Hoarders ❤️ DeClutter the Messy Basement | Clutter Free 2023
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- It’s that time of the week again!! It’s time to Declutter another section of this hoarded basement! I’m also bringing stuff home from storage and Decluttering it in the basement bc that’s where it would have ended up anyway! Sometimes I still struggle with decision making eve though I have come a little way!! I’m so grateful to my RUclips Family as we continue our healing journey!!!
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Most liquid beauty products are stability tested and should last between 2-4 years unopened. Most products become less potent over time as the active ingredients deteriorate. You should never use products that smell weird or change consistency or color. In rare cases, the older products can lead to things like dermatitis etc. I personally would not risk using older products that I don't know as it is harder to tell if they have changed.
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Thank you for creating your content! I find you so inspiring~ One of the things that I find helpful, is thinking of experiences as lessons. Since this makeup is older than 3 years, any woman who might receive it from a shelter you donate to, doesn't need an additional dermatological problem. Think of tossing out anything that could expire as the cost of a lesson to donate things more quickly in the future. And fortunately, you still have lovely things that don't expire, like the make-up brushes, that someone falling on hard times might enjoy receiving from a shelter.
It's an opportunity to learn and grow while moving forward, so you can be free of guilt, or any negative feelings that might weigh down your progress.
This is a thought process that I find helpful, maybe you will find it helpful too?
Sending you virtual hugs and love!!!
I would so agree on this, I do err on the side of caution and dont hold things past 3 years. Some items like mascara though may be shorter, like 18 months. Sometimes you can tell because they separate, or smell funny or something. Othertimes you cant tell, like the SPF may no longer work. There is also the risk that the preservative has failed and bacteria has started to grow. Many makeup items will have an expiry date and even if its unopened it should be thrown out if beyond that.
Also keep in mind the Period After Opening. Its that little container symbol with the months in it. I always write the date I opened something next to that. If the product is several years old before opening that PAO date may be shortened as well.
I wouldn't risk giving anyone expired or old makeup. I think of it like giving someone expired food. It MAY be ok, but would I want to risk getting someone else sick or burning their skin?
Fully agree with you, don't risk your skinhealth or that of others.
Thank you so much for sharing this information with all of us ❤️🙏🏼❤️ I never EVER would want to harm someone else’s skin when my only intention is to help someone else!
I am so happy for you to be clearing out your storage locker!!! Even less stuff taking up space in your busy mind, and passing on what can be used by somebody else!
I always tell people, "if you want people to treat your things with respect, show that YOU do, first." because you had nasty old socks. And gold jewelry in storage. They were treated with the same respect. If I walk into your house and it's fully hoarded, there's no way not to bump or crash something, and I can't tell if it's special because it all looks like "just junk on junk".
Now your things have pride of place. You're not stacking boxes on each other until they collapse and damage other things.
So exciting for you!!!
I am a former pharmacy technician. I learned that even sealed packages still expire and things will not be as potent or may even cause harm if used past the use by date. Chalk it up as a lesson learned and toss it.
Being a boy I don’t really know all that much about makeup, but I think the feeling is probably similar when I throw away expired food. Huge guilt-I spent money on that food, and there are people in the world who don’t have enough to eat. But no amount of guilt is going to make the food fresh or edible again. I have to tell myself that I made a mistake and resolve to do better. Also, if I throw out anything unopened I make a donation for the same amount of money I spent on it to Northwest Harvest (local charity that fights hunger). That helps a lot. But back to makeup: if I were a person who used cosmetics and I had something I wouldn’t put on my face (or in my hair, or on my nails, etc.) because it was expired, I wouldn’t donate it. I would swallow the guilt and discard.
You are so incredibly wise, thank you for sharing your message with us!! The food guilt is so spot on and it’s the exact feeling attached to the makeup ❤️🙏🏼❤️
You are so brave to share your story. My mother was a hoarder (bless her heart she was a kind and beautiful mom) and with my depression from a brain injury, I was starting to do the same. Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏
Hey there.
I have watched every episode of your decluttering journey...and I have to let you know how impressed I am of you.
