How to Clean Your Cleaning Tools!

[@cleanmyspace]

7 EXPERT CLEANING TIPS YOU NEED TO BE USING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3SQmpZofZdnhbc

[@shelbygarcia2350]

One time my husband caught me cleaning my dust pan and he said "you really are crazy". I said you have to take care of the things that take care of you ☺

[@jimdevilbiss9125]

I doubt if I’m the only one who was in the military that was on KP and learned how to clean wash out the large trashcan and still does it regularly at home.

[@luv2dancesalsa465]

I’m wondering if he’s your ex-husband by now. LOL * I really hate it when someone calls someone crazy. Unless, of course, you’re speaking with a mental health professional. Then, naturally, ya gotta wonder: well, IF he married me and NOW he thinks I’m crazy… guess he was and still IS the crazy one. Ha!!!

[@RaccoonLaundry]

We use biodegradable sponges and use them until they're discolored, and then chuck them in the compost. We started only buying cleaning tools that are biodegradable. Throwing away foam sponges every few weeks, a plastic toilet brush, a plastic toothbrush - all of these things add up and will literally never go away.

[@lionfellinlovewlamb]

What brand of sponges do you use?

[@RaccoonLaundry]

@@lionfellinlovewlamb Zefiro! The sponges also have a little loop on the top so we're able to hang them off of the faucet to dry. We use Zefiro sponges, dish scrubbers, finger nail brushes - they have so much and it's all home compostable. I feel a lot less guilty throwing them away, so I'm more likely to swap it out for a new one when it's time. :) Highly recommend them.

[@princessaome]

@@RaccoonLaundry that’s great! How long would you say they last you?

[@RaccoonLaundry]

@@princessaome Because I let them dry out after almost every use, and because I run them through the dishwasher occasionally to give them a good clean, I find myself replacing them every maybe 3 months of almost daily use? Which sounds like a long time, but honestly, they keep going a good job so I keep using them until they feel fairly flimsy. They come in three packs and you can get them online pretty easily, plastic free! :) I don't think I'd ever go back to plasticy sponges. Because they're loofahs, they're soft enough to use on nonsick but still do a great job with harder messes

[@britneyebert2612]

I really appreciate that you do that, honestly. I try to use environmentally friendly things but I didn't even think of that stuff, especially sponges!

[@catladylion5186]

Thank you for putting time stamps in your description box . It’s really helpful

[@eugeniamoreno5846]

I clean my cleaning products, including the toilet bowl brushes. Prefer to reduce how much plastic I buy, use and dispose of.

[@TiMalice2009]

I agree.

[@Deklectic]

I put on some clean my space for 3 mins next thing I know I'm 6 hours into deep cleaning my house 🤣🤣🤣 she motivates me to clean and once I start I get obsessive and just want everything else clean... Its not a bad thing my house needed it because I get lazy but let me tell you I LOVE this channel it motivates you I swear... 😃

[@melrose8213]

If you clean your vacuum, are you...a vacuum cleaner? 🤔 Oof thank you ma’am. 🙏🏻

[@MSKCCooke]

Someone had to say it. 😀

[@justlikeheaven7149]

😂

[@tookiebirdpepper]

🤣

[@melrulztheroost3751]

I love it!!

[@juliem1423]

Lmfao

[@cleanmyspace]

1:05 - Scrub Brushes 2:38 - Sponges 4:29 - Brooms 5:18 - Rubber Gloves 6:14 - Vacuum Cleaners 8:07 - Toilet Brushes 9:17 - Mops 10:05 - Squeegees 10:52 - Microfiber Cloths

[@elaineeasterling1427]

Where did u buy your iron scrub brush?

[@ceegee6625]

@@BriarRoseA finally alcohol is available in stores again. I must at least help to soak a sponge in it...

[@irenekwan1316]

Question about cleaning toilet brushes in a bucket. I’d like to but it grosses me out thinking about the bucket ever being used for anything other than toilet brushes. Do all of you who do the bucket method have a separate bucket designated for only cleaning toilet brushes??

[@ladyn727]

I clean our toilet twice a week I believe the brush stays clean enough like that because of the toilet bowl cleaner and I rinse it while flushing the cleaner out then while i leave it to dry between the seat and toilet bowl i spray it with dissenfectant and wipe down the handle of the brush. Everytime the toilet brush bowl looks dirty i spray it with an all purpose cleaner then wipe with a paper towel, getting every part bottum and inside included. Then dissenfect that as well. But since I wouldn't touch my brush part I think this is a great idea I'll have to try it thank you!

