VAN EXTREME DECLUTTER 🚘Messy To Minimal TOTAL TRANSFORMATION

VAN EXTREME DECLUTTER 🚘Messy To Minimal TOTAL TRANSFORMATION | Minimalist MOM CAR TOUR ORGANIZATION

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Hello lovelies! Ok… let’s roll up our sleeves and tackle the dreaded MOM VAN!!! 😩 This Messy To Minimal Episode is a DOOZY!
Minimalism to our family means each item in our home (or vehicle) has a purpose and gets used regularly. It's less about the number of items and more about the function of each item and how it contributes to our home. Let me know if you enjoyed this video! I can't wait to take you through the rest of the house as declutter, re-organize and minimalize!
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@olliepop9601 4 жыл бұрын

It's true, our house CAN be sparkling when the van is a mess but only Natalie would expose herself and show us that there are things other than rooms that need cleaning. That's what I love about this channel and series.❤️❤️❤️ 🚘🚘🚘

@aprilschrock2181 Жыл бұрын

I love when your older videos show up that I never watched.

@Steffers788 4 жыл бұрын

Natalie oh my gosh I just saw your insta story about people’s negative reaction and unsubscribing! 😂😂😂 I hadn’t seen this video so popped over here to watch it! Girl this is almost EVERYONES car at some point when you have kids! 🤣🤣 Those people who gave you a hard time I’m assuming don’t have children 😂. This is probably the most relatable thing ever! Keep on shining!! ☀️☀️☀️☀️

@ottomorris8007 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but you can have kids and not have a vehicle that looks like a pig sty!

@mrsmimi22 3 жыл бұрын

I have 1 child and my car can get sooo gross! My front passenger floor is my personal trash can 🤣 from blowing my nose on tissue paper to snacks/food I’ve eaten, receipts anything!! 🤣 nobody should judge so hard on how people’s cars look like

@AmandaATXo.o 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I would often trim my toenails in the car. Debbie Downer otto morris is probably horrified :D

@OhiChicken 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most run-of-the-mill mom van! There's nothing especially disgusting about this one, you haven't seen gross until you watch videos from actual car detailers and/or with a chronic smoker who ONLY ever eats fast food.

@sydney6268 3 жыл бұрын

@@ottomorris8007 I think that's the point of her decluttering process. You CAN have an organized car with kids but, as the laws of entropy suggest, it's easier not to. So it's important to put an conscious effort into bettering your space and making it work for you and your family's needs and I don't think it's right to shame people who are being open about making that conscious effort.

@ThePearsalls 4 жыл бұрын

So good you did this. When I was in nursing school, we talked about how in so many car crashes, people are injured by projectiles like clutter/groceries /etc inside of a vehicle. I never even considered it! Now, I'm much more aware of what's hanging out in my truck.

@SighofreliefOrg 3 жыл бұрын

When my kids were little, I kept one basket of fresh library books. They kids were so excited to see what was new to be read in the car!

@UTDT06 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea!

@mamavanderploeg5127 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a little obsessed with keeping the car tidy. Its always grossed me out when I catch a glimpse of other peoples dirty cars so I've always kept mine tidy and detail it pretty regularly. I have 4 kids and I just make sure they don't take anything except one toy each into the van and then it gets taken out when we get back home. Whenever I detail the car I usually take the car seats apart and wash them too so I know everything is clean. We very rarely eat out so that's not usually an issue but we roadtrip at least 6 times a year so that's when it gets nasty and I always detail it when we get home again

@fabilous6703 4 жыл бұрын

I banned eating in the car and it has made such a big difference! Also everyone takes everything out when they leave the vehicle this way stuff doesn’t accumulate. And if there’s any trash we usually put it in the door pocket and take it out as we exit the vehicle or empty it while we pump gas. Simple habits that if they are implemented makes you feel so great about your vehicle ( even if it’s a junkier one) and makes the ride much more enjoyable! I’ve heard of people having a designated day of the week for cleaning out their car. I’m just finding that it’s a lot easier to just do it every time you exit the vehicle. If the kids bring a toy into the car they can leave the car with it. And it’s not good for the kids to learn boredom snacking. If we’re going somewhere locally they should be able to not starve to death getting them point A to point B. Even on short trips (3-4 hours) we don’t allow snacking. Water and that’s it! I have 6 kids and ever since I started implementing these simple principles my vehicle has stayed clean. I used to have a built up of messes prior to doing this. It’s well worth it. And it provides a mind shift to where you are not going to go back to the old ways. Try it!

