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.

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...
Whether you know it or not, your house has a unique smell. It can range from a light, fresh scent all the way to a musty, stale, wet dog kind of smell. The unfortunate part is, you get so used to this smell that you don't even recognize it...
Borax. Why don’t you have any yet? Most people have no idea about how wonderful this little box of cleaning joy is. Borax is made with water, oxygen, boron, and sodium—simple stuff that's been known to man for more than 4000 years, and used for cleaning with borax has been going on for...
Back in my school days, the end of August brought me bittersweet feelings. You see, summer has always been my absolute favorite time of year and I never wanted it to end. I did anticipate my return to school to catch up with friends, obviously go back to school...
As the first day back gets closer, we've decided to share a few more back to school cleaning tips with all of you. Desk Cleaning and Organization Have you ever heard the saying ‘a cluttered space is the sign of a cluttered mind?’ If that’s the case, clear your mind by having a...
A place for everything and everything in its place. Cliché – yes. But super important for all the teachers getting ready for the school year to start. With so many young minds to shape, having an organized and welcoming classroom is a great first step, especially when so many other...
As part of our Back to School series, I'll show you how to clean ink, marker and crayon stains. Remember to always treat a stain as soon as possible, since the faster you tackle it, the more likely you are to get rid of it. Also, when removing stains...
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...
When moving into a small space, the thought can be overwhelming if you are downsizing or moving out on your own for the first time.  Either way, we'll cover off how to pack and unpack for a smooth move. For premium microfiber cloths, check out Maker's Clean Cloth Bundle, on...
One of the most requested articles we get at Clean My Space is cleaning routines. Large spaces and small spaces warrant totally different cleaning routines. And then, there are differences between daily cleaning routines, weekly cleaning routines, and monthly cleaning routines.  Today we're getting into the ultimate guide to cleaning...
We get ready in the bathroom each morning, brush up and wash up, do our little routines, and then repeat that all over again the next day. We want to walk out feeling fresh and clean, not grimy and gross, so if your bathroom doesn’t make you smile, let’s...
If you don't know this about me already, I am going to make it crystal clear for you: I do NOT like vacuuming. However, as an allergy sufferer and pet owner and of course, hater of dust, vacuuming is necessary. So today, I'm going to give you a little...
We, here at Clean My Space, have made quite a few videos about cleaning your bedroom. But one topic we haven't covered yet is decluttering—which is a very important aspect of making your bedroom the most peaceful and inviting space possible. So this week, we're talking about 5 handy ways you can cut...
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....