7 Secrets of Professional Cleaners!

In this video, Melissa Maker shares some cleaning tips from professional cleaners - the little secrets / cleaning hacks that the professionals use each day to save time while cleaning! Buckle up for some real cleaning motivation!
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[@beverlyrembold8516]

I’ve fallen into a really bad depression after losing my mother in a horrible car accident & I’ve let my house get so out of control. You help me so much!! I need all of the advice I can get.

[@tommya1366]

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I’m sure you’re mother is in a better place now though.

[@cleanmyspace]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, Beverly. It's going to take time, but I believe you'll get your house back under control, keep going :)

[@smilesandbestwishes8597]

How awful! Sending healthy happy vibes. Moment by moment, day by day. 《 HUGS》

[@jaimib.4368]

I’m so sorry Beverly ♥️

[@beverlyrembold8516]

Changing my Life Tarr thank you for your sweet words especially to a total stranger ❤️🙏🏼

[@wendlingk2702]

As a former hotelier, I would recommend that if anyone has any particular cleanliness requests, you can always call the hotel ahead of check-in to make that request. We once had a recurring guest that we knew was huge about cleanliness so I made sure his carpet was shampooed the day before and I had a new shower curtain installed in his blocked room. Hotel cleaning staff DO work hard for you. If you had a cleanliness issue in your room, it’s likely that’s a top down issue. Leave a tip on the nightstand with a note if you can!

[@rachelsweets]

Thank you

[@moustacheandnisi]

Oh that's a great tip, thank you so much!

[@missmartpants2269]

Yes, they enjoy notes and tips.

[@glendawoodward8750]

All linens should be replaced for each new guest. Floors and lavs need to be sanitized. At the very least.

[@vivianp5962]

We always leave a tip & note. If theres a good job done.

[@patrickwall8517]

I worked my way through college as a cleaning professional and we did it the same way she described. One important tip about pretreating is to be sure to not let liquid cleaners dry. If they dry it can make the dirt even harder to remove.

[@morgan4474]

I would add: I prioritize bathrooms and kitchens because of germs, so I do those rooms first unless client specifies something else is more important. I always tried to get the main things done and then get an "extra" done each time (something like the windowsills or the baseboards, etc.). I dust before cleaning floors since gravity will make some dust fall on the floor. With bathrooms I start with mirrors and end with toilets (cleanest to dirtiest). It makes the towel last longer.

[@brendatate8986]

I know it’s sounds crazy but I know that most housekeeping staff work really hard. Before we leave the hotel we are staying at I always 1- Pick up all the trash in all the trash cans and put it all in one. 2-I take all the towels & washcloths we used and drop them in the bathtub.3- I wipe everything down before we leave. I’m definitely OCD about it but I know every little bit helps. I just try to respect the area in which I stayed. If our housekeepers are good and have cleaned our room well I always leave them a tip.

[@Jenniferslife01]

I always try to put all the trash in one trash can if possible. I always pile up all the dirty towels to make it easier for them

[@Oceans1974]

You are not alone. I do the same. I try to leave the room as clean as we got it when we checked in.

[@MsPants1632]

I do the same!!! I also pile the dishes and trash after we eat at s restaurant and try to tidy the table as best I can. I may have OCD? Lol 😉

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

I do all those things, too, and i strip the beds!! I always take all of my trash home with me, whether I'm staying in a hotel, at a friend's or in a holiday cottage. No idea why, i just always have done.

[@alexiss680]

I do too! It is the least I can do to make the maud’s day alittle easier!

[@bettyhouk8727]

Beverly Rembold, My husband of 60 years passed away 5 years ago ! I was in a depressed state also my house and yard has been so let go I am truly ashamed for anyone to visit me! To make matters worse ,I have become a hoarder and addicted to buying “stuff” from the Goodwill ! I feel I am living in a storage unit ! The odd thing about this phenomenon is as I was just letting things go and buying “stuff” I didn’t need I knew in “back of my mind “ that I was out of control but felt joy when I was doing this crazy thing ! It’s been 5 years since my husband pass-away . I am happy to say I am beginning to get a grip on my self and have been cleaning and getting rid of “stuff” ! I haven’t been 100% on staying with this cleaning and purging but I am making progress ! Clean my space has helped me also ! For the most part to wake up out of my grief and see how I was sinking lower into that black abyss ! I know your pain of loss of one who is the most precious one our mothers,yes there are others who are as dear to us ,but mothers and children leave a space in our heart and soul that is always empty ! Blessed Be , and may the light of a mothers love fill your life with warmth and peace !👍💕🌹🦋🌈👵🏻🐶😺