Not only are you mentally and physically changing your home....your confidence in yourself has grown so much :)
I live in Scotland...but I am sending you a great big virtual hug 🤗 for being so very brave and honest to bring us all along on your journey xx
It would be nice to see a progress video again on your basement to show how far it has come along.
I forsee a bespoke crafting area where you have all your ribbon colour coordinated hanging on the wallet.
Your sentimental shelves with your most precious items.
A gaming corner for the boys and your home gym area.
That would be so awesome for you all xxxx
My daughter has ADD. She's gotten rid of a lot of stuff, too. I think you are doing a great job. Tina, Al's wife
I remember the point in my decluttering where I realized I had all those little travel-sized lotions and shampoos and things. I tossed a few, but for the most part I made a conscious effort to use them up. I didn't even really like some of them, but I felt like it was my punishment for hoarding them. Lol. They're gone now (mostly 😉), and I have only the stuff that I love to use. Now I never take travel-sized anything!! 😊
Yessss! You wrote this so beautifully!! I stopped bringing home the travel size home too because I never used it and it was more decisions I had to make!!
Even in a climate-controlled space, lotions and beauty products that have oil in them can go rancid. I personally would throw those things out. Just think! You're creating an environment where you are more in control of things like this and you aren't saving up things that are just going to go bad before you can get to them! You're doing a great job!
Thank you so so much my friend ❤️🙏🏼❤️
I would like a video about what your hubby lets go of. He doesn’t need to be on camera, just a view of the tossy tossy pile😊
Instead of calling things “brand new” I had learn to call things “unused”. For some reason the word change helped me trash things easier.
Dear Ms Heart, my mother was a qualified beautician who trained with Helena Rubinstein in London in the 1950s and also worked for Clarins as well as other leading cosmetics brands during the 1970s and 80s. She gave me the following rules with regards to cosmetics and skin care products: Firstly, lotions and creams, whether face or body, have a shelf life of up to 24 months unopened. However, eye makeup palettes should be discarded after 12 to 18 months as the clays and mineral powders used and colourants are prone to deterioration after that time. Secondly, eye specific lotions and creams shouldn’t be kept for longer than 6 to 12 months depending on the product. This is because the eye area is super sensitive and you could impair your vision by using old products in that area. Note that creams and lotions become rancid and develop hidden bacteria that you can not see with the naked eye (even if they haven’t gone solid or separated). Thirdly, you can usually get away with storing shampoo and conditioner for up to 36 months unopened and good quality fine milled soaps bars last for up to 5 years before they begin to lose their smell and start to degrade in texture. I hope this helps you to see that most of your makeup products should really be thrown into the bin or recycling as they are older than 5 years.
That was so incredibly informative!!! Thank you so so much for sharing this with us ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
That’s so helpful 👍♥️
My neighbor gave me some cosmetic bags she didn't want. I donated them to the food pantry for their free table. Tina, Al's wife
New clean section❤❤ I'm so excited every week to wait a new part of basement I'll be waiting for the final result too😃😃
Whoo Hoo!!! That will be a huge celebration for sure!!!
My advice would be to toss or recycle all of the makeup and toiletries. Make it easier on yourself and get rid of it. If they were a year old, it would be one thing, but they are several years old and prob expired or less effective. From here forward, I would just decline free samples so that you don’t create another pile of them.
You know you are healing when you can let go of the bedazzled kitty ears. I definitely understand. Be freeeeee!!! So proud of you!
Yessss!! It’s also because I know where my FAVORITE Rhinestone Kitty Cat Ears are too!! Lol Thank you for being such an amazing friend to me ❤️🙏🏼❤️
I totally expected you to keep those. But I'm glad knowing where your faves are let you bless some bouncy child with this pair.
@@ahoardersheart I absolutely love you and your content. My mom was a compulsive hoarder and I struggle and it’s a lifelong battle (I’m not a hoarder but do have ADHD and severe executive functioning problems which make decision making and cleaning difficult for me). When I watch you, I always wish my mom was still alive to watch you because you would have been so inspiring for her. Sadly, her illness never was treated or managed. Love you and keep up the great work!!
Making strides. Great work.
