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We know how loved homemade cleaning product recipes are, and have put together 5 more amazing recipes for you to try. Enjoy making your own for dirt cheap!
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Natural stone cleaner (quartz, marble, granite)
Produce wash
Electronics cleaner
Linen spray
Bathroom scrub
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[@creeddecay]

Love your diy's thanks so much. I was a cleaning lady for years and have a couple of tricks, but you probably already know them 😉 but here they are if you don't. 1: I use pledge on all my stainless steel and hard plastic surfaces, keeps them clean, removes smudges and shines as well as prevents dust longer then without. 2: I fill a microwaveable bowl with water and 4 drops of dish detergent then microwave it for 5 minutes then just wipe away the grime inside. Note this does not work on convection microwaves. 3: I sprinkle baking soda on tubs and sinks even in the toilet then use a spray bottle filled with equal amounts of water to vinegar, this becomes a paste and works awesome with a sponge on tough jobs. Its similar to your diy but you dont have to worry about mixing on the spot. 4: I reuse my dryer sheets for dusting. They smell nice and still have enough cling to catch the dust. I even tried it on my swifter and viola I dust my floors. I just keep a small bag next to the dryer to toss them into it after a drying session. 5: I throw my used sponges into the dishwasher then reuse the ones I would have tossed for my bathroom and kitchen. 6: I soak my brushes and combs in water with 1/2 cup of ammonia and watch all the grime float away. Then thoroughly rinse. I use the chinese soup containers with lid for this and make sure to dispose of them when finished or rinse them thoroughly and keep a labeled container under my bathroom sink. Hope you can use my ideas. And thanks again. Jessica

[@icre8mylife]

Jose Saravia awesome ideas..thank you for sharing.

[@maryhinton4600]

I always watch your videos with a note pad next to me! Getting ready to get married and move out and I'm going to make sure I get in the habit of cleaning our new place right! Your move in cleaning video was so helpful!

[@johnconnerjr3797]

Morning! I'm a bachelor and these DIY products are a money saver and stuff my grandmother used and so did my mother.

[@PreppyEllievibes]

Oh my gosh the natural stone cleaner is LITERALLY the best cleaner I have ever used on my granite tops. Thank you so much.

[@cleanmyspace]

100%!!!

[@nataliecedeno6190]

I had a hard time removing grease from my kitchen (the fridge, oven, range, etc) I used vinegar with a few drops of dish soap...shake it well in a spray bottle. If the grease is deeply embedded I used steel wool and scrubbed it a bit; but not too much. Wipe with a cloth and my kitchen was bright white! After using that I would NEVER buy clorox spray again. The vinegar/dish soap mix is cheaper, way more effective and doesn't have a harsh smell nor am I using harsh chemicals.

[@lisastangenberger1940]

Your "all purpose cleaner". My absolute favorite!!

[@cleanmyspace]

Yay - love it!

[@Simoneln]

Melissa, I love your channel! but just a comment: when you mix vinegar and baking soda, with or without water, the acetic acid (that’s what makes vinegar sour) reacts with sodium bicarbonate (a compound that’s in baking soda) to form carbonic acid. It’s really a double replacement reaction. Carbonic acid is unstable, and it immediately falls apart into carbon dioxide and water (it’s a decomposition reaction). The bubbles you see from the reaction come from the carbon dioxide escaping the solution that is left. What’s left is a dilute solution of sodium acetate in water. In fact, it’s almost all WATER. The sodium acetate (which is a salt) may offer a tiny bit of grease-removing ability, but it’s not much. Probably not enough to really notice. At all. So, really, all you’re doing, when you combine baking soda and vinegar to make a cleaning agent, is cleaning with very neutralized water with just a teensy, tinsy amount of salt in it. Hope it helps.

[@Slimelover-sm4xc]

Simone L Wow your smart

[@santagonzalez4989]

Hi, how do you do your cleaning solution?

