The Only Cleaning Routine You'll Ever Need!

[@cleanmyspace]

CMS POLL: What room do you HATE cleaning the most?

[@lucerohoward5649]

The bathroom, is a pain.🙃

[@sherylchapman4168]

For me, it is not a room, it is scrubbing floors.

[@walaahaytham218]

Our living room 😓 under couch, under chairs and under eating table sooo hard to clean... too heavy to move🤦‍♀️

[@kimistryonline3424]

Kitchen

[@MT-US]

Whatever I'm working on at the moment... sigh

[@nighteyesiv]

This system has been a life saver for someone like me with ADHD. After cleaning my house like this for a few years I've managed to solve my time blindness and I actually know how long a task takes so I can convince myself to get started. I used to tidy as I went but I'd end up carrying one thing into another room and getting distracted by stuff in that room. This is so much better and your channel has been so helpful for me!

[@atparkerable]

This is 100% accurate. It was like someone wrote me a map and I’ve never needed to use my own executive function to figure out what I was supposed to be doing and which way I was supposed to go. For me, this method was like the HelloFresh of ADHD solutions for cleaning. Just tell me what I’m supposed to do and in what order and I’m good. 😄😁

[@tonistark4169]

I love the term “time blindness”! I also have a “cleaning blindness”. I find myself cleaning in a timely fashion but there’s ALWAYS something I forgot to do! I make my plan, and invariably FORGET to clean the one thing that, say, I FORGOT to clean that needed cleaning the most! There’s ALWAYS something that I forget when I think I’m finished. I HATE cleaning. It’s irrational I know, but after thoroughly cleaning I know I will have to start the process all over again soon enough. It’s a constant struggle to get motivated to do the chores you hate the most! 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🥴

[@LindaF100]

@Beth this system and how to adhd channel saved me…

[@sunkissed1974]

@Beth thank you. I have severe ADHD and it is nice to know that I’m not alone.

[@TheHowellFamilyy]

I could have written this myself. I’m beginning to think that I have undiagnosed adhd. I’m almost 30 and my biggest problem is being constantly distracted. It affects every area of my life. Scatter brain just isn’t the word.

[@danielkim7841]

Her 3 wave system 1) first wave: go in one direction around the room and remove all items off surfaces and off floors and put them in the laundry basket, the trash, or back in their designated home 2) 2nd wave: this is the actual cleaning. Surfaces are sprayed with product and wiped going from top to bottom 3) 3rd wave: floors are vacuumed and or mopped and trash can is emptied. You must do wave 1 or you cannot do wave 2 because the surfaces are not clear!

[@dotdashdotdash]

Great comment thanks

[@helenfitch3440]

Going to try these waves for my daughter's next inspection. She's not very neat unlike me (almost OCD) so I'm looking forward to helping her get ready for the inspection.

[@barbaracarroll9304]

Thank you so much for this.Getting out the clothes baskets, boxes, anything to declutter and put everything together . Now I am going to clean all the furniture and put everything back. Next is the carpet. Vacuum, then clean the carpet. I'm 72yrs old may take me a few days and some talking my son and granddaughter into helping out. Wish me luck.

[@brianmorgan5880]

Thank you for decoding this 10-minute long video, Daniel. I'll admit that sometimes I like to be entertained, however, most times I simply want the straight dope.

[@rrosemccoy]

@@helenfitch3440I have ocd, but not the cleaning part of it. I hate cleaning hate hate hate it!!! Yet everything has to be straight. It’s hard to explain lol.

[@simplysophisticated6942]

Melissa, my daughter is almost 10 and has ADHD and a sensory processing disorder. I think that you have (serendipitously) helped my daughter. We’ve tried so many different things to help her keep her room clean. THIS system you have, is the ONLY ONE that she can not only do WELL, but LOVES. Thank you a million times over. ❤️

[@Baughb99]

I can't believe I only now found this channel. My combo of mental health issues makes cleaning next to impossible, but this video made me clean my naaaaasty bathroom in only an hour. I cannot thank you enough.

