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@sbellalopez9284

2 жыл бұрын

I've been following you for 3 years now but since this whole bug has been going on I finally got the time you sit watch your tips throughout and getting on practice I can finally say I got it, game changer. Laundry day it's small load daily to avoid chaos, thank you Steph

@liesjelies7739

2 жыл бұрын

I thought you'd fall down the stairs when you slipped up (dance 9:07 min)

Thought I was the only one in the world who wasn’t taught on how to keep a home clean and tidy, feel like I was less of a person- I made the determination that just because I wasn’t “just like” every other wife/mom didn’t make me less of a person. And the. I came across a few of you wonderful women who showed me I wasn’t that different and if you could change and thrive , so could I. 💕

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not the case! Youve got this! :)

@DarkbutNotsinister

2 жыл бұрын

I know how you feel. My mom’s house was always clean. Like, really clean, dusted & whatnot. Nope. Nope. Nope. I still don’t know how she did it. I’ve learned a lot from this channel! Some stuff even stuck with me. Love Flylady basics. “Get dressed to shoes” is a little thing with a big impact. “While coffee is brewing unload the dishwasher”. I live this. Except sometimes I’m loading instead of unloading. Flylady has you going to sleep with a sweep of the kitchen & shine your sink. That doesn’t always happen, but the dishwasher is attended to. Big thing: my husband made an appt with the real estate appraiser at 10am on a Monday. And didn’t tell me until 11pm the night before. WTF?? My house didn’t look like my mom’s. Art stuff, dog toys, plants & half finished terrariums everywhere. 🙄 These days, my house looks like people (and dogs) live here, but not embarrassing. I didn’t have to do much, which is good, because I was NOT getting up at 6am to run around and clean.

@steppy3736

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarkbutNotsinister My mom had six kids and our house was immaculate. I know how she did it...1. Us kids were outside from after breakfast until dinner time, almost every single day. 2. If we were inside due to weather, we were only allowed to take out one thing, put it away, and then take out something else. Violations would result in spankings, lots and lots of spankings. 😔

@DarkbutNotsinister

2 жыл бұрын

@@steppy3736 And then THE EYE OF SPANKING. That’s when we were actually too old for spankings, there was always THE EYE. I’m 49 & still scared to death of THE EYE!! I still have no excuse. No kids, 2 dogs & 1 husband. Today I “mapped out” my 5 areas so I can spend 5 minutes in them…tomorrow. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s because I have no one to give THE EYE to!!

@steppy3736

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarkbutNotsinister 🤣 "no one to give THE EYE to" my dog, cat, and hubby get the eye 🤣

My main successor in being tidy is the habit to "never walk somewhere empty-handed". If i stand up and go in another room I first have a look around if I see something that belongs to where I go (like are mugs standing around, when I go to the kitchen)

5x5 is just magic. I love it. Also my friend in Vancouver and would not talk often but we would talk a long time. We would take a before picture and clean while we talked and shared our afters when we were done. It really helped during hard times.

@briannab5296

2 жыл бұрын

What a cool idea!

@adelevercueil9172

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

I love listening to my “KZread ladies”, like you, while I get my chores done! The positive voices and unity I find is inspirational!!! Thank you for sharing your life! See you soon! ❤️🙏🏻

I love and use all of these! 😃 Another one I have, I would call the “Snowball.” If the whole house feels out of control, I pick one room and clean it up. The next day, I keep that room clean and clean up one more room. Day three, keep the first two rooms clean and add one more, and so on. It’s not a game to build joy in the moment, but it works great if everything just feels like too much.

@jccastle3452

2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

@heatherallingham7120

Жыл бұрын

Hey, this is cool! Thanks :)

@conniebueche7398

Жыл бұрын

I like the snowball idea a lot, I think I’ll try a couple from the video and add this one too, thanks

So happy you are back doing videos! I really value your positive, realistic and super encouraging energy. I’m sure moving was really hard…but so glad you seem to have recovered!

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Doing better yes, thank you

You and Diane in Denmark got me hooked on the flylady system. I use your print outs in a plastic sleeve in a binder. Wow what a difference it’s made! Thank you, love all your videos. Btw I’m in my early 60’s, it’s never too late. ❤️

@jacquelynkassa926

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto here Awilda. Diane and Steph. 62!!