[@caroline10081]

According to this NPR report, washing fruits and vegetables in water is sufficient so Melissa's formula is ok. Perhaps it is even recommended for those without clean water as the resulting H2O is as bacateria free as the vinegar. www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14540742 I like the recipes from Clutterbug. For cleaning windows, I mix 2 cups water, 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/2 tsp dish detergent. Other than that, I use Clutterbug's recipes.

[@jelatinosa]

I always think this! wouldn't the alkaline baking soda and acidic vinegar just cancel each other out? it's basic chemistry!

[@rcole6679]

Yes, it IS basic chemistry, but most of us have either forgotten or were never educated on ph balance scales, so the fizz makes us think we’re making a nasty eating cleaning solution, when we’re not doing so at all! What is the best natural products we can mix to create a tough cleaning solution? I guess we should be mixing bases with bases, acids with acids or just using one acid or one base alone, huh? Any suggestions?

[@theflowerswhoknowme7]

Here is a list of some essential oils that are known to be toxic to cats: • Peppermint • Oregano • Clove • Sage • Citrus oils • Lavender • Melaleuca (tea tree oil) • Cinnamon (cassia) • Wintergreen • Thyme • Birch • Bergamot • Pine • Spruce • Any other oils containing phenols hope this helped :)

[@BunnyCareFree]

Those have all my favorites! Oh no :c It's a good thing all my wash is done scent free now because I used to use lavender detergent and tee tree oil dryer sheets lol! I guess I'll just stick with scent free(: Thanks for putting these here!

[@theflowerswhoknowme7]

No problem :D

[@moebius435]

That's quite a list! I knew about pine and lavender, but the rest is news to me. Folks with reptile pets should pay attention, because they are also vulnerable to some of these.

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for sharing this list - I also think it's a good topic of conversation to bring up the next time you visit your vet to get his or her take on it!

[@yohanlopez3569]

***** hey can the lemen spray be used for kid or can you swap out the vodca

[@gingergolden2543]

The bathroom scrub is a total game changer! I thought our tubs were cream colored but I did this mix on them, let it sit for about 30 minutes and then scrubbed like heck. It turns out... our tubs are actually white! 🤢 but now they are clean, and get this deep cleaning every so often.

[@cleanmyspace]

This week we share 5 more super simple homemade cleaners you can make at home!! #diy #cleaners #cleanmyspace

[@cleadbetter9911]

***** great video!! Do you have a diy for spot cleaning pet accidents from the carpet?? Thanks!

[@ceciletejedor-guillaume2574]

hi Melissa , thanks a lot for these new tips ! any difference between your 2 recipes for produce cleaning (the other one was with lemon juice?). Another question : please can you do a video about cleaning a car (in and out) ? warm hi from France !!!

[@ccm800]

Christine Taverna Get antiickypoo enzyme based spray. It is AMAZING and lasts forever.

[@marks6002]

Love the bed linens idea. Gotta go lavendar. Nothing's more soothing. I already use a little vinegar in distilled water on my laptop screen, but the rubbing alcohol sounds good. LOVE the bath paste. Gonna try this one ASAP!

[@drucillapeterson6564]

Clean My Space I love your DiY cleaners. However, you go to fast for me to write down the recipes.

[@owlislike]

Thanks for the recipes! My favorite dirty floor cleaner ( vinyl flooring) is Hot Water + White Vinegar + Dawn Soap. I used this on an absolutely gnarly floor that was not phased by a swiffer or Lysol spray. This cleaning mix cut through everything on that floor like it was just light dust...amazing.

[@sugarfootone]

I am in love with all of your homemade cleaning products. there's no overpowering odors. I don't get a head rush when I clean my sink and shower. I'm so glad I found you on KZbin. I've also ordered your microfiber cloths. I can't wait to get them.