[@stephaniecranston8134]

I cleaned out my mom's house. She was a hoarder, the house had been empty for a few years, it had been broken into and animals had gotten in. It was overwhelming. I ended up just going room to room and starting at the door. Not any particular direction from there, just forward. It helped immensely to just keep my mind on the task at hand, not the whole picture. I was so proud of the job I did in the end, and next week, finally, the house is being sold.

[@Pilot333]

Wow... congratulations!! That is an accomplishment.

[@hanaalfayez7150]

I literally used your waves method since you posted the first video in the kitchen with this method and I still use it till this day. It is a life-changing method that makes you clean without getting overwhelmed or confused. Thank you for all the useful tips 🙂

[@cleanmyspace]

This is SO NICE of you to say! I am delighted to hear it makes your work easier. It makes mine wayyyy easier too.

[@shivanitamkiya1359]

A totally agree. Ever since the 3 wave method, I start cleaning rooms subconsciously. And if I am running late, I know which "hour" I stopped at. I have shared this with my roommates and now we clean same rooms simultaneously without overstepping in shared spaces. Life changing.

[@autumnramble]

I admit I'm a little curious - what was the way you cleaned before if this tidy-clean-take out the garbage method is so lifesaving?

[@blairwillis9199]

I am the disorganized type and get overwhelmed and then can't do anything. This is really so helpful. Since Covid I've been doing my own cleaning mostly. Your information is great.

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

If I was your son...only thing I'd be doing is being at home doing what you tell me to do with no back talk or arguing. I'd do all of the cleaning so you don't have to worry with it! I'd help out in all other areas. My only happiness would be to obey you and make you happy!

[@blairwillis9199]

@@nikereebokpuma3406 is it too late for you to come over? I want to clear out the clutter! Need help

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

@@blairwillis9199 I wish!! 🥰

[@rrosemccoy]

@@nikereebokpuma3406I wish you were my brother!!! You could help put Christmas stuff up, and do things around the house that I can’t due to health issues.

[@SuperAnadutra]

30 years on cleaning business, Your estrategy is working for me and my team! I trained my team this way!

[@kaiono5489]

Awesome 🙂👍

[@PRAELIA_6]

I've been using the 3 wave system for YEARS because of you! I've never found a better system it's the BEST & SO SIMPLE ❤❤

[@derekjohnson77]

#MeToo

[@helenfitch3440]

Yes I agree . Easy to do and follow.

[@debbieguinn9311]

Almost 40 years of cleaning and I love your ideas thank you.

[@fanimegarchioti8629]

I have been following clean my space for years and I have been using your 3 wave system from the very beginning. Even though I have always considered myself to be a cleaning expert, your system literally changed my life for the better. It's so easy and efficient that I now feel sorry for the people who don't know it! I, personally, thank you very much for teaching it to me! 🙏

[@marilynmasterson9099]

I’ve just recently found your channel Melissa and like you I really hate cleaning. I’m loving your approach and yes definitely the kitchen for me (and I hate it!). But I love your advice about listening to a podcast or audible book. That is a game changer for me. Many many thanks x

[@PHBRNTGGR2]

I’m 50 and this is how I’ve done it my whole life! Good job!!!!!💕❤️💕

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

After a long, busy but fun day in my sewing room, I get to sit down, grab my hand sewing and watch you work. Thanks for the sharing your cleaning talent and inspiration.

[@panatypical]

Yeah ladies I'm a 70 year old guy and have lived alone most of my life. The ADD has been getting worse. This system has helped me a lot because the decluttering needs to happen first and I just didn't get it until watching this channel starting a few weeks ago.

[@cleanmyspace]

I love to hear that! I'm so glad this video was helpful! Thank you for your support Darren!

[@BratKatUzar]

I actually keep this in mind when Im doing my cleaning job. Sometimes I go right to left, but I use this idea so I dont forget anything.