One of the hardest things for me to understand was that just because I hadn't opened it or used it, did not make it brand new...it's hard to let go of stuff you didn't even get to enjoy, but remember that at the time you got it, it's what you needed then. That's why I love Marie Kondo because I can thank the item but move on from the guilt ❤️
Huge congratulations on the progress you are making - you are really gathering the decluttering momentum. In the uk we have symbols on our toiletries which indicate how long them last for - I have never seen one for longer than 24 months. I know you feel guilt for not passing them on when they weren’t expired - but don’t be hard on yourself - you are recovering from hoarding disorder - there are bound to be things you come across that are past their best. Trash them this time and resolve to either not accept more or move them on quickly if you wish to donate in the future - you are so kind hearted, show yourself that love too xx
Chuck it out. Don't guilt. You are going forward.
I think there are some good suggestions here. You may be able to post things on the buy-nothing FB page with the big caveat of expired as you said, but who knows. If no one takes it soon, then probably toss. Thank you for sharing this, all the thoughts + the reflections are useful.
Perhaps they are here to teach all of us not to do it in the future even if they can't fulfill their orginal purpose of being used as cosmetics...but still, super hard!
Also, you have permission to declutter the guilt. Your intentions were good and you are doing great! Cheering for you! :) 🥰❤😻🎉
As a chemist and a makeup enthusiast... As much as i understand the feeling of guilt, Miss Heart - THROW IT AWAY. We can think that they are unopened, but first thing you see =should be the expiration date on packaging. And sure, even tho many cosmetics are advised to be thrown out after few months to a year - SOME products are still good after waaay longer. But as much as I can risk the condition of my face, would I risk someone else's face too? Definitely not, so donating consumables is absolute no go, i would feel way more guilty with someone getting sick, having irritation or allergy issues after my "gift" than throwing it away after such a long time. Also, don't think oof it as new. It was produced years ago, it could have separated, oxidised, spoiled etc etc. And in my opinion selling it or giving away will be lots of hassle for small amounts of products even if someone wants to pick it on their own resonsibility.
February 2024. My good jewelry has meaning for me. Costume jewelry either was given to me or I keep for the colors. It's the only collection I have. Tina, Al's wife
Amazing job! I can't wait to see that old TV go!
Don't feel guilty! You should feel proud of yourself for keeping those makeup items safe and clean. Things always go bad over time and nothing lasts forever. When something expires, remember: IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! You've learned how to work with your emotions, so we know you can overcome and not burden yourself with any UNNECESSARY guilt in this case! 😃
I know it is easier said than done but don't shame yourself. Look at it as, now you know better, you know why you did it and that you are addressing it. That's what I have to do. I find myself in a viscous cycle of decluttering and then buying again but you have helped me realize that there were reasons to why I bought things and now I am able to make wiser decisions. Little by little we are getting through it!
Yay, another great decluttering session in the basement, awesome that you are able to go through stuff from the storage as well. :) If you want to rearrange the tubs and everything, maybe do it as a family project. The boys can be in the play area (decluttering and/or planning a makeover, like gaming/art station as they are getting older) and you and hubby can rearrange the other tubs and decide together where the workout equipment, different zones etc will be. So you plan the basement setup together. Then you can show hubby how many totes he has so far. He seems to have a lot of treasures, just like you, but since he is not a hoarder, maybe he can look through his stuff quite quickly. :) It will be awesome to have a functional family space and a crafting station for you. I think that some of the totes that you went through at the beginning of the first basement series are ready for a second round. You are so strong! Lots of love and have a great weekend!
