Cuban Woman Sheds Light on "What Nobody Tells You When Moving to Lehigh"

Maivi, a Cuban resident of Lehigh Acres, Florida, has stirred quite the debate on social media with a video detailing "what nobody tells you when you move to Lehigh." In her post, she delves into issues like poor well water quality, constant need for pest control, hair loss, and communication gaps in local schools, sparking a mix of supportive and critical responses.

Video Controversy: "Your Hair Will Fall Out in Clumps"

On her TikTok profile @guajira40, Maivi shared her experiences living in Lehigh, outlining problems she claims are often overlooked. "Your hair is going to fall out. You can use rosemary, squeeze it, and apply the extract, but your hair will still fall out in clumps," she declared.

She also highlighted issues with well water: "The floors get stained, the bathrooms get stained because it's well water, and even if it's treated, it still stains." Despite trying "every recommended product," she cleans almost daily due to her "obsession with cleanliness."

Regarding pest issues, Maivi emphasized the need for regular fumigation. "You have to fumigate here. Either every week or have a professional come every three months, which is what I do and recommend." She mentioned encountering "flies you've never seen before, species you didn't even know existed because they're huge."

Mixed Reactions: Support and Criticism

Maivi's video quickly went viral, drawing hundreds of comments. Some agreed with her take on well water, noting it can stain bathrooms due to iron, manganese, and other minerals. Others mentioned that installing a proper filtration system resolved their issues. Many acknowledged hair loss as a common concern in the area, suggesting reverse osmosis systems to improve water quality.

Conversely, critics were quick to respond. Many advised her to move back to Miami if she was unhappy, pointing out that no one forced her to relocate and that Lehigh offers advantages not found elsewhere. Some criticized her cleaning skills, suggesting her issues were due to "lack of maintenance," not water quality. Others speculated that the video was a ploy to dissuade more people from moving to Lehigh, arguing that the area remains more affordable than Miami.

Maivi’s Response: "I'm Not Leaving Because I Don't Want To"

Faced with backlash, Maivi firmly addressed the criticism in new videos: "I'm not moving back to Miami because I simply don't want to. I lived there for 25 years—in Hialeah, Northwest, and finally in Palmetto Bay near Pinecrest. I loved Miami, but I adore my countryside here."

She clarified that her video was partly an experiment to drive social media engagement and promote her business. "We're testing out creating controversial content to boost sales of our two-in-one mop," she explained.

The Viral Effect and Lack of Support for Entrepreneurs

In another video, Maivi expressed disappointment that her followers don't share her promotional videos for local Lehigh businesses with the same enthusiasm. "If the energy, comments, and shares were directed towards the videos where I promote local vendors, like those selling corn or cakes, it would greatly help people here in Lehigh," she noted.

She concluded that the community is more interested in controversy than supporting small businesses. "Lehigh isn't ready for that kind of support. Here, they prefer gossip and drama," she stated.