Cleaning Mistakes You Are Probably Making

[@Clutterbug]

Watch me organize Melissa's pantry here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYW3nHWfrpqqkMU

[@chloebelle4923]

I appreciate you so much.. your content always makes me smile, so thank you.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

I vote Jessica McCabe from How to ADHD!!

[@suredeydo]

Please do a collab with Secret Slob! ❤

[@kendracrispin5327]

That was a great video! Although I was concerned about what to do when you're allergic to feathers. That's why we use paper towels and Swiffer items. So glad to hear about the uses for microfiber cloths.

[@mrandisg]

@@SnowySpiritRuby YES! And A Hoarder's Heart! Wouldn't it be great if the three of them collaborated together?

[@lauramitchell6725]

As someone who’s old enough to be your mother, I feel the need to add a little wisdom and experience from thirty years as a professional cleaner. #1: the wait time for the chemical to do it’s job is called “dwell” time #2: if something doesn’t need chemical dwell time,like glass framed art prints,always spray the cloth,never the glass because the liquid can seep behind and ruin the print. #3: if anyone still has (single sheet)rolled vinyl flooring in their bathroom,entry or kitchen,then the steam mop is PERFECT, because there are no seams. Back in the day, Linoleum and Congoleum were high quality flooring and lasted forever,so some homes may still have them in good condition. #4: a real ostrich feather duster actually works pretty well,you just have to shake them outside. However.the duster that you showed at 3:24,is called an electrostatic duster. If they get really dingy, you can wash them under running water and hang dry,but on a regular basis, you run the hose of your vacuum up and down the fluffy stuff before you dust and it charges it with static electricity. You can actually see the dust jump on to it and hold onto it! Very effective and reusable!

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

These tips are awesome! Especially the info on single sheet, rolled vinyl flooring and steam mops. I was wondering if the steam mop would unglue that type of floor.

[@lauramitchell6725]

@@BbGun-lw5vi With the typical quick mopping action,I don’t think you would stay in one area long enough to lift the glue.

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

@@lauramitchell6725 True. But the thing I’m confused about is this: for steam mopping to disinfect, I thought you had the move the mop slowly. I only steam mop every three months to disinfect so that’s probably not an issue. 🤷‍♀️

[@lauramitchell6725]

@@BbGun-lw5vi just move it slowly but not stopping completely at any spot and you should be fine.

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

@@lauramitchell6725 Thank you!

[@courtneysimmons6746]

One thing I would like to add is that if you are cleaning a home with dogs and/or cats-vacuum once before your top to bottom clean and then at the end as usual. This really helps with the pet hair that seems to magically reappear after dusting. I also vacuum bathrooms before and after I clean them to pick up the hair that seems to reappear when you are finished.

[@sarahjohn1484]

My dream collab is you helping A Hoarder's Heart organize her craft space when she is ready! She is rockin' the basement declutter and I am so excited for her to finally have the reward of space all her own to craft!

[@joannafoster3423]

Yes yes yes!

[@kristinomlor1261]

I was going to recommend the same collaboration! Plus I think they would enjoy crafting together too.

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

I vote yes too

[@andeebee2530]

Oh yes! She’s so lovely and often mentions Cas💕

[@ilkthefirst5353]

That is definitely not a good combo. Cass even puts the closest people under the bus. Let alone stuff, she does not even care about other people. She would advice to throw 30-50-70% of her stuff and it is so easy for her as she does not give a damn to anything. But for others it may not work that way. Mr. Heart is capable enough and doing great already. No need to trigger her anxiety.

[@danablanchard2209]

Respectfully, I have tried to use microfiber for dusting for the past 9+ years, and it absolutely *does* push dust around and leave dust behind. Recently I got tired of being dissatisfied with microfiber’s dusting performance and went *back* to those fluffy swiffer dusters. They work much much better for me. (For almost all other cleaning tasks I LOVE and still use reusable microfiber.)

[@camis.1347]

@danablanchard2209 That's terrible for the environment to use disposable swiffers! Have you tried a damp regular rag? Like old tees? I hate microfiber, too. I use damp regular rags to dust many things.

[@tammydietschweiler7852]

@@camis.1347The damp cloth makes the dust black and wet enough to which makes double the work. With all the clothing and other things in our landfills, it’s the least of the mess we’ve made!

[@qqqqqqqq]

@@camis.1347 why the duster? Why not the plastic clothes and boots that lasts for one season, or hygienic products like diapers, or "vegan fur" that is just nothing but plastic, as well? It's not the biggest enemy of the environment (btw the biggest are all those fabrics in China and India, but well, they anyways aren't gonna do anything about it)

[@camis.1347]

@@qqqqqqqq Agreed. Every choice makes a difference. You can skip plastic diapers, they didn't use them in the old days. And buy thrifted clothes not new if you can help it. Its all in your choice. We can't just throw our hands and not find alternatives that make less waste.

