Here are some of the great questions Melissa gets asked and her answers to them. Ask, peruse, enjoy!
Vinegar is often hailed as a cleaning miracle worker. It’s an inexpensive and readily available household item that many people swear by for its cleaning properties. But before you jump on the vinegar bandwagon and think it can clean absolutely everything as some online sources suggest, let’s decipher the truth from the myths. As a […]
Earth Day (earthday.org) is a movement designed to bring awareness to climate change and the small changes we can all make to help improve the environment and the planet’s ecosystems. Its annual event (online and otherwise) features tons of panels, events, and speakers, designed to educate and inspire people to do better for the planet. […]
Hi there! My name is Melissa Maker, and as some of you may know, I’m the face—and chief floor/laundry/everything washer—behind Clean My Space. For those who don’t, I thought I would take this opportunity to quickly reintroduce myself and Clean My Space, and for those who do… well, hello again! 😉 How Did I Get […]
One of the things I do now whenever I buy something is check the fabric care label to see if I can really handle the maintenance of the garment. If it’s too much work or too expensive to maintain, I don’t want to own the item—it’s just too exhausting. But, there are times where really […]
One thing that makes your kitchen look crusty, rusty and straight-up gross is that sneaky, hidden area just above your cooktop which absorbs all of the smoke and grease from your cooking. Now, this was never really dirty for me until I got into cooking with cast iron, and now my range hood filter looks like […]
From wild shags to flirty fringes to raised patterns—a fashion-forward floorcovering can be intimidating to approach from a cleaning standpoint. But what about a rug with multiple textures, details, and piles? Things get all the more puzzling. Jenna R. asks a great question: I have a stunning statement rug, It’s super tactile with all these […]
Housekeeping guru Melissa Maker reveals laundry machine best practices, including surefire signs that your washer and dryer are due for a deep clean.
One common mistake the people tend to make is not cleaning their actual cleaning tools. Yes, they’re for cleaning, but it’s difficult to get something clean when the cleaning tool itself is dirty. Heidi T asks a great question: I’m having such a hard time feeling comfortable not bleaching things like dishcloths, I soak such things […]
Kitchen cabinets can get quite dirty over time from spills, splashes, and greasy or dirty fingers. The challenge becomes not only how to clean kitchen cabinets, but also how NOT to clean kitchen cabinets. Sylvia asks a good question: What’s a good way to clean kitchen cabinets without doing damage to the stain/finish? Melissa Says: Like many spots in […]
We love using essential oils here at the CMS HQ to add a little zing to our DIY cleaning products. Not only do they smell great, but many of them also have unique anti-microbial and anti-bacterial qualities, which make them ideal for cleaning your home. Cheryl asks: I love essential oils too, but I keep reading that they […]
