I feel that the fact that you felt, " weird, sadness, disappointment" shows how the environment around us can make someone's depression spiral. you have the tools and motivation to clean and keep going, someone with depression struggles to find those things, thank you for not judging and helping others understand.
I’ll admit I worked at a job that felt this way. That all my hard work was never appreciated when they’d be so messy/trashed things. It definitely makes you feel bummed out/unappreciated/sad.
Maybe I don't understand that person. I am treated for depresión (almost for all of my life) and I clean my kitchen. I have low energy, so I sleep a lot, but I try to do my best when I can.
@@haydeecolon7868 depression comes in all sizes and kinds. whats easy for one person is awful for the other. i also have depression and host of other mental health problems and keep my kitchen clean. however i also struggle to leave the home because of agoraphobia. meaning i dont get my laundry done (there is no working machines in my apartment) and i also sometimes neglect showering. we all are dealing with our own demons so all we can do is show compassion for others even if we ourselves don't have the same type of problems.
I moved into a house like this when I was short on funds. I did 40 loads of laundry and about as many dishes as you just did. I was so happy to help out that single Dad get control of his mess. I built a lifelong bond with his young Daughter and, of course, he really helped me out by putting a roof over my and my Son's head.
Well done,awesome! My biggest advice to people who don’t keep up with dishes is: fill the sink with hot,soapy water every morning, (maybe both of these ridiculous shallow ones) scrape the dishes and put in the sink. During the next meal cooking on the stove,wash the soaked dishes,they will be done so quickly because no scrubbing. I have even washed all of my breakfast dishes in the four minutes that the microwave was heating up lunch. ( they also may have too many dishes,too convenient to just keep taking clean ones out.)
I bought a beautiful set of new dishes, only 4 place settings. My husband took our 12 piece Correll place settings to the Salvation Army. I bet those went in a hurry after they displayed them. Bottom line, we had too many dishes. Next to go will be cups and glasses. I feel kind of bad about the glasses, they were matching the Correll. Oh well, Rome wasn't built in a day. So glasses, mugs and (gasp) my "Tupperware" . I'm afraid of that cabinet. 🤣 Someone will be happy to get them and then my kitchen cabinet makeover will be done... except.. The Christmas cupboard. I had a 12 piece place setting Christmas China. I gave my sister's 4 piece set, that she gave me before she moved and 4 settings from my collection to my bestie's daughter plus never used gold silverware that is all really nice. (my dad got all the girls the same dishes and Gold silverware. She was tickled pink because she was having her in laws over for Christmas brunch. Her nutty mother in law was totally impressed at how beautiful the table looked. I'm kind of her other mama and that alone irks the MIL. I've known her since she was 2. Anyway I have more goodies for her if she wants them, it'll make her MIL green with envy. 😳🤣 Going down to 4 place settings was so smart. We only entertain one other couple at a time now, so everything works out perfectly. After the kitchen is our bedroom. I'm going to have to be ruthless or better yet call my son and get him to do it. He did a Marie Condo on his whole house. His wife is happy that he's a neatnick and his father in law is overjoyed because his brilliant, accomplished, adorable daughter is sloppy. I love her as though she were my own.
Pro tip from an old person: when you have this many dishes, try to sort them by category, take them outside & use a garden hose. Easier to fill totes. Also, bathtub or shower to fill totes. Be sure to put wire trap over drain to catch the yuck soaked off the dishes.
I keep kosher so I have a whole set of dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, cutting boards for meat and the same for milk. Also some pots and knives and cutting boards for natural. Thank god I have 2 dishwashers.
It's good sign that they put up art on the fireplace mantle and threw away the kitchen trash before you came to clean the kitchen. They're invested. Struggling, but trying.
Just a tip when dealing with strong stinky mess. .. put some Vix vapor rub on your nose. You'll be amazed how much it helps. You are a super woman for dealing with this!👍🙂
Peppermint is also a really strong odor neutralizer. Medical staff use it in operating rooms enough that it's very common to be a required part of an OR set up. At least where I live it is.
I clean houses for a living and one thing I do is always use water to clean out microwaves. The owners manual that comes with them says to never put cleaners in them, so I spray them with plain water and then go back later and they wipe right out. You can also put a cup of water in them and boil it and let the steam stay in there and then go back and wipe it out. 👍
I use the steam method too, so easy to wipe after that. I don’t really use cleaners in my kitchen, unless it’s an unusual mess that really requires it. Hot water and soap is all that is needed if it’s not too bad.
The best thing for sinks & stoves is scrub daddy power paste. I promise once you try it you'll never go back. I used to clean places exactly like this & I know that over powering smell you were talking about. 🤢 Bless you for cleaning this person's place, also those kitties deserve to live in a clean space. 💞
So smart idea to use totes to soak the dishes! I will definitely keep this in mind. Once a year I visit my grandparents village and stay in a house that it's closed all year so I have to wash everything. Next year I will take two totes with me! ❣️
They will be able to keep on top of it so much easier if they get rid of at least half of the crockery and utensils. They have enough for the whole street.
If you clean areas with cat pee with Angry Orange or Nature’s Miracle are both great. Amazon. I have used both. Odors will be gone. Same on furniture. Not covered up. Gone. They are lucky to have what seems to be a very nice apartment/condo. Nice appliances/floors. Nice outside places. Glad you are helping them. I would hate to see it ruined. Thank you for helping.
I use Nature’s Miracle too. It works! I have had body odor issues. I spray Nature’s Miracle on the underarms of my shirts,then throw them in the hamper., wash as usual.
I hope you can stress to your friend that running the dishwasher once every day(even if it's not full) would help so much! You did a fantastic job ❤ I have cleaned kitchens in a similar state to this and it is taxing...physically and mentally. The overwhelm is phenomenal and I can only imagine how much worse it is for those living in the space.
im really hoping that if they keep up with the dishwasher, like you said, then it will go a long way to help! im thinking it will work just fine if they dont let food harden on their plates for so long!
