What You CAN (and CANNOT) Clean with Vinegar!

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 […]

REMOVE SOAP SCUM Like a Professional ?

Soap scum is a common bathroom nuisance. The good news is, you don’t need expensive products to tackle it. We’ve got simple and inexpensive DIY solutions that will make your bathroom sparkle. Understanding Soap Scum: Before we get into the DIY solutions, it’s essential to understand what soap scum is. Soap scum is a blend […]

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

Here are some fantastic cleaning hacks that not only save you time but also help you keep more money in your wallet. I know cleaning can be a drag, and we’re all trying to be more budget-conscious, especially during these challenging times. So, I’ve put together this video to share some of my favourite cost-effective […]

7 Borax Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind!

Borax in the kitchen

Borax. You know the name, you know the iconic box cover with the little girl sitting in a desert, but you might not necessarily know what it is actually best used for throughout the home. A Few Notes About Borax A couple of quick notes off the top before we get into the uses of […]

The Biggest Mistake in Cleaning

Cleaning expert Melissa Maker

When I began my cleaning company I had to learn how to clean from the ground up and I had to really learn from my mistakes. Whether cleaning is very difficult for you or simply just another annoying task, here is my number 1 tip to help you clean better and more efficiently than ever! […]

Pet Hair & Dander: The Definitive Guide

Melissa cleaning living room

Keeping your house clean is one thing, but keeping your house clean when you have pets is a WHOLE other story. Hair, dander, drool, dirty paws, and the occasional accident can be a lot and make for tough cleaning. Here are some ways to solve your pet(ty) problems and keep your house as clean as […]

How to Clean an Oven (Non Self-Cleaning)

cleaning oven

2020 has brought us many things, one of which, is that I can now show you how best to clean a non-self-cleaning oven! Now, why, may you ask did this happen this year? Well, my self-cleaning oven died recently so it’s going to oven heaven, which means I don’t have to worry about potentially voiding […]

27 Clever Baking Soda Hacks

Cleaning pan with baking soda

Hey there, Melissa Maker here, accidental cleaning expert, writer, and host of Clean My Space. Over the past 10 years, we’ve put out many videos and articles discussing the cleaning benefits of, one of my favorite, inexpensive cleaning products, baking soda! Rather than have you pick through all of the videos and articles, I’ve pulled […]

10 Cleaning Hacks for People Who HATE to Clean

Melissa cleaning

If you clicked on this article then there’s a good chance that you probably hate cleaning, just like me. You see because I hated cleaning so much, I started a cleaning business in 2006 to help people just like me. Since then, I’ve learned so much about cleaning from trial and error, experimentation, and doing […]

Best Pet Hair Remover: 5 Simple Tips

There are so many wonderful things about having a pet. I’ve had my cat Molly for 12 years, and she’s introduced me to so many new things. And one of those things is the world of pet hair. And can I just say, I didn’t realize how much cat hair one cat could shed!  Now […]