[@Lillian584]

Good quality microfiber cloths are awesome at cleaning dust

[@CFAMILY5689]

I know I'm "the odd man out", but I hate microfiber towels. I hate the way they feel in my hand. I'm keeping my Swiffer darn it. 😂

[@meganh1834]

I get that

[@maryvandermolen8345]

Same. It's as bad as nails on a blackboard for me. I just can't.

[@jungbell]

Same, I have to wear disposable gloves.

[@TRuth.T]

isn't microfiber plastic & toxic...

[@kristaself126]

I’m not a fan of how the microfiber cloths feel either, but I’ve never tried Melissa’s cloths.

[@rebeccaherman2894]

OMG - your comment about cluttered homes have the most cleaning supplies was so spot on! I have been recently helping my friend finish cleaning out her family home after her mother passed away last year. Now it was a smaller TOWNHOUSE and the amount of mops-vaccums-dusters was insane! Not to mention we sorted and gave away bags of cleaning supplies to about a dozen people. I think I have enough brand new products from them to last me the next 3 years! And we threw out about the same amount we gave away. and yet, everything was covered in dust or needed a serious wipe down. Buying more products does nothing but CLUTTER up your home if you don't use them!!

[@lwest7894]

They probably couldn't find what they had (buried under piles), so they just went out and bought more...😀

[@miag8493]

It's because we struggle with cleaning. I have 3 floors and prefer to have items on each floor, unfortunately my family changes my plans and moves things so I can't find them. The broom, dustpan, and more.

[@darkshadowrule2952]

Or you're me and keep buying more specialized cleaning supplies and spending long amounts of time on big cleaning projects that take multiple days while clutter and laundry and trash bins and dishes pile up XD I think that might just be ADHD tho

[@sharonpoitra193]

​@@miag8493Do you run from floor to floor to find a toilet brush? I have!

[@sharonpoitra193]

Do Not mix vinegar with bleach, etc., too (you'll meet cute firemen, though).

[@michelesusanne1]

From Fly Lady: The reason that an ostrich feather duster works is because there are no oils in the feathers. The fine feathers grab the dust and hang onto it. You just brush the feathers back and forth; there is no right or wrong way to use it. When you are finished, you take the duster outside and shake it briskly to get rid of the dust ("Bless the World!") Wash with soap and water from time to time.

[@wandajohnson4753]

I love my FlyLady duster! Most are not ostrich feathers though.

[@MrsThollo]

I have one from FLYLADY and clean it as she suggests. It's no problem to clean, maybe because I'm a cricket. Lol I am wondering why she discontinued them, though.

[@littlemisswowzers7188]

Didn't know this 😮

[@cindyjburns]

Is FlyLady still around? I used to follow her about 20 years ago but then she went to a different platform and it wasn't as easy to follow her, so I stopped. I still have a purple FlyLady shirt!

[@kaybutler2394]

My purple FlyLady feather duster started losing feathers the moment I took it out of the package! Every time I pick it up, feathers come loose!! I was NOT impressed with it at all!!

[@alexandra109]

Some great tips! The only thing I’m not a fan of - I’m moving completely away from microfiber. I understand why everyone started using it, however after learning so much about microplastics and how bad microfiber is on the environment, I just can’t continue to purchase it. I have switched to more sustainable cotton alternatives. I think society needs to really consider all of the plastics we use and if there are alternatives. Microfiber is an area that there are just easy substitutions available.

[@sdelong74]

There is a washing bag called Guppy Friend made for washing synthetic fibers. I like the microfiber but I have looked into it myself. Not good.

[@sfowler1017]

I just can't be bothered to wash microfiber separately from everything else to keep it charged. I have old cotton cloth diapers I used as burp cloths for my daughter that are wonderful rags.

[@tawnalynelle1]

Also, I play guitar and the scratchy callus area of my finger tips kind of "catch" on those cloths. It is irritating. I love a variety of cotton rags! Do we SERIOUSLY need to BUY rags? Never! Many of our clothes/towels that are ruined are just waiting for us to cut them suckers up!

[@sfowler1017]

@@tawnalynelle1 Yes! Old worn-in tee shirts make amazing rags

[@Xiroi87]

Agreed, microfiber is just engineered plastic. There are better options for the planet. I'm yet to try Swedish reusable clothes, which seem to be a good option, besides recycling old cotton towels and sheets as rags.

[@karenrhyne2093]

I love your videos! My husband and I have cleaned professionally for 39 years. Could I tell you my honest opinion? You were absolutely right when you used the Swiffer! For years we never used it. I thought it was a gimmick. We actually used Murphy’s Oil in a bucket and wiped each surface at our cleaning jobs. (We also used a feather duster.🙁) The houses looked good when we left but got dusty rather quickly. Then we broke down and tried the Swiffer dusters. Amazing! It seems like dirt dust doesn’t land back on it nearly as quickly. We don’t have a lot of money. In fact, we are probably considered poor. (Wages are low in Florida.) But we consider the cost of Swiffers well worth it. So please don’t feel bad that you have recommended them in the past.

