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Hey Beautiful People! My house was trashed by my standards. This is definitely an extreme cleaning motivational clean with me video. I know my basement is a mess, but guys give me a break because I'm trying with work and motherhood. Hope you enjoy!
My name is Shyvonne (Sha-Von). I'm a mother of 6 amazing kids. I'm currently married, but Hubby and I are separated and live in two separate homes (TMI). I love having a big family and wouldn't trade it for the world. I have 5 daughters and 1 son, ages 20-5. My son is 12 and the twins are 5. As a big family, we have so much to do and get done in the day so this is a glimpse into our one of our evening routines. I hope you enjoy.
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This is what people want to see...REAL disaster...REAL cleaning..because with kids...things turn left really fast...tell the babies they did a great job...God bless!
Maybe try putting a table down there to keep the baskets off of the floor. Great team work ! Don’t be embarrassed! We all have different struggles!
A table is a great idea! Like a card table but the longer one that folds in half, they are usually white!
A tip for dirty clothes. Buy garbage cans with tops. On the top write in big letters on each one. Whites, Darks, Colors. I also marked one with dress clothes. These become a clothes hampers... get the BIG Garbage Cans. Don’t go small. Then do rounds for each for example on Monday is all white days. All the white clothes in that garbage laundry can gets washed dried and put alway in everyone’s draws. Then on Tuesdays it’s color clothes day etc...you get the idea. This will make your life better... good luck
Aweeeeesome. Such a great idea!!
Thanks for that tip @ Kim Duncan
Yess!! Why have I NEVER thought of this!
Great ideas!
Wowww...what a great idea!!! Im omw to Wal-Mart!!!
Thanks!!!
Does anyone else watch these cleaning videos and gets super motivated to clean your home top to bottom? Thank you for sharing. Your kids are sweet helping you clean up.
All you need is some shelving to help get things off the floor, try the garage shelves. Some paint,and more light, and exterminator will make things better. I hate bugs too!
Ashley i was thinking the same, but that basement is/has damp paint wil come right of Love from Amsterdam
DryLoc paint for basement walls. The yellow is so pretty and looks like creamed butter. I live underground and we used it on our 2nd bedroom, concrete walls. Then yes some rubbermaid shelving units. Brighten it up and organize. Laundry baskets marked whites, lights, darks, towels...anything to save time when doing laundry.
@@peggynorton5145 yellow paint look bright
Kilzs paint will help with the mold and ventilation or dehumidifier for the root cause.
Alia Guerin no we have a whole living room lmao
I love how you keep it real! I've watched many other cleaning videos of other people and their "disasters" look staged. Yours looks like real life messes. I think your honesty is the best. I just subscribed to your channel the other day. Now I'm going to binge watch all your videos. Love your end results and how you get your kids involved with the cleaning process. Keep up the great work! Blessings to you and your family!
A dehumidifier will keep the dampness and mustyness away. Or, just run a fan in that area to keep air moving.
Yes!!
I have water comes in my basement downstairs and I bought me a humidifier so it works wonders I love it that smell goes away is suck up all the more stitches in the air I just love it I don't know what to say you ought to get to 1 smile
Yes ventilation is very important for health reasons.
I had a basement like that. We had a dehumidifier and it helped.
I love how the whole family works together
It is lovely to see the way your whole family works together on different projects. What a great lesson for kids to learn.
And your displaying your children in a positive way. I love it!
I love how you involve your children are in your projects. It really pays off because they will be able to organize their own spaces as adults due to your great example. A dehumidifier would dry this space right up and keep the musty smell away. You could run the dehumidifier tube right to the drain in the floor. I think it would be a game changer for the space.
I'm so glad to see you showing and teaching your kids how to clean up the basement and also how to do the laundry. These are life skills that they can use forever. You are also teaching them responsibility. Thanks for the positive motivation.
Thanks Marilyn, Yes, they need to know this stuff and they will be doing their own laundry. I will do the twins laundry only.
Walmart has this paint that has a mold protector in it. It’s a sealant and is perfect for that.
I applaud you for teaching your children the goodness you feel after all is clean .Your energy motivates me.Thank you,. You are a great mom.