[@beverlyrembold8516]

Betty Houk thank you so much for sharing your story with me and everyone. That’s exactly how I’ve allowed my home to get. Just packed with things that I really don’t need but I also have some of my mothers beautiful furniture I really want to incorporate into my home & her mother’s furniture so I’ve got to get myself out of this deep funk like you said you feel like you’re in an abyss! But this lady does help me & does give me inspiration and everyone’s precious words and time. Thank you Mrs Houk. I am sorry for your loss, I can hardly imagine how hard it is to lose a spouse after so many years of being together. Yes it’s very hard to lose your mother especially so unexpected & my heart is very heavy & sad and my house shows that. I’m trying to get it back together like normal folks, if there’s such a thing as “normal”. I used to keep my house perfectly clean used to wash every dish after dinner before even sitting down, now my husband and my 8yo are lucky to get a pb&j or some hamburgers helper around here but thankfully my husband has been fairly understanding, as understanding as one can be when they’re not hurting like we are. Ty again and again for your msg and sweet words ❤️🙏🏼

[@susanpiscitello]

Can you share more of those "every 4th time" tasks? Those are probably things we regular folks never think to clean, but should 'occasionally'.

[@tamberlinferguson4156]

I used to be a hotel housekeeper and where I worked they had a whole a to z routine and we had to spray down everything because you never know who or what was in that room. The a to z routine has taught me alot!

[@ItCantRainForever2]

I started working at a cleaning company for cleaning businesses a year ago. I'm trying to kick it up a notch. Love your videos. I consider you "the" cleaning expert. Thanks for all your cleaning wisdom. Lol My favorite cleaning staples are Hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and vinegar. My friends make fun of me but they don't realize how toxic all the fumes are.

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

What strength of peroxide do you use? Just 3%? And what is it good to use to clean? The only cleaning experience I have is using extra strong peroxide to clean my used reptile rack. There are things reptiles can catch from other reptiles. So I had to use something strong to make sure it was safe.

[@holidayholly7446]

A maid I know found $500 dollars in a hotel Bible. She turned it in, but no one claimed it, so in a couple months, it was hers.

[@Anna133199]

Imagine being so weatlhy that you don't miss $500! :O

[@supersarah5673]

@@Anna133199 maybe the man/woman left it there for whoever found it

[@lindy4justice]

Hi Melissa!- Random tip - I found out recently on KZbin there's a classical music playlist for sleeping , working , studying etc. and it helps keep me motivated longer to clean . It's relaxing yet lively enough and doesn't distract me as much as regular music 😀👍

[@mikeandsues2752]

Can you share it with us please? Thanks.

[@lindy4justice]

@@mikeandsues2752 Yes!- Halidonmusic is the channel, I love it ..

[@BuuWaterloo]

My health failed me two years ago and haven't been able to get back on my feet yet but my home is an absolute mess and that makes me feel overwhelmed, and I give up shortly after I start cleaning. Just doing a quick clean is not helping cause there's dust in everywhere and my allergies are getting worse. Thank god I found this channel and hopefully I'll clean fast and well. Thank you so much for your help, honestly.

[@joannecornish6529]

Hi Melissa, my Mum use to be a motel cleaner. She use to start with soaking the bathroom with cleaner's, strip the bed, dust, vacuum the mattress remake the bed and finish with the bathroom. Definitely first was clear any rubbish. 😊

[@skyeangel61]

Can you do a video cleaning and explaining how to clean a really dirty house ? Kind of like a hoarders house ? Have you ever done that? I would love to see that. TFS

[@ricky5538]

Allocate 1 room to throw all your junk into and throw ALL the stuff of the house into that 1 room for now ! Secondly empty all your drawers upside down on a newspaper or something and only put back what you need. Thirdly use labels on each draw so there's a proper place for everything including your cleaning products in the laundry. When you have a place for everything, you find everything quickly and it stops you buying double spray and wipe etc.

