This house should be condemned. I understand that a lot of people can't afford any better but this is substandard living and very sad. You did better than most would have even tried so don't be so hard on yourself!

@billrobbins5874

Жыл бұрын

Maybe a health hazard.

@lia-liz2012

Жыл бұрын

Maybe???

@conniephillips5090

Жыл бұрын

If they are renting is there laws in place where landlords have to correct these issues. So sad

@gregpendrey6711

8 ай бұрын

I missed this upload I'm watching Sept. 24 2023. The kitchen sink cleaning was mesmerizing. Talk about design a house around this!❤😂 Amazing

@user-ym2wx1yt7k

7 ай бұрын

Is there a problem with the structure of the building? I don't see a reason in this video to legally condemn this apartment.

I feel so sorry for the people who live there. Those are terrible conditions. I'm so pleased you managed to do something there to help a bit xx

That bathroom needs a complete overhaul. The kitchen needs help too. Wow. You did an awesome job.

Wow! I can't believe how clean you were able to get the kitchen sink and bathtub. You are right Barbie, this house is beyond your help. Sad that people live like this.

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

So sad :(

You are right, most of it needs torn out and redone. I still think you did a wonderful job with what you had to work with! Don't put yourself down, you are great!

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

Beyond housekeeping and organizing. It's a job for dumpster haul and gut remodel at this point. Amazing effort you put into it.

You're amazing, Barbie... don't say sorry... you did the best as possible in this house...❤🎉

This property was beyond cleaning. I think the owners dishonesty was to try and save them money on trades to come in and fix all the problems. You did good with what you had.

I would advise you wear a mask in conditions like that. Also maybe considering wearing a disposable boiler suit you can just take off and put in the bin. You worked very hard on this one. Well done.

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully I won’t be sick.

Barbie, you did what you could! This was absolutely unclean able!!! Honey you should not have done this one! You are right it needs to be torn down!!! Just know you did the very best you could under circumstances of what you had to work with!!

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️❤️

Sad to see a house in such bad shape. If you don't keep up with repairs they can get away from you. Just two years ago I gutted the bathroom and rebuilt it. Much of it was from the 1950's other than a vanity from the 70's. This summer the kitchen gets new floor tile and a new butcher block counter top. I budget $1000 a year for home fix up. Even the organizing of the hobby room today has an expense of $70 for new storage boxes and replacement boxes. Keep the videos coming , next is finishing the sunroom organizing!

I think I would have turned around and left.......God love you Barbie you're a better person than I am 💞 Never let anyone tell you again you didn't do a great job because you sure do. Fantastic job 👍 ❤ and thank the Lord for gloves I think I would turn this building over to the city authorities this is unreal.😢

This is far beyond cleaning darling, it needs to be condemned. You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself, this is simply beyond cleaning ❤

Wow, this place needs so much TLC. So sad that people have to live in this condition, God bless you for trying to clean it as best you could. Thank you! x

No one should live there. It needs a gut and remodeled. They can’t even use the restroom. Very sad. You did everything you could. God bless you

I applaud you for taking on this project. You did an amazing job! However, if someone like you offers to clean a home for free, at the very least they should be honest about the conditions, even if that might be embarrassing. It may make a big difference in the type of products you take with you, or how much time you schedule.

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

You are right. If she tells me at the beginning the water is not floating down, than I would have bought it a cleaner. But unfortunately that whole house is old and cleaning is not really a help there:(

@lia-liz2012

Жыл бұрын

I'm even wondering how she was able to get HERSELF clean!

I like how you gave this sad neglected house sad music to match.

They have made no effort to try and clean this house, I don't sugarcoat things yes it is in disrepair but that doesn't mean don't clean it. 😠 well done Barbie I hope you told them straight. 🌹

@caroljoywolf

Жыл бұрын

Maybe the owners were depressed, had anxiety or were going through another kind of trauma and were unable to see a way out or had the energy to do it.

@Katsdontcare

Жыл бұрын

It occurred to me that humans will live in conditions that animals would never live in. Birds keep nests clean, the dens of wolves, bears, etc are kept clean by that animal. Only humans would live in this type of filth.