@@getitdonewithgabbi A lot of people don't realize/know that you are supposed to empty/clean dishwasher filters on a regular basis. If the dishwasher doesn't seem to be cleaning, and/or water is draining slowly, check the filter(s)!
When I first saw the "before" picture, I thought there was no way you would finish cleaning that mess up in a day. You're a miracle worker! Suggestion: Could the mini fridge in the breakfast bar area be moved against the wall to the right of the cabinet with the toaster on it, where the shoe rack is? The microwave could then be placed on top of the fridge. The microwave seems a bit precarious in its current location, and the ugly backside of it is facing the living room. The toaster could be moved where the microwave was. Then the breakfast area could be used for a small table and chairs or a desk.
thats a great idea! i need to ask them about that mini fridge, im not even sure if it works! but if they do plan on keeping it that is the perfect place to put it!
I would get rid of mini fridge or put in garage. Move shoe rack to closet. Get a small table or microwave cart to put where the shoe rack currently is. Down size inventory to many dishes. I put my extra in the pantry for when I have company, I put them in a box as that made for harder access
@@getitdonewithgabbi you're a saint. Being a married mom of a busy toddler how did you find the time? Also, where did you find this person and how did this situation come to be?
Great job! My heart went out to you with those dishes ---that's a hot, sweaty, job. I hope you have a wonderful, RESTFUL, vacation ---you deserve it! THANK YOU!
Helpful that you pointed out the difficulties with the kitchen. An ineffective dishwasher and tiny sink are hang ups for ANYONE but if you have depression it can be crippling and hard to stop a spiral. So happy you helped them!
Considering the job you tackled, it was soooooo satisfying to see that kitchen disaster all cleaned up. I feel for the lady of the house if she is battling depression. Hope she is getting the help and support she needs. Now, after looking at that sparkling clean kitchen, I hope she can feel batter about making meals and cleaning each effort up after she is done in order to keep ahead of things. Dang good job and it was a doozy.
I have probably tried every cleaner on the planet. My favorites have become Spray Nine/Krud Cutter and blue Dawn. Every stain even old ones disappeared !! You did a great job! Mother is a hoarder and does not allow any cleaning-so we have that to look forward to eventually
I love that you're tagging your feelings as you go along. What you're doing is not easy and I can't even imagine what the home owner is going through to live that poorly every day. What you're doing is a God send and I hope this person truly appreciates your work!
I’ve been waiting for the kitchen! I can’t imagine doing all those dishes and I could tell how small those sinks were. Kitties snoopervising was cute. Enjoy the vacay.
You did a fantastic job in getting that kitchen in tip top shape. Not only that but showed viewers that by having so much stuff that it takes more time to maintain and to keep it clean and orderly.
A word of advice from an old cleaning lady…..fill the dishwasher with all the small items first, cups, glasses, silverware, small bowls and plates. It saves a lot of work in the long run. Then, you can wash the large bowls, pans etc by hand.
You are such an amazing cleaner. It's an FYI to all of us to declutter and downsize the amount of dishes we actually need to function. They all have to be washed! 🌷👍
Hi I am a new subscriber! Wow! I watched this whole series! Thank you for all of your inspiration and motivation! I wish that I had as much energy as you do! God Bless you for helping other people the way that you do! Sending prayers and love from New Jersey! Be careful and stay safe!❤🙏🏼
I love that you plan and strategise. I can’t condemn because I’m dealing with organising a badly neglected home. When I feel overwhelmed or despairing I do a video marathon to spur me on.
Tip: when you come across stuck on stuff on the counters, spray or apply cleaner on stains, agitate with brush, put plastic wrap over if it's super bad like a neglected stove top so the solution doesn't dry, let sit for a while, scrape with scraper then wipe. That way you're not wiping the same surface a million times. I like to do this to my oven/stovetop while deep cleaning out my fridge. I love to do it with oven cleaner and my baking dishes. I also suffer from depression and I'm also physically disabled so I'm always looking for ways to work smarter, not exhaust myself, so that I may get other things done. Like keeping my laundry going so it doesn't pile too bad and I can still find my socks.
This is my first time watching. You’re amazing! That was a lot of hard work, especially for one person. Hopefully it’s all uphill for them from now on.
The filters in the dishwasher may need to be cleaned, it will make a world of difference. I don't know how you did it, I would have cried. I just have no words. You are awesome, super great job!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Oh my goodness. You are so amazing. I have been where you are helping a family member just like this. It is very overwhelming but so inspiring when you complete it. The chore list is a great idea. I can't wait for more videos.
I agree. If the rest of the kitchen stuff hasn’t been cleaned in a while, the filter probably hasn’t been changed either so the water can’t flow properly. I can’t even imagine how gross the filter is.
I had a neighbor with 5 children and her entire house was in the same condition. . Kitchen was full of maggots , bugs, trash. And the same amount of dishes. I cleaned it for her for free as well. I did the same thing, only I filled four large totes dragged all of her dishes to my house, set them on my front step and boiled pot after pot of hot water and bleach and dish soap and left them to soak on my front step while I cleaned the rest of the kitchen up. I did all of the dishes at my house in my sink . It took me a full 8 hours to just wash dishes. The rest of the kitchen took like 5 hours. The bugs and the grime and the stench overwhelmed me. I did it for the kids and my love for them, and offered to continue to help with the rest of the house if she would take some small steps to show she was willing to help herself, but she didn't take those small steps, so I didn't return for the rest of the house at all. Example: I will do the living room tomorrow ( which was filled with garbage and clothes in every square inch) I asked her to fill one 13 gal bag of trash and set it on the porch, which would have taken five mins, and choose one 13 gal bag of clothes to declutter for trash,when I went back the next day neither had been done, so I decided I couldn't help somebody who won't help themselves at all and I left .
It’s sad when folks are depressed the things we think,are important quickly falls to the side. I pray for her to receive some well-being help. Thank you for your help in keeping the physical things in order. 🙏🏾
There's a fish siphon hose that hooks up to faucets and can help you fill/empty fish tanks. They are absolutely wonderful. 10/10 would use to put out fires and fill, and empty every water holding thing.
