You also can't get distracted by an old picture and then go through memory lane and dig out your old photo album mid clean and lose 4 hours remembering ancient history and old high school friends etc lol
@jacolagreene9870 Жыл бұрын
OMG that is sooo me 🤣🤣
@emilymulcahy Жыл бұрын
@@jacolagreene9870 same
@ravenzyblack Жыл бұрын
This happened to me when cleaning and organizing a bookshelf. I started reading some of my books… FIVE hours later, I was surrounded by books I hadn’t put back on the shelves.
@jeanninebradvica225 Жыл бұрын
& by that time it's time for dinner 🤣💜✌🏽
@gmamose9152 Жыл бұрын
Love this! How did you know, have you been watching me?!
@kall_me_krazi Жыл бұрын
This makes so much sense! I started cleaning my kitchen the other day, and the next thing I knew I was organizing my cabinets! Lol
@rosiepena8848 Жыл бұрын
🤣 this happens to me all the time
@connieo3927 Жыл бұрын
The same here.
@amaragrace94 Жыл бұрын
Yup. You have to have a plan when you clean. I prefer to organize first then clean after the clutter is cleared.
@Laurenski67 Жыл бұрын
Glad I’m not the only one. Sometimes I go to put something away from one area to another area then end up organizing that area instead of the area I was planning to clean 🤦🏻♀️
@yungahungatv8049 Жыл бұрын
Your a good cleaner 😊
@adinashaina9977 Жыл бұрын
Cleaning other people's homes helped me so much. I saw the way other people organized or failed to. And most importantly I realized how being tidy and putting things away made a home more peaceful and lovely.
@Dr_pocky Жыл бұрын
Classic example of what my mom does as a cleaner. When I was a kid she had to take me with her bc there was no one else to watch me and I would help her out by dusting doors and window frames around when I was 8. I learned how to clean well bc of her and as I got older I started having bigger responsibilities like cleaning whole bathrooms on my own for a client and half bathrooms as well, also vacuuming basements and such. It was only until I got my own minimum wage job that I stopped going with her bc I wanted to get paid more lol I still miss those moments tho Especially after a long day and we choose what to eat after Whether I was 8 or 15 I’m in college now away from my mom and this video just reminded me of her, can’t wait to go back home for her birthday coming up✨ :D
@nuninuninu5095 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful story. Blessings to you and your Mom.
@supersarah5673 Жыл бұрын
How beautiful is a daughters love for her mum💕
@GoldenKay19 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful 💖
@anadelgado8661 Жыл бұрын
Best memories are with our loved ones 🥰 we take them for granted until the day we can’t see them. Enjoy your mom to the fullest. 💞
@anima6035 Жыл бұрын
@@anadelgado8661 ❤️🤗❤️
@km6045 Жыл бұрын
As cleaners, we organize our own stuff because we know where we want everything and how it makes sense TO US. But can you imagine someone coming to your home, rearranging everything while they clean, and then when you need something you have no idea where it goes
@kelsey154 Жыл бұрын
So my mom when I was in high school. I’d clean but it wasn’t what she considered clean. And I’d never be able to find anything. 😅
@chulamia628 Жыл бұрын
I understand why housecleaners don’t organize clutter but I expect to see that the space it was in was cleaned and also things tidied or put in piles so I can organize it later.
@M.J767 Жыл бұрын
Haha 😂 I always txt my cleaning lady asking where is this and that. Thankfully she remembers everything 😁She is more than a family to me. I paid her even though she wasn’t allowed to come and clean during the pandemic. All her other clients payed her as well. We have to respect and take care of them too.
@lilyflare2 Жыл бұрын
You just described when my husband cleans our house. Problem is, when I ask where he put something, he says, "I don't know."
@highjinx6519 Жыл бұрын
@@lilyflare2 mine is such a nightmare when he cleans. He never organizes anything, just makes new piles I have to go through. He can’t understand why I get so pissed and I try to explain to him he’s just making it where you have to deal with everything twice instead of once to put it where it belongs in the first place!
@christenford3864 Жыл бұрын
Omg you just blew my mind! I always wondered how my previous home cleaners were able to get things cleaned so much quicker than me!!
@MoreThanCleaning Жыл бұрын
Yes ☺️☺️ and for clients who pick up before I get there and there is no clutter I will even do little extra deep clean 🙃
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@Toodle.Pipp001 Жыл бұрын
@@MoreThanCleaning can't believe people leave a mess when you're there to clean, but then entitlement never surprises. You're awesome ☮️💟
@s_rofbear Жыл бұрын
@@Toodle.Pipp001 it’s not necessarily entitlement. Some, like me, might be physically disabled and unable to do a pick up or “pre-clean” before the cleaner comes. Or they just had surgery. Or just lost a loved one. Or they have severe depression and can barely make it out of bed to clean themselves, let alone the house. Someone not doing something doesn’t always mean they’re lazy or entitled. Sometimes they just can’t do it. I’m grateful for wonderful cleaners like this one who are willing and able to come and help. ❤
@Sopaz13 Жыл бұрын
@@Toodle.Pipp001 my aunt cleaned at people’s houses, and there were litterally people who left a huge mess every week, a lot of clothes on the floor
@kartgal Жыл бұрын
This is actually a strategy I use to clean my house sometimes. In my mind I call it a cosmetic clean. I don’t put stuff away, I just tidy to make it look cosmetically appealing, even if that means certain stuff had to be shoved here or there where it doesn’t necessarily belong. Then I actually get something done instead of giving up!
