Hi, Melissa and team! I'm in Australia and wondered if you had any recommendations for great quality microfibre/cleaning cloths that I would have access to? Thanks! 😊
Basically, you vacuum just the same way you cut your grass so as not to miss anything and to leave a pattern that says you've just vacuumed your space. I agree that you should 'hang clothes as you take them off' (maybe INSIDE OUT so you know you've worn them already!) Love that blue sweater, that's a relaxing at-home outfit or a run-to-the-store one!
Another tip. If you have food items to be thrown out but they are not compost compatible. Put them in a bag and place them in the freezer until your collection date. This eliminates any odors, completely.
I canceled my garbage service three or four years ago in favor of taking my garbage to the dump every four months or so (at $15 a trip, versus $45 a month for my city garbage service), and I do exactly that with the very little that I can't compost). I keep a box in my stand-alone freezer to collect it. Saves almost $500 a year. I doubt I could do that if I were on city water and sewer, but since I'm on a well and septic, I just told them to put me on a "vacation hold" and there I stay.
i live in an apartment building and if i have food scraps sitting even a few minutes it can attract fruit flies or ants so i take them to the dumpster ASAP. i am OCD with trying to keep them out of the apartment. in the winter if the sidewalk is slippery or if it's pouring down rain i put it in the freezer. i also don't get any odors from things.
Hi. Melissa. I have started watching your videos going right back to the beginning and they have given me the motivation to clean and declutter my whole house. I watch your videos while I am sorting and cleaning and they keep me motivated. I have bought some spray bottles and ingredients to make my own cleaning products. I am hoping by the end of my declutter and clean that it will be much easier to keep on top of things. The more i clear out the things I don’t need, the better I feel. Thanks for all the advice,ideas and cleaning hacks. 😊
@@reginabeasley872 you wash your pillows every time u change your sheets? Whattt??? Wow you are incredible! I am extremely diligent about changing my sheets every 7 days but my pillows?? I am very neglectful about this .
Hi Melissa, Love your videos. I am a 75 year old lifelong minimalist and simple life "disciple."I have learnt soooo many up to date cleaning methods and time saving hacks from you. Goes to show you are never too old to learn! Thank you and please keep the videos coming. X
Omg! I got so much stuff done this morning. All the blankets and sheets on my bed are being washed, master bathroom cleaned and organized, stovetop scrubbed and burner grates washed, dishes washed, kitchen island cleaned off. I love getting motivated just by watching cleaning videos! And maybe a little coffee ☕️
I am folding laundry that I cleaned yesterday! I have a chronic illness that leaves me exhausted and weak most of the time. It's hard for me to keep up. Your video is very helpful.
Hi Lynn. I know exactly how you feel. The urge and desire to do things doesn’t fit what your body allows. It’s very challenging and difficult when your mind is in one place and your body isn’t able.
i cleaned houses for 15 years, my own for 54… one thing I seldom see addressed on many excellent cleaning sites ( including yours❤) is the huge fact that most people do not live/ with in the “upscale, latest thing” in cupboards, floors, counter tops, bathrooms; in fact, many live in houses and furnishings of at least 25 years age! you would assume everyone has granite counter tops, stainless appliances, hardwood polished floors… this is not “real” i too could make such domains look terrific…but an older house, with older furnishings is much more challenging. as is cleaning with older bodies. i am glad your home is more realistic. comfortable, attractive, but not a 2020 clone of every new house on the street… 😘
I love watching your helpful tips. They just make cleaning the house so much easier for me because I have limited mobility these days and my Hubby has also got limited mobility. But life shouldn't mean spending your whole life cleaning, hey. Thank You so much for your inspiration. From Sue in Melbourne Australia.
Re dust mites, this is why you should leave your sheets pulled down when you first get up. Let your perspiration evaporate because a moist environment encourages dust mites. Don't make your bed until the bed is dry (half hour). Best practice, wrap the mattress in a zippered dust mite/bed bug proof cover. Over that, a padded mattress cover you can wash and dry, which will kill all the dust mites. Dead.
Does anyone know a good brand for a dust mite mattress encasement? I tried one that was certified by the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America and it was WAY too hot to sleep on. It was like plastic fabric on the inside.