[@Littleone89]

I just used the cream cleaner one on my tub. Oh my gosh! What a difference! It's all shiny and clean and was super easy to do! The only parts that were strenuous to clean, were the parts that I had to kind of stretch awkwardly to reach. Besides that, it was really easy, did most of the work for me, and smelled absolutely delightful! I don't clean too often because I have really sensitive allergies and when I use store-bought chemical-based cleaners like lysol and clorox, by the time I'm done cleaning, I'm a sneezing, sniffling, puffy-eyed mess! Sometimes I can't even get the full job done before I have to call it quits, but with this cleaner, I had absolutely no issues! And because part of it's base is my regular dishwashing liquid, it smells wonderful! Really, thank you so much for posting this video! You've given me a new view on cleaning and now I know that I can clean more often without all the stress and allergies that used to keep me away from the sponge before!

[@phillistoledo3641]

Love all your cleaning recipes. I also love baking soda and vinegar to clean, unclog and freshen all drains (usually once a month). I do love the lemon whole or peels with very hot water to freshen the garbage disposal and leave the kitchen smelling fresh. I love your videos.

[@cecileho1992]

Your all purpose cleaner is pure magic!

[@pattybrown8946]

I store my spices (various size jars - in alphabetic order) on several single turntables in my cabinet. Always readily available and at my fingertips!

[@mariavirginianadalinsieben5554]

These are great tips! Thanks! My favorite cleaner at home is not DIY but it is quite natural and old school and that is coconut laundry soap. It is hard to find and it comes in bars. It is great for any heavy duty work, such as greasy pans or stained white clothes. It works miracles and foams up really well. Something about the coconut oil makes everything whiter and shiner, without using any bleach. I learned this from my gradma who always used coconut soap to wash linens. After lathering them she left them in the sun for 15 min to boost up its power and then rinsed off. Perfect!

[@cleanmyspace]

Oooh does it smell like coconut?!?!?

[@denisegaliano6724]

I am very happy I found you. I have been a health nut from food to house for years and very new to youtube (dinosaur). lol. I love ur videos . I am an YoungLiving freak and it is nice to find other options to clean with. you are adorable and so easy to watch. just wanted to say thank u and any healthy fixes to help is sooooo appreciated.

[@tinav4jc]

Thanks for the tips Melissa 👍🏼my favorite glass cleaner is equal parts: water, vinegar and alcohol with a few drops of dish soap and peppermint essential oil. Alcohol helps it to dry quick and get a streak free shine while the dish soap coats the surface and keeps the surface cleaner longer.

[@ChildofAphrodite]

The one i use all the time is the multi-purpose cleaner then the disinfectant. Also I'm totaling trying out the produce wash and linen spray. Awesome recipes.

[@cleanmyspace]

Glad you love them!

[@coshgirlify]

I use 2 cups baking soda, 1/4-1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 tbs. dawn dish soap to form a paste. ( a few drops of essential oil can be added if you wish for smell) I use this paste in my cooled oven (electric) letting it sit for roughly 20-30 minutes. Gathering a bucket of warm water to rinse my sponge off as I clean. It works great for the slime grease build up inside the oven. But I will rinse throughout afterwards with some fresh warm water in a bucket and microfiber towel. That’s my personal method of getting inside the oven.

[@behindcloseddoorsministries]

This is so awesome great tips! 💜My favorite is the vege cleaner I hate the white film on my apples and cucumbers! Thank you for your channel!!😄

[@cccmv8059]

Any chance you can put these recipes in PDF format like you did with the other recipes?? I print it out and put it on my fridge for guests to learn about it too! Would be nice! Great video! ;D

[@debrahibbard9588]

I just found you the other day.... I LOVE,LOVE, LOVE all the tips! Inspiring me to work cleaning into my already busy schedule!

[@noemirodriguez8780]

God bless you, you really do a great job for being so young. Your amazing.

[@jizzosh1233]

I was telling a lady in her 70's about your channel. I love that she said "it's the new old way of cleaning". You should steal that. ;)

[@thepaperatelier.]

instead of dish soap I would use liquid castile soap

[@lizemuller7524]

Thank you for the tips it was a life saver I used the baking soda and dish soap in my bathroom and it worked like a charm

[@jillhalpin9208]

Lemon juice and baking soda are a perfect cleaning combination for hard water stains on shower glass and I have also used it to remove rust from my quartz countertops...

