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.

Cleaning doesn't really come naturally for kids, does it? It sure didn't for me.  So it's no surprise that we get asked about the best ways to get kids to clean quite a bit. Now, Chad and I don't have kids yet, but we’ve done a lot of research and have asked...
If you're familiar with CMS lingo, you've probably heard me say the word MIA before, and I don't mean missing in action! At Clean My Space, MIA stands for "Most Important Areas." And as the name suggests, these are the areas that I like to focus on when I'm...
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...
Living in a family is warm and fuzzy. But, let's be honest, it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the challenges that I hear about often is how frustrating it is to get everyone on the same level when it comes to cleaning. Whether it's...
Your refrigerator is one of the hardest working appliances in your home. Often overlooked, it endures spills, stinky odors and overcrowding on a daily basis and never gets a break. A clean refrigerator helps keep food fresher and is less likely to have issues down the road. There are various...
Sometimes, it can be hard to know how often we're supposed to clean something. While we most often use our sense of smell and sight to decide if something needs cleaning, there are other triggers and indicators out there that you should clean something. So, let's take a look...
Do you worry guests will notice all that dirt buildup and dead bugs and other really gross things lurking in the tracks in your window sills? Or do you move your children’s toys off the window sills for fear they’ll get dirty? Then this article is for you. Stick...
Many of our habits are formed at a very young age—and that goes for cleaning habits as well—which is why so many parents want to encourage their kids to clean and develop good habits from a very early age. With this in mind, I want to pay homage to...
Floors, the bane of the diligent cleaner's existence. Floors are prone to mess, dirt, dust, grime, etc. And hardwood floors pose a particular challenge, as they have particular cleaning needs.  I get a lot of questions about cleaning hardwood floors. Specifically, I get a lot of questions about how to...
Whether you're having a dinner party, a backyard bbq or just having a few friends over for drinks, you want to make sure you prepare your house for your guests. Here are seven quick ways you can prepare your home and get it ready to host any type of...
It's easy to put out an article about cleaning tips and tricks online. Why? Because, who's vetting it? Nobody! Here at Clean My Space, we have a whole team who, at any given time, might be researching several video and/or article concepts that we're preparing to produce. As a...
When's the last time you cleaned your yoga mat? Well, if you're anything like us, not as often as you should! Well, using some simple ingredients, Melissa Maker shows us how to quickly and easily care for your yoga mat - which will help to reduce the bacteria levels...
Not too long ago we made a video called "Your Cleaning Tips" which featured, well, YOUR cleaning tips because you guys are geniuses and have so many great cleaning tips and tricks to share. So this week we're back at it with more cleaning tips from the Clean My...
You've already prepared your house to be sold, but what do you do when the realtor calls to tell you a potential buyer is on their way? When it comes to selling a home, the idea is to give off some really powerful, strong 'buy me' vibes. There are definitely...
The world's a little upside down right now. We all find ourselves searching for some sort of comfort while we navigate the landscape of our new normal. Perhaps, like me, your sleep is all messed up, or maybe you're having trouble working or studying, or maybe, your plugging along...
Many of us spend countless hours in an office, working away and doing what we need to do, to pay da bills.. And while many offices have regular cleaners (to some degree or another), offices are never really, truly clean.   Here's my take on the nastiest things in your office, and of course,...