EXPERT CLEANING TIPS (Practical Cleaning Advice)

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Cleaning Expert Melissa Maker shares some simple cleaning advice to help you clean better. #Cleaning #tips
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0:00 - 8 Things You Shouldn't Put in the Dishwasher
0:40 - Thing 1
1:06 - Thing 2
2:07 - Thing 3
3:25 - Thing 4
4:18 - Thing 5
5:37 - Thing 6
6:53 - Thing 7
7:53 - Thing 8
8:27 - More Dishwasher Tips
9:28 - Common Cleaning Mistakes
10:28 - Mistake 1
10:49 - Mistake 2
11:49 - Mistake 3
12:56 - Mistake 4
13:30 - The BIGGEST Mistake in Cleaning
13:59 - What is Dwell Time?
14:40 - On Counters
15:17 - Disinfecting
16:19 - Stains
17:04 - Heavy Duty Cleaning
19:06 - How to Clean Glass, Mirrors and Screens
19:29 - Mirrors
21:28 - Heavy Duty Glass Cleaner
22:37 - Screens
24:41 - Exterior Windows
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[@Goldenwoodz]

The “dishwasher taste” on dishes is from fragranced detergents & also a dirty machine possibly in some cases. When the machine is clean inside it has absolutely no odor or just the odor from detergent in the last load. Use unscented pacs or powder and you won’t have that issue anymore!! Those wine glass stem holders are also cup shelves as well, fold them down and put your spatulas and larger utensils up there with smaller items beneath but keep in mind the top rack wash arm needs to spray the items on that shelf up there so don’t put many large items in the upper rack under the cup shelves when their being used. And yes clean the filter & machine very often! Awesome video Melissa!!

[@kathleenm.5633]

Have been using your diy cleaners for YEARS! Thank you!

[@emilybh6255]

Ever since I began cutting the amount of soap into the dishwasher and using LESS than the manufacturer of the dishwasher provided for based on the sizing of the receptacles, my dishes have come out much cleaner without any films! It also now takes me twice as long to use up the soap! I bet you could take care of your "dishwasher flavor" trying this.

[@brendarose3941]

I hate condensation on my drink container. I have a small plastic container lined with a paper towel to catch it. I keep the paper towel in it until it no longer absorbs. I am water vinegar and alcohol and couple drops of Dawn team. Sometimes water and vinegar only. I am a reformed store bought product user. Since finding Clean My Space I use about 75%DIY 25% store bought. Thanks again Melissa!

[@lauraholleman3560]

I’m mostly diy - my mom was pro-natural cleaners when possible long before it was cool. For a few jobs, you can’t beat store-bought. I try to be judicious so I just purchased your diy cleaners ebook. I think I might be overly sensitive to scents and was interested that you suggested unscented soap for cleaning straws and lids. I’ve always wondered why anyone would want their dishes to smell like a meadow. Pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to handle food served on those dishes. Great tips here - I’m a big fan and recommend your channel to people all the time. Thanks for your help!

[@marilynhillman4887]

Love your advice. I have used a DIY window cleaner for many a year but always add a couple of drops of dishwasher soap to the mix to prevent streaking. In the UK it is difficult to buy large bottles of vinegar at and nearly impossible to buy rubbing alcohol, so annoying.......

[@DeboraZag]

Melissa!! I am about to start cleaning houses and am SO THANKFUL for your channel, thank you soooo much!!!! Small request, could you consider making a video of what's in your 'pro-cleaning kit' including cloths, mops, and vacuum favs for your viewers that are trying or have a cleaning business?! Thank you for your time Melissa!

[@thatchicksavage3165]

Love and thank you for your videos Melissa!💕 One thing I find cute/funny is when you say the word pacifically instead of specifically😝

[@carolfinn4027]

Great instruction, as usual. Thanks!

[@adamf5415]

Another amazing video Melissa!!! Always love your content. Thanks for everything ❤😊

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching Adam!

[@elsafischer3247]

I have been following your advice since you started.. Thank you

[@stephaniecline7648]

Thank you for teaching me how to effectively clean! I had chores growing up but wasn't really taught how to do anything besides spray a surface and wipe it down, which left me repeating that 5 times or more, or floddinf a surface then trying to clean that mess up, and still having less than ideal results.

