I wanted you to know that after watching your channel, even in a house with emotional trauma and holes in the walls, I was inspired to find spaces to make beautiful. When I was finally able to get out and get a beautiful home for my children and me, you helped me start out with it organized and keep discovering ways to keep my mind and my home from being full of clutter. Thank you!
This is my favorite comment on anything, ever. I'm so sorry you had to go through that but I'm so glad you and your kiddos are in a safe space, now. I hope things keep looking better for ya'll.
Things I love about you and this video... 1- your gagging at the filters! So real and relatable. 2- your singing commentary, especially when doing the screens. Cracks me up! 3- that you use more vinegar and dish soap than chemically laden cleaners. Your family, your pets, your lungs and your planet thanks you! Good stuff Cas!!! ❤
I love that you don’t try sell us loads of crazy expensive stuff and you gave alternatives to the duster. The paper roll tube on the hoover was genius. I’ve followed you since I got my first house and I watch your videos nearly every time I clean my house I even watch your shorts for daily motivation 😅
My favorite tip was emptying everything from one shelf in the fridge into a box rather than carrying individual items to the counter which takes up so much more time and effort
I use a deep edged tray. I mostly put the items from the fridge in the same order on the tray they were in the fridge so that when I put them back I’m not wasting time remembering how it all fitted. If you’re lucky enough to have a helper, it makes it easy for them to put everything back. 😁
My high school starts classes at 7:30am. I am not a morning person and the entire time I was a student, I couldn’t wait to grow up and a get a real job so I wouldn’t have to be at work until 9am. The irony is that my real job is a high school teacher and now I need to be there even earlier!
Hahaha!!! I'm so not a morning person either. I finally had to become self employed bc it was such a struggle, and it's only better bc I can't fire myself. 😅 I'm late diagnosed adhd and have serious time blindness and it's so hard. Cas helps. 😁
@@sillymamacita3854hearing my mom talk about the amount of effort she had to go through just to get me to school on time as a kid is crazy. It’s somewhat comforting, especially now, to know that I’ve always been this way, my entire life, my mornings have always been brutal. It doesn’t matter how much sleep. I’m not choosing to be this way. The time blindness thing has always been my biggest struggle, my most enduring trait, it was what made me seek out ADHD resources beyond meds from my doc bc I’ve been diagnosed since my 20s, but honestly never thought it had anything to do with everything that keeps causing problems in my life. I just thought it explained why I couldn’t hold focus and got bored easily in class and never did homework. I had no idea there was a bunch of stuff online for us to help us function better! Until recently, I just thought adhd was mostly school related stuff but it’s not! It’s been really helpful to seek out things specifically aimed at people with adhd. It’s wild how much it affects and how many of my worst traits are just symptoms.
I wash my curtains on the delicate cycle, then I hang them back up wet from the spin dry cycle. They dry at the window. No damage, no wrinkles, and my house smells fresh and clean ❤
Along the same lines of your fridge cleaning hack... I always clean out my fridge and cabinets right before I get groceries (when my fridge and pantry are the most empty). It saves me so much time since I barely have to pull anything out to clean.
Same, I hate putting fresh groceries in a dirty fridge. I used to be a kitchen manager, and I'm a little bit psycho about the cleaning and organization of my kitchen.
Also, if your fridge has a freezer apartment, clean both at once. Detach the power source during cleaning to save on energy. Also also, if your fridge has a filter that is accessible from the back, clean that once a year. Similar to the drier that could be a fire hazard.
Can I just say that I’m so glad I found this channel?! Finally a cleaning/hack filled/ADD friendly teacher that has reactions to gross smells, sings to herself like me, and believes in the 80/20 rule 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I just put a load of laundry in my dryer. I took the lint trap to the sink, and sure enough, the water didn’t flow through! I sprayed it, scrubbed it, and now it’s safe to use. Thanks for the tip! Safety first 😊
The film from fabric softener sheets she showed building up on the filter in your dryer also build up on your clothes, that is why your towels do not dry you off and your sheets and clothes do not breathe.
@SD-mw1hz I want to get a wool dryer ball to put lavender essential oil on so I can stop using dryer sheets. Even the "sensitive" sheets list a lot of unknown ingredients on the box.
🎉l worked for a fire restoration company. My teamed cleaned the house from smoke damage. We had to wipe down every surface with a damp cloth. The big no-no was to spray the walls directly. The liquid run down is what causes the streaks! Have the microfiber cloth folded to about a 4 in square. Spray the cloth and wipe, refolding the cloth as needed. When all the cloth's surfaces are dirty. Toss and get a new cloth. Repeat.
For curtains and shades it was just the hose with no attachment pulling air through the fabric. I imagine if I was consistent with my own spring cleaning the duster or lint roller would be adequate, but I'm lazy and get behind, so it's the vacuum for me to reset back to square one.
Ha ha ha... Oh boy. My family survived a fire in the home we were renting in 2022 (scary electrical fire in the ceiling. Old wiring is scary.) We are STILL cleaning smoke damaged items, using a ratio of 1pt vinegar to 1pt water, and several scrub downs using that solution.
Just a disclaimer here....I'm a professional cleaner, this method of cleaning an oven ONLY works if you clean your oven on a regular basis (once or twice a year). It does NOT work if your oven is encased in an inch worth of 10 year crud. In that case, do yourself a favor, use the toxic oven cleaner and start cleaning your oven regularly after that. If you're ultra lazy, put some aluminum foil at the bottom to catch everything. Also, using vinegar in your washing machine will ruin the seals over time. You're better off using a dishwasher pod as its designed to be safe for machines.That said....great vid!
People should NOT line the bottom of some ovens with aluminum foil, as some oven manuals say NOT to do this. I had a tenant who did this and it broke the oven.
Both the laundry and dish washer machines have deep cleaning rituals and products which are outlined in your manual. I’m a lazy eco-hippie, so I usually source a more environment friendly deep cleaner, but I always use one designed for the specific application. And while we’re on the topic of the environment, those disposable dusters are made from virgin timber, usually from the Brazilian rainforest. So if we care about the lungs of the Earth, we might want to use a rag, or something less disposable instead. I know they’re tempting, I have one too, and then I read an article… 😱
I disagree with this comment! I used to use the toxic oven cleaner and it did NOT work as well as baking soda mixed with dish soap. And I use eco dish soap, not Dawn.
My washing machine is 30 years old and I've been using white vinegar instead of fabric softener the entire time and never had to replace seals. However, I don't use it every single wash, probably every 4th with hot water. Keeps the funk away for sure. I don't use fabric softener, I put a dry towel in with damp clothes in dryer, when solar dryer isn't usable. Dries things much faster.
The washer tip was phenomenal!! I moved into my Fiance's apartment seven months ago, he had lived here 5 years, I asked if there was anything needed to clean the washer because it was FUNKY.... I ran through bleach, vinegar, cleaned the front seal.....never knowing the depths of STANK that were hiding.... thank you for the warning for the smell...our front loader had slime mold in the filter.... now it's *allllll* better and we are BOTH thankful to you!
Ok, i happened to have the smiley sponge (someone gave me, never used it and literally just bought the pink stuff cause i heard its amazing, havent used it yet, but i had both in my house, so it was meant to be!!) so i paused the video and went to clean my oven. AMAZING!! seriously I'm in shock, it got cleaner in 5 minutes than i have ever had it after spending hours trying everything on the oven door glass. I almost started crying. Bless you!! I am changing my life thanks to you Cas!! ❤️
@@billiesnyder6805 that’s what it’s called, The Pink Stuff, it’s a cleaning paste in a tub with a pink label. Cas showed it in the video when she was cleaning her oven door.
"cheating" is not lazy - it's efficient. (I only bring it up bc I've been to hard on myself, I'll have 50 things to do and only do 48, then call myself lazy. You are cleaning, however you do it - not lazy. I mean that with kindness) I love this video you've addressed so many things I haven't seen before and your tips are going to save me time. Thank you
We are a family of two adults. We have no pets. We hired a professional to clean our dryer and dryer vent. He took our dryer apart and it was incredible to see everything that came out even though we have never used fabric softener or dryer sheets .While he was here he cleaned our refrigerator coil for free. It was truly worth it and I highly recommend it.
