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  • General Home Cleaning, Spring Cleaning

How to Clean Window Sills (Quick, Easy, & Cheap)

March 11, 2022
Melissa Maker in her home
  • Cleaning Hacks

7 Weird Cleaning Hacks that Actually Work

March 9, 2022
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  • Product Reviews

The Best Toilet Seats Ever: Bemis

March 8, 2022
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  • Personal Care

DIY Body Butter Recipe: Natural Skin Care

March 4, 2022
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  • Cleaning Hacks

How to Clean Crocs: Shoe Cleaning Tips

February 25, 2022
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  • Cleaning Hacks

 Carpet Squeegee: TikTok Cleaning Hacks

February 19, 2022
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  • Laundry

Washing Machine Controls 101: Everything You Need To Know

February 18, 2022
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  • Bathroom Cleaning

The Ultimate Weekly Bathroom Cleaning Checklist

February 16, 2022
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  • Gadget & Electronics Cleaning

How To Clean A Clear Phone Case

February 12, 2022
Electric kettle sitting on kitchen counter
  • Cleaning Hacks, Kitchen Cleaning

How to Clean An Electric Kettle and Stovetop Kettle

February 8, 2022
Melissa vacuuming her hallway
  • Cleaning Tools, Product Reviews

Which Dyson Vacuum Should You Buy?

February 7, 2022
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  • DIY Cleaning Products, Floor Care & Cleaning

How to Clean Hardwood Floors Without Streaks!

February 4, 2022

More from the Playbook

  • Laundry

Ironing Tips!

November 23, 2016
  • Bedroom Cleaning, Spring Cleaning

How To Clean, Deodorize, and Care For A Mattress

July 7, 2013
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  • General Home Cleaning, Spring Cleaning

How To Deep Clean: 3 Tasks To Do Today!

May 6, 2019
  • Cleaning, Cleaning Hacks, Cleaning Secrets, Cleaning Tools, DIY Cleaners, DIY Cleaning Products, Videos

Cleaning on a Budget: Melissa Maker’s Money-Saving Tips

September 9, 2023
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  • Cleaning Hacks, Cleaning Tools, General Home Cleaning

Super Fine Steel Wool Hacks!

August 6, 2019
clean your fridge
  • Spring Cleaning

Clean & Organize your Front Hall Closet: Spring Cleaning!

March 20, 2015
  • Kickstart

Living Room & Dining Room: Kickstart Your Cleaning

April 24, 2013
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  • Cleaning Hacks

How to Clean an Oven (Non Self-Cleaning)

April 15, 2023
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  • Cleaning Hacks, DIY Cleaning Products

7 Great Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide!

January 12, 2018
declutter small appliances
  • Cleaning Motivation, Decluttering

Letting Go Of Stuff Isn’t Always Easy!

January 28, 2017
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  • General Home Cleaning, Product Reviews

Product Review: Shark Portable Steam Pocket Cleaner

July 23, 2012
Melissa Maker adding laundry to washing machine
  • Laundry, Product Reviews

Laundry Routine Made Easy: Best Laundry Products

June 18, 2022
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