@rainbowlove53917 ай бұрын
I love and respect our house cleaners. They are amazing and very helpful.
@tylerl1025 Жыл бұрын
I really like that you post videos like this in both Spanish and English. I can understand a lot more Spanish than I could ever speak as I'm not fluent, but it helps me learn and work on that. Plus your videos are very informative and enjoyable! Thank you for taking the time to post!!
@jb-dk2xn Жыл бұрын
Well your Ingles is impeccable, I must say. 👍
@JJANS. Жыл бұрын
@@jb-dk2xn well is his native language
@rosedandrea8332 Жыл бұрын
I love this explanation. When I was 21 I could clean a Bed and Breakfast room in no time. Then go home and look at my room and be at a total loss. Thought I was just lazy or something. No. At a B&B or hotel it's usually a pleasant room with the minimum necessary to be comfortable for a few days. I was not responsible for a closet of each guest's clothes, a clothes dresser, memorabilia, etc. I could just make the bed, clean, change towels, and leave. At home...it's tidying, organizing, inventory management, *and* cleaning. It's not impossible, just a different mindset. That's why I set fun challenges for myself, have an energizing song playlist, and never beat myself up for not getting everything done on my insane to do lists. I am not 21 anymore and have a husband and 2 kids to account for in laundry and organizing. 😆
@Grayyy__ Жыл бұрын
This is why our moms always yelled at us to clean our rooms before the house keepers came ❤ makes much more sense like this! I thoroughly enjoy cleaning/ organizing as well it helps me clear my mind. Thanks to all you wonderful house keepers.
@zaynab2085 Жыл бұрын
They are emotionally detached from all the things in your house. They can move and through away things without emotional clutter.
@emilybeecher1589 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been a residential cleaner for over 3 years and this is super true, it’s very helpful when clients pick things up before their appointment but since we’re all super busy, that doesn’t always happen. You quickly become a pro at organized chaos, just putting things together that seem to go together but not putting things away unless I know exactly where it goes or the client is there to ask. Cool to see someone explain this! I feel like people often think you’re cheating them or not cleaning thoroughly but there isn’t much to do about personal stuff laying around.
@thebandplayedon..6145 Жыл бұрын
As a former Cleaner, I disagree, if you're hired to Clean, that means to CLEAN. ie:: The removal of dirt, dust, grime, bacteria etc from Surfaces, maybe windows if agreed to., doing laundry also a separate item to be agreed to or not. Cleaner is meant to Clean Surfaces. NOT spend Their /Your Time Tidying up Other Peoples Personal Belongings First so to be able to clean the surfaces in the home. That job requires a Maid Service & is more $ because it's double the work of just Cleaning. If you're doing Full Maid Serice for Cleaning rate, you're Under valuing Your Time.
@cocobrowny Жыл бұрын
@@thebandplayedon..6145 not really sure what you’re disagreeing with? What did she say that you’re so averse to?
@thebandplayedon..6145 Жыл бұрын
@@cocobrowny um, ok, I'm not being rude, it's just I don't know what else I could say that's not already been said? But here it is: She explains its helpful for the Client to tidy their belongings before she come to do Her Job of CLEANING, ( I explained the difference between Cleaning and Maid Service)but she then goes on to say she often has to do it anyway bc the Client doesn't for whatever reason. My point, as I said is if She was hired to CLEAN then she needs them to pick their crap up before she comes to clean, otherwise, if she has to pick their crap up, she is doing Work She wasn't hired and more importantly isn't being Paid to Do. That is the Client taking Advantage as well as being generally disrespectful, getting Service - ** HER TIME** - for FREE ! Not just her time either, Cleaning is physical labor, everytime she has to bend or reach to pick clothes etc. up is one more movement toward repetitive stress injury and worn out knees and joints. .... Why do that for FREE? Idk, maybe you enjoy spending your time working for free, but that's usually called Volunteering, personally, my Volunteer hours go elsewhere, somewhere useful and needed other than to people who can't clean their own home. Her time is not free, it's as valuable to her as yours is to you, and mine is to me. So, I was encouraging her to stand up for herself and get paid for the FULL Job she does. ...and also venting at people who disrespect and take advantage of people doing the very work they won't.
@robinbirdj743 Жыл бұрын
@@cocobrowny I think she means, she wouldn’t, as a cleaner, sort or move their personal belongings. At all. Clean around it!