Before we go crazy disrespecting our ancestors/elders. It’s useful to notice that most of our modern efficiency in cleaning stems from our access to microfiber cloths. They’re based on some spooky Area-51ish microscopic technology that makes cleaning semi-miraculous. I remember cleaning before these things, and it was night and day. That said, the other reason we had to spend hours scrubbing, disassembling, reassembling, painting, rearranging, etc. things in the yard, is that our parents and grandparents were teaching us skills and a work ethic. They were actually very smart people, with a wide array of techniques and ridiculously specific tools, including brush technology, which was a thing. Weirdly, those days in the yard were some of my happiest memories. Never hesitate to set up your kids with a project. (Safely, of course.) They’ll thank you later. Speaking of thanks, your videos have taught me so many cool shortcuts. Thank you! 😄
You are very right. My parents taught me work ethic and how to do hard things, like use power tools and take things apart and fix them very young. I started corn detasseling at 10 years old. I learned that most chores (like emptying the dishwasher) are a cake walk compared with hard labour. My kids think putting away the laundry is a huge task, I'm like "bro please, I was building fences and putting new shingles on the roof at your age...you're over here complaining about putting a t-shirt on a hanger...sheesh" 🫣
❤loved your video and agreed about the stove cleaning lol don’t wait ten years lol 😝 thanks for dryer tip I think that was definetly a useful tip and an important one for any homeowner.😊
LOL! My husband said, "What are you watching?" "Oh, nothing dear." He has no clue that I dance around the house listening to your podcast when I'm cleaning. We have a clean home, a less cluttered home due to you and the other ladies that do this. Thank you!
I don't have a dishwasher. In my small kitchen I opted for more drawers for my decorating tools. My husband had one when I moved in but the hard water made it stop working. My kids are so good with helping, once their done no one has to unload an appliance.
I ran downstairs and pulled out my dryer screen. Yes, it pooled water a little, but now water runs clear through. Thank you, Cass. I had no idea about that.
You should be cleaning your clothes dryer vent every month! It's a fire safety hazard. It can catch on FIRE very quickly. There's even a tool on Amazon specifically for this important task. 😊 I just do it while I'm there doing laundry. So, now all of us check your dryer vents now and get the lint out.
Just found your videos. Thank you ! When I was growing up, Saturdays were "clean the house day" - big bummer, too much stress, and parents shouting orders and everyone in a bad mood. LOL, Dad "supervising". I want to give my home TLC, but also feel triggered about cleaning. (Get over it already, right???). I want to love my home back, and thank it for all the nestling and love. Your videos are like "housecleaning therapy". Thank you : )
Oh I loved your comment so much (I hope you see this) - about how cleaning is “loving your home back - thanking it for all the nesting and love”❤🥰 I felt so touched reading that - I totally get that, you phrased it perfectly! I like cleaning and “tending” to my home as I call it when I putter - it does feel like thanking and honouring my home❤
Love the Dawn Power Wash. Use it through out house & spot cleaner on clothes. Better than Shout. Have three bottles. Make my own when the bottles run out. 1oz dawn, 2oz alcohol &. 13oz H2O.
Just water and either Dawn Platinum or Dawn Professional works fine to refill the rather expensive spray bottles. No need for any other ingredients-it is already in the Dawn* above. I buy the big bottles either at Cosco or Walmart-very economical. If you a Dawn that doesn't already have it, then you can add the alcohol. Hold your breath for a moment when you spray as the mist can enter lungs.
I love ir too. Clean with it everything : granite, marble, plastic counters, kitchen cabinets, walls, baseboars, mirrors, tile, bath tubs, toilets (not inside), chrome fixtures and many more! Plus it's not toxic. They use it on wild animals and birds to clean them when oil tankers have spillages!
I think irony was when you asked the information device (Alexa) for information and she did not respond thusly not providing the one thing she's supposed to be used for. Seriously funny video that was fun to watch!
These are the most useful tips I have seen on RUclips. I dont need to be told to make my bed every morning like I'm 5 years old. I need to clean things like the windows, behind the fridge, the walls, etc. Thank you so much for showing how to make life easier on myself. I now have this post menopausal body and learning a smarter way to clean means everything to me. I just subscribed and again, thank so much for addressing the real issues❤❤
I use the paper towel roll on my vacuum for the inside of my dryer when I take the filter out, bc I don't have funds to get that fancy vacuum attachment rn! 😅
@@Kaiden-q2q Problem is that most of these attachments are very short and you can only clean underneath something at the very front. The paper one can flatten all the way under an oven for example.
Oh my word ! I love ❤️ you clutter bug. I overwhelm with ease, and fear takes me out. I've been avoiding some of the domestic duties within this video alone. Happy to report that during this episode I paused and cleaned my washing machine- one of my biggest fears and challenges 🙃 took me less than 10 mins and looks and smells awesome 👌 You PUMP me up and fill me with a confidence - also reminding me that a quick lick is far better than nothing at all and it does not have to consume all my free time. Keep up this great work. I trust I'm not the only bug that feels so strongly about your work.
I clean every place I move in to, which has been a lot. This place, the fridge looked clean. Once I started taking out the shelves and drawers, years worth of nastiness was caked into every nook and cranny. Took me hours to clean. All because neither the previous tenants nor the landlord thought they needed to take out the shelves to clean. 🤷♀️
Cas!! You crack me up!! I am 52 and hate deep cleaning. Thank you sooooooooo much for showing me these hacks. You. Are. Brilliant! ❤❤❤(and that’s not irony)
Watching this at 28 weeks pregnant after a long family day and I'm exhausted. Just got the printable checklist and I can't wait until tomorrow so I can start 😂 it'll really help the nesting craze with the bite sized deep cleaning tasks. Thanks!
Cas!!! You nailed it!!! Most cleaning hacks are regurgitated by every You tube Chanel. I learned a new use for lint rollers! My lamp shades are screaming for this!!! THANK YOU!!!
Lamp shades I knew about, but curtains??? I must do that as I was just getting ready to wash my curtains and iron for days. All my curtains are white grommet type so will be perfect. Thank you.
I make the same cleaner, but with cold water. I use a tub and shower scrubber with extendable handle to clean the window, then rinse with the hose right away. No streaks, and the window frame gets clean too.
Dear Cass, I fell in love with you 2 years ago when you showed me that my adult son and I are butterflies 🦋 💖 Since then I have learned much in the war against clutter, and you give me much hope. I am 62 and I am amazeballs at sll these cleaning hacks😊 Thank you sooooooo much for being wonderful, amazing, you!❤
I don't know if it's a British thing but Brits call it 'sods law' when something undoes what you have just done like it raining after you have just cleaned your windows. Love body doubling with you whilst you clean, makes a dull task much more fun, you are so entertaining 😂
They used to have vacuum attachments for the "dry dusting" baseboards and under furniture. Thanks for the homemade options for those of us with cheap vacuums
Thank you so much, Cass, for mentioning that Mr. Clean Magic Eraser removes paint. So many people don't understand that cleaning walls is best when done gently. I suggest spraying the dirty area with warm water with a little Dawn dish soap in it. Walk away. Spray LIGHTLY again a few minutes later and wipe. Easy, no scrubbing, and paint stays in tact.
LOL. When you told the paper towel roll and Dyson to "get it" (the dust), my dog suddenly woke up and was ready to play. Apparently, "get it, get it," is a big source of fun in our house.
You're a riot. You have magical powers, because you actually make me want to clean on a Friday afternoon after a hell week at work. Think about going into comedy, you have the skills girl.
Cass, love all the little songs that you make up as you clean each area. Thank you for creating positive content in our lives!! We need more people like you in this world!! TFS! 💕🌴😎
I have been cleaning for 25 plus yrs professionally. Thanks for your advice on the drier filter all my clients love it when I d o extras to keep them save.
I've been cleaning homes for 35 yrs. Personally I don't use dryer sheets, but some of my customers do. I will be cleaning their lint traps with dawn dish soap. Thanks so much for the tip 😊
Great video and awesome tips. For anyone who wants to give up dryer sheets, wool dryer balls work great with no residue and don't coat your clean laundry in chemicals like dryer sheets do.
Hi Cas. I have a son (aged 22 and trying to live alone). He has ADHD. The biggest struggle is : how to maintain a reasonable clean appartment. Ever since I folow your channel I found a ton of easy trics and am currently trying to make his space work for him. The key is to recondition your brain and simplify everithing. I've lurned so much about ADHD and the struggles who come with it. So many things are SO recognisable. Love the way you handle it. You make me smile with your story's. Still thinking about the story of the returning of the red shoes 😂
I have ADHD and the Sweepy app on Android has been a total game changer. Just set up needed tasks for each room, how often the task needs to be done, assign point values to each in terms of time/difficulty, decide the max points for each day and boom. It auto generates a new cleaning schedule each day, and I like that the tasks are somewhat random and something new every day. I hope this helps your son! Without this app I wouldn't even be thinking about cleaning my baseboards!
Nice video! One tip if you're often on your knees cleaning or doing repairs: get some sort of knee pads to save your knees from the hard surface. I use a $5 foam kneeling pad from Harbor Freight. It's basically a medium size rectangle of hard foam. I never took off the shrink wrap so that I could wipe off any dust or dirt off it more easily.
Cass i never have goo on my refrigerator shelves. I bought a series of multi sized acrylic bins that i can slide in and out. Anything that spills or leaks in contained in the bin. Very quick and easy to clean in the sink.
I don't know if you had seen Cass's video about those containers? Only that's why I also don't have gunk and goo on my fridge shelves. Followed her advice then too!
