives beyond basics like social security number and credit rating (which works differently than, say, in the US). bigger housing companies in particular don't give a shit. if you skip the apartment showing and sign your lease digitally, you don't even have to show your face to anyone. how would they know there could be a problem unless googling their names turns something nasty up? and in any case we have v low homeless rates here due to a housing first system. these people had other options, but for whatever reason they chose to stay. in fact i don't think it's necessarily about money at all, cos what broke family would buy a brand new expensive appliance, find that it doesn't work, and then just leave it there instead of getting their preciously needed money back? if they can afford to do that, they can certainly afford to fix the leaking tap. but they didn't. aside from the son (who iirc was the one who asked for the cleaning?), i suspect these people are so deep in denial that they don't even process any of this as abnormal
I'm surprised the floors and walls are still standing. This is what I call an effort in futility trying to clean this house. I hope the mother takes her son and the dog somewhere safe. Maybe the family can do an intervention for the father.
Don't feel like you didn't do enough. You did way more than I thought was going to be possible. They at least have a clean kitchen and bathroom and laundry. You are such a wonderful good hearted woman Auri 💕
That poor family. It seems the whole family are Ill in some way if they think that house can be saved. Hopefully everything will work out for the boy and his dad. You are amazing Auri
This isn’t just the result of a mental health condition such as depression alone, this is dangerous neglect by irrational people. Pets and young people shouldn’t be exposed to these conditions. I worry to for the neighbours living next to an electrical fire hazard and plumbing disaster. I have a lot of sympathy for individuals suffering from depression and hoarding but when the people around them are in danger then they need to be found somewhere else to live. This doesn’t happen overnight. This house has been in a dangerous condition for years. Aurikatariina you take on the very worst places, keep safe my dear ❤
I wonder if there is a local church group that could send some guys over. Maybe they could pay for an electrician and a plumber. If there is a St Vincent de Paul or some other church group in the area they might be able to find them some used appliances. Or maybe a men’s organization like the Moose Lodge could help. I moved into a little place once that had no stove. I mentioned it to a friend and he told his buddies in the local Moose Lodge about it. A few days later a couple of fellas were at my front door with a good used stove, at least a hundred dollars in groceries and a huge Turkey. (It was close to Christmas.) I will never forget it. Anyway, you did a heroic job in that tumbledown home Auri. Here’s hoping they get some more help. You got the ball rolling. Maybe others can pitch in now.
I agree with the folks who've written below that this house is totally disgusting. Even when clean, although obviously better, it won't be much better than living outside. More dangerous in some ways, as the chances of flooding, an electrical fire or some other calamity are great. I feel terrible for the 17 year-old, not only for having to live there, but for having parents who are as deranged as his must be. You are so kind to help.
I have so much respect and admiration for you trying your best to make their home more livable. Mental illness is so very serious, and showing them so much kindness will hopefully reveal the truth that they need to improve their living conditions and renovate if possible. Twenty years of damage from a leaky sink is daunting to fix, but not impossible. I wish this family the power and determination to improve and thrive.
You're such a beautiful and kind person Auri. How you're cleaning when it's 20 degrees below zero without any heating just shows how dedicated you are to helping people. Hello from Australia 🦘
Oh poor Auri, the poor boy and the poor dog. The adults, well, I can’t tell you how I feel about them - allowing a sick man, a child and a dog to live in such dreadful conditions. Truly awful. Love you Auri.
The ex-wife and brother are in shock, denial, and better soon realize the house isn't just dirty, it's got structural, electrical, and many other serious problems that can't be ignored anymore. Unfit to live in. Please get that dog out of there too. Yep- deferred house maintenance cost them the entire value of the house. $$$ Huge financial loss for them. Mostly I feel sorry for that 17 year old. I wish I could adopt him.
I found you recently and I absolutely love you. I have ADHD and I use your videos to help me clean by watching them while cleaning. It’s so hard to do the dishes or laundry but having you there to watch/almost body double help me a lot! Plus you’ve given me so many tips and get me excited to clean! Thank and please continue to do this!
She gets paid by TH-cam,her sponsors etc.She's a cleaning influencer.That is her career. Also she truly helps people. That is not "working for nothing" It is very much worth it.
@@alastarliexx5081I don’t think they meant she isn’t being financially benefited from the cleaning. They mean she’s trying to clean but it’s literally pointless because the house needs condemned, nothing works, the place is burned and rusted, etc. She’s fighting a losing battle and no matter how much she cleans and scrubs the place still looks absolutely disgusting and there’s no payoff for the hard work she is doing.
@@alastarliexx5081Auri did awesome cleaning. She needs to know she did good helpful cleaning for easier way to do flipper fix house. I hope she proud of herself.
@@alastarliexx5081 I think it's more important that Auri could have been at a house that truly needs this cleaning with an owner that could have benefitted from it.... and im sure Auri would agree probably.
Too many health and relationship issues. The whole place needs renovating due to the water seepage. You did a great job , hopefully someone will buy it and demolish it❤
Auri...You have the patience of a saint! That home needs to be condemned and Child Services should remove any minor children. What a shame some people don't appreciate what they have. You are such a blessing to these clients! 💖🙏🙏🙏
why do you assume it was abused? The dog looks fine and healthy, doesn't look malnourished. She also said the dog used to live in one bedroom, so he wasn't always outside (I assume they chained the dog so he won't disturb the cleaning process). You should feel bad for the dogs on the streets who look 10 times worse than this husky does.
@@simetraDI It is absolutely not possible to say about a husky in its wintercoat, wether it is malnourished or not. Regarding the shortness of the footage and the circumstances there, which are absolutely disgusting and full of abuse in every aspect how can you be so entittled and dare to say, this dog is not abused.
@@silverbee3373 I've seen abused dogs and that dog does not behave nor look like an abused dog. I've seen malnourished huskies who don't look like that. I am entitled to share my opinion about something just like everybody in a comment section is. Not all people who suffer from mental health problems abuse their pets and it would be foolish to even think so.
The house has way too much structural damage to be habitable. The ex-wife seems to be trying to put lipstick on a pig. I wonder what she thought a cleaning company would do that you didn't?? And why on earth would his brother be installing something that needs plumbing to work?? Seems like a textbook case of denial.