Just finished watching all these videos and I have to say your channel is my new favorite. Excellent content, great music and great camera shots. Look forward to watching more and think you are awesome for helping these people.
I'm confused about the Lysol in the microwave. I was always taught that's really bad. I would have just microwaved a big bowl of water or vinegar and then when it was done, wipe clean.
I too am a professional cleaner and organizer. My tip to you is get two large black garbage cans put some powdered laundry detergent and a few capfuls of bleach and water and let all the dishes, pots and pans soak for 3 hours. Wear something that you can get bleach on and then hand rinse all the dishes and let them air dry. Powdered laundry detergent has enzymes to soften and remove dirt and stains and bleach disinfects. You did an amazing job!!
This video hit me in a soft spot.. this was my kitchen and homw when I was feeling down. Oh man ... God bless you for your work. And also for feeling and understanding what others go through 😮💨❤️❤️❤️
Soo admire you for tackling that to help, it is a generous love gift.... Here is a tip...use a pool noodle to put over the faucet and then into a bucket or tote.saves lifting and carrying... cream of tartar removes rust spots, and Bar Keepers Friend will clean a glass stovetop to shine like new.....wet stove with soapy dawn water, let set a few...wipe up the gunk then sprinkle on the bar keepers and use a soft scrubbie or paper towel to rub...moist but not wet works best...Power on! You're an angel!
Omg 😱 thanks for the tote idea.. my kitchen is a living nightmare and I have been dreading the extensive scrubbing and think about the time spent waiting for each load of dishes in the sink to soak. Foreverrrr. Now I feel like I can whip these out in no time thanks to having multiple empty totes around my house. I'm subscribed now! 👍😁
Just for feature reference hun ...you can bring a garden hose ( cut it to length, or bring the new soft hoses easy to carry) and most will attach l to the kitchen tap..if not you can buy a small adapter at the hardware store 😉...and also I can relate to the "feeling unnerved " when faced with a big intence clean ...the mess wasnt created from good vibes , and a filthy space reflects that energy 💫Also hun ..if you put a full cup of water into microwave after removing easy to remove grime with a vacume nozzle or a paper towel...put it in for w minutes..this will steam the inside making everything wipe off ready 😉( I am a cleaner for more years than you were born ...I ve much experience..i am inspired by your video today as I ve gotten myself into another stress out depression and my own space gone to sqwaller 😔so thank you for the motivation...Another tip fir cleaning counters inside fridges and stove tops...use warm dish soapy water , after removing all loose debre ..cover surfaces let soak for 5 to 15 minutes or more ..come back with an old debit card or gift card ( they make AWSOME surface scrappers including frying pan , cookie and pizza sheets and pot scrapers...you can even cut edges to perfectly fit into corners of cooking vessels )
My gran used to make us wash our dish as soon as we were done. Although I don't do this today, I normally clean as I go so it wont be so overwhelming later on. You did an outstanding job and deserve every penny of what you earned plus some!
I just found your channel yesterday. I love this kind of mess and “seeing” the transformation. I almost went blind when you turned the camera on that kitchen! And using totes to soak things! So simple and so brilliant!! I love your spirit!
I also learned another trick cleaning microwaves if you put a cup of water in there and heat it up for like 3 minutes the steam will let everything wipe off with no problem and no chemicals until you get all the gunk out. Sometimes a microwave that bad you have to do it twice but it works. I love watching your videos though I've learned quite a bit from just watching you one housecleaner to another. 😊
Great transformation by you. The washer and dryer should help but the dishwasher appears to be old. Hope those you helped will be able to carryon your work.
What a great job! It probably felt so rewarding just to see the dishes put away! Please let me know what sprayer you are using and what's in it. I volunteer to help the elderly at my Parish clean and declutter their homes and I believe that would be so helpful! Thank you😊
August 15, 2022 Monday - Great idea Gabbi to have brought those three big totes to soak the dishes. I use vinegar and baking soda. Can you open the sliding glass door to air out this apartment? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Gabbi, I'm a new watcher. I love watching things made clean and orderly! I even like lawnmowing videos for the same reason. You say this couple have anxiety and depression. I've had both in the past. But I just wonder if that is an official diagnosis. I can't help but feel it is quite a bit of laziness or carelessness as well. It is not hard to place a plate and glass and your cutlery in the dishwasher. Dirty pots and pans I can understand more - they're a pain to wash but they could soak them and that makes it a lot easier. How much might be just not knowing how to be organised and do things in a way that makes life easier? I agree with the many commentators saying they should get rid of some of their kitchen stuff and that way they might be more prone to cleaning things. You are so kind to help them in this way. I hope they appreciate it. May I ask whereabouts you live? I'm in New Zealand.
Just came across your channel and all I can say is: WOW!😲 You did an amazing job. I am so glad I found your channel and I will continue to watch and hopefully learn great cleaning methods from you. I am a huge fan of cleaning video's and try to learn something new and exciting from every channel that I have subscribed to. Keep up the great and amazing work!😁
Excellent job! I've been on both sides...I know how debilitating depression can be and I sometimes let the dishes sit for days...and then I clean everything up on a good day. It's a tough job dealing with the stench...etc. Kudos to you for doing this for someone else.
Jobs that size can be really difficult doing it all alone. The feeling of hopelessness you had is what the homeowner felt I'm sure. I'm glad you pressed through and completed it. I pray they will continue the journey!
This makes me want to do my supper dishes immediately!! I'm saving this for review for when I feel like waiting to clean tomorrow. Great idea with the totes!!!
i just started watching your channel and im kinda just jumping to random playlists but i love your process for cleaning and your videos are very realistic and i love that !! keep up the good deeds you are doing i know if it helps me just to watch these then its really making a life change for your clients.
