Glass surfaces get dirty super quickly. And I get a lot of questions about how to clean glass. And what I get asked about most are windows, glass stove tops, and shower doors. I’ve written about some of this before, but I still get asked about this subject a...
Hey, Clean My Space community! Raise your hand if you want to spend all your time cleaning. Now, I’m just going to assume no one raised their hand, and guess what, I didn’t either. That’s why I’m always trying to think of ways to maximize cleaning efficiency while minimizing...
I LOVE a good cleaning hack and really though, who doesn't? I mean, anything that makes cleaning easier is okay in my books! These little bite-sized cleaning tips also always make for popular videos here at Clean My Space, so, this week I'm reaching into my bag of tricks and pulling out 5 freshly minted...
Many people own leather, but a lot of people don’t know how to clean leather. Cleaning leather needs to be done correctly, or you risk damaging your leather purse, boots, jacket, etc. Luckily, leather doesn’t need to be cleaned as often as other materials, like cotton or wool.
However, when...
Many of you know that I wrote a book about cleaning. What you don't know is that I have enough content to fill a second book... with all the excuses why I shouldn't clean something! It's true, I'm the queen of coming up with excuses for not cleaning. I...
The holidays have come and gone, and yet, your holiday decor is still hanging around, like a New Year’s Eve dinner guest at 2am who can’t take a hint. (Please don’t be that house.) We’ve got all the tips, tricks and hacks you need for cleaning holiday decor in...
I still remember the first cleaning cloth I used when I started my cleaning business in 2006. It was a sad, old, recycled rag that came in a large plastic bag full of rags from a janitorial supply company.
Even as a new cleaner, I knew this rag was absolutely...
It is staggering how much food we waste. A recent study showed that Americans waste approximately 25% of all food that they purchase. That's essentially taking every fourth grocery bag and tossing it in the garbage on the way after shopping. When we think about food waste a lot...
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...
There are many articles out there which document the mental load that a Mom carries, not only does she have to take care of her family and manage a household, in many cases, she has to work as well. I am one of those Moms that has a pretty...
How clean is your house? Like, really, how clean is your house? Like, if a professional cleaner walked into your house, what would they think?
Of course, I'm not perfect, and my house isn't perfect. But as a person with over 15 years of professional cleaning experience, I know what...
Coffee and tea, most adults can’t live without them. I know I can’t. In my house, it’s tea for me and coffee for Chad first thing in the morning, or nobody gets any work done. Last week, I wrote an article on Cleaning A Keurig Coffee Maker, so if you’re...
You don't deserve to live in a home that doesn't smell amazing.
I think it's safe to say I'm an expert when it comes to cleaning. I started my own cleaning company, Clean My Space, over ten years ago. In 2011 I made my first Youtube video to promote my cleaning business. That grew into over 700 Youtube videos, 1.78 million...
I get asked all the time, "Melissa, after all of these years cleaning stuff, how do you still hate cleaning?" Well, the truth is, it just hasn't grown on me! I can, however, say that I know how to clean quickly and efficiently—so at least I don't have to...
If I had a dollar for every time I've heard someone say, "I meant to clean, but I just didn't have time," I'd be on a tropical island somewhere instead of writing this blog! I'm busy, you're busy, we're all busy. Cleaning doesn't always feel like it fits into...