@sheilas1283 3 жыл бұрын

Yes - kids and food in cars is not a good combo! 😂

@CH-yk1op 3 жыл бұрын

A friend with 6 kids told me she always had her kids carry “2handfuls” into the house because they have 2 hands and are going in anyway. Helps so much. Also, when I get gas now I throw out all trash. I have 2 minutes anyway, might as well use it. That has helped a lot!

@psymompa 3 жыл бұрын

Just taking out what was brought in the car is a great way to keep the car clean.

@suemadison2905 4 ай бұрын

@@psymompa😊

@melowely 4 жыл бұрын

This is real life 🙌🏻 I’m honestly relieved to see I’m not the only one whose car gets this bad. 😅 Between sand from the beach & playgrounds, food on the go, kids sticking things into crevices...it’s bound to happen. It always feels good when you do a big clean.

@janedoefinder 2 жыл бұрын

Im so glad that you were REAL and showed your life. Im looking for solutions. Folks dint show the before, so this was refreshing. Thank you

@charlissaberry2391 4 жыл бұрын

For real I'm loving your messy to minimal videos. I have a smaller size home like yours and seeing how you declutter/organize it helps me out extremely. I literally try to clean along with you in whatever area you are working on in the video! Your always my favorite youtuber/mother & family!

@anditooo 4 жыл бұрын

Your messy to minimal series inspired me to declutter every room of our home ♥️

@bethanyhornberger2566 4 жыл бұрын

I’m about to do this too! My baby will be with grandparents next week and I’m ready to tackle my whole house 💪

@mrs.lady.bird2 4 жыл бұрын

🚘🚘 A tip for old, too small diapers and pullups, if you only have a one for two extra, they make great emergency cleanup towels! We had a water cup spill at church, I couldn't get paper towels at that second, but I had an old diaper in the bottom of my purse #timetodecluttermypurse. I used the small diaper to clean up the mess and it was all good!

@brittanymiller123 4 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! I recently found a couple NB diapers & gave them to my 3 year old daughter for her baby dolls.

@sydneymason5284 4 жыл бұрын

Or if you shake a bottle of coffee on day two of a road trip and the top flies off 🤦🏻‍♀️. No cleaning supplies, no problem! Diapers to dry it up followed by baby wipes to clean residue off the dashboard.

@tinasowell7786 4 жыл бұрын

Bought my first brand new van when my kids were small. Only drank water in it because I did not want the spills and only ate cracker type food because it was easy to vacuum. I used scotch guard andarmor all on it every time I vacuumed it. I kept that van for almost 20 years (yes 20), and the interior was still absolutely perfect. I was anal about tire rotations and windshield wipers, and oil changes also. I loved that thing. Hauled a million kids, animals, groceries, bicycles, plants, atheletic equipment and anything else you can imagine.else. Took a bunch of trips. So many wonderful memories.

@hannahelise9717 4 жыл бұрын

Why is watching someone shampoo carpets the most satisfying thing 🤣 hello my friend from the hospital! 💙💙

@NatalieBennett 4 жыл бұрын

Praying for you!!!!

@morganborders3835 4 жыл бұрын

Same!

@JillianFlodstrom 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, so satisfying!

@OSarahKate 4 жыл бұрын

🤣 I was thinking the same thing! I love shampooing carpets just because it’s so satisfying! And wet vacuuming tile or hard surfaces = same! 😅

@stephaniemacerola8481 3 жыл бұрын

@@OSarahKate I hope you Feel better soon❤🦋

@amymchiang 4 жыл бұрын

We JUST cleaned out our minivan this weekend too! It hadn't been cleaned since before my 2.5 year old daughter was born!