She’s adorable! I only watched the whole video because of the little sound effects and voices. Then it compelled me to subscribe and I wasn’t even looking for cleaning tips.
Murphy’s Law!! ❤❤I am so blessed to have found you. I’m on the struggle bus and your uplifting mindset, light attitude and simple strategy is going to be a game changer for me. Thank you and God Bless you!!
Before there was swiffer my sweet Mamaw taught me to use a pillowcase over a broom head to dust the baseboards. I didnt know there was a hose to drain the water at my washer trap!! I’ve been stuffing towels under it. So glad I watched this video! Also, I feel like I really should have known that dishwashers have a filter that has to be cleaned! Am I the only one? Now I’m kinda scared to open Pandora’s box. 😱
Sarcasm is one form of irony(verbal irony). There is situational irony when the outcome is opposite of what you expect it to be (the fire station catches fire and burns down). Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something the character doesn't (horror films: we see the killer hiding behind the door and scream at the heroine not to go in that room). The more you know:)
Lmao I love you being all dressed up in a cute apron and then dry heaving over the dishwasher trap! Like the fantasy and the reality right??? Thanks for showing us how to do this! Somehow it seems more fun thinking of it as something to tackle that we are all suffering with!
I love the Pink Stuff for cleaning my oven. Best thing I've ever used. The hardest part of cleaning the oven for me is reaching into to back. That's so uncomfortable (I'm short). I don't use dryer sheets, or fabric softener anymore. I have learned that putting about 1/4 cup of white vinegar in with the wash softens the cloths just as well.
You can slide the oven door up and off the hinges be able to reach the back of the oven more easily. My oven door can only be pulled off from the slightly open position, not the fully open position.
It's very possible your mom simply ENJOYED cleaning. Before my health failed me, I was a fan of house cleaning. It sounds crazy but it gets your mind de-stressed and the instant gratification you get afterwards, feels amazing. So what may have seemed like wasted time to you, may have been simply her ENJOYING cleaning, as crazy as it sounds, some of us truly like cleaning house. ❤
Great content on how to keep the dust down. I will be starting in the bedroom today. I really like your videos and your presentation. Thanks. Keep them coming.
On the Wikipedia page for "Irony" I found this:"*Cosmic irony*, sometimes also called 'the irony of fate', presents agents as always ultimately thwarted by forces beyond human control..." A rain storm occurring right after washing one's windows or car would definitely be "forces beyond human control" thwarting the intentions of someone who has just washed her windows or car, in my opinion. Great and inspiring video, Cass! Thank you!
So many great tips. I feel inspired to clean my fridge now. Will I? Probably not but you inspired the thought 😂. Only thing I disagree with is cleaning curtains. If you have pets or cook lots of stinky food curtains can start to smell. I wash mine every other year, upstairs one year and downstairs the next. I made all my curtains though so I know the fabric was pre washed and those hems are solid. You could always just pop stinky curtains on the line for a few hours though if you are worried about shrinking. Let the UV rays do the hard work 😊
Thank you for the checklist. Even though I know I need to do a full ceiling to floor, wall to wall cleaning, my painful physical limitations just make it almost impossible for me to do things anymore.I have to leave almost all of it to my husband to do, which bothers me because I hate asking him to do so much while he still works a full time job and is tired. Now that my adult son moved back in for a time, I can have him help me with getting "one thing done a day" & hopefully have this place spic & span within 30 days. 🙂 I love watching your videos. I take away something new with each one!
Volume 44 legally blind, I have the immune disorder Ms it's called cidp that affects my walking and the causes great pain and I have lupus I understand what you're saying completely when I do to serve my family is when I feel like it and I know I can I tackle something and I hit it hard. I also make sure that every night before I go to bed the sink is cleaned out dried the counters are wiped the handles the refrigerator the stove hood and the table are just washed off one rag dish soap and water. My husband does help me clean everything that's up high and he does both showers because I can't do to fall risks I felt useless in my life and I prayed to God asking what can I do to serve anybody including my family. I literally heard something say to me whether it's God or my mind I'm not sure but it said you know how to clean do it when you're tired stop! Hopefully this helps a little! You've got this! We are tough women😊
Hahaha, it's the same with me! I cleaned my windows today. I checked the weather forecast before and there was no rain in sight. I had just finished cleaning when it started to rain 🤦 Greetings from Germany
I remember going to the dentist and I gagged a bit when they put the rubber dam in place. The assistant calls out "We've got a gagger here!" LOL You may be the same, Cas.
Ohhh yes! I ❤ the lampshade dusting hack. I hate getting the vacuum out for this task. So, I jumped up and cleaned all my lampshades before I finished watching the video. I liked your refrigerator cleaning hack, but I recently switched to using bins in my fridge. Works amazingly well for our house, and so easy to keep clean for me. Also, I dedicated only 1 bin to leftovers and since they are all in one place and I see them in the clear bin when I open refrigerator, I’m reminded what’s left to use for another meal and don’t forget to incorporate the leftovers in upcoming meals. I cannot believe how much food has been saved, zero waste, and that translates to saving $$$. Just my 2 cents. 😀
There is a reason I always watch your whole video!! I would never miss the end!! 😂 You are by far my favorite RUclipsr!!! ❤❤❤❤ Yes it never fails that when I wash my car or clean windows, it always rains. 🌧️ 🙃
For the past two years, we had a guy come and wash windows, did a beautiful job. 💐🌺🌷 Two days later, the landlady had the house power washed. 😱😱😱 Sigh. It looks like I haven't cleaned the windows in 9 years, but it's all on the outside. 😬😬😬
😮MG! I just cleaned my dryer filter & I had the invisible film on it. It literally took the same amount of time of washing your hands. You can tell the difference instantly. I ❤ learning something new. Thank you Cas 🐞
I love your hacks. Some additional: The old habit of using baking soda in the fridge is legit. After you clean the spills, wipe down the surfaces of the fridge with water and baking soda 1-3% solution will work. Do not rinse. This will inhibit mold and bacteria from growing. I saw those smily sponges at Costco, now I am going to buy them.. For the oven, prevention can go a long way. Throw a flat baking sheet witha rim under any pan that might overflow. It is what many chefs do. Washing machine: It will never smell and rarely need cleaning (I have not had to clean in over 5 years, just check). I never use fabric softener, it ruins fabric. Instead I put vinegar or substitute in fabric softener dispenser. (Cheap vinegar substitute 2 Tablespoons citric acid powder per litre (4 cups) of water). This removes any detergent build up in clotĥes and machine. *If your machine ever fails to empty always check this filter for blockages before calling for repair. I found a candy wrapper and a couple of coins from a pocket when this happened to me. Dryer: Filter film is caused by fabric softener. It does the same to your clothes, and your skin. Yuck! I don't use it and never have this problem. If you have done something stupid like I did the other day and started the machine without the lint filter in (dryer made funny sound drum would not turn). I was able to reach down through the filter opening and pull out the clothing that was stuck in the blower wheel. On my machine I had to reach to the bottom left and easily felt and pulled out the offending article without having to take apart the machine or pay for a repair. I hope tis helps someone. To prevent fire it is recommended at least once per year to remove the hose from the back of the dryer and vacuum or shake it out. It can become blocked over time. Window cleaning: I cleaned windows professionally. Inside a good specialized window cleaning cloth and water is all that is usually needed. Kodiak is the brand I use. It works as well as any of the overpriced brands and is available in many independent dollar stores. Note a regular microfibre cloth works for very light window glass cleaning, but a special good window cleaning cloth is is superior. Never use with standard window cleaners (like windex). These contain waxes that will give you streaks and ruin your cloth. Also never use fabric softners on any of your cleaning cloths for the same reason. For outside vinegar or citric acid solution as described aboe is my go to. Sceens: A wipedown is fine for fly by cleaning or windows you do not open. For a yearly clean they really need to be removed to gel all the debris out of the crevices in the edges and tracks. It can be done without, but I love my steam cleaner for thiis! Blinds. Above a kitchen sink, where blinds really get dirty. A very little bit of dish soap and water. Start at the top place a microffibre cloth so it wipes both sides of each slat at once, between your index finger and thumb (you can also use cheap fluffy dollar store gloves for this). Wipe along each section of slat between ladders. I start at the edge and do as many as I can comfortable reach (usually about ten to 12 rows and then move on to the next section. Take great care at the edges of the blind as this is where it is easy to accidently bend the slats. Curtains and lampshades: I use a vacuum, but I have animals an I would have to change the sticky roller every 6"(only a slight exaggeration), but would definitely not be time or cost effective in my case. After dust removal a fabric steamer is great to remove wrinkles or freshen up if needed. And last, but not least: Thank you Thank-you, Thank-you for your free charts. They are indispensable! As is your energy and vibe.