@Rachel-ul8et

Жыл бұрын

@@KatsdontcareI have a cat that likes to sleep in his litter box. Huge clean home. He is just a dirty cat, and cats are supposed to be clean. Variations exist I think in every species.

@Katsdontcare

Жыл бұрын

I had no idea that your cat enjoyed sleeping in his dirty litter box. That certainly makes me doubt my previous statement.

At some points in the video it looked like it hadn't been lived in for years. Remindes me of my mother in laws house. We didn't know how bad the condition was until we removed all her layers of stuff. In the end it was a complete gut job. You did an amazing job on that kitchen sink!!

You did the best you could in this situation. It doesn't really look structurally safe. I hope the owner had the plumbing issues fixed. That's no way to live. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

I give you all the credit that you deserve. A couple helpful hints. A microwaveable dish filled with water for the microwave. Let it boil inside it. Then wipe clean. Easy. Also, after the baking powder and vinegar, follow with boiling water. For the drains. But, what you were dealing with at this home….. A gut job.

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

❤️

@justkiddin84

Жыл бұрын

I was also going to say boiling water, but the fact that it’s all three drains probably means it needs a plumber.😢

You did your best Barbie but unfortunately it was clear to see this apartment has not years but decades of dirt and neglect so well done for your utter determination to make a difference so enjoyed as usual all your wonderful efforts. Scottish fan xx

This is extremely sad, so sorry you did what you could. They need help that you can’t unfortunately give. I pray someone can help them find better living arrangements.

I think it's helpful to build compassion when you share a bit of the story about the people. Not to shame or embarrass them, but so people learn to understand the disorder and how to help others better with love ❤ Bless your heart

You can tell by the curtains in kitchen, the little wooden pegs for hanging cooking utensils by stove, pretty wall paper and other things left in place, this was once a beautiful loved family home. Wish this family God's help and miracles and love in their hearts forever. I hope this couple can restore and make it a loved home again. 😢 🙏 ❤ ty Barbie, you left this home better than you found it and tried your best under the circumstances of plumbing not working.

This place is very sad. But you can only do so much in a situation like this. Good job.

Just viewed this video. This home needed much more than cleaning. The owners should have disclosed the plumbing issues that obviously would prevent proper cleaning. Your faithful viewers and supporters would never blame you for a lack of "pretty"results under such conditions. We watched you work so hard. We saw some improvements. You did better than most of us by being willing to walk through the door. Your did your best and we're proud of you.

This place needs to be gutted and started from scratch. It’s been neglected too long. You did a fantastic job with what you had to deal with.

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️❤️

To get the stains out of the sink, bathtub, etc. Lay paper towels down inside the sink and spray with undiluted bleach. You'll be surprised at how white the porcelain gets. Let it soak for awhile. You do an amazing job!!!

@GypsyWolf7

11 ай бұрын

I did that with shower tile grout. Looked like new.

@jamiecollins5012

10 ай бұрын

All over the bath tub? How long do I wait.

I feel bad that you feel bad😢there was really nothing you could’ve done, the house was too far gone, and that’s sad, finally the client asked for help, and it looks like it may be too late, so much damage to the house, what a sad & difficult situation

You did an excellent job with what you were working with. Thank you for your effort and all that you do!😍

@isabelbeckerman9226

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it would be worthwhile for Barbie to tackle this horror house. The bathroom is so despicable it should be dismembered, down to the filthy ceramic floor. (notice the plastic mat she lifted from the tub? Jeezaloo!!!) If there's a sliver of kindness from the homeowner, she could do a service by giving Barbie a substantial amount of money for the worthwhile effort she put into getting her house cleaned, IF she manages to accomplish it. I'm not patronizing the owner, but this task undoubtedly is the worst appointment our angel had to master on her own, the poor thing.