[@merceliabecerra6009]

Burn it down

[@Kevnadian]

Look into the "konmari" method of decluttering, once decluttered begin clean. A good quality vaccum with multiple attachments (and crevice attachments) makes a huge help. Start with the main bedroom and go one room at a time. Go at your own pace do not try and tackle everything all at once. Oh and also a home use upholstery cleaner and steam cleaner can help tons as well. (Amazon often has the best deals)

[@helpmetosleep]

@Ayce McGrath it pays to seek help from multiple sources, therapy, support groups, & getting your life to a healthier place

[@ilovegod7772]

throw everything away if "Planning on" giving it away or selling stuff does not go any further than ...planning. throw i away. be emotionaless.

[@PahlaB]

Having a plan is SO important, and the thing I forget most often!

[@jacksonohno]

Coming from a mostly commercial cleaning background and a little residential cleaning background, we clean bars - mostly, offices, and I often pick up residential myself. And coming and watching these I realize I know them but still great to have these steps for new employees we have on. Thank you.

[@kristenperez2291]

I pretreated my bathroom yesterday. Its still waiting on me. Lol

[@karenswidzinski6071]

LOL!

[@amandarhollynce4286]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@charlotteswirski325]

This is me "ill just use the other bathroom" 😂😂

[@ilovegod7772]

yes yes im always pretreating.

[@tiffanymichelle3130]

LOL!! Good one!!!

[@pamelag2036]

Would love more content on using nontoxic cleaning products

[@cathleenhathaway6087]

Pamela G she has a few videos on non toxic cleaning already. u jst have to go to her channel.

[@jennyjenjen82]

Cathleen H can’t seem to find her

[@socalmary1]

jennifer h search youtube, “Clean my space”

[@gabbicoalman4212]

I loved that you said you hated cleaning, this is what growth looks like. 🎉

[@missmartpants2269]

I was a hotel housekeeper once, its hard and I'm not good at moving that fast. You are a blessing

[@kjperez83]

Yes please! Make a hotel cleaning video I'm very interested in that, as I stand hotels often. Thanks again for sharing all your tips!

[@rachelperese777]

I'm so grateful that your sharing tips and advice on cleaning. I've started a cleaning business with my sister and I've just been going with your KZbin videos and I'll tell you now, it has saved me, time, money and efforts. Thank you!!!

[@kbstrong429]

You speak very clear and explain very well. Thanks for the great interesting way you go into depth and not off the subject I can keep watching! Good job! (:

[@kathydodge7354]

We absolutely love you and Chad we listen to you everyday while we are driving or at appt. We listen..and at home we watch your videos I think your amazing. Thank you kathy and denise .

[@BryanRamiro]

Two years ago I was starting my journey as a professional cleaner on Turno and found this video. Today I was looking some random cleaning videos and found it again, and here I am, with much more years' experience and a bigger cleaning business to take care of...

[@michelleaufdengarten9597]

As a hotelier, maintaining room cleanliness can be a challenge. There are wonderful systems and tools in place, but it ultimately comes down to the quality of your staff.

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

The last room I stayed in had dirt around the doors...and what turned out to be paint spots on the back of the toilet. They were kinda brownish red and I was worried it was blood. I got cleaning wipes from my family member who lived nearby. I probably should have asked someone who worked there to clean it for me. But I was too shy for that. I felt gross staying in that room but it was a small town and there wasn't too many choices on where to stay!

[@catsordogs_lh]

As an Executive Housekeeper of a popular Hotel chain, I know all too well about how one single hair can RUIN an otherwise stellar cleaning job! Too relatable!! 😂

[@2plus2by2]

We are in the process of preparing my father in law's house for sale. He had let it get a little past it's prime and when he still went there over the last few years, even though he was living with us, it just never got cleaned. We had just removed all of the kitchen cabinet doors to clean and repaint and I was not looking forward to cleaning the grease off of the cabinets, but that video popped up and told me to use an enzyme cleaner - it worked. I then had to tackle a stove that was coated with cooking splatter, so I did a search of your videos and found some suggestions - it took some time and a bit of elbow grease, but it worked. We now need to clean all of the walls to prep for repair and paint, so I'm about to dive in looking for some more help. I always seem to be able to find what I need BEFORE I make a misstep, or an unnecessary investment. Thanks!