[@user-vp4cp8mf9l]

Would love to see a video on DIY products for different type stains... how do you make socks white after your kid has walked on grass and dirt?

[@tohonour]

Galltvål in Swedish takes away grass on clothes and blood also. Check it up , do not know the name in english. Natural . Excellent. Cheap. BILE SOAP.

[@tuikkur.5655]

​@@tohonour I think it's just gall soap in English. 😃 And yes, it's fantastic! We call it sappisaippua here in Finland.

[@amaliamorales5606]

Excellent video thanks for sharing your tips.

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching them :)

[@jessmelgar219]

I do handwash reusable straws and tumblers too. I highly recommend a small drying rack that you can leave near your sink. I have one that can air dry 3 tumblers and holds the straws vertical which helps me remember to rinse and quick wash them every time I use them

[@haygrl6272]

Just something I noticed in the cast iron segment. The pan you have looks to be black and orange enameled cast iron and not regular cast iron. WIth Enameled cast iron there is no need to create a seasoning on the pan because that is the purpose of the enmanal, so with that type of cast iron soap is completely fine to use. However, modern soaps are also fine to use on regular cast irons as well since they don't contain lye, which is one of the ingredient that strips the seasoning. I do agree that for most clean up, if nothing is stuck on, some hot water and a wipe down or deglaze works great.

[@saramations]

2:55 obviously the best way to clean any sort of cast iron pan, enameled or not, is to use an angle grinder. 😊

[@JohnSRostash]

Great video! Great tips! Especially the tip for cleaning a cast iron pan. 👍✌ Happy new year! 🎉🍾🥂

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching John! Happy New Year! 🎉🎉 🎉

[@cventura2573]

I’m both teams lol! I love diy and love trying store bought cleaning products! I get equally excited when I make something and buy something new to try! But always use microfiber towels!

[@user-ci5si8jz5h]

Yes me too

[@cathyjoy9214]

We hardly use straws in Australia. We drink straight from the cup, glass or even can ..... except when buying takeaway; they always give straws ....... sigh.

[@user-ci5si8jz5h]

Very Good Information ❤😊

[@AuntieD.]

I had a housemate that broke so many wine glasses. I switched to stemless and never looked back. Dishwasher friendly ❤

[@annalauryn966]

Ur quite terrific with language and explaining without using too many words. Recommend me 3 books to read please. Im going to start reading every day this year

[@victoriaa9107]

good stuff !

[@kashbash9645]

8:50 I’ve also tried them all. And Seventh Generation Dishwasher Packs work very well.

[@aprildegele1510]

NEVER cast iron in the dishwasher! If you need to re-season a cast iron pan, there is a specific procedure for doing that. Not difficult, but takes some time. Patina off, and then you need to re-season to get the patina started again. BTW, same for baking sheets. Baking sheets will also form this patina over time, so just let them be. Makes them non-stick. Eventually, that patina will come off and that's when you need to clean it and start over, just like with cast iron. Stemless glasses are awesome. We don't use stemmed glasses any more and haven't for years. For those purists ... white may not be great in stemless because it warms the glass by your hand (and you can't appear fancy by knowing how to hold a white glass vs a red glass), so if you are having snobs over to your house, pull out the stemware for whites. Reds don't matter. Cheap knives in the dishwasher. Good cutting knives, never. I have NO idea why it would cost "thousands" to clean a cup/mug stain off of a natural stone. There are ways that cost about $20. On wood, it's cheaper and a matter of heat and the finish. Girl, fume free oven cleaner takes almost everything off of anything. Drip pans, stove tops, shower doors. Seriously. Cover if needed if the schmutz is deep. The absolutely best cleaner I've found to clean hard water stains is Apple Cider vinegar. To clean glass ... water and newspaper. It's been used for decades and it really works.

[@joanwinters5647]

not a mug or cup stain on stone she was refering to cleaning products staining it

[@rosytellez21]

You have an enameled cast iron. It can be washed with soap.