Auri, are you sure this person isn't a squatter instead of a tenant? All the signs are there! I mean no heat, no working plumbing... No paying tenant would put up with that! The filth level is abandoned squatter home level. You didn't fail. He failed to let you know that he couldn't provide the basics for you to do the job! Snow on the ground and you are working with no heat? He should have considered your health and safety more. God bless you for giving it a shot.
She mentioned maybe in the last video that he and his wife built this together, iirc. But I really agree there’s definitely a lot missing from the story.
Seriously! Have they not heard of stores? And I'm so confused as to why he's chained there while all of his owners are living somewhere else.😵💫 I'm sure somebody would foster him.
Im concerned about the ex wife too. Why on earth would she think to call some cleaners to help with the floor after you when there are clearly holes in it? Some rugs arent going to fix this either. Im shocked they called you to clean at all. Did they really not know how bad it was?
The fact it doesn`t shine after cleaning doesn`t mean the job done is less important! The worse it looks, more serious the issues of a person living there are and more precious the help. I think what Katariina has done is beyond any appreciation.
I feel bad for you in this video. I can hear your frustration. I hope this family can get their lives figured out soon, especially for the sake of their son.
Wow Auri! That is the worst place yet! That house is a community project. That father needs help in every area, and that boy should not be living like that not the poor dog. Social Services should be involved to relocate them, and get some help with that house of horrors! Good job trying to help them. ❤
Auri you have a soul of pure, selfless love and unbiased hope in people. I respect you greatly for that and will continue to support your channel anyway i can❤❤
You got it to a point where they can bring someone in to inspect and assess the damage. I'm assuming it would be cheapest to demo and build a new house, but on the off chance that there's not mold absolutely everywhere it might be possible to do it part by part and spread out the cost. But I'm assuming the "put some plywood over the rotting floor" is exactly is what's going to happen. It's gotten so normal that the structural damage doesn't even register. I hope they get access to the help they need to improve their life, this is not a situation that will resolve on it's own.
Thank you! nice job Auri! You definitely made a difference in helping them get from feeling overwhelmed, to a fresh, cope able re-start! You're an angel for giving them that. I can imagine there was definite emotional relief from it being done.
I am so sorry for the son.. hopefully exspecially he can have a proper place to stay in the future... Also sorry for Ralph, who clearly needs a lot of help..❤Thank you for trying to clean at least...you are truly amazing..
Thank you for your content. I have chronic fatigue syndrome and ADHD. Starting any cleaning is an immense struggle. But now I think "start by taking out the trashes" and its such an easy single step to focus on that I can get started much easier now. Its also such a catchy phrase that I never forget it. Oh and after that I think of Midwest Magic Cleaning and shoo out the herd of moose (which is even funnier because Im in Australia). Laughter makes difficult tasks that much easier.
If they don't plan to move, they need to spend a ton to fix it up. The kitchen water leak and the heater need to be fixed immediately, so things can dry out. Probably a toaster oven or microwave too. But, you really did help them, Auri. Now they can decide their future.
This free cleaning challenged Auri like no other and yet, she does not change. In a world where too many are far too quick to judge people and situations they know nothing of, I am thankful people like Auri live among us. Auri does not change. Auri cleans what she can, in every situation. If I lived in Finland, I would know of Auri and would ask if I could help clean, too. Auri says she doesn't know why there is damage in the house and doesn't know what can be fixed, or if it should be condemned. ... very likely because she is not a contractor, electrician or plumber. However, she cleans anyway, and DOES NOT judge the people involved. I do see the benefit of her cleaning. The people who live in the house, the brother and ex-wife can see not only what needs to be repaired, but they can see the possible. But, of course, it takes money to buy building products ... plywood, 2x4's, electrical and plumbing parts, etc. I'm sure Auri would know how to forward your money to the brother, without violating their privacy. Auri does not change. That tells us she is healthy and her character ... integrity, ethics, morality and every trait and habit that hold those up ... kindness, compassion, empathy, boundaries and more, and not judging is solid and stable. Those who judge and criticize, whether they know the situation or not, show their character, and lack of boundaries, as well. You critical ones ... your relative ease, ignorance and entitlement is showing. If you don't think there are millions of people, worldwide, who live in houses like this, or less, you are surprisingly naive. Will you freely criticize a family in Sudan who lives in a tent and who has one daily task --- searching for something to eat and drink? Probably. Will you freely criticize the single parent in Appalachia who lives in a cabin that needs repair, with no electricity, no running water, or toilet, and has no money to fix anything? Probably. The dog: It is not only common, it is wise to contain one's dog when strangers are in the house. Auri doesn't want a strange dog following her around, nor does anyone else on her team who may be with her. Auri knows more about double coated dogs than every person who is criticizing the Husky being tied up and laying in the snow. How many people know double coated dogs, like Huskies, haul sleds and carts in extremely cold temperatures? How many people know Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGD's) guard and herd livestock all over the world in what humans consider "extreme" cold ... that they enjoy their jobs, that the cold doesn't bother them, that they sleep in the snow? If you want to make the Husky in this video uncomfortable, bring him in the house and make him live in a warm environment like you do your chihuahua or bulldog. Auri does not criticize the 17 yr old because he is old enough to make his own decisions. Despite too many who want to think of him as a "child"; and make him one, he is not. His reasons for staying with his Dad are his and he owes no explanation, especially to judgemental strangers. Contact Auri. ... find out if there are ways you can financially can gather together to help this family, or if there are government agencies or volunteer groups who rehab homes. Search the internet for groups or agencies that operate in Finland with a mission to help rehab homes. Or, just continue criticizing and judging people and situations you know nothing about except what you were allowed to see, by the creator, in one video.
Auri, you did your best under very bad circumstances. God bless you for your willingness to try at least. This is an impossible situation with broken everything and long-term maintenance neglect. Even the magic of Auri can't undo that! Your heart is in the right place, but I think your Mom was right about this. At minimum, a place should have running water to have any hope of being able to clean it. It sounds like the entire family is denial about how bad things are.
There are so many good comments today. I give you lots of credit for trying!!!!🥰 Auri, you have such a big heart!! This family got broken and so did the house. Hopefully this opened eyes and minds and a road to healing has begun!😇💖They need blessings and love!! Best wishes to them!!!💝💝
I respect that you took the time to clean a house that can't be salvaged. Most people would have probably never done that. they would have seen it as a waste of time
This is rhe first video of Auri's that just made me sad from start to finish. Normally I'm sad for the people but happy they're getting help. But this one was just just so hopeless 😞 i hope they're able to fix or replace everything and the house is safe, but I can't see how that house is livable.