@StephanieSmith-fd2dt Жыл бұрын

It’s may 2023 and I’m watching this to have some company while I clean out my minivan. 🎉 I’m using a Bissell PowerSteamer to get in all the little nooks and it’s super satisfying. Thanks for hanging out with me while I scrub!

@adriennehart7453 4 жыл бұрын

🚗 I loved this! It was sooo satisfying! The before... wow 😳🤣 I love how real you are. I’ve been a clean freak my whole life. Seriously, growing up I would clean the whole house so it comes really easy and natural for me. My biggest tip for the car is anytime you are getting gas or anywhere where there’s a trash can throw out all your trash right then and there... it’ll never pile up that way.

@CalledtoCultivate 4 жыл бұрын

I like keeping a plastic Target/Wal-Mart bag in my van as a trash bag. It helps keep garbage off the floor. 🤗

@annguglielmino8989 3 жыл бұрын

What struck me most is how young you are and how that was me once upon a time. There is no way I could do that today!😄 My kids will be 34, 36, 37 and 39 this year and I have a pretty good case of fibromyalgia and arthritis. NOT COMPLAINING! Feeling nostalgic.😊

@reneeari45 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for not being ashamed and showing us your van pre cleanse. My SUV is about the same if not worse. Trying to get some organization in that crap whole asap lol. Thanks again! 💖

@callmemarygalleval 4 жыл бұрын

I think your van was on the same "level" than your fridge... Equally satisfactory to watch too 🤤 Huge fan of your Messy to Minimal series🚘

@Kayla-ei4th 3 жыл бұрын

I am a fellow minimalist and messy car person! My house is second nature to keep tidy but my car gets out of hand, always been that way even before kids! Thinking today I’ll tidy it up and put useful things between the front seats instead of the nonsense that’s in there now!

@patwanner1781 4 жыл бұрын

I’m one of those people who watches car detailing (the detail geek) and loves it. I love detailing our cars and before we sold our motor home I detailed it and ended up with a very nice profit because it looked brand new. I love a clean vehicle.

@courtrobbins545 4 жыл бұрын

I love him too!

@heatherhiggins6905 2 жыл бұрын

With little kids and a large family the only way I've found to keep the car clean is whenever we get home EVERYTHING comes out of the car. I make it a habit to open the back door for the kids so I can glance in the floor and be like "hey, get your junk" lol

@donnawiseman9311 3 жыл бұрын

Been there, done that, too! 😅 when you have kids, that's how it goes. I appreciate your honesty. 🚗

@melissa.b 4 жыл бұрын

We don’t eat in the car, so that right there prevents a lot of trash and food mess. Secondly I put all trash, gum wrappers and gas receipts, in the bottom door pocket and throw it out whenever a handful is created.

@fabilous6703 4 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what we do!

@fabilous6703 4 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what we do!

@noellel.3406 4 жыл бұрын

I had to see what this whole van decluttering was about after watching/listening your Instagram stories. 😅 Yes, it was disgusting, but hello real life! You got it done, and it looks amazing. I’m sure it also motivated a lot of people who need to do that sort of cleaning. It had to have been extremely satisfying to deep clean the mats and carpet... it was very satisfying and therapeutic for me to watch anyway. 😂

@doyourememberanna 4 жыл бұрын

when I was in high school my car was always a mess, but sometime in the last several years I just decided to make it a habit to bring everything inside with me when I was done in the car. So my car stays really clean now. However, I only have one child so far, that definitely makes it easier!

@annettemarquez8934 3 жыл бұрын

I would go crazy in your van, but props to you for cleaning it. My car never looks like this even after having a 2 year old. We constantly remove the car seat, vacuum crumbs and clean any stains. Hopefully this is the beginning of taking care of your car and model that for your babies. Thanks for sharing.

@rachelhaywood833 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's because i don't own my car (I drive my mom"s but she's the same way) but I don't keep hardly anything in my car--maybe an umbrella, some kleenex, the snow brush, and a reusable shopping bag---but everything that comes into the car with me leaves when I get home! I know, not practical for some people, but it also makes vacuuming the car a lot easier when I choose to do that.

