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.

Does Cyber Clean really work? We get asked about Cyber Clean all the time.  Does it work?  Is it good?  I’ve always had my doubts. But I laid out the $7 to purchase a package and test it out for you all. I always read package claims when doing a review,...
We've all heard about these kinds of floors but let's be honest, if you're not a contractor, a decorator or builder you're likely unsure about the real differences. So, what is the difference between a laminate, hardwood and an engineered hardwood floor? The answer: 3 simple parts! Laminate Laminate is durable, cost-effective...
I just got an iPhone 5 to replace my very old school iPhone 3Gs 8 gig (I know, how DID I survive)?   And I was very excited to see the beautiful aluminum case as well.  However, I’m a bit of a phone whipper, tosser and slider.  I don’t...
This is a standard (read: base model) handheld vacuum that is designed to compete with a base model handheld vacuum. The days of dust busting are over. The Dyson DC30 is perfect for cleaning up between cleanings, collecting crumbs and cleaning up after craft and small DIY projects around the house....
Cream of Tartar sounds way fancier than it really is. In fact, it's known in the scientific community as Potassium bitartrate, but sounds way classier as cream of tartar.  Don't you feel a little more bourgeoisie now?  It kind of sounds like a 19th century toothpaste that royalty used. I...
If you've been experiencing a blockage, and I don't mean the kind that requires more fibre in your diet, consider cleaning your shower head to improve water flow and give you a better shower experience. Basically, a shower head (like mine, pictured in this post), is constantly spouting water out,...
In this article, we show you how to PROPERLY clean an iPhone, Galaxy, BlackBerry or any touchscreen phone! I've researched by going right to the BlackBerry and iPhone user manuals - the people who know the product best! This works for iPhone, iPad, PlayBook, Galaxy, BlackBerry Torch, iTouch, HTC or...
So, you want to clean your hardwood floors? No Problemo - with a little bit of elbow grease, it's actually pretty easy to maintain hardwood floors. There are many different types of hardwood floors Polyurethane coating makes the floors look clean and shiny Hardwood finished wood has a waxy or...
Fruit Fly Problem? Here's a quick and easy way to get rid of fruit flies! What You Need Pesky fruit flies Container (like a glass) Balsamic vinegar 2 sheets of plastic wrap Paring knife Don't forget to check out Maker's Clean Products for all your cleaning needs! What You Do 1) Fill a container...
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...
Got Mold? Don't worry, we can help. We have a few quick, cheap and effective tips you can use to help get rid of mold in your bathroom.
Do Steam Cleaners actually work?  We investigate.. Infomercial-mania I adore the art (and science) of infomercials.  I remember sitting up late at night when I was younger, watching the food dehydrator infomercial and being mesmerized by Rom Popeil’s ability to sell something seemingly useless and make it look so fascinating and...
Here's a recent exchange we had on our Facebook page: Maura: I was wondering if you can tell me how to clean grease build up on my gas stove top. I have tried degreasers but still with no success. I even ran it in the dishwasher in the high heat wash...
This is a great question that came off our Facebook page: Hello 'Clean My Space' Team, I was wondering if you have any tips or tricks to quickly clean the leaves of an artificial tree. I have attached a photo of my tree, so you can see the type of...
I love antiquing. I've searched high and low and have taken home everything from gorgeous jewelry to old magazines, mirrors and frames and even larger furniture pieces. Our latest acquisition is a gorgeous kitchen hutch that we found in a barn (well, it was an antiques barn), somewhere in rural...
Do you clean your reusable bags? Probably not. And get this: they are disgusting!!! Disposable bags are amazing yes, they carry more, look better and don't snap in half leaving you standing like a fool in the parking lot with your smashed carton of eggs and spilled milk.  But...