[@ronigarcia3351]

Yes ma’am ,same sit here but in tx… my hands gladly thank the swilffer after all those yrs of harder work

[@kg811]

I have that issue right now. The house is cleaned and dust is showing and covering the tables like a blanket. I change the filters in. my ceiling (from AC) and they are clean. I can't figure out where all the dust is coming from. I have lived here for 25 years and have never seen it like this before. I do live in the desert and it is a bad year for allergies. Any guesses or suggestions? Thanks in advance.

[@kutatm]

@@kg811 I’ve read that dry climates produce a lot of dust.

[@jenniferhamaba1509]

​@@kg811When did you last clean your ducts?

[@jylromain6439]

You mentioned bleach and ammonia products but I had an experience several years ago that was potentially dangerous, even though I hadn't mixed products. I dumped out the cat's litter box and poured in the bleach, never thinking that a cat's urine has ammonia. With my next breath, I realized what had happened and I grabbed my dog and ran out onto the patio. Luckily, it all turned out okay. But something to be aware of.

[@pandabear4014]

That totally sounds like something I would do 😅

[@SleeplessinOC]

Such a useful warning , thank you !!!!

[@tarbhnathrac]

Grabbed the dog, but left the cat?

[@princessaome]

@Jyl Romain I learned from Jackson Galaxy that cat litter boxes should not be cleaned with chemicals (so not bleach) and even those that claim to be more “natural” because at the end of the day, it will be harmful to the kitty and it will also cause the kitty to want to avoid the litter box because his/her scent is gone. He calls them “scents soakers” those make them feel safe. So he was saying a good rinsing with hot water and soap is the most you can do to clean them and it’s worked for me. I think the kind of litter you use also makes a huge difference on how the pee can get stuck to the bottom of the box or not. Oh and some litters can make kitties sneeze/have allergies. I didn’t know this until I got a new kitty who was showing allergy symptoms after a couple of days of being in our home. After all the vet testing and what not, we realized it was the litter.

[@maeroede8111]

I did the same thing with fruit bat feed dish - the fruit had fermented? on a hot day and made ome sort of vinegar ir ammonia-like substance, and then I bleached out the dish and very quickly realized there was a problem. 😬

[@nancyphelps4904]

I think a collaboration with Ariel, awkward mom would be great. She is always trying different cleaning methods.

[@littlemom2070]

Love Awkward Mom, Cas you will have so much fun with this young lady, she’s hilarious and real.

[@winerock]

Yes, yes, totally agree. You and Ariel is a viral video just waiting to happen!

[@littlesusiehomemaker1718]

They would be so funny! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@hereholdthiswillya]

Yep, those 2 are surely friends who just haven't met yet

[@homeschoolonadime]

🙌🙌🙌 Yessss please!!! 😂that sounds like some good entertainment

[@seaspeaktome9167]

Swiffer duster is a preference, not a "mistake" - to me the product I actually use is the one I'm going with. I don't have the wand, but I have a handheld and the dusters and it works for me. Yes, cloths are more eco friendly, but I'd rather have my home clean than do it perfectly! (Same for paper towels for certain cleaning jobs). Microfibers also create pollution because of the tiny fibres that can't be filtered out in water treatment.

[@jylromain6439]

I love my Swiffer wand because I can clean my ceiling fans without climbing which is dangerous for me due to my knee. Glad someone spoke up. I like paper towels too.

[@katiegleaves3792]

As a washable, reusable option, I put an old decluttered sock over mine, right over the fluffy thing so it has some fullness and squish to it (similar to what she did with the "ghost" duster cloth over the handle)

[@victorialaux2912]

Yeah, I'm sticking with Swiffer dusters. The fluffy layers that gently brush and get into the corners of picture frames, the sides of vases and light fixtures, and the tops of books without knocking anything over are so much better than a rag on a stick. I have one reusable microfiber dusting head that gets close, but trying to get it a special microfiber wash and dry every week so I can dust just wasn't happening.

[@crowcalls]

A reusable duster head made of old flannel also works well, for those who sew! Same shape as the swiffer one so it still fits on the extending wand, and we just throw it in the wash rather than tossing it.

[@juliab8992]

@@victorialaux2912 preach!!! I forgot about the stupid special wash cycle microfibers require! I have a suspicion if Melissa maker made Swiffer instead of microfiber EVERYTHING... I suspect all the many many drawbacks of microfiber would be illuminated here...

[@Christine-zk6hk]

So I've read that microfiber cloths release plastic into the water. What else can you use? I know I used to diapers.

[@jff3490]

I use cotton wash cloths. I’ve marked the ones that I use for cleaning cloths versus facial cloths.

[@charlsiepecoraro]

Cleaning top to bottom and using DIY products are two of many things I have learned from Melissa. She makes cleaning fun!

[@dianaweber4396]

Oh yes!

[@Aim4God]

Totally agree with you!