[@paigeandrews4184]

Your videos and techniques are a game changer. I have struggled with cleaning and organizing all my life. I watched your videos and as I cleaned and it really motivated me. The 3 wave system is an easy technique to remember.starting from top to bottom and left to right just SIMPLIFIED MU ENTIRE LIFE!! Thanks for sharing! Your videos are very informative, to the point yet the techniques are so doable!!! Again 🙏🏾 👌

[@denisetienda9046]

This helped me soooo much! I tried it with the myself and my girls today. It worked perfectly! Took awhile and I wasn’t able to finish everything because I had them help me, but it worked out much better because I got over 1/2 the house done before we needed to leave for dinner (with lunch in between). Thank You!

[@inhabitantofearth]

I've been trying to think of a system for how I should do my chores for each room, and this is really great and simple advice! Thanks, I'm going to try this! 😃

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

If I was your son...only thing I'd be doing is being at home doing what you tell me to do with no back talk or arguing. I'd do all of the cleaning so you don't have to worry with it! I'd help out in all other areas. My only happiness would be to obey you and make you happy!

[@gohawks3571]

Melissa! My house is getting better💜❤️💖! Not there yet, but the progress is amazing☺️ I can't believe it! I finally "made" my desk (I've been creating organizers & a desktop from cardboard... Not the final product, but then it is suited to me instead of the wasted space of generic bought organizers👍). I hope by next year, I will be truely deep cleaning, and maybe some decor. So. Happy! Now, I need this kind of help with my yard....

[@cleanmyspace]

I LOVE that you are making your own organizers and not buying some. We have been reusing boxes for storing crafts etc. Instead of buying plastic ones. It’s great to hear you are doing this. One step at a time!

[@gohawks3571]

@@cleanmyspace WooHoo! It's been fun, if not a little ghetto... I have 2 small chests of drawers made of cardboard for this😁 But it works, and looks better than organizers that don't fit things in it. Now I have room for sewing👍👍👍🎉✨🎉

[@atparkerable]

Re: Beth’s comment below, I hate cleaning the bedroom because I have ADHD too. I always get distracted putting every piece of clothing away before I managed to get to wave 2 and 3. Now it makes sense why this room always feels like a slog to clean.

[@sabrinaislam3768]

Enjoin watching your channel As a house cleaner its hard work and enjoyable. But enjoined watching your channel. I always clean from top to bottom all my clients house. Definitely having the right tools and products is important.

[@pixie3760]

As a professional cleaner for 20 years. I agree with probably 99% of your technique. Well done, my customers always have everything put away so I dont have to tidy. I go in I clean and go home. Tidying is the worst part of cleaning, and making sure you have the correct utensils and products with you all the time running back and forwards is an absolute time waster

[@helenfitch3440]

Thank you for your videos . I found them this morning and enjoyed them very much.

[@karenboehnlein779]

I LOVED this!!! I’m going to start it right now, because it doesn’t feel overwhelming!!! Thank you!!

[@cleanmyspace]

Hooray!!!

[@Gigiyoungerme]

Your resilience style is inspiring Thank you 😊

[@komalparvez4835]

Honestly cleaning is a therapy for me , l Enjoy cleaning my room especially my closet !

[@quasariapraos6474]

your system changed my life few years ago, because when the space is maintained it takes 10-15 minutes to clean the whole room 2 times per week, but if the waves are splitted, say, I tidy up every day (it takes 2 minutes), I wipe the surfaces every other day (5 minutes) and mop once or twice per week - my room started to sparkle))))) deep cleaning bathroom takes so much more time, I'm ok with that, but the entry way is a struggle. With all the shoes to wipe, the floors getting always dirty, it never actually feels clean despite all the effort.