Such as wonderful idea, I absolutely LOVE it!!! You are such a good friend, thank you ❤️🙏🏼❤️
Fantastic tossy pile congratulations 🎊💜🥳🦄
I had to stop getting samples and trial sizes. I would rarely use them and end up throwing them away. 💖
Amazing
As far as the makeup and toiletries go...What came to my mind was that quote about when we knew better, we did better. Give yourself grace, and remind yourself that there are a lot of things you could be purchasing right now that could be wasteful, but since you’re not buying those things, you’re making up for the choices you made in the past. 💕
And if that doesn’t work, think WWDD! What would Dawn do? 🤣🤣🤣
You are doing good it's looking a lot better I am slowly going through my stuff and doing the same but mine isn't in the basement mine is in 2 bedrooms and in a storge building in the 2 bedrooms I have half of what I did have so far and I haven't done the storage building yet I'm going to wait until I get what I have here done first thanks for sharing your going through stuff it's really helping me I also have ADHD and Anxiety and panic attacks so you talking about yours helps me to because I know now that I'm not the only one going through it so thank you
Don't be too hard on yourself. You are still recovering and you are doing a wonderful job. If something needs to be disposed of now, then it's OK. 💜🦄💜
That was brilliant 👏 You must be very proud of yourself bringing stuff home from storage and going through it as well. Thanks for always being so honest, encouraging and motivating to me and so many others. Miss Pepper is enjoying being back in the basement too. Have a great weekend. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈🦄
Thank you my dearest friend ❤️🙏🏼❤️ Your messages always lift me up and means so much to me!!!
As always, you're doing such an amazing job ❤❤❤
Thank you so much my friend 🦄🌟🙏🏼💜
I love how motivating your videos are! :)
Thank you so much my friend ❤️🙏🏼❤️
Lol Finding the Elsa purse..."Let it go!" Awesome 👌
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According to google, powders, eyeshadows, are okay to use unopened for up to six or seven years or more. Things such as creams, foundation, oil based things, are not good after six months to a year. I don't know about hand lotion, I would think that would still be okay to use if unopened. If you find socks without a match, just tie some in knots for Miss. Pepper to play with. My cats love knotted socks!
All makeup has a shelf life. Better to be safe than sorry... I'd add them to the tossy-tossy pile. Thanks so much for all the inspiration that you give me.
Don't feel guilty...Give away what is still good, dry goods, brushes, stuff not outdated and toss the rest....It is wiser to toss than risk something turning bad. Don't feel guilty because now you know and you won't do it again. You are learning and doing a good job.
It’s interesting how many feelings/attachments we hoarders have to inanimate objects. It can be exhausting. A mantra I have is “be fearless” when it comes to throwing things away.
Instead of giving reusable bags away on facebook market place you could put them away in the yard sale tubs to use to give away when someone doesn't have a bag and buys a lot. And it is more sustainable too then using plastic bags and stuff and the bag is also usefull for the person who buys stuff on your yard sale
I am always amazed how well you are doing! I find it so exciting to see more and more open room. And as always I love to see ms. Pepper being around.
Awe, thank you so so much!!! That means so much to me ❤️🙏🏼❤️
For the hotel toiletries, I would dump the body wash and shampoo samples into your hand soap. That’s what I did when I found a bunch. They were old so I didn’t necessarily want to use them around my face bc I have sensitive skin. They worked fine to wash my hands, however, and they didn’t go to waste.
Wow the gold jewelry! Very valuable
You are making amazing progress! ❤
Hello from Germany and hi miss heart and miow pepper, it's time for the tossy tossy pile!!!good job!! With the make-up ..... Not sore, in German they has a date on it.... "Best juse befor" .Be safe
Shampoos and other soapy stuff is most likely still good if unopened.
Powder makeup usually stays good longer than liquid ones.
I have 5 years old body cream and it is still good, (I'm trying to use up the old stuff... )
Be careful with mascaras and everything close to eyes.
If makeup is separated and light shake won't mix it is is too old.
Everything that smells weird or has weird texture or color should be tossed.
Thanks for the before and after shots. Love the tossy tossy piles! Congratulations!!!
I’m glad to see Pepper wasn’t just sleeping through this decluttering session! 🤣
Soaps and shampoos, unless they have changed consistency, can stay long if originally unopened. For the body lotions, if you are not sure, the small ones are nice to be used on leather purses, to clean them, and give them a nice shine. Also brand new can be ok in case of e.g. very dry knees, feets, hands.
Great job-amazing toast toast pile. And don't be hard on yourself-ypu are doing wonders. The guilt is understandable, but you sure growing, and will not do such hoarding in the future, so as every growth, it is ok to look at our falls as steps to learn from!