Cas, thankyou for sharing these tips! I got up this morning and washed the seal around the dishwasher, the dryer vent, the washer seal and vent and that smelled like A $$, totally needed it! The oven door needed love so I scrubbed that down. Tomorrow, the Microwave and fridge!! Thank you again!!!
To clean microwave, roll a lemon between your hands to loosen up the juices, cut it in half and squeeze all the juice into a bowl, then add one cup of water. Drop in the lemon halves and place the bowl in your microwave. Run the microwave on high for five minutes. The water will be boiling temp. I use a 2 cup glass pyrex measuring cup so I can pick it up by the handle with an oven mitt and remove. This will cause a nice steam and any splatters loosen up and wipe off easy. The lemon makes it smell nice and clean.. Wipe it clean, and you're done!
Hello from Germany. I saw a lot of cleaning videos the last years. But yours is really great. Your tips are very practical and implementable. I like your sence of humor. And thank you very much for the great variety of printables.Greetings from the south of Germany from Ilona 😊
@@qqqqqqqq Oh, it’s motivating for me. The idea that something gross might be in my house?! Lol. Sometimes I watch hoarders to motivate a cleaning binge. 😂
Ever found a dead mouse in the bottom of the dishwasher? (It had been through the d/w cycle maaaany times, before it smelt and I checked…. And I gagged and gagged and GAGGED!!!)
I really enjoyed your channel. Thanks to watching your channel, I have become inspired to be more organized. I really feel like your tips will help me be more organized and clutter free. I now have a better idea of where to start a project and stay on course instead of feeling overwhelmed and stuck.
Actually it's called "situational irony" but it had already fallen out of use when Alanis tried and failed to bring it back. Personally I like it though as few other terms fit as well. So if you want to call it ironic you're not actually wrong but most people will say you are 😊
This video alone is GOLD 🙌 I so appreciate you sharing this because many of us are thinking we are very clean til we find out “Wait…there’s more’ 😆🥴😱 lol 😂 ty for helping us out 👏🏻🤗🩵
I have never wiped out my washer, dryer or dishwasher, but you have inspired me! I love all the tips. I’m do still wash walls. In the kitchen, it gets rid of fly specs, stains and handprints and the walls just glow.
A fridge hack I do that has saved me so much time was to line all my shelves and drawers with cling wrap. If something spills it's really easy to pull out, throw away, and re-cover. There may be times when a spill requires extra clean up but I have had mine like this for 4 years now and haven't had to do any extra cleaning.
I was not expecting you to gag. Especially, after saying, "Yummay". I couldn't help but to laugh. 🤣 Then you follow with, "that was surprisingly, super-freaking-disgusting."😂 I loved all your cleaning hacks. I really enjoyed viewing this one.
Love this video! IRONY is the opposite of what we’d expect. Sarcasm is condescending and may embarrass or insult someone, though we can be sarcastic about ourselves too! Like if I broke something in my house because I wasn’t careful, I might say to myself, “Oh, great going; I knew I could count on you.) Apolice station being robbed would be ironic.
I had not idea about washing the lint screen, of course I cleaned the lint off but did not realize the other part and yes the water was pooling in places. Thank you you are amazing! I definitely will be sharing with my family and friends.
I love the way you do the job. For 33 years I have been doing similar, cleaning with counscience not using unnecessary extra products, same perfect results.
Every face and reaction you had cleaning was SPOT on! Hahaha! This was a helpful reminder of the little things we forget about when cleaning or put off because we feel It’s going to be a “chore!” You’ve got me feeling inspired to get on it today! Yay 🙌🏻
@@Clutterbug for me when I go to download the Spring Printable Pack for Spring Cleaning Checklists and Spring Decor (after I already downloaded the first one) it says that "the specified cart does not exist" and then when I try go to the checkout page it gives an error on the intire page: "Something went wrong. What happened? 404 Not Found, What can I do? Return to the previous page" I tryed closing and clicking the link again but still the same problem 🤔 Edit: after a few hours it worked normally and I still don't know what was wrong, but at least it worked 😃
Cas! Where have you been all my life?😲 You have changed my whole world!!😜 Thank you.💖 I have been telling everyone on my RUclips channel about you and your channel!! OMG!! 🎉 I have a question, we both have the same refrigerator, what and how do you clean to front of the refrigerator? 😕 Thank you so much!! Much Love from Texas!!💕💕
Oh my, you're like my fairy godmother! Your video not only helped me with a bunch of cleaning ideas, but somehow healed my stressed soul. God bless you 🧡
Now watch: Spaces in your Home you FORGOT to Deep Clean 🤮
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I wanted you to know that after watching your channel, even in a house with emotional trauma and holes in the walls, I was inspired to find spaces to make beautiful. When I was finally able to get out and get a beautiful home for my children and me, you helped me start out with it organized and keep discovering ways to keep my mind and my home from being full of clutter. Thank you!
Love this! If you are ever looking to do diy projects to fix holes and such the channel “renovision” has been lofe changing for me
Your story is so inspirational! May you continue to discover beauty and blessings in your new life!
I clean the fridge out before a big shop when there's nothing but a stick of butter, mustard, one lime, and my Brita pitcher
This is my favorite comment on anything, ever. I'm so sorry you had to go through that but I'm so glad you and your kiddos are in a safe space, now. I hope things keep looking better for ya'll.
Oh my! You just gave her the best reason for doing what she does! And you go! Keep making things better and more peaceful! Yay!
Things I love about you and this video...
1- your gagging at the filters! So real and relatable.
2- your singing commentary, especially when doing the screens. Cracks me up!
3- that you use more vinegar and dish soap than chemically laden cleaners. Your family, your pets, your lungs and your planet thanks you!
Good stuff Cas!!! ❤
I second that. My first time watching and love her already.
SAME!
“Get it, girl”😂
Gagging 😅 and more gagging😅😅
I loved it all but the gagging really cracked me up. CMU or LOL🥴😂
I love that you don’t try sell us loads of crazy expensive stuff and you gave alternatives to the duster. The paper roll tube on the hoover was genius. I’ve followed you since I got my first house and I watch your videos nearly every time I clean my house I even watch your shorts for daily motivation 😅
My favorite tip was emptying everything from one shelf in the fridge into a box rather than carrying individual items to the counter which takes up so much more time and effort
This was such a lifesaver when I had to unexpectedly empty my fridge last week. Cut the time in half!
I like pulling a table to the fridge.
I use a deep edged tray. I mostly put the items from the fridge in the same order on the tray they were in the fridge so that when I put them back I’m not wasting time remembering how it all fitted. If you’re lucky enough to have a helper, it makes it easy for them to put everything back. 😁
My kitchen is so small that I need to do one step max to put something on the counter or the table😅
I thought thst was common knowledge. 😂😂
My high school starts classes at 7:30am. I am not a morning person and the entire time I was a student, I couldn’t wait to grow up and a get a real job so I wouldn’t have to be at work until 9am. The irony is that my real job is a high school teacher and now I need to be there even earlier!
Yes! Thank you for defining "irony".
YES that is Irony!!
Hahaha!!! I'm so not a morning person either. I finally had to become self employed bc it was such a struggle, and it's only better bc I can't fire myself. 😅 I'm late diagnosed adhd and have serious time blindness and it's so hard. Cas helps. 😁
@@sillymamacita3854hearing my mom talk about the amount of effort she had to go through just to get me to school on time as a kid is crazy. It’s somewhat comforting, especially now, to know that I’ve always been this way, my entire life, my mornings have always been brutal. It doesn’t matter how much sleep. I’m not choosing to be this way.
The time blindness thing has always been my biggest struggle, my most enduring trait, it was what made me seek out ADHD resources beyond meds from my doc bc I’ve been diagnosed since my 20s, but honestly never thought it had anything to do with everything that keeps causing problems in my life. I just thought it explained why I couldn’t hold focus and got bored easily in class and never did homework. I had no idea there was a bunch of stuff online for us to help us function better!
Until recently, I just thought adhd was mostly school related stuff but it’s not!
It’s been really helpful to seek out things specifically aimed at people with adhd. It’s wild how much it affects and how many of my worst traits are just symptoms.
I wash my curtains on the delicate cycle, then I hang them back up wet from the spin dry cycle. They dry at the window. No damage, no wrinkles, and my house smells fresh and clean ❤
Along the same lines of your fridge cleaning hack... I always clean out my fridge and cabinets right before I get groceries (when my fridge and pantry are the most empty). It saves me so much time since I barely have to pull anything out to clean.
I do the same thing...also keeping my grocery list nearby so if a staple needs to be replaced/restocked, I can add it to the list then.
Same. Clean before shipping & grocery list on the fridge ❤ Keep it simple.
Also, put a trash can next to you to purge things you are getting rid of so you don’t put it in a box in the first place.
Same, I hate putting fresh groceries in a dirty fridge. I used to be a kitchen manager, and I'm a little bit psycho about the cleaning and organization of my kitchen.