[@chickadeeacres3864]

Oh gosh yes, I wash and maintain anything that’s washable. Even the shopvac and toilet brush. Nothing goes to landfill if I can help it. You could do an episode on personal care product cleaning, like make up btushes and sponges, hair brushes, combs, curling irons and hair dryers etc...

[@jasonstokes9266]

I chose to replace my toilet brushes with silicone brushes that I got off Amazon. Silicon won't stain like the nylon brushes so from now on I should just be able to clean them instead of replacing them.

[@EmyN]

Nice

[@yashodamendiratta4034]

Great

[@craigbryan9402]

I love how you tell us without all the fluff super informative thankyou

[@vinuristhebest]

I have a silikone toilet cleaner, absolutely love it, so much better than the plastic brush 🙂

[@amandalashley3819]

I have never used a sponge for dishes. I use a dishcloth, I swap out for a clean one every day, I let it dry over night and then put it in a container under my sink, at the end of the week I boil all of my dishcloths for 20 minutes. Once they've cooled off I pour out the water and add the dishcloths to my laundry. My dishcloths almost never sour and always come out smelling fresh. If I ever do have a sour dishcloth I just add some baking soda to the boiling water, problem solved.

[@J-nj8uv]

Great tip for vacuum maintenance! Own a Miele vacuum and change the bag, filters, and clean the roller brush! Great tips! 👍

[@singit3630]

Woohoo! That sponge tip was 'handy'! 😉👍

[@catheriner2615]

I clean my toilet brush every time I clean the toilet. I put bleach in the pan and let it sit until the floor is dry, approximately 15mins. Then I use zoflora (concentrate disinfectant) in the holder to keep it as clean as possible.

[@chickadeeacres3864]

exactly! My brusg holder is one of those cylinder types that hold liquid so I throw in vinegar. Bleach exposed to air or mixed with water loses its potency in a few days.

[@lynnettawilliams8996]

Love watching you're ideas they work well

[@hillarywainwright8568]

I clean my toilet brush. I have four bathrooms so I have my hands full. I have taken vases that I have gotten with flower arrangements and I put a mixture of Pine-Sol and hot water and have the toilet brush in that so that it kills bacteria when it is in it's spot waiting to be used. Each time I clean the bathroom which is about weekly I change the water and Pine-Sol. I clean the toilet brush as well

[@singit3630]

Thrifty me cleans the toilet brush!👍

[@cleanmyspace]

👍👍👍

[@xxking-beastxxyt9001]

I use the Clorox cleaning wand. It works great. Nothing to wash just toss the scrubby head when you're done.

[@tuva2506]

How do I clean the bucket used to clean the toilet brush? Should I have a bucket dedicated to that brush only?

[@drizzlyafternoon]

Every other week I take out a wig worth amount of hair from the brush roller and I'm wondering how it's possible that I still have hair on my head.

[@keithbates598]

Good tips, Thank you Melissa 😊! Joan Bates ❤

[@farzanaqurashi3049]

You are doing an amazing job. Can you please tell us more about the dishwasher? I am interested to know how we can clean the cooking pots in the dishwasher? Especially big pots in which we cook food for family. Can you make detailed videos about this?

[@SuDaixi]

For toilet cleaning we no longer use brushes at all. There are these pods that you can add to the toilet (either inside the bowl with a reusable hook or inside the place where water gets collected where it just floats in water) that disinfects and clean the toilet every time you flush (an effortless clean as you go method). And if you have a bidet, those usually cut down on toilet paper use (although we partially changed over to reusable washable cloths anyway for when the bidet is taking too long to dry you off) and also have a self-cleaning option for both the bidet itself and if you close the lid for the inside of the toilet. With those 2 methods, we stopped having to clean our toilet altogether. The only thing it needs is an occasional sanitary wipe down on the outside to collect any dust and germs it may have collected. And since most of it is automatic (the chemical with the flush, and the rinse with bidet) it just takes off a chore from an already long list of chores. Plus I think it is most people's least favorite thing to do as far as chores go.

[@lisalea]

I use a nylon scrubbing brush daily for my dishes. How often should I clean it? Thanks!!

[@scottkuehner7021]

Do you prefer a certain brand of oxygen bleach for cleaning bathroom brushes?

[@valeriepasbrig742]

Your timing is perfect. I agree with you that you should clean the tools that clean for you. Just recently, I did a full tear down on my carpet cleaner. Talk about sand and fur!!! Now it's almost as clean as when I got it.