@maryannerazzano76926 ай бұрын
I always straightened up and picked up clutter before our housekeeper came . Didn't want her to take time away from cleaning and its not her job
@coralsworld1907 Жыл бұрын
Ooooh that's why my mum would straighten up before the cleaning lady when I was a kid! Once they're done EVERYTHING'S DONE!!!! No need to put away the tidy piles lol
@dearkappy Жыл бұрын
I rememeber hearing jokes about people who clean before the cleaners come but organizing before calling the cleaners is brilliant !😊
@gabberdoo2180 Жыл бұрын
As an ex-cleaner, i loooved clients who todyied beforehand, it made cleaning so much simpler. Better than maximalist people who would complain that all their 50 photo frames didnt get dusted properly in the allowed total 2hr cleaning time
@vonialee Жыл бұрын
I put EVERYTHING away before my cleaners come! This has always made sense to me!
@DeannaPiercy Жыл бұрын
Yes! I had a housekeeper for awhile when I was working as a hospice nurse. The night before she came we would all tidy everything. As I told my kids, I was paying her to clean, not pick up after us.
@CrickBritt Жыл бұрын
Yes, we won't organize- we clean. I don't clean your dishes, and I don't pick up your clothes. I'll do your bedding, but I'm not a maid. You pay me $35/hr, you don't want to pay me to fold clothing. If there's any buildup of sh** on the floor, I'll shove it all in a corner and clean under and around
@demon0neko0gal117 Жыл бұрын
OH MY GOD this explains why i struggle ckeanibg my room but i can help a friend tidy with no issue. u just helped me with a huge mental block!
@bobina05 Жыл бұрын
That is spot on! The way I thought of it was you have no emotional attachment to a client's things therefore you don't take time to look at things or think overlong about something. I get hung up when cleaning for that reason.
@nolanat504 Жыл бұрын
As a housekeeper I wish more clients who are not used to using a cleaning service knew this... even after you TELL THEM ... somehow they still don't get it ... I had a client who would follow me around the entire time talking and stop me when I'd try to throw away actual trash 🗑️ and then proceed to tell me where it went. yeah that didn't last
@rubywedderburn9487 Жыл бұрын
😳 yikes 😳
@lovinazimmerman8478 Жыл бұрын
yeah a client like that wouldn't last a hot minute with me. as a housecleaner myself, I tell my clients from the get go that I do zero tidying. if I get there and their house isn't organized I completely skip over the messy parts. it waists soo much more time if you try to do their work. I'm a cleaner not a butler.
@whyparkjiminnotridejimin Жыл бұрын
@@lovinazimmerman8478 *wastes so much more time
@cherahsBroll Жыл бұрын
Exactly… many people don’t understand how our services work at all … if you want organization too then you need to hire a Marie Kondo.
@ewelinak4933 Жыл бұрын
@@cherahsBroll yep👏👏👏
@kerinohwithatwist Жыл бұрын
I feel like it’s easier to help someone clean their house instead of your own house.
@amity9033 Жыл бұрын
Yep. Go to my sister's house and start cleaning , spend weekend at home and barely do the dishes
@nikki1400 Жыл бұрын
It is. You're also being payed so that helps! I have really bad adhd and have lived in piles of garbage and stuff before i managed to get my shit together and come up with a system that kind of keeps things in check. But ive cleaned my neighbors homes for some extra cash before no problem.
@Joe-nu4rm Жыл бұрын
As children, my friends and I would totally revamp each other's messy ass rooms no problem, but don't ask us to clean our own. In adulthood I was still organizing certain spaces for others as a nanny (with permission) and it was way easier for me to do. Just categorize, sort, clean, and put away/ organize. With my own mess every ....single...item.... is mental gymnastics before I do literally anything.
@SheLightsUptheDark Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@jenninemorel7693 Жыл бұрын
No emotional attachment to stuff
@ErklaerMirDieWelt Жыл бұрын
This makes so much sense now. I hired a house cleaner earlier this year because I was overwhelmed with my household. The apartment was a mess. However I was never satisfied when she was done because to me it was still a mess. I had expected her to do what I couldn't do, namely tidy up more so than just cleaning. I thought I would show her were everything belonged once and then she would do that so I didn't have to think about it anymore. I discontinued the service after half a year because it wasn't what I needed. Thanks for pointing this out. Until now I was dissatisfied with her work but apparently it was my expectations that were unreasonable. All the best to you!
@sleepingwhale Жыл бұрын
You're an angel. Honestly the level of goodness it takes to be so careful with other peoples things while you clean their house....
@jessicahernandez246 Жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you. I hate when my clients say “why didn’t you clean the table?” when I did, it’s just hard to tell when there is technology, clothes, food, mail, etc. I have NO idea where it goes. I do not live there. I’ll organize it as best as I can but if everything still ends up on the table, it won’t look that clean 🤷♀️
@DannyD-lr5yg Жыл бұрын
Are those clients expecting you to magically know where all those things go??
@rockyayyy8978 Жыл бұрын
My aunt cleans homes. Her clients already know she doesn’t do that. So everything is put away, beds are made and dishes are washed. She’s just there to clean the actual stuff.
@alexarihani2902 Жыл бұрын
I Make the family put everything away the night before the cleaner comes. Nothing on the floor or on counters so she can do a more thorough job actually disinfecting and cleaning surfaces. Plus I hate looking for items that they had to guess where to put
@amaragrace94 Жыл бұрын
You gotta tell them ahead of time.
