Clean House Season 7 Episode 14 The Mandelbaum Family

The Mandelbaum family is featured on the seventh season of Clean House in episode 14. This family is dealing with clutter and disorganization in their home that has taken over their lives. The mother, Rachel, is having trouble keeping up with her three young children and running a household that is falling apart. The father, Adam, works long hours and often comes home to a chaotic home that adds to his stress levels.

The Clean House team, led by host Niecy Nash, arrives to assess the situation and inform the family that they will need to part with some of their belongings. The team includes designer Mark Brunetz, yard sale expert Trish Suhr, and organizational specialist Linda Koopersmith. The family is hesitant to get rid of anything and struggle with the idea of downsizing.

As the team begins to work their magic, they discover that clutter is rooted in the family's emotional baggage. Rachel and Adam have been holding onto mementos from their past, including wedding invitations and old clothing, that bring up painful memories. The team works with the family to help them process their emotions and begin to let go of these items.

Mark begins to redesign the home to create a more functional and organized space. He creates a designated play space for the children and a workspace for Adam, who often brings work home. Trish takes the items the family has decided to donate and organizes a massive yard sale. Linda works with the family to create a system of organization that will prevent clutter from accumulating in the future.

Throughout the episode, the family makes progress in letting go of their emotional baggage and downsizing their belongings. They realize that they have been holding onto things that are no longer serving them and that clutter has been contributing to their stress levels.

In the end, the family is able to enjoy a clean and organized home that is functional for their needs. They feel a sense of relief and are grateful for the help of the Clean House team. This episode serves as a reminder that clutter can have deep emotional roots and that downsizing can be a difficult but rewarding process.