What an angel you are!! Great job, don't know how you do it . I know it is so satisfying when at the end of the day everything you set out to do gets done. Heartfelt prayers to the person you are doing this for. Depression is difficult to cope with. May all you are doing gives the person a positive incentive in a new direction one step at a time. Bless them and you.🙏❤️
The cleaning up should help with the depression, they need to do their part in keeping it clean. If you are the only one doing it all for them, they are just going to let it go bad all the time.
Gabbi do you clean her house every week????BLESS YOU/I have been doing houses since i was 15 years old/im 64years old lol/still clean for a livingI have just a few people i clean for/since COVID/I dropped a few people that were just tooo much/lol/I clean for the older ones/and they are pretty clean/so its not to bad// I love cleaning everyones home except my own
I am a clean person myself. I do a lot of cleaning and been cleaning since the age of 11 I watch a lot of content with cleaning and I haven’t seen anyone clean like you yet. You actually use water and cleaning products proper cleaning products most people I watch, use oven cleaner and oven cleaner only on the most nastiest disgusting filthy jobs and that is called half ass cleaning to me you actually clean👏👏
You do an awesome job, but they have way to many dish’s , if they had less maybe they would clean or load the dishwasher. Are you going there weekly to clean, if they clean something everyday. They would see that they accomplish positive vibes.
I know people with depression and have helped a friend several times, inside and out, but I can’t do it anymore because I go back and it’s the same again , but now we are working on 80 year old aunt and uncle who are like this. They have a right to be depressed. They had 2 boys, one was murdered and the other was the first to get SARS -Covid in 2007. First in city to get that and they had no idea at the time what it was, he also died. They haven’t been the same since. They have no one but us, so we drive 6 hours every month to clean and do yard work...1 step forward and 2 steps back kind of thing....we can’t give up though. Trying to keep them out of nursing home and in their home😢- watching from Lake Wales, Florida
New subscriber here. I don't know if you watch the RUclipsr named AuriKatrina. She's a woman out of Finland that cleans homes worst than this for free. It's people who suffer severe depression or mental illness. Auri is very respectful of her client's home to her the dirtier the better. She's cute though and has recently told her clients stories without giving out their names. She gives useful cleaning tips like I noticed you had their baking pans in those tubs soaking. Auri uses oven cleaner on the baking pans and wraps them with saran wrap for hours. She has them looking brand-new.
Yes, I enjoy the gal from Finland very much! My husband is a hoarder- I have my own apartment but I do help him out at times. I can't imagine how it would get otherwise.
@@marystrenke3050 my late mother bless her soul but she was a hoarder. I didn’t know it then but they need lots of therapy to let go of their things. I cleaned up my moms property which took a day and she was hissing at me. So furious because I disposed of a moldy door that had been sitting outside for a year being destroyed by the elements. I told her if she had $ 800 plus court costs to pay the city fines then it can stay. I won the battle and her neighbors thank me and my husband. I watch the show hoarders on A& E and those people were my mother. It’s something that triggers them to be this way, I think for her the tiggers were growing up dirt poor and my dads physical and verbal abuse combined.
Have you tried using vinegar and water in a measuring cup and put in the microwave for 5 minutes? That loosens all the grime and you don’t have to scrub so hard! Then if you wanted to use the Lysol afterwards! You are doing fantastic girl it looks so good! ❤
I feel that the fact that you felt, " weird, sadness, disappointment" shows how the environment around us can make someone's depression spiral. you have the tools and motivation to clean and keep going, someone with depression struggles to find those things, thank you for not judging and helping others understand.
I tip my hat to you it. Takes a wonderful person to do what you do for others people good bless
I’ll admit I worked at a job that felt this way. That all my hard work was never appreciated when they’d be so messy/trashed things. It definitely makes you feel bummed out/unappreciated/sad.
Maybe I don't understand that person. I am treated for depresión (almost for all of my life) and I clean my kitchen. I have low energy, so I sleep a lot, but I try to do my best when I can.
@@haydeecolon7868 depression comes in all sizes and kinds. whats easy for one person is awful for the other. i also have depression and host of other mental health problems and keep my kitchen clean. however i also struggle to leave the home because of agoraphobia. meaning i dont get my laundry done (there is no working machines in my apartment) and i also sometimes neglect showering. we all are dealing with our own demons so all we can do is show compassion for others even if we ourselves don't have the same type of problems.
I moved into a house like this when I was short on funds. I did 40 loads of laundry and about as many dishes as you just did. I was so happy to help out that single Dad get control of his mess. I built a lifelong bond with his young Daughter and, of course, he really helped me out by putting a roof over my and my Son's head.
Beautiful ~ I hope things are looking up for you now
There are kind people in this world and it’s great to see that! ❤👍🏻
Well done,awesome! My biggest advice to people who don’t keep up with dishes is: fill the sink with hot,soapy water every morning, (maybe both of these ridiculous shallow ones) scrape the dishes and put in the sink. During the next meal cooking on the stove,wash the soaked dishes,they will be done so quickly because no scrubbing. I have even washed all of my breakfast dishes in the four minutes that the microwave was heating up lunch. ( they also may have too many dishes,too convenient to just keep taking clean ones out.)
The occupant has depression and believe me, even filling the sink with hot soapy water every morning is a major task.
I bought a beautiful set of new dishes, only 4 place settings. My husband took our 12 piece Correll place settings to the Salvation Army. I bet those went in a hurry after they displayed them. Bottom line, we had too many dishes. Next to go will be cups and glasses. I feel kind of bad about the glasses, they were matching the Correll. Oh well, Rome wasn't built in a day. So glasses, mugs and (gasp) my "Tupperware" . I'm afraid of that cabinet. 🤣 Someone will be happy to get them and then my kitchen cabinet makeover will be done... except.. The Christmas cupboard. I had a 12 piece place setting Christmas China. I gave my sister's 4 piece set, that she gave me before she moved and 4 settings from my collection to my bestie's daughter plus never used gold silverware that is all really nice. (my dad got all the girls the same dishes and Gold silverware. She was tickled pink because she was having her in laws over for Christmas brunch. Her nutty mother in law was totally impressed at how beautiful the table looked. I'm kind of her other mama and that alone irks the MIL. I've known her since she was 2. Anyway I have more goodies for her if she wants them, it'll make her MIL green with envy. 😳🤣 Going down to 4 place settings was so smart. We only entertain one other couple at a time now, so everything works out perfectly. After the kitchen is our bedroom. I'm going to have to be ruthless or better yet call my son and get him to do it. He did a Marie Condo on his whole house. His wife is happy that he's a neatnick and his father in law is overjoyed because his brilliant, accomplished, adorable daughter is sloppy. I love her as though she were my own.
