Mold in the bathroom is a common problem—it's a high humidity area that is constantly facing a barrage of water, bacteria and other fun stuff. This question comes from Karen M from Connecticut:
I can't get my bathmats that go inside the tub to stop molding. Even when I buy a new...
I've been going through one heck of a kitchen renovation, and it's pretty much done (yay!).
I am so pleased with the results, and it's been such a joy to set up and cook in a kitchen that feels like 'me'. We purchased and installed all new cabinets (glass...
As the first day back gets closer, we've decided to share a few more back to school cleaning tips with all of you.
Desk Cleaning and Organization
Have you ever heard the saying ‘a cluttered space is the sign of a cluttered mind?’ If that’s the case, clear your mind by having a...
In this article, we show you how to PROPERLY clean an iPhone, Galaxy, BlackBerry or any touchscreen phone! I've researched by going right to the BlackBerry and iPhone user manuals - the people who know the product best!
This works for iPhone, iPad, PlayBook, Galaxy, BlackBerry Torch, iTouch, HTC or...
Cleaning doesn't really come naturally for kids, does it? It sure didn't for me. So it's no surprise that we get asked about the best ways to get kids to clean quite a bit.
Now, Chad and I don't have kids yet, but we’ve done a lot of research and have asked...
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
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Let's Get Started!
Start...
Clear plastic storage boxes are a popular item when it comes to organizing items around the home. Whether they're used for off-season clothing storage, shoes, or even arts and crafts, these inexpensive storage solutions are quite versatile. This question comes from Rochelle:
What is the best way to clean my...
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...
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...
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...
I just got an iPhone 5 to replace my very old school iPhone 3Gs 8 gig (I know, how DID I survive)? And I was very excited to see the beautiful aluminum case as well. However, I’m a bit of a phone whipper, tosser and slider. I don’t...
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...
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!
Keeping your home clean can be a challenge, especially when you have got external factors cramping your style. Yes, that’s right, we’re talking about messy people. We have had people writing in asking for advice about how to live/cope with messy loved ones on the daily, so we have...
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...