@jessicahernandez246 Жыл бұрын
@@amaragrace94 that’s the worst part, we do 😬
@xiinieais5401 Жыл бұрын
Yes, it makes perfect sense! In my own home I also realise I'm spending time making decisions about the items as well. Do they stay, do I purpose or do I throw them out! It's exhausting! 🤣🤣💗 TYFS 😊
@deeharris8858 Жыл бұрын
All in asking for is your location and pricing, ma'am.🧐🤔😃
@yvette.3075 Жыл бұрын
I feel the same, I just started using a timer and work as fast as I can in that time I allowed (20mins +/-) which sometimes gives me organized items to go through for the next timed cleaning.
@arih_rih9 ай бұрын
congrats Kennie!! puppies are so hard when you’re the main/only caregiver. love hearing you share that reality to hopefully help others make a more informed decision.
@pe9147 Жыл бұрын
With my adhd brain this is a STRUGGLE. But what I do for when I need to clean is that I prime myself to go into autopilot and tell my brain “no” whenever I drift off from the task. Podcast/music helps me. This video reminds me of what I do sometimes when there’s a lot I still have to.. I’ll just tell myself the goal today is to CLEAN. The goal tomorrow will be to ORGANIZE. I’ll dedicate the time to one goal. If I just tell myself I’m doing l the kitchen I’ll get distracted. But if I tell myself I’m getting the kitchen cleaned up then I’ll keep the tasks related to cleaning and not organizing. Otherwise something that should take an hour will take a week. Just telling yourself to “clean it it’s your friends house” would definitely help stay focused! Thank you for this
@InspirationalSmiles Жыл бұрын
This is actually really good to know because one of the things that hinders me from hiring help which I desperately need is thinking I’ll have to tell them what to throw away or not, also I’m just embarrassed but I also need the help for the same reason 😅
@Somethingcorporate99 Жыл бұрын
I've been a cleaner for a decade plus and honestly we're all just happy to help in any way you want. If you ask for something that is too much you'll either get a polite no or a higher price for more work but no one will judge you so please don't feel embarrassed to ask for help 💞
@Cindy99765 Жыл бұрын
Definitely just tell the cleaner beforehand not to throw anything but clear trash away
@nataushalight1684 Жыл бұрын
You totally just described me! I have that same problem. This video was a great explanation for me.
@shannond818 Жыл бұрын
As a former house cleaner, I agree with the others. Do not feel embarrassed! Cleaners do a lot of different types of jobs… for instance, my first employer cleaned strip clubs, so therefore I had to clean strip clubs. You can only imagine the gross stuff I’ve seen, so cleaning someones home is a million times better, no matter what. I never threw away anything that wasn’t already in the garbage, like receipts or paper bags that I believed were trash. They would get folded and placed neatly somewhere close to where I found them. Cleaners never know what someone else considers trash so we usually don’t throw it away unless you tell us. Those paper bags and receipts could be someone’s child’s art project supplies for all we know, so it’s better safe than sorry.
@melissawerner6309 Жыл бұрын
Same!! My ADD only likes to clean when I'm angry or when I know someone is coming over so it tends to stay sloppy and unorganized, I've been wanting to ask for help going through my late mom's craft supplies but she passed in 2020 and between the pandemic and a million other things, it just hasn't happened.
@gooblegal817 Жыл бұрын
this explains why my grandma always cleaned before her housekeeper came over lmao
@katphish30 Жыл бұрын
No she didn't clean. She tidied up so someone else could clean.
@alexarihani2902 Жыл бұрын
It’s not cleaning, it’s decluttering and organizing to have the space open for them to clean and disinfect
@beautifulsoulgirl8683 Жыл бұрын
I do that. I put everything away before the cleaner comes.
@JonasBrosGirl Жыл бұрын
Yes this is what I do too! My husband is like why are you cleaning before the cleaning ladies? I’m like I’m not cleaning I’m tidying, there’s a difference. I don’t want my cleaning lady to have to waste time moving around clutter, just makes it easier for them to do their job.
@revonda5204 Жыл бұрын
@@katphish30 Exactly! My husband would ask why I cleaned before the cleaner came. I kept telling him, I wasn't cleaning, I was tidying not cleaning so she could clean quicker & easier.
@poopybrat67 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely makes sense!!! I have been beating myself up for how long it takes me to clean my house. God bless you! Thanks! ❤️😃
@minecraftingmom Жыл бұрын
I really need to hire a cleaner again, you're such wonderful people who make everything so much better.
@DremerInc Жыл бұрын
This just gave me that boost I need to clean. Because I often feel overwhelmed 😔 but keeping this in mind helps.
@melissadixon4091 Жыл бұрын
Little spaces friend. Start with little spaces and add on tidying the already organized spaces as you go. Also remembering that there are those of us out here cheering you on. I am a residential maid for four houses and a salon in my area but I have to admit that my house is the last one to be clean lol and somehow keep thinking that my husband who’s on disability is going to take care of it lol O lol!😂be blessed and remember, start with a little space and just add on. You’re gonna do great I just know it!
