I tried a 100 Year Old Cleaning Routine for a WEEK (it changed my life)

Hello friends! Today I am trying a cleaning routine from 1924! Have you ever wondered what the daily routine of a housekeeper, maid, or housewife might have been 100 years ago? Well I am here to answer this question... mostly. I've adapted Good Housekeeping's The Book of Housekeeping's routine for my modern life, and I have to say, the results surprised me!

If you'd like to see the routine for yourself, both the original and the modern adaptation are up on my ko-fi below!

Much love,
Kristina

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Special thanks to my husband @sukofilms for doing the 1950s voiceover

Dresses worn:
Day 1: vintage 1940s, found on eBay
Day 2: eShakti from years ago

This video is sponsored by Woodoku, but all opinions are my own, and I only work with sponsors whom I actually enjoy. I may earn commissions on any links included here.

[thelordismyshepherd]

Running a household with children is no joke. I finally learned that the key is finding a routine, any routine and do it consistently. After some time you can adjust such routine better to your needs. Be patient and flexible with yourself. Also get used to the idea that perfectionism hurts people; yourself and those around you. You don’t need to be perfect just consistent. You are already perfect as you are. ❤

[reneehaynes]

The order of washing dishes is actually important. Mom taught us kids to wash the dishes that touch your mouth with the hottest, cleanest water, ; ie silverware, glasses, Follow up with plates and cooking utensils. Lastly, pots and pans. Greasiest cookware gets washed last. Housekeeping is a Science and we can learn a lot from our previous generation. Love your video. I’m a new subscriber

[sharonmacdonald]

I LOVE that you have a “normal” house and not a fancy new home… and just regular furniture and curtains and bedding and just nothing terribly expensive and unachievable for many people. I’m so glad you’re doing these videos, and love the reality of it all, including baby kisses!

[blueswallow]

This is healing my soul to see someone post a cleaning video that doesn't have this perfect house hiding underneath. Our house is inherited, old, and neglected. We will fix it up with time, but I always felt so ashamed of the imperfect house. It's time to learn to be grateful for what we have instead of ashamed of what we dont.❤

[SummaGirl]

How refreshing to see a house cleaning method video that didn't start with an already spotlessly clean house. I guess people who do not suffer from crippling perfectionism don't realize how soul-crushing it is to watch videos where everything is as spotless as a movie set.

[Callylily]

I grew up in the country in the fifties and sixties. Before my mom could clean anything, we had to draw water from our well until the sixties. For most things the water has to heated.
Mom had a routine for washing dishes. What went into the mouth was washed first. The rest was very similar to this routine.
I was moms helper. Since we had a big garden, we had to have a routine. Plus, dad milked a cow twice a day. Left over milk had to be made into butter. I could go on and on. It was a task but we all enjoyed our time taking care of our home. Never forget that the porches had to be swept and the door window cleaned.
I enjoyed this.

[StephanieCanada]

Me: can’t be bothered with a cleaning routine.

Also me: *watches entire video in hopes that will change. *

[faithp]

I can’t express how much I freakin love you!
Ur walls r chipped, ur old sofa has stains, ur bookshelf is completely not organized, the kids have the cushions all over, ur furniture is mismatched, and you have CHRISTMAS DECOR UP !!! YOU’re NOT YOUTUBE PERFECT !!! YOU ARE REAL!

THANK YOU Pls don’t allow those who need others approval to change you !!!

Oh yeah I love ur woodoku commercial!!! So Funny

[VonDeckFamily]

This is the first video of yours that I have seen. I would love to say, as a SAHM, it's a breath of fresh air watching someone clean and tidy around kids and pets. Thank you for showing a realistic house and the messes that come with life. Thank you for keeping it real, I'm subscribing now!❤

[cryingemoji]

When I was 20 I worked as a caretaker and maid for a lovely elderly lady aged 86 years young. I cared for her for about 3 years. When she passed I was tasked by her family to deep clean the house to prepare it for viewings and sale. While I cleaned everything I knew how to, I came across a book called “How to Clean Practically Anything, ” and then I cleaned everything I’d never been taught to. And wow, did I realize how much I had been neglecting purely out of ignorance. It was hard for me not to be disgusted with myself but I thought, “If I saw anyone else had never learned these things until adulthood would I judge them so harshly? Especially if they came from a rough childhood?” I loved watching you clean your beautiful home, it was really satisfying. You have some of the loveliest furniture and wood floors. I love all the strawberry themed decor. Very cottage core and cozy. 🍓

[crystalgroves]

"I just need a 100 yr old book to tell me what to do" I love this quote because it speaks volumes about how we can accidentally not pass down crucial habits. I hope I can implement a routine that myself and my kids can use for our lives as well. Thank you for always sharing!!!

[JeanneBaney]

My grandmother had the same dishwasher she bought in the 40’s for as long as I lived near her. I was born in 1950. As a child I often helped her load it. I was always amazed when we unloaded it that there was nothing broken because I could hear the noise and thought it was spinning those dishes!

I love your routine, your vintage house and vintage clothing!

[Harkart]

When I was 26 I bought a 1932 Watkins Household Hints book. I raised my 5 little boys off the cleaning and tips from that book and I swear that keeping my home clean and my boys clean kept us all healthy and happy😀They are grown now and they're all clean guys and they don't leave it to their wife or partner to do it. Very cool video.

[margaretfitzgerald]

I'm 70 & have never been able to keep my house clean. When my 2 daughters were little, I got NOTHING done around the house other than feeding us all. You are an inspiration for mothers. I also love your apron collection (I collect vintage aprons too) as well as your other collections around your home. Thank you.

[RisingAboveRubies]

I LOVE that your house is homey, cozy, but not perfect! I struggle because our house has imperfections and I have been comparing myself to the pristine youtube influencer houses. Thank you for keeping it real 🥰

[sarahbeth]

Hi, fellow ADHD/ND mom here to say that you are literally the only mom/parenting/family channel I will watch now. I wasn’t taught how to cook or clean growing up, and now I struggle a lot with what other people consider basic life skills. It’s hard for me to find content that doesn’t just make me feel bad about myself and my house. But your videos feel so real and friendly. This was lovely to watch. Thank you for making content for us, even with the craziness of family life!

[mchb]

Hi, first time watcher and a great-grandmother. Just wanted to say don't forget maids didn't have to raise the kids and all the other things the moms had to do! Being a single mom raising two girls and helping to raise two grandsons i did my cleaning in the evening when it was quiet. Loved the video.

[jandurham]

I love this video! I love that your house is not perfect! I have a house built in 1952 and is just small and cluttered. Routines are so helpful! I love how you show your kids in the video. I know when I was your age, my kids were often busy making messes as I cleaned. It is important to teach them how to do routines themselves. I’m glad your kids do have chores. My kids are grown and it is just hubby and me, but he does help. I just love your house! When my kids were little and they handed me mending they would say, “Well, goodbye, shirt (pants or whatever). Sorry I will never see you again!” 😂

[madonnadove]

I was born in the sixties. Us girls took home economics in school. They laid it out like this for us. We learned hygiene, housekeeping, sewing, shopping and table service. Plus, I watched relatives clean and later I picked up some tips from YouTube. They really should teach some of this in schools. Too bad they cut funding for it!

[StickyGem]

Girl you don’t have to justify your life to anyone. Those internet haters don’t matter and they have nothing better to do then diss on people. Wonderful video as always!