What’s it called?
Sheneitra Howard Kilz
artencie thanks
I just love you! Your such a good mom and down to earth woman! ♥️ I love your videos.
Awe, thanks so much Michelle! I really appreciate that. I try to be the best mom and person and I can be and just be real. Thanks so much for watching.
I agree...
you are a good Mom that is there for your kids and teaching life skills. On a silly note I love how you pronounce “Home DepO”. Lol
That was epic!!! I am happy for you!!! I understand your fear. Great job on confronting your fear and being a great example of perseverance for your children. God bless you and yours 💕.
This was SO satisfying to watch! You rock girl!
Thanks Anna! I was so embarrassed by this basement I almost didn't post the video. Thanks for not judging.
@@ShyvonneMelanieTV Never EVER be embarrassed! Thats why it's a CLEANING video. I don't like watching clean spaces be cleaned or maintained. I like transformations. Keep up the great work mama!
You are doing such good jobs all over the house. PLEASE DO A BASEMENT MAKEOVER AS WELL! When it ll look like a room perhaps you ll take it as a room, not thinking about basement anymore. Keep up the good work!
We had the same type of walls in our house when we moved in 15 years ago. My husband is in waterproofing for a company. There is something that you can buy called Drylock. It comes in a gallon just like paint. It rolls on real thick. you could do it on your floor and your walls and it will help with some of the water leakage. It’s not 100% waterproof but it does help a lot. I hope this helps.
Thanks so much!
Good job😂Just a few thoughts and this is no judgement- but after you clean up down there u can spray with some bleach , let it dry out n paint with some kilt paint either use plastic bins with tops or get some storage shelving. Also I suggest you get the washer and dryer off the floor as u said it flood down there an that will rust out your machines👍🏽! I used to have an old basement like yours a little kill paint helped so much and shelving went a long way! Good job tho
Terry Norman thanks Terry. What should I put under the machines?
They are called laundry pedestals! Maybe you can find someone in your area selling them for cheap!
Thanks I’m gonna check. Thanks!
Shyvonne Melanie TV - you may not be able to use the laundry pedestals , and if not- you could get @4-6 cinder blocks or some type of bricks , 3/4 inch wood cuts for both the size of ur washer n dryer and have them placed on those. At least they would b off the floor just in case of flooding. I know the pedestal s are mostly for front load washers/ dryers. Hope this helps😊👍🏽
@@ShyvonneMelanieTV crates, from lowes, or any building supply. You said you married, separated, ask his and your sons help for repair down there, Just a thought. No judgements. You work so hard that's all. Twins, so cute. All the kids are.
Consider getting a sump pump. It'll required somehow rearranging the machines, but dry basement.
My basement was like yours, I recently painted the wall bright white and got those locking tiles that are off the floor a bit. It made it so much more pleasant to be down there, less creepy, lol.
I love watching your channel. I am going back through some because I feel like I can relate. We dont have mansions, just real people taking care of a real home
Basements creep me out too lol when I bought my house I specifically asked for no basements, not my thing 🤷🏻♀️ I can’t wait for you to be blessed with a new home (I saw in a comment you are currently renting) ♥️ anywho, some bleach & new paint will do wonders
Get a dehumidifier, it will definitely get rid of the moisture, because you don't want black mode. 🤗
I would put your washer and dryer up on pallets in case you get water on the floor. You could do shelving similar to what you did on your patio, with painted cinderblocks and wood planks.
I’m so glad you are showing this. The before and after. Great job mom. This is very important to have the family in helping. Put some drylok on the walls, get a dehumidifier and some utility shelves from HD or Lowes.
Just came across your channel, I love this so real! Remind me of my house can definitely relate. I’ll be here when you do your vlog on the purchase and tour of your new home 😉 these words stand strong!
Amen!!! Gonna watch all her videos and let the ads play so sis can get her money!!!!!
@@Healedhomegirl , yes I am too. Every little bit helps.
I really like how you get your kids to help with every project
Mother you are Wonderful!! Great Job Family - Real Team Work! Love seeing the Son of the house help the ladies of the house...We need more of this. Thank you family:)
Looks like mine sweety. ❤️ Im going to chance it tomorrow. Thanx for a great video 💋 i dont like basement too.