Those things can be replaced, but they definitely couldn't call someone in all that grime, I don't think anyone would've accepted as it was definitely a health hazard... It's definitely better now
I love your videos so much. I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s and I am a somewhat reformed hoarder (I used to be a junk and paper mache artist who made props for tv shows, but my obsession with keeping stuff, and my disorganised nature hurt my relationships and got me into trouble with my landlords). Being able to keep my home clean and tidy after decades of grime and chaos has changed my life. I love that you give people the opportunity for a fresh start, without judgement. If u ever run out of places in Florida and Europe, and start cleaning in the UK, I would love to help🙂
She did give up, if you watched the video you will see she left most of the house in a mess filth and dirty! She has cleaned worst dirty and messier houses and then gives up on helping the poor father and son , she lies to everyone in all her videos that she loves the dirtiest and the messiest houses to clean and as you see she can't even clean this house!
In the state the house was in, there is no way a repair man would even work on it. Now that it's clean, perhaps they can get a plumber and electrician in. This is not a fail. If the man really loves that property even with all the issues and wants to continue living there, more power to him. Great job for helping Auri, you're an inspiration! There's still a lot to do, but sometimes starting can be so overwhelming. You got the ball rolling in the right direction. :)
Not me spending the last 3 hours refreshing my TH-cam, checking if Sunday's update on last weeks video was up yet 🤫 Love everything you do Auri! Even the best cleaner in the world have her limits! ❤
You did amazing work! I can’t imagine what it’s been like for that young man, growing up in this place. You made it livable, more hygienic, and more comfortable. Thank you for doing the lords work
The old man probably did that on purpose when he couldn't afford a new heater and everything else started to break down too. They don't have any money, that's for sure...
AURI! That’s not a fail, that is a kind woman doing what she offered to do. You aren’t a fairy godmother like in the fairy tales, just a wonderful human who cares. Most people would have run away from that house. Other professionals refused. You didn’t. You also did fantastic work. My good wishes for the boy and the dog.
The whole place should be condemned. The fact that the owner wants to return there shows me that he is incapable of making rational decisions and looking after himself. I hope the son can permanently live elsewhere. You did your best with what you had Auri, and it looks 100 times better than it did.
I think the father could benefit from living in an assisted-living facility, it would take the burden of caring for a house off of his shoulders and allow him to focus on getting better mentally.
The 17-year-old and dog living there needed it, though. They still shouldn't be living there, but at least they can walk around easier and maybe store some edible food in that kitchen. And that 17-year-old will know what it's like to live in a cleanish environment now.
I love your accent and even when you mispronounce a word its adorable. Youre the sweetest lady and you are so good to help people. Some people wouldnt clean that for a million dollars. Youre an earth angel.
You made the home slightly more livable for a man who doesn't want to leave. You made it easier for paramedics, inspectors, and social workers to get in and do their jobs. You made it slightly more bearable for that boy whose still stuck in that situation. Thats not a "fail" at all. You did your part.
Good point
Agreed. Everyone in this situation needs help, and this is a good start. Hopefully they can get Ralph and his son - and of course the dog - somewhere safe
This!
She made it easier to demolish.
And or to replace everything.
U so right !!
To be honest, it's kind of refreshing to see Auri express frustration over these messes. She is always so positive and bubbly, even in disgusting scenarios, and I love that about her. I know that I would be frustrated if I were doing what she does, and I commend her for that. Even though she's frustrated, she never expresses the frustration towards the people living there, but to the broken appliances and amenities. I really respect her.
You know when *Auri* says it’s not livable and needs to be condemned, it’s REALLY bad 😱
She's not the world's preeminent cleaner--there are others far better qualified---though she's good at it. But yes, if someone who cleans for a living says a house or apartment should be condemned, then it's time to contact the housing authorities and let them know what's going on. I don't understand why she even got so far into the cleaning without calling the authorities---that should never have happened!
@@jb6712 I like to watch her videos, but yes, she shouldn't have touched this house and contacted authorities instead. If it's rotten from all the water, it's also moldy, which is very unhealthy, if floors are about to break under you, this house is dangerous to live in. Nobody, and especially not a child (and no pet, like the dog, that also seemed to be chained outside, and if this wasn't just for the cleaning, that's animal abuse) should live there.
You know it's bad, when Auri stops loving dealing with the mess. I hope all the people and animals inhabiting that space will find a place more suitable and positive to live in.
I am very concerned that the family thinks this is tenable/savable, and I am also very concerned that the ex-wife would send her son here with no lights, sewage, or safe food preparation.
Right???? This infuriates me! I would NEVER allow my child to live in such squalor and why on earth are they trying to find new Doors when the floor is caring in due to rot, and why install new appliances when the entire electrical system seems dodgy???
This is what I was going to comment. How are people not concerned about the literal child. I have seen so many comments worried about the dog. While I agree even a dog shouldn't be living in this condition, the human child with another parent?! Wtf... I try not to judge when a whole family is living in a mental illness home, but the mother apparently has at least a home with functioning appliances. Why is she allowing her child to go there??? Even if my kids were worried about the other parent and wanted to stay there to take care of them, it is my responsibility to keep them safe and healthy. This is so sad.
This is everything I wanted to say! God bless Auri for trying, but in THIS single case, this cleaning is just giving false hope to a few seriously mentally ill people. That poor child!!!
Esa familia necesita ayuda psiquiatrica y el niño y el perro deben ser rescatados de ese lugar
@@sueschwartz7296it's every case she does. She enables them and without therapy it won't change. She's cleaned for the same people before. Not this family but another girl.
The saddest part about this entire situation is that Ralph isn't even the only completely delusional person in this scenario. The ex-wife is just as delusional and I'm not entirely convinced the brother isn't as well. Someone please adopt that 17 year old... get him some intensive therapy... and have him take that dog with him.
Yeah, installing a new washing machine in that house seems delusional to me.
I bet that she lives in a dirty hoarder house also. She obviously isn't competent to be the caregiver to this 17 year old. He needs to get out and join the military after high school. It's his only way out of this horrid situation.