You are doing AMAZINGLY 💜
I was almost expecting you to be decision tired after the big box, but MAN you pulled through!
Can you remember how long it would have taken you to open up this much space before? And to get a today today pile this big? You have come a really long way, I am very proud of you 🥰
my late mother was a hoarder and am a little bit of a hoarder too, so when she passed away i found shampoo that was maybe 15 years old , but i couldn't git rid of it due to the economical value and why should i feel guilty it wasn't me who hoarded it 🤣 i used the hick out of it, i used it to wash the stares of our building, and moped the floor, washing my car with it, and soaked my carpet and curtains in the tub with it, ofcores non of it has a bad smell, the lotions honestly my mom would use them but only on her feet before she went to sleep as she would have really dry feet, the colorfull make up i would use it to color your monthly no spend challenge 😁
Another great basement declutter video. My absolute favourite video of the week of all I follow 🥰❤️
I loved the TEA sign about the 7:42 mark. (You are my cup of tea).....perfect for Valentines Day!
Great job 😊❤️ so love your channel
Amazing tossy tossy pile. You’re doing so well. 😊
Isn’t it exciting to see how great it’s going? Good job Ms Heart ❤👍🌹
You are so sweet!! Thank you so so much 🦄🌟💜🙏🏼
I have the same clutter issues - paper and memories. I usually find money in greeting cards!
Brilliant. Well done👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰
You did so great!!!
That's a big pile!
Wonderful job, Melanie! It's good to see you be gentle with yourself. Let that guilt go. And you are very mindful and respectful of your family's space, too, when you set things aside for them to make their own decisions about. So inspiring! Love seeing the fireplace next to the newly opened up space. That was such a surprise when it came to light a while ago. Have a blessed day Miss Heart. 💝
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i think the creams you should toss after a year, specially if there are active ingredients. For powder eyeshadows or other kinds of dry powder i would say they are probably fine.
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Tomorrow the kids and I are putting all their toys together, and we’re doing a huge clear out of them. I’m hoping to halve their toys, with maybe 2 tubs to keep put away as rotation toys for them (stuffed toys they love and maybe some barbies to rotate as both my kids and toddler love playing with the barbies) we will see how it goes! :)
What helped me to declutter was asking myself "Who is going to have to deal with this clutter if I died tomorrow?", and "Can someone get enjoyment out of it now, instead of it just hiding in a box??" You and Pepper did a great job, as for the makeup stuff I would declutter that guilt free, you declutter other things guilt free, take food for example, we throw out left overs without thinking of the hungry people who might have enjoyed it.
You are such a good kind person. Great job decluttering. I would donate the items with your disclosure and they can decide. I'm sure the woman's shelters and goodwill etc, have this kind of thing come in all the time.
Ive been using the same bottle of aveeno for probably 7 years now and its fine lol The samples that are in foil wrapping or you can tell are obviously separated. Those you can toss. Some might even have an exp date. I would definitely post the remaining stuff in your town giving page. Even though they are older some people might feel like they hit the jackpot if they cannot afford that kind of stuff.
Even unopened, any lotions or make-up older than 18 months to 2 years old needs to be thrown away. You can still donate the make-up bags to the shelter. The shelter might also be able to use those reusable shopping bags, but check with the shelter first.
Wow, awesome tossy tossy pile. There’s usually expiration dates on the end of tubes on cosmetic items. I would offer up on towns giving page with full disclosure.
Try not to feel shame. You were not ready to part from the make up etc at that time. Try to not be upset that it took a while to get to that point, rather celebrate that you are there now ❤️❤️
It's so interesting how you valued real gold jewellery on the same level as socks that were worn through. Even if you truly knew their difference in value, you held on to them both equally in a sense.