[@Writers4everSoul]

I usually threw away the toilet brush because I was never sure how to properly clean it, but I hated wasting that plastic. I’ll be cleaning it from now on 👍🏻

[@genevievevanrooyen4255]

Great tips. Thanks. 🐈

[@helenpomerleau6455]

Take your gloves and wash them in a basin, flip them inside out, wash the inside, then hang upside down to dry, when outside is dry turn them inside out let dry, when they are dry fully, sprinkle powder inside of glove shake well. This is how gloves were washed in hospitals before sterilizing. They no longer do this because of the use of disposable gloves (old RN)

[@natalievegas]

I have a question about the squeegee. Since it’s in the shower and wet all the time, wouldn’t it benefit from being soaked in the oxygen bleach solution? If you can answer this question I’ll be so grateful… the nylon type or plastic bristle type body scrubbing brushes w the handles to reach the back etc. I am wondering how to disinfect them? Can they ever be 100% disinfected? I am at the point where I am going to buy an anti microbial silicone body scrubber so I don’t have to worry about bacteria on my body. Please help. Thank you for the tips on all the other things! 😅

[@caroljean0220]

For me, I use the Clorox Toilet brush that comes with replacement heads. Once I clean the toilet, I just toss the head into the garbage. What I do clean, is the handle of the toilet brush and the little stand. I spray Clorox Clean up on it and then wipe it clean with a paper towel, and then replace the handle. Then once or twice a week, I spray it down with Lysol spray.

[@rosarioesquivel8112]

Do you recommend to use vinegar instead of the rinse aid agent for the dishwasher?

[@vickyodonnell2485]

I prefer to use Clorox cleaning wand for the toilet

[@juditalalmantes3060]

Definetly clean it!

[@MSKCCooke]

Yes please, those gloves! I hate wearing gloves but those are very nice...long, pretty, and they look like a decent fit!

[@amaya8239]

Hello 👋🏼 when it comes to cleaning toilet brush & toilet brush storage holder after it soak where do you suppose to pour the dirty water at ?

[@Chelseacoveyy]

Down the toilet. I would assume, i could be wrong.

[@lindaroyal9260]

Toilet brush, switched to a handle style that has the disposable scratchy sponge, has cleaning product on the sponge. After you use it, it gets thrown away. Yes you have to buy replacements, but there's 10 in the package for about $4.00. Only have the handle to store, sponge with germs goes in the trash.

[@marloann4]

Melissa, can you or have done a video on how to keep your home clean/safe if one of your family members have been diagnosed with covid?

[@marloann4]

I have seen before u did one about the flu!

[@lauragashi2311]

I also always desinfect the vacuum "brush" with desinfection spray and let the brush dry

[@abbiewitt9924]

What do you think about dishwasher safe sponges?

[@elahyam]

Get an asian grass broom. Easy to clean and lasts long! And definitely does the job on getting all the dirt!

[@britneyebert2612]

How often should you clean your broom? Ours gets full of of hair because all of our floors are non-carpet, there are three girls with long hair here, and two very fluffy cats. Also how do you clean a sponge brush floor mop, a Libman Nitty Gritty Roller Mop?

[@MrsTikiGod]

I definitely could use a Christmas Miracle!

[@genevievevanrooyen4255]

Lol. Same here. 🐈

[@FM19MONTH]

Same here! Just found out yesterday I may be facing layoff from my beloved job, so I'm trying to look at it as motivation to get my house and papers in order ...all things on the to do list anyway. If layoffs happen, I'll be better prepared for whatever is next; if not, a lot of stuff will be checked off the to do list!

[@MrsTikiGod]

@@FM19MONTH I love how you phrased that! My worst struggles involve unknown elements. Needing to change my thought patterns from "what if...?" to "I'll be ok with whatever!" Thanks for the inspiration

[@genevievevanrooyen4255]

Both my hubby and I have lost our jobs due to covid. No Christmas this year. Putting our faith in the Lord Jesus to help us and everyone else too who needs work. 🐈

[@MrsTikiGod]

@@genevievevanrooyen4255 I hope things get better quickly!

[@bjulalula9537]

Hm, i put my sponges into the washingmachine, 2 hours at 90 degrees celsius (super hot wash), are you sure this does not get rid of everything?

[@Blankenshipable]

I would only put my dish brush in the dish washer, I don’t think I could handle putting “any” other brush in there.