Exactly! The three aforementioned adults seemed to be so unaware that if there's no lights, no heat, no decent running water - why on earth are they thinking some new doors and a washing machine is gonna help?! There'd be better living conditions out in the woods, a campfire, and a small cabin or tent! God, even a burrow!
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Washing machine wouldn't have been my priority, those leaky taps and plumbing work would have been. Then replacing those floor boards. A lot of work has to be done if they really want to save this house fir the sake if jjst living there, rent free as nobody would buy it. U could sell the plot of land cheao so others can demolish and rebuild but they don't want to lose money it seems and rather live there themselves... sadly at the cost of ur own sanity. They didn't realise that's a much bigger price then cutting ur losses and selling it for cheap
If the toilet, sinks, appliances, heat don't work, the home should be condemned. That's so sad that people live there.
Y quién pagaría por eso? Con que dinero podrían construir una nueva? Tal vez solo conseguir el dinero para arreglar la calefacción, el agua y la luz
Nothing seems to work, no sink, shower, stove, microwave, toilet, not even the heating system and with -20°C outside, idk how people live there, honestly. It more so feels like a really bad joke to have her clean the house at this point, because literally everything seems so grimy and dirty.. it is wild to imagine, that someone's truly living there imo.. HOW!?
In Ohio it would. No water is all it takes
The poor dog should be taken to a shelter. Why do people always have animals and children who live in these conditions???
Eh. That stuff's all fixable. Replace/repair the dishwasher, tighten the pipes, fix the toilet floater, new radiator. I'm more concerned that the subfloor and beams are suffering twenty years of rot. If anything that's what would condemn the house.
This cleaning has brought me to tears. Imagining the teenage son trying to live there all these years where you can't get warm, can't get clean... there's indoor plumbing but water only goes where it does damage and doesn't work to do its job like taking away waste. It's overwhelming how absolutely nothing works.
Living in the dark too. So sad, and very cruel.
I understand he chooses so himself, it's easy to live with dad where there are no rules or obligations.
The point here is not to make this house liveable (which it clearly isn't) but to show that 17 year old boy that there a people who care, and are willing to help without judgement. You did a wonderful thing for him. ❤
The wife may be nice but the whole family is in denial of the condition of the house. It is beyond repair. You did great trying to help them.
Maybe an inspector could talk some sense into them.
Did anyone check for dead bodies in that taped up fridge?
The floors will collapse from rot. THe fact it is freezing is probably the only thing keeping it standing.
Just found your channel, respect what you do, wish you good health and fortune Auri❤️ God bless
This house is an accident waiting to happen... Water running through electrical appliance, sockets hanging from the walls. The ex-wife is completely delusional thinking it could be salvaged. Yet, she won't have to stay there after the cleaning...
You did an awesome job, given the circumstances.
My guess is that she knew her husband was a hoarder and she moved out but left the kid behind. And she doesn’t want the husband to live with her, so she’ll do anything to keep him in that house.
this house looks like something you would see on HGTV Bargain Block. Rotten, moldy, water supply and sewer needs a complete redo, electrical system same. I mean Bargain Block did fix homes like this but it cost them 50 k or more. Someone might by this house for 1,000-5,000 if they know how to fix all the endless issues but no one will want to pay anything more that that.
@@allalala9916yeah, it’s probably cheaper to pay a demolishing crew and start from scratch than try to save the foundations. if they built it themselves and let it get to this state, i’m willing to bet they did a terrible job…
@@businesszeus6864 I agree, sometimes foundation repair alone can be close to 50k
I'm wondering if the son is hers, as he's only 17 and she left 20 years ago.
The cleaning does help a lot, even if the house is not liveable. It makes it easier for the owners to move, and easier for, say, a plumber, an electrician, and movers to get around to their jobs. You are making a big difference by helping! 💖
If there's been a water leak for that long, this house will need to be taken down to the studs and checked rigorously for black mold and other contaminates. I'm with you, though. This house will probably need to be demolished and rebuilt or just sell the land after the demo. Poor family. TYSM for helping, though!
Exactly what I was thinking. Technically she needs to be wearing protective gear as well
Si, es peligroso vivir ahi en esa casa el moho puede matarlos y mas si se ha filtrado el agua hasta los cimientos de la casa
I had a hidden mold issue in an apartment I rented; within one week of moving in, I was hospitalised because I was getting headaches, losing consciousness and after I got out of the hospital, the neighbour in the apartment beside mine told me that there was mold in her unit too. She had someone from the Canadian government come in to test the air quality and they uncovered so many problems. I moved out the next month and tried to sue the company who owned the building. The law society of upper Canada went on strike and I didn't pursue it, though I really wanted to see it through. I had 2 notes from Doctors stating that my unit was unfit to live in due to mold but the company who owned the building said that I abandoned the property and charged me 3 months rent. I was going to wait for my day in court but my Father paid the 3 months rent; I was livid with him for doing that.
poor family? They're the ones who let it get to this point. Their sink was leaking for 20 years for crying out loud.
This is a tragedy. The father obviously has severe mental problems. Why is the son living with him? Why doesn't the mother step in and take control of this situation?
and where is the social services in all this
Right! So many open question!
Someone suggested it might not be her son, since she left a long time ago and the son is 17.
Also, if the son wanted to stay with his dad and perhaps hardly visited her...or.. well, there is something extra going on, I feel like the mother was exhausted and not motivated to clean her exes house and I cannot blame her.
@@Widdekuu91It's more possible that the son isn't his. She cheated, abused and so that why the child still prefers to be with the father. I know a history like that from my life. Trust me children don't care about conditions when they are abused, they just choose the safest option
@@wero1799 Who says she abused him?
The cleaning you did will make it possible for an inspector/professional contractor to determine whether the home needs to be condemned or can be saved, and what needs to be done in priority order. You've made it possible for repairs to be done if the house can be saved. And hopefully someone reports the conditions the dog was kept in and has the dog removed to a safe home where it will be properly cared for.
Excellent observation!!❤❤ a ray of hope!
Im more concerned about a CHILDS condition cant believe how many comments are about the dog but nobody is even thinking about a child a human...
@@cananceylan9579The boy isn't there now. The dog is.
@@sheelfjohnsonthe boy lives there and is coming back after the cleaning.
@@cananceylan9579 Thats the world we live in these days. People care more about animals than the children.