Dishes and laundry changed from a drudgery to something to look forward to once I started listening to audiobooks while I do them. Gives me an "excuse" to do something I like when I should be working. Win, win. (And the more I'm into the book, the more work I want to do!)

Thank you for reminding me. Last night while I was waiting for something in the microwave , I cleaned all the pots and pans from dinner. I had planned to do it the next day since I was tired and i seemed like it would take along time. It took 4 minutes. 🙈

The only way I can start cleaning my house, is by putting on your videos. I literally can be slumming on the couch, and then put on a "decluttering" video. And I'm up and running.

Steph, thank you so much for introducing me to True Earth laundry soap last year! I absolutely love it! I have saved so much money and eliminated so much plastic being thrown in the trash. I love the way True Earth works on my clothes.

I like having a challenge while cleaning. A fun one is having a song play and try to finish the dishes before it's up. Also, I sometimes mini-reward myself with food. Like I will make cinnamon buns, first start the dough, then while it rises do the laundry or something, then add the toppings and do another task. It's alot of task switching, so I follow along with my list. Oh, and making a list with times, then setting a timer, 10 minutes clean, 10 minutes getting kids ready, 10 minutes break. Ect.

Steph, I found something on KZread the other day that made me think of you: Laundry: Wash 30 minutes Dry: 60 minutes Fold and put away: Seven to ten business days. I love your channel and I'm off now to trick myself into enjoying cleaning a bathroom.

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Ahaha that’s the truth!

@thatswhatisaid8908

2 жыл бұрын

I can't say i enjoy cleaning my bathroom, but a swish and swipe every day, and giving the tub a little wipe as part of my weekly home blessing, go a long way toward making it painless. 😉

Great inspiration, Steph! While listening to you I got my Italian bread started and my towels in the dryer! The two cleaning games I played while raising my kids were like yours. I vacuumed during commercials and ironed watching TV. My favorite dance music is from the DooWop Era...50's and 60's. Rock on!! Thanks for the reminders! XXOO ❤️

I love this video! I saw the "That Awkward Mom" channel and her videos on cleaning. She talked about using the flylady system and then I saw it on your channel too. I have used flylady for just over a week now (I have a small apartment with just my husband so it's easier). I LOVE the cleaning ideas and I kind of did some of them already. I like listening to KZread videos (I listened to this one while hanging my laundry and making the bed), cleaning while the kettle is boiling or the tea is brewing, when the laundry starts washing (usually I have about 30min then), or when my husband goes out for a quick walk (in that time I power clean). I also love to call someone and chat, especially my sister. Also, when my husband goes for a walk and I'm home alone, I pretend to teach people how to power clean their homes😅 It works because it keeps me focused and it helps me figure out what works best for me.

The snow scenes from your windows are beautiful.

The commercial game is something I've been doing for over 30 years. It works great for tyding the kitchen and working on Hotspot. Puppy play is great for 15 minutes of exercise inside and out. We just walk in circles either in backyard or around kitchen and dining room.

I'm here to low key see more of the new house :)

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

lol! I promise promise promise to get working on an update video :)

@annw1395

2 жыл бұрын

Me, too! Me, too!

I'm watching this while I eat and while I was preparing my food I emptied my dishwasher waiting for my toast to pop. To my surprise you even suggested this! It really does work! :) I actually look forward to doing the dishes or folding laundry now because I have started listening to my favourite podcasts. It's usually Clutterbug, A Slob Comes Clean or some sort of cleaning/organizing/decluttering motivation. I can listen to them for hours!! Thanks for another motivating video, Steph! :) Update: Now I’ve added Slob Sisters to my podcast list! So glad you guys started a podcast! Loving it, Steph! 😃

A friend and I always set our timers and cleaned and then sat down. Sometimes setting the timer again for a chat and would do that maybe two or three times until our chores were done. It really did help us get things done. And the breaks were fun too!

Steph, I think your father was very wise! I got the unscented Tru Earth strips. They are so easy. I also bought the dryer balls. So much less waste. No more plastic jugs of detergent or dryer sheets to throw away. Doing my small part for the planet. Great ideas today!

The Cleaning Dance Party - Classic! BUST A MOVE, BUST THE DUST! THE RHYTHM OF THE SWIFFER IS GONNA GET YOU! "Life without music is a mistake" >>> Cleaning without music is a mistake. ♫ ♪

I love the 5×5, I have ADHD and 5 min per room really caters to my short attention span

Got *piles* of paper to shred? Do it during commercials! I put my shredder and an extra trash bag next to my favorite chair and shred paper during all the commercials. You get your piles of paper gone, your shredder has a chance to cool off between sessions and you don't have to listen to the endless commercials. It's amazing how much you can get done in just one evening! Especially handy if you've been decluttering your papers throughout the house.