@kourtneyrahn3935 4 жыл бұрын

Rachel Haywood easier said than done with kids lol

@blissfulbudgets7415 4 жыл бұрын

This is what we do too now, it’s much easier now that my kids are older and they can grab their things. (8&5)

@thelyonfamily1456 Жыл бұрын

I have a farm truck…. Which is also my personal vehicle. I’m also a SAHM.. My truck has been through hell. The only time I deep clean my truck is when I go out of town, or when I get tired of the chaos. My house on the other hand is always spec and span. 😬 I have to definitely make some changes.

@cortneyglasco3212 3 жыл бұрын

Girl my car has always been a hot mess! So glad I watched this so I can go take care of mine now! Love watching your videos!💜

@brendapuryer 4 жыл бұрын

I have always enjoyed a clean car. My husband and I pay for a membership to our local car wash with free vacuums/spray/towels. We run through every week at least once and vacuum/clean the interior as needed. Every 3 months or so, we both go together and really clean it out moving seats, getting the back windows, etc. It is so nice! Good job! Hope you get to enjoy it for awhile. 😊

@allieemarriieeee 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video and being so real and honest! It is so hard to keep a vehicle clean with kids, and you pretty much have to have someone watch your kids to be able to dedicate that much time to decluttering it. Love you and your videos as always!

@ahmadbelal14 4 жыл бұрын

You can keep a muffin liner in the cup holder to catch any crumb or dust particles and replace when required. It's much easier that way.

@katherinekerber2953 3 жыл бұрын

that is a genius idea!!! omg i’m using that

@jessicabrown7276 4 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend a car trash bag on the back of a head rest that the kids can reach. Also the rule I had growing up and now use for my son is whatever you bring in the car, you take out of the car and only 1 toy and 1 lovey allowed (depending on length of trip). If you need to hang these use carabiners to clip them on the back of headrests in the trunk area.

@brooklynnwhite3074 4 жыл бұрын

My dad instituted a rule when we were younger so that before we could go back in the house, we had to collect all our garbage and anything we brought in with us. He also tried to ban eating in the car but it wasn't always practical so it didn't stick too much.

@SJ0510 4 жыл бұрын

Take everything out when you leave the vehicle. You’re more likely to clean your purse out more often than a car. Also do a quick once over for trash while you pump gas. There’s always a trash can. :) if you ever have time to kill waiting in the car, grab a baby wipe and wipe down surfaces. They are great for everything. Haha

@NatalieBennett 4 жыл бұрын

Sarah Jane such good tips! Thank you, Sarah Jane!!

@katiethomas5889 4 жыл бұрын

That makes sense, clean as you go.

@sulmaoropeza7848 4 жыл бұрын

🚘 i do the same. Also, when we get home from our drives we get everything out and make my children bring their things and trash. I can’t stand a stinky ca. Very sensitive to bad odors since all my 4 pregnancies.

@SimplyBeautiful516 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I have recently started to do these and what a difference just a few cleaning habits can make!!

@averagejosephine5544 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I always do a quick trash dump when I fill my car. It helps so much! But I still have plenty of kids shoes and clothes and toys from our toddler. He immediately takes his shoes off when in the car, and my oldest always leaves a sweatshirt.

@heathermacaluso8938 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely try & keep our van as clean as possible with 4 little ones. Something that has helped us was to bring everything inside time we get back home. The kids gather all toys they brought with us and any trash as well.

@manisymone8622 2 ай бұрын

This van has some clever storage! I love it. I am not very on top of my car. Usually, my trunk would suffer with all the junk, but I do not allow food being consumed in the car. Of course, there are times when we must, but if it can be eaten outside or at home, then we will wait till we get outside or home.

@morganunraveled 4 жыл бұрын

watching you shampoo the carpets was the most satisfying!!!

@NatalieBennett 4 жыл бұрын

I know!!! I LOVE editing that part!

