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

Happy Fall, all! I got a great question from one of my YouTube subscribers (love them).  It pertains to cleaning wood kitchen cabinets.  I thought it was pretty helpful and that others may be wondering the same thing, so here we go! Don't forget to check out Maker's Clean Products...
I've recently discovered that toothpaste - ideally the non-gel type, and with baking soda - is a super duper cleaning product! Why It Works It's got gentle abrasion and can clean tough stains. Further, use an old toothbrush to agitate the toothpaste (a-la brushing your teeth) with a bit of water...
Happy Friday - may I just say, YAHOO!  What a week it's been here at CMS.  Busy to say the least.   I get a LOT of questions via private message on the YouTube channel, which is cool.  I share the answers on the blog for everyone to see. Don't...
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 to credit this to, but I did want to post this up because the tips are terrific. Enjoy! Also, don't forget to check out Maker's Clean line...
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 dry) Dish soap Olive oil/baby oil/vegetable oil Paper towels Warm water For premium microfiber cloths, check out Maker's Clean Cloth Bundle, on sale now! Let's Get Started! Start...
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 at the CMS HQ about how to clean pillows properly. Well, I've investigated the situation, and have discovered the best way to clean a pillow—an...
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 dirty pots and pans with burnt on food on the bottom? Melissa Says: There are a few different approaches to this task—it really depends on what kind...
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, I can't explain it, but I do. However, at times, I can't access 'old reliable' and hope to goodness I don't accidentally touch my face or...
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 appealing as it may sound to use that on your car, consider it a huge no-no if you ever want to get that showroom SHEEN...
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 the iPad and this is how it's done. Some people may wonder, how do I disinfect the iPad or tablet? Well, the optical cloth that...
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 standard keyboard and this is how it's done. Some people may wonder, how do I disinfect a keyboard? Because we have the ability to use rubbing...
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 and most effective way to clean a remote control and this is how it's done. Some people may wonder, how do I disinfect my remote since...
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 likely be impressed. And then if you found out that same substance could be used in the kitchen to improve your favourite dishes, then clean the...
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 and effectively in 3 minutes. Tools you'll need Rubber Gloves Use separate ones for the bathroom (these ones are while, choose another colour for the kitchen). Cleaning Toothbrush Use an...
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 of Electronics Cleaning Essentials, we learn how to clean and even disinfect a video game controller. We've looked at the manufacturer's instructions to determine the safest...
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 ($$$). I bet you can think of lots of things you'd rather spend your money on. Cleaning it doesn't have to be a royal pain—just try this quick and...