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Everything I know about cleaning, organizing and getting your home under control — written so you can actually use it.

Cleaning, Cleaning Secrets, Kitchen Cleaning

How to Ace Your Kitchen Cleaning in 10 Minutes a Day!

November 13, 2014

Ask Melissa, Cleaning, General Home Cleaning, Outdoor Cleaning

3 Garage Cleaning Quick-Fixes!

November 6, 2014

Air Care, Bathroom Cleaning

4 Things You Should Know About Mold & Mildew!

November 6, 2014

General Home Cleaning, Seasonal Cleaning

Post-Reno Cleaning Routine!

November 1, 2014

Ask Melissa, Cleaning, Kitchen Cleaning

4 Simple & Safe Ways to Care for Your Kitchen Finishes!

October 30, 2014

General Home Cleaning

If Your Cat Could Talk: Kitty Cleaning Requests!

October 29, 2014

Cleaning, Floor Care & Cleaning

Everything You Wanted to Know About Mops but Were Afraid to Ask!

October 28, 2014

Cleaning Hacks, Cleaning Tools

19 Great Uses for a Lint Roller!

October 25, 2014

Ask Melissa, Cleaning, Floor Care & Cleaning

5 Vacuuming Tips That SUCK: In Other Words, Learn How to Vacuum in 5 Easy Steps!

October 11, 2014

Cleaning, Laundry

4 Brilliant Ways To Turbo-Boost Your Laundry Routine

October 6, 2014

General Home Cleaning, Outdoor Cleaning

30-Minute Garage Makeovers You Can Do Right Now! (Part 2)

October 6, 2014

General Home Cleaning, Outdoor Cleaning

30-Minute Garage Makeovers You Can Do Right Now! Part 1

October 6, 2014

More from the Playbook

Ask Melissa, Gadget & Electronics Cleaning, General Home Cleaning

Clean Your iPhone (Or Any Touchscreen Phone)

August 19, 2012

Laundry University, Products & Tools

What is Oxygen Bleach?: Laundry Tips

November 27, 2017

Air Care, Bathroom Cleaning

4 Things You Should Know About Mold & Mildew!

November 6, 2014

Bathroom Cleaning, Cleaning Routines

My Easy Daily Bathroom Cleaning Routine!

General Home Cleaning

5 Nasty Things at the Office (and How to Clean Them!)

February 7, 2015

Ask Melissa, Cleaning

How to Clean Costume Jewelry

Cleaning Motivation, General Home Cleaning

7 Ways to Make Cleaning Fun!

Cleaning Habits, General Home Cleaning, Products & Tools

6 Simple Ways To Reduce Waste (and SAVE $$!)

Hauls

IKEA Haul!

Laundry

More Folding Tips! (Ranger Rolls, Jeans & Pants, Stockings, Sweaters, Boxer Shorts)

September 10, 2015

Ask Melissa, Bathroom Cleaning, Cleaning

How To Clean a Bathroom

Cleaning Routines, General Home Cleaning, Seasonal Cleaning

7 Quick Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Dinner Party!