[@LisaNix2]

True- hers is enameled. And the outside of her pan needs a good cleaning🥹

[@rosytellez21]

@@LisaNix2 she needs to scrub it with some bar keepers friend lol

[@saramations]

@@LisaNix2nothing wrong with it, it’s just stained from normal use and washing. If you try to force it off with BKF, it’s going to ruin the finish. I mean, I’ve used bkf on problem areas, and it gets better but there’s a certain point where you just need to stop.

[@fillistine]

We call dwell time, 'contact time' in the UK. Yes the instructions are usually on the product

[@lizzieb6311]

Oh gee…now I know what I’ve done to my Blendtec…the not sold (replacement) jar has been “locking up” during mixing….never happened with the original one I had for 15 years…but now I put it in the dishwasher. Now I realize I’m screwing up the gears at the base. Thank you! You are the BEST! Fantastic tips we can ALL use ♥

[@lizzieb6311]

No so old - is what I meant to say 😬

[@kermitdafrog444]

If a cast iron is properly seasoned you can use soap with it. Never dishwasher. I still try to clean without soap but it can be done safely

[@kschramm8885]

I use a damp microfiber cloth and then wipe it down with a dry glass microfiber cloth. It works great for me, but now I want to try your mix.

[@cathyjoy9214]

Just a heads up for Aussies watching this, Cornstarch is known as Corn Flour in Australia. "This can sometimes cause confusion as in other parts of the world, corn flour refers to a finer flour made from whole corn kernels, while in Aus it refers specifically to the starch derived from corn"

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

I use a product called Sprayway from Amazon to clean my glass. I do like using DIY cleaners at times. I alway enjoy your cleaning tips. 😊

[@spcatmom]

Your sweater at the beginning, I would love to know where to purchase! Pink,blue,purple,... love it!

[@whitneyr.846]

My rule of thumb for never on the dishwasher is anything with a wood handle. Especially my knives. My son put one of the steak knives in the dishwasher once and you can tell which one because it made the wood handle slightly bleached out.

[@reginabeasley872]

I always spray my cleaning solutions on my cloth then wipe the surface gently

[@cleanmyspace]

This!

[@chandascott1136]

I love your sweater at the beginning of the video! Where did you get it?

[@metanisha441]

We use eco friendly dishwasher detergent on eco mode and it’s brilliant. It’s even perfume free so we never have any dishwasher smells!

[@nozee77]

Same! Ours never lets us down as well!

[@cleanmyspace]

This is great to hear! What detergent do you use?

[@marthazaragoza4385]

Please share with the class 😂

[@metanisha441]

It is a product of a drug store in Germany named „Denk mit nature Spülmaschinentabs“, I‘ll share the ingredients: 5 - 15 % oxygen-based bleaching agents , Polycarboxylates , Less than 5 % non-ionic surfactants , Phosphonates , Contains enzymes (protease/amylase). It has won an award as the best eco friendly detergent. Also in Germany washing machine detergents are being tested and latest results show that eco friendly detergents have beaten Ariel & Co. They’re better!

[@kaylabryson1932]

@@nozee77what brand name?

[@katm1100]

solution to reusable straws picking up flavours/not going into the dishwasher: borosilicate glass straws :) (also good for anyone who has issues with other materials/textures)

[@smilingvick]

Do you have a DIY cleaning solution for the shower curtain liner in the shower?

[@asack2183]

I use the vinegar and water mixture with a microfiber cloth. No windex, streaks 🫤

[@cleanmyspace]

..and in my humble opinion, Windex smells worse than Vinegar 🫤

[@MissCookie8260]

Use a heat gum to warm plastics that have warped. Keep it in it's proper shape while cooling.

[@chackn3y888]

How long can u store the mixer of vinegar and dishsoap for?

[@sandrajordan3802]

My dishwasher went kaput and my husband doesn’t think it needs to be replaced.so now EVERYTHING has to be hand washed. I hate dish washing

[@cleanmyspace]

Uggggghhhhhhhhh...

[@jilllunceford4114]

Let him be the dishwasher then.

