It happens to the best of us. You’re cooking in your favorite pot or pan, and the phone rings, or your kid starts crying, or your favorite episode of Survivor comes on, and you get distracted. And before you know it, your food and your pot are ruined.
I often...
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...
Brr… it's cold out there! I don't know about where you live, but here in Canada, it's freezing out. We've got snow, we've got ice, and we've got a whole lot of salt! Salt stains are a huge pain. They get on the bottoms of long coats, our car...
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...
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...
Do you have carpets in your home?! I’m guessing most of you do. And let’s face it, they are a pain to clean! Carpets hold onto dirt, dust, and bacteria more than hardwood floors because all that dirty stuff gets trapped within the carpet fibers. And if you have...
Are Crocs stylish? It's the age-old question. Personally, I think if you love them, you rock them! My OG Crocs actually sit on a shelf in my office (true story, see the photo evidence below). Yes, I'm that kind of person. But anyway, to Croc or not to Croc,...
People are always asking me for cleaning hacks, and I've shared many! If you're new here, read My Best Cleaning Hacks: 6 Cleaning Tips and 5 Minute Cleaning Jobs: Cleaning Hacks for Cleaning Fast. Today, I want to share the weirdest cleaning hacks I've come across that actually work.
But first, a word to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