[@thirstbuster78]

Could you do a video on how to be a good cleaning service customer? I don't want to go clean before the maid comes, but I don't want to be a terrible customer either. Whats the happy medium?

[@holidayholly7446]

One thing is to keep the chit-chat down and don't stand over someone's shoulder. Of course you should check on them from time to time.

[@LookingupinJA]

What I do is to make sure dirty clothes and towels are in the laundry basket where they belong ... and that anything that is out of place is in place so that the cleaner focuses on just cleaning .. hope that helps

[@crystalglopez91623]

I think the biggest thing for me as a house cleaner myself is that I need my clients to put away their children’s toys. Putting away toys takes time away. Also make sure you put away all your underwear..

[@Anlbe1]

Is really like to know this too! I try to tidy as much as possible and generally I’ll put bleach or a tablet down the loos but I’d love some other tips

[@nicolelester2417]

Dunning-Kruger as a cleaner, my biggest pet peeve is when people leave their kitchen counter covered in tons of crap or leave a sink full of dishes that I have to work around (my service doesn’t include doing the dishes) AND when someone’s bedroom floor is covered in clothes that I have to pick up before I vacuum. I always miss something and suck up a sock 😅

[@doh2934]

My daughter use to clean hotel rooms in New Mexico in an elite [expensive] hotel and she reports that housekeeping often just wipes the glasses down with the same cloth they do everything else with. This is instead of changing to a new, clean glass. Of course my daughter did not do this; :). A lot of hotels use plastic cups now but with the efforts to reduce plastic, I can see glass coming back into vogue in hotels. I for one, would like to know I have a glass that went through the dishwasher.

[@traceycosta9196]

As always, love love love you're videos (from Australia)💕💕

[@cobwebafternoon3737]

This past winter we went to universal studios and stayed at a budget friendly newer hotel. They use white duvet covers as the bedspreads. I love this much better than the funky colored bedspreads that rarely get washed. I always check bedding for wrinkle spots, hair, etc before crawling into bed. Sometimes I bring my own pillowcases from home. I bring disinfectant wipes for doorknobs, buttons and surfaces, a ziploc bag for over the remote. I never use the glasses or coffeemaker. I've heard too many horror stories over the years!

[@sarinirangedera7476]

so helpful thankyou

[@chocolatefudge5263]

You're very inspiring thank you

[@tesson8969]

Because of a video you did awhile ago, I check the bed for bed bugs. So far I haven’t found any - whew! Love your videos and the DIY cleaning products. That’s all I use now. Thanks

[@indielyric]

you're so smart and good at what you do!

[@tammymccarthy1204]

I totally agree with the safety first. I have had a lot of chemical burns due to not being cautious!! I have learned a big lesson .

[@xena496]

I love ur cleaning tip the 3 wave system and I got my friend hooked to watch ur videos and cleaning

[@kittyrichardson68]

Thank you will be looking for more videos.

[@lisaguerrero1671]

Great video! Yes, I have been shocked to see hair in a hotel room- just the thought of that ruins my stay and oh my friend always checks the ac screen if it’s dirty, she’ll say to manager clean it or I’ll clean it with a discount on my stay!:) Thanks for all you do!

[@teresamontenegro220]

Thank you!!!☺☺☺

[@vshirese7065]

This Chanel helps me so much, I'm cleaning my parents entire house and there are many things that you've taught me.

[@dcrambishwasray8765]

Outstanding video

[@debygiannioti4271]

Thanks do much for sharing you used to hate cleaning. It gave me do much inspiration and hope and ... dare I say... determination!!!

[@stellamantikou4978]