[@cleanmyspace]

YES - amazing combo! Lemon may be a little acidic for quartz though...just a little warning...

[@rebekahwhirleydewolf710]

Its actually a homemade stain remover for clothes that works better than any store bought i have ever tried on even set stains, to any sealable container mix 50% baking soda, 40% dawn dish soap and 10% hydrogen peroxide. You will have to restir it everytime you use it but place that on seriously any stain for an hr then rinse it out and wash and the stain will be gone. Repeat if necessary depending on age of stain and severity but it even gets rid of those yellow sweat stains on white shirts.

[@jaclynwhite102689]

Love this! Especially the cleaning produce since I eat so much of it. Thanks again!

[@kaidenlenz7259]

DIY febreeze is probably the fastest smelliest recipe out there you take hot water add some washing scent sprinkles and shake til dissolved !

[@janetmcginn907]

I remember the shopping bags show tested the produce wash (DIY and store bought), and water was the most effective. They even tested the fruit after each test

[@relaxingyourmindandbody3816]

I sprinkle baking soda on my flat top stove, then sone rubbing alcohol and scrub lightly. Does a wonderful job cleaning.

[@seanyoung3756]

best blender cleaner ever 1 lemon whole pith and every thing 1 lime whole and 1 and 1/2 cups water blend for 4-10 minutes pour in soutrage conationor then to clean blender placer 1/4 cup mix in it and 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 cups water blend for 30 seconds keeps pitcher clean shiny and beautiful . helps with blendtec and vitamix

[@Purplebutterflychic]

We keep butter in the cupboard too. Glad I'm not the only one lol. I love it on toast especially raisin toast. Love your channel I'm listening to it while decluttering my closet lol.

[@lisa1971ful]

the bathroom scrub works great. Thanks! Looking forward to using the electronics solution.

[@mydaughtermyworld]

Melissa whenever you're introducing essential oils into a cleaning solution you must use either a glass or aluminum bottle. Plastic will not keep the oil effective and it will leach out into the product.

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for that!

[@littlestredbutton]

Where do you buy glass spray bottles?

[@kimhefley1683]

little red buttons Amazon sells glass spray bottles. I am also purchasing amber finger tip spray bottles to put homemade poo spray in 😊. It preserves the life of the essential oils

[@killsobmeanie2300]

Kim Hefley If we're really concerned about green, safe, etc. Please don't support Amazon.

[@mjones1122]

I love using 1 c white vinegar with 1 c dish soap, microwave 1 minute, put into spray bottle, and use it to treat those scum laden showers. Leave it on for an hour and sponge off and rinse.

[@rebaseymour1810]

Spray kitchen sink with lemon juice. Sprinkle with baking soda. Then scrub it! Rinse sink well. Spray it the vinegar. Then dry it. To give it a like new shine: spray with orange or lemon oil. Rub/buff dry. Your sink will...."shine like the top of the Chrysler building" 😀

[@ashden1138]

Rebecca Seymour Lol Annie 😁

[@michellesunshinestar]

I met a vendor at the state fair selling essential oils today. I told her about you, so if you hear from somebody selling oils, its her. I kept her business card, I lost the fliers she was giving me, I did keep track of her card. But I signed up for the newsletter. I bought orange scented oil. She said that it wasn't technically organic, but it had all the properties. She was very nice. She has workshops and everything. Is $5 (US) a good price for oils? She had lavender but not vanilla. I already have a lavender spray for my bed for sleeping. I had a lot of fun today. But I really liked this person.

[@ladylucile15]

this video consists of two of my favorite things.... a clean house and saving money.... thanks cleaning diva will try all 5 tips

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks Lucile Vinson !

[@zarazen8110]

Honestly, these videos are so valuable and helpful. Thanks a lot for them. The kitchen is a beauty, especially the purple flowers in the pot, love it! 🌸

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks Zara Zen I am so glad you love them!!!

