Comments on: Emergency! http://mymessyhouse.org Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:08:31 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kathleen http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-13758 Kathleen Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:11:44 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-13758 LOVE this site - especially the forum. Just one problem with the Emergency plan above, though. We don't have and never have had our own washer/dryer. We have to use a community laundry room or go to the laundromat. Our community machines are constantly in demand, so leaving laundry in front of/in them isn't really an option. And declaring unfolded clean laundry to be dirty gets very expensive and time consuming when a quarter of your wardrobe is unfolded clean laundry waiting for the space in front of your dressers and closets to be cleared enough for access. As a final note: Someone mentioned hiding dirty dishes in the oven. Thought I'd share the warning that we've lost one large plastic cutting board when someone forgot to check that the oven was empty before preheating it and we lost a disposable tupperware lid that couldn't be seen in the dark back corner. (No oven light.) We had to use baking soda to put out the small oil fire it caused and it took weeks to get that smell out of the oven! So be very careful NOT to hide anything that isn't oven safe anyway! LOVE this site – especially the forum. Just one problem with the Emergency plan above, though. We don’t have and never have had our own washer/dryer. We have to use a community laundry room or go to the laundromat. Our community machines are constantly in demand, so leaving laundry in front of/in them isn’t really an option. And declaring unfolded clean laundry to be dirty gets very expensive and time consuming when a quarter of your wardrobe is unfolded clean laundry waiting for the space in front of your dressers and closets to be cleared enough for access. As a final note: Someone mentioned hiding dirty dishes in the oven. Thought I’d share the warning that we’ve lost one large plastic cutting board when someone forgot to check that the oven was empty before preheating it and we lost a disposable tupperware lid that couldn’t be seen in the dark back corner. (No oven light.) We had to use baking soda to put out the small oil fire it caused and it took weeks to get that smell out of the oven! So be very careful NOT to hide anything that isn’t oven safe anyway!

]]> By: Yollie http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-13692 Yollie Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:29:33 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-13692 Hi, Im a 28 year old female who has always been a messy hoarder, my parents are very tidy and clean and i wonder if its partly because i rebelled against that and knew they would always tidy my messy room. However when i moved out of home at 23 it was a big change and i found myself storing stuff in the shed and that if i did not miss it after a year i would put it in a garage sale or hire a miniskip to collect it. I recently had my partner move in and he is a picean like me which apparently are known for their hoarding and while he is very tidy and clean he does have a lot of stuff. Thanks for all your tips i am on holidays at the momement and lack motivation to get started but today and for next four days i am going to sort, organise, tidy and clean as much as possible and then do the 15 minutes a day cheers for the motivation & making me feel less alone in my mess.:) Hi,
Im a 28 year old female who has always been a messy hoarder, my parents are very tidy and clean and i wonder if its partly because i rebelled against that and knew they would always tidy my messy room.
However when i moved out of home at 23 it was a big change and i found myself storing stuff in the shed and that if i did not miss it after a year i would put it in a garage sale or hire a miniskip to collect it.
I recently had my partner move in and he is a picean like me which apparently are known for their hoarding and while he is very tidy and clean he does have a lot of stuff. Thanks for all your tips i am on holidays at the momement and lack motivation to get started but today and for next four days i am going to sort, organise, tidy and clean as much as possible and then do the 15 minutes a day cheers for the motivation & making me feel less alone in my mess.:)

]]> By: Dianne Farrell http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-13171 Dianne Farrell Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:56:22 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-13171 This is a wonderful site, it makes me feel like I am connected with friends who would not judge me. My fella and I have been "renovating" for 10 years and right now I don't even have a bathroom. We are washing in the laundry while standing in a baby's bath. I can't get near my piano because of the storage boxes full of bathroom stuff and I can't find a specific utensil in the kitchen because everything is stuffed under a work bench. For years I have been cooking with only a micro-wave and an electic fry pan but we can still have some fun dinners with family. Friends are another matter. I haven't had any mates in our house for years, it's horrible. I owe so many dinners but I can't bring myself to invite anyone into the mess. I'll try the emergency clean tomorrow, fingers crossed that it makes me feel less of a pig. cheers This is a wonderful site, it makes me feel like I am connected with friends who would not judge me. My fella and I have been “renovating” for 10 years and right now I don’t even have a bathroom. We are washing in the laundry while standing in a baby’s bath. I can’t get near my piano because of the storage boxes full of bathroom stuff and I can’t find a specific utensil in the kitchen because everything is stuffed under a work bench. For years I have been cooking with only a micro-wave and an electic fry pan but we can still have some fun dinners with family.
Friends are another matter. I haven’t had any mates in our house for years, it’s horrible. I owe so many dinners but I can’t bring myself to invite anyone into the mess. I’ll try the emergency clean tomorrow, fingers crossed that it makes me feel less of a pig. cheers