Also, if your fridge has a freezer apartment, clean both at once. Detach the power source during cleaning to save on energy. Also also, if your fridge has a filter that is accessible from the back, clean that once a year. Similar to the drier that could be a fire hazard.
Can I just say that I’m so glad I found this channel?! Finally a cleaning/hack filled/ADD friendly teacher that has reactions to gross smells, sings to herself like me, and believes in the 80/20 rule 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I just put a load of laundry in my dryer. I took the lint trap to the sink, and sure enough, the water didn’t flow through! I sprayed it, scrubbed it, and now it’s safe to use. Thanks for the tip! Safety first 😊
The film from fabric softener sheets she showed building up on the filter in your dryer also build up on your clothes, that is why your towels do not dry you off and your sheets and clothes do not breathe.
yeah, I wish I'd seen this a couple month ago....woulda saved me $300 in repair man cost - telling me this exact thing
@SD-mw1hz I want to get a wool dryer ball to put lavender essential oil on so I can stop using dryer sheets. Even the "sensitive" sheets list a lot of unknown ingredients on the box.
Re dryer safety, if your dryer vents to the outside, that ductwork has to be cleaned out, as well.
@@SD-mw1hzI haven’t used those poison sheets in years, just dryer balls.
I’m so happy that there’s someone else that makes all the fun noises, sounds, and voices 😅 You are my people
Noises are a sign of a hard working person!
🎉l worked for a fire restoration company. My teamed cleaned the house from smoke damage. We had to wipe down every surface with a damp cloth. The big no-no was to spray the walls directly. The liquid run down is what causes the streaks! Have the microfiber cloth folded to about a 4 in square. Spray the cloth and wipe, refolding the cloth as needed. When all the cloth's surfaces are dirty. Toss and get a new cloth. Repeat.
For curtains and shades it was just the hose with no attachment pulling air through the fabric. I imagine if I was consistent with my own spring cleaning the duster or lint roller would be adequate, but I'm lazy and get behind, so it's the vacuum for me to reset back to square one.
Great advice!
Ha ha ha... Oh boy. My family survived a fire in the home we were renting in 2022 (scary electrical fire in the ceiling. Old wiring is scary.) We are STILL cleaning smoke damaged items, using a ratio of 1pt vinegar to 1pt water, and several scrub downs using that solution.
Good point. I would NOT use power wash either on the wall! It will ruin bad paint jobs. It suds so much leaves residue unless wiped off.
Just a disclaimer here....I'm a professional cleaner, this method of cleaning an oven ONLY works if you clean your oven on a regular basis (once or twice a year). It does NOT work if your oven is encased in an inch worth of 10 year crud. In that case, do yourself a favor, use the toxic oven cleaner and start cleaning your oven regularly after that. If you're ultra lazy, put some aluminum foil at the bottom to catch everything. Also, using vinegar in your washing machine will ruin the seals over time. You're better off using a dishwasher pod as its designed to be safe for machines.That said....great vid!
People should NOT line the bottom of some ovens with aluminum foil, as some oven manuals say NOT to do this. I had a tenant who did this and it broke the oven.
Are you talking about the laundry washing machine or the dishwasher? Thx!
Both the laundry and dish washer machines have deep cleaning rituals and products which are outlined in your manual. I’m a lazy eco-hippie, so I usually source a more environment friendly deep cleaner, but I always use one designed for the specific application.
And while we’re on the topic of the environment, those disposable dusters are made from virgin timber, usually from the Brazilian rainforest. So if we care about the lungs of the Earth, we might want to use a rag, or something less disposable instead. I know they’re tempting, I have one too, and then I read an article… 😱
I disagree with this comment! I used to use the toxic oven cleaner and it did NOT work as well as baking soda mixed with dish soap. And I use eco dish soap, not Dawn.
My washing machine is 30 years old and I've been using white vinegar instead of fabric softener the entire time and never had to replace seals. However, I don't use it every single wash, probably every 4th with hot water. Keeps the funk away for sure. I don't use fabric softener, I put a dry towel in with damp clothes in dryer, when solar dryer isn't usable. Dries things much faster.
The washer tip was phenomenal!! I moved into my Fiance's apartment seven months ago, he had lived here 5 years, I asked if there was anything needed to clean the washer because it was FUNKY.... I ran through bleach, vinegar, cleaned the front seal.....never knowing the depths of STANK that were hiding.... thank you for the warning for the smell...our front loader had slime mold in the filter.... now it's *allllll* better and we are BOTH thankful to you!
Never mix bleach and vinegar. Ever. That's very dangerous.
Ok, i happened to have the smiley sponge (someone gave me, never used it and literally just bought the pink stuff cause i heard its amazing, havent used it yet, but i had both in my house, so it was meant to be!!) so i paused the video and went to clean my oven. AMAZING!! seriously I'm in shock, it got cleaner in 5 minutes than i have ever had it after spending hours trying everything on the oven door glass. I almost started crying. Bless you!! I am changing my life thanks to you Cas!! ❤️
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I have bought the pink stuff for the same reason. Haven't used it yet!
@@thatswhatisaid8908what's the pink stuff? Never heard of it.
@@billiesnyder6805 that’s what it’s called, The Pink Stuff, it’s a cleaning paste in a tub with a pink label. Cas showed it in the video when she was cleaning her oven door.
@@LynsAlteredArts thanks 😉
"cheating" is not lazy - it's efficient. (I only bring it up bc I've been to hard on myself, I'll have 50 things to do and only do 48, then call myself lazy. You are cleaning, however you do it - not lazy. I mean that with kindness) I love this video you've addressed so many things I haven't seen before and your tips are going to save me time. Thank you
Right, work smarter not harder! 😇
We are a family of two adults. We have no pets. We hired a professional to clean our dryer and dryer vent. He took our dryer apart and it was incredible to see everything that came out even though we have never used fabric softener or dryer sheets .While he was here he cleaned our refrigerator coil for free. It was truly worth it and I highly recommend it.
Before we go crazy disrespecting our ancestors/elders. It’s useful to notice that most of our modern efficiency in cleaning stems from our access to microfiber cloths. They’re based on some spooky Area-51ish microscopic technology that makes cleaning semi-miraculous. I remember cleaning before these things, and it was night and day.
That said, the other reason we had to spend hours scrubbing, disassembling, reassembling, painting, rearranging, etc. things in the yard, is that our parents and grandparents were teaching us skills and a work ethic. They were actually very smart people, with a wide array of techniques and ridiculously specific tools, including brush technology, which was a thing.
Weirdly, those days in the yard were some of my happiest memories. Never hesitate to set up your kids with a project. (Safely, of course.) They’ll thank you later.
Speaking of thanks, your videos have taught me so many cool shortcuts. Thank you! 😄
You are very right. My parents taught me work ethic and how to do hard things, like use power tools and take things apart and fix them very young. I started corn detasseling at 10 years old. I learned that most chores (like emptying the dishwasher) are a cake walk compared with hard labour.
My kids think putting away the laundry is a huge task, I'm like "bro please, I was building fences and putting new shingles on the roof at your age...you're over here complaining about putting a t-shirt on a hanger...sheesh" 🫣
❤loved your video and agreed about the stove cleaning lol don’t wait ten years lol 😝 thanks for dryer tip I think that was definetly a useful tip and an important one for any homeowner.😊
LOL! My husband said, "What are you watching?" "Oh, nothing dear." He has no clue that I dance around the house listening to your podcast when I'm cleaning. We have a clean home, a less cluttered home due to you and the other ladies that do this. Thank you!
Love that!
I don't have a dishwasher. In my small kitchen I opted for more drawers for my decorating tools. My husband had one when I moved in but the hard water made it stop working. My kids are so good with helping, once their done no one has to unload an appliance.
I love that you’re legit gagging and showing us your own yuck without apologizing for it 👏🏼
I ran downstairs and pulled out my dryer screen. Yes, it pooled water a little, but now water runs clear through. Thank you, Cass. I had no idea about that.
I had an "O-Me-Gosh!!" moment. Off to clean my dryer screen now or I won't get any sleep tonight😮
You should be cleaning your clothes dryer vent every month! It's a fire safety hazard. It can catch on FIRE very quickly. There's even a tool on Amazon specifically for this important task. 😊 I just do it while I'm there doing laundry. So, now all of us check your dryer vents now and get the lint out.
Same! I was shocked when the water just sat there
One of the BEST tips from this video! Thank you!❤
I clean my dryer screen after every use.