I've never heard Auri sound so disheartened before. But she's a hero. She made it slightly better for the boy who has to live there when his primary caretaker refuses to leave a house awaiting demolition.
Sadly, there are times when Social Services need to be alerted to dangerous living conditions like this. I hope at least one of the adults there is doing the right thing and calling them, even it’s YOU, Aurikataeina. It 100% needs to be done. There is no excuse for anyone to allow this to continue, get the boy and the dog out and then find a suitable place for the father where he can get the help he needs. 🙏💔🙏
100% agree.
She’s said many times she will never call social services or child services on anyone. Luckily, the child is 17 so he can move out very soon.
@@Sleep2Dream ~ It’s not just the child needing help. And for sure, she has an obligation to call to get the dog, the child and the man the help they need. It’s the right thing to do.
@@sueschwartz7296 ~ Thank you. I feel she owes it to them.
@@angelforanimals7809 she has no legal obligation. She is not a mandated reporter.
This is actually crazy to me. So I apparently had the wax seal under my toilet go bad, meaning the toilet was dripping down to the floor beneath. So I got the leak repaired and cut open the ceiling below thinking I could do the repair myself. Nope, mold. I don't know how long the leak went for, but the damage was pretty clear. This was in a less than 4x4 area. I called my insurance company and we've begun the process of water mitigation and mold mitigation and they've had to cut out waaaay more drywall than I thought in 2 rooms! From a tiny leak in one small place. And I'm looking at the stream behind the sink in your video and the toilet and everything leaking and literally there is no chance that anything in the house is not water logged and molded. So sad but the damage is so pervasive when it comes to water. I do hope the brother and the ex-wife recognize this is not liveable. He needs a place to rent at the moment while they decide on the most reasonable financial decision regarding demolishing this property. Honestly, I'd be surprised if the city didn't step in and insist.
This is a biohazard and dangerous for all! Mold spores are released with every attempt at cleaning. There’s a limit to positivity. I couldn’t watch anymore.
Update, they have to cut out a third wall in a new room. That's literally how this stuff spreads. This is insane.
This cleaning is the first one that is making me feel really bad. 😅 The living conditions... don't excist! Just to think that a child has been living there for who knows how long... I don't understand how the mother let the son live there, if she knew the condition and that her ex is not capable of keeping the house in condition...
I'm genuinely wondering how is her own home, as she doesn't seem to see a problem in this one...
I mean the faucet has been leaking for 20 YEARS and they didn't think to have it fixed. There's some severe issues both parents share that led to this house being destroyed. Maybe the mother's house is just as bad.
Me too! I felt bad watching last week’s video
Mi unica pregunta es porque servicios sociales o infantiles del estado no se llevaron al menor de edad de ahi
@@asduiopnjko1they don't know I geuss
My heart goes out to this man and his son. It's truly heart breaking from start to finish. To hear you say things about the toilet, the fridge the heat the lights........ the basic necessities not being there, not working it pulls at the heart strings
That teenage boy is going to have a lifetime of PTSD from this house.
IT IS NOT SAFE FOR ANYONE TO BE LIVING IN.
Truly. Can't understand even HOW he survived that environment.
agreed
@@LM-spam1 genetic 😂
What happened to him? did aury call the social services?
Thank you, Auri. My heart breaks for the son and that beautiful, friendly looking husky.
It's so sad knowing people lived there for years, no heat, no proper running water, a toilet that wont flush, no hot water, all appliances broken. They need a new house, torn down and get a trailer if money is issue! You're right, it's not healthy for anyone to be living there. I hope you give an update on their situation! Thank you again for being a helpful Angel!
Aurikatrina you're amazing and hilarious... You're voice over about the house condition is making me laugh but i like your motivation and hardworking. Lots of blessings and prayers for you.
On other cleaning channels, the cleaners get mad when people say it should be bulldozed, but in this case you are correct. It has been neglected for too many years to save and the people living there would be better off living in their car or a tent. That 17 yo has probably never known normalcy and that is a crime. There are no more words. Please don't ever put yourself in that kind of danger again.
@marjoriejohnson4559 You are absolutely right!
Auri you did everything you could do and you have a big heart for trying to clean under brutal conditions. All in all you did an outstanding job.
This house needs to be reported to the local authorities and condemed. Nothing should be living in it. I'm glad you tried, Auri. You always show us how other people struggle.
You did a great job Auri! 🎉 It takes strength and character to do this in a freezing cold, no light, and extremely filthy environment. You’ve proven yourself once again. I hope this helps inspectors to come in and assess the safety levels of this house, or at least work towards fixing the water leakage issues here
This is the most sad home that you have ever done. They should sell the house as soon as possible. They probably won't get much money for it because everything has to be taken down, but they will need a new start. I can only imagine the kind of damage that kind of life has caused to them and the dog. When nothing works, even the most basic things, then you're constantly overwhelmed and it becomes your over all perspective on life. Thank you Auri 🧡❤️
Your positive attitude really shines here, Auri! They should not have even asked you to clean this place, but you did the best you could do. We love you!! ❤
Its sad, but not everything can be salvaged. Some houses are too destroyed. The family would be better off moving, ESPECIALLY for the sake of the 17yo.
Agree!
But who would accept them as tenants? And how could they buy a house if they can’t afford to fix the house they’re in? After owning the house for 30 years, they’ve probably come close to pay it off.
Unfortunately, it's apparent they just don't know how to clean or take care of themselves. What about their own bodies? Those things are not automatic. And it's not like you can force that on anyone. It will be a struggle but, I just hope the 17yr old reaches a point where he experiences the health and happiness that comes from being clean. It's definitely worth it.
@@graceg3250 eh, no need to buy a house. in finland, landlords aren't legally allowed to pry into inhabitants' lives beyond basics like social security number and credit rating (which works differently than, say, in the US). bigger housing companies in particular don't give a shit. if you skip the apartment showing and sign your lease digitally, you don't even have to show your face to anyone. how would they know there could be a problem unless googling their names turns something nasty up? and in any case we have v low homeless rates here due to a housing first system. these people had other options, but for whatever reason they chose to stay. in fact i don't think it's necessarily about money at all, cos what broke family would buy a brand new expensive appliance, find that it doesn't work, and then just leave it there instead of getting their preciously needed money back? if they can afford to do that, they can certainly afford to fix the leaking tap. but they didn't. aside from the son (who iirc was the one who asked for the cleaning?), i suspect these people are so deep in denial that they don't even process any of this as abnormal
I'm surprised the floors and walls are still standing. This is what I call an effort in futility trying to clean this house. I hope the mother takes her son and the dog somewhere safe. Maybe the family can do an intervention for the father.