[@cleanmyspace]

Letting go of perfection and also focusing on efficiency is key, and it sounds like you’re doing that! I’m so glad to hear this :)

[@joygernautm6641]

I really love your mop. I used to have a swiffer sweeper, a broom, Doesn’tzens of commercial cleaners, a squeegee, and using your homemade recipe for all purpose cleaner and vinyl and laminate floor cleaners I now have three cleaners that do almost everything, your mop, and a floor squeegee for sweeping. Although I have to say I will never give up my power paste🙂

[@leemaymoh3887]

Love this. Thanks for breaking it down. It totally makes sense

[@katiegoff8800]

Kitchen and dining room are my top priorities. If I only have to clean one thing those are it. I have 5 kiddos that I homeschool and we cook A LOT.

[@dijanakadijevic1882]

I follow you religiously for the past yr and a half. I just don't remember if ever you did a video on how to clean a chandelier. Had to clean mine this week and was so lost on how to do it. Thanks # you're amazing

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks very much for watching Dijana! We haven't yet made a video about this, but I will add it to our list :)

[@carloszenon4562]

Hi Melissa..Glad to see you again.Haven't seen you in awhile..God bless you

[@Ruby-vv9ko]

At this point I like the videos before I even watch it because every single one of these videos have been life-changeingly helpful. Ilysm Melissa 🥺🥰❤️ thank you for all the education!!!

[@cleanmyspace]

Thank you very much for watching Ruby

[@Ruby-vv9ko]

Ahhhh you responded!! You’re my role model 😇 coming from an immigrant family, having adhd, and being a first-time home owner your videos have been so empowering. Also I love the taco mop 😭 can’t wait for my next paycheck to try some microfiber towels!! You’re the best!!! 🤍

[@fionabenson2148]

This system changed my life 😊

[@Jeff-0621]

You have officially efficiently, and effectively reduced the overwhelm and I am feeling empowered! Doing renovations and everywhere I work is the worst. It reminds me of how I learned moping from the navy in a figure it. It moves in one direction, and helps to get rid of dirt but that’s only one side. This method cover all three.

[@acrobaticanna]

Thanks so much. I just started a cleaning business. Best information I have ever heard. I do some of this naturally.

[@diane8885]

It works well for times when you just can't clean a whole room. Even if you break a room into 1/4's it is just more manageable. There are times when I physically can't clean a whole room. Even if I can do a quarter of a room, I feel accomplished

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

If I was your son...only thing I'd be doing is being at home doing what you tell me to do with no back talk or arguing. I'd do all of the cleaning so you don't have to worry with it! I'd help out in all other areas. My only happiness would be to obey you and make you happy!

[@marcelazimna1022]

The basket thing is a fantastic tip,thank you.The physical work reduce stress🥰

[@occultpriestess]

I come to your channel for INSPO when ever it's time to clean & use my Makers towel set!

[@flormarthas.ferreira2984]

I have a three-way clean system too. See if it is useful in any form: prepare, clean, decorate. Example: prepare: you take all the towels off the bathroom then clean the bathroom with products for each type of superficies, and then put all the decore back in a nice way. If we do not decore at the end it won´t show so well the cleaning work. I guess in the house of other people you can´t change much, but in our houses, we can always rearrange a plant, candle, or little paint as a final touch. Cleaning is tiring because sometimes is heavy work, but is so important that we should not hate it at all. Best wishes.

[@laurafl1835]

Omg, the kitchen!!! It's so complicated that look super clean! Dishes, food, accessories etc etc I think do meal prep for the week, maybe is the solution

[@bradmcewen]

I adopted this philosophy in my 3 car garage/shop/"estate" maintenance facility. Saves miles of aimless walking. Heated and finished interior makes it a good winter project. What room needs cleaned most often ? Anyplace that has a floor esp this time of year. A swifter mop utilizing a wash cloth for economics and quick rinsing in a solution.

