These Cleaning Hacks Are Completely Useless 

Oooh! I hope this gets addressed!

I’ve noticed with her channel and a few other people that after they went to this Tide Proctor Gamble clinic they’ve all change their stories. My guess is sponsorship and money. These companies make a huge amount of money by selling multiple products that the companies in self used to market as a do it all product when it was originally released. I think with things being the way they are people getting a little more worried about what they put in their home people having money trouble they’re looking for cheaper older ways to do things and I think basically they pull these influencer and offer them deals to debunk everything that’s ever been used before.

I just haven’t been impressed with it when I really think about it and compare results. Look, we film videos every week and have been doing so since 2011. My opinions change! I learn new things. As an expert, I have to always be learning and testing, or else I wouldn’t be able to speak with confidence on my subject. At the end of the day, if you test a dryer sheet against a microfibre cloth (used or unused) you’ll get better results with a microfibre cloth every time. Is the hack to use a dryer sheet? Sure. But I don’t love the results. So I can disagree with myself - I am not so inflexible that I would not admit when I was wrong or have changed my opinion! I think that’s why people still keep me around after all these years 🤣🤣🤣.

So when I went to P&G, I learned a lot on that trip. Things I only could have experienced in a lab of that calibre. And when I saw those comparisons, I was very convinced. I wish I was paid for that trip. I currently don’t have sponsorship with Tide, I would love it if I did. And whenever I do have a partnership, I’m very transparent about it. As I said above, I do my best to learn as much as I can about my subject. I want to share the best info I can with the audience. I am also the first to speak up and say when I think a product is crap, and you don’t even know how many brands (and how much money!) I’ve turned away behind the scenes because I can’t get on board with saying something to my audience I don’t believe in. I hope that explains things a little more, at least from my side. I can’t speak for the others who have been, but that’s been my take ❤️❤️❤️

@@cleanmyspace I think everybody’s point is if you would’ve been transparent and said I went and I learned all of this but you clearly stated in your video I have been against this since day one and have never endorsed it when yes you did and then you just said above you did and just changed your mind. So you need to make a post and pick which side it is did you never say it or have you learned better ways because in your video you basically said everything you’ve never said but then above you say oh over the years I’ve just change my mind. It’s one thing to learn and change your mind but then to say in your video a lie that I never said do any of these hacks is that a lie because a lot of the stuff as you said since 2011 you have told people to do. Also you have to think about it lab results can show you anything that they want to I use tide for a lot of things but I can easily make Todd look like it does better than anything else but just making a few modifications and as you said this lab is at a caliber and a financial point they can make things look how they want. Tide was actually released as a do it all product and you would never need anything else in your home and then the very same company is saying oh yeah that’s true but then also you need to buy 50 other things. I would have no problem with you growing and changing your mind I do have a problem when you say I have never and since day one when I heard this told people not to do it those are two different things.

I use many of her diy everyday solutions but I won’t change my bar keepers friend, comet, laundry detergent, carpet shampoos (even though I’ve seen some recipes out there) or dish liquids oh and borax when I need it cause I trust the manufactures on those items.

And how about the fad of putting products into jars and containers to make them look nicer…so irresponsible and dangerous 😩

@@brittanyream9872 I agree with that half way I put certain things like powders or solutions from big refill liquids containers into like “candy” jars but those are always away and only accessible to me. If my kid siblings come over they’re moved up so they can’t reach them and I also only use glass not plastic to hold these things. Those are there to refill my existing bottles easier than using the big lip of the refill bottles or canisters(if it’s a powder detergent or cleaner which is rare to find)

@@sherriwilliams8296 oh I know I’m saying that I use glass candy jars to hold a lot of my excess cleaners so they’re easier to store

I love your channel!

I remember it too, old things come back around

Hairspray used to work. The key is used to. It does not work anymore because the formulas have changed from 20 years ago.

I beckon to differ on the vinegar and baking soda. One it’s all natural so if you have somebody with sensitivities and allergies you don’t have to worry about all the extra crap that manufacturers put in cleaners. To baking soda vinegar and lemon juice is the only cleaner I have found to remove not only the stains but the smell of a urine stained mattress. You mix it into a paste put it on the mattress scrub it into the mattress let it dry and vacuum it up. Works like a charm every time. Also works extremely well on hard water stains. It probably didn’t work for you because you had the wrong ratio. My guess is too much vinegar and not enough baking soda. And trust me I’ve been cleaning a lot longer than you.

