The best cleaning advice I have ever learnt from you is "letting it sit." Honestly, that has saved me so much frustration and cash! I use a variation of your cleaning spray too, so thank you very much for giving me the tools for a clean home, in much less time and easy on the pocket xx
@HomeHealthandEverythingElse2 жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa, I have a dryer hack. If your garments come out wrinkly, or you need to quickly remove some wrinkles from an item, throw an ice cube in with the clothes and turn the dryer on for a few minutes, then remove the item(s) immediately and hang up. There may (or may not) be a little bit of wet spots but they will dry quickly and your garment will be virtually wrinkle free.
@monicatomaras1921 Жыл бұрын
If you throw in a damp cloth, will do the same thing without wet spots
Ever since you talked about Biokleen Bac-Out it has been a must have in my home, thank you so much for your informative vids!👍
@singit36302 жыл бұрын
🙋♀️ Same!
@hollz18432 жыл бұрын
True true! I also love Angry Orange & Rocco & Roxie!
@andreawallenberger26682 жыл бұрын
Same!
@sardineRN Жыл бұрын
The all purpose cleaner is amazing! It's my go-to cleaner and tea tree oil is just the right hint of clean scent that doesn't give me a migraine. I had to make a second bottle of the AP cleaner for the garage because I got tired of hunting it down when I needed it 😁
@kathyirvine67192 жыл бұрын
I love the first one water and dish soap we labeled it Old Reliable with a picture of the dog off of Lady and the Tramp. My favorite product on the market is Pink and I always have the barkeepers friend. We use all the homemade products you have suggested to make they are the very BEST! Thank You! ❤❤❤
@kevinalthage12382 жыл бұрын
For me Bar Keeper Friend! It is hard to beat! Great info here.
@dominiquetheeasyminimalist2 жыл бұрын
I’ve used your recipes for years, it’s in my “love” KZbin list, easy, non toxic, gentle on all surfaces, and cheap. I have one harsher cleaner for occasional use on tough grease. And your cloths are just amazing! Thank you 😁
@RykaStar2 жыл бұрын
Fine….. I guess I’ll go clean something haha.
@alanasweet44652 жыл бұрын
😂
@b.c.93582 жыл бұрын
I use these as cleaning inspo
@MichelleNagir2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@pamwood395610 ай бұрын
😅
@pamwood395610 ай бұрын
@@b.c.9358me too!!
@rdmckeever76452 жыл бұрын
Barkeeper's Friend, Dawn, & Washing Soda are the must-have store items for me...
@1Lightdancer Жыл бұрын
I love your DIY cleaners - and borax is one of my favorites. I mix 2 Tbsp borax with a cup of baking soda, and keep it by the tub to add to Epsom salt baths - is also great as a cleaner - I sprinkle some in the toilet bowl about weekly. I use eco laundry strips, and love them! I'm trying a bar of dish soap when my new house is finished (soon, I hope!!) But keep liquid on hand. I mix several Tbsp borax with 15 oz hot water to dissolve, then pour about 1/4 cup in the laundry dispenser most loads. I also got a set of natural wool dryer balls that I use regularly.
@hollz18432 жыл бұрын
Some of my staples are Gain power wash (mostly bc of the smell), Rocco & Roxie enzymatic! Thanks as always Melissa! Loving the minis I bought on yr site. I feel like I can control them a lot easier than 12x12 microfibers.
@childofTheMostHigh42172 жыл бұрын
Love your diy bathroom tub and tile cleaner with hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, dish soap and few drops essential oil. Also, thanks for your honesty and transparency!❤
@aaronaaron1181 Жыл бұрын
Hey Beautiful
@carolscott-kracer1966 Жыл бұрын
What recipe is that one for?
@resigningstars10 ай бұрын
@@carolscott-kracer1966diy bathroom/shower tub cleaner
@pamelaquander8485 Жыл бұрын
I've been using Kaboom bathroom cleaner every time I make my grocery list. and pine sol cleaner too.❤ this is soooo easy and I just finished watching your video. you're home is gorgeous. Thanks so much. 😊😊😊
@carolynchristy2 жыл бұрын
WD-40 is my friend when I want to make things shine. My apartment was totally gutted and remodeled 5 years ago and builder's grade everything was used. It's lovely and I appreciate having a nice place to live but I have to be careful what I use to clean with. I use the homemade mixtures for the everyday cleaning. But when I need to spiffy things up I will use the WD-40 on my appliances, fixtures, sink, anywhere I want to make it look new. The landlord does a walk-through twice a year and she says I have the cleanest apt. Thanks, Melissa for making me look good!