[@AmandaLovesOldFords]

Don't the baking soda and vinegar in the produce wash neutralize each other?

[@Simoneln]

yes, it's a chemical reaction! The acetic acid (that’s what makes vinegar sour) reacts with sodium bicarbonate (a compound that’s in baking soda) to form carbonic acid. It’s really a double replacement reaction. Carbonic acid is unstable, and it immediately falls apart into carbon dioxide and water (it’s a decomposition reaction). The bubbles you see from the reaction come from the carbon dioxide escaping the solution that is left. What’s left is a dilute solution of sodium acetate in water. In fact, it’s almost all water. The sodium acetate (which is a salt) may offer a tiny bit of grease-removing ability, but it’s not much. Probably not enough to really notice. At all. So, really, all you’re doing, when you combine baking soda and vinegar to make a cleaning agent, is cleaning with very neutralized water with just a teensy, tinsy amount of salt in it. I'll actually post it for Melissa to read, too. :)

[@jillsteele3350]

I use a cleaner made from equal parts isopropyl alcohol, white vinegar and water with 8-10 drops of pure lavender essential oil to clean my laminate floors. It does an amazingly job and leaves the whole house smelling awesome. I think it could be used on hardwood floors as well.

[@relaxingyourmindandbody3816]

I make my own window cleaner, bathroom cleaner, laundry soap, dryer sheets, bug spray and other things. I love essential oils!

[@arnoldoaguilar7449]

I just find your channel and I love all your videos. I learned so much about how to clean properly now that I live on my own. Thank you so much and greetings from Guadalajara, Mexico.

[@jebekeng]

Omg you Must do more of these vidios its so good they realy work thanks for the entertainment

[@cleanmyspace]

We try to get great videos out each and every week!

[@deborahmccray9841]

I love my homemade linen spray and have recently been using the vinegar dish detergent shower cleaner.

[@jillolsen50]

Another great and practical video. Just this week I was wondering about what I could use to clean the screens on a couple of my handheld devices so your timing is perfect! I'm also going to try the bathroom scrub, that sounds so simple, effective and nontoxic. Thanks!

[@cleanmyspace]

Amazing - thanks for the feedback Jill Olsen ! I love reading your comments each week :)

[@DarkBond]

White vinegar and water are always my go to...you can literally clean anything with it!

[@cleanmyspace]

Totally!

[@rebeccarobles3631]

Best yet! I like vinegar and Dawn for windows

[@colleenrobichaudmountzouro4517]

that bathroom scrub i use all the time! i just switched out the dish soap for dr. bronners.

[@aTimeAsThis]

I probably sound like a broken record, but after firing my maid service and needing to beef up my cleaning products, I'm using your green cleaning mixtures for mirrors, showers, and (my favorite) final disinfecting spray (alcohol and water). And I've incorporated "dwell time" all over my house! 💜 Patti

[@lizs4644]

I like industrial strength (30%) vinegar that I buy on Amazon, mixed with water in a big spray bottle to clean my stove top. It removes every bit of grease/oil and I think it may also disinfect at the same time. Started using this mixture during my pregnancy as I developed an extra strong aversion to greasy/oily stove top (weird pregnancy symptom). Of course this vinegar and water mixture can be used on glass, greasy (stainless steel) pans, counter tops, but I like it the best for the stove top, and hood over the stove. Gets that nasty grease!

[@livingdivanized]

Just thought of another one that I really like. For hand soap in the kitchen I mix regular liquid hand soap with Dawn (although any dish detergent would work). I don't have an exact measurement or ratio for doing this though. I'd guess it's probably about 3 parts hand soap to 1 part Dawn. I like this mixture for hand washing in the kitchen because it cuts through the various gunk (oil, meat etc) that you get on your hands while cooking but it doesn't dry out your hands like straight dish detergent does.

[@cleanmyspace]

Oh interesting blend there! Nice!