@@angiebshouse from someone who aced multiple chemistry courses, baking soda and vinegar neutralize each other to create water, sodium acetate, and carbon dioxide. Using both ingredients in separate steps would have a better chance of success

@@camcat26 well then maybe adding the lemon juice had something to do with it. All I know is that when I use the baking soda vinegar and lemon juice make it into a paste and spread it on a urine stained and soaked mattress that it gets the stain and the smell out like nothing else I tried including cleaners made specifically for cleaning mattresses. Like I said in my previous content it could have something to do with the ratios. I don’t doubt that if you use equal parts vinegar and baking soda they do neutralize each other. But I tried it with just water and baking soda and lemon juice or just baking soda and lemon juice in something about adding the vinegar made a difference. In fact when I let it air dry after scrubbing it into the mattress there was a layer of baking soda left on the mattress that I had to vacuum up. The baking soda was discolored from the urine in the mattress was white again.

I didn't know!!

Really, because my whole life my mom did baking soda/vinegar/dish soap and used it to clean hard water stains off of stainless steel. I still do it, works like a charm. Wonder why.

They work great! Just NOT on a mattress! Lol

Plus toxic risk to small people

No where have I read that my detergent expires and rarely have I seen a laundry room with full sunlight. What in the world....decant away I say! If you have small kids, be responsible.

Oh yes, detergent has about a year shelf life I believe. Fabric softener and bleach once opened will last about 6 months. Exposure to light, artificial or sunlight will cause these products to become less effective even faster.

I had bought a ton of laundry detergent and fabric softener with coupons once. I can attest to the fact that it takes more than 3yrs for detergent to go bad but fabric softener does not last that long. It gets super thick when it goes bad.

I agree.,it’s not like your spraying your whole garment. I’ve done the hairspray thing for years and I’ll continue to do so.

Hi

Yes to your tide comment. Would also love to dive a lil deeper into the Baki g soda vinegar combo as I use it all the time and love it.

You’re right! Just watched it last week and she does say to use used dryer sheets to dust baseboards 🤭

I've tried it and the used dryer sheets seem to do a good job at picking up dust.

Haha Melissa is busted. I used dryer sheets too and works well for me. 🙄what’s she talking

I also use Earth Breeze and I love it! Tide was my favorite detergent. Persil was second. But they were SO expensive and I spent SO much time trying to find the best deals on them. And then had to lug those big heavy plastic jugs home and upstairs to my apartment. Earth Breeze has made a big difference for me.

Hello Kathleen how're you doing and your family hope they're all doing great

I use them for dusting, too. Also, after washing my baseboards, I run a dryer sheet over them and it repels dust & pet hair so they stay clean for longer. I put them in our suitcases, storage bins, and shoes/boots we aren't wearing regularly to keep everything smelling good. I even put them in drawers and up on closet shelves to deter creepy crawlies....it seems they don't like the smell. Haven't had a bug in the house since we started doing this. Of course, Murphy's Law says tomorrow we'll find two! Lol

My biggest issue with drying sheets is the polution you add to the environment when you trash them I guess if you find a way to trash them less...good for you

Bounce sheets are also good for keeping mice out of stuff. Used it when we had some stuff in storage

The funniest part is that she even has a video (it's the one that shows as the first result in this one!) in which she says you can use them to dust your baseboards! Sounds a little sus to me...

I can using a used one on baseboard where it often collects not just dust bit that greasy film. (Unless you are a Rockstar and you clean your baseboards often.) They could pick all if it up. But don't they deposit a film too? I can't see using them for general surfaces, around knick knacks, the TV, etc.

It's been awhile since she's made an appearance :)

I don’t understand this…why does my expensive washing machine have a fabric softener dispenser inside?

Betsy Ulbrich .. use white vinegar in your fabric softener cup. The vinegar will cut excess soap, soften, fabric and not leave a vinegar smell.

That wasn’t my question…manufacturers don’t put a fabric softener dispenser in for vinegar do they?

