Put down anything you might be eating or drinking to avoid serious gross-outs. Today we're talking about the dirtiest spots in your home; you know those spots that are coated in grime that you might not have noticed, and those that harbor the most germs. Don't worry, there's a...
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...
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...
It's my pleasure to introduce myself here at Clean My Space. I'm a writer and editor, and I met Melissa last year, when a literary agent paired us up with the goal of translating her vision into a book.
Those who know me well laughed at this bit of news,...
Rarely, I'll get inspired to clean out an area in my home that really, truly needs it. My kitchen cupboards were the most recent benefactor of this inspiration; it was time to deal with the scattered spices, expired flour, useless gadgets and old teapots (and um, everything else).
I decided...
Quit playing dishwasher Tetris and get that sparkling shine every time! Consider this your foolproof quick guide to loading your dishwasher.
Before Getting Started
Top Tip #1: Make sure you use the right detergent for your machine. Ideally, you should be using a rinse aid (vinegar is a good substitute) as...
Oh goodness, my fridge looked stuffed, crusty and frankly, needed some love. So this week, I decided to film it, Clean With Me style, and show you exactly how I clean my fridge. Now, I do have a video where we do an even *more* thorough clean of the...
Doing dishes is one of those jobs that must get done, even when it's the last thing we want to do. I think it’s safe to say that we all want to know how to do dishes less often and more efficiently, so today we are going to share...
Just imagine the possibility that after cooking up a feast, you could leave your kitchen cleaner than what you started with. No, I’m not talking about hiding everything under the counter like they do on celebrity cooking shows. I’m talking about simple, quick strategies to clean as you go, while you cook. Professional chefs...
Did you know that the average American household throws out about 25% of all food and beverages that it purchases? While that may not seem like a huge amount, consider the fact that it usually totals between $1300 and $2300 per year! I think you would agree that you...
Is it a trash can or garbage can? Regardless of what we call them, we all know that they smell! In this blog post we are going to focus on cleaning both your indoor and outdoor garbage cans in no time with our quick guide.
Cleaning Your Indoor Garbage Can:
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Cast iron is a super versatile and effective cooking material that has been used for (literally!) thousands of years in various shapes and sizes. I’ve heard stories of cast iron pans being handed down from generation to generation, and I can see why—I absolutely love mine. Cleaning these can...
If packing lunch means assembling various foods in a million containers (after you've spent 10 minutes trying to find the matching set) I've got a solution for you! This video is designed to help whether you are preparing for back to school time or just want a way to...
Cleaning your wood cutting board is super simple! Our very first Minute to Clean video focuses on a simple yet highly effective way to clean your cutting board using only 2 ingredients: Salt & Lemon!
Have you tried Castile soap (Dr. Bronner's or otherwise)? I've been using it for years in the shower and for cleaning tasks, but I wanted to share the wealth with you guys since I know many of you have asked about it. It's a neutral, gentle soap that is...
Cleaning those crusty oven racks is one of those cleaning jobs that rarely, if ever, gets done. It also gets the kitchen and bathroom working together in concert—we don’t see that too often, now do we? Let me explain; Your oven racks are a pain point when it comes to...