Pro tip from an old person: when you have this many dishes, try to sort them by category, take them outside & use a garden hose. Easier to fill totes. Also, bathtub or shower to fill totes. Be sure to put wire trap over drain to catch the yuck soaked off the dishes.
I keep kosher so I have a whole set of dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, cutting boards for meat and the same for milk. Also some pots and knives and cutting boards for natural. Thank god I have 2 dishwashers.
I don’t know why they make shallow sinks like that.
It's good sign that they put up art on the fireplace mantle and threw away the kitchen trash before you came to clean the kitchen. They're invested. Struggling, but trying.
Just a tip when dealing with strong stinky mess. .. put some Vix vapor rub on your nose. You'll be amazed how much it helps. You are a super woman for dealing with this!👍🙂
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Awesome idea 💡
We used Vicks at our Dr. Office. Sad but true
When going to nursing homes it helps too.
Peppermint is also a really strong odor neutralizer. Medical staff use it in operating rooms enough that it's very common to be a required part of an OR set up. At least where I live it is.
I clean houses for a living and one thing I do is always use water to clean out microwaves. The owners manual that comes with them says to never put cleaners in them, so I spray them with plain water and then go back later and they wipe right out. You can also put a cup of water in them and boil it and let the steam stay in there and then go back and wipe it out. 👍
I use salt water sometimes add lemon or vinegar but w use a drop or two of Dawn as a degreaser
I use lemons
That microwave needed colorx
Will you film the house clutter clean up. I love these videos bc it just feels refreshing how clean it is after it's very therapeutic
I use the steam method too, so easy to wipe after that. I don’t really use cleaners in my kitchen, unless it’s an unusual mess that really requires it. Hot water and soap is all that is needed if it’s not too bad.
The best thing for sinks & stoves is scrub daddy power paste. I promise once you try it you'll never go back. I used to clean places exactly like this & I know that over powering smell you were talking about. 🤢 Bless you for cleaning this person's place, also those kitties deserve to live in a clean space. 💞
Will you film the house clutter clean up. I love this videos bc it just feels refreshing how clean it is after it's very therapeutic
I have cleaned for 50 years. So good to see a young person doing hard cleaning. No one likes to do hard cleaning
So smart idea to use totes to soak the dishes! I will definitely keep this in mind. Once a year I visit my grandparents village and stay in a house that it's closed all year so I have to wash everything. Next year I will take two totes with me! ❣️
They will be able to keep on top of it so much easier if they get rid of at least half of the crockery and utensils. They have enough for the whole street.
Get a pool noodle and stick it on the end of the faucet and fill up a bucket to fill up your totes or mop bucket. 😁
Smart thinking
If you clean areas with cat pee with Angry Orange or Nature’s Miracle are both great. Amazon. I have used both. Odors will be gone. Same on furniture. Not covered up. Gone. They are lucky to have what seems to be a very nice apartment/condo. Nice appliances/floors. Nice outside places. Glad you are helping them. I would hate to see it ruined. Thank you for helping.
I use Nature’s Miracle too. It works! I have had body odor issues. I spray Nature’s Miracle on the underarms of my shirts,then throw them in the hamper., wash as usual.
Sending special prayers from up above for the person going through a tough time and yourself as well
I hope you can stress to your friend that running the dishwasher once every day(even if it's not full) would help so much!
You did a fantastic job ❤ I have cleaned kitchens in a similar state to this and it is taxing...physically and mentally. The overwhelm is phenomenal and I can only imagine how much worse it is for those living in the space.
I just saw that the dishwasher isn't cleaning properly...Ughh...maybe it is a simple matter of needing the filters cleaned. *fingers crossed*
im really hoping that if they keep up with the dishwasher, like you said, then it will go a long way to help! im thinking it will work just fine if they dont let food harden on their plates for so long!
@@getitdonewithgabbi A lot of people don't realize/know that you are supposed to empty/clean dishwasher filters on a regular basis. If the dishwasher doesn't seem to be cleaning, and/or water is draining slowly, check the filter(s)!
But if she does that she wouldn’t have a video to show🙂
Why does the rest of house look clean???
If they got rid of 2/3 of their dishes, they would have to clean them more often and things would not get as dirty. Minimize!
Can't even imagine how relieved your clients feel. You help them with no judgement. You are great! ❣️
When I first saw the "before" picture, I thought there was no way you would finish cleaning that mess up in a day. You're a miracle worker! Suggestion: Could the mini fridge in the breakfast bar area be moved against the wall to the right of the cabinet with the toaster on it, where the shoe rack is? The microwave could then be placed on top of the fridge. The microwave seems a bit precarious in its current location, and the ugly backside of it is facing the living room. The toaster could be moved where the microwave was. Then the breakfast area could be used for a small table and chairs or a desk.
thats a great idea! i need to ask them about that mini fridge, im not even sure if it works! but if they do plan on keeping it that is the perfect place to put it!
And maybe some pictures on the wall
I would get rid of mini fridge or put in garage. Move shoe rack to closet. Get a small table or microwave cart to put where the shoe rack currently is. Down size inventory to many dishes. I put my extra in the pantry for when I have company, I put them in a box as that made for harder access
@@getitdonewithgabbi you're a saint. Being a married mom of a busy toddler how did you find the time? Also, where did you find this person and how did this situation come to be?
