General Home Cleaning

Took a trip to the grocery store and overindulged in produce? If you have over ripened bananas sitting around your house, here are 5 ways to put them to good use that DON’T include tossing them out (or at least not until your done cleaning with them!). Leather like New Leather starting...

Looking for the quickest, easiest way to clean your MacBook or PC laptop? Well, Melissa Maker can help! In this episode of Electronics Cleaning Essentials, we learn how to clean your laptop including the screen, body, ports and even disinfect the keys.  We use a Macbook and a Dell laptop...

We use them constantly; we count on them when we are in a pinch and we sometimes stop and think about how the world ever turned without the convenience of a microwave or the tastiness of a toasted bagel.   Our small kitchen appliances work hard for us and cleaning 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...

It's time say goodbye to that polka dot shirt you loved in the 80’s and the pleather pants that have been out of style since the dinosaur age. Decluttering and organizing the closet is a daunting task, but sometimes it just has to get done! Step 1: Purge The easiest way...

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...

You've seen the commercials. You know the products. We're told our homes are a veritable hotbed for all germs, spores, bacteria, mold, and mildew. It's quite miraculous that we aren't all battling plague 24/7. Ok, sarcasm aside, I think we're being a little oversold on the whole notion of...

Windows & Door Tracks One of the most overlooked areas in a home that should be cleaned regularly are windows and door tracks. The tracks of windows and doors tend to hold a lot of dust, dirt and dead bugs. They may be tough to clean at times, but can...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...