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[C.Ann]

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[kimmikayb]

Oh wow, big hugs for you! I wish I was near by, I'd come help!! If you can at all afford to do it, have cleaners come in....that would help so much. Does your SonIL have any vacation time he could use to help you?

I hope you get some good rest!

 

[disneyeveryyear]

C. Ann -

I am so sorry you are going through all of this right now. I am glad you have been able to take a few days away to get some rest.

You may want to rethink hiring professional cleaners. There are many professional cleaning products out there that you and I as "regular" people do not have access to.

I know my mother had a "major" accident in her new (to her) house. The insurance people paid for a cleaning crew to come. They sent 5 people to her house who worked non-stop for 4 days, 8 hours a day.

I never thought it would come clean, and was amazed.

Call in a good industrial cleaning crew - not Maids on Wheels. You might be surprised how quickly they can do it and how well.

Take care of yourself and your daughter.

 

[Byrd]

You are a wonderful mom. to you and your family.

 

[VanniGirl]

Rest and feel better. I agree about rethinking the cleaning crew - they can do wonders.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I know it needs to be cleaned, but please don't make your self sick in the process.

I would also rethink the cleaning crew.

 

[Marseeya]

I agree about the cleaning crew too. Even if you don't live in an area where you have access to a professional crew like that, I'm sure you could advertise for someone else.

Many years ago, we moved into a rental house that was a disaster. The landlord paid something like $100 to this woman who came in and cleaned the whole house. It was pretty bad.

 

[debden]

Oh you poor woman! It sound like you need help! And quick too.
Definitely hire a cleaning crew.It's obvious you cannot do it yourself.
Hire the help you need then take another few days off to recover.
So sorry this is happening to you.Wish there was something I could do to help!!
Debbie

 

[Mermaid02]

Hire professionals- I'm sure they have seen worse. They'll think of it as a challenge!

 

[MsDisney23]

Funny you posted this, I was just talking the other day and friend of mine is almost the same boat as you. We can believe how some people live.

 

[nealymouse]

Hire a company who does Fire damage cleaning. Serv-Pro is a chain and will be able to get this work done.

Good luck.

 

[Disney Doll]

I agree with the others about re-thinking the hiring of professionals. You would be mazed at the kinds of industrial-strength cleaning products they have access to that the regular consumer doesn't.

We had friends who had a child with severe respiratory difficulties. They had a caty, which they had to give away, and were advised to have the house thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after the car was gone, to get rid of the "dander" left behind. My friend is a reasonably good housekeeper, and even she was amazed at how much cleaner the house was.

There are people who can clean up a house after a gruesome murder, so professionals can do a lot.

And, I agree with you, when we were house-hunting, I was amazed at how filthy some people's houses were, and these were houses they were trying to sell!!!! I consider myself a "normal" housekeeper....my house is lived-in, clean enough, but I am not one of these neurotic nuts who have everything in its palce every second of the day either. One would think that if you were trying to sell your house, you'd clean it up, get rid of the clutter, and not have dirty clothes and laundry baskets strewn all over the floor. Yet I saw that more often than not.

Amazing...

 

[joshsmom]

Oh C. Ann that sounds like a NIGHTMARE to me. You're such a great mom to want to help and do everything you can for your daughter and son-in-law. But I think your title says it all: "sometimes enough is enough." You've done all you can and now its time for the professionals to come in and take over!! You getting yourself sick over this won't help. I think like another poster said "they'll see it as a challenge!!" Best of luck to you whatever you decide!

 

[Certifiable WDW Nut]

If you are willing to spend $$ to make this easier for everyone, I would also suggest having your movers back the old house. It costs more, but packing would be one less thing to worry about.

 

[Mishetta]

Oh, I can certainly relate! We had the same situation happen to us when we rented our first condo after getting married. I don't know how we didn't notice all the filth when we went to view it. It was just waaaay too much for us to do so we did hire a cleaning company. They did a deep cleaning & they did some 'deep' charging but it was most certainly worth it.

I attempted to clean it on my own but I would just gag so much, I couldn't handle it. I can't even tell you what we found it was so awful! Anyway, luckily it was before we moved in & the cleaning company we hired did a great job. They sent a crew & it was supposed to be done in one day but it took them THREE. They also only charged us the original fee they quoated us (it was a new company trying to establish themselves), but we paid them double (we thru in the 2nd half as a tip) because we saw how hard they worked (re-chaulking & everything). It would have still been worth it if they charged us triple the fee!

I feel for you C.Ann but if I were you, while you're taking a little rest, I'd have my fingers do the walking thru the yellow pages trying to find a company that does deep cleaning. They're out there!

Good luck!

 

[ericamanda01]

C.Ann your a great mother! I'm sure your DD and DSIL know that, but don't push your self so hard that your useless to them. I agree with everyone else, if the house is this bad I would hire a professional cleaning crew. I am sure they have seen their fair share of homes like this and know just what to do. I hope it all works out. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Nancy]

I'm another that thinks you should hire the pros. I had to clean my first house like that and after months of cleaning I was so sick of the house I hated living in it! No matter what I did to it, I couldn't get past the filth I had to clean. The kitchen alone had so much grease on the walls that I had to scrub them before I could even stand to touch the wallpaper to remove it! We lasted 2 years in that place and I disliked it every minute of it.

 

[offwegotoneverland]

Have you (or your DD or DSIL) spoken with your lawyer in regards to the condition of the house?

Is it possible to get an estimate from an industrial cleaning company and then ask the lawyer to contact the previous owners for reimbursement?

We had to do this with our first home for some water damage that was evident on closing but not on our inspection (4 months previous). We receiveced 500.00 back to cover the cost of repairs.

It's just a thought...but I really would call in professional help at least for the balance of the kitchen or other areas such as upstairs windows etc.

Many places can custom tailor a work list with you to make this a little bit easier.

(and having packers do the packing may also be a worthwhile investment!)

 

[4nana]

((BIG hugs)) to you C.Ann,

Having been in the building, remodel trade for yrs., if at all possible, I also recommend hiring a cleaning and demolition crew to come in and get the major work done. Altho it will cost your SIL, it will be worth every dime as they are professionals who can whip that place into shape in no time and save him alot of headache!!

I know you are a loving Mom who wants to help any way you can, but honey we are not spring chickens anymore and this over exercision and breathing of fumes can bring on long term health problems, stress and more heartache than you bargined for. Good luck and hope you feel better after resting up.

Wish I lived near enough to help,
plus, I have hot coffee and warm blueberry muffins ready and could also lend a soft shoulder.

Sorry about your DD, I must have missed the thread she was hurt.

 

[C.Ann]

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