@victoriaoliver9958

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! I have a pile that needs to be shredded.

I love watching (listening to) cleaning motivation KZreadrs while I clean, especially when I need to address an area I’ve been procrastinating doing. I also listen to upbeat music. The 5x5 has been a lifesaver whoever I’m expecting company. I can get the house looking good in a very short time.

I'd be utterly lost without my wireless headphones. Best thing I've ever bought to keep me company and keep my OCD enough in check to function, while alone in the house, which is daily as He works and the DD is away at college.

First, thank you so much for your printouts and motivation. You helped me figure out how to get on a schedule and keep my house clean. My newest, yet favorite trick is giving my granddaughter my Apple Watch with the timer running to see how fast I can get things done! It worked great because she doesn’t like me cleaning instead of playing with her and this included her in the process. First, I said I could get everything done in five minutes and when I wasn’t done, she said do another five. I was racing through the chores so she though it was fun (she’s only 4 yrs old). She even ended up helping me change sheets so I could get done faster. Win win!

@pjp9383

Жыл бұрын

The story about including your granddaughter is absolutely awesome. Not only are you having fun and showing her that you value the time you spend with her, but you are giving her actual life skills here!

I love this channel so much! Steph, I have been following for almost 3 years and you have absolutely changed my mindset on cleaning. Thank you!

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Love that! Thank you for being here!

Great ideas! Thanks so much! We do a "ten minute tidy" everyday after lunch. I'm a homeschool mom of 8 and we can knock out a huge mess with that many people cleaning as fast as possible for 10 minutes. It makes evening chores much more manageable. Can't wait to try your tips!💗

Very good ideas! I’ve always done this in one way or another! Now… watching to late to do with you! I tell you one thing … you beautiful views from your windows! You do not need to hide your views …. they are you beautiful paintings! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹

Unrelated but I watch your videos on a wall sized TV, and you have a lovely smile. Hope you have a great day!

Commercial cleaning is something I have done, also watching the show Hoarders makes me clean something, even though I keep a clean and tidy home. I always watch something while folding laundry. While I;m in my kitchen/great room, I have my smooth jazz music on ( we only have tv's in our bedrooms) and find the music really helps while I work. I do get things done while my morning coffee is brewing :) Just wait until all of your children are in school...ahhhhhhh your life will change dramatically ! tfs 🥰❄☃☔🏜💗✝🔆🥰❄☃☔🏜💗✝🔆🥰❄☃☔🏜💗✝🔆

If I’m feeling unmotivated in the evening, I make it a game to do as much as I can of my dishes while I make a cup of tea. It’s always surprising how much I can get done in such a short amount of time and by then I’m motivated to do the last little bit to finish.

Another good video Steph. Thank you for the inspiration. My two favorites games are listening to audiobooks (thank you to Diane in Denmark)and your game of watching sitcoms. My twist is that I watch my favorite Utube videos. I always learn something and usually get a good laugh. By the way, love your videos! 💕🐾💕🌸👏

So many good ideas here! I did try the commercial break clean thing, though I think I spent half of it looking for something to clean. 😅 I wasn't prepared for homework. BUT I got some pants put away that I just brought home and dropped on my bed, so I won't have to deal with them tonight. ^-^ Also, a combination of the dance party and the commercial break would be a fun one: Turn on a song you really like, and try to get as much cleaning as you can done in the span of one song. Then, if you feel like starting again with a new song, you can, but you don't have to.

Great tips! I do several of these😊. I take my phone around and catch up on my favorite you tube videos😊like "secret slob" or listen to my music Playlist 😉. For folding washing.. I bring it all in the livingroom and do it after cleaning the house.. And watch a film/program on TV and drink my water. No I didn't get up, I sat still with tea and I watched your commercial🤣. I do eg the dishwasher and clean as I go while cooking.. So after eating I only have to put our plates in the dishwasher. My sister and I do housework or cooking while whatsapp face timing🤗. You feel closer because you are walking around each others houses together. I just place my phone down so we can see each other... No stiff neck and no wireless earplugs needed. I love this, especially as we haven't seen each other for 2.5yrs due to covid😢.