@felicialally5703 Жыл бұрын
Yes I've started to recognize that organizing and cleaning are two different things, and it really does help. Sometimes you feel like doing one, but the thought of having to do the other discourages you. But keeping them separate in my mind and in doing them really helps me.
@crystalparker2542 Жыл бұрын
Hey, we are all super busy these days with this or that, so what I suggest is doing exactly as she does in the video sometimes. Then either organize after or do that on certain days or times. Keeping the two separate helps. That way you aren't trying to clean and organize at the same time. There are times it makes sense to do both. If I am going to organize a cabinet, or the fridge, then I'll be taking most everything out, so it only makes sense to wipe them while I'm there. But imo, as far as daily cleaning goes, many times it just has to be like she just did in this video. Then maybe another time I can organize, or at least do what she does, then organize or put away the small piles after. When one tries to do both at the same time, it gets overwhelming and often, neither gets done. I struggled with this for a long time. Another thing I do is multipurpose cleaners. Something that disinfects, but also smells great. That helps. Lastly, go easy on yourself. Again, we are all super busy and it's not easy, so it's ok if your home looks like people actually live there. Don't be hard on yourself.
@jodarklunia Жыл бұрын
It’s so true!!! Plus the at home constant distractions that you don’t get while cleaning a clients home… unless they’re home and love to bother
@Terryterryterryterryterry Жыл бұрын
This actually made me feel better about cleaning so slow. I always wondered how some people are so fast.
@johnkelly94516 ай бұрын
The best analogy and answer ever. Thank you!
@selfesteem3447 Жыл бұрын
Taking pictures is a helpful tip. When I was cleaning homes I would take a picture of for example where they had everything placed in their bathroom counters or in the corners of the tub area so that after I cleaned it I could put it back like they had it. And although it may be a little time-consuming it was worrisome to me that they would complain that their stuff had been moved or that I had reorganized their belongings. In a situation like stuff on the counter, stuff on the table. Maybe it's not so imperative to worry about putting everything back in the exact same spot but if you feel it's an issue this is also a good tip. Take a picture first refer back to the picture - put everything back where they had it. 👍great channel 👏
@samaraisnt Жыл бұрын
this is brilliant so they cant lie and say you stole it....nothing shuts a karen up like "I have photo evidence" lolll
@doloresleyva88105 ай бұрын
I simply clean move 2 or 3 items then clean them and clean under and replace and then keep going. I don't use my phone while cleaning homes as I am concentrating on doing a good job and my phone will be a distraction. I find it simple especially since I deep clean in the beginning and the counters and items stay pretty clean by the next visit.
@debbievickerman943217 күн бұрын
You can't take photos without the clients permission. It's their property and you must ask a general question about how they feel about taking photos before you do. And if it's taking a lot of your time away from cleaning , I don't suggest doing it. If you can't be trustworthy about returning things to where you found them, tell the client you can't. Maybe they'll do the Tidy before you get there. Just my thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
@rachealortiz8905 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Literally just thank you. People and especially myself get caught up trying to do this perfect and when things take forever like cleaning it just makes me wonder why in the world can’t I be like a house cleaner that just gets it done.. but reality is what you said and I appreciate you putting that out there.
@alicein1984 Жыл бұрын
I was a house cleaner when I was in college. Most people were pretty neat already & having us in at least once a week made it super easy as well, the big first clean was always the hardest & most time consuming. Just maintaining a consistent schedule can cut down on time spent. Also yes to the not organizing other people's things being a huge factor. We had one guys house who kept it pretty minimal except for one bedroom that he stored everything all in large random piles. We cleaned the carpet & room around the piles.
@iloveoklahoma6592 Жыл бұрын
This is so true! I supported my children for years cleaning houses.I was very blessed that 99% of my clients made sure everything was picked up and put away so I could deep clean. I enjoyed every minute of it! I love to clean kitchens and bathrooms. I don’t clean private homes anymore, however, I am now a custodian on a school campus. I clean the IT building, (two bathrooms & 3classrooms) the PE gym and the competition gym. There are 11 bathrooms (about 33 toilets), 4 big locker rooms, and the stadium seating…not to mention mopping both gyms by hand ! It can be challenging at times, that is what I love about it!
@gmamose9152 Жыл бұрын
Yes, you totally nailed it for me. What is it about cleaning videos like yours that help me be a more conscious tidy-upper? You pointed out something really important to me tidying up......I can get a jump on things keeping misplaced stuff more organized by putting it back where it belongs after I use it, then clean. Love your channel ❤️
@shannond818 Жыл бұрын
Exactly! I’ve had a hard time trying to explain this to people because it’s been so long since I was a house cleaner, but your video is such a helpful example of why I could always clean someone’s house in a few house versus me taking all day on one room in my own house 😂😂😂
@HelloKitty836 Жыл бұрын
Makes perfect sense! Not to mention when clients are home it can slow a cleaner down too because they usually get chatty or get in the way.
@checkitoutwithlita2501 Жыл бұрын
Facts 💯 love the VISUAL illustration!
@significantfoliage2932 Жыл бұрын
This is why I love helping my friends clean their places! It's just easier and then they get to have a clean space
@Sg-gs Жыл бұрын
So true what you said about cleaning your own home. I didn’t even realize it’s like that til I hear it from this video
@deborahshallin5843 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping me let go of the guilt of not being able to work as fast as my beloved housekeepers.
