A NEW BEGINNING for an ASHAMED single mom of 2 ❤️

This video was very hard to watch. This happened to my family. We kids were sleeping in beds with cat urine and fecal matter, and our carpets were full of fleas. We had no hot water and had to boil it on the stove to wash ourselves. My mother was an orphan who suffered from abuse and neglect in her own life and eventually turned to alcohol, as did my father, to cope with stress. Thanks to people like yourself, we were assisted in various ways (house cleaning by church friends, cats were removed by an aunt, new transportation was donated, etc.) and slowly my parents got back on track. They spent the last 20 years of their lives sober, happy, and in control. What you do matters! (Adding a note here because several people have asked about the cats. We had about 25 cats when feline leukemia broke out and a majority of the cats got quite sick. My aunt paid a veterinarian to come to the house while we kids were at school and he fixed and vaccinated the cats who could be saved, and euthanized those who could not. It was one of the worst days in my life, but it was a huge help to my parents and it was all done with the best intentions.)

My best advice for parents who are drowning in problems. DO NOT ADD PETS TO THE EQUATION. It won't end well and the animals end up neglected.

Anyone complaining about using too much water/product has never smelt a home like this, of course you dont want to hose your house down everyday if it's not built to do so, but over cleaning a house in this condition is a good thing, you want to knock out as much bacteria as you possibly can, and even have some fun with bubbles because keeping good mental health through a clean like this is just as important. So happy we have people like you in the world to help families and people to move on from hard times.

Omg those poor babies having to live in such filth breaks my heart 💔 when you showed the pee soaked mattresses I wanted to cry. I know the mom is struggling but the children should not be in that environment unless/until she gets better, I pray social services keeps tabs on her and makes sure the home stays clean and safe for them

This was me in 2015. I'd finally managed to escape an extremely abusive relationship. Whilst my ex was at work, I got my 3 babies together, packed a few suitcases, and left. We had nowhere to go, so we were homeless for a while, then we got a spot in a women's refuge. My health was at an all-time low, I desperately needed surgery (my ex broke my jaw and smashed all my teeth, but I wasn't allowed to seek medical treatment at the time, so my entire facial structure was a mess) and I became addicted to opioids (pills) because I was always in so much pain. I managed to rent us a house, and that's when I completely broke down. At my worst, I didn't sleep for 3 weeks straight, so I'd started hallucinating - it was bad. Our house ended up exactly like this one, bar the cat related issues, as we didn't have any pets. Even though I was finally free, I wasn't free from the trauma, and it brought me to my knees. My kids suffered greatly, and I don't think I'll ever forgive myself for that. One of my neighbours could see that I had totally spiralled, so she made me accept her help to clean up the house (she was Swedish, and very persistent lol.) We got it done over a weekend, and things started looking up. I sought help for my mental health, and my insomnia issues. I eventually got myself off the opiates and also got the surgery I needed, then I went on to move and get a great job. It was a long road, but I got there. These days, I sleep well, I clean, I garden, I paint, and I live my life everyday with the goal of doing everything I can to support my kids; they are who I get out of bed for. I'm just about to go back to full-time work after a hiatus, and I no longer live in a waking nightmare. I have hope. The point is, people often think that once someone is out of a bad situation, that's it - they're fine. A lot of people didn't understand why I had a complete breakdown after I got out. What we don't talk about enough is the aftermath; the after effects of traumatic experiences, the fear, the energy it takes to push through that fear, the nightmares, the stress, the hopelessness, and what it actually takes to get back on one's feet after living in abject misery and fear for years. We don't always just bounce back, sometimes we land even further down the gutter. It takes monumental effort to escape abuse, and we're often left absolutely empty once we go through getting out. It takes time to build those energy reserves back up, and in the meantime, everything can - and often does - fall apart. It's wonderful to know that there are people out there who are empathetic enough to look beyond the overwhelming mess in front of them, to see into what the problem really is, and to just help. We all need a little help sometimes.

