Products & Tools

Here we discuss cleaning tools and products, including reviews, recommendations and homemade solutions

So, according to the internet, there are like a million different home remedies to remove price stickers (price tags) from glassware.  So, I investigated three of them to see which one really works the best. 1) Vinegar (soak sticker with vinegar, leave for 5 minutes, rub off with cloth) 2) Peanut...
Ack!  The household pet did it again.  Pet stains should be blotted up with paper towel and treated immediately, or else it’ll leave that odour behind.  This mixture not only helps with the odour, it helps with the staining. Mix the following together and treat that stain stat! 1/4 cup table salt  ...
Are you plagued by wrinkled clothes!? OK, that’s a little dramatic. But seriously, we’ve all had that experience of pulling an item of clothing out of a closet or drawer and realizing it’s too wrinkled to wear. And let me be the first to say, it totally blows when...
If your clothing smells a little funky but isn’t quite ready for a wash, this is your middleman solution.  A few spritzes of this and your clothing will smell fresh and be ready for a new wear. 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup liquid fabric softener And...

Target Haul!

Possibly the most requested haul video has arrived, here's my trip to Target! Now keep in mind, my friends, I live in Toronto and Target just ain't the same here as it is in the USA.  That being said, I did manage to walk out with some really golden buys,...
If ants are a problem in your home, there are both lethal and non-lethal ways to get rid of them.
There are three key reasons why baking soda is so good at cleaning. First, it's a powerful deodorizer. Second, it provides mild abrasion, and third, it's a whitener and a brightener—the perfect cleaning combo! Clean a Stainless Steel Coffee Mug If your stainless steel mug looks and smells a little bit...
This thing is an absolute animal!  You should see how it vacuums.  It is light years better than its predecessors, two of which I have owned and used for years (I think DC 44 and one other). The battle of the best handheld vacuum rages on.  I want to explain...
In our last 10 Things You Can Toss video we talked about getting rid of old candle jars and we asked if you guys wanted to see a video showing how to recycle these candle jars into handy organizing / storage jars - so here we go! COMMENT QUESTION: WHAT...
I work from home for half the week and my office has many purposes! Not only is it a place for me to get some work done, but it is also a place for me to store craft supplies and where I often do my makeup before camera work. Here are...
We've been encouraging some serious spring cleaning for a few weeks now, so hopefully, you're polishing away and getting your home to really shine! But if you still need some motivation, I thought it would help to have some of my favorite spring cleaning tools and products, both new...
Whenever we make videos which involve a vacuum, I get asked about the vacuums I have at home. Because of these requests, I decided to create a video and blog post detailing the vacuums I have at home, what I use each one for and my opinion (pros and...
One thing that drives me crazy about vacuuming, and why it is my absolute least favourite cleaning task, is that I hate dealing with the weight, bulk and positioning of a vacuum. They are just so annoying to use. Ugh. I've had fantasies of raging against my vacuum before,...
Shining your varnished wood furniture is not something you need to do all the time, but it will help to bring out the sheen of the varnish and provide one consistent look to your surfaces when you notice them looking dull or uneven.  Rather than purchasing a commercial one, making...

DIY Slime!

We've been using borax here at Clean My Space for years now, it is exceptionally good at cleaning things like mold and mildew, and as such, has a wide variety of uses. While doing research for a recent borax tips video we came across an unexpected use for this versatile product:...
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....