[@user-bv1ss5nj9b]

And wiping in the S pattern. Such sy big difference! 😄

[@anitagebbie-deisch925]

For dry climates, wood furniture does need an oil based "polish" about once a year (more if it sees high use).

[@jenniferannfox2316]

absolutely

[@littlesusiehomemaker1718]

I have to paste wax my wooden furniture about every six months. Then I can use Pledge at dinner time, water ruins my table. It easier for the kids and the table always looks great. But we do use a light spray and a microfiber cloth for this task. Very dry climate in Colorado.

[@MisforMakeup]

I love “feed n wax”

[@jhwilliams6550]

My mother in law is adamant about using lemon oil only on her wood furniture.

[@MisforMakeup]

@@jhwilliams6550 depends on if it’s finished furniture I’m sure

[@lisaheeter3810]

I LOVE swiffer and will FOREVER use them 😂 I have zero guilt about disposables LOL

[@marcaruloph1954]

OMG my two favorite decluttering and cleaning content creators together! My heart is happy! Melissa allowed me to give up the bleach years ago.

[@ronifurr]

I’m so glad I’ve never experienced the pink bacteria in my bathroom because I learned to do the drip dry toilet brush thing from Melissa when I first moved out on my own 10 years ago.

[@charm2800]

if it's pink, it's not bacteria most likely, it is yeast (learned in microbiology)

[@pjg6019]

I add bleach and water in the brush holder and change it once a week.

[@jilliem]

I'm keeping😅 my swiffer duster.

[@NotTodayNope]

My two favorite ladies who have taught me how to clean and organize my home together. Once I'm done here, I'm off to Melissa's channel. 😊 I'm feeling this collab!❤

[@kristieparker6307]

I agree!! Love these two. Awesome team.

[@camis.1347]

@Gnope Along with a coffee and a cookie? LOL

[@senseijoyner]

I'm hearing a lot of microfiber products in here, but I hear a lot other places about how bad microfiber is for the environment. What's wrong with just an old fashion cotton cloth, dampen it and dust sticks.

[@greenwillow5404]

Maybe because Melissa Maker sells microfiber cleaning cloths?

[@amandacollins518]

I hate MF. I only use cotton. And it works well and is easy to wash.

[@Peanut11111]

I use the old t shirts.

[@robertadunn1572]

​@@Peanut11111 I do as well, or I use old towels, my grand mother and my mother used them and I will continue to use them, ( microfiber clothes feel unnatural on my hands)I understand the way things are made are different but using your common sense also helps , you don't have to soak your furniture or what ever you are cleaning just enough to get things cleaned.

[@dawnsykes9171]

@@robertadunn1572 this is my issue with them as well. I have dry hands and micro fiber cloth sticks to my hand. Which really bugs me. It’s the feel of it.

[@shirleybrewer8921]

Remember these are suggestions, not rules. We all have our favorite ways and products to clean with. We just need to do it! (My problem as a retiree having trouble with scheduling! LOL)

[@rainygreymornings]

The collaboration I didn’t even know I wanted, but definitely needed.

[@jab3593]

Exactly!

[@twiceasmnystars]

So happy to see this collab!! I’ve been watch Melissa for 10 years, she taught me how to clean more than my own mother did 😅. Great tips.

[@jenniferannfox2316]

I only have solid wood furniture in our home so I do use oil as it helps the furniture last longer. I have used mineral oil in a pinch. I still use bleach in my bathroom on deep cleaning days especially in the tub. My mother is near 90 and she has cleaned with bleach all her life.

[@mariaeagle73]

I'm not a fan of microfiber cloths, but I do love using old t-shirts. I also keep bleach in my house, but I rarely use it. Mostly for hard to reach mold and when someone gets the stomach flu.

[@thebipolargirl101]

Oooh Melissa maker is the reason I've been making my own cleaners for over a decade and use to work as a cleaner for many years. Cas please do more of these collabs

[@jab3593]

Awesome. Melissa converted me to making my own cleaners as well. She especially changed my approach to cleaning mirrors and glass. Now I never have streaks.

[@jodiharris3187]

I have to say that it’s Cas that has helped me the most to have a cleaning system that I actually do. I have a daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly and semi yearly system that works for me. It includes the swifter dusters and 2x a year I do a more thorough cleaning. Maybe my house isn’t as clean as the next person but it’s a huge improvement over what it used to be. Thanks Cas!

[@traciehanley-jacobs252]

I agree. Cass is informative and knows how to impart information without sounding like she knows everything

[@cassystreet3082]

YES I've been dying for this collab for years. These 2 women changed my life. Long time fellow Canadian subscriber. We have been needing this collab and need more of you two together

[@kayhowell8263]

Thank you and Melissa! I have a small house (less than 1000 sq ft). I made the dish soap and water spray. I just dusted, cleaned mirrors and glass, vacuumed and dry mopped the whole house in 30 minutes!! I had never used the dry mop pad and just "sneezed" the floor before ... game changer!