Really struggled with cleaning my floors before, especially since it's not just crumbs but also cooking spills that end up everywhere. Your 3 Wave System has been a game changer for me! It's made my cleaning process so much faster and more efficient. Thanks for sharing this method; it's completely transformed how I handle my cleaning chores.
I run on the treadmill while watching your videos😮 I like to clean/vacuum...crazy 😂 I do bathrooms & kitchen every morning before I shower Vacuuming & dusting, each level (I have 5) is done on a different day. Weekends are free. But I'm retired and can take my time 😊😊😊
Same here! I especially appreciated the tip about using vinegar and baking soda for cleaning the kitchen. It's amazing how effective simple solutions can be.
Really love this channel! I struggle with keeping my grates on my stove clean, I have a stove similar to yours but even after a soak and scrub they don't come out that clean.
Thank you. Great tips. I've started making the stripes in my carpet the way my husband does them in the lawn. Makes vacuuming (which I've always hated) a little more fun.
@@FierceFabulous Good excuse to get new furniture! 🙂 Ours goes under cabinets and beds where the vacuum can't reach. But one chair is too low so it goes around. Have you looked into changing the boundaries in the map - setting up NoGo zones, to avoid where it get's stuck?
Thank you, just stumbled on this video today. What would recommend to clean a textured surface; example would be a popcorn ceiling. Vacuuming seems to bring plaster down.
I love your tips for most important areas and also for getting knots out of necklaces! All too often, I’m all/perfectionistic or nothing. It can and does vary, but not too often. When I’m not able to be perfectionistic about everything, cleaning feels waaay too overwhelming and like I’m not capable of doing anything. I really appreciate your recommendation to do the mist important areas first, instead of trying to get to it all when I’m not able to. That’s very helpful! Thank you. 😊
@3:25 we used to have a carpet rake when we were kids. Just the other day my childhood friends and my family were busting up laughing remembering when we were at home and we would hear the garage door open because my dad HATED footsteps in the living room and we all scrambled trying to pick up stuff and rushing to rake the carpet footprints up before he would come in the house and get upset. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I really like check lists. We used to have a magnetic white board on the fridge that had a list of chores to do and we would erase them when they were done. It kept us all on the same page and motivated us to get things done. I miss it, it got old and dirty-- definitely on the replace list. 😂
I made a list for my son and put it in a plastic sleeve so he can use a dry erase pen to cross off items, then wipe off the list at the end of the day.
Melissa thank you for this informative video. Have watched you FOR YEARS!!! Could you do a video or recommend on on the best microfiber cloth to use on our floors when washing. I have a problem with the cloth when wet or damp pulling with resistance and it is annoying....would like to also know when you launder them are you using baking sodia to launder and air dry. Thanks
I am looking for ideas to store towels once the cabinets under the sinks are full. I have them neatly filled with towels and washcloths. But I want to put the extra ones of both of them in or on something that isn’t tacky looking. My condo is very small and has no storage and the closets are small too. Just interested in ideas because I appreciate your style. Thanks 🙂
Biggest fan of your work!!! I've been thinking about starting small side hussle of cleaning windows- any recommendations on products and tools mi lady? Keep being the best cleaning educational channel!❤
I watched while folding laundry. I am going to vacuum our beds after I’m done! I’m always annoyed by the walls/baseboards/ceiling fans in my home because I never have time to clean them!
“Magically” brings back memories for me. Years ago when my kids were young teens/tweens, they would bring a drinks or food to their rooms which were upstairs. Outside there room was a desk where they would place them when they were done. 😮. I would naturally pick those up when I would see them and take them to the kitchen. They deemed it the “Magic Desk”, because their dishes would magically disappear.😂😂 I can laugh now but at least it wasn’t left in their rooms.
There's a RU-vid video about a guy declaring his girlfriend a missing person, worried she fell onto the magic coffee table. The male cop fully believes the magic table (where the mess he always left magically disappeared from) is where the girlfriend disappeared to. The female cop is looking at the two of them, incredulous. She knows the girlfriend got tired of cleaning up after the clueless dude.
Another great video and thank you. However, I can't find the listing for the brush to clean the canister of the Dyson vacuum. Can you supply please? Thank you.