@Tygrysku-penny 3 жыл бұрын

Did this yesterday, 37 weeks pregnant. I’ve been doing a weekly clean out as a fun outing for the kids throughout the summer. We have a car so not nearly a fair comparison but it felt good to scrub the floor mats and get the crumbs up.

@angelbary1589 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video soo much! Our routine is every time we get out of our van we take everything out that we brought. I have a small bin for trash that I empty whenever we get back home and a small bin for toys. We have three kiddos too so they can pick a few toys on long drives and take a blanket with them if they’d like which is their favorite thing but when we get home that comes inside with them. I vacuum our van out once a month because we also allow snacks and it can quickly add up. Thank you for sharing! Love your family!

@MOTHCAT3o4 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching but man the dirty van gave me such anxiety 😂 I’m crazy about keeping my van clean so I was horrified lol It looks awesome finished though!

@madilynmaclellan 4 жыл бұрын

So I heard your Instagram stories about people unsubscribing because of how “awful” this before was, before I had actually watched the video myself. I don’t know what I was expecting, but it was it was very anticlimatic! 😂 I thought to myself “oh that’s it?!” 🤣🤪ANYONE who commented rude things about your van clearly doesn’t have children!!! My ONE child makes a mess like this herself 😅

@CoriHeart 3 жыл бұрын

Why do people do this. So sad.

@Stevie37 3 жыл бұрын

Nowhere NEAR as bad as the things I've seen on auto detailing channels on YT.

@ottomorris8007 3 жыл бұрын

It is possible to have kids AND to have a clean car. I had 4 boys and my mini van NEVER looked like that because I had certain rules, like, no food in the car and if you brought it in you took it out or I tossed it etc. I also set the example and did not trash my car with any of my own stuff. Sorry, but being a parent is not an excuse for such a mess. As a parent you set the example and your kids will follow. If you treat your things well and set that example your kids will follow...if you treat your things like crap then your kids will follow that example as well.

@mrsmimi22 3 жыл бұрын

otto morris ok PERFECT MOM 🙄 she’s such a horrible mom for having a messy car

@daisybuchanan5378 3 жыл бұрын

I’d rather have a messy car and be kind and supportive like Natalie. Natalie, I tried keeping my van clean too, but it really didn’t get better until I drastically limited what could come in, and made sure to bring everything in every time. Keep at it !

@thewadsquad 3 жыл бұрын

Omg. I die. I feel normal. haha My van is my Achilles heel. I am forever cleaning it and it is never clean. When you pulled out that breast pump I felt that.

@kathleenvanzyl 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this clean declutter I know a lot of people who have shockingly messy cars. Some hints for keeping it clean always have an old carrier bag available to take all rubbish out after every trip. I used to have several nicely packed in the boot (trunk) to quickly grab when getting the kids out of the car and I used to fill it with everything that did not belong in the car. Once inside I’d empty the bag and put things away or through out rubbish returning the bag the next time I went anywhere. I’d do a quick clean inside once a week to maintain the cleanliness. Hope this helps... K xxx

@liliancreekmore2502 4 жыл бұрын

Love how sincere you are and how real you keep it. We’re all a work in progress. Really enjoying messy to minimal 🚗

@21earlthepearl 4 жыл бұрын

The shampooing was the most satisfying thing I've seen in awhile. May need to invest in a shampooer at some point. And now feel very motivated to clean out my car! We drive a small hatchback and it always feels so full of stuff, but it's mostly essential like the stroller, a roadside emergency kit, blanket, tire pump, and gas can. At least I can take care of all the things that build up like kids' clothes and toys, sand, and crumbs...SO many crumbs.