You did a great job with what you had to work with there, so you should in no way feel like you failed at all. Running water and working drains are a basic necessity to a cleaning project. I've read the other suggestion about loosening the plumbing pipe to remove debris, but I think in a case like this I would not risk that as everything is so deteriorated. What I have found works on drains like that is some type of snaking device. You can get a cheapy one at some dollar stores, but I use something that is actually a cat toy called a "cat dancer" which is a long wire with a tiny bit of rolled paper at the end. It's flexible and can be eased down a drain and the end piece will catch on debris and bring it up. Judging from the amount of buildup on the outside of the sink and bathtub, it might just be a blockage problem.

This is so very heartbreaking that someone has to live like that. God bless you for putting forth the effort you did

This place is something of a time capsule. The tiling, that toilet, and both of the sinks might be a hundred years old!

There is only so much you can do for a derelict property Barbie and you did it x

Bless your heart for trying. What a sad situation. ❤❤

I feel like by doing this you are allowing tenants to call the super without getting in trouble for a messy house

The sink that doesn't drain might be sometimes caused by just the clogged siphon (the S or L shaped pipe under the sink). I like to unscrew it (you have to remember the order where each piece goes), clean it from muck, grease, hair, and reattach, making sure I did it properly so it doesn't leak. It's most satisfactory, I must say.

@deborahgeorge3238

Жыл бұрын

I reckon this is beyond that. They need a plumber. The pipes are probably corroded. Pull it down and build something new.

@jsbt1977

Жыл бұрын

When the sink, tub AND toilet don't work, there's probably a problem in a common sewer line. Also, it looks like a smoker lived here. Walls and ceilings are yellowed. I hope this isn't a rental. What a slum.

@Tina_42

Жыл бұрын

My experience is, that L shapes siphons get clogged all the time and you can not use a plunger. I had to open that damn siphon every couple of months. The positive thing about it is, that all that stuff will not go into the pipes in the walls but I will never use this type of siphon again. I would also recommend to first open an clean the siphon, if it's still clogged use a drain chemical, if it's still clogged or slow you need a professional. And always open the window when you work with all type of cleaners.

@johnkelly9451

9 ай бұрын

​@@Tina_42Amen, it's worth a try for this couple to do!

No matter the condition of the home when you live there, it is going to be YOUR home, so you do what it takes to make it a home that is livable, if only by keeping it clean.

I haven't seen kitchen counters with the aluminum edging the linoleum that was put on top of the counters since the 1950's. This was a popular countertop since the 1940's. I really believe that this kitchen is that old. The tile backsplash was, of course, added later (60' - 70's). This was a thankless job since all you had to work with was ancient cabinetry. The covering on the kitchen cabinets is Contact Paper - almost impossible to get off when it is this old. Always, your work is awesome. Thank You for being you.

That home is actually quite charming and has large rooms. I’d live there, but I’d have to cry first before taking on that challenge. Grandma would be proud of you.

@johnkelly9451

9 ай бұрын

Agree! Amen... gramma would be proud and thankful for your help.

I know you're not trying to add another job to all that you already do, but I keep a bottle of Crystal Lye Drain Opener in my cleaning "belt", just in case I run into any slow or blocked drains. It opens them up SO fast!

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

@NostalgiaSue

Жыл бұрын

Le is very powerful. Be careful. It can explode in your face. Follow the instructions. Lye will burn your skin. Be careful for your eyes and skin. It can actually burn the seals of the pipe if used often.

@HannahMattox

Жыл бұрын

@@NostalgiaSue all true! I'm very careful, but it is definitely powerful!

You are amazing, Barbie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

I hate seeing a house that has basically been destroyed by years of neglect.

@Esperandoonoivo

Жыл бұрын

I feel so sad, there are people that no matter what you give them, they will destroy. I have a family member like this, you can give him a pot of gold, a palace... His neglect and lack of higiene will destroy it. It is not depression, It is something else and IDK what it is.

Fantastic old double sink. Needs taken down, glass beaded and re enameled but it’s MUCH cleaner and more wholesome. Impressed!

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

Barbie, this is the first time watching this older video. it looks like they need to have their drains in the whole house professionally cleaned. I bet the pipes are all clogged from years of neglect. I agree, this place is just too far gone. It needs renovation. It might be very cute after renovations.

I love that kitchen sink!