I’m really proud of your children. They show that they care and are so good about helping. Yes they made the mess as kids will do, but you show them how to fix it and you didn’t get angry. A wonderful example of harmony. Your patience is awesome. What a family! I love watching y’all.
Paint it and put you some shelves and storage and make it look nice thats all
Same
Yes, i agree the paint help keep bugs away. Even tiles would be great.
I wouldn't do that if it's not a forever house sure maybe buy some spray paint and go over the walls but I'd just honestly throw up a foldable table off the ground or high shelves since it floods to put your baskets and clothes in. I'd also pick up some crates or center blocks to out your washer and dryer on since it does flood in there to extend their life and not rust or ruin the bottoms.
Right my housing management office had to paint mine .The city inspectors made them. Even tho my basement bigger than hers it should be scraped and painted every 5 years at least.
Inspired me to clean up everything in my home, great job Shyvonne!
U just need some tables to get the baskets off the floor n metal shelve rack to put ur detergent n stuff on
Good job, I would put a metal shelving unit up and a long work table to get the clothes off the floor in case it floods again along with painting the walls and floor if need be. My hat goes off to you and the kids for your hard work. Awesome spirit.
Your such an awesome mom! I like the way you guys cleaned the basement as a team. I would suggest getting some type of metal shelves for the soap and other products. Also, you mention on previously videos you are considering moving the kitchen table out of the kitchen. Perhaps you can move the table in the basement and use it as a folding station or to keep the baskets off the floor. Also, to help with storage in the kitchen, purchase a small island with shelves at the bottom to store items and the top part would help as a work station. I love your channel. Period!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much. Yes, I plan to move the table to the basement. I appreciate you. I'm still afraid of the basement. LOL!
Great video as always. I have an unfinished basement and yes it's a pain. I clean it regularly now. But when I first moved into this house it was a train wreck. I grew up in a house with a beautiful finished basement, then moved into a townhouse with no basement. I recommend keeping it dry, sweeping the floor and try to stay on top of the laundry and no cardboard boxes on plastic containers for storage.
Hey....great job!! 👍🏾 Go on Amazon and order some food grade Diatomaceous Earth. It comes in powder form. You use it like boric acid only it works wayyyyy better. Put it down in your basement, (or anywhere else in your home), for bugs. Just make sure, of course, that it's out of the way, in corners, along walls, behind your washer and dryer, etc. This powder dries out bugs exoskeletons, and you will see IMMEDIATE results!! When you're putting it down make sure you're wearing a mask because you don't want to breathe in any backlash (smoke/dust) from the powder but once it's down, it's totally safe to breathe, that's why you get the "food grade version" which by the way, can also be used for many health benefits! Hope this helps.
Girl I dont blame you for throwing everything away I'm the same way lol is tht mold on your walls in the corner? Please get tht checked out
Please get rid of the mold it is dangerous .A folding table. and a tier stand would be great for organization.
You have my admiration. I could never get my daughter to help me do anything around the house. You are a super mom.
Your kids are so precious, you are raising some beautiful people! May God keep blessing all your pouring into them 🙏♥️
I hate our basement too. 😩😩, nope that's his domain. I don't keep anything but my bike there... Haven't cycled that bike for 4 years😂😂😂😂
This should be you next project. Turning the basement into a non creepy laundry center lol. Paint with anti mold paint. Get the huge round garbage bins for the laundry clothes. The wire shelves for laundry detergent and extra cleaning supplies and bins for decor pieces that are not being used at the moment. A industrial/commercial or outdoor rug. I hate basements too but that basement has soooo much potential
Girl, i love your realness.. I see moms on here with "spotless" homes.. My house is never clean.. Household of 7 here.. We got 5 crazy kids.
Yall did an awesome job!!
Hi Shyvonne, I have a cellar just like yours. I live in a Victorian house which has a damp problem. I have to store everything in plastic tote boxes otherwise it’s going to go mouldy. You did an amazing job by the way. Love to you and your family.💖
Thanks Marion! You are correct. I was surprised to see the mold on the pillows that were completely dry. The basement is very damp and creepy, Ugh!