Same with "flushable" wipes and tampons. My husband is a plumber and he said if it doesn't break down quickly and is not an organic substance like bodily waste, then don't flush it

Betsy it's probably because people like their fabric softener. I use vinegar in mine too.

I’m right with you here. Pretty much most detergents have terrible chemicals in them, that are bad for our environment and skin as well as our health. Mollys suds, has helped me a lot.

I used the borax, washing soda and felz naphtha bar soap for years. It took less than 10 minutes to make a big batch. It was very affordable and It got my clothes clean and odor free and didn't gunk up my washing machine like liquid soap and fabric softener.

Ooooh yes!!! So interested to hear her thoughts

I just saw that earlier today when shopping. It caught my eye and I was curious but I didn't get it. What's it all about? Like what's it's for? Is it good? Ect.

I have so many feelings about this. And they’re all bad 😫

Carbon soot can be used to absorb quite a lot. Buying activated charcoal is way easier

@@camcat26 oh that's what it is? And yes, buying activated charcoal is much easier. And lately they've been putting it in a lot of beauty products as well.

@@EmorettaRobinson activated charcoal has a great ability to bond, so it's often used in products that claim to draw out impurities. I use charcoal micellar water to remove my makeup. Beats the pants off regular micellar water from the same brand

Sidetracked Home Executives. I had their book. It was hilarious but also very helpful.

That would really be interesting!

Try the 90s PBS shows, Furniture to Go, and they did one other show, I cant remember the name.. They were furniture wood experts and they took you through the process of clearing a water ring on wood. One of the guys name was Joe Arario(sp). And maybe the other last name was Feldman. Great show, and funny.

Gently Rub cigarette ashes with lightly oiled cloth

Ive heard mayonnaise believe it or not but ive not tried it

Dawn dish soap hasn't done me wrong yet. Just a bit on the spot.

Lestoil?

I use Spray & Wash.

She's mentioned that hack in a recent video (sorry I don't remember which one) where she said she reached out to Tide and asked what their take was on this trend. Yes they know about it, and No they don't recommend it.

@@DoctorsSong that’s strange it’s she saying she reached out to Ty and they don’t recommend it because when Todd was released and until about six months ago they told you to use tide on everything the powdered version. And it’s really funny that she says that but then tied endorsed and gave a deal to another influencer cleaner that basically has a cleaning business and uses tied for absolutely everything she cleans almost. So why would Tide pay somebody to miss use their product. I’m not sure how much I trust Melissa‘s word anymore because in this video she said I have never endorsed certain things and then above when people called her out on it she just said she just changed her mind on how she uses products since 2011 forward and she forgets what hat she suggested because she’s put out so many videos which says she’s not putting out videos that are helpful she’s just putting out something trendy to make money so now after all these years of following her I question how much is truth.

Now they do make a RainX for shower doors.

I think it's just easier to clean shower glass and tub surrounds with magic erasers. They make it easy to remove soap scum with no chemicals.

You can do it for free with a squeegee. Takes 30 seconds and works better

Hi Wendy how're you doing and your family hope they're all doing great

It would be a shame if one were to turn turtle in the shower😉😁

it's probably both

Yes, it makes it slick but it works great.

@@tl4361 ? how? what can it do, what other things can't? I never felt like using such an item...? what is this about?

@@nursen2106 I apply it just as directed for a car. I let it dry and Buff off. When buffing of it removed soap built up and my tub looked brand new! Now it's super easy to clean. I spray it with an all purpose cleaner made of water, peppermint oil, a tsp of Alcohol when I've finished my shower or bath and simply rinse. I apply it to the outside of my appliances well. I even put it on my range. However I would not put it on a range if you have and use a self cleaning oven. The wax is made to be heat safe to around 450°F, but if you clean your oven or bake at a higher degree it could possibly cause an issue. For a range use at your own risk. It makes everything clean up easier. It's fabulous on stainless!

Maybe Magic Eraser?

@@martia8206 thank you I haven’t ever used one of these but have seen them in the supermarket - I’ll give it a try

@@Ps44445 You might want to check out their website to read up on it. I hope whatever you decide on works well for you.

Exactly! Thank you so much for watching!

Hi Chevonne how're you doing today

Why would anyone use it on wood? I can understand tile or plastic, but wouldn't the vinegar soak into the hardwood?

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