[@dianedo8314]

I either use Clorox wand and use the pads and throw away right afterwards and gets in really well under the rim. If I am out, I have dollar store toilet brushes and use that and replace after a couple of months. Same for plungers- I buy dollar store ones and throw away after use. Never want to clean or keep that around after it served it’s duties! Lol

[@maryrenaud6732]

Way too expensive…

[@cherylsilverthorne9635]

I'd prefer to clean. We have enough plastic in the landfills. I hope they come out with a bamboo toilet bowl brush.🥰

[@caseycassierios6199]

They have a beechwood and Tampico plant fiber brush and stand on EarthHero! It uses sustainably harvested wood and is handmade by a family owned buissness. That is what I will be upgrading to once my toilet brush has served its time :)

[@xsiemprepaulii]

I have a bamboo toilet brush with coconut bristles!!

[@erinjackson6243]

Any suggestions for a NOT microfiber cleaning cloth? It is physically painful to touch a microfiber cloth (it's a sensory thing). I have some 100% cotton dishcloths but they leave a lot of lint.

[@mariahhusted3274]

A cloth with a waffle weave might be better for you, you can find them in cotton and because it has a more complex weave it usually does not leave lint.

[@blarghies]

I have that too :-(

[@MrsTikiGod]

I thought it was just me! I feel like I'm going to vomit when I pick one up. No way I can use one to clean

[@theodora4]

Even if you wear gloves like Melissa's?

[@mariahhusted3274]

@@theodora4 well I don’t think most people want to ware the gloves when doing other things like folding or putting the cloths in the washing machine so it’s not really a practical solution.

[@maxineblocker9958]

You have motivated me to get start. Thank you.

[@mariaa.aguirre]

What is a good oxygen bleach powder? I want to get some but am unsure of what exactly to buy

[@shinytoycar]

OxiClean is the main brand ppl use

[@mariaa.aguirre]

@@shinytoycar Thank you so much! I was very confused and wasn't cleaning with proper supplies but I'm learning!

[@shainajohnson9355]

Thank you! I 100% need this today!

[@DScritchy]

Question for the general public... Sponges or Dish Brushes? We’ve always used dish brushes in our house. That was my moms choice and I prefer it bc it keeps my hands away from the dirty dishes and mucky water. I know some people use sponges for counters or messes. In that case we would just use a “dish” cloth (which never gets used for dishes) and lay it over the edge of the sink to dry.

[@maryrenaud6732]

Both dish brush and scrubby sponge…covers most messes!

[@DScritchy]

@@maryrenaud6732 But which do you use for dishes? Still both?

[@bigbangshangover]

In Morocco we use a dedicated fork to clean the broom .

[@xena496]

Toilet brushes I used white brush u would replace them when they get nasty , but I get black toilet brush . U would watch rusty brown colour . White brush get nasty quickly but if u want make it smelly nice use pinesol cleaner or essential oil like citrus or pine oil or ur favourite essential oil

[@elizabethabaya4435]

Where is Melissa's headband from? Very cute.

[@allicialuck6840]

Thanks for always giving us great content! Can you please do a video on cleaning electric baseboard heaters inside and outside please! I have cigarette smoke in them. I got rid of it almost everywhere else but I don’t know how to clean them except for vacuuming the inside and wiping the outside. Thanks!!

[@veronicacoby635]

Good information and methods. Thank you.

[@courtneyenniss4104]

What about cleaning the insides of your rubber gloves?

[@Ansku1958]

My question too 👍! They can get icky 😫.

[@devans2724]

Ugh wrapped hair is the worst! That's why I switched from Dyson to Shark. They have a no hair wrap brush roll. It. Is. A. Game. Changer!!

[@penn2pal]

What about the plunger? How do you clean it?

[@RaquelSilva-dd3to]

Great video! Thank you! I have always just replaced the toilet brush but always felt bad about the waste. Will definitely gonna try to clean it now and see how long I can keep it. Now with cleaning gloves the ones I use for dishes never last long because they always end up with holes in one of the fingers. Is there a brand you recommended that perhaps is more durable?

[@xena496]

I need ur help with cleaning tools for my job , i have a janitor job and home

[@xena496]

Is it better to wash rags in a hot water cycle

[@tinasesselmann8170]

I've severely cut back on plastic in the bathroom, so I try to hang onto my toilet bowl brush for as long as possible before I replace it. I wipe the holder every week so there never is any build-up, and the brush I clean and disinfect maybe once a month.

[@MK-lh3xd]

Well, how do you clean the sweaty insides of gloves? That has been my big problem.

[@HarmonyOfEnyaMagic]

Do any of you know where it is best to trash your sqeugee/the tool to clean glass? And i usually get New one from IKEA or stores that sell them!