Never ever ever have clothes on floor that's were spiders and centipedes love to be...
I saw a youtube where they had flooding. They put all the boxes they had on pallets. Shelving would look good in that corner between them. I don't know where you get the energy.
Paint it a bright color and let the kids do art work on the walls .. ❤️♥️🌹🌺
It is nice you shared an important day, and the children are learning , plus they are the cutest helpers! Thank you for being real... life is harder to keep up for some of us. I have been injured and can only do a bit here, rest and a bit later. My family is just now after 6 years, being able to get more cleaning done than just a few dishes or laundry. I will forever be grateful for my daughter and husband taking care of me,I still need help,but slowly our home is getting clean. Prayers to you all!
I had a basement that always water o. The FL/ sooooo you get a cheep table an keep your baskett. On top of the table ...also put your washer/dryer on a couple of crates that that will keep them safe.
Use paint on walls for basement keep things off floor. Praying for a better home. For u and your lovely children u train them well. GOD BLESS
You have really good kids! Working in an area that is unpleasant and they continue to push on. Great job!! Guess my next purchase thought would be to get some Rubbermaid shelves and put the clothes baskets on the shelves off the floor.
Just a tip, I had a friend who was an exterminator and I have spiders in the fall. He told me to put those sticky traps around the basement to catch the spiders and such, it worked and if your basement floods, just put new ones down when it dries and your good to go. Plus peppermint oil is great too, all are non-toxic. Looks great, you all worked hard. Take care and God Bless!
And a radio for some singing and dancing to keep your mind off the creepy basement.
My daughter gets hysterical about bugs too.She too passed it along to her children. I never liked bugs,but snakes oh now I'm feeling nervous just talking about them suckers 😬👀
I don't like basements either but my washer and dryer are down there too!! Oh I be so creeped out as well
Monique, I didn't even want to look up. I was like just stay focused and get the task done. I was seriously like, kill it and keep it moving. LOL!
Same here. Swear, it's a struggle. 😪
Great job I had to tackle my basement recently wasn’t easy. Y’all put in team work and got it all ✅
Oh how many of us can relate to a home turned disaster. Kids can always turn a blind eye to a mess. You and the kiddos did a great job. God Bless You
Shyvonne, I feel the same about basements, they kinda creep me out. Two suggestions: 1) Put a small portable radio down there in a safe spot high up away from the floor/water. When you go down there, bring one of the kids, play the radio and it makes it more cheerful while you do laundry 2) Buy a couple boxes of Seven Mule team Borax at Walmart in the detergent aisle. If you sprinkle a line of Borax on the basement floor along the walls, it will keep out & kill the bugs! Roaches, ants, spiders will stay away or die if they walk thru. It's safe to use around your kids, but it keeps bugs away! You could also sprinkle a little in the bottoms of your trash can and laundry baskets to keep bugs out, and it's good for your clothes. Plus it smells fresh. Great job down there; you are teaching your kids well! You're a model mother! 🌻🌻🌻
Girl I just love; you're so honest u show us every thing from clean to finish; I truly appreciate that, go girl you're truly an inspiration.
You'll did an AWESOME JOB!..
Thanks Neicy! I put it off way too long.
Hi SHYVONNE I loved the video and how your interact with your kids cleaning and helping with their homework also get you a couple of cans I KILZ paint and put it on the basement wall's maybe it'll stop some of the flooding in the basement.
Thanks Cynthia! That is a good idea. I will keep you informed.
Great Suggestion💕💕~ But Its NOT HER HOME~It's the Landlords Sole Responsibility To Fix Those Leaks in The Basement & Anywhere Else In The Home~*Before they are ALL SICK WITH MOLD!~ Praying For The Entire Family~🙏🙏
Yes that paint works great for mildew and mold!
I Looooved this vid!!! So many "Yaaassses" while watching. I too hate basements, love before & afters and love that you have the kiddies helping. Thx & keep'em coming, Girl.
How amazing that you are taking on all of these projects! My big project this summer: the attic! Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️
Girl you clean like me. I loved what you did with your backyard. It was the first of your videos I watched. You are doing a great job. 🕷🦟🐜🐝 don't like them either.😁
This was a little funny no one wanted to really touch anything even with gloves on! Great job💕! Team work makes the dream work!