@darniataylor77492 жыл бұрын
The solution with the alcohol is basically the same as the Dawn PowerWash diy spray minus the essential oil. Just put it in your empty SprayWash bottle.
@ap30082 жыл бұрын
I am trying to switch to products that are better for me and better for the environment because I am struggling with infertility and I am trying to switch to more natural products to see if they help…So I made some changes like buying perfume free products, including dish soap that it’s perfume free. I started using essential oils instead of perfume for the house. I use natural soap as a body wash instead of general shower gel . And I started using more DYI home cleaning products so thank you for this video.
@peggyrooney75572 жыл бұрын
Great job 👍 and my favorite product to buy is Vinegar and Borax.
@peggyrooney7557 Жыл бұрын
@Vivian Swim okay, I really do understand.
@helenabobena2 жыл бұрын
I love the Biokleen Bac Out you suggested for pet and toilet stuff, I can’t live without Dr. Bronners Sal Suds for my all around concentrated soap (I add it to homemade all purpose spray, use it in the toilet bowl scrub recipe, dilute it for dishes… etc.). Last but not least - Bar Keepers Friend!!
@lawra892 жыл бұрын
Bon Ami. It's very similar the Bar Keepers Friend.
@angelaromo224 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the DIY cleaners.
@mariebarger86312 жыл бұрын
Dawn dish soap and fabuloso for me.
@brendarose3941 Жыл бұрын
After years of cleaning my glass top tables with paper towel and leaving tons of lint, which returns shortly . I tried yours and holy cow. My furniture looks great! Thanks so much!
@ericafey89582 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video about what cleaning you could do before you go on holiday? For example I remove the bedsheets before I go on vacation so it can air out while I'm gone, but I was wondering if there were other things like that that I'm missing.
@aaronaaron1181 Жыл бұрын
Hey beautiful
@davidfriedman18882 жыл бұрын
Cold pressed orange oil concentrate. Dilluted in water in spray bottle from 1 oz per quart (general purpose) to 6 oz per quart (heavy degreasing).
@annsmith919610 ай бұрын
Love these ideas and recipes. I noticed the water pitcher you used on the tub, you must be in Canada! That's a milk bag pitcher. 🇨🇦 🍁
@gardeninginthedesert2 жыл бұрын
Washing up liquid. I use Fairy, I think it's the British equivalent of Dawn. For a long time I used bar soap to wash dishes (not hand bar soap) but when I went back to ferry it made washing the dishes so much easier. I can also be used to make other cleaning products around the home so it's multi-use and probably the product I use more than any other in my home.
@justyna.19792 жыл бұрын
Sal suds, oxi clean and "All" baby laundry detergent :-) Love and tried almost all your DIY recipes!
@barrymick5161 Жыл бұрын
What DIY product would be used on glass top stove?
@FF-pn7fx2 жыл бұрын
Love Love Love! Thank you for sharing!
@betzy75142 жыл бұрын
I still use those Earth laundry strips or Tide for laundry and love Method Daily Granite on my counters. But I do use your basic cleaner recipe with the rubbing alcohol on lots of things! I have a window cleaner recipe that contains vinegar, distilled water and a small amount of cornstarch and I LOVE it, especially with a squeegee!
@moodyboobsjanna2 жыл бұрын
I use pink solution and would be super interested in seeing a video on how you use it. I've made the heavy and light mix as well as used it straight up but would love to see someone that isn't from the company show its benefits.
@cleanmyspace2 жыл бұрын
Added this video to our list :)
@moodyboobsjanna2 жыл бұрын
@@cleanmyspace woohoo thank you!! I'm obsessed with all your cleaning vids, they definitely have helped me up my game.