Hey Melissa and team! Thanks again for a great video! About the hotel questions: 1) How often do hotels REALLY wash the linens and flip the mattresses? 2) Do hotels use disInfectant products in the daily bathroom cleaning? I personally always carry a small bottle of disinfectant in my bag in order to clean the toilet seat and every handle in the room, especially because I usually travel with kids. Other than that, I have some more.. personal cleaning issues: 1) How do you clean bamboo/wicker things, like the sushi mat-roller, lawn chairs and bags? I am afraid to use water more than I do (wet cloths), but with sticky rice, spilled drinks and tons of dust and mud respectively they are truly a cleaning nightmare for me. 2) Speaking of professional cleaning, is there a way to clean built up on laminated floors in depth? Our office floor is constantly dirty, even though in first appearance doesn't look so! There is a daily cleaning service who mops the floors, but whenever something needs to be cleaned up off the floor (i.e. spilled water/ coffee etc) the used napkins end up being really filthy! I even tried cleaning a part of my desk floor, soaking it in hot water and soap and scrubbing with a sponge one day, just to check if there could be done, and even then, there wasn't much improvement! It is quite annoying actually! Is there a cleaning product (brush, soap etc) or technique that can improve this? (mind you, the personnel the cleaning company employs is limited and overworked...I am dusting my desk and cupboards weekly, due to it...The lady that cleans our offices is amazing but has a lot to do, so I try to help doing my part....) Thank you for your time reading this, and of course for your amazing videos and work!

[@lanellehatcher561]

What is really killing me here is that you just posted this video 2 days ago and already have over 43,000 views! How awesome! I have several books on cleaning my home but your ideas are certainly very good. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@amberl7729]

Can you make a cleaning hack video for people with physical disabilities or mobile limits such as in wheelchair or problems bedding over ect.?

[@amitalati5741]

She would have to consult on a professional. But I’m sure it’s on her mind.

[@vivianp5962]

Yep, my cousin needs this . shes paralyzed fron the chest down and limited mobility in her hands.

[@thrivinglittles]

Randomly came across this and taking it as a universal sign to get CLEANING! Inspired by you and channel!

[@rachelscott9659]

I enjoy your videos so much. I’ve learned so much from you. Always so excited when you post a new video also I’ve looked everywhere for your book and haven’t found it anywhere

[@nolanmullen8525]

Melissa, I bought your book a few weeks ago! I was in the middle of reading it when I got the notification for your video 😂 your book is amazing by the way 👍👍

[@cleanmyspace]

So happy to hear you're enjoying Nolan - thanks very much!

[@MarielaMerino]

great tips! love your channel you inspire me to keep creating content 👍👍👍

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching!

[@samantham1346]

Oh man, hotel rooms always set off my ick factor. After having kids (who touch everything!) I started bringing Lysol wipes with me and doing a quick wipe down in the hotel room when we arrived. Usually the light switches, remotes, surfaces, sink faucet handles, and toilet seat. Only takes me a minute, but makes me feel much better. Oh, and I always remove the comforter from the end of the bed and set it aside. That thing is nasty. 😩😂 Last hotel tip, keep your suitcase off the floor on a luggage rack or hard surface like the dresser or desk if possible to decrease chances of bringing home bed bugs. 👍 Hotel horror story-went into the room and found a women’s bra hanging from the door handle. 🤮

[@vivianp5962]

We went to Disney. And stayed at a 4 star hotl on site and found a pair of guys wet underwear between the bathroom shower curtain and liner. Eeeewwwww.

[@BunnyDaysBrittany]

Those are your hotel horror stories? Lmao. Not bad at all. My MIL started drying herself off after a shower in her hotel room and realized half way done that there was poo smeared on the towel. POO.

[@natalieherak7456]

@@BunnyDaysBrittany could have been her poo, skid marks do happen without you noticing 😂

[@cleanmyspace]

What are your hotel nightmare stories?

[@amyt8475]

Hair left in the shower is always gross! 😖 Once you see that doesn't matter how clean everything else it doesn't feel clean 😵

[@priusa8113]

Dust under the bed! By the way Melissa, does your staff vacuum and mop under the bed? What’s the name of your cleaning business? I might move to Toronto! Do you do other cities other than Toronto? Thanks:)

[@mariabontrager6622]

I had the same experience with the black curly hairs in the bed and on the bathroom floor, we asked for a different room, just couldn't do it. I've always wondered how often the blankets and curtains get washed but especially blankets and if the shower and bathroom floor get washed after every stay. Also things like doorknobs and shampooing carpets.

[@ktrudy1]

Love ur vids. Always looking for ways to clean. 😍😘

[@jsjh98]

Totally love your channel♡♡♡♡

[@lindamorris6602]

Looking amazing! Love the tips...and the outfit 😉

[@marloann4]

Love videos like this

[@Youngmom68]

I made your all purpose cleaner and it works great, even on my stainless appliances!