Just found your videos. Thank you ! When I was growing up, Saturdays were "clean the house day" - big bummer, too much stress, and parents shouting orders and everyone in a bad mood. LOL, Dad "supervising". I want to give my home TLC, but also feel triggered about cleaning. (Get over it already, right???). I want to love my home back, and thank it for all the nestling and love. Your videos are like "housecleaning therapy". Thank you : )
Oh I loved your comment so much (I hope you see this) - about how cleaning is “loving your home back - thanking it for all the nesting and love”❤🥰 I felt so touched reading that - I totally get that, you phrased it perfectly! I like cleaning and “tending” to my home as I call it when I putter - it does feel like thanking and honouring my home❤
Love the Dawn Power Wash. Use it through out house & spot cleaner on clothes. Better than Shout. Have three bottles. Make my own when the bottles run out. 1oz dawn, 2oz alcohol &. 13oz H2O.
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Thanks for the recipe!
THANK YOU!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Just water and either Dawn Platinum or Dawn Professional works fine to refill the rather expensive spray bottles. No need for any other ingredients-it is already in the Dawn* above. I buy the big bottles either at Cosco or Walmart-very economical. If you a Dawn that doesn't already have it, then you can add the alcohol. Hold your breath for a moment when you spray as the mist can enter lungs.
I love ir too. Clean with it everything : granite, marble, plastic counters, kitchen cabinets, walls, baseboars, mirrors, tile, bath tubs, toilets (not inside), chrome fixtures and many more! Plus it's not toxic. They use it on wild animals and birds to clean them when oil tankers have spillages!
I think irony was when you asked the information device (Alexa) for information and she did not respond thusly not providing the one thing she's supposed to be used for. Seriously funny video that was fun to watch!
My Alexa answered when Cass asked.
These are the most useful tips I have seen on RUclips. I dont need to be told to make my bed every morning like I'm 5 years old. I need to clean things like the windows, behind the fridge, the walls, etc. Thank you so much for showing how to make life easier on myself. I now have this post menopausal body and learning a smarter way to clean means everything to me. I just subscribed and again, thank so much for addressing the real issues❤❤
The paper towel holder on the vacuum, genius ❤
Glad you think so!
I use the paper towel roll on my vacuum for the inside of my dryer when I take the filter out, bc I don't have funds to get that fancy vacuum attachment rn! 😅
the paper towel for underneath the dresser. Is a crevice tool most stick/up bright and canister vacuum cleaners have one
@@Kaiden-q2q Problem is that most of these attachments are very short and you can only clean underneath something at the very front. The paper one can flatten all the way under an oven for example.
@@CG_Hali you get a longer crevice tool
Oh my word ! I love ❤️ you clutter bug. I overwhelm with ease, and fear takes me out. I've been avoiding some of the domestic duties within this video alone.
Happy to report that during this episode I paused and cleaned my washing machine- one of my biggest fears and challenges 🙃 took me less than 10 mins and looks and smells awesome 👌
You PUMP me up and fill me with a confidence - also reminding me that a quick lick is far better than nothing at all and it does not have to consume all my free time.
Keep up this great work. I trust I'm not the only bug that feels so strongly about your work.
This is the first of your videos I’ve watched. Your time and money saving hacks are great but your delivery? Priceless. Grateful thanks.
The fridge shelf one is a game-changer! I hate taking my fridge apart to clean it.
And I love the paper towel one for under furniture!!!!
I am looking forward to trying this out myself.
I bet this would work in the dryer vent too where a vacuum doesn’t reach!!
I clean every place I move in to, which has been a lot. This place, the fridge looked clean. Once I started taking out the shelves and drawers, years worth of nastiness was caked into every nook and cranny. Took me hours to clean. All because neither the previous tenants nor the landlord thought they needed to take out the shelves to clean. 🤷♀️
Cas!! You crack me up!! I am 52 and hate deep cleaning. Thank you sooooooooo much for showing me these hacks. You. Are. Brilliant! ❤❤❤(and that’s not irony)
Watching this at 28 weeks pregnant after a long family day and I'm exhausted. Just got the printable checklist and I can't wait until tomorrow so I can start 😂 it'll really help the nesting craze with the bite sized deep cleaning tasks. Thanks!
Cas!!! You nailed it!!! Most cleaning hacks are regurgitated by every You tube Chanel. I learned a new use for lint rollers! My lamp shades are screaming for this!!! THANK YOU!!!
My lamp shades are too!! I need to go buy a lint roller!
Lamp shades I knew about, but curtains??? I must do that as I was just getting ready to wash my curtains and iron for days. All my curtains are white grommet type so will be perfect. Thank you.
I think maybe irony is I just cleaned my windows and you are showing me how to do it easier.
Same lol
That makes sense
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haha. for sure!
I make the same cleaner, but with cold water. I use a tub and shower scrubber with extendable handle to clean the window, then rinse with the hose right away. No streaks, and the window frame gets clean too.
Dear Cass, I fell in love with you 2 years ago when you showed me that my adult son and I are butterflies 🦋 💖 Since then I have learned much in the war against clutter, and you give me much hope. I am 62 and I am amazeballs at sll these cleaning hacks😊 Thank you sooooooo much for being wonderful, amazing, you!❤
I don't know if it's a British thing but Brits call it 'sods law' when something undoes what you have just done like it raining after you have just cleaned your windows. Love body doubling with you whilst you clean, makes a dull task much more fun, you are so entertaining 😂
Yep, sods law or Murphy's law, or just a plain old "urgh, typical".
Yup sods law
Murphy's Law where I'm from (southeastern US)
It's certainly Sods Law. Murphy's law says that if anything can go wrong, it will
I'm in England & I say sods law, it happens so much I actually prepare for it when I can because it's very likely to happen ☺️
They used to have vacuum attachments for the "dry dusting" baseboards and under furniture. Thanks for the homemade options for those of us with cheap vacuums
Thank you so much, Cass, for mentioning that Mr. Clean Magic Eraser removes paint. So many people don't understand that cleaning walls is best when done gently. I suggest spraying the dirty area with warm water with a little Dawn dish soap in it. Walk away. Spray LIGHTLY again a few minutes later and wipe. Easy, no scrubbing, and paint stays in tact.
LOL. When you told the paper towel roll and Dyson to "get it" (the dust), my dog suddenly woke up and was ready to play. Apparently, "get it, get it," is a big source of fun in our house.
Same! Puppers woke up for that "get it" 🤣😂
i was wondering what kind of vacuum that space gun was
the paper towel for underneath the dresser. Is a crevice tool most stick/up bright and canister vacuum cleaners have one
You're a riot. You have magical powers, because you actually make me want to clean on a Friday afternoon after a hell week at work. Think about going into comedy, you have the skills girl.
Yeah she does 😂
Totally agree!!!
Cass, love all the little songs that you make up as you clean each area. Thank you for creating positive content in our lives!! We need more people like you in this world!! TFS! 💕🌴😎
I have been cleaning for 25 plus yrs professionally. Thanks for your advice on the drier filter all my clients love it when I d o extras to keep them save.
WOW!! Twenty-five years?!! Hard work but it's one of the best jobs I've ever had. Did it for 12 years.
I've been cleaning homes for 35 yrs. Personally I don't use dryer sheets, but some of my customers do. I will be cleaning their lint traps with dawn dish soap. Thanks so much for the tip 😊
I just love your energy. It makes me want to start cleaning right away even tho I'm watching this at 1am
Great video and awesome tips. For anyone who wants to give up dryer sheets, wool dryer balls work great with no residue and don't coat your clean laundry in chemicals like dryer sheets do.
Hi Cas. I have a son (aged 22 and trying to live alone). He has ADHD. The biggest struggle is : how to maintain a reasonable clean appartment.
Ever since I folow your channel I found a ton of easy trics and am currently trying to make his space work for him.
The key is to recondition your brain and simplify everithing.
I've lurned so much about ADHD and the struggles who come with it.
So many things are SO recognisable.
Love the way you handle it.
You make me smile with your story's.
Still thinking about the story of the returning of the red shoes 😂
I have ADHD and the Sweepy app on Android has been a total game changer. Just set up needed tasks for each room, how often the task needs to be done, assign point values to each in terms of time/difficulty, decide the max points for each day and boom. It auto generates a new cleaning schedule each day, and I like that the tasks are somewhat random and something new every day. I hope this helps your son! Without this app I wouldn't even be thinking about cleaning my baseboards!
Nice video! One tip if you're often on your knees cleaning or doing repairs: get some sort of knee pads to save your knees from the hard surface.
I use a $5 foam kneeling pad from Harbor Freight. It's basically a medium size rectangle of hard foam. I never took off the shrink wrap so that I could wipe off any dust or dirt off it more easily.
Cass i never have goo on my refrigerator shelves. I bought a series of multi sized acrylic bins that i can slide in and out. Anything that spills or leaks in contained in the bin. Very quick and easy to clean in the sink.
I don't know if you had seen Cass's video about those containers? Only that's why I also don't have gunk and goo on my fridge shelves. Followed her advice then too!
I like how she sings when she works! She is funny and cheerful and expressive!
Blues clues melody… 😉🐾
She’s adorable! I only watched the whole video because of the little sound effects and voices. Then it compelled me to subscribe and I wasn’t even looking for cleaning tips.