That's how I used to feel about my laundry room! So I painted everything.
Is there a part 2 really wanted to see how it turned out ...btw the kids are awesome helpers👍
Hi Shyvonne,
You and the kids did an awesome job in the basement. Just a suggestion, to get rid of bugs, try a few drops of peppermint oil in a spray bottle. Works like magic! To get ahead on laundry if you have a lot at one time, try going to a laundromat to wash n dry more than one load at a time. I have a washer n dryer at home, but I go to the laundromat to wash up my throws, comforters, and blankets. A product called “Kiltz” at Home Depot or Lowe’s will brighten and take away the damp musty smell in the basement. Love your videos, as always TFS!! Love you guys. 🥰
Thanks Dee Banks! Great suggestion on the peppermint and the laundromat. I've done that a couple of times with the laundromat because it does help. I will try the Kiltz product as well. I just need the bugs to lessen. I have a dehumidifier, but it doesn't really help if you ask me.
I like how everyone worked together. I use to live in a house with a basement , my washer and dryer down there too. I wouldn't go to the basement unless someone was home.
I agree; basements are terrifying! But I am always impressed with your energy and your kids' willingness to help!
A suggestion for bugs try this product "Gordon's Permethrin 10 insect spray. It works great. My husband had to fine something to kill bugs so he could have some peace. Cause I will have a fit if I see a bug in my home anywhere. Be Blessed ❤❤❤Viv
Hi Shavonne,. I understand not wanting to go in the basement, they can be creepy. But, can you ask the landlord, if you are renting to paint it. That would make a world of difference. Then it will not look so creepy. My opinion, just a thought. I hope you get satisfaction with your endeavors. I will pray for you and your family. God is with you and your children. I love your channel.
Thanks Naomi! I will ask him, but I don't think it will get done to be honest. Right now, I'm doing everything I can to save and save so that we can buy our own home. I pray that everything goes according to plan, but I'm being patient.
@@ShyvonneMelanieTV your a wonderful mum the best God bless you
You sound just like me I do not like going in my basement at all I refuse to get a washer and dryer down there I rather take my clothes to the laundry mat I only see basements on the lifetime movies and it’s not good
You need 2 washer and dryers!!! Shelves/cabnets for bottles.Tall slorting bins for cloths. I keep 4 big plastic laundry baskets from walmart, in basement to sort cloths. Everyone brings their basket in and sorts into dark, lights & whites. We do laundry every day to keep up. Good job everyone!!!
Enjoy watching you. Like your music too. You are real life....I always think, boy I wish she'd come clean my house. I watch mostly on TV so don't get to comment. One comment, you have that great dining room so I'd get rid of that table in the kitchen and put some cabinets, storage there in that corner, maybe something with a small surface on a part that might pull up and down with a couple stools. Really like the house. I feel same as you about raw basements.
Thanks Happy in Harned! I think I'm going to get rid of that table. I like having it there, but like you said, it isn't needed and more storage will go a long way.
Great job here!! Fantastic teamwork! This is gonna sound silly but I was afraid of basements too...until I hung Christmas lights all over!🤗 You can use clear lights or multi color...whatever you like - but there’s something so comforting about Christmas lights that it makes it less scary, lol! Some fun lights & a folding table and that’ll be a real pleasant space to do laundry in! Anyway, love this video - a REAL disaster we all face, not just picking up a few toys or dishes like most of these videos...no this the is REAL MOTIVATION I need!! This IS my house!! Thx so much for sharing!! Love seeing those beautiful babies!!🤗💓💙xoxo
Make it colorful with shelves and a colorful chair and pillows paint bright colors When you go down stairs have good music playing.
Hey doll love your channel. I feel the same about basements☺️A friend of mine put drop cloths around her walls and lamps. I have even seen people use shower curtain. Also a rubber Matt on the floor would help. This may helped to warm it up. Anyway love y’all 😘
Great job mom and kids. Humidiphyer, bleach ,White paint ,table and standing shelves .Moving forward don't bring laundry down there unless your doing it right away to prevent any further damage to garments.Beautiful family
you need some shelves for your basement to put the detergents and stuff. great job, that's what we call a teamwork
You have what it takes. Can’t wait to see part 2.