Great job! My heart went out to you with those dishes ---that's a hot, sweaty, job. I hope you have a wonderful, RESTFUL, vacation ---you deserve it! THANK YOU!
Lots of admiration - for your strength, perseverance, ingenuity. And yes, tiny sinks are a nuisance.
Holiday well reserved!
And very clever to use a pump/spray thing!
* well Deserved (😡 autocorrect)
Helpful that you pointed out the difficulties with the kitchen. An ineffective dishwasher and tiny sink are hang ups for ANYONE but if you have depression it can be crippling and hard to stop a spiral. So happy you helped them!
I put aluminum foil under the burners and then when there is a boil over or spill I just lift up the stove top and change the foil. You are awesome!
Oh my, great idea. Thanks, I'm using that one.
My husband did this and it works great!!!!
Considering the job you tackled, it was soooooo satisfying to see that kitchen disaster all cleaned up. I feel for the lady of the house if she is battling depression. Hope she is getting the help and support she needs. Now, after looking at that sparkling clean kitchen, I hope she can feel batter about making meals and cleaning each effort up after she is done in order to keep ahead of things. Dang good job and it was a doozy.
I have probably tried every cleaner on the planet. My favorites have become Spray Nine/Krud Cutter and blue Dawn. Every stain even old ones disappeared !! You did a great job! Mother is a hoarder and does not allow any cleaning-so we have that to look forward to eventually
Ive never heard of Spray Nine before, ill have to try that out! im sorry to hear about your mom, hopefully she will let ya help out someday
I believe in Krud Kutter, it works.
I love that you're tagging your feelings as you go along. What you're doing is not easy and I can't even imagine what the home owner is going through to live that poorly every day. What you're doing is a God send and I hope this person truly appreciates your work!
I’ve been waiting for the kitchen! I can’t imagine doing all those dishes and I could tell how small those sinks were. Kitties snoopervising was cute. Enjoy the vacay.
You did a fantastic job in getting that kitchen in tip top shape.
Not only that but showed viewers that by having so much stuff that it takes more time to maintain and to keep it clean and orderly.
A word of advice from an old cleaning lady…..fill the dishwasher with all the small items first, cups, glasses, silverware, small bowls and plates. It saves a lot of work in the long run. Then, you can wash the large bowls, pans etc by hand.
You are such an amazing cleaner. It's an FYI to all of us to declutter and downsize the amount of dishes we actually need to function. They all have to be washed! 🌷👍
Hi I am a new subscriber! Wow! I watched this whole series! Thank you for all of your inspiration and motivation! I wish that I had as much energy as you do! God Bless you for helping other people the way that you do! Sending prayers and love from New Jersey! Be careful and stay safe!❤🙏🏼
I love that you plan and strategise. I can’t condemn because I’m dealing with organising a badly neglected home. When I feel overwhelmed or despairing I do a video marathon to spur me on.
You did a great job cleaning up the kitchen So many dishes lm sure they appreciate what you are doing for them Cheers from Linda in Australia 🍹😊👏
Tip: when you come across stuck on stuff on the counters, spray or apply cleaner on stains, agitate with brush, put plastic wrap over if it's super bad like a neglected stove top so the solution doesn't dry, let sit for a while, scrape with scraper then wipe. That way you're not wiping the same surface a million times. I like to do this to my oven/stovetop while deep cleaning out my fridge. I love to do it with oven cleaner and my baking dishes.
I also suffer from depression and I'm also physically disabled so I'm always looking for ways to work smarter, not exhaust myself, so that I may get other things done. Like keeping my laundry going so it doesn't pile too bad and I can still find my socks.
Your a hard worker. Good idea the tubs to soak
This is my first time watching. You’re amazing! That was a lot of hard work, especially for one person. Hopefully it’s all uphill for them from now on.
The filters in the dishwasher may need to be cleaned, it will make a world of difference. I don't know how you did it, I would have cried. I just have no words. You are awesome, super great job!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Oh my goodness. You are so amazing. I have been where you are helping a family member just like this. It is very overwhelming but so inspiring when you complete it. The chore list is a great idea. I can't wait for more videos.
Hello form Croatia!!! You're awesome!!!
thank you!!
Hello from Oregon
I liked the way you put the dirty dishes in a tote box to soak them.
This woman is braver than any US marine
I think if you take off the filter on the faucet it will help on the water 💧
I agree. If the rest of the kitchen stuff hasn’t been cleaned in a while, the filter probably hasn’t been changed either so the water can’t flow properly. I can’t even imagine how gross the filter is.
I had a neighbor with 5 children and her entire house was in the same condition. . Kitchen was full of maggots , bugs, trash. And the same amount of dishes. I cleaned it for her for free as well. I did the same thing, only I filled four large totes dragged all of her dishes to my house, set them on my front step and boiled pot after pot of hot water and bleach and dish soap and left them to soak on my front step while I cleaned the rest of the kitchen up. I did all of the dishes at my house in my sink . It took me a full 8 hours to just wash dishes. The rest of the kitchen took like 5 hours. The bugs and the grime and the stench overwhelmed me. I did it for the kids and my love for them, and offered to continue to help with the rest of the house if she would take some small steps to show she was willing to help herself, but she didn't take those small steps, so I didn't return for the rest of the house at all. Example: I will do the living room tomorrow ( which was filled with garbage and clothes in every square inch) I asked her to fill one 13 gal bag of trash and set it on the porch, which would have taken five mins, and choose one 13 gal bag of clothes to declutter for trash,when I went back the next day neither had been done, so I decided I couldn't help somebody who won't help themselves at all and I left .
It’s sad when folks are depressed the things we think,are important quickly falls to the side. I pray for her to receive some well-being help. Thank you for your help in keeping the physical things in order. 🙏🏾
Love it. New subscriber, I love the way u helping others. Enjoy ur vacation
There's a fish siphon hose that hooks up to faucets and can help you fill/empty fish tanks.