]]> By: rivet http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-13115 rivet Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:33:19 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-13115 I knew this site was for me when i read "this is important! Don't stop to read or play with anything you find..." So happy to find so many others like me! its reassuring. and its motivating, i'm going to tackle the laundry monster right now, and do an emergency clean sweep to get me started. i have a friend who has a trick that works for her, after she's cleaned the place up, she maintains it by setting the timer for 15 minutes every day, and going gung ho. K, hang in there. you're not alone. I knew this site was for me when i read “this is important! Don’t stop to read or play with anything you find…”
So happy to find so many others like me! its reassuring. and its motivating, i’m going to tackle the laundry monster right now, and do an emergency clean sweep to get me started.
i have a friend who has a trick that works for her, after she’s cleaned the place up, she maintains it by setting the timer for 15 minutes every day, and going gung ho.
K, hang in there. you’re not alone.

]]> By: K http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-12401 K Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:54:05 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-12401 Hello to all, My energy is high for life but not for keeping my house in order. I am in dire assistance of using this energy to organize my house and in return, my life. I feel if I could overcome my inability to keep things tidy, clean, and in order, I could give back to this world by being a more productive citizen, leader, employee, and most importantly a Mother who has is together. Additionally, a partner in a relationship. Currently, I am a single parent of two, divorced twice, a nontraditional college student at age 41, and have a low level of follow-through. I believe if I could utilize my broad and multi-talents to assist in a career that would benefit many of the same type of individuals as me. When a system/process is absent from one’s daily life, life tends to be very chaotic and filled with high level of stress. This is what I seem to live every day. Over the years, I have created a lot of aggravation, stress, and anxiety in my life as for others as well. One of my many struggles in life is failing to be on time. This is something that I have tried my whole life to overcome. It makes me look bad and creates a perception that is filled with disrespect and inconsiderate feelings towards me. As I recall many years back, my step mother got very upset at me for being late to meet my Father and her. I had never seen her so upset, especially at me. Somehow some way, these issues have been a lingering thought process for me in the last 20 years in which I am ready now to embark on a journey to elevate the above issues in my life. Additionally, I have seen a pattern in my two kids as well. That disturbes me. In regards to seeking a lifetime partner, I have difficulty understanding how a man could have tolerance with the way I live my life. I just recently read how if one is thinking about engaging in a meaningful relationship, there has to be somewhat of a sign in their home to attract it. For example, the bedroom should look as if there could be two people who share this space and certainly needs to appear inviting as well. Unfortunately, my bedroom is usually a mess. In fact, sometimes I get depressed just by entering into my room. The kitchen and bathroom is usually thought of as being a germ-free environment as a whole. However, in my case, this does not hold true. I know both should be clean, but for some reason I fail to do something about it. This is the mentality that cripples me in my everyday life. My kitchen depresses me as well as my bathroom. As far as my car, uhhhhh...that too is embarrassing as well. I find myself not wanting anyone to know what car I drive due to it always being in disarray. They say appearance of one's car is a sign of how they live their live in addition to how their house looks. Can you agree with that notion? My basement is always a mess. Doing laundry is sometimes avoided for that reason. I always hope that no one is peeking in the windows for my fears of them finding out that I am a disorganized and messy person. What I need, desire, and require, is a system/process that will teach me to stay on track and live a happier life. Being organized I believe will create many avenues in my life of success, joy, and positive opportunities for my future. I know this is possible, but need a kick start and solid support to overcome this dilemma. Thank you so kindly for taking the time to read my story. Everyone has a story just waiting to be told and most importantly, to be heard. Blessings to all of you in your journey of getting your lives together and living a joyful, happy, and fruitful life. Sincerely, Desperate K Hello to all,
My energy is high for life but not for keeping my house in order. I am in dire assistance of using this energy to organize my house and in return, my life. I feel if I could overcome my inability to keep things tidy, clean, and in order, I could give back to this world by being a more productive citizen, leader, employee, and most importantly a Mother who has is together. Additionally, a partner in a relationship.