Yay! Welcome! Glad to have you here!
Riiight!! She reminds me, of Me! Is it ironic, I love her…. 🤔 😅💙
Same! She made me chuckle and now I want to clean everything! Plus the irony discussion at the end 😂 ! Following for sure now
Same ❤
I completely agree !!! 12:44
THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO CLEANING VIDEO EVER!!!!
Glad you liked it!!
@clutterbug This is a GAME CHANGER!!!
Murphy’s Law!! ❤❤I am so blessed to have found you. I’m on the struggle bus and your uplifting mindset, light attitude and simple strategy is going to be a game changer for me. Thank you and God Bless you!!
Before there was swiffer my sweet Mamaw taught me to use a pillowcase over a broom head to dust the baseboards.
I didnt know there was a hose to drain the water at my washer trap!! I’ve been stuffing towels under it. So glad I watched this video! Also, I feel like I really should have known that dishwashers have a filter that has to be cleaned! Am I the only one? Now I’m kinda scared to open Pandora’s box. 😱
@jreynolds5850 Some have 2! Its in your instruction manual, did you read it for "how to clean your dishwasher"?? lol
Sarcasm is one form of irony(verbal irony). There is situational irony when the outcome is opposite of what you expect it to be (the fire station catches fire and burns down). Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something the character doesn't (horror films: we see the killer hiding behind the door and scream at the heroine not to go in that room). The more you know:)
This was so helpful!!
Thank you! You saved me a trip to the googles.
Very helpful!!
Scream at the heroine 😂❤❤
High school English teacher here.. and came to explain this too, but you’ve done a perfect job explaining it!
Lmao I love you being all dressed up in a cute apron and then dry heaving over the dishwasher trap! Like the fantasy and the reality right??? Thanks for showing us how to do this! Somehow it seems more fun thinking of it as something to tackle that we are all suffering with!
The good vibes your singing and giggling just gave me are priceless. God bless your contagious smile 😊
Aw, thanks!
I love the Pink Stuff for cleaning my oven. Best thing I've ever used. The hardest part of cleaning the oven for me is reaching into to back. That's so uncomfortable (I'm short). I don't use dryer sheets, or fabric softener anymore. I have learned that putting about 1/4 cup of white vinegar in with the wash softens the cloths just as well.
Thanks, I was wondering how much to use!
@@crazycatlady6396same
You can slide the oven door up and off the hinges be able to reach the back of the oven more easily. My oven door can only be pulled off from the slightly open position, not the fully open position.
That's for a full load. If I have a smaller load I use less. I just put it where you're supposed to add the fabric softener.@@crazycatlady6396
@@NoLongerIWhoLiveThanks! I didn't know that. My luck I'd get it off and not be able to get it back on. 😁
It's very possible your mom simply ENJOYED cleaning. Before my health failed me, I was a fan of house cleaning. It sounds crazy but it gets your mind de-stressed and the instant gratification you get afterwards, feels amazing. So what may have seemed like wasted time to you, may have been simply her ENJOYING cleaning, as crazy as it sounds, some of us truly like cleaning house. ❤
Great content on how to keep the dust down. I will be starting in the bedroom today. I really like your videos and your presentation. Thanks. Keep them coming.
Just cleaned my dryer screen! Water didn’t go through mine either! Thank you for this life-saving tip!!!❤
On the Wikipedia page for "Irony" I found this:"*Cosmic irony*, sometimes also called 'the irony of fate', presents agents as always ultimately thwarted by forces beyond human control..." A rain storm occurring right after washing one's windows or car would definitely be "forces beyond human control" thwarting the intentions of someone who has just washed her windows or car, in my opinion. Great and inspiring video, Cass! Thank you!
Thanks for all your great tips. Also, I love that your cleaning products were limited to vinegar, dish soap and baking soda for the most part!
So many great tips. I feel inspired to clean my fridge now. Will I? Probably not but you inspired the thought 😂. Only thing I disagree with is cleaning curtains. If you have pets or cook lots of stinky food curtains can start to smell. I wash mine every other year, upstairs one year and downstairs the next. I made all my curtains though so I know the fabric was pre washed and those hems are solid. You could always just pop stinky curtains on the line for a few hours though if you are worried about shrinking. Let the UV rays do the hard work 😊
Thank you for the checklist. Even though I know I need to do a full ceiling to floor, wall to wall cleaning, my painful physical limitations just make it almost impossible for me to do things anymore.I have to leave almost all of it to my husband to do, which bothers me because I hate asking him to do so much while he still works a full time job and is tired. Now that my adult son moved back in for a time, I can have him help me with getting "one thing done a day" & hopefully have this place spic & span within 30 days. 🙂 I love watching your videos. I take away something new with each one!
Volume 44 legally blind, I have the immune disorder Ms it's called cidp that affects my walking and the causes great pain and I have lupus I understand what you're saying completely when I do to serve my family is when I feel like it and I know I can I tackle something and I hit it hard. I also make sure that every night before I go to bed the sink is cleaned out dried the counters are wiped the handles the refrigerator the stove hood and the table are just washed off one rag dish soap and water. My husband does help me clean everything that's up high and he does both showers because I can't do to fall risks I felt useless in my life and I prayed to God asking what can I do to serve anybody including my family. I literally heard something say to me whether it's God or my mind I'm not sure but it said you know how to clean do it when you're tired stop! Hopefully this helps a little! You've got this! We are tough women😊
Hahaha, it's the same with me! I cleaned my windows today. I checked the weather forecast before and there was no rain in sight.
I had just finished cleaning when it started to rain 🤦
Greetings from Germany
I had no idea that dryer sheets caused a clear film over the dryer filter! I’m definitely cleaning my filter today!!
I don't use dryer sheets but definitely gonna check that tomorrow
Yes, that's what it does to your clothes, leaves a toxic film 😢
@thepuglady3931 They're full of chemicals too. Terrible for your skin and 🌏 planet.
When you gag it kills me! You are too funny and fabulous Cas! 😂❤
It was kind of funny 😬😆
Agree!! Sorry to laugh, but it was really funny!
Oh my gosh its so funny. Now i know what i look like. Lol. Since we dont get smellovision, we know how bad it is from her gagging. Lol😂
I cry laughing because I feel bad for laughing so I hold it back and I end up laughing harder and crying 😂😅😂
I remember going to the dentist and I gagged a bit when they put the rubber dam in place. The assistant calls out "We've got a gagger here!" LOL You may be the same, Cas.
Ohhh yes! I ❤ the lampshade dusting hack. I hate getting the vacuum out for this task. So, I jumped up and cleaned all my lampshades before I finished watching the video.
I liked your refrigerator cleaning hack, but I recently switched to using bins in my fridge. Works amazingly well for our house, and so easy to keep clean for me. Also, I dedicated only 1 bin to leftovers and since they are all in one place and I see them in the clear bin when I open refrigerator, I’m reminded what’s left to use for another meal and don’t forget to incorporate the leftovers in upcoming meals. I cannot believe how much food has been saved, zero waste, and that translates to saving $$$. Just my 2 cents. 😀
There is a reason I always watch your whole video!! I would never miss the end!! 😂 You are by far my favorite RUclipsr!!! ❤❤❤❤ Yes it never fails that when I wash my car or clean windows, it always rains. 🌧️ 🙃
For the past two years, we had a guy come and wash windows, did a beautiful job. 💐🌺🌷 Two days later, the landlady had the house power washed. 😱😱😱 Sigh. It looks like I haven't cleaned the windows in 9 years, but it's all on the outside. 😬😬😬
😮MG! I just cleaned my dryer filter & I had the invisible film on it. It literally took the same amount of time of washing your hands. You can tell the difference instantly. I ❤ learning something new. Thank you Cas 🐞
They're full of chemicals too. Terrible for your skin and 🌏 planet.
I love your hacks. Some additional: The old habit of using baking soda in the fridge is legit. After you clean the spills, wipe down the surfaces of the fridge with water and baking soda 1-3% solution will work. Do not rinse. This will inhibit mold and bacteria from growing.
I saw those smily sponges at Costco, now I am going to buy them.. For the oven, prevention can go a long way. Throw a flat baking sheet witha rim under any pan that might overflow. It is what many chefs do.
Washing machine: It will never smell and rarely need cleaning (I have not had to clean in over 5 years, just check). I never use fabric softener, it ruins fabric. Instead I put vinegar or substitute in fabric softener dispenser. (Cheap vinegar substitute 2 Tablespoons citric acid powder per litre (4 cups) of water). This removes any detergent build up in clotĥes and machine. *If your machine ever fails to empty always check this filter for blockages before calling for repair. I found a candy wrapper and a couple of coins from a pocket when this happened to me.
Dryer: Filter film is caused by fabric softener. It does the same to your clothes, and your skin. Yuck! I don't use it and never have this problem.
