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Spring Cleaning

Ahh, spring! With that fresh air comes a host of cleaning tasks. Here are some great ways to get started.

Our beloved washing machine has officially thrown in the towel (sorry, I had to). This machine has appeared in countless Clean My Space videos and posts. In its final wash, where it made enough noises to scare a burglar away, we just knew it was no longer going to...
Cleaning expert, Melissa Maker, walks you through the products and tools you'll need as well as the simple steps to cleaning a toilet quickly and effectively in 3 minutes. Tools you'll need Rubber Gloves Use separate ones for the bathroom (these ones are while, choose another colour for the kitchen). Cleaning Toothbrush Use an...
A self-cleaning oven, i.e., the holy grail of appliances! Wouldn't it be great if all our appliances were self-cleaning? I could retire from Clean My Space, and we could all kick our feet up and watch Netflix all the time. Sadly, this isn't the case. And a lot of...
It's not easy to get me to clean out my closet. Can you blame me? I like my clothes! Who knows, I may even wear that shirt again one day, the occasion may arise when I really, truly, need it. But, even I had to admit, that the time...
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...
Dishwashers are NOT self-cleaning, at all.  In fact, they are little storage containers for your dirty little secrets.  Further, you can't get a good clean load through when your dishwasher is dirty.  They are known to harbour fungus, along with old food and proliferate bad odours throughout your clean...
It's crucial to check your cosmetics and toiletries for signs of degradation. While nothing too harmful can come from using expired products, some may lose efficacy, some may cause minor irritations and some will become downright unappealing and not look, smell or act as initially intended. For that reason, taking...
Whether natural or synthetic fibre, fabric blinds or shades require a delicate approach! Here, we outline how to maintain, spot clean and deep clean them.
Spring is right around the corner, and that means it's time for Spring Cleaning! For many of us (myself included), that can feel really overwhelming. Well, spring cleaning doesn't have to be that big, thankless job that eats up a whole weekend (or worse, several weekends). Here are my seven tips...
It's about time we wrapped up our spring cleaning series and because we wanted to go out with a bang - we have decided to tackle one of the most requested areas in my home ... my bedroom closet. It's an area that we've just managed but haven't ever dedicated...
Beyond just getting the house spick and span this season, do some much-needed after-winter maintenance. These 7 upkeep jobs will have a high impact.
To make spring cleaning as easy as possible I wanted to give you a blueprint for tackling any area in your home. I’ve laid out a blueprint that applies to any room in your house so that you can go in and clean it quickly and efficiently using this...
Is your home clean from afar but far from clean when you take a closer look? An outward clean appearance does not a clean house make—sorry to burst that bubble! While cleaning the bathroom and cleaning the bedroom are must-do tasks, they're certainly not enough in the long run.  On...
In the Closet... I decided that as part of Spring Cleaning, I'm going to tend to one of the most neglected areas in my home - the front closet - or the coat closet - or the entry closet..it has a lot of names, but I'm referring to closet which...
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...
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...