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The Maker's Mop
  • Products & Tools

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

September 23, 2020
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  • General Home Cleaning, Seasonal Cleaning

2020 Fall Cleaning Checklist

September 21, 2020
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  • Product Reviews

Dyson V11 Outsize Stick Vacuum Review

September 18, 2020
messy kitchen
  • Kitchen Cleaning

5 Tips to Keep Your Kitchen Clean While Cooking!

September 9, 2020
melissa maker dishwasher
  • Cleaning Habits, Cleaning Motivation, General Home Cleaning

7 Cleaning Habits I Learned From My Mom!

July 27, 2020
  • Cleaning Habits, General Home Cleaning

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

July 2, 2020
melissa maker food storage
  • Cleaning Hacks, Kitchen Cleaning

7 Foods You’re Storing All Wrong!

June 24, 2020
Chad Reynolds cleaning
  • Cleaning Habits, Cleaning Motivation, General Home Cleaning

6 Cleaning Habits I learned in Isolation

May 29, 2020
melissa maker rubbing alcohol
  • Cleaning Hacks, DIY Cleaning Products, General Home Cleaning

10 Amazing Rubbing Alcohol Hacks!

May 4, 2020
  • Cleaning Motivation, Cleaning Routines

Let’s Talk About Cleaning During Lockdown…

April 20, 2020
bath mat
  • Bathroom Cleaning

How to Clean a Bathtub & Shower Like a Pro!

April 13, 2020
melissa maker scotchbrite sponge
  • Cleaning Habits, General Home Cleaning, Products & Tools

Cleaning Expert Debunks Popular Cleaning Myths

April 8, 2020

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messy garage
  • Ask Melissa, Cleaning, Outdoor Cleaning

How to Clean Your Garage

July 4, 2014
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  • Air Care, Ask Melissa

The Best Litter Box Cleaning Routine

August 7, 2013
daily bathroom cleaning
  • Bathroom Cleaning, Cleaning Routines

My Easy Daily Bathroom Cleaning Routine!

June 20, 2015
  • Cleaning Hacks, Cleaning Tools

Best Pet Hair Remover: 5 Simple Tips

April 10, 2022
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  • Cleaning Secrets, Kitchen Cleaning

5 Nasty Things in Your Kitchen!

March 10, 2014
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  • Laundry

The Ultimate UGG Boot Cleaning Guide!

December 28, 2015
Melissa Maker cleans rubber boots
  • Cleaning Hacks, Seasonal Cleaning

How To Get Salt Stains Out Of Shoes: Winter Cleaning Hacks

January 22, 2022
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  • DIY Cleaning Products

Clean Your Whole Home for $7.25 With These DIY Cleaning Products!

October 27, 2017
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  • Cleaning Habits

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

July 1, 2017
  • Laundry

Ironing Tips!

November 23, 2016
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  • Bedroom Cleaning

How Often Should I Clean It? (Bedroom Edition!)

May 21, 2018
Melissa holding a leather purse with objects flying in the air
  • Cleaning Hacks, Cleaning Routines, Decluttering

How to Clean A Leather Purse or Bag

December 7, 2021
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