[@shesnotsleeping6404]

I am a new subbie and I am loving your videos. It warmed my heart to hear you say you were a "slob" (lol) prior to starting your cleaning business and know you are an aficionado on cleaning. I do not love/like to clean but I would like to become a clean "freak" your testiminy means there is hope for me

[@lhs1221]

You are a gem for sharing all your valuable tips! Hotel? Same thing about the umm, hair. I try to keep the kids off the bed spreads because I heard they don’t get cleaned very often. :(

[@ano070602]

I have a cart with wheels that has all the cleaning products and tools I need to do my whole house. I have found that command hooks work well to hang tools with handles. I also used small baskets for smaller items.

[@catherinec4747]

Im a Cleaning company owner myself, I love your videos very good. Keep it up

[@cltinturkey]

Very useful video. Thanks! I'd like to see several hotel videos. One on how a room is typically cleaned. Another on simple precautions we can take in a hotel (don't ever use drinking glasses, put remotes in a baggie, etc) for every stay. A third on how to check for bedbugs and key precautions we should take before unpacking anything. If you're really game, I'd also love to see a video on steps we can take when staying in a hostel (shared bedroom and bath) to avoid germs. Happy travels!

[@brendarose3941]

After working for a family cleaning company I know I know how to “clean.” But I feel like I have learned how to clean more efficiently and effectively. I wish I had your insight at that time. Thanks!

[@clairestory1583]

New to your chanel and I love it! Thanks

[@dcrambishwasray8765]

Thank s for so nice video

[@donnagreulich2378]

Cleaning house is great therapy for processing sadness, and many other feelings. When feeling sad becomes too much, try to distract yourself if possible with a good book on tape, and try to get lost in someone else's story and keep on cleaning. It helped me a .. a little bit.

[@Taureanfitness]

I love you & your videos the best out of any other cleaning channel. You are smart, well spoken, have a wonderful personality & good deliverance, & make quality helpful videos. I appreciate your professionalism compared to many others. I started a side cleaning his for extra cash. I used to think I was such an awesome cleaner but after watching countless hours of videos I realized just how much I didn't know. Do you still offer training courses?

[@user-ci5si8jz5h]

Great tips

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks! I'll take that as a compliment to my advice-giving skills!

[@sunuman4454]

Enjoyed this. Good vid. Xxxxxx.

[@prettylittleinvestor]

The best tip that I have ever gotten from yur channel is having cleaning toothbrush 👍 I have very expensive wreaths that I clean gently with the cleaning toothbrush, like just removing dust with warm soapy water … but then I also clean other small detailed areas with the toothbrush. It’s just handy 👍👍💡💡

[@SociallyAwkwardMotherhood]

Hotel story: I was night audit and we had a room where a guest was staying with their dog. Though they requested a spot near the door to let Fido out regularly, it became clear a few days in, Fido was not being let out. The guest was evicted, and the room was trashed. Not even housekeeping would take care of it. I bundled up, and got to work. I bagged all the trash (3 bags), stripped all linens, and took a broom and dustpan in to tackle the... 💩. Four hours of overnight work later, the room was ready for ozone and a looooong treatment of odors, but housekeeping didn’t have to do the nasty dirty.

[@AmyAllways]

You are a superstar and deserve 10 medals!!

[@garlicgirl3149]

This why hotels started accepting dogs! How is the clean up? I see how people in my neighborhood let their dogs poo anywhere and not pick it up.

[@Rubiastraify]

After watching a few episodes of *Hotel Impossible*, I now inspect my hotel room like Anthony does (without ripping things down...) & always bring my UV flashlight! Great tips! Another is to always work from top to bottom, so that any stuff from top cleaning falls to the floor. Obvious, I know, but you'd be surprised...!

[@hannahjanatsch4541]

Love your videos! I have always wondered how hotels clean rooms and when do they deep clean?

[@wandarichardson4213]

Hotels are suppose to deep clean a room after every check out.

[@nicole5979]

I really enjoy your videos! Regarding hotels: when we stay multiple consecutive nights in a hotel, we usually hang a “do not disturb” tag on the doorknob for the entire stay. Does that help the cleaning staff, so they have one less room to clean for a few days, or does it make their jobs more difficult when they have a dirtier-than-usual room to power through at the end of our stay? Also, I always wonder if cleaning staff is treated well and paid a living wage. I am more likely to stay in a hotel where I know employees are valued.