If you have done something stupid like I did the other day and started the machine without the lint filter in
(dryer made funny sound drum would not turn). I was able to reach down through the filter opening and pull out the clothing that was stuck in the blower wheel. On my machine I had to reach to the bottom left and easily felt and pulled out the offending article without having to take apart the machine or pay for a repair. I hope tis helps someone.
To prevent fire it is recommended at least once per year to remove the hose from the back of the dryer and vacuum or shake it out. It can become blocked over time.
Window cleaning: I cleaned windows professionally. Inside a good specialized window cleaning cloth and water is all that is usually needed. Kodiak is the brand I use. It works as well as any of the overpriced brands and is available in many independent dollar stores. Note a regular microfibre cloth works for very light window glass cleaning, but a special good window cleaning cloth is is superior. Never use with standard window cleaners (like windex). These contain waxes that will give you streaks and ruin your cloth. Also never use fabric softners on any of your cleaning cloths for the same reason. For outside vinegar or citric acid solution as described aboe is my go to. Sceens: A wipedown is fine for fly by cleaning or windows you do not open. For a yearly clean they really need to be removed to gel all the debris out of the crevices in the edges and tracks. It can be done without, but I love my steam cleaner for thiis!
Blinds. Above a kitchen sink, where blinds really get dirty. A very little bit of dish soap and water. Start at the top place a microffibre cloth so it wipes both sides of each slat at once, between your index finger and thumb (you can also use cheap fluffy dollar store gloves for this). Wipe along each section of slat between ladders. I start at the edge and do as many as I can comfortable reach (usually about ten to 12 rows and then move on to the next section. Take great care at the edges of the blind as this is where it is easy to accidently bend the slats.
Curtains and lampshades: I use a vacuum, but I have animals an I would have to change the sticky roller every 6"(only a slight exaggeration), but would definitely not be time or cost effective in my case. After dust removal a fabric steamer is great to remove wrinkles or freshen up if needed.
And last, but not least: Thank you Thank-you, Thank-you for your free charts. They are indispensable! As is your energy and vibe.
Cas, thankyou for sharing these tips! I got up this morning and washed the seal around the dishwasher, the dryer vent, the washer seal and vent and that smelled like A $$, totally needed it! The oven door needed love so I scrubbed that down. Tomorrow, the Microwave and fridge!! Thank you again!!!
To clean microwave, roll a lemon between your hands to loosen up the juices, cut it in half and squeeze all the juice into a bowl, then add one cup of water. Drop in the lemon halves and place the bowl in your microwave. Run the microwave on high for five minutes. The water will be boiling temp. I use a 2 cup glass pyrex measuring cup so I can pick it up by the handle with an oven mitt and remove. This will cause a nice steam and any splatters loosen up and wipe off easy. The lemon makes it smell nice and clean.. Wipe it clean, and you're done!
You’re helping change & enhance lives. I know it!
Thank you for what you do ✨
Thank you for being so positive and nonjudgmental - encouraging and not admonishing. REAL help and real tips!!!
GIRL!!! I LOVE YOU!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM!!! ❤❤❤
Hello from Germany. I saw a lot of cleaning videos the last years. But yours is really great. Your tips are very practical and implementable. I like your sence of humor. And thank you very much for the great variety of printables.Greetings from the south of Germany from Ilona 😊
So glad you like them!
You getting grossed out by that dishwasher filter was so relatable. Lol!
yeah, and is not motivating like at all >.
@@qqqqqqqq Oh, it’s motivating for me. The idea that something gross might be in my house?! Lol. Sometimes I watch hoarders to motivate a cleaning binge. 😂
Ever found a dead mouse in the bottom of the dishwasher? (It had been through the d/w cycle maaaany times, before it smelt and I checked…. And I gagged and gagged and GAGGED!!!)
@@meridiefricker4156 Omg, I would have died!! And probably cried at least a little bit. Lol.
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Poor little mousey. 😢😭
I really enjoyed your channel. Thanks to watching your channel, I have become inspired to be more organized. I really feel like your tips will help me be more organized and clutter free. I now have a better idea of where to start a project and stay on course instead of feeling overwhelmed and stuck.
That makes me so happy! Good luck on your decluttering and organizing journey!
it's called murphy's law!
Exactly! Whatever can go wrong, will.
Actually it's called "situational irony" but it had already fallen out of use when Alanis tried and failed to bring it back. Personally I like it though as few other terms fit as well. So if you want to call it ironic you're not actually wrong but most people will say you are 😊
Example for irony:
"Don't go overboard with the gratitude", he said with irony
° Google might be lying !
That's it! Yes! Thank you.
@@danielaelenkova8972 😆"Google might be lying" 🤣
This video alone is GOLD 🙌 I so appreciate you sharing this because many of us are thinking we are very clean til we find out “Wait…there’s more’ 😆🥴😱 lol 😂 ty for helping us out 👏🏻🤗🩵
You're welcome!
I have never wiped out my washer, dryer or dishwasher, but you have inspired me! I love all the tips. I’m do still wash walls. In the kitchen, it gets rid of fly specs, stains and handprints and the walls just glow.
This is the best deep cleaning video I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing these tips!
Thanks for the dryer tip - no one wants a fire! Great video. You make cleaning fun.
Love your video. I am a senior woman who loves to clean and I have learnt some great tips from this video. Also enjoy your upbeat personality. Thanks.
A fridge hack I do that has saved me so much time was to line all my shelves and drawers with cling wrap. If something spills it's really easy to pull out, throw away, and re-cover. There may be times when a spill requires extra clean up but I have had mine like this for 4 years now and haven't had to do any extra cleaning.
Thank you!!!
Your inner-monologue voiceovers are the best thing on the internet 😂😂❤
Also that cat vlog 🤣🐈
I love how she hypes herself up while cleaning. "Get it girl" 😂. These tips are so helpful!
I am going to clean the oven today and replay this video for body doubling !!!! Thank you
I was not expecting you to gag. Especially, after saying, "Yummay". I couldn't help but to laugh. 🤣 Then you follow with, "that was surprisingly, super-freaking-disgusting."😂
I loved all your cleaning hacks. I really enjoyed viewing this one.
If I could hug you now, I would. I have osteoarthritis in my hands. You just made my life easier and my home cleaner. Thank you so much! 😘
"My brain is starting to hurt." -Cas. I love watching you because you make me laugh till I hurt.
Love this video!
IRONY is the opposite of what we’d expect. Sarcasm is condescending and may embarrass or insult someone, though we can be sarcastic about ourselves too! Like if I broke something in my house because I wasn’t careful, I might say to myself, “Oh, great going; I knew I could count on you.)
Apolice station being robbed would be ironic.
thank you!
The police station being robbed... isn't that embezzlement?... Or that the staff need better training?
I had not idea about washing the lint screen, of course I cleaned the lint off but did not realize the other part and yes the water was pooling in places. Thank you you are amazing! I definitely will be sharing with my family and friends.
Yay!
This is the best cleaning video I have seen here or anywhere else on youtube. Some really good advice.
Cleaning right now I love to watch your videos while Cleaning and being productive
I love the way you do the job.
For 33 years I have been doing similar, cleaning with counscience not using unnecessary extra products, same perfect results.
Every face and reaction you had cleaning was SPOT on! Hahaha! This was a helpful reminder of the little things we forget about when cleaning or put off because we feel
It’s going to be a “chore!” You’ve got me feeling inspired to get on it today! Yay 🙌🏻
Download the FREE Cleaning Routine & Checklist Here: clutterbug.me/products/spring-cleaning-routine-checklist
Cant download it :( there come an error
Look at you, rocking "The Apron Diva" apron!!!!
Thank you Cas.
@@ayshaS_diaries_Weird, working fine on my end on both Chrome and Safari. What does the error message say?
@@Clutterbug for me when I go to download the Spring Printable Pack for Spring Cleaning Checklists and Spring Decor (after I already downloaded the first one) it says that "the specified cart does not exist" and then when I try go to the checkout page it gives an error on the intire page: "Something went wrong. What happened? 404 Not Found, What can I do? Return to the previous page"
I tryed closing and clicking the link again but still the same problem 🤔
Edit: after a few hours it worked normally and I still don't know what was wrong, but at least it worked 😃
Cas! Where have you been all my life?😲 You have changed my whole world!!😜 Thank you.💖 I have been telling everyone on my RUclips channel about you and your channel!! OMG!! 🎉
I have a question, we both have the same refrigerator, what and how do you clean to front of the refrigerator? 😕
Thank you so much!! Much Love from Texas!!💕💕
Thank you so much for giving all your great hacks for lazy/effecive cleaning and being funny and amazing while doing so.
Love the paper towel roll, but even more awesome would be Christmas paper rolls! How awesome would that be ❤
Oh my, you're like my fairy godmother! Your video not only helped me with a bunch of cleaning ideas, but somehow healed my stressed soul. God bless you 🧡