@joannfarrell5932 4 жыл бұрын

This motivates me so much But can you do a house tour and update of everything when you’re completely done cleaning pls🚘🚘🚘🚘🚘🚘

@pamelamaurer2076 4 жыл бұрын

I am someone who has to have a clean car always. I have 3 children (they are in college and older now) but even when they were young I kept my car clean. It is a bit of an obsession. I would go to the local free vacuums and vacuum the car even when they were in their car seats. Also every day I brought in everything from the car that didn’t belong there. I still do that. I find it is easier to do a little bit each day than to let it build up and have an overwhelming mess. You did a great job on your car detailing. Hopefully you can maintain it and won’t get too bad. Good luck

@nikitamickan 4 жыл бұрын

I've been loving this series and it's given me some real motivation to keep my room tidy and decluttered. Thank you so much, Natalie!

@laurenandray5006 4 жыл бұрын

I just cleaned out my car yesterday and it looked very similar to this! Thank you for sharing REAL life! Being a mom is messy! Love your channel don’t ever stop being your real self!

@tayloroneal4801 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being SO real and relatable. I can tell you right now my van has gotten just like this. It's tough to get kids in the house AND all the things we accumulated during the day. By the time I get kids settled inside I forget about my van. So again, thank you for this!

@Rose-fz3xc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for diving into every area inside and outside your house. You have a lovely home and family. Such an inspirational person and a joy to watch.

@fowlerfamilyhomestead3389 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite video you've ever made! I always see you as this perfect mom who never has a spot of mess. Its actually more inspiring to see an area that you struggle with to get my butt moving! Thank you for keeping this one real!

@melanievoisin9900 4 жыл бұрын

This is so satisfying and motivational! Natalie is so authentic. Love how real she is! 💕

@brittanybilunes8168 4 жыл бұрын

So excited for another messy to minimal!! 😊❤️👏🏽🚘🚘🚘

@Lubinzubie 4 жыл бұрын

This was SO satisfying! 🚗🚘 The trick that helped me the most when I lived in the US and had a car was to always clean it out when I stopped for gas. There are always trash cans right by the gas tank and it was a quick and easy way for me to make sure it never got that bad. But I will say that I never had kids when I had a car. We live overseas and are expecting our second child in just a few days but we don’t have a car so we don’t have that issue. I can see how easy it would be to have a car get to this point with kids for sure.

@ejgcaseyify 4 жыл бұрын

Such a simple but brilliant idea - the backpack hanging over the seat! I think that I may do that! 🚗

@rachelhathaway6239 4 жыл бұрын

You totally inspired me to clean out my suv! I set a timer on my phone and did a quick clean out while waiting for our rice to cook for dinner. Thanks for the inspiration! Loving this series

@daisyprosser66 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos-and my kids are 25 and 30! But you inspire me to declutter and live simpler. I really enjoy watching your sweet family. ❤️

@crystelacevedo1260 4 жыл бұрын

“And no I’m not above bribery” omg I love it! If that’s not the truest thing when you’re a mom!

@lauracostanza4667 4 жыл бұрын

Just cleaned my car this weekend. Feels so good to have done. I have a 2 year old and we got lunch out. She said, "mom no eating in the car it's all clean". Yea, cleaning can even be appreciated by toddlers!

@sarahpearson3357 4 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty Natalie!! Keep being real!

@maryssaann Жыл бұрын

I got my first big girl car last year when we were pregnant with our fourth. Didn’t go with a van but having a 7-seater is definitely different! I’m always really on top of my car but since this one is new for us and came to us clean since it was a company car I’m really trying to stay on top of spills or messes to keep stains away! Guess we’ll see how long it lasts 😬 I love coming back to this series when I do a deep clean of our house ❤

@tameikanewell2808 3 жыл бұрын

Very satisfying video mom. Awesome job❤️🇯🇲

@TheMudPup1 3 жыл бұрын

I have one kid, she is 18. Ever since she was born once a month I gather everything out of my vehicle... she has been so use to it, she does the same thing to hers. Good job!

@bethanyb1760 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a difference! I actually stopped this video half way through to go clean out my car. It stays pretty minimal, but it did need a quick wipe down and vacuum. It was sandy from going to the beach but since going to the beach is a weekly thing I just did it really quick.