[@AussieCleaningMamma]

Just what i needed babe ❤ once again you came through with the goods 👌 BIG ❤❤❤ LOVE FROM A SMALL KZbinR 🙋‍♀️

[@Scripter48]

SPEECHLESS!!! Thank you!!

[@stephaniesmith91ss]

Great video! I've been a housekeeper for 6 years. Lol it was so hard to learn these things bc I was so detailed oriented. My worst hotel experience would be bed beds.. they kept biting me and it was horrible.

[@MrsFooshay]

I am definitely a cleaning product junkie. I love cleaning and I can't help it

[@pac2840]

Come on over to my house!

[@meriemali5068]

Ur so lucky.

[@Penelope222]

I’ve never had a hotel horror story until two weeks ago. Dishwasher was full of MOULD. Non-smoking room smelt of smoke. What would have been amazing floor to ceiling windows were covered in smudges and fingerprints. Asked for a new room, only to into find a used breastpad on the floor. Needless to say we grabbed our suitcases and walked five blocks at 10pm to a different hotel.

[@Nan-59]

Penelope Smith I sure hope you got a refund!!!

[@adriataylor7534]

pre-treating you've talked about, i kind of do the same thing. i work cleaning at a farm house and one thing i do is i do is a pre-clean. i remove things from the island and put on the Peninsula. and i also pick up items on the peninsula on the kitchen table til after i am finished cleaning that space. i rinse the dishes and get ready for washing and rinse the food out of the sink. and then i start cleaning, i wash the dishes. i then clean the stove top & counter top (the island) and then put everything that goes there goes back. i also do that too when i am working, clean first where it is a priority and then just touch up in areas where it is not a priority. and i am a very fast worker, i can get a lot done in a short amount of time. i can go from the kitchen to the sun room to the living room in one day. and i always make sure i sweep the garage floor and steps before starting the actual clean, that is the fastest way dirt gets into the house and your just making more work for yourself.

[@TheScentedEssence]

Thank you for your videos they are very helpful and informative :))) would love to see a video on area rug cleaning (without having to take to a car wash as ours is quite big) .... we have a young puppy and he has left a couple of unpleasant odors on our rug recently ...we normally scrub and then use baking soda for the Odor and then vacuum up after a couple hours which works fairly well but wondered if there were any other tips or tricks for this :))) thank you very much.

[@JRR31984]

Don't doubt that the hotel you visited knew who you were (Clean My Space) and that you were coming, but either way-- I would love to see Clean My Space do a video mocking/ doing what hotels do to clean. Hotels (in general) sure do a job. The kind of work that makes you want to be at a hotel. :)

[@Alexwalker210]

For the most part I use a 2 wave system (as I don’t usually clean my place I clean buildings and do move out cleans) so it’s mostly the wiping portion then floors. Our standards for the 6 buildings and clean suites in and the 4 I do halls for are extremely high so I have to stay on my toes and make sure I do the best job I can to keep said job. That’s the reason I adopted the 3 wave system and made it 2 for my needs.

[@kennyarbieto9969]

Oh wow

[@beverlyrembold8516]

If you ever get to a point where you would want to film how successful you & your business is, I would be a wonderful Guinea pig haha!! Or rather my house would be! I desperately need organization & storage ideas. Congratulations on having a wonderful business & being so successful!!

[@smartypants3209]

Me too

[@kritikitti3868]

Bathrooms stay much cleaner when there are NO MEN INVOLVED😁. Love that chair in the background.

[@MsPants1632]

Ann Brown 🤣🤣 That’s definitely true!! And especially younger boys! Ask me how I know 🤪

[@bookmouse770]

Only one, but he leaves a mess.

[@croccatcher]

I 100% agree with you 😂😂😂

[@billscott5878]

Lol I am 27 and I am a professional cleaner and I am a male. Everything I do shines. Working since 18. Most of the girls that tried to work with my team failed.

[@kdogmich15]

I'd add that public restrooms are an exception. In that instance men's bathrooms are usually cleaner.