[@Ez_melissa]

I tried it and it really works! Thank you for sharing these techniques 🥰 The room that is the most difficult to tidy and clean for me it’s my bedroom. It gets messy really fast. Because I’m a student so there’s always books/ papers/ clothes on the floor. Each weekend it takes me like 3 hours to reorganize everything. Perhaps I should think of a new way to organise my papers… 😅

[@PetStorK1]

So motivating! I should watch this every morning. Thanks! ❤🙏

[@louisereeves6039]

Greetings from Ireland.I love your book.🙋

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

This has been an eye opening for me. You are right, planning is the key. My challenge is the kitchen. I keep it clean but at time it clutters so quick. I’m working on kit and getting rid off things I do not longer use or need. Love it! Thanks for the ideas. Blessings , take care and be safe.

[@ryansweet1544]

Could you please do a video on labels, specifically the different ways expiration dates are printed on different products? I was decluttering things that I have not used in a while, and some of the expiration dates on some products are printed on their in a way that I have no idea if they are still good. Thank you, you're videos are a great help.

[@virakoval7334]

Thanks a lot. Your channel has been very helpful for me. Kitchen takes lots of time

[@karynhilton6220]

Mellisa , I can’t wait to get the microfibres cloths!And thank you so very much!,Karyn

[@lavernewebb7308]

I can’t remember if I ever took the time to say thank you! I really appreciate you Also, your 3wave system has really helped you me, because there had been many times when I felt confused because I didn’t now where to start Thank you so much for sharing

[@bettyk3372]

I found your channel from That Awkward Mom’s channel where she tried this system. I am excited to try this because it seems more like the technique that will really help me. Thank you for this video.

[@joanmanthorpe7716]

I love your cleaning programme and I follow your routines to the letter!😀

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

I'd love to clean everything for you to your satisfaction!

[@missgreece91]

Omg yes kitchen for me as well. Sometimes i wonder how the day flew from me just cooking, cleaning and then deep cleaning the kitchen since as the walls, the little areas on the stove and inside the oven, the chairs etc

[@laurawilloughby4000]

Thank you sugar. I'm old (65) and still never knew this stuff. Sad!

[@cleanmyspace]

We are always learning! ⭐️

[@patfillmore5658]

I have 5 cats and I was amazed when from your last video I used the squeegee to get the cat hair off. Love it.

[@cleanmyspace]

Oh that’s great to hear! With one cat I’m always sweating hahaha I can only imagine 5!

[@paulcarlachapman628]

Interesting. I've never been a bad housekeeper and your Waves are things I have always naturally followed. I'm trying to think if I picked them up from my mother. Perhaps?

[@esthershelley2622]

Prep Wave: Empty the Dishwasher Wave 1: Starting at one side of the room, tidy all surfaces to prep for actual cleaning. Possible prep sprays for stuck dirt or a deeper mess may be necessary from time to time. Wave 2: Cleaning of surfaces going from top to bottom using sprays and damp cloths as needed, end with sink using baking soda. Wave 3: Floors swept/vacuumed, rarely mopped, putting implements away and follow by trash emptied, bags replaced. Aim for 10 minutes unless you have some hand washing to do.

[@cleanmyspace]

Yes!

[@brittanydixon8794]

Kitchen and the bathroom are hands down the ones I clean the most in. Why because that is where bacteria will grow the most and fast as well.

[@carolfinn4027]

Mine's kitchen. Thank you for the the roadmap.

[@michelleglowala2360]

You are a great educator

[@TheT74]

Agree the kitchen and bathroom tub!

[@johnnicholl6088]

You are great… I live in England thanks for your advices

[@countrybootsgirl]

I love your videos, you've helped me improve with my cleaning habits. Especially the toilet.

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for saying that, it’s so nice to hear that!

[@countrybootsgirl]

@@cleanmyspace you're so welcome.

[@MsJuicyGirl81]

Definitely needed!!! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching!!😁

[@cristinam.1764]

With 3 kids and a husband I only make it to the first wave (tidying) and I don't seem to be able to make it to the cleaning 😞😓 I wish my kids would help me more with the tidyng and cleaning, great video Melissa, thanks for the Inspiration

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching Christina!

[@viollahsdiary]

This makes life easier for me as a mum of 3 considering I have a month old baby and another under 2.(tough)

[@DewiiAljoe]

That's what I like to do before I clean a room up. Getting all of my cleaning supplies together before I start to clean

[@julissakelker8905]

I love this! I.e. Cleaning in waves!