[@Sara-jc4xw]

DIY cleaners are always the bomb. Especially if they're safe :)

[@cleanmyspace]

YEAH!!

[@LaadeeV]

Speaking of Lazy Susan's, have you tried making your own? You use two pie plates from the dollar store, and a bag of marbles (also from the dollar store). Pour marbles in one pie plate, place second pie plate on top of marbles and voila! A homemade lazy susan.

[@topstitchgirl]

I wished I'd seen this video earlier, I will definitely do the the glass cleaner, I have 4 pairs of glasses and their almost always smudged when I pick up a pair, same for my laptop's screen. As for my produce cleaner, I keep it simple: I use a drop of dish soap that I either add to a water bath for my grapes II swish them around then let them soak for a few minutes) or to scrub my yellows or reds. Of course I rinse thoroughly afterwards. One request: I'd like to see a cleaning schedule. I think I recall you saying that you are working on one but if not, that is my request, like daily, weekly, monthly etc. I'm still following the one from another cleaning guru but I'd like to see what yours is, if you actually have one.

[@cleanmyspace]

Yes - we are working on that!

[@meritaholmes9582]

I love vinegar and dawn together to clean the bathtub. Rita

[@vivianp5962]

My diy is vinegar & water for disinfectant, shine, stains, etc. Best ever diy. Can even use it as a first aid. Digestion, strains, scratch's ( disinfect ),etc.

[@betrendybestylish4601]

HI Melissa, this was too good... I like the idea of bathroom cleaner which is ready to use any point of time... Bust must say... Lovely Kitchen....

[@cleanmyspace]

:D thank you!

[@innersoulflow]

thank-you so so much for the DIY bathroom cleaner... My tub is looking like new. Have a awesome day.

[@cleanmyspace]

I KNOW it is so amazing, right!! Hard to believe something so simple works THAT well!

[@suphiafilos]

when I have an oily stain on my clothes I put a little bit of dishwasher soap on the dry fabric, scrub a little bit and then I put it in the washing machine with other clothes. It works better than any other pre-wash treatment ^.^

[@ksouth14]

Where is your headboard from?! I'm in love 😍

[@SweetyHelen92]

You are making everyones life easier and less stressful... Your channel name should be the super cleaning expert mary poppins or something! :) I love knowing that your channel and videos are here even if I dont have time to watch, because is like a cleaning guide that I can come back to when I need to. At the moment I am trying to see if the diy product recipes that I have written down on my box of cleaning products belongs to one of your videos, because I am sure it does but I didnt writte the recipes quantities in an understandable way...

[@lelikenea2759]

Your videos have motivated me to clean the apartment so thank you so much cause it had made both my family and I happy (being clean i mean)

[@GraceCase]

I have watched a TON of your videos (because somehow youtube decided I needed to get serious about cleaning). Today is a holiday from work and, being inspired by you, I decided the ONE thing I was going to tackle was the bottom of my shower. I'm not kidding when I tell you I had just given up after trying EVERYTHING. Every commercial cleaner, every type of scrubber. Nothing took that grey grunge away. (Didn't realize that was my grunge. Thanks for enlightening me!) I was going to go with the dawn/vinegar method but I wanted to see what you used. Alas, you didn't use vinegar (yay, I'm down for not breathing that in if I don't have to!) Okay, I'm not going to say it's perfect. It's not. (Refer back to I'd given up.) If it stayed like this I'd be happy enough because I AM IN AWE of what dawn, baking soda, and a simple sponge has accomplished. The parts I'm not happy with I think I actually didn't scrub all that well. I think with a second application, I will be dancing in the shower! I am HOOKED! You now officially rock my world!