[@SoliRhymesWithJulie]

Melissa Maker is great inspiration to get to cleaning. And I hate to say it but for the time being I am sticking with my Swiffer. Somehow that duster gets me to dust better than any cloth, thanks ADHD!

[@nancyfeeser4653]

I use my swiffer but use a microfiber cloth.

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

Her reasons for not using the Swiffer were not convincing. I’ve tried nice microfiber cloths and the Swiffer picks up dust better than any microfiber cloth. I hate dusting and will avoid it at all costs unless I use the Swiffer.

[@mi2boiz]

​​@@BbGun-lw5viYes, agree. I find the Swiffer Duster does a better job than microfiber cleaning cloths as well. I do use both depending on the cleaning job. Also, I'm lucky enough to buy the Swiffer cloths at a discounted price with my employee discount.

[@conniekershaw4412]

Also remember that for those of us with allergies and asthma, cleaning a duster by shaking it, is horrible

[@denisehenderson4875]

I loathe electrostatic dusters. If the dust can be shaken off, what do you think happens when you’re moving it around from one shelf or piece of furniture to the next? Use one in a brightly lit room or where the sunshine is coming through and you’ll see all that dust swirling around. Swiffers are the best for places that don’t need much dusting. I usually use one for light dusting and then save it. Next time I use the same one for heavy dusting and get a fresh one for the light dusting. Yes, the extendable wand is flimsy and intended to break. Someone should come up with a better extendable wand. I’d buy it.

[@myluvs2931]

I have waterproof vinyl floor and my steam mop works well! I love the way my floors feel after the steam mop. I also don’t use it daily. Just for my deep clean days. I use a spray microfiber mop daily.

[@lindabourketempleton4040]

I used to be a freelance cleaner and one lady had four Dyson vacuums and she said they didn’t work I cleaned them out and it almost ripped the floor coverings up , next week she brought her mother’s vac and her sisters she called me the vacuum whisperer

[@BL-rb7jm]

Years ago, my trucker told me he used newspaper for window cleaner.newspapers are more absorbent than paper towels so they can soak up more liquid which makes them ideal for wiping away residue from windows quickly and efficiently without leaving behind any smudges or streaks.

[@bethloubet4650]

I LOVE you two working together. Two of my favorites! 😊

[@dianesilla3432]

I recently decided to move away from microfiber cloth. Yes, they are reusable, but they are harmful to the environment to make, & they don’t break down the way a natural fiber does (like paper or cotton.) Also-use your squeegee for windows & glass doors-not just the shower! They clean sooo much better (& faster!) than any cloth I’ve tried! Thank you for the drip dry toilet brush tip! Life changer!

[@MakeItCalm]

Use whatever works for you. No judgement.

[@J316girl]

you two are my favorite cleaning and organizing KZbin peeps...what a joy to see you teaming up. Great tips! ❤

[@TheMyersAdventure]

You are are the best! You both make me smile and excited to clean and organize. Thanks for everything you bring to make others lives better!

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

Everyone knows the Swiffer duster is awesome. The only downside is the guilt over using something with disposable refills. Good thing I don’t clean enough for that to really be a problem 😜

[@susannovak8263]

Exactly. Using a swiffer duster is not a “mistake“. It is a cleaning choice.

[@elizabethYtorres]

To cut back on that just vacuum it and get the most dust off! Use again

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

@@elizabethYtorres good advice 👍🏻

[@attheranch873]

😂😂😂

[@oneofakindlifestyle]

Exactly, I dust maybe 3 times a month. So it isn’t a total waste lol 😅

[@firebird1093]

Amazing tips ladies! I loved the fact that you’re so honest and you did high five to being lazy sometimes ( which telling us that it’s ok to be lazy we all have those moments that we feel guilty , terrible that we feel lazy but you show us that don’t feel bad it’s ok ) you both rock! 🤩 and I love your sense of humor 😂

[@leslieblonke4326]

I have lvp flooring and I use a spinwave mop! I love it. It's got microfiber washable pads no steam and you control how much water/cleaning solution you get on the floor! It's awesome, and best part no icky water buckets or cleaning the mop just toss the pads in the laundry! It was also much less than the steam mops and crossover vacuum mops!

[@ruth4114]

It's nice to watch the collaboration between Cas and Melissa. Great job ladies! I also enjoyed watching the video about organizing Melissa's pantry.👍

[@kimberlykeels8883]

I love that you’re opened to learning…like us! ☺️

[@Itsmehi456]

Dynamic Duo! I’m fairly certain you two are the first channels I subscribed to, which seems like 100 years ago, when I first went down the YT rabbit hole. Great video. Loved your chemistry (me getting science-y too)!

[@caseygottschalk591]

I watch you both and I love that you came together! I would love to see more. Some just recommend another video, but the fact you actually got together is a true win. Plus some things can get repetitive. This is just exciting! And I love the fun banter! Way to go!!

[@rachel9658]

I love this collab- so much more fun and authentic than the zoom collabs that are so popular now!