@tiffanyb.75962 жыл бұрын
Love when we know EXACTLY what’s in our cleaning products since it’s on our hands. The Impressive-looking overpriced products have some scary ingredients. I mostly stick to environmentally safe products. Thank you! 😊🦋
@cleanmyspace2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tiffany!
@ILikeBigCatsAndICannotLie2 жыл бұрын
I have hard water which may be the reason commercial products work better in the tub. I use dish soap plus Scrubbing bubbles (vs vinegar) to clean my tub/shower. Dish soap makes the cleaning go much faster than the product alone.
@Shazzzz8072 жыл бұрын
I have used your recipe for the stone cleaner and the baking soda and dish soap recipe to clean my bathrooms
@aaronaaron1181 Жыл бұрын
Hey Beautiful
@janellelee34482 жыл бұрын
I bought the house recently so moving to there soon so I searched for how to clean properly for the whole house. I am so happy that I found your channel. I love all your recipes for cleaning spray. Does the DIY spray have expired? How long will it last? Also suggest me how to clean unpainted inside kitchen cabinets and drawers. I will appreciate if you have time to answer. Thank you
@Susan-pg7yc2 жыл бұрын
What is a flat weave cloth? Thanks for all your diy hacks!
@RetroCity872 жыл бұрын
I too would like to know that. The video doesn't show Melissa's cloth in enough detail to figure it out.
@pakistanibachapartyvlog58102 жыл бұрын
Your 🏠 is neat and clean
@kymberlydawn14452 жыл бұрын
I clean airbnbs and I discovered a set of cleaning cloths for windows and glass where you only use water! They have litteraly saved me soooo much money for less than $20. Microfiber wholesale window and glass cleaning cloths.
@kristalhumphreys4621 Жыл бұрын
Clorox is my die hard favorite cleaner that I add to many of my household cleaners especially in the bathroom ❤
@lucerohoward56492 жыл бұрын
Like all of this and have been using your all purpose cleaner, really work well; thank you Melissa and have a beautiful night. 🙂🙃😉
@Kaaybrat2 жыл бұрын
Barkeepers friend is my diehard. I’d love to see a video on how to use it!
@dimitrav93532 жыл бұрын
You can absolutely make your own laundry detergent using equal amounts of marseille soap and baking soda and adding 15 - 20 drops of lemon essential oil.It cleans the clothes perfectly,even darker ones.For fabric softener I recently switched to white vinegar (again adding essential oil,usually lavender).It leaves the clothes really soft and delicately smelling!
@AChickandaDuck2 жыл бұрын
Over time, using soap instead of detergent will build up on clothes and the machine. Often it voids your machine’s warranty too. Just a heads up.
@Heidi-Beth2 жыл бұрын
I really like the Lysol foam all purpose cleaner. Does a really good job at leaving no streaks..especially on flat top stoves and all faucets.
@jobond331710 ай бұрын
I checked white vinegar which you use in cooking etc to cleaning vinegar which is a little stronger but according to chemists that does not make any difference. I am going to litmus paper and check pH. This is why I find using just water in many cases works well for me
@nenaa.81662 жыл бұрын
Hello Melissa, Thank you for sharing your expertise on housekeeping. I will not share my age but simply say I’m a grandmother learning so much. Over a year ago I signed up for your class starting a cleaning business. Lost track with Life and Covid, would I be able to access the course?
@bernesageorge2 жыл бұрын
I need a diy stainless steel cleaner thanks
@chapp1432 жыл бұрын
What do you think of homemade laundry detergent? My family makes it in huge batches and it lasts us well over 6 months! I enjoy the sustainability of it but what do you think of the ingredients?
@PRAELIA_62 жыл бұрын
Ill always buy store bought dishwasher tablets & rinse aid. I haven't found a DIY product that I like as much!
@kristalhumphreys4621 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to know! I’m making a few DIY cleaners today ❤
@beckyseebach30292 жыл бұрын
Love this video! I’m using your recipe for the stone cleaner as my all purpose cleaner and WOW! Gonna try your soap scum buster next. This is all making me want to clean! (Wait - what??) 😄
@taniameenowa91602 жыл бұрын
The Clean my Space general purpose cleaner recipe is great, you can whip up 1 spray bottle and it will clean your whole house and I tend to do this when I don't always want to use branded cleaning products.In answer to your question, Bar Keepers Friend and Thieves oil are must have products.