Oh Ms Heart! I just love your decluttering videos! They are so uplifting and motivating. My family have been on a journey of simplifying and minimalism for the past 12 years. The benefits of a simplified life are amazing 🤩 As for your beauty products, like others have mentioned, be careful with liquids and powders, but I would happily donate unused brushes and zippered pouches. Your Miss Pepper is always such a helpful kitty 🐱😊
I always wonder the same thing as you never really know how old a product is when you buy it from a shop either it could have been on the shelf for 2yrs. Everyone takes a risk buying cosmetics and bathroom supplies any way, they say don't use after 12/24 months when opened on the package but how long is that? Who remembers when they opened it exactly?.I feel if you put the date out here and someone wants it for free, it's at their own risk, I use makeup beyond the recommend dates as I feel it's more a best before just to get you to buy more stuff, if it was a real issue it would have a proper expiry date including the year like suncream. You can usually judge by the look smell and consistency if it's worth using.
There should be expiration dates on all the makeup and lotions. Including the trial sized ones. But it probably will be hard to read. Some of them will be the same color as the material that the package is made of.
You should do a kon Mari declutter on frames and wall decorations. You did great in this video as well! 🦄💪
Look at you go! This was amazing to watch! All the stuff going without lots of hard decisions!
You are just so precious! ❤ beautiful spirit!
I love hearing you process your thoughts & feelings in real time. What a blessing you are!
You are such a blessing I love your refreshing way to deal with clutter please continue letting God use you sweet soul to encourage many! Love Ruthie
Great job!
Most makeup and skincare is good for 12months. They usually have a little sign on the sign. Not a date but something like 12m.
Good outta here pile 👏🏼 lotions can get weird, I wouldn’t keep. But powder shadows, especially Natasha Denona 💵 I’d definitely give a try.
Watching you throw out this week's stuff so casually is so far removed from the first episodes. I love it! You had places to put what you kept. So cool.
I'm so sorry for the makeup tripwire. I hope that after the moment of grief for what happened in the past, that you would bin them while you remind yourself that it's very unlikely that that will happen again in future. The reality is that you are not that level of hoarder anymore. Pull your shoulders back proudly for being able to throw it away and move on.
I'd give the items away on buy nothing with the disclosure. I personally have used older products with zero problems.
I use older lotions as either foot lotion or to spruce hardwood!
I often feel guilt, too, when things need to be thrown out. Usually about the money wasted. I try to forgive myself and promise to do better in the future.
Professional makeup artist here...most of the formulas of cosmetics and lotions breakdown and separate over time, so I recommend tossing anything that is more than 18 months - 2 years old. 👍🏼
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Yes, you Can use unopened, unused make up that is less than 5 years old except foundation and mascara, which will be dry and tacky after 2 years.. You can probably shake up and use unopened skin care - Except things that are very organic with lots of natural oils - that are less than 5 years. If Make up or skin care has been opened you can use it youself for about 6 months past the expiration date. But you can only donate unopened, unused stuff. Make up is really only good for about 6 -8 months after you open it. I use my make up so little that I tend to keep it for over a year., closed, in a make up bag in a drawer. If you leave it out on the bathroom counter, or loose in your purse, it will have more germs.
You are doing so good. Use the reusable bags for stuff on your filing page. Fix with X someone wants but put in that bag. You get rid of that object plus the bag.
I am with the "throw it away" side. Sure, someone could use it and might be okay, but they might not. Why take the risk? BTW, I love Pepper and I love seeing your old toys like the My Little Pony playset 🙂🦄💕
Don’t use stuff that smells ‘off’ or has separated. I’ve used hotel free bottles of shower gel, shampoo and conditioner which were at least five years old and they were absolutely fine. If you’re not sure, use them up for freshening up the toilet.
You should be very proud!! Your
progress IS amazing!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I have an answer: Things like facial refresher tissues will dry out even when closed. The package around it will become porous how do I know? I had them expired after like 2 years it was dry as a rock when I opened it up. Little packs of shampoo etc. will mostly be fine so will be liquid handsoap (the texture may be a little off but can be diluted with a bit of water). Dry soap bars never expire unless kept in bad condition they can become moldy. Otherwise they willl just loose their fragrance but that doesn't matter they still clean the hands. As for the little toiletry/ swag bags i also have so many of these: I took the largest troiletry bag I had (size of a small onboard bag) and stuff them all in there. It's their permanent home until I know what to do with them haha.
Thank you Ms. Heart for everything and thank you for being honest! Please keep up the fantastic work, you are doing great!