One of the things I remember from growing up was that my mom would often put on music to clean to on Fridays, which was our cleaning day :)

Great ideas! The podcast cleaning is my favorite. I have told myself that I can only listen to a podcast (which I LOVE to do) when I am doing chores. So I have paired something I love with something I don't. When a new podcast episode hits my notification I think, "what can I clean so I can listen?" It is a great motivator.

Oh good heavens I totally forgot I put a load of laundry in the wash this morning until I saw your laundry strip demo! I LOVE those things. I swear they get my laundry cleaner. Ran out to move the load into the dryer.

We have an old tablet no one was using, we converted it so we can watch movies or pull up recipes or add things to a grocery list in the kitchen. I used to get my kids to help by telling them we would all clean for as long as one song was on. Three people helping for 4 minutes get a lot accomplished and usually I could put on one more and get the rest of the house done. It was only 6 minutes but the girls thought it was fun!

Haha, this video dropped right when I'm procrastinating and putting cleaning off!

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing!

That’s what I do. Actually Diane in Denmark (which is how I found you) is how I started getting things done and now you and others. Y’all help me gets things done, especially to de-clutter. Thank you.

What’s hilarious is I’m watching you while I’m folding laundry listening to you saying what tip number one is and I’m doing it with you as my show lol

So true, "there is no getting around it", we have to keep our homes clean!!🙄 This video had so many great ideas!! I really needed to hear and see this!! Thank you! Thank you! TFS 💕🌴😎

It always cheers me up to see a video from you! I use several of these ideas and they really do help!

I usually turn on some good music and sing at the top of my lungs while I clean. I used to do a whole house clean on Saturday's, but I have lupus and several other auto immune illnesses so I can't do that any more. But I have been cleaning on my kitchen in 20-30 minute bursts them I have to take a break. I've found my sinks and most of my counter tops along with cleaning my stove and microwave. I'm getting there slowly but surely.

I watch KZread videos while getting dressed for my day! That way, I am ready to face my day and I get to enjoy something I like! Your tips are great!

Wow ! What a tremendous view from your kitchen window.

I wear my airpods and listen to podcasts while I clean! It helps me work longer and faster because it puts my focus on what I'm listening to and the cleaning just becomes automatic.

Thanks, we appreciate the help and encouragement you give. I watch and clean, as well as listening to audio books. Years ago I started playing music when we cleaned, Gospel Bluegrass is our go to, it’s upbeat and fun! I used to do the commercial cleanup years ago, but had completely forgotten about it. When I find that I’ve gotten behind on things, I set a week goal list, try to accomplish something each day so that I can reward myself with crafting or sewing time later in the week.It’s like a mom paycheck at the end of the week 😊

Dance Mix ‘93 😂😂😂 You know you’re a child of the ‘80s when… This was an excellent video. Very motivating! The absolute worst chore I can think of is washing floors. I hate it! Listening to podcasts really helps.

I tried the laundry strips and love them!!! 🍃💚 Love your tips!!

I’ve always loved doing the 5 minute per room and I guess it usually was 5 rooms! So motivating.. Also I enjoy working while listening to / watching KZread videos. Great channel, you do a fantastic job.

@Swan-rb4yg

Жыл бұрын

My house has a total of six rooms, so I make it 5 by 6, which works out to half an hour, and that appeals to the Virgo In me 😂

Ok, I actually got up for a "commercial cleaning". I thought I didn't have any small tasks to finish under 60 seconds, but managed to find enough. Thanks for the tip!

I don't play games when I clean. I usually just listen to some of my favorite songs on my playlist. Sometimes, i even like to sing to some of my favorite songs. And whenever I'm done cleaning, I usually like to light an incense stick to make my room smell better.

What a great video! So fun - and inspirational. Loved the dance moves! Those were all great ideas. I had already started chipping away at stuff while waiting for the microwave or my tea to steep and you're right, i get lots done. Thanks, I can always count on your videos to inspire! :)

I've just begun to watch the video. But i love your videos🥰 thanx for your good ideas

Haven't watched the video yet... but you got me hooked with the title... sounds like a fantastic fun idea to get stuff done!

I have really been struggling to motivate myself to clean. Thank you so much for these tips!

Those tru earth Laundry strips are amazing!