[@annsteffes10]

I was so happy to see you two together. I have been watching Melissa for years!

[@samanthahawkins5717]

I've been watching both your channels for 7+ years and I really enjoyed this! Cass has been my very favorite organizing youtube star and Melissa my favorite cleaning expert. I hope you'll work together again - thanks

[@lynntouchette4520]

Cass and Melissa?! The collab I NEEDED in my life!❤

[@karenlovesdisney8015]

Omg Melissa and Chad got me going on how cleaning should work. I even have her book. Then I found you. I have your book as well and I love them both. You two are an inspiration and I don’t think there isn’t one video that I haven’t watched lol. Big hugs to you both ❤

[@rhondabausch-ux1ee]

I watch your shows over and over wow motivated beyond belief and my family is amazed at the changes I have accomplished thank you for being real showing the bad and the ugly and what you can turn it into ❤❤❤

[@jwest2133]

Awkward Mom collaboration and Cass please! Also, I’m not a fan of microfibre cloths. They feel weird, and they aren’t the most environmentally friendly product.

[@LouLou-22]

I ❤ theses two!!! I have been following Melissa Maker for ages!!! Love her tips and tricks!!! Love her microfiber clothes and I ❤ the Makers Mop!!! Lots ❤ from the UK 😍❤❤❤

[@alliem9404]

I absolutely hate microfiber cloths 😊 I agree that it is more sensible to use washable cloth to do up high or major surface dusting, but for tiny or delicate items you really can’t beat swiffer. I have a large book collection and also collect small figures and it is PERFECT for that, and a cloth is awful for that. So it really depends on your task

[@susannovak8263]

And that one woman sells microfiber cloths as a business, so of course she is going to say that they are the best thing. I do like them for certain things, but they are not the end-all and be-all.

[@alliem9404]

@@susannovak8263 ah-ha!!! 😂😂😂😂 that explains why it’s such a Terrible Mistake to use anything else.

[@susannovak8263]

@@alliem9404 - her name is Melissa Maker and her company that sells microfiber cloths is called Maker’s Clean. She always pushes them on her KZbin channel.

[@amyswares]

Love that you guys did this together! Great vid

[@diannajohnston4558]

Also I’ve learned that microfiber cloths are full of the tiny plastic micro plastics that I am. Trying to avoid. No more giant bottles of laundry detergent in my house….no electric dish detergent bottles or even the little plastic pods for the doshwasher…I found special ones that are just the powder in a small shape….imagine.

[@sandymacdonald4810]

Shannon from Leaf Like on a Tree. I love her honesty to open up about her illness and keeps it real by showing what it's like to have a busy home.❤

[@sherihepworth8253]

I was a house cleaner for many years. I carried my own bag of supplies. Vinegar/water mixed in a spray bottle, a stiff brush for stubborn soap scum, and lots and lots of rags.

[@Clutterbug]

:)

[@annaazzopardi4625]

Thank you for sharing your tips. I just retired so I have to be more mindful about whether buying or repurposing things is the way to go. Basic needs are a priority-rent, food, monthly bills, and gas. Luckily I have no debt. Sending love and big hugs from the USA.

[@aflack1000]

There are reusable washable refills for the Swiffer wand. I have them and they're great.

[@BL-rb7jm]

i was brought up to wash my floor on hands and knees and that is perfect, but as i get older lol I cant do that anymore, so I use a simple flat head mop for a lot, even dusting under bed. but spray it with a little water and for quick easy cleaning use the flat head, but getting on your hands and knee is best for the corners. I do like the new mop and bucket with one side for washing and the other side for rinsing and then you put the mop head in the spinner.

[@LaurenGoldberg-ki3lu]

I think a collaboration with one of the garden bloggers like Growfully with Jenna, Gardener Scott, Roots and Refuge, or epic gardening would be really great. My shed is pretty disorganized and I'd love to see some good hacks for keeping garden supplies in order.

[@debbyjo123]

This video and the one that Melissa uploaded on her channel are the two best videos I’ve watched in a long time!!! I’d like more of you two collaborating together!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you!!

[@accordingtoamy6485]

I found you back in the day when you did a collab with do it on a dime and at home with Nikki. It would be so fun if you’d do one with them again!

[@KsCraftsnJewelry]

Gave up bleach a long time ago. And I love my microfiber cloths.

[@ritahorton8229]

Awesome video! Awesome collaboration! Awesome cleaning and money saving tips! 👍👍👍👍👍😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@helengooderham2441]

I love the fact that you both get on so well.

