Kitchen Cleaning

It’s known as the heart of the home and we all love visiting it to see what’s cookin’ figuratively and literally. So, it should always look terrific, however it is a place where great messes can be made. Here are our secrets to tackling kitchen tasks and keeping it gorgeous.

I kept seeing videos of people using fancy cast iron pans.  I really wanted to get in on the action, specifically because I didn’t want to use non-stick pans.  So, I did a lot of research and I want to share with you my 10 favourite tips on how...
Let's face it, there's not too many people out there that love to clean. Sure there may be aspects that you enjoy - the end result for one, but for the most part cleaning is something that we all need to do and not many of us, including myself,...
  I have long touted the benefits of cleaning with vinegar. Most of us know it's a great cleaning product, and even though it makes us wrinkle our noses, it works! So, it's hard to argue (and it's super cheap). Put on your adulting pants and get over the smell—and...
Want to know the secret to cleaning a kitchen? Me too. What I've learned over the years is that cleaning a kitchen thoroughly can be done really well in a decent amount of time with a good method and the right products and tools.  Recently, we've been doing these 'Clean...
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...
If you ever come by my house around 7 AM, you'll hear the whir of my beloved blender (well, I've got a noise dampening one now, but you get the idea). I use mine at least once a day and make up the most glorious morning meal you can imagine...well...if...
Washing dishes is one of those chores that we need to do on a daily basis; otherwise, dishes pile up and take over your kitchen. But dishwashers are funny things and sometimes it seems as if they have a mind of their own – leaving dishes dirtier than when you...
We know that cleaning isn’t always fun but making your own cleaners and saving money in the process definitely helps! I have put together 5 great cleaners that cost literally pennies to make and seconds to prepare. They are safe, effective and environmentally friendly…. what more could you ask...
The other day I was standing in my kitchen after we had eaten dinner (I get to rest while my husband cleans up), and I was just marveling at how messy the kitchen got.  I had vacuumed the floors that morning and we started with a clean kitchen, yet...
How do I clean burnt grease and scorch marks off the bottom of pots and pans? This has been a popular question from the Clean My Space community, and clearly, one that needed some research and testing in our advanced cleaning laboratory (...our house). So, we put your tough question to...
If you want to learn my armchair cleaning secrets, you’re in for a treat!  I’ve figured out ways to be lazier and get more cleaned.  You’re going to love this! Don't forget to check out Maker's Clean line of premium products. From microfiber cloths to the Maker's Mop, they have...
Cleaning an oven naturally is actually quite simple and we have had great success with the following techniques that require nothing more than some eco-friendly solutions and some elbow grease. Lemon and other citrus oils are great natural degreasers, and you can clean your oven—especially convection ovens—with just two lemons...
Kitchen cupboards and kitchen drawers, yes, they need to be cleaned this spring. Now, before you start kicking and screaming (because I know this is a big job), I am going to show you how to make it as simple and methodical as possible.  That way when you are doing...
It’s the one thing that you can find in almost every home. Wooden cutting boards have become a staple item in kitchens everywhere. They provide a hard, durable surface for all your chopping and dicing needs. But many people don’t know how to properly care for their cutting boards....
Keeping your kitchen clean isn’t always easy. Beyond daily maintenance, there are a few areas that need a little extra TLC.  Here, I’ve compiled a list of the 5 dirtiest places in your kitchen, and how to clean them using original blue Dawn and a few other little secrets! Kitchen...
Your kitchen is likely one of the most high traffic areas in your home. It goes without saying that by getting the most attention, it also needs the most attention to keep it clean. The last thing you want is to spend hours cleaning, only to have it destroyed in...