@bethanytrees4647 4 жыл бұрын

It looks so clean! 😍I’m kinda in between with vehicle cleaning. I tend to let the trash bins fill up, but I empty them before it gets too bad, and I’m very intentional about what stuff I put in my car and how contained it stays. Prolly a reaction from my mom’s mom van when I was growing up 😂 different household, different priorities, but man did it bug me when my sisters would move half the house into the car for a two hour shopping trip 😳 my hubby, on the other hand... well... I clean his truck out for him... usually when he’s trying to find something last seen “tossed in the back seat” 🙈😂 he’s a visionary and a go-getter, and doesn’t have time to stay organized on the way 😂❤️

@ashleycalvillo1323 3 жыл бұрын

My van is way worse than yours was so don’t feel bad. It definitely reflects that I have 5 kiddos. I used to clean it every Thursday before picking up my step son from school. Life has changed quite a bit and that’s not part of my schedule anymore. I do miss having that time set aside. I would love more information on your carpet cleaner!!!! One tip I will say has been a game changer for keeping the van on the cleaner side is having the kids check their backpacks in to the front seat after school. This would stop my 5 year old from taking all her papers out and leaving them on the floor. We also don’t allow them to bring toys in the car. Most days my husband says they aren’t allowed to eat in the car but I’m a busy mom of 5, we are eating in the car if it means I get to sit down and eat for once. 😂

@lieslcressman136 4 жыл бұрын

I had so been looking forward to this one! Way to go! 🚘

@jamiep9640 3 жыл бұрын

Love the real life mom van mess !!! I’ll be cleaning my car tomorrow with my daughter, we aren’t going anywhere any time soon and you inspired me to get it done !! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

@clarissaking4495 3 жыл бұрын

I'm finally got up on Natalie's videos! 🚘 I love her so much, she's been giving me so much inspiration! My husband and I are looking at getting out 1st house next yr so I've been feeling at a stand still on what to do in our current apt but she's been giving me ideas again!

@danib4662 4 жыл бұрын

I used that same goo to clean my car vents a few weeks ago and included it in a video. So weirdly satisfying lol. I loved this video! It makes me want to get cleaning!

@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing . 👍🏻🚘 . I fully respect your honesty about you cleaning your car . I find cars the most difficult to clean inside , it’s just full of hard to get to places to clean . Plus I tend to take quite a bit of ..I might need that ...kind of stuff in the back . My sister knew someone that got snowed in on a highway all night ,she was frightened and cold and needed the loo and thirsty etc. I travel now with a sleeping bag and a folded snow shovel and all sorts as I worry this might happen to me . I did break down once on a cold night but got rescued quite quickly thankfully .

@Mrs_Turner2013 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the motivation! I seem to always slack on the car cleaning. Now I need to deep clean mine ☺️👍🏻

@julieschmidt5081 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you. We just did a massive decluttering and detailing of our mom van. It was so disgusting! We are loving being able to hop into a clean space. Here’s to keeping it that way.

@classicat87 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this while tackling a big cleaning project (the basement!). Thank you for being there with your clutter right along with me :)

@prcusenprnces 4 жыл бұрын

🚘 So satisfying! You have the best community in the comments section! Thank you for creating such a positive and uplifting place where people can be vulnerable and real 😊

@MeganConnoy 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how I missed this episode in the series, but I’m glad I finally found it! You’ve motivated me to clean out my car. And eventually I’ll clean and declutter my house. 👍🏻💜

@ForeverYoung2790 3 жыл бұрын

This made me feel so much better about myself. Thank you so much. This is real for a lot of us.

@sarahrichardson7866 2 жыл бұрын

I love that though you knew it would de difficult and you really dreaded it you did it anyways. Very inspiring, I'm sure we call feel like that from time to time. The van looks fantastic! Great job!

@SaraSa-gm2ig 4 жыл бұрын

If you make it a habit of cleaning up garbage and things out of the car on a weekly basis your car will never get this dirty and messy. It’s just a matter of making it a habit to clean out the car each time you are in and out. I get my boys to take home whatever is theirs and pick up their trash when they leave the car and go in the house.

@michalmangiameli240 4 жыл бұрын

I do this too! All the trash gets taken car of any time we ride in the car, and vacuum once a week on Monday.