[@bevn77]

I’ve always cleaned from the top down. It’s how I was taught. And yes, I still use furniture polish on my real wood pieces having a high shine. You have to buff out the polish or yes, it will be splotchy and leave finger prints. It’s not a part of the weekly cleaning, only every couple of months. Otherwise I use my swiffer duster. I do use Norwex microfiber cloths to clean my windows and other cleaning chores. I do use paper towels, because let’s be honest, who wants to clean up puppy messes with expensive microfiber cloths? Or any cloth, unless it’s going in the trash afterwards. 😂. I do have cleaning products though as I’m not 100% convinced that something can be sanitized with water and a rag 😂. I don’t have as many types of cleaning products as I used to, because I mainly use some type of surface cleaner now, but I never use bleach unless it’s in my toilet bowl cleaner product. While your perspective and opinion is great for a minimalistic viewpoint, it just doesn’t entirely fit into mine. But it’s all good as we each have our own method of what works for us. Thanks for sharing your opinions and alternative options on cleaning tools and supplies 😊. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and reading your posts and am thinking hard about joining your upcoming day long declutter.

[@Tech23781]

Hello Bevn🌹

[@joannafoster3423]

Yes, polish is needed on REAL wood. The problem most are having with polish is because they have cheap stuff that doesn't have a real wood finish that can absorb the oils. Plastic, shellac, etc won't absorb thus it's streaky.

[@littlesusiehomemaker1718]

Yes, just paste wax you wood furniture once every six months and it will stay beautiful

[@denisehenderson4875]

@@joannafoster3423 even real wood can have a poly finish; that poly finish doesn’t need feeding; oil won’t soak through it. The vast majority of manufactured furniture has a poly finish, as does all modern flooring. Antique furniture and very high end custom furniture might not have a poly seal, but the odds are sky high against any other furniture, especially mass produced pieces, being finished with anything except poly.

[@christinebarajas2237]

I do all of the mistakes but the bleach. Learned so much. What is your favorite spray bottle ? Melissa had one , was is plastic or glass?

[@rebeccatidwell7397]

Thanks for the tips! My mom also taught me to clean a room from top to bottom...something I was able to teach my husband :) I would love to see you do a video with Christine from Frugal Fit Mom, if you haven't already.

[@CatLady16]

I am very excited to clean my house properly this weekend. Thank you for the great tips!!!

[@PGCCTN]

Perhaps a collab with The Awkward Mom-she’s fun!!! I think y’all would have a blast together 😁

[@dianeo]

Yes, I caved in to Swiffer mania but they got dirty so quickly and replacing them was such an expense. I'll try using my wand with microfiber cloths now. It does make me cringe a bit using water for dusting... I grew up with the Lemon Pledge for dusting instruction. Hard to break that habit! Thanks for the tips! I've adapted my cleaning routine to using the S-pattern, cleaning top to bottom and handmade cleaning products (no bleach for years) thanks to Melissa. Working on my decluttering with guidance from Cas!

[@PEPSIKERR]

I have a swifter handle that I made “ homemade swiffer heads. I use them then toss them into the wash when needed. I like to clean with Murphy Wood oil soap. It can clean many surfaces. I also like Dawn and water to wipe down counters. If the ants come, I use vinegar in a spray bottle to clean. Most furniture today says not to use cleaners only a damp cloth to wipe down. It’s usually finished with Polyacrylic, that’s why it feels plastic. Grandmas old wood furniture gets proper cleaning with product for wood, old English for us. Sometimes my microfiber cloths leave little bits of dust pieces. If it’s wet, I’m just making more of a mess than cleaning. Does that mean I need to retire this one and try a new one? For paper towels and napkins, unless I’m cleaning up a broken egg on the floor, I have made cloth napkins for every day use rolled and in a little basket on the table. Just use up your material and have fun with it. Now my husband, that’s another story , he loves to kill a tree with his paper towel use.

[@terid6708]

You, Melissa from Clean my space, mistakes you probably make, purchasing cleaning supplies as first step, had me ROFL. So true. I have loved Melissa's 3 step process and purchased all her products in the past. She was one of the first people I discovered who could truly motivate me. Now I have my second person. Thank you

[@margaretvillalpando7722]

You should do a Collab with "Frugal Fit Mom". I'm sorry, I'm keeping my Swiffer Duster - I have to dust and my house gets dusty so fast so this helps me dust more often because I don't have to move stuff, just dust around them. Good video. Some of these "mistakes" I knew about and some I didn't.

[@tj921able]

This was fun to watch, plus you gave some handy tips. Thank you for sharing this. God Bless You & stay safe.

[@fairlightjones6322]

I enjoyed this helpful video. Thank you Cas your videos have helped me a lot. I am moving into a new house in my 70s and feeling overwhelmed with getting it organized. I was so happy to get ideas from your video about organizing your parents' kitchen - I would have gone out and bought those organizers right away but like you and Melissa, I live in Canada so don't have access to a ContainerStore. It would be so nice if you also provided Canadian sources for products you use - just a suggestion. Thank you

[@andreawales1938]

I really enjoy your Clutterbug channel and Melissa Maker’s channel, so it’s great that you did a collaboration! Great info!