Don't feel like you didn't do enough. You did way more than I thought was going to be possible. They at least have a clean kitchen and bathroom and laundry. You are such a wonderful good hearted woman Auri 💕
That poor family. It seems the whole family are Ill in some way if they think that house can be saved. Hopefully everything will work out for the boy and his dad. You are amazing Auri
it may, but its gonna take a lot of money and time to save it!
@@nadianunez5369exactly! House needs loving flipper fix!
Thank you, Auri, for trying to help this family. I pray that they get help, because they so need it. Heartbreaking. 🥺💔
I give you so much credit for staying positive in a condemned house. Your attitude is remarkable!
This isn’t just the result of a mental health condition such as depression alone, this is dangerous neglect by irrational people. Pets and young people shouldn’t be exposed to these conditions. I worry to for the neighbours living next to an electrical fire hazard and plumbing disaster. I have a lot of sympathy for individuals suffering from depression and hoarding but when the people around them are in danger then they need to be found somewhere else to live. This doesn’t happen overnight. This house has been in a dangerous condition for years. Aurikatariina you take on the very worst places, keep safe my dear ❤
At -20°C outside! 😮 Must have been tough, that heavy duty cleaning of a ruined house, & for free! You deserve a medal! 🏅
I wonder if there is a local church group that could send some guys over. Maybe they could pay for an electrician and a plumber. If there is a St Vincent de Paul or some other church group in the area they might be able to find them some used appliances. Or maybe a men’s organization like the Moose Lodge could help. I moved into a little place once that had no stove. I mentioned it to a friend and he told his buddies in the local Moose Lodge about it. A few days later a couple of fellas were at my front door with a good used stove, at least a hundred dollars in groceries and a huge Turkey. (It was close to Christmas.) I will never forget it. Anyway, you did a heroic job in that tumbledown home Auri. Here’s hoping they get some more help. You got the ball rolling. Maybe others can pitch in now.
I agree with the folks who've written below that this house is totally disgusting. Even when clean, although obviously better, it won't be much better than living outside. More dangerous in some ways, as the chances of flooding, an electrical fire or some other calamity are great. I feel terrible for the 17 year-old, not only for having to live there, but for having parents who are as deranged as his must be. You are so kind to help.
I have so much respect and admiration for you trying your best to make their home more livable. Mental illness is so very serious, and showing them so much kindness will hopefully reveal the truth that they need to improve their living conditions and renovate if possible. Twenty years of damage from a leaky sink is daunting to fix, but not impossible. I wish this family the power and determination to improve and thrive.
You're such a beautiful and kind person Auri. How you're cleaning when it's 20 degrees below zero without any heating just shows how dedicated you are to helping people. Hello from Australia 🦘
Oh poor Auri, the poor boy and the poor dog. The adults, well, I can’t tell you how I feel about them - allowing a sick man, a child and a dog to live in such dreadful conditions. Truly awful. Love you Auri.
The ex-wife and brother are in shock, denial, and better soon realize the house isn't just dirty, it's got structural, electrical, and many other serious problems that can't be ignored anymore. Unfit to live in. Please get that dog out of there too. Yep- deferred house maintenance cost them the entire value of the house. $$$ Huge financial loss for them. Mostly I feel sorry for that 17 year old. I wish I could adopt him.
Even though it is still in bad shape, I know you helped tremendously and hopefully they can continue with repairs.
Bless your heart. You could tell you didn't enjoy that cleaning at all. Take care of yourself.
This has to be the least satisfactory cleaning I've seen but you're an angel for still doing it, Auri!
Agree.
I found you recently and I absolutely love you. I have ADHD and I use your videos to help me clean by watching them while cleaning. It’s so hard to do the dishes or laundry but having you there to watch/almost body double help me a lot! Plus you’ve given me so many tips and get me excited to clean! Thank and please continue to do this!
Someone needs to take the dog home with them. It is not fair to the dog to live there.
Or the teenager.
I agree with that, although the dog is a snow dog it's still in a bad place for it's sake
The dog?! There a teen human living there
So you care more about the dog then you do about the people and the teenager who lives there. Nice.
Both the child and dog need to leave.
You have a heart of pure gold. At least your tried ... the poor child ... thank you for at least trying ❤❤❤
First time i really felt bad for aurii.... Having to clean for nothing is just not worth it
She gets paid by TH-cam,her sponsors etc.She's a cleaning influencer.That is her career.
Also she truly helps people.
That is not "working for nothing"
It is very much worth it.
@@alastarliexx5081I don’t think they meant she isn’t being financially benefited from the cleaning. They mean she’s trying to clean but it’s literally pointless because the house needs condemned, nothing works, the place is burned and rusted, etc. She’s fighting a losing battle and no matter how much she cleans and scrubs the place still looks absolutely disgusting and there’s no payoff for the hard work she is doing.
@@alastarliexx5081Auri did awesome cleaning. She needs to know she did good helpful cleaning for easier way to do flipper fix house. I hope she proud of herself.
@@alastarliexx5081 I think it's more important that Auri could have been at a house that truly needs this cleaning with an owner that could have benefitted from it.... and im sure Auri would agree probably.
I wouldn’t have cleaned it so kudos to you my friend. God bless.
Too many health and relationship issues. The whole place needs renovating due to the water seepage. You did a great job , hopefully someone will buy it and demolish it❤
Auri...You have the patience of a saint! That home needs to be condemned and Child Services should remove any minor children. What a shame some people don't appreciate what they have. You are such a blessing to these clients! 💖🙏🙏🙏
I feel bad for the dog. Hopefully it can be rescued from this abuse and placed in a good home.
_Agree 😓_
why do you assume it was abused? The dog looks fine and healthy, doesn't look malnourished. She also said the dog used to live in one bedroom, so he wasn't always outside (I assume they chained the dog so he won't disturb the cleaning process). You should feel bad for the dogs on the streets who look 10 times worse than this husky does.
I feel bad for the child !