Currently, I am a single parent of two, divorced twice, a nontraditional college student at age 41, and have a low level of follow-through. I believe if I could utilize my broad and multi-talents to assist in a career that would benefit many of the same type of individuals as me.

When a system/process is absent from one’s daily life, life tends to be very chaotic and filled with high level of stress. This is what I seem to live every day. Over the years, I have created a lot of aggravation, stress, and anxiety in my life as for others as well.

One of my many struggles in life is failing to be on time. This is something that I have tried my whole life to overcome. It makes me look bad and creates a perception that is filled with disrespect and inconsiderate feelings towards me. As I recall many years back, my step mother got very upset at me for being late to meet my Father and her. I had never seen her so upset, especially at me.

Somehow some way, these issues have been a lingering thought process for me in the last 20 years in which I am ready now to embark on a journey to elevate the above issues in my life. Additionally, I have seen a pattern in my two kids as well. That disturbes me.

In regards to seeking a lifetime partner, I have difficulty understanding how a man could have tolerance with the way I live my life. I just recently read how if one is thinking about engaging in a meaningful relationship, there has to be somewhat of a sign in their home to attract it. For example, the bedroom should look as if there could be two people who share this space and certainly needs to appear inviting as well. Unfortunately, my bedroom is usually a mess. In fact, sometimes I get depressed just by entering into my room.

The kitchen and bathroom is usually thought of as being a germ-free environment as a whole. However, in my case, this does not hold true. I know both should be clean, but for some reason I fail to do something about it. This is the mentality that cripples me in my everyday life. My kitchen depresses me as well as my bathroom.

As far as my car, uhhhhh…that too is embarrassing as well. I find myself not wanting anyone to know what car I drive due to it always being in disarray. They say appearance of one’s car is a sign of how they live their live in addition to how their house looks. Can you agree with that notion?

My basement is always a mess. Doing laundry is sometimes avoided for that reason. I always hope that no one is peeking in the windows for my fears of them finding out that I am a disorganized and messy person.

What I need, desire, and require, is a system/process that will teach me to stay on track and live a happier life. Being organized I believe will create many avenues in my life of success, joy, and positive opportunities for my future. I know this is possible, but need a kick start and solid support to overcome this dilemma.

Thank you so kindly for taking the time to read my story. Everyone has a story just waiting to be told and most importantly, to be heard.

Blessings to all of you in your journey of getting your lives together and living a joyful, happy, and fruitful life.

Sincerely,

Desperate K

]]> By: Hannah Kivela http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-11940 Hannah Kivela Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:43:45 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-11940 this has helped a whole lot! THANKS!!! this has helped a whole lot! THANKS!!!

]]> By: Jo Gray http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-9557 Jo Gray Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:43:25 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-9557 This is required reading and I will have a test on the info on Monday. Love u, MOM This is required reading and I will have a test on the info on Monday. Love u, MOM

]]> By: Heather http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-8889 Heather Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:22:03 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-8889 Thank you for this site my house is such a mess, I have to deal with cps on a monthly basis so this site really helps. I have a husband who loves to trash our house. I can clean our living room and just be ready to start on the kitchen when he decides to find something ( cd to install his printer right now) and he rips our living room into the worst mess that you can imagine. Then he does the same thing to every single room into our house until I have a huge issue cleaning the house. He says hat he will clean up his mess but the never does and when I start to clean his mess up he literally takes everything and pushes it onto the floor. I need HELP cause we are trying to bring our 8 month old daughter home from his father's house who is being forced into taking care of her until our caseworker decides that the house is just right for her to live in. I want to cry but I can't cause I am cleaning almost every single day of the week while being pregnant again and both of us looking for work and trying to pay the bills and afford gas in our car... etc If there is anyone who can tell me how to clean a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen/dining/laundry area, and a extra bedroom that is converted into a gosh awful storage room. Please tell me. I will try these tips and see how they work. I also don't have a oven or dishwasher so the putting dirty dishes does not work for us.Sorry fo going on like this. Thanks if you read this. Thank you for this site my house is such a mess, I have to deal with cps on a monthly basis so this site really helps. I have a husband who loves to trash our house. I can clean our living room and just be ready to start on the kitchen when he decides to find something ( cd to install his printer right now) and he rips our living room into the worst mess that you can imagine. Then he does the same thing to every single room into our house until I have a huge issue cleaning the house. He says hat he will clean up his mess but the never does and when I start to clean his mess up he literally takes everything and pushes it onto the floor. I need HELP cause we are trying to bring our 8 month old daughter home from his father’s house who is being forced into taking care of her until our caseworker decides that the house is just right for her to live in. I want to cry but I can’t cause I am cleaning almost every single day of the week while being pregnant again and both of us looking for work and trying to pay the bills and afford gas in our car… etc If there is anyone who can tell me how to clean a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen/dining/laundry area, and a extra bedroom that is converted into a gosh awful storage room. Please tell me. I will try these tips and see how they work. I also don’t have a oven or dishwasher so the putting dirty dishes does not work for us.Sorry fo going on like this. Thanks if you read this.

