General Home Cleaning

This is great general housekeeping advice that friends pass along to one another. Just general, good-to-know stuff about keeping house.

Removing Mystery Stains from a Microfiber Sofa

Happy Friday - may I just say, YAHOO!  What a week it's been here at CMS.  Busy to say the least.   I get a...

23 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With A Bounce...

Howdy! I received an email forward and it contained some super handy tricks that you can do with a simple Bounce sheet! I don't know who...

How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

Cleaning expert Melissa Maker shows us how to easily clean stainless steel appliances! What you'll need: Stainless steel 2 microfibre cloths (1 wet and 1...

How to Clean Your Pillows!

Pillow talk. It's usually sexy and almost never about how clean or dirty your pillows actually are. We get asked all the time here...

Clean Food Off A Burnt Pot Or Pan!

I love to cook, but getting burnt food from pots and pans can be a tricky task. Tamara asks: What’s the best way to clean super...

Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

Full disclosure, I'm not a fan of hand sanitizer because I much prefer good old fashioned handwashing with soap and water. I feel it's cleaner,...

10 Car Cleaning Myths Debunked!

Myth 1: Dishwasher detergent is safe to use on your car. Remember all those commercials about how dishwashing detergent ‘fights grease’ and ‘eliminates streaks’? As...

How To Clean Your iPad!

Wondering the proper way to clean your iPad or tablet? We've looked at the manufacturer's instructions to determine the safest and most effective way to...

Clean Your Keyboard!

Wondering the proper way to clean your keyboard? We've looked at the manufacturer's instructions to determine the safest and most effective way to clean a...

Clean a Remote Control: Cleaning Essentials Series

Wondering the proper way to clean your remote control? Let Melissa show you the right way! We've looked at the manufacturer's instructions to determine the safest...

10 Things You Can Clean With Simple Baking Soda

If I told you I could find one product that could be used as a deodorant, a toothpaste, an exfoliant and an antiseptic, you’d...

How To Clean A Toilet in 3 Minutes

Cleaning expert, Melissa Maker, walks you through the products and tools you'll need as well as the simple steps to cleaning a toilet quickly...

Clean A Game Controller

Looking for the quickest, easiest way to clean your Xbox video game controller, Wii remove, or PlayStation controller? Well, we can help! In this episode...

Clean Your Glass Stovetop

Letting your glass stovetop stay dirty can lead to scratching, pitting—tiny chips, craters, or dents in the glass—and cracking, which means you will need to replace the stovetop...

5 Unexpected Uses for Bananas

Took a trip to the grocery store and overindulged in produce? If you have over ripened bananas sitting around your house, here are 5 ways...

Clean A Laptop: Electronics Cleaning Essentials

Looking for the quickest, easiest way to clean your MacBook or PC laptop? Well, Melissa Maker can help! In this episode of Electronics Cleaning Essentials,...