@pakistanibachapartyvlog58102 жыл бұрын
I am first from Pakistan your vlog are informative
@InmyWorld_Marcia2 жыл бұрын
WOW this is fantastic, going to try some of these these. Thanks Woolite Laundry detergent for black and white clothes.
@larrissakingston4762 жыл бұрын
the pink is my go to always
@user-ci5si8jz5h4 ай бұрын
Amazing div products i cant wait till i start making my own
@emmasethiopiankitchen2 жыл бұрын
Great DIYs! Thank you 🙏❤️
@Chicharrera.2 жыл бұрын
Here in Australia I buy "Jiff". It's a creme cleanser, useful for grime and soap scum. Also Borax, to soak my cloth wipes (old cloth nappies now used as wipes), kitchen rags, excercise towels, and underwear. Everything else I make from scratch.
@elizabethburberry94172 жыл бұрын
We have Jiff in New Zealand also. It's something I've always used but I feel they changed the recipe a couple of years ago. It's not as good as it used to be. It's not as thick and creamy as it was. More like it's cheaper alternatives now.
@kathleendix95762 жыл бұрын
You amaze me that you hate cleaning and yet make a living off of it! ;-)
@deborahderden48602 жыл бұрын
You can wip up laundry detergent. It is cheap and easy to make the powder. We have done it for years and won’t go back to commercial laundry detergent.
@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these DIYs.
@memyselfandiperiod2 жыл бұрын
How do you clean wicker baskets? I bought several last December and I'm not sure if I should clean it soon hehe.
@bridgettsharp92852 жыл бұрын
HOW DO YOU TAKE OUT THE SCRATCHES ON STAIINLESS STEEL SINKS?
@chicagorhtours10 ай бұрын
I like Murphy's Soap for all wood floors, furniture.
@Ronald-Butler7 ай бұрын
For the soap scum buster, have you added water to the product to yield more spray? Vinegar on its own isn’t too potent? Thanks
@barbaracorbett82342 жыл бұрын
The die-hard cleaning products that I buy are Bar Keeper's Friend and Tide for laundry.
@mrohde20672 жыл бұрын
I❤️ your microfiber cloths ! Didn’t realize how crappy my polyester ones were until I experienced the cleaning power of yours ! Thank you for an awesome product . I clean my glass mirrors with straight vinegar , is they wrong ? What do you recommend for a steak free shine on stainless refrigerators ?
@monicakostak98412 жыл бұрын
Clorox bleach -still my fave to use in cleaning cutting boards and will spray in the bathrooms
@MazyGillisPh.D2 ай бұрын
Can I use Bar Keepers Friend on glass?
@jodysees19 Жыл бұрын
I still buy Comet cleaner for touch back side of pans or really grimmy sinks!
@sarahkirbach5040 Жыл бұрын
I’m with you on the bar keeper’s friend, and dish soap - also use Castile soap & Castile bar soap 👍🏻
@alanasweet44652 жыл бұрын
I have a question, Melissa. And i apologize if this was already mentioned in other videos. What is the best cleaning solution for fake hardwood floors? I am currently using liquid Lysol followed by steam cleaner, but it's been so hot, all windows are shut and Lysol fumes are hard on us all (reactive airway). Thank you! Love your channel!
@cathylouden9529 Жыл бұрын
Do not use steam on fake hardwood floors. It will destroy it. Use Melissa's general cleaner, vinegar, dish soap, and water.
@lisamitchell45752 жыл бұрын
I like your spray bottles where can I get them.
@jrcgjhughes2 жыл бұрын
If I remember right you had a DIY Disinfectant / all purpose cleaner to clean the toilet in one of you many but super diy cleaner videos. Do you remember which one or do you remember the recipe? Thanks I have learn so much from you and you helped me so much because the diy cleaner usually always clean better for me than the store bought.
@vernabryant28942 жыл бұрын
Mold and mildew cleaner that I use is Clorox spray with bleach for my grout around the bathtub.