They are absolutely wonderful. 10/10 would use to put out fires and fill, and empty every water holding thing.
I just did a kitchen that was way worse. I put huge load dishes is the bathtub to soak then I could drain it not have to lift so much weight.
the bathtub is a great idea! especially for that many dishes!
the water purifier in a filthy kitchen was priceless.
Just finished watching all these videos and I have to say your channel is my new favorite. Excellent content, great music and great camera shots. Look forward to watching more and think you are awesome for helping these people.
I'm confused about the Lysol in the microwave. I was always taught that's really bad. I would have just microwaved a big bowl of water or vinegar and then when it was done, wipe clean.
Wow watched the whole series, you are awesome, great job, you have a new subscriber here💖
Amazing progress and you have a heart of gold!
Girl, where’s that Lysol sponsor?! For reals. You be working that product to its max!
I’m sorry I’m posting too much but I wonder when the filter on that water filter was changed last yuck
I knew you were going to fix that drawer under the oven! Nice job.
I too am a professional cleaner and organizer. My tip to you is get two large black garbage cans put some powdered laundry detergent and a few capfuls of bleach and water and let all the dishes, pots and pans soak for 3 hours. Wear something that you can get bleach on and then hand rinse all the dishes and let them air dry. Powdered laundry detergent has enzymes to soften and remove dirt and stains and bleach disinfects. You did an amazing job!!
This video hit me in a soft spot.. this was my kitchen and homw when I was feeling down. Oh man ... God bless you for your work. And also for feeling and understanding what others go through 😮💨❤️❤️❤️
I wonder if the dishwasher filters need cleaning and the salt refilled? Might be worth checking.
Seeing all those dishes makes my back hurt! I’m sure you felt it afterwards. That’s gotta feel so much better for the ppl that live there!
okay. that is exactly the kind of video i am looking for. - Subscribed and excited to see more of these :-)
Soo admire you for tackling that to help, it is a generous love gift.... Here is a tip...use a pool noodle to put over the faucet and then into a bucket or tote.saves lifting and carrying... cream of tartar removes rust spots, and Bar Keepers Friend will clean a glass stovetop to shine like new.....wet stove with soapy dawn water, let set a few...wipe up the gunk then sprinkle on the bar keepers and use a soft scrubbie or paper towel to rub...moist but not wet works best...Power on! You're an angel!
Watching after completing the whole series video last night🎉❤Prayers for you and your clients. Hoping they get to where they can deal ❤
I hope you made tons of money! You are amazing!! Enjoy your vacation! You deserve it lady!!
Omg 😱 thanks for the tote idea.. my kitchen is a living nightmare and I have been dreading the extensive scrubbing and think about the time spent waiting for each load of dishes in the sink to soak. Foreverrrr. Now I feel like I can whip these out in no time thanks to having multiple empty totes around my house. I'm subscribed now! 👍😁
Every surface I see, I think "this is too damaged" and nope, you clean it up and it looks new.Amazing!
Just for feature reference hun ...you can bring a garden hose ( cut it to length, or bring the new soft hoses easy to carry) and most will attach l to the kitchen tap..if not you can buy a small adapter at the hardware store 😉...and also I can relate to the "feeling unnerved " when faced with a big intence clean ...the mess wasnt created from good vibes , and a filthy space reflects that energy 💫Also hun ..if you put a full cup of water into microwave after removing easy to remove grime with a vacume nozzle or a paper towel...put it in for w minutes..this will steam the inside making everything wipe off ready 😉( I am a cleaner for more years than you were born ...I ve much experience..i am inspired by your video today as I ve gotten myself into another stress out depression and my own space gone to sqwaller 😔so thank you for the motivation...Another tip fir cleaning counters inside fridges and stove tops...use warm dish soapy water , after removing all loose debre ..cover surfaces let soak for 5 to 15 minutes or more ..come back with an old debit card or gift card ( they make AWSOME surface scrappers including frying pan , cookie and pizza sheets and pot scrapers...you can even cut edges to perfectly fit into corners of cooking vessels )
God bless you! Don’t know how you did it ❤️❤️
My gran used to make us wash our dish as soon as we were done. Although I don't do this today, I normally clean as I go so it wont be so overwhelming later on. You did an outstanding job and deserve every penny of what you earned plus some!
thank you!!
i was amazed when you cleaned that floor by hand lol, good job 👍🏼
I just found your channel yesterday. I love this kind of mess and “seeing” the transformation. I almost went blind when you turned the camera on that kitchen! And using totes to soak things! So simple and so brilliant!! I love your spirit!
I also learned another trick cleaning microwaves if you put a cup of water in there and heat it up for like 3 minutes the steam will let everything wipe off with no problem and no chemicals until you get all the gunk out. Sometimes a microwave that bad you have to do it twice but it works. I love watching your videos though I've learned quite a bit from just watching you one housecleaner to another. 😊
Great transformation by you. The washer and dryer should help but the dishwasher appears to be old. Hope those you helped will be able to carryon your work.
Power paste & a scrub daddy will bring that sink up to look like new, you could also invest in a scraper. Great work xxxx
What a great job! It probably felt so rewarding just to see the dishes put away! Please let me know what sprayer you are using and what's in it. I volunteer to help the elderly at my Parish clean and declutter their homes and I believe that would be so helpful! Thank you😊
August 15, 2022 Monday - Great idea Gabbi to have brought those three big totes to soak the dishes. I use vinegar and baking soda. Can you open the sliding glass door to air out this apartment? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
i wish! we are in arizona so its over 100 degrees every day at the moment but as soon as it cools off all the windows and doors will be opened!