Hi Shyvonne; you can buy some Kilz and use on those walls; I understand completely about creepy crawley bugs; I HATE THEM ALL OF THEM, Way to Go!
Love ur videos as always, them storage shelves will help, saves things being on floor, I’m petrified of spiders x
Good to see the kids helping out. You do too much on your own. Great video.
You guys should be careful. If your basement floods (even if it's not that often) you probably have black mole down there. Those spores can spread throughout the house and make everyone sick over time.
This video in 3 words.....
Motivation Determination Inspiration
I found your channel a couple of days ago and I have subscribed to your TH-cam channel.
You are so motivating and real!
I really identified with your basement video!!! And hopefully it will motivate me to tackle my basement and laundry room.
Thank you for sharing!
Hello 👋 for I am watching your video. And I remember experiencing something like this when my kids were little. We all feared the basement.. So I decided to buy a metal, sturdy shelving unit. But, when I put together the last shelf we didn’t include it. This way if the water rises it wouldn’t get to the clothes or our stuff.
And the extra shelf we got some sturdy metal hinges and created a shelf on the wall..
We didn’t place anything to heavy on it but, I did put the detergent and fabric softener each in a light weight container with a cover.. This most definitely worked so much better.
Anyways that’s all I wanted to share with you.
It’s always a pleasure seeing you..
The other day my granddaughter Isabella and I watched you together virtually she just turned 8 years old. My son Brandon is in the Military and at the moment they have sent him away on a job. So since I’m unable to travel this is how I spend my quality time with her.. 🥰❤️
THANK YOU 😊
You should do a basement makeover video 😀I WOULD LOVE TO SEE TO WATCH IT😜
I absolutely hate basements as well. My two older children help out with laundry as much as they can but sometimes they just be rushing to get it done. Also there are like 5 sets of steps to get to the basement. My grandmother owns a two family duplex. We have the top two levels, shes on the first floor and then there is the basement. There's no way I'm walking up and down all the steps with baskets of clothes.
Sagen, exactly! I think my kids were scared and rushing and doing a poor job with the clothes and then the basement disaster happened. I agree with all the steps too. LOL!
Is that mold on the wall. They have something for that at Lowe’s. We don’t have a basement in Dallas, but someone told me some homes in Dallas do have basement.
Adorable kids! And I felt that when you were wiping the sweat from your forehead. I felt it in my soul.
If you buy a couple cans of quality cement paint in white and paint the walls and floor, it will look A LOT cleaner and A LOT less creepy. I had a basement like that once and the change/refresh is crazy good.
You clean the wall with boric acid bleach an dawn to get the mold off an keep.it awsy add some paint with primer. As well DYI THE BASEMENT
Omigosh! Your baby girls are so adorable! “I. See. The. Frog. On. The. Log.” So, so cute. Takes me back to when my boys were that age. Such a precious time! Love your videos! You’re such a good mum! 🥰❤️
Definitely suggest a dehumidifier for your basement. It will help with the moisture. And for the walls, clean with bleach, allow to dry then paint with Kilz (you can find at most hardware stores and even Walmart) to help keep the mold from coming through.
See i love seeing some true videos of real life.. My laundry room has looked this way a few times.. With 8 kids there is never ending of laundry to fo. Plus all my cleaning products i collect.. Its great seeing how involved your babies are. Team work!!!
I have my washer and dryer on pallets with a piece of cardboard on top of the pallets. You also need a de-humidifier down there. There are dehumidifiers out there that shut off when the bucket gets full. Good Luck!
Cindy Duff You can also run a little hose from the dehumidifier to the drain in the floor, that way it will keep on running and you won’t have to empty it.
I got those shelves that are used in the garage for all my basement storage. And kept most everything in the Rubbermaid tubs with sealed lids.
Now i dont have kids i am not a mother BUT i want 6 kids, and this gives me a good idea, i commend u fo being a great mom for ur kids and the way u nurture them and teach them responsibility!!! I cant wait to have kids of my own someday