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Ramp up your routine! Our expert dos and don’ts will have you cleaning like a pro. These proven tips, tricks, and methods cover every nook and cranny in your busy abode.

Chad and I bought our house in 2018 and it was, to put it nicely, a true fixer-upper. Yet, with a bit of elbow grease, we got the place looking updated and sharp. It was quite the hassle from bedrooms to floors to bathrooms and a basement, and I...
One of the most common issues I find, having been in the cleaning business for over 10 years, is that many people don't know all the ins and outs of dusting. Whether you're a dusting expert or not, I'd like to share some tips and tricks to remember when...
Maybe you know it to be true about yourself or maybe someone who's close to you has pointed it out in a less-than-kind way, but, just like me, you've got a bad cleaning habit or two, or maybe ten. That's why this article is so important because, so often,...
It's hard to cut through all of the noise of cleaning information online and that's why I've comprised 12 of my all-time favorite cleaning rules and combined them into one concise article! No need to go around scrolling through hundreds of videos and articles, all you need are these...
There are so many items in our families that get handed down from generation to generation, family heirlooms if you will; photos, quilts, china, and so much more. But some things are handed down in families that aren’t tangible, like recipes and cleaning tips.  In fact, I wrote an article...
Hey, Clean My Space community! Raise your hand if you want to spend all your time cleaning. Now, I’m just going to assume no one raised their hand, and guess what, I didn’t either. That’s why I’m always trying to think of ways to maximize cleaning efficiency while minimizing...
After 14 years in the cleaning game, I can say with confidence that I still don’t like cleaning the bathroom. And I would be surprised if there are a lot of people out there who disagree with me. That being said, I’ve found some cleaning secrets and time-savers that...
There are a few areas of the bathroom that you should be regularly cleaning, that you probably aren't. Lets talk about the less obvious.
We've always been big on reducing the amount of waste that our household generates over here at the Clean My Space HQ. Over the past year, we've all been facing situations where we've had no choice but to use a lot of disposable products which has, in turn, generated...
Like many of you, it’s taking a lot more motivation than usual to get my butt in the (home) gym. It’s cold, it’s dark, and I’m enjoying my couch a lot more than crunches. So in an effort to remove any obstacles standing between me and my morning sweat,...
Many of our habits are formed at a very young age—and that goes for cleaning habits as well—which is why so many parents want to encourage their kids to clean and develop good habits from a very early age. With this in mind, I want to pay homage to...
There are so many things in your house to keep track of. Honestly, who has time for it? Life is busy. But these things do need to be cleaned every now and then. And even though they might not be screaming, "Clean me!", we still need to pay attention...
The world's a little upside down right now. We all find ourselves searching for some sort of comfort while we navigate the landscape of our new normal. Perhaps, like me, your sleep is all messed up, or maybe you're having trouble working or studying, or maybe, your plugging along...
It's easy to put out an article about cleaning tips and tricks online. Why? Because, who's vetting it? Nobody! Here at Clean My Space, we have a whole team who, at any given time, might be researching several video and/or article concepts that we're preparing to produce. As a...
Growing up, I had the messiest desk in my classroom. If you're old enough, you may remember those clunky wooden desks with the hollow middle that you can stuff things into. Well, mine was so bad that at one point a teacher dumped the contents of my desk out...
With a new year comes the whole "new year, new you" theme that drives everyone a little crazy. We do all of this stuff in January, and then by February, it kind of falls apart. So, what I'd like to do is give you 10 rules for a cleaner...