I know this video is a year old, but it's my first time watching it. I sincerely hope that this family was able to have renovations made so that you could help them the way you do so many others. Thank you for all that you do! ❤

Oh my god that bathroom was a total write of, only thing that would work is ripping it all out and replacing it. You are incredible for even trying to clean it. What on earth do the people who live there do without a bathroom that is usable. Do they not have a legal right to make the owner fix everything? No one should have to live in those conditions no matter how poor they are. It makes me so a very. Barbie you are a Angel really you are!

Like you, I try very hard not to be judgmental but rather to offer my help when I can. Bless you for doing this one as no one should have to live in such an unhealthy environment, so sad

Ooof this house is so sad .... Thank you for your hard work ❤

Oh my goodness Barbie!! I’ve just seen you finish the kitchen sink so far and I’m blown away!!! Incredible!! You are amazing!!!

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Awww thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

How can somebody live like that?????😢

What an incredible sink! When they remodel they hope they keep it!

This house is so depressing, it needs a total makeover. The rooms are large, imagine what you could do with it. 😀

Oven cleaner, covered with plastic wrap and left to sit for an hour or so will do wonders on most really dirty surfaces. Beats doing all that scrubbing.

@YTFlove4ever

Жыл бұрын

Yes aurikatriina taught me this trick

Oh how sad...😔😔😔😪

Hopefully the shower curtain and toilet seat were replaced. You did amazingly well, all things considered.

Underneath the sink where it curves you can sometimes loosen up the gasket around it and remove it to empty out anything clogging the sink. Can’t help you on the tub though.

Oh my that house be on cleaning

Yeah it's sad to see a home in such condition. I hope what you gave them would be enough for them to begin doing a make-over. I think it's a good home but old - can't do anything about it but renovate .🤷‍♀️ You helped them a lot I'm sure! Great job! All in theirs hands nowadays.

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

You did the best that you could do under the circumstances. It is an absolute disgrace that these people have been forced to live in such appalling conditions. The landlord needs to be ashamed of himself. Every human being deserves a safe, clean and comfortable home. No exceptions. Thanks so much for trying. Best wishes from Canada.

A very sad place. You did what you could. Whoever owns this should not be renting it out until it is updated. Bless you for trying.

Don't feel bad at all. You still did amazing. 👍❤️

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@elenapeterson6472

Жыл бұрын

She is still doing!)))

That is a full gut job and then some!!👏👏Amazing how much you did get cleaned!! That sink!!👏👏👏👏

Thousands of dollars are needed to repair this sad home.

You did the best you could -- that was a monumental job that needed more than one person to do all the work. The whole place needs to be renovated or torn down and start all over!

👍on that kitchen sink. WOW!

That had to be the saddest.

This one was really sad. Feel sorry for that couple! You did a good job with what you could do for them!

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

Was this landlord neglect, or just the lack of money from the owners? Very very sad that in this day and age people still are having to live in such awful situations x thank you for trying so hard to make some difference 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Oh my!!!! Bless your ❤️ heart!!!

You have a heart to help. You did great!❤

💙💙💙😭😭😭 you did as good as you could. I hope they are in a better place then what they were in thanks to you!!!💙💙💙

So very heartbreaking. Thank you for the help that you did give them

I really love to use dish soap to clean with. It works super well to remove grease without the scrubbing. I just spread it around and let it sit for 5 mins then scrub it. I also recommend soft scrub. Also I recommend getting a pumice stone you can use it to remove toilet bowl stains and stink stains! Btw you’re amazing and so kind!♥️

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have everything, but usually I don’t show products because I’m still waiting for cleaning companies. Unfortunately in this case they need to fix the whole house:(

Oh my God 😮 Your work is A M A Z I N G !!! YOU'RE REAL HEROE!!!

Great job.....your the best!

So sad that people actually live in a house like that! Thank you for trying to help them....