[@sandrajordan3802]

He does help with the dishes, I still think that after 56 years and 5 kids I have kind of earned one. But he is not going to give in. Sometimes I just let them stack up to see how long it will take him to do them.

[@palpak06]

We run our dishwasher once a week. Would you recommend to rinse the dishes before putting it in the dishwasher?

[@dianethompson6804]

I always empty the canoster pn my vacuum after i use it--so its always teady to go.

[@JamieAug]

It's ok to use just a little bit of soap in cast iron pans.

[@jennyjenkins877]

20:20 Another reason why essential oils don't cause streaks on mirrors is because they don't contain fatty acids like vegetable oils.

[@NPonlamuangsri]

Hey, Melissa I love your channel! I’m wondering if you could help me. I’m a truck driver and I share trucks with other drivers. We need to clean our truck interiors at the end of the week. Not really extensive detailing, but enough to be courteous to the next driver. Do you have a recipe for a fabric refresher? Something to get the stinky trucker smell out of the seats?

[@sand7269]

Also, the intense dishwasher heat slowly blunts the knife.

[@matthewluck9077]

Also, with knives, don’t put wood-handled knives in the dishwasher as they damage the handles and often the little eyes in the handle will disappear.

[@homelifewithtee]

Thanks for the reminder about dwell time for cleaning products. In terms of cleaning windows and glass, I'm on Team Sprayway + microfiber cloth. When I'm cleaning screens, I use a cleaner and cloth that are specifically for electronics. I'll give the rubbing alcohol and water solution (spraying it onto the cloth and not the screen) a try to see if I like this method more. Thanks for the useful tips, as always! :)

[@user-zi2fj3hz2o]

Team diy

[@Doobydoobydoowah]

You MUST have a straw cleaning brush to clean reusable straws. A dishwasher will not clean them. Also, loofah sponges. Amazing! They are truly non-scratch, which Scotchguard is not! They scrub great, but we no longer have scratched-up cutlery. They’re cheap and compostable (louffa is a type of gourd), so we replace ours each week and throw the old one in the compost! We don’t have a worm bin anymore, but they happily ate our loofah sponges when we did 😊🪱 Edit: grammar

[@user-dy2px8gt1g]

Not cleaning relayed but that jumper is stunning

[@annalauryn966]

I think ur supposed to heat up the cast iron after u rinse it and wipe some more oil into it while its warm. Then bake the oil into it while killing germs? Thats what i saw someone doing on youtube anyway

[@nozee77]

My eco friendly dishwasher tabs work perfectly fine every single time. I never need to reclean or polish anything. You just need to find the right stuff.

[@cleanmyspace]

Which brand do you use?

[@hollyjobitner3285]

I use Dropps dishwasher tabs. The product is great, but their service department is horrible. Be careful that you don’t get on an automatic refill if you don’t want it. It’s very difficult to get it changed. 💙

[@nozee77]

@@cleanmyspace I am in Europe, so I don't know if any of these are familiar to you. Atm I use a brand named Claro which I get from our local supermarket chain Rewe, or even Rewes own brand as well. Amazon EU carries Claro as well. I also use brands like Frosch, or brands that belong to local drugstore chains like DM Drugstore. All of them work very well for me. Even if I run out of (don't know the english term, Google translate calls it rinse aid...) and I have to use vinegar for a few runs, these still work like a charm for me. Maybe it has to do with different water hardnesses or something. Ours is medium hard water. I have to add that I am VERY specific with cleaning my filter every single time before starting a new cycle, this might help too.

[@nozee77]

​@@cleanmyspace Oh, and I want to add that my Dishwasher is a non-brand model and around 15 yo, maybe even more, because we didn't use it for a few years, so it is far away from beeing one of those extra fancy models. 😅

[@nataliehunter8622]

I use the Rosey powder from Thrive Market, works great and no residue. Their laundry powder is great too!

[@stephany8880]

DIY for sure and your microfiber clothes 👍😃

[@littlewunder4891]

The D.I.Y microfiber cloth definitely

[@katilia16]

Can confirm small appliances should not go in the dishwasher… my food processor was not pleased with my choice to put it on the top rack. The little pieces that go in the top don’t fit quite as well anymore

[@chezy1990]

Hi Melissa, I HAVE JUST HAD BLACK QUARTZ PUT ON...UGH...how do I clean this without streaks ? I wish I had gone white now. Thanks.