when you say you’re the best cleaner in the world, it really is true. You cleaning for those that can’t, not judging, and for free. You’re an amazing person with a beautiful soul

As someone who was a teacher for 20 years, thank you for helping these kids. I taught middle and high school kids, and it was amazing how many of them were in this kind of situation. One of my students told me he had no bed. Their apartment was filled with 8 mattresses and his parents rented them for 8 hours to anyone who could pay, so often he had nowhere to sleep because all the mattresses were rented. God help us. Also, great job on getting the kids mattresses. That's a GIANT help. Someone needs to keep checking on this family to keep the mom accountable. We didn't see the mom's room or bathroom, so I'm guessing she had to clean those herself. It's great that she cleaned her bathroom. This apartment was a health hazard, for sure, and the children deserve better.

I grew up in a similar situation. Thank you for helping these kids! I wish someone like you had come to our apartment growing up. They will remember this the rest of their lives ❤

The fact that people have anything to say about how much product or water you’re using…you’re a miracle worker, just do your thing omg

I don't know if you've heard this tip before but if you are cleaning a home with a lot of cat litter/urine scent everywhere, place a large mason jar of hot water and white vinegar in the room about an hour before you go in and leave it there while you clean. It helps neutralize the scent and makes a huge difference in air quality I swear <3 {edit: Just in case anyone didn't know. Please NEVER use bleach in, on, or around cat urine. Including the litter boxes. It can and will create mustard gas which is extremely toxic.

I help single mothers who are struggling…with their home, clutter, cleaning & organizational skills. Not a business, I just help…I’m a retired nurse. I know I leave Huge impacts in their lives and in their children’s lives. Love what you do Auri - luv. We are energetic sisters in many ways. 😘

I'm glad to hear you talked with her and she did some cleaning too. I pray this motivated her to be diligent and do the work to keep it safe and clean for her family.

Just want this mom to know the first and hardest step is getting help. You got you and your children out of an abusive house, You've stopped drinking, your house is clean. These a huge, huge, huge steps and you should feel super proud of yourself. I know I'm proud of you and so many others are too. Now it's time to enjoy your boys and to love yourself. You deserve a clean space. You deserve to love yourself. ❤️

For those people who criticize Auri (using too much water or products, if she says trashes or squeewee...) DO BY YOURSELF EVERYTHING SHE DOES FOR FREE AND THEN COME BACK TO SAY WHATEVER YOU WANT. GET A LIFE!! She's an AMAZING PERSON who do incredibly work and literally she saves someone's life by giving a new fresh start!

As a solo mom too, i understand the struggle. I broke into tears when you entered in the kids room and found out the mattresses... Thank you, for all what you do.

Speaking as someone who struggles with hoarding tendencies, depression, and anxiety, you really can’t understand the depth of what an amazing person you are for helping people. For saving them. I’ve managed to turn my life around mostly, thanks to the help of people like you, and while my home isn’t perfect, it is in such a better state. If someone reading this is struggling, i know how embarrassing and disheartening it is, but please seek help. There is hope on the other side. It takes a lot of work, but i promise you it is worth it. My heart goes out to this mother and her children. No judgment here. I pray you were able to turn your life around.

Your an Angel. Im crying. I lost my Son 3 years ago this month so I know heartbreak and depression and what it does to people. What you're doing is such a gift. Im a mother of 4. Three here and 1 in Heaven at the age of 31. If no one has told Im so proud of you.

The fact that child protective services weren't called way before this is mindblowing! Those children must have reeked and the teachers should have picked up on that. So happy they got help and hopefully the mother is able to recover. You are a saint

Just saw this.. was amazed at your generosity in buying mattresses and new bedding for kids. I appreciate what you do to help those who can’t seem to help themselves. You have also helped me learn how to clean better! And I already love to clean!❤️

It’s so nice to watch someone identify a problem and choose to help ❤