@lrose1046 Жыл бұрын
This is why I was horrible as a house cleaner… I would be there ALL day cuz I would clean it like I was cleaning my house… they wud kick me out lol
@julietteoscaralphanovember2223 Жыл бұрын
I'm a very neat and orderly person and I'm getting older and have a house too big for me to clean. So I have a person come clean my home. Some of them wouldn't do anything because all they would do is organize to make it look better and didn't actually clean. They would spend 45 minutes in a 6000 sq ft house, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, which is bs. They would make flowers in my tissue boxes and ridiculous things like that but they didn't know how to clean. I finally got someone to actually clean my home and I've been very happy with them, they actually clean!!
@tianxinzhang8350 Жыл бұрын
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@lifeinlalaland_official Жыл бұрын
Clever YT handle Joanna... it's something I would have done. Anywho, my home is half the size of yours and with the amount of hours I work a week, partially caring foe a family member, providing care for aging pets, I have contemplated hiring help. I could see why you needed someone to come in. I asked some of my family with larger homes and they hired help as well 🤔
@shannond818 Жыл бұрын
That’s ridiculous indeed! As a former house cleaner, the fanciest thing I’d do is fold the toilet paper, it took me less than 5 seconds and I was taught it was a way to communicate that we were actually present and finished cleaning that bathroom. There were so many homes where I could tell someone cleaned up before we came in (usually because they felt embarrassed and didn’t want us to know they were “dirty”) so sometimes all I could do was wipe down surfaces and hope it felt cleaner than before, but not actually cleaning and just folding flowers of tissue is a waste of time and your money. The least they could have done is wipe things down, sweep, mop, and vacuum… I don’t think that’s too hard for anyone to do. I’m glad you finally found someone who knows what they’re doing 😊
@drkrishnap Жыл бұрын
@@Susweca5569 I understand why you do that, I have seen in hotels. But i waste a few pieces because another person held it in their hands to fold it. Idk if it's just me or all do that
@alix4president Жыл бұрын
my mom has a cleaning company and this is exactly what they do ; also your doing an amazing job !!
@starthere134 ай бұрын
loved this straightforward explanation with videos and voice over! great short 💜
@mirelapasca1411 Жыл бұрын
I start doing the dishes, and the next thing i know, hours later I'm in my girls room sorting puzzle pieces. Like wtf, how did i end up in here anyway?? 😅
@MsJay0913 Жыл бұрын
That makes sooo much sense! And it also explains why it may take longer than at home in some cases. Not speaking professionally.. Like trying to help my parents and having to figure where they normally put things. I would much rather clean the dirty dishes than have to put the clean ones away!! 😫😫
@Izetfazlinovucjelegenda Жыл бұрын
I love how much thought you put in to thoroughly explain the sequence and the differences in process for both
@MissMohz Жыл бұрын
I am so thankful for the awesome woman who cleans my home.
@Auroraphox Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this short! I did not even think about the organization aspect. !
@tiphneewestry3129 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I do home organization and I’m not there to clean. I’ll clean a little bit as I organize but I’m not their house cleaner I am the organizer. I love your videos thank you for your tips❤
@Knap4501 Жыл бұрын
Man I wish our cleaning person would literally pick up anything at all. She doesn’t move anything or clean under/behind anything. You’re the best!
@amanda121905 Жыл бұрын
Ask! Communication is key. If I am doing something in a way my client doesn't like, I can't fix it if they don't tell me! I always tell my clients, hey if I miss something or if you want me to do something a different way, let me know! It's not rude to politely ask. "Hey, would you mind cleaning underneath these items? I would really appreciate it!"
@youtubesucks898 Жыл бұрын
Also be prepared to pay possibly double or triple the price if you want everything moved. It takes 2 to 3 times as long to clean if you move everything to clean. There's nothing wrong with expecting or asking someone to do more, but there's also nothing wrong with them charging you more for doing so.
@irenemcgrath7739 Жыл бұрын
@@amanda121905 but why wouldn’t you just pick up/move things to clean under/behind anyway!! If you just go around things then you ain’t cleaning properly!
@irenemcgrath7739 Жыл бұрын
@@amanda121905 but why wouldn’t you just pick up/move things to clean under/behind anyway!! If you just go around things then you ain’t cleaning properly!
@amanda121905 Жыл бұрын
@@irenemcgrath7739 I have a client who has a 300lb mirror. I don't move it. I have another client with antiques that I don't touch. It is different for each client. I charge by the hour, so I try to prioritize my cleaning. If they would rather I move the furniture than do the dishes, I do that, but usually they would rather I clean the visible mess. At home I do move and clean under everything.
@sevenelect Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining so succinctly! What you said is exactly what I tell my kids. I don’t clean my own house deeply because I get distracted too easily and don’t finish. We also Declutter every day before the maids come because I don’t want them to have to move anything or worry about clutter! They do me a great service, and I have great respect for their craft. and don’t forget to reward them a few times of year with some extra cash, because they deal with all of your crap!