[@lizm7184]

What is the best way to clean dusty corners around a home?

[@judymarkel8029]

I am team vinegar and water for glass. We bought windex one year on vacation and it was like washing the windows with bacon grease. Weird. We checked to see if there was any new "stuff" in it. Nope. 🤷‍♀️

[@missheju169]

11:42 dry cleaning before wet cleaning

[@patriciaprice1949]

Im diy/microfiber cleaner. I just discovered your channel. I'm really enjoying it. Youre very personable. Funny, I make my cleaner exactly like you do. Vinegar/water with peppermint eo. Lol. I love to clean with peppermint. I think it smells really clean. I'm not a lemon smell person. I like your idea of adding cornstarch to glass cleaner. I'll have to try that. I also make my own washing detergent & furniture polish. Both are do much better than any store bought product I've used. Great channel & thanks for sharing your experience.

[@barbmeirhaeghe1846]

Microfiber cloth and DIY cleaner

[@kbb1828]

😂😂😂😂😂 I am very happy without a dishwasher. I manually do the dishes.

[@annoravetz5908]

My dream is the dishwasher with a 20 minute cycle. I have some insulated drink bottles whose lids melted in the dishwasher. Even though the stainless steel is so tough, not so the screw on lids. Plus, the company doesn’t give or sell replacements. It’s a sad, wasteful situation.

[@fashionismypassiongirl660]

❤❤❤

[@15livebyfaith4]

I'm team DYI and microfiber cloth

[@tastyvideotreats]

For the exterior windows use 2 gallons of water but follow the recipe for one gallon only? I didn't understand.

[@cleanmyspace]

Hello Clean My Space Nation (and scantily-clad bot accounts)

[@rebeccabaradas7699]

Team DIY/microfiber

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching Rebecca!

[@kermitdafrog444]

My roommate put my blender jar on my ninja in the dishwasher ONE TIME and it cracked

[@vernabryant2894]

I wash my cast Iron with salt and water.

[@miriambeltran194]

My dishwasher has a third rack for the knives on the very top

[@cleanmyspace]

We have one of those now too! Very handy :)

[@Ghatius]

Things 3: 1. You say the heat destroy all the bacteria, but bacteria produce substances that are nasty and sometimes dangerous depending on what bacteria. 2. Is the iron even classified as fresh/clean even if the bacteria are dead? Does it give any nasty taste or can dead bacteria be harmfull in sense of like a substance can be harmfull? 3. Do you use a newly washed dish cloth when you clean it? Most of the time the dish cloth is not clean. Depends on the person handling of dish cloth I guess. 4. Fat/oil absorbs taste. Just wondering if that is a problem when you dont remove the most recent oil/fat? (Atleast not all of it)

[@susanbell-mackie1380]

If it doesn’t go in the dishwasher it goes in the bin.. if it doesn’t go in the washing machine it goes in the bin. All my washing goes on the clothes line. I don’t have a dryer

[@carolynbrown4720]

I'm team no paper towel no matter what. Stop wasting paper!

[@karenmalta2745]

You can’t find a real cast iron pan these days, the ones that our parents and grandparents have. They are made sooooo cheap and they sell soooo cheap. You get what you pay for

[@714rooster]

What do you use on bar soap scum???? Nothing will cut through it!!!!!!

[@TheAnniewoo]

I bought some expensive non toxic dish washer tablets..complete waste of money! They don’t get the dishes clean!

[@Laddesh]

Love your content. But please make a button to skip your intro about who you accidentally became and so on. That way, those 2 million+ people that already know you, can just cut to the case, please🙏

[@MissCookie8260]

That's a fake cast iron pan. Not to mention its gross. Trash it.

[@madelynsonego5977]

unsubscribed when you started giving a very uneducated take on cast iron. no soap? not true. patina? not applicable here either. tell me you don’t fact check your personal beliefs without telling me. can’t trust the creator after something like that because who knows what else they trust their gut on but don’t actually fact check