@@simetraDI It is absolutely not possible to say about a husky in its wintercoat, wether it is malnourished or not. Regarding the shortness of the footage and the circumstances there, which are absolutely disgusting and full of abuse in every aspect how can you be so entittled and dare to say, this dog is not abused.
@@silverbee3373 I've seen abused dogs and that dog does not behave nor look like an abused dog. I've seen malnourished huskies who don't look like that. I am entitled to share my opinion about something just like everybody in a comment section is. Not all people who suffer from mental health problems abuse their pets and it would be foolish to even think so.
Even though the home will probably be condemned, good on you for showing us the wonders of cleaning even a place this bad! Thanks, Auri! x
The house has way too much structural damage to be habitable. The ex-wife seems to be trying to put lipstick on a pig. I wonder what she thought a cleaning company would do that you didn't?? And why on earth would his brother be installing something that needs plumbing to work?? Seems like a textbook case of denial.
Auri, are you sure this person isn't a squatter instead of a tenant? All the signs are there! I mean no heat, no working plumbing... No paying tenant would put up with that! The filth level is abandoned squatter home level. You didn't fail. He failed to let you know that he couldn't provide the basics for you to do the job! Snow on the ground and you are working with no heat? He should have considered your health and safety more. God bless you for giving it a shot.
She mentioned maybe in the last video that he and his wife built this together, iirc. But I really agree there’s definitely a lot missing from the story.
they own the house so theres nobody there to pay it… idk
@@beglitcheryjust because she says it, doesn't have to be true.
Instead of trying to defrost old sausage the ex wife could go to the store and buy some fresh dog food. I’m worried about that dog.
Me too 😢
Seriously! Have they not heard of stores? And I'm so confused as to why he's chained there while all of his owners are living somewhere else.😵💫 I'm sure somebody would foster him.
I would worry about a fire from faulty wiring
The ex wife allows HER SON to live in those conditions!
If she can allow her son to live in this Resident Evil house what makes you think she cares about the dog?
Im concerned about the ex wife too. Why on earth would she think to call some cleaners to help with the floor after you when there are clearly holes in it? Some rugs arent going to fix this either. Im shocked they called you to clean at all. Did they really not know how bad it was?
The fact it doesn`t shine after cleaning doesn`t mean the job done is less important!
The worse it looks, more serious the issues of a person living there are and more precious the help. I think what Katariina has done is beyond any appreciation.
I feel bad for you in this video. I can hear your frustration. I hope this family can get their lives figured out soon, especially for the sake of their son.
Wow Auri! That is the worst place yet! That house is a community project. That father needs help in every area, and that boy should not be living like that not the poor dog. Social Services should be involved to relocate them, and get some help with that house of horrors! Good job trying to help them. ❤
Auri you have a soul of pure, selfless love and unbiased hope in people. I respect you greatly for that and will continue to support your channel anyway i can❤❤
You got it to a point where they can bring someone in to inspect and assess the damage. I'm assuming it would be cheapest to demo and build a new house, but on the off chance that there's not mold absolutely everywhere it might be possible to do it part by part and spread out the cost. But I'm assuming the "put some plywood over the rotting floor" is exactly is what's going to happen. It's gotten so normal that the structural damage doesn't even register. I hope they get access to the help they need to improve their life, this is not a situation that will resolve on it's own.
Yeah, it seems to me the ex and brother may live similar lives as they think rugs can work there...
Thank you! nice job Auri! You definitely made a difference in helping them get from feeling overwhelmed, to a fresh, cope able re-start! You're an angel for giving them that. I can imagine there was definite emotional relief from it being done.
I am so sorry for the son.. hopefully exspecially he can have a proper place to stay in the future... Also sorry for Ralph, who clearly needs a lot of help..❤Thank you for trying to clean at least...you are truly amazing..
Thank you for your content. I have chronic fatigue syndrome and ADHD. Starting any cleaning is an immense struggle. But now I think "start by taking out the trashes" and its such an easy single step to focus on that I can get started much easier now. Its also such a catchy phrase that I never forget it. Oh and after that I think of Midwest Magic Cleaning and shoo out the herd of moose (which is even funnier because Im in Australia). Laughter makes difficult tasks that much easier.
If they don't plan to move, they need to spend a ton to fix it up. The kitchen water leak and the heater need to be fixed immediately, so things can dry out. Probably a toaster oven or microwave too. But, you really did help them, Auri. Now they can decide their future.
Bless you for doing the best you can in a hopeless situation.
Such a depressing house & situation. You did your best & it is better, Aurie.
This free cleaning challenged Auri like no other and yet, she does not change. In a world where too many are far too quick to judge people and situations they know nothing of, I am thankful people like Auri live among us.
Auri does not change. Auri cleans what she can, in every situation. If I lived in Finland, I would know of Auri and would ask if I could help clean, too.
Auri says she doesn't know why there is damage in the house and doesn't know what can be fixed, or if it should be condemned. ... very likely because she is not a contractor, electrician or plumber. However, she cleans anyway, and DOES NOT judge the people involved. I do see the benefit of her cleaning. The people who live in the house, the brother and ex-wife can see not only what needs to be repaired, but they can see the possible. But, of course, it takes money to buy building products ... plywood, 2x4's, electrical and plumbing parts, etc. I'm sure Auri would know how to forward your money to the brother, without violating their privacy.
Auri does not change. That tells us she is healthy and her character ... integrity, ethics, morality and every trait and habit that hold those up ... kindness, compassion, empathy, boundaries and more, and not judging is solid and stable. Those who judge and criticize, whether they know the situation or not, show their character, and lack of boundaries, as well.
You critical ones ... your relative ease, ignorance and entitlement is showing. If you don't think there are millions of people, worldwide, who live in houses like this, or less, you are surprisingly naive. Will you freely criticize a family in Sudan who lives in a tent and who has one daily task --- searching for something to eat and drink? Probably. Will you freely criticize the single parent in Appalachia who lives in a cabin that needs repair, with no electricity, no running water, or toilet, and has no money to fix anything? Probably.
The dog: It is not only common, it is wise to contain one's dog when strangers are in the house. Auri doesn't want a strange dog following her around, nor does anyone else on her team who may be with her.
Auri knows more about double coated dogs than every person who is criticizing the Husky being tied up and laying in the snow.
