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This is a very interesting debate. Last evening, my friends and I partook in a nerdy pumpkin carve-off and had a ball. I casually surveyed them amidst our carving fiasco to find out their thoughts and buying habits when it comes to cleaning products. Here were the characters I had...

Happy Friday - may I just say, YAHOO!  What a week it's been here at CMS.  Busy to say the least.   I get a LOT of questions via private message on the YouTube channel, which is cool.  I share the answers on the blog for everyone to see. Don't...

Cvlog Intro Vid: Something New For Cleanmyspace! What's a Cvlog? A blog on camera became a vlog, and now a blog on camera about cleaning is a Cvlog! I am still debating whether or not the 'v' is silent. You all ask me amazing cleaning questions that everyone wants the answers to. If...

Check out our latest video, it's an answer to a distraught viewer who accidentally committed this very common laundry crime.  There's a quick fix - RIT DYE! Enjoy and hope it helps!

Cleaning expert Melissa Maker shows us how to clean makeup brushes using simple ingredients you may have around the house! Makeup brush cleansers are expensive - so save some money on makeup brush cleansers and try this easy method!

Cleaning expert Melissa Maker shows us how to easily clean stainless steel appliances! What you'll need: Stainless steel 2 microfibre cloths (1 wet and 1 dry) Dish soap Olive oil/baby oil/vegetable oil Paper towels Warm water For premium microfiber cloths, check out Maker's Clean Cloth Bundle, on sale now! Let's Get Started! Start...

I love to cook, but getting burnt food from pots and pans can be a tricky task. Tamara asks: What’s the best way to clean super dirty pots and pans with burnt on food on the bottom? Melissa Says: There are a few different approaches to this task—it really depends on what kind...

We've all seen the commercial - our favourite fast-talking felon is back with a new cleaning tool that will solve all of life's problems for the low, low price of $19.95 (plus shipping and handling of course).  Well, I ordered one and released a video on my YouTube channel...

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...

Letting your glass stovetop stay dirty can lead to scratching, pitting—tiny chips, craters, or dents in the glass—and cracking, which means you will need to replace the stovetop ($$$). I bet you can think of lots of things you'd rather spend your money on. Cleaning it doesn't have to be a royal pain—just try this quick and...

Coffee is the liquid antidote to an early morning. My morning cup of Cinnamon Pastry coffee (I know, you want one) would not be possible without my Keurig coffeemaker. My husband and I received our Keurig as a gift three years ago, and we've loved it ever since. A Keurig, Tassimo, or...

Cleaning a BBQ I love BBQs; the tastes, the smells, the anticipation of a perfectly grilled steak (my steak style is called 'Chicago'; rare on the inside and charred on the outside).  But BBQ fans be forewarned; you can be the best chef with the best ingredients and recipes, but...

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...

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...

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...