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

Products & Tools

Cleaning Expert Melissa Maker Introduces The New Maker’s Mop — and It’s Shaped Like a Taco

September 23, 2020

General Home Cleaning, Seasonal Cleaning

2020 Fall Cleaning Checklist

September 21, 2020

Product Reviews

Dyson V11 Outsize Stick Vacuum Review

September 18, 2020

Kitchen Cleaning

5 Tips to Keep Your Kitchen Clean While Cooking!

September 9, 2020

Cleaning Habits, Cleaning Motivation, General Home Cleaning

7 Cleaning Habits I Learned From My Mom!

Cleaning Habits, General Home Cleaning

5 Things You Should Be Cleaning (But Probably Aren’t)

Cleaning Hacks, Kitchen Cleaning

7 Foods You’re Storing All Wrong!

Cleaning Habits, Cleaning Motivation, General Home Cleaning

6 Cleaning Habits I learned in Isolation

Cleaning Hacks, DIY Cleaning Products, General Home Cleaning

10 Amazing Rubbing Alcohol Hacks!

Cleaning Motivation, Cleaning Routines

Let’s Talk About Cleaning During Lockdown…

Bathroom Cleaning

How to Clean a Bathtub & Shower Like a Pro!

Cleaning Habits, General Home Cleaning, Products & Tools

Cleaning Expert Debunks Popular Cleaning Myths

More from the Playbook

Cleaning Habits

7 Nasty Things You Should Be Cleaning (But Probably Aren’t)!

Cleaning Habits, Cleaning Motivation

Top 10 Rules For a Cleaner Home!

Back To School, General Home Cleaning, Personal Care

Are You Washing Your Hands Properly? #ScienceGoals

Cleaning Tools, Kitchen Cleaning, Product Reviews

12 Essential Products to Perfect Your Dishwashing Routine

November 11, 2021

Cleaning Habits, Decluttering, General Home Cleaning, Minimalism

Top 10 Rules For A Cleaner Home in 2020

February 10, 2020

Ask Melissa, General Home Cleaning

How Do You Clean A High-Texture Rug?| Q&A

October 21, 2019

Cleaning Motivation

How To Get Motivated To Clean

September 9, 2015

Kickstart

Storage Spaces: Kickstart Your Cleaning

Cleaning Hacks, General Home Cleaning

Your Cleaning Tips! Ep. 2

November 16, 2016

Bathroom Cleaning, General Home Cleaning, Kitchen Cleaning

The 7 Dirtiest Spots in Your Home!

Ask Melissa

How Long do DIY Cleaning Products Last | Q&A

Laundry

Smelly Washing? Here’s How to Easily Fix Stinky Laundry!

November 23, 2016