@sophiagray3191 4 жыл бұрын

The car is just one of those high-traffic areas like the kitchen that needs to be cleaned constantly. I try to get rid of everything that doesn't belong in there straight away

@minimalzebra 4 жыл бұрын

Sara Sa that’s how we kept the car cleaned out growing up. I don’t have a vehicle now but it is the best way.

@Anyankah 3 жыл бұрын

My car stays spotless. I have 4 kids so I really make sure to take everything out when we get out. The kids help by removing their bags and trash. Once weekly I scrub everything out... My dresser on the other hand needs love. The top of it stays packed lol

@tabitha4115 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this! So motivational!

@charlissaberry2391 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait! ❤❤❤❤ My mini van needs some TLC today!

@livingmooresimply1750 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! This is me every few weeks.... it's incredible how fast it accumulates. Thank you for your honesty!

@ashleycartwright2613 4 жыл бұрын

I honestly enjoy the motivation and cleaning! 🚘 it’s so satisfying

@mrsbunch3501 4 жыл бұрын

I found keeping some sort of place for trash keeps the car so much cleaner! I just used an old shoebox lined with a plastic bag and put one where the kids sit and one in the front. It gave them somewhere to put trash when they needed to instead of just throwing it on the floor etc. And made it so much easier to clean as all the trash is in one or two places and you can easily empty them out. Great job detailing! Hello from Australia 🇦🇺😊.

@iluvchocolate411 4 жыл бұрын

So satisfying to see the transformation!!! Your videos always give me motivation to clean and offer a healthy reminder that just because you let something get messy doesn't mean you can't get it clean again :)

@beccacarson116 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great video! 🙌🏼 Way to go! I loved every second. Thank you for working so hard to film content that is not only refreshingly relatable but inspiring!! ❤️

@toriviruette5 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was quite a project. Great job!

@cortezchristina321 4 жыл бұрын

You did an amazing job!!! I watch the Detail Geek, and so that part with the carpet extraction was so satisfying! On a side note, I’m CONVINCED we need the Sienna as our next vehicle! I have four children, and we’ve been in a 2006 Honda Pilot for years... as they grow that third row only gets to be a tighter fit. But what sealed the deal for me is all that ✨ trunk space ✨ !!!!

@kacilindsay8880 4 жыл бұрын

Your van looks awesome! I like the idea of keeping a diffuser and oils in the car! Back in April before it got too hot here in Texas, I washed and detailed my SUV inside and out for the first time since my 2.5 year old was born. I've always been one to keep my car super clean but don't have much time for it these days. What helps me keep it clean now is I make sure to get all our stuff that isn't stored in the car and trash out each day. I even have my 2.5 year old help! Once we get home from work and daycare, she knows to help grab anything that is hers and put it in her backpack to take inside. I also make sure we don't keep anything that can melt or go bad in the car due to the extreme heat we get here. For dust and some crumbs, I keep a Swiffer Duster refill in the console to wipe off the dash and controls every so often.

@cassslouise 3 жыл бұрын

Sooooo loving this series! I’ve gotten so much done around my house and it just feels so fresh , everything finally having a place! 🚘

@NatalieBennett 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! I'm so glad you've enjoyed it!

@minimalzebra 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Natalie!❤️

@MagicalKim27 4 жыл бұрын

4:03 Yaaaas! The boot! I feel represented 🤣 Loved this video... I've been putting off cleaning my car for *months*... Going to get out there this afternoon and sort it out! Thanks for the inspiration!

@cassandrarowe9098 4 жыл бұрын

I need to clean my van SO BAD! This has definitely inspired me!

@NatalieBennett 4 жыл бұрын

Gives me anxiety too! Which is why I tackled the project! 💪🏼

@rachelbosworth7692 3 жыл бұрын

Get a little plastic cereal container and line it with a grocery bag. Use it for trash. Put extra bags in the bottom of the container so when you pull the bag out there are more at the bottom to put in. I do this when it gets full and I’m at the gas station. It makes a huge difference!