Nothing like fresh air I love open windows with a breeze
👍👍👍I have cleaned some nasty kitchens...I felt that one! It is a just power through thing! Brave girl you did it! Looks great!😇💞
Great job!!! You're moving mountains with your very hard work. Bless you 🙏
Hi Gabbi, I'm a new watcher. I love watching things made clean and orderly! I even like lawnmowing videos for the same reason. You say this couple have anxiety and depression. I've had both in the past. But I just wonder if that is an official diagnosis. I can't help but feel it is quite a bit of laziness or carelessness as well. It is not hard to place a plate and glass and your cutlery in the dishwasher. Dirty pots and pans I can understand more - they're a pain to wash but they could soak them and that makes it a lot easier. How much might be just not knowing how to be organised and do things in a way that makes life easier? I agree with the many commentators saying they should get rid of some of their kitchen stuff and that way they might be more prone to cleaning things. You are so kind to help them in this way. I hope they appreciate it. May I ask whereabouts you live? I'm in New Zealand.
Just came across your channel and all I can say is: WOW!😲 You did an amazing job. I am so glad I found your channel and I will continue to watch and hopefully learn great cleaning methods from you. I am a huge fan of cleaning video's and try to learn something new and exciting from every channel that I have subscribed to. Keep up the great and amazing work!😁
Thank you so much!!
Excellent job! I've been on both sides...I know how debilitating depression can be and I sometimes let the dishes sit for days...and then I clean everything up on a good day. It's a tough job dealing with the stench...etc.
Kudos to you for doing this for someone else.
Jobs that size can be really difficult doing it all alone. The feeling of hopelessness you had is what the homeowner felt I'm sure. I'm glad you pressed through and completed it. I pray they will continue the journey!
And the yellow bottle of CL our bathroom cleaner will get through that crud on the sink so fast
Great job! I am exhausted just watching you do all of that work. Back-breaking stuff.
This makes me want to do my supper dishes immediately!! I'm saving this for review for when I feel like waiting to clean tomorrow. Great idea with the totes!!!
i just started watching your channel and im kinda just jumping to random playlists but i love your process for cleaning and your videos are very realistic and i love that !! keep up the good deeds you are doing i know if it helps me just to watch these then its really making a life change for your clients.
great job! sounds crazy, but twist some toilet paper or whatever and stick it up your nose under your makes. it really works.
What an angel you are!! Great job, don't know how you do it . I know it is so satisfying when at the end of the day everything you set out to do gets done. Heartfelt prayers to the person you are doing this for. Depression is difficult to cope with. May all you are doing gives the person a positive incentive in a new direction one step at a time. Bless them and you.🙏❤️
The cleaning up should help with the depression, they need to do their part in keeping it clean. If you are the only one doing it all for them, they are just going to let it go bad all the time.
Gabbi do you clean her house every week????BLESS YOU/I have been doing houses since i was 15 years old/im 64years old lol/still clean for a livingI have just a few people i clean for/since COVID/I dropped a few people that were just tooo much/lol/I clean for the older ones/and they are pretty clean/so its not to bad//
I love cleaning everyones home except my own
Good to see the Site Supervisor Cat approves.
Fantastic work!
I am a clean person myself. I do a lot of cleaning and been cleaning since the age of 11 I watch a lot of content with cleaning and I haven’t seen anyone clean like you yet. You actually use water and cleaning products proper cleaning products most people I watch, use oven cleaner and oven cleaner only on the most nastiest disgusting filthy jobs and that is called half ass cleaning to me you actually clean👏👏
You do an awesome job, but they have way to many dish’s , if they had less maybe they would clean or load the dishwasher. Are you going there weekly to clean, if they clean something everyday. They would see that they accomplish positive vibes.
If the smell is to bad, just open the windows and doors...
Good job and congratulations!!!
What a great way to separate kitchen dishes in those bins to soak 👍
I know people with depression and have helped a friend several times, inside and out, but I can’t do it anymore because I go back and it’s the same again , but now we are working on 80 year old aunt and uncle who are like this. They have a right to be depressed. They had 2 boys, one was murdered and the other was the first to get SARS -Covid in 2007. First in city to get that and they had no idea at the time what it was, he also died. They haven’t been the same since. They have no one but us, so we drive 6 hours every month to clean and do yard work...1 step forward and 2 steps back kind of thing....we can’t give up though. Trying to keep them out of nursing home and in their home😢- watching from Lake Wales, Florida
Stay positive and keep your heart open. Thanks got helping a friend.
New subscriber here. I don't know if you watch the RUclipsr named AuriKatrina. She's a woman out of Finland that cleans homes worst than this for free.
It's people who suffer severe depression or mental illness.
Auri is very respectful of her client's home to her the dirtier the better. She's cute though and has recently told her clients stories without giving out their names.
She gives useful cleaning tips like I noticed you had their baking pans in those tubs soaking.
Auri uses oven cleaner on the baking pans and wraps them with saran wrap for hours. She has them looking brand-new.
Yes, I enjoy the gal from Finland very much! My husband is a hoarder- I have my own apartment but I do help him out at times. I can't imagine how it would get otherwise.
@@marystrenke3050 my late mother bless her soul but she was a hoarder. I didn’t know it then but they need lots of therapy to let go of their things.
I cleaned up my moms property which took a day and she was hissing at me. So furious because I disposed of a moldy door that had been sitting outside for a year being destroyed by the elements.
I told her if she had $ 800 plus court costs to pay the city fines then it can stay.
I won the battle and her neighbors thank me and my husband.
I watch the show hoarders on A& E and those people were my mother. It’s something that triggers them to be this way, I think for her the tiggers were growing up dirt poor and my dads physical and verbal abuse combined.
Have you tried using vinegar and water in a measuring cup and put in the microwave for 5 minutes? That loosens all the grime and you don’t have to scrub so hard! Then if you wanted to use the Lysol afterwards!
You are doing fantastic girl it looks so good! ❤
I would think owning less crockery, utensils etc. would be very beneficial to them.
Ageee ! If they ran out they would either use disposable or have to wash them !
Nice job! Seriously difficult to keep up the momentum! What you are doing is priceless!
So proud of you ❤️🤗
Wow!!! I bet they were ecstatic when they walked in & saw their kitchen!
I'm in the process of decluttering and cleaning my house.