@joycemitchell2092 Жыл бұрын
I have to have Comet for toilets. And Tide for laundry. 😁
@tutonelylesnaranjo63112 жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa - can you suggest the best way to clean a glass stove top that will remove all the extra residue that is left after cooking. Also how to remove candle wax from a glass. Appreciate all your remedy advice on your channel and thanks so much.
@user-qr2lg5ib9g Жыл бұрын
Have you ever used newspaper ro clean the mirrors? Just turned my hands black!!lmao MY FAVORITE CLEANING/FRESHENING HACK WOULD BE 3/4BOTTLE HOT WATER AND LIKEN1-2 CAPS OF UNSTOPPABLEs....I spray it on EVERYTHING THAT IS FABRIC. makes the house smell soooook good.
@niki1736 Жыл бұрын
I am new here & use some of these already and they are great thanks 💥💥
@jobond331710 ай бұрын
I used to use newspaper to wipe glass. Always found it gave me a streak-free shiny finish. Don't why so will have to research that. But once the newspaper was easy to get and after reading then cleaning it started the fire
@jariqueen2 жыл бұрын
This is what I do lol less chemicals and gets the job done just fine
@eespinosa642 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! What do you recommend for re-sending granite countertops?
@stephenleblanc46772 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@elsafischer32472 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU THANK YOU
@jobond331710 ай бұрын
I'm with you on laundry detergent will buy that. But but will research which is best for me. But I have a problem. I think I would like a new Miele washing machine. The one with duo dose but I don't want water softener or even brighter But but again I know overuse of detergent causes problems so a machine that puts in the right amount at the right time sounds good. I will just have to understand what their products do and what's in their mix
@Hawaiigirl1289 ай бұрын
Hi I love all of your videos with tips and your expertise 😍 your video on cleaning and I saw you use a handheld steamer that plugged in could you link that below please or let me know which one it is thanks so much Tammy 🌺
@Heidi-Beth2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@aldakendall49212 жыл бұрын
I love your recipes and have been using them for years. Laundry detergent
@weirdo_wolfie2 жыл бұрын
I can't live without The Pink Stuff. If you're at your wits end with homemade cleaners, then The Pink Stuff will take care of the rest. It's a great abrasive, smells great, and lasts forever. It can be used on virtually everything, and in my personal experience of being a professional cleaner, it's nice to know the pros use it too 🙂
@immasher21392 жыл бұрын
I've been seeing Pink Stuff on comments. What is it? Never heard of it.
@weirdo_wolfie2 жыл бұрын
@@immasher2139 it's an all-purpose stain remover/detergent/abrasive paste. It's easy on surfaces but tough on stains. I just scoop it out of the tub with a microfiber cloth and go directly to the surface. The only surfaces to avoid are stainless steel and glass.
@immasher21392 жыл бұрын
@@weirdo_wolfie where can I find it?
@weirdo_wolfie2 жыл бұрын
@@immasher2139 not sure what part of the world you're in, but Wal-Mart and Amazon carry it
@immasher21392 жыл бұрын
@@weirdo_wolfie Thank you!
@katestinson92222 жыл бұрын
I would really like a video on tasks for kids and how to help teach them to clean. We are working on teaching our son to pick up toys.
@zenbound332 жыл бұрын
The milk bag jug!! 😂Ontario represent✌️
@STURDYSTANCE2 жыл бұрын
thank you
@leslieevans24062 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton 😃👍
@vernabryant28942 жыл бұрын
Good information.
@5rgyyuyrgg2 жыл бұрын
My die hard store bought product is, Dawn Ultra Gentle Clean dishwashing liquid
@robinbarrett1158 Жыл бұрын
I used to have pink. Is there another name for it? Where does one find it?
@SCash-rl5ee10 ай бұрын
Do you have a video about the store bought cleaning products that you find are better than DIY? And are you using any of those in other ways beside the obvious? It would be super helpful to know where my money is best saved by DIY and where it should be spent for products to get the most out of my time cleaning, so I can be effective, but lazy. ;)
@GiovannaGramuglia Жыл бұрын
Do you use a wet cloth or dry when cleaning countertops?
@sonyamanhouei2 жыл бұрын
Yea,definitely laundry detergent and dawn dish soap always,Lysol bathroom cleaner. I think that’s all I always buy,.