[@moebius435]

I am very skeptical of any combination of vinegar and baking soda. Unless you are looking for some quick foaming action, the resulting compound should be inert after the heat dissipates. Vinegar and baking soda each have unique cleaning properties, but the reaction destroys them. For glasses/electronics cleaning spray, I have been using 2 parts distilled water to 1 part rubbing alcohol with a single, tiny drop of all natural dish soap added. I believe the drop of dish soap adds just enough foaming action to the spray to make it work just like the store bought spray, and may help with removing grease/oil. Thanks for sharing the recipes, *****

[@cleanmyspace]

Good idea Moe Bius ! I don't know - I have had good results with the vinegar and baking soda cleaning combo but the logic is certainly interesting.

[@moebius435]

***** Any liquid will have similar physical cleaning effects to water. Vinegar is an acid, while baking soda is alkaline. Combining the two causes a foaming reaction which cancels both and results in an inert compound. I welcome corrections from real chemists, of course. Thanks again for the nice tips.

[@alienturtle1946]

Moe Bius I’m only a chemistry student, but here’s my guess: vinegar is usually pretty dilute, (~5%), so most often people add enough baking soda to neutralize all the vinegar, and have some baking soda leftover. So you’re not getting the cleaning properties of just water, but baking soda too, albeit less of it than if there were no vinegar.

[@Yaya-mg3op]

Thank you for your response!

[@frankiedoor515]

Vinegar and Dawn liquid amazing use it all the time

[@BrendaSHill]

Thank you, loving your channel. Just recently found it. You give such great motivational ideas for me to stay focused and get the cleaning done.

[@sophiedimitriadis3354]

I mix water, lemon, vinegar, baking soda and some lavender essenitial oil and I use this as an all purpose cleaner.

[@bethbrown5870]

HAVE BEEN USING ONE HALF RUBBING ALCOHOL WITH ONE HALF WATER WITH A SHOT OF PARSON'S AMONIA FOR MANY YEARS AND IT WORKS GREAT. I LIKE THE 90% ALCOHOL, DON'T KNOW IF IT IS REALLY ALOT BETTER, BUT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD. I OWNED A MOTEL FOR 15 YEARS AND IT WORKED GREAT ON WINDOWS, MIRRORS, TELEPHONES, DOOR KNOBS, AND COUNTERTOPS.

[@lisavg09]

How about you make a video on a DIY laundry soap, dishwasher soap and a DIY washing machine tub cleaner.

[@lylavemuru6248]

excellent

[@bobbyescamilla290]

hi Melissa my favorite clean products for carpet is some dollars tree awesome arpeggios detachable

[@Fruit_Mann]

Instead of buying windshield washer fluid i do this. Get a one gallon jug like a clean empty milk jug and lable it. Fill about 3/4 full all 8oz of 91% isopropyl alcohol so it won't freeze in the winter. Then a big squart of dish washing liquid. I use Dawn. You can add a few drops of food coloring if you wish but it's not needed. Shake a little and then add to your car or truck windshield washer Reservoir. This is so much cheaper to make than buying the stuff from the auto parts store or Walmart. I think it works better too.

[@devonjperry]

I wish I found you when I was a college freshman. You've made my cleaning experience so much easier and enjoyable. My place doesn't look or smell like dude anymore lol.

[@cleanmyspace]

I am so pleased to hear that! LOL - glad to hear you have rid that 'dude' smell!

[@jessiemallari1040]

Sure I'll try your recipe, thank you.

[@livingdivanized]

I think my favorite homemade cleaner is the one I make instead of buying Shout or other stain pre-treaters. It's really easy to make and if you use liquid laundry detergent you probably already have all three of the ingredients to make it. To make just mix 1 part water, 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 1 part liquid laundry detergent together in a spray bottle and gently swirl/shake to mix. I tend to give it a gentle shake before using it's not necessary though. To use spray the stain (I tend to be generous with it and thoroughly saturate the stain), work in (I use a dollar store electric toothbrush) and launder as normal. I haven't had a problem with it fading/bleaching the color of the stained area and it keeps well so I tend to make enough to fill the spray bottle. I don't know if it's safe for silk or if it could be used safely to treat now and wash later as some commercial stain removers can be.

[@cleanmyspace]

Great suggestion!

