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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

Ask Melissa, Back To School, Kids & Babies

Getting Your Kids to Clean!

November 14, 2013

Product Reviews

Review: Dyson DC 46 Motorhead

DIY Cleaning Products

Full-Strength Vinegar, Double Strength Vinegar and White Vinegar…What’s the Diff?

Ask Melissa, DIY Cleaning Products

The Sticker Removal Challenge!

DIY Cleaners, DIY Cleaning Products

Natural Stone Cleaner – Day 18 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

December 18, 2015

Air Care, Bathroom Cleaning, Bedroom Cleaning, Cleaning Hacks, Kitchen Cleaning, Laundry

How to Cut Your Cleaning Time!

Laundry, Spring Cleaning

How to Clean Your Washing Machine & Dryer: Spring Cleaning!

Ask Melissa, Cleaning Tools, Floor Care & Cleaning

How to Clean Your Dirty Vacuum!

Cleaning Hacks, DIY Cleaning Products

5 DIY Essential Oil Recipes: Cleaning With Essential Oils

August 29, 2017

Cleaning, Cleaning Tools, Product Reviews

Review: Ladybug Steam Cleaners!

October 5, 2013

DIY Cleaners, DIY Cleaning Products

Grout Cleaner – Day 23 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

December 23, 2015

Clean With Me

The Home Office: Kickstart Your Cleaning