[@terrikuykendall7580]

Trying to get my family to pick up is my first and main dilemma. I love the 3 wave system though!

[@monikazweifel777]

Hello ,big fan of your channel and your microfiber products. I was wondering to increase efficiency, is it better to dust all wood components and furniture in the room and than do a glass cleaning wave like mirrors or windows in the same room? Or do wall by wall basically simultaneously wood and glass to finish before moving to next wall? Thank you

[@ginagi07]

A video on how to clean and move to a new place would be great. Not moving to a new build … In Scotland so old buildings…

[@arminachtduizend975]

Well the bedroom, but like you start from door. It's the bedside table which is always ground zero for cleaning. Passes by bathroom and heads straight for kitchen and living to outdoors. Slight variations after bathroom occur. As I allow break ups whenever I feel like I should entertain myself in between and allow add-ons of in depth extra work on the spot. Well explained how it can flow from/through your system.

[@chaithra.munegowda]

This is a great video! Thank you for sharing “clean my space”

[@FallnAngel07]

I clean the most time cleaning the kitchen. I cook often and want my cooking area to be clean so I can create masterpieces.

[@rishmaparoo]

Kitchen.. Hands down!

[@shaunacase752]

Definately the kitchen & bathroom... Thanks for your videos. I too hate cleaning. 😊

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks very much for watching Shauna!!

[@faithgray98]

I am here to say that the clock technique works for people with ADHD! I have used the clock method since seeing it in an old video on Melissa's channel

[@neddalakhdarchaoche9232]

Thank you for your great video with great info.☺

[@BeeRich33]

🖐 👋 🖐 👋

[@Austin_903]

Thanks, now it all makes sense lol… your saving me so much time!

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

Great video! Thanks!

[@cleanmyspace]

You're welcome!

[@pamelamorgan3986]

I may have missed this, but do you do one room at a time or the whole wave on every room?

[@Ninakas.]

This is SOO good, absolutely love it.

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching Nina!

[@Ninakas.]

@@cleanmyspace I am honestly excited that I will have my first "wave rounds" later today.. :-) Isnt that a statement itself :-) Left to right, Top to bottom, work your way round the clock, easy, done. I cant believe it. I LOVE it. Can you now invent something like this for paperwork as well please?? and for all the rest of my life where my poor ADHD brain is struggeling. HAHA if only. No, but seriously THANK YOU, I have a whole house to declutter here, loooads.. And it helps so much to have tthese videos.

[@annsosie1515]

Love the wave 🌊 Cool tie dye ☮️

[@lailakhan9410]

yes u have done it girl

[@WitmanClan]

Thank you 🙏

[@valeriepasbrig742]

3 Wave System = Life Saver. I've never been able to fly through the kitchen, including cabinets, as fast as I do now.

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching Valerie!

[@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple]

Am gonna try this! Thanks for the advice!

[@lizagimz]

Completely off topic, but what brand/color are your floors? I want to do lighter color floors in luxury vinyl plank and yours are exactly the look I am going for!

[@Gudregerar7]

T h e Kitchen!!! Feels like I’m not doing anything else…kids, teenager, DD and a dog…😅

[@ann5347]

I love you so much!! Thank you!!

[@shahrazad3787]

Hello .thank you so much for your amazing tips . Which vaccum are you using? Is that a Dyson?

[@katiemacwhereuat]

I use your mop all the time for my hardwood floors :)

[@cleanmyspace]

Awesome! I used it this morning too, it really does an amazing job! ✨

[@lindsayobregon5456]

Love this video

[@reginahobbs4753]

OMG, it's definitely the kitchen! Everything seems to start and stop in the kitchen, 1st light on and last light off. lol

[@ieatcrayons3322]

Thank you!

[@sababajwa93]

Wow this is so helpful...

[@lianouata]

Very hopeful ty