@sakurasuzuki9575 Жыл бұрын
Such a great point! Seeing you clean made me motivated! Thank you so much
@IsMaryStillPoppin Жыл бұрын
That's why is hard for me helping other people clean their homes (like my friend's house). To me cleaning and throwing stuff away go hand in hand. I can't just clean around clutter and mess, I have to organize it and put it where it goes, which I can't do at other people's homes.
@yvvonebaldwin8130 Жыл бұрын
My family and friends thinks it's hilarious that I prepare my home before the housekeeper comes. I put things away that she can't possibly know where they belong. She cleans and I organize.
@karenhenderson9476 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that crystal clear distinction! Pow. Makes sense.
@SAVEDBYGODSGRACE Жыл бұрын
Makes complete sense!!! I'm also a house cleaner, I do the same thing, tidy up, clean the area, and yes, you can do this much more quickly than if you had to put everything back where it belongs. Thanks for sharing!👍🤗✨️
@This_handle_is_tak3n Жыл бұрын
Correct answer: you have a super power:)
@dollymomma710 Жыл бұрын
My cleaning goals😎
@roguenrawwellness7682 Жыл бұрын
That explains so much. I used to clean and so did my mom for wealthier friends for extra money. Their houses were already organized making it so much faster to clean. I’ve been getting down on myself a lot because I have two jobs and I’m trying to go back to school and my house is a disaster. I’ve been like you cleaned like professionally what’s wrong with you, woman? This makes me feel so much better. My house got really bad when I was sick recently and now I feel like it’s too much for just me to control.
@hi-sm6dx Жыл бұрын
This is actually a really good explanation, thank you! It didn't really occur to me how different it is till you elaborated.
@goldenocean8129 Жыл бұрын
The people I know who have cleaners, clean first before the cleaners come 😂😂
@wildflowersandwonderment Жыл бұрын
I did this! As a wahm I wanted to treat myself to a cleaner to save me time so I could focus on work but instead I spent the whole day before they came cleaning for the cleaners 😂
@judyjohnson9610 Жыл бұрын
You should have things picked up/tidied before the cleaner comes. You are paying good money and they shouldn't be having to spend more time moving things than cleaning.
@GrammarSplaining Жыл бұрын
Back when I had a house cleaner, I would pick up before she came so she could get all the surfaces. But I wouldn't scrub or dust! Major props to people who provide this service.
@navreetkaursidhu5042 Жыл бұрын
yeah they essentially sort their mess out first before the cleaners come so that the cleaners can actually clean.
@chantellek3982 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating thing - knowing the difference between tidying and cleaning.
@63Lsp Жыл бұрын
Also... you're a professional! You know what you're doing, and you have all the right tools👍🏻
@evaadorno2633 Жыл бұрын
yes
@cbisme6414 Жыл бұрын
If you're a homeowner/renter you should already have the right tools, most paid cleaners are using the tools and products of the homeowner, and the homeowner is a professional cleaner of their own home because they know where everything is and where everything goes.
@melissaha Жыл бұрын
Great response. I feel so much less inadequate.. thank you!
@JessicaHolmes-yr9rq3 ай бұрын
I appreciate this explanation. It makes me not feel bad that I’m not as efficient as a hired person when it comes to cleaning. Thank you.
@hyperfocus6910 Жыл бұрын
Yes! At your own house, especially if you're a mom, there are also SO many distractions and/or thinks you're simultaneously multitasking.
@fionap.6311 Жыл бұрын
This is why my latina mom makes us clean up before they get there 😂
@youtubesucks898 Жыл бұрын
Does she make you clean up or pick up stuff and put stuff away? She's a good Mom if she's teaching you to pick up and organize so the housekeeper can do a better job cleaning. I'm sure your cleaner appreciates that. 🙂
@fionap.6311 Жыл бұрын
@@youtubesucks898 both 😭 My mom was a clean freak when my siblings and I were younger, but she's calmed down a lot and doesn't care as much
@youtubesucks898 Жыл бұрын
@@fionap.6311 , that's good that she's calmed down. Lol. I'd never expect anyone to clean before I arrived to clean their house, but I always immensely appreciate when things are picked up and at least somewhat organized so I can do a more efficient job cleaning. 🙂
@sarahtwamley3508 Жыл бұрын
Well said! thanks for pointing this out. I am a home organizer and I have to share with my clients that I am not a cleaner. I find solutions and set up systems for them to remain organized. *I also point out that the less your cleaner has to move around, the faster they can clean and spend less time in your home. I plan to repost and share your wisdom. Thanks! 🙏
@Artifying Жыл бұрын
Having a (truly wonderful) housekeeper has changed my relationship with my house. I actually don’t mind the organizing part but I have germ phobias that make it both difficult to clean and also to have my home dirty. It’s life changing to get that kind of freedom. Thank you for all you do!
@AlissaSss23 Жыл бұрын
That's a great point!!! Plus being at work means you are hold responsible/ accountable and you can't procrastinate or get distracted!!!
@donnajaemoon Жыл бұрын
This makes perfect sense to me. Thanks, so much, for explaining and keeping it simple.