[@gailthakur122]

CHRISTINE!-Frugal Fit Mom-anything with the two of you is epic (t-shirt drawer awaits), Jumpin genres: Lori Tata-a top reseller on KZbin would LOVE to see you help her with her organization (an ongoing issue for her), Erica Lucas - just because I would totally enjoy watching the two of you collaborate. Your collab videos are so fun to watch

[@talabarton2948]

Thank you for pointing out the mistake about mixing chemicals. This was a very informative video.

[@barbarahaberman349]

My mom used newspaper to clean glass (windows and mirrors). I don't keep newspapers, so I use microfiber cloths.

[@MissMohz]

I have new LVP flooring & almost bought a steamer. Thank you - you just saved me money - and my new floor.

[@LL-ex1gp]

Dish soap works better than most of the multi surface cleaners I’ve tried. Like you mentioned, sometimes you need to let it sit, but doesn’t take long.

[@foundersmusicmedia5772]

Maybe it was just my particular grandmother, but whatever advice she ever gave me about home remedies and natural organic cleaning including bleach has always served me very well. We should remember that just because something is engineered by today’s standards or technologically designed, it doesn’t actually mean that it’s better, I mean it could be better but it also might not be better

[@PawsToJourney]

🙋🏼‍♀️guilty of mixing bleach and other cleaners. I was a teen and was trying to do my mom a favor and clean the tub… we had to evacuate because of the chlorine gas 😮

[@aprilterry861]

Oh girl, me too. I just about killed my Mom (and myself) by mixing bleach and ammonia to clean some mold in a bathroom. 🤦🏻‍♀️😫

[@lindahill1199]

You clean mold with peroxide, bleach spreads mold spores.

[@SpicyBricy]

Y'all two are rock stars together!! More! More!

[@virginiachampion9944]

I've been told that using regular hydrogen peroxide works the same as bleach but without that harsh smell

[@denisehenderson4875]

Peroxide hardly hurts any kind of surface and is superior to bleach as a disinfectant. 70% or higher Alcohol is also superior but it can damage some surfaces if you aren’t careful.

[@vernabryant2894]

I love the spin mop on my laminate floors.I have bad arthritis and it really helps me.

[@Clutterbug]

Glad it helps!

[@BabyJayOnline]

Omg...my two most favorite youtubers the two that have changed my house cleaning and organizing life. Thank you both so much for all that you do.

[@mamakat1072]

I do like my spin mop. I can make sure it's super wet or a little damp (which is typically what I do)

[@intuitive_duck]

I bought a wet/dry vacuum last Black Friday & love it so far. It’s not heavy duty, but it works perfect for me most of the time. I use it on my rugs & hard floors. Occasionally I’ll use a hot soapy rag to get dried, stuck on food. I have a toddler. lol

[@patriciareeps3389]

I hate microfiber cloths. They don’t absorb water, the dish towels are the worst. The cloth just slides around and I grab a paper towel to finish drying. I never use steam cleaners or mops on my laminate floors. I do use furniture polish since all my furniture is real wood

[@laurenskee2665]

I will never get rid of Bleach. Also, I use newspaper and news ads to clean my mirrors and glass. Works like a charm.

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

I have to partially disagree on not using your steamer on vinyl plank flooring. Many (including mine) are 100% waterproof. One of the selling points on ours was a piece of the flooring just sitting in water with no damage. I also took a scrap of the flooring when my hubby was installing it & sprayed bleach cleaner on it. I let it sit all night. No damage. I use bleach sparingly but never mix it with anything! Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@kayalford6746]

Waterproof and steam proof are different. The manufacturer of my LVP says not to use steam mop.

[@jeme7339]

Are the cracks between the planks also waterproof?

[@kayalford6746]

@@jeme7339 my opinion is no. Waterproof doesn’t mean the the floors can sit underwater. It just means spilled water or lite mopping won’t damage it. Again this is my opinion on reading the manufacturer instructions.

[@Autmazing]

Oh my gosh, I wish I could do a collab where you help me get organized, because that would be a dream. I am autistic with ADHD, and I have five kids who are also autistic/with ADHD. I have a butterfly organization style and my goodness I try to get organized (and have watched so many of your videos over the past couple years as I've started and stopped and started and stopped), but it never sticks. We have some kind of unique organizing challenges since two of our kids have some pretty high support needs and have a way of getting into things and making big messes when I turn my back for ten seconds to go to the bathroom or make dinner. Anyways, thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I came across this video while listening to your videos while cleaning out the garage, again. :)

[@RebelAlliance42]

Eeeeeee!! My 2 main mentors!! You two taught me everything I know about decluttering, cleaning, and organizing! Oh this is just magical to see you both in a video together! 🤩❤️🤩❤️

[@fianorian]

I have never owned a dishwasher but my mum taught me a trick with dishes. Most of us nowadays do not rush into the kitchen after every meal to wash the dishes, so food is often WELDED to the plates by the time we get to them. Do this. Fill the sink/bowl with hot, soapy water and leave the dishes to soak for ten to fifteen minutes before breaking out the dishcloth. The soap and hot water breaks down all the yukky food stuff and it's then just a matter of swishing it off with the cloth.