Sometimes the vent pipe on roof gets clogged with debris, if they can run a hose and long metal snake perhaps water can go down. Sometimes the pipe right under sink can be removed and unclogged. Try liquid draino or separately liquid lye.... If they could patch roof with roof tar, platic mesh, then roof tar...keep a roof on and patched and house can stand for years. Windows can be repaired. Beautiful old house that needs alot for sure. The most expensive I see would be old wiring and plumbing. It can be done. God be with them and you for trying to help... don't feel so bad, you are right about the repairs... you made a huge improvement with the time you had and also let them know things do need fixed... Best wishes to them... ❤ 🙏

@johnkelly9451

10 ай бұрын

p.s. Sometimes the septic needs pumped too... about the vent pipe on roof, if there an elbow to remove and clean out, try it, or replumb a new one... prayers... ❤

Hi Barbie ☺️ thanks for sharing enjoy your day 💞✨... you're an inspiration to us all, bye 😎

You did the best you could,keep your chin up remember you are doing a wonderful service for people,. You are indeed an angel

Amazing effort. You did what was humanly possible.🥺

Oven cleaner works brilliant on sinks, just let it sit a little while xxxx

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Okay! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

So sad that those people have to live under those conditions. The landlord should be ashamed. But I’m sure he gets away with it because that is all they can afford. Bless you for trying to help them 🙏

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

They are the owners now. The owner’s grandmother died 2 years ago….

@maryannhorner1900

Жыл бұрын

@@cleanwithbarbie In that case, I wish them luck with the renovation. They have a lot of work in their future.

Kali drainage opener might get the drains open and make the piping functional

We ended up living in an old family hoarder home- my husband's childhood home. Very extreme. Still have areas of neglect but that's where he chooses to live. Am elderly and had to move into my own place. I recognize the wall covering in the kitchen ☺️

I havent watched the video yet, but 5 years ago, I was suffering from post natal depression and had two undiagnosed conditions. My house waa extremely messy and dirty. Including our large 6 car garage.to top it all off, all of my 10 kids were taken off me because of the state of the house. Fast forward 5 years, i have 6 of my kids back, got rid of 12 double axle trailer loads of junk, 4 3ft bins worth of junk and several binloads and my house is spotless. Save for a minor amoount left and a good clean is needed. All i wanted was a friend who would help me out of the pit without judgement. I was too embarrassed to even open the door and ashamed. If i had gotten the help, i would probably still have all my kids. (The oldest 3 are now adults) I have now been diagnosed with adhd and a mild form of autism. And im feeling much better. I actually really enjoyed the major decluttering of my house and im still going. Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for helping people without judgement. You are a tremendous blessing. One i wished i had 5 years ago.

Well that cheered me up!!

Egyszerűen fantasztikus, Barbi, amit teszel ezekért a családokért!! 🙏🙏❤️

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

Koszonom! ❤️

Ez nagyon nagy segítség. Hajrá!

SLUM LORD!! NO ONE SHOULD BE EXPECTED TO LIVE LIKE THIS!!

This video made me incredibly sad 😢. To see someone's reality like that and realize there are probably lots of people, our fellow human beings living in conditions like Barbie saw here. It is just heartbreaking 💔 😢. I also feel incredibly grateful that I have never had to live in such a condition and wish I could do something so that no one else ever does either. Barbie is such an amazing young woman to go into these kinds of conditions and try to make a positive difference for others. May GOD bless her with life for being a source of help to others and for the incredibly hard work she endures in order to improve situations like this one. ❤❤❤

Some beautiful features in this house x

@assia326

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful features 😱😱🤔🤔

Oh wow, this place needs stripping out, taken back to bare walls and completely starting from scratch. There are some nice features like the sink and those kitchen cupboards are super cute and kitsch but need a lot of TLC. Well done for even attempting to clean this.

@cleanwithbarbie

Жыл бұрын

❤️

I just finished a free home cleaning for a disabled senior. Spent my own money on drain unclogging products and nothing worked over 3 days. Literally poured money down the drain! Worth a try to help a friend, but cleaners aren't plumbers.

You definitely made a difference. Someone needs to get after their landlord! 👍👍👍

Bsrbie has hecho un enorme esfuerzo pero ese baño y cocina están ya para renovar urgente !!!!!

Oof, my sister bought a flat that hadn't been touched since the sixties and it's got the exact same sink !

You are courageous! A little drano goes a long way 😊