]]> By: Heather http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-8888 Heather Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:18:56 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-8888 Thank you for this site my house is such a mess, I have to deal with cps on a monthly basis so this site really helps. I can clean our living room and just be ready to start on the kitchen when he decides to find something ( cd to install his printer right now) and he rips our living room into the worst mess that you can imagine. Then he does the same thing to every single room into our house until I have a huge issue cleaning the house. He says hat he will clean up his mess but the never does and when I start to clean his mess up he literally takes everything and pushes it onto the floor. I need HELP cause we are trying to bring our 8 month old daughter home from his father's house who is being forced into taking care of her until our caseworker decides that the house is just right for her to live in. I want to cry but I can't cause I am cleaning almost every single day of the week while being pregnant again and both of us looking for work and trying to pay the bills and afford gas in our car... etc If there is anyone who can tell me how to clean a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen/dining/laundry area, and a extra bedroom that is converted into a gosh awful storage room. Please tell me. I will try these tips and see how they work. I also don't have a oven or dishwasher so the putting dirty dishes does not work for us.Sorry fo going on like this. Thanks if you read this. Thank you for this site my house is such a mess, I have to deal with cps on a monthly basis so this site really helps. I can clean our living room and just be ready to start on the kitchen when he decides to find something ( cd to install his printer right now) and he rips our living room into the worst mess that you can imagine. Then he does the same thing to every single room into our house until I have a huge issue cleaning the house. He says hat he will clean up his mess but the never does and when I start to clean his mess up he literally takes everything and pushes it onto the floor. I need HELP cause we are trying to bring our 8 month old daughter home from his father’s house who is being forced into taking care of her until our caseworker decides that the house is just right for her to live in. I want to cry but I can’t cause I am cleaning almost every single day of the week while being pregnant again and both of us looking for work and trying to pay the bills and afford gas in our car… etc If there is anyone who can tell me how to clean a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen/dining/laundry area, and a extra bedroom that is converted into a gosh awful storage room. Please tell me. I will try these tips and see how they work. I also don’t have a oven or dishwasher so the putting dirty dishes does not work for us.Sorry fo going on like this. Thanks if you read this.

]]> By: Kate http://mymessyhouse.org/emergency-clean-sweep/comment-page-2/#comment-6410 Kate Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:28:47 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/uncategorized/emergency-clean-sweep/#comment-6410 A disaster just occured at my home. My husband and I are housesitting for a friend. My husband went home yesterday after being away for 5 days. The hose to our washer popped flooding our basement. Bad enough right??? Well, the laundry area, alone with the rest of my house, is a total mess. So with the flooding you can just imagine. My husband is now furious with me. My mess has compounded the clean up. He often says that my inability to maintain the house is taking years off his life. I just can't get it together. I'm hoping the advice on this site will help. On top of all this, in all the confusion our cat got outside and is missing. A disaster just occured at my home. My husband and I are housesitting for a friend. My husband went home yesterday after being away for 5 days. The hose to our washer popped flooding our basement. Bad enough right???

Well, the laundry area, alone with the rest of my house, is a total mess. So with the flooding you can just imagine.

My husband is now furious with me. My mess has compounded the clean up.

He often says that my inability to maintain the house is taking years off his life. I just can’t get it together.

I’m hoping the advice on this site will help.

On top of all this, in all the confusion our cat got outside and is missing.

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