@myjoyabounds Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Making this differentiation stops all self judgement.😊🌟
@Nightwatcher20 Жыл бұрын
Yep! Been cleaning people's houses since I was 17 and now I'm 22 and doing it as a side job. May sound a bit weird, but it's actually kinda rewarding when it's people who really struggle keeping their houses clean. Like my clients are: 1) An elderly people in their 90s who have mobility issues and live in an (English) period farmhouse 2) A farming couple and the woman has a dodgy hip and knee so struggles to do anything more than basic hoovering. 3) A young family with both the parents working from home; they have a 6-year-old daughter who loves to make a mess, so me helping with the cleaning allows the family to spend more time together when no-one is working or at school. It's a simple job, but it can go a long way, like with the first couple I mentioned, they hadn't been able to clean their house for six months. The first time I cleaned their house, the woman cried and gave me a great big hug. It was incredibly emotional.
@spiritofganesh Жыл бұрын
This makes me feel better and is super helpful in understanding the big difference.
@Clothed-with-His-Glory Жыл бұрын
Your an amazing asset to society. Thank you!
@maryamshaaban74 Жыл бұрын
I just deep cleaned my room and what took the longest was going through my old notebooks and achool stuff, reading them all to decide what's worth keeping and what isn't. The clothes as well, I arranged them into boxes according to seasons and had to wear each piece to decide what would be donated, fixed, etc. The cleaning part took me a single afternoon, windows and all.
@idkofany Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why but this video brought me so much peace. Thank you!
@Yellowtoenail1980Ай бұрын
Thank you! This advice helped me clean the bedroom and bathroom before my husband got home with groceries! He liked the surprise 🎉
@kaitrinhigbee4165 Жыл бұрын
OMG! THANK YOU for this video! I've been so scared to get someone to clean my house because I thought it was too messy and disorganized. But if there are neat piles for me to find places for, I can do that! Thank you again!
@helenjohnson7021Ай бұрын
This is spot on. I cleaned homes for 9 years. You do exactly what you did in this video. In most cases, the homes were already organized, so it was extra easy. I did do sheets and towels in certain homes. ❤
@starlaks58826 күн бұрын
Your tip is worth more than gold! Thank you
@user-cf7be3pr3c9 ай бұрын
This is so true we have to organize, go through everything ,maybe even declutter stuff and get distracted with old stuff which I try to put aside and come back to later. 😊God bless❤
@kishajones841 Жыл бұрын
I found this approach really helps in my own house, especially if you don’t have much time. Clean today and organize tomorrow!
@katiegerst12385 ай бұрын
I think about this video ALL the time. Thank you!
@karolina2406 Жыл бұрын
I've heard someone say "clean first, don't organize" and it took this video to truly get it. Thank you! ...and the reality is that eventually we need to organize too 🙄 The house looks so much cleaner when things are put away.
@oceanofloveandpeace2 Жыл бұрын
❤ thank you. I’m new to house cleaning and my biggest struggle is trying to organize peoples stuff and wasting so much time! I will just tidy from now on.
@Triss_Joy Жыл бұрын
You have NO idea how much that helps. Didn’t even realize I needed this question answered and it’s seriously helped my out look on cleaning in my house ❤❤
@monicabermea7652 Жыл бұрын
Makes all the sense in the world. I thank you for your work!
@maizehenderson5410 Жыл бұрын
I A.D.D clean start in one room think about something in another room start cleaning their and the cycle never ends! 😂
@barbarageorge7848 Жыл бұрын
Makes ABSOLUTE sense!! Thanks!!
@LyricalLioness8 ай бұрын
It makes perfect sense, you definitely hit the nail on the head 🌟 Cleaning is one task, organizing is another, you can do them at the same time, but it might not be the most efficient use of time!!!
@kaypandey7221 Жыл бұрын
I have MAD respect for cleaners. They are the one's who put society back on their feet. They deserve more resoect than any other profession. IMO.
@lotusstar347 Жыл бұрын
You are so cool! Thank you. I always thought I was just lame, but now I realize why I take longer. I put stuff away.
@ccdm5154 күн бұрын
This was so helpful! I was thinking messy and clean interchangeably. I struggle with doing a deep clean then just maintaining a few small areas. So I’m back needing a deep clean again. I need to quickly go over all surfaces once a month.
@heyitz_rj Жыл бұрын
That actually makes a lot of sense. If I was a house cleaner I wouldn’t want to do extra work with no extra payment lol. You want me to organize your home office? Hire a home organizer! You want the lawn done? Hire a lawn service company! I ain’t doing no extra services without that extra compensation. When it’s your own home you WANT to do these extra things because it’s YOUR OWN home. So it makes sense that it takes extra time to clean your own home when you think about all these different things that you aren’t doing at a clients home like lawn care, organizing, home repairs, laundry, decorating etc. I never realized that until now. I was so amazed at these hours cleaner videos on TikTok and KZfaq where it seemed like they cleaned an entire house faster than I could clean my bed room lol.
@kerrygearin3910 Жыл бұрын
You’re great to point this out!
@YouNeedJesusNow Жыл бұрын
Totally makes sense. As a janitor, I appreciate your tips!