I want to start cleaning houses as my job but not really sure where to start, how to price jobs, or what to get for a starter kit to clean other peoples homes. Thank you so much for your channel, I appreciate it.
Call up the house cleaning agencies in your area and ask for cleaning rates. Pretend you are getting your 3 bed/2 bath 1500sqft 2 level home cleaned. It will give you some ideas. There are deep cleans, maintenance cleans, and move out cleans. The first time you clean a client you need to charge for a deep clean as it will take you more time. Develop checklists of what is covered on a deep clean, routine clean, etc. Most clients have no idea what is needed so the checklist makes it transparent. Organize your cleaning tools well. Make a system. You can require your clients to pay a small fee for start up supplies that will be used only in their home such as microfiber cloths (Costco), toilet bowl brushes, etc. Good luck and remember to accept only cash or instant electronic payments to avoid being cheated. Payment just before cleaning. Also explain there is a cancellation charge if they don't cancel 1 week in advance. Cancellations cost you because you can't get your time back.
I met this lady who cleans the other day ...she said it's a $100 n 2 hr minimum n said that includes the bathroom and kitchen... anything else is extra...then I called a company n they told me they will do the kitchen... bathroom and 1 bedroom for $120...I'm gonna go with them...
What to use on Black granite? Also black piano? I hate streaks and see every glass etc mark after I cleaned. Love your tips. Now ordering your cleaning clothes. Cheap ones do not work. Thank you for making our cleaning easier.
Love most if your advise except for letting the stuff on your counters be swept off onto the floor! I keep a small brush and dust pan for this chore. This way I'm not stepping on gunk from the counters and making a bigger mess to clean up.🤗👍💖
Thank you for all you do! So much incredible gems! Question I have a huge open floor plan and my mop head is wayyyy to small, I have tried so many options and can't find the right solution! Please help what would you recommend to use, so it's not so time consuming?
I am having a pretty good time keeping my home clean. Using a lot of tips I got from clean my space. I am struggling with kids toys. I have a two year old and he will help clean up but sometimes it just gets too much for both of us. Then it stops me from cleaning the room because it takes time to pick up and tidy first. Is the only trick to just declutter?
I suggest rotating toys out - get a big tub and put away half the toys and in 3 months, swap,out some toys. I forget where I learned that trick but it makes things easier to pick up and when you bring out the toys they seem new again 😊.
I love essential oils but it made my cat & ferrets sick over a course of a couple of weeks, sighhhhhh... Since figuring that out, they are 100% better, but a note for anyone else to save on vet bills 💵😉
When I was younger, I use to care about the perfect carpet cut lines. Now that I'm over 60 and have major back and hips problems. I don't care if they are perfect as long as my area rugs are vacuumed.
Hi melisa, what brand is the vacuum you are using? The one you use to vacuum the floor and the bed. Is it 2 in 1 vacuum with different head set or is it different one?
Not me. I bought a broom from Dollar Tree. I sweep off the top of my baseboards with it. Then I cover it with a microfiber cloth held on with a Velcro cable tie. I run the side of that broom on the long flat parts of the baseboard. It works great for me but might not work in a smoker's home or someone who fries food (greasy residue).
I cleaned as I go but others don't, so I ended up cleaning all the time and I'm overwhelmed. When you have big family it's too much to keep things clean
I don't fold underwear, towels, sheets. I wash and rehang towels, clean sheets go right back on the bed. Underwear gets dumped in drawer. I save loads of time.
I was in my exercise bike watching your excellent video of tips. I’m going to search your videos for how to clean the micro fiber cloths…. I’m sure you have at least one
Hi Melisa I have a big problem. Ive been so busy caring for family that my kitchen walls have suffered. I have a build up of grease on my walls. They look gross. How can I clean them without taking the paint off the walls? Thanks so much
I clean very day because I have ocd and I vacuum my beds very week and with baking soda and water in the closets but some Lavender oil to it and it smells beautiful and so very clean but I wipe everything down the shelves and everything my organizers and then I put all that in the closet
I struggle with how to choose the proper type of vacuum. I would love to just have one type but currently I have three, a canister, an upright, and a stick. I have wood floor, carpet, and upholstery. What are your suggestions please?