[@Kathleen67.]

I love this video! Also, I received the spray bottle; WOW, I had no idea I could really love a spray bottle! Thank you! I can hardly wait for my book to get here!

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

I've been using the same mix to clean monitors and TV's for years now. reminder. NEVER EVER touch a hot monitor with any kind of liquid, clean it when its been turned off for awhile. Good tips!

[@cleanmyspace]

Very good point!

[@fiza8301]

You really motivated me to deep clean everything in my house. Thanks Melissa. Just love your videos. :) :)

[@cleanmyspace]

Thank you Fiza - glad that I've motivated you!

[@doriswhite1348]

Have used your "formula" for cleaning produce many times, and really like it. However, I rinse with filtered water. Also I only cook with filtered water. Have no idea what might be in tap water here. Appreciate you!

[@tnridge]

you should have you're own TV show gal. Thanks for the tips.

[@cleanmyspace]

Aww, thanks Ridge97 ! Who knows!!

[@valerieeclectica647]

Love butter in the cupboard!!!

[@pinkpirate8538]

Thank you, I will have to try the electronics/glasses cleaner. I wonder if you have any tips for keeping your bathroom mirror fog free? and I love your spot cleaner for carpeits! It saves my life as that I live in a small apartment with a 2 year-old whom likes to smear things into the carpet and have an 8 month-old whom is trying to craw for the fist times so it's important for me to keep them clean! Thanks again! I feel like a dork, I got all happy the moment that my phone told me that you had posted a new video! lol :)

[@cleanmyspace]

I've tested the shaving cream trick and I haven't had great results with it. I don't have any other ideas for the fog as of yet, I will keep looking! Aww, so glad our videos get you that amped!!

[@stephanie17315]

Love the idea on cleaning the bathroom!!!

[@cleorosa2691]

Can u make a car cleaning video? Your videos are so innovative and motivating that I would love to see what u come up with for cleaning a car. Oh and organizing inside as well! Thanx!

[@kristen5169]

I had a “garage sale” for my items declutter items. Made a big sign indicating that everything was free. It all left. What a relief 😅

[@Lu.G.]

What a fun and informative video! I just use a dash of Dr. Bronner's (I use the lemon 'flavor') to clean my fruits/veggies and it works really well, but I will try your "wash"! Thanks! ♥

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks Lu G ! Mine is cheaper than Bronner's...

[@robinellison6708]

Thank you again for your DIY cleaning ideas.

[@dwig17]

I love your channel. Your videos have made my life easier but i would love to know what could i use to clean dried on grease stain/splatters on kitchen cabinets? Thanks again and keep the videos coming.

[@mrsteresa1999]

hi Melissa I'm curious to hear your ideas on natural safe cleaning of hardwood floors?

[@stellag1564]

Hi Melissa I think you should make a video on how to clean canvas shoes or shoes overall

[@pamelaflynn1129]

She did....cleanmyspace.com/clean-your-canvas-shoes-toms-keds/

[@sowmskamath]

My favorite.... I call it Melissa's magic potion...its dawn and water in spray bottle. I will try your new recipe of dawn + baking soda.

[@cleanmyspace]

Amazing!!

[@jlinux9000]

a few drops of Clove oil + Baking soda solution +(citronella oil) -> Non-Toxic Insect Repellent for cleaning, even safe for skin; Boiling cinnamon stick ->Clean the Air (Deodorizer)

[@livklemm3133]

Thank you sooo much for making this video!!! This will help a lot because the bathroom is my dreaded job soo ill be using this:)

[@LindsNW05]

My favorite homemade cleaner has to be the 50% vinegar and 50% dish detergent tub/tile cleaner/degreaser. I'm not sure how it works, but I put it on my faucets and within seconds they are shiny again. I'll have to try the bathroom scrub, I usually use the all purpose cleaner that you had on your last video to clean the bathroom, but that one I will have give it a try for the bathtub.

[@cleanmyspace]

It's really amazing, isn't it!