[@shelbystrickland3466]

lol when you mentioned baseboards, you reminded me of my friend who literally wont wipe hers down, she just grabs paint and a brush and goes over them with a light layer of paint! haha

[@amandaingraham3244]

When I was in college, I worked at the front desk for a hotel and sometimes, on really busy days, we would do a first wave ahead of housekeeping to make their jobs go a little faster so we could get rooms turned over quickly. Our job was just to clear out trash and strip beds, and let me tell you, I lost faith in humanity a little bit every time I saw a room that had been totally trashed. It was may more common than you might expect. I can't speak for a full-time hotel housekeeper, but I think they likely appreciate someone who simply puts away their own trash and piles their own towels more than you can imagine. Ever since then, I try to leave my hotel room in a reasonably clean state.

[@marageula9804]

Mara Geula My mother worked for a really popular, high end chain of hotels, beginning as a housekeeper and ultimately as a general manager of two different chains. As a housekeeper, she told me it was common practice to take the toilet bowl brush (from room to room) and use it not only to clean the toilet, but to scrub the tubs, as well! I told her that was gross. It is how she was taught to save time instead of having to use a different cleaning tool for the tub, plus, she said the brush goes into a bleach solution. Also, the drinking glasses, in the bathroom are never taken and washed. Instead, the are sprayed with glass cleaner, wiped and put back. You would be better off using the wrapped disposable cups from the ice bucket tray. Speaking of the ice bucket, it is never sanitized, just rinsed if vomit is in it (yes!), So wash it yourself, then use the liner. Finally, the sheets and bedding, my mother was taught to use the "sight" test. Meaning, if there is no obvious stain, just remake the bed, even with different patrons! My mother said she drew the line there. Now, it was different for a person staying for several days, the bedding wasn't changed without stains unless requested. So... Gross

[@flynn1a]

Back in the 70s I was a maid at a Sheraton hotel for a year. In that whole year, the bedspreads and blankets were cleaned ONCE!

[@typicalbooks]

My hotel horror was working in housekeping and seeing the wild things clients would do that we had to clean! One could have been someone else's horror but the room audit caught it. I had cleaned a room and noticed a few spots of blood - tiny ones - on the wall. After using peroxide to clean them and not wonder too much about how they got there, I checked the carpet again and the other walls. A half-hour later, my supervisor who had audited my room came to get me and we cleaned The Ceiling that had a Giant Line of Blood across it! They use headlamps during a room audit to make sure we have cleaned well and it was easier to see in bright light but boy, did I feel terrible for not looking up. From then on, I'd check the ceiling just in case some lunacy had gone on in the room the night before. What lunacy? I'll never know and never want to!

[@srisri8239]

OMG

[@matejistvan]

Yes make more videos about cleaning hotel apartmants

[@Iloveme28able]

YASSSSS please do a hotel video!! i always take extra sheet

[@barbiedoll8838]

My mom is a very clean person. She works in a luxury yacht and when it comes to cleaning it has to be VERY perfect. Very detailed.

[@bettylou3709]

I now know that being 5' tall with 16' cielings and afraid of climbing ladders was not a good choice for a home.

[@Telcomvic]

I'm 5' tall and only have 8 1/2' ceilings, but I hear ya! I can hardly reach the 2nd shelf in the cupboard.

[@hanifnada17]

I'm just 5'. When you're short, you can ask other to help. Sometimes, It might be good to socialize with your neighbors. Like, when you need to reach the tall stuff to cleaning, you can ask your neighbors to help. Give them coffee, cookies, or anything else after. On the other side, you can also help them.

[@melanieross7950]

Yes, please do a video about hotels. I am one that when I go to a hotel, I do not let my family touch anything until I give everything a good disinfecting wipes. I also clean up as much as possible before we leave so that the maid does not have to do as much. My husband says I am crazy, but I can’t help it. I believe in leaving a place better than when you got there.

[@desimonegallery]

Good video

[@jisushikas]

Hi melissa, I heard you over and over about your company. I dont think I have seen a video about a client's cleaning but that I would like to see. Your house is beautifully clean but I would like to see the mess of others and how you approach it. I am a person who is disorganized not dirty but I love to learn with your videos how to be more productive cleaner. I like to have things clean but sometimes I dont know how to clean some items and I get stuck and give up. Question .. when you go clean a client's house are they mostly mild surfaces cleaning or have you had nightmare cleaning moments.

[@kriziakarica3073]

Hi Melissa, would you please share how did you start your business and what would you have done differently. I am very curious on what I need to start a cleaning business.