How many people know double coated dogs, like Huskies, haul sleds and carts in extremely cold temperatures? How many people know Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGD's) guard and herd livestock all over the world in what humans consider "extreme" cold ... that they enjoy their jobs, that the cold doesn't bother them, that they sleep in the snow? If you want to make the Husky in this video uncomfortable, bring him in the house and make him live in a warm environment like you do your chihuahua or bulldog.
Auri does not criticize the 17 yr old because he is old enough to make his own decisions. Despite too many who want to think of him as a "child"; and make him one, he is not. His reasons for staying with his Dad are his and he owes no explanation, especially to judgemental strangers.
Contact Auri. ... find out if there are ways you can financially can gather together to help this family, or if there are government agencies or volunteer groups who rehab homes. Search the internet for groups or agencies that operate in Finland with a mission to help rehab homes.
Or, just continue criticizing and judging people and situations you know nothing about except what you were allowed to see, by the creator, in one video.
Auri, you did your best under very bad circumstances. God bless you for your willingness to try at least. This is an impossible situation with broken everything and long-term maintenance neglect. Even the magic of Auri can't undo that! Your heart is in the right place, but I think your Mom was right about this. At minimum, a place should have running water to have any hope of being able to clean it. It sounds like the entire family is denial about how bad things are.
when I heard the faucet was like this for 20 years........
There are so many good comments today. I give you lots of credit for trying!!!!🥰 Auri, you have such a big heart!! This family got broken and so did the house. Hopefully this opened eyes and minds and a road to healing has begun!😇💖They need blessings and love!! Best wishes to them!!!💝💝
I respect that you took the time to clean a house that can't be salvaged. Most people would have probably never done that. they would have seen it as a waste of time
even if they decide to demolish, you made it easier for them to take everything out. nothing about cleaning is unnecessary. You did an awesome job
You are so kind in your videos, but it is a shame that it was neglected by the people living there. Thank you ! You worked your usual magic 💕💕🤗👍
Auri, I just love you, no matter how bad the situation,you are a trooper…always with a smile and happy. Thank you for Being you!
Poor dog!!!! This was super depressing
huskies love the snow but the house is horrible
Auri, you did the best you could. That home is in better condition than how you found it...thank you for helping the people you help :)
This was so sad to watch 😢 But you did an amazing job Auri! Hopefully the family will move somewhere else and start fresh 👏🏻
This is rhe first video of Auri's that just made me sad from start to finish. Normally I'm sad for the people but happy they're getting help. But this one was just just so hopeless 😞 i hope they're able to fix or replace everything and the house is safe, but I can't see how that house is livable.
Those things can be replaced, but they definitely couldn't call someone in all that grime, I don't think anyone would've accepted as it was definitely a health hazard... It's definitely better now
I will be calling spiderwebs "forbidden cotton candy" from now on
I watch a Japanese channel and one guy named Natsuki called cobwebs "spider trash!" 😂
I love your videos so much. I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s and I am a somewhat reformed hoarder (I used to be a junk and paper mache artist who made props for tv shows, but my obsession with keeping stuff, and my disorganised nature hurt my relationships and got me into trouble with my landlords). Being able to keep my home clean and tidy after decades of grime and chaos has changed my life. I love that you give people the opportunity for a fresh start, without judgement. If u ever run out of places in Florida and Europe, and start cleaning in the UK, I would love to help🙂
You are amazing for not giving up and not judging the man owning the house but helping him!
She did give up, if you watched the video you will see she left most of the house in a mess filth and dirty! She has cleaned worst dirty and messier houses and then gives up on helping the poor father and son , she lies to everyone in all her videos that she loves the dirtiest and the messiest houses to clean and as you see she can't even clean this house!
In the state the house was in, there is no way a repair man would even work on it. Now that it's clean, perhaps they can get a plumber and electrician in. This is not a fail. If the man really loves that property even with all the issues and wants to continue living there, more power to him. Great job for helping Auri, you're an inspiration! There's still a lot to do, but sometimes starting can be so overwhelming. You got the ball rolling in the right direction. :)
Not me spending the last 3 hours refreshing my TH-cam, checking if Sunday's update on last weeks video was up yet 🤫 Love everything you do Auri! Even the best cleaner in the world have her limits! ❤
You did amazing work! I can’t imagine what it’s been like for that young man, growing up in this place. You made it livable, more hygienic, and more comfortable. Thank you for doing the lords work
It's a wonder that at -20C outside, the water didn't freeze in the pipes and burst them open. Those faucet perma-leaks probably saved them.
The old man probably did that on purpose when he couldn't afford a new heater and everything else started to break down too. They don't have any money, that's for sure...
AURI! That’s not a fail, that is a kind woman doing what she offered to do. You aren’t a fairy godmother like in the fairy tales, just a wonderful human who cares. Most people would have run away from that house. Other professionals refused. You didn’t. You also did fantastic work. My good wishes for the boy and the dog.
The whole place should be condemned. The fact that the owner wants to return there shows me that he is incapable of making rational decisions and looking after himself.
I hope the son can permanently live elsewhere.
You did your best with what you had Auri, and it looks 100 times better than it did.
I think the father could benefit from living in an assisted-living facility, it would take the burden of caring for a house off of his shoulders and allow him to focus on getting better mentally.
Fabulous job ❤ I feel so bad for the son. Hope they fix the home for him.
You are a frickin saint trying to clean that place. Unbelievable.
Auri, you tried your best!! That's all you can do. I guess that some houses are beyond repair.
I think if there’s a job you should have refused it was this one. It looks like a tear down or gut job.
@kimmy0868 👍
Well, the video has more than 100K views in just the first 2 days. I would say that makes the cleaning worth it, for Auri
@@gewurztramina Yeah, I really liked to watch her channel, now it feels icky and I probably won't watch anymore.
The 17-year-old and dog living there needed it, though. They still shouldn't be living there, but at least they can walk around easier and maybe store some edible food in that kitchen. And that 17-year-old will know what it's like to live in a cleanish environment now.
I love your accent and even when you mispronounce a word its adorable. Youre the sweetest lady and you are so good to help people. Some people wouldnt clean that for a million dollars. Youre an earth angel.
Honestly, I wonder if this boy has any social media or any way to contact him. I wish I could talk to him because damn, I feel so much sympathy
OMG! Its a total loss. You are incredible trying to clean.
Love your videos,Auri!😍God bless!🙏💝