I love these ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Great video, Steph! Your 5x5 hack is my favorite!!! I've recommended it to so many people!

thank you so much! i listened to you while i cleaned!!

Love the 5x5!! Thank you!

Thank you for this. Great ideas. I'm in the UK & like to listen or watch ITV's This Morning when I'm cleaning. Phillip & Holly are so lovely.

Canadian living abroad here! The snow outside your window is so magical! Making me feel homesick! Love your videos!

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 ☃️☃️☃️

So many great ideas!😄❤️

I love this video!! I feel like cleaning already, thank you! I will try them all ❤

Tru Earth strips are the best.... so environmentally thoughtful and the dry skin on my upper arms and lower legs completely cleared up!

Dance mix 95 was pretty good too 😋

I actually do love it now. I turn it into fun by adding music and whatnot. nothing feels better to me than taking a space that's a mess and making it pretty. and yes starting is always the hardest part lol. I didn't always enjoy it.

Thanks Steph! I often use 3x3 to get motivated to clean up after dinner. I just used the song suggestion- I challenged myself to empty the dishwasher before Dolly Parton 9-5 finished and I did 😂

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Love Dolly💕💕💕

Hi, my favorite thing to do is listen to you while I am cleaning. I always play your videos to get me motivated. The 5X5 is my go to when things got a little out of hand. I vote for "play a video of someone doing the very thing you dread doing" it works for me every time.

I turn on a KZread video of a mystery and enjoy it while washing dishes or cleaning. For folding laundry I make a cup of coffee and turn on the television. When waiting for the microwave to heat up my coffee I do knee bends to strengthen my legs.

Some really great tips Steph . Thanks

Thanks for the great video. Sending love and gratitude. Be safe, be well, be happy.

Fantastic video!!! I love using my Timer!!! Thank you for the 5/5!!! Great ideas💡

Cool ideas! Thanks for sharing Steph.

Very clever :) thank you for these 'happy' tips ... right now I can see myself especially using the "while waiting for the kettle to boil" ... dancing around my kitchen getting things done ... as I boil the kettle all throughout the day making tea ... on the days that I'm home all day !! thank you!

@thatswhatisaid8908

2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for the tea to brew/cool is another chance to get a few things done. Tho sometimes i get caught up in the cleaning and come back to a lukewarm cuppa 😉

Thanks Steph Cleaning Important but I needed some motivation to do my physio as whole body hurts. Thanks now I’m motivated to clean once I’m done last bit too.

Thanks! You motivated me to do my swish and swipe while watching this video!!

Love this! Thank you!

Great ideas and motivation. Thanks!

Thanks Steph!!! Commercial Cleaning is a classic. I have been enjoying podcast too

Love all these ideas!!

Tru Earth Laundry Strips are just as wonderful as Steph says! (My only problem is I still have half a jug of the old liquid, LOL! It's getting used bit by bit.) Thanks for this video! I'm working through "21 Days" again & just got un-stuck from Day 6.🤣👍

Great ideas, as always love your content and how you present it.

I use the 5x5 all the time. Thanks for the tips.

Great video, thanks !

We all need mind games to get motivated into getting work done now and then!

@DarkbutNotsinister

2 жыл бұрын

I make up mind games like this to “trick myself” into going places like the grocery store. My husband thinks I’m crazy. Well, YEAH, why do you think I make up mind games? It’s effective.

I jumped up and got some tidying done😊 thank you!!!

The view out of your kitchen windows is gorgeous! ❄🌲❄🌲❄ Thank you for these tips - I needed this video! Your channel is so motivating 🤸‍♀️

For me is trying to find few seconds when my toddler isn't looking. Otherwise she will be doing the laundry or dishwasher with me and she has different plans! Lol Love your videos :)

Steph, thank you for your videos! I’m your biggest fan from Russia :) Your channel keeps me motivated to clean my house and also helps to improve my English (listening skills)!

Ohhh look at your lovely snow! Xxx

Thanks for helping my 5 yo get dressed! He’s been fighting it all morning, but the commercial worked. I also finished clearing the dishwasher from what my kids missed on their way out the door.

Awesome motivational video! Thanks Steph for another much needed video. I listen to my "positive music mix" on Spotify and it helps alot to get me moving. Love your idea of a dance party & getting kids involved with cleaning.

Great video!! Love it! I do the commercial cleaning, and I will get some head phones asap!

I just found this channel recently and I love it!

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!