[@Rachel-wg9co]

I bought a silicone toilet brush just so I could clean it easier and keep it longer. It’s more expensive so there’s no way I’ll just throw it in the garbage instead of cleaning it

[@kiernantuohy7592]

Melissa I'd love to know which buckets you recommend 😊

[@cleanmyspace]

CMS POLL: Do you CLEAN your toilet brush, or do you REPLACE it?

[@ahowern]

Replace

[@ladyn727]

If it's just dirty i clean it it's very easy.

[@catherinesdoukou4505]

Of course I do!As a matter of fact I cleaned just before i watch this video😆

[@xiction]

replace..... i have thing for bodily........ fluids lol

[@MSKCCooke]

Head hung in shame... neither. I rinse it well (I think???) and then when the bristles stop reaching under the rim I replace. I am so grossed out right now I am going to go get my equally rinsed and not cleaned bucket, and oxygen cleaner, and really clean it!!! Thanks team!

[@amaliamorales5606]

Thank you for sharing this information ..

[@dianaweber4396]

How do you clean hair brushes & combs? What cleaning solution & how often? Happy Friday the 13th. 🥰❤🙏

[@MrsTikiGod]

First I remove the hair with another one. For my wire bristle brush I use a hair pick (removes the hair without pulling the bristles.) Then I wash them with hot water and liquid soap. Anything that breaks up oils.

[@dorothylarson07]

My mom used to soak them in ammonia water

[@Baileybooandecho]

Brush Delight is an old fashioned worthwhile product sold in beauty supply stores.

[@L1...]

Thank you for this vlog, good information.

[@leticiarangel9579]

Where can I get those gloves?

[@ginalytamale]

I get them at 99 cent store and they are pretty good quality

[@leticiarangel9579]

@@ginalytamale awesome thanks!

[@MSKCCooke]

Thank you! I was thinking the same thing!

[@zerokingdom314]

same question here

[@justlikeheaven7149]

If your in the U.S. I have found them at Walmart for maybe $3 & some change.

[@PhiliH88]

Every western household throwing away a plastic sponge every 2-4 weeks would have a horrendous impact on our environment. I use coconut coir scrubbers that can be composted after use. A little more expensive, but you can’t put a price on a planet that will be safe for future generations to live on!

[@EmiliaP30]

I need to get oxy bleach... I'll clean everything😉 I have a lovely toilet brush so I wanna keep it!

[@melodie5951]

This is so helpful! Gonna do a deep cleaning tomorrow!🤣

[@atanazhatami8732]

How to we clean wooden cooking utensils?

[@soneill31]

Thank you for the video!! Have watched & followed your advice for years!! You have helped me clean better for sure! **Non cleaning question- where did you get your soap dispenser (go to 5:46 time stamp in the video)? And what is next to the soap dispenser? It looks like you have water in it... thanks! 😊

[@maral2793]

Please help! How can I clean greasy kitchen cabinets and maintain them clean?

[@chickadeeacres3864]

Hot soapy water with ammonia added will clean off years of greasy cooking. For the tops of the cupboards use some newspapers to line so you won't have to clean again. When cooking greasy foods, be sure the exhaust hood fan is on and always have splatter screens covering pans while frying. If you can, avoid greasy cooking methods.

[@macydeleon8279]

Please show how to clean the little dish stoppers that catch food and nasty stuff from dish water and dirty dishes...

[@shinytoycar]

Here is a video she did about how to clean your sink. She talks about the sink traps mid way kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYXOinqXo82Fb80

[@jimdevilbiss9125]

I enjoy, learn and reinforce some of the cleaning ideas my mother gave me. However, I think I’m going to stopwatch wait for it. Because every time I watch I get a new idea to try which means do other stuff besides just that. Oh well the house is clearer. Thank you.

[@patriciadelany6699]

Do you wash the Maker’s Clean body towels separately from the cleaning cloths?

[@lusoroofing5221]

thanks for sharing!

[@Dana-gt7nf]

So you don’t need to wash the inside of rubber gloves?

[@nickigregersen1826]

This is so random but I love the plant on your counter ☺️

[@06Joybells]

🤍🤍🤍 I’d rather clean the toilet brushes. Great video !!🤍🤍

[@allarusev9966]

I don't understand why nobody talks about cleaning sponges/sanitizing s with bleach. After i use the sponge, I rinse it with soap and hot water and then soak it with bleach solution. It comes out clean and smells like new.

[@vi9763]

I wish you would include Canadian links. A lot of Canadian creators that have less than 10% Canadian subscribers include links. 🇨🇦

[@natwandering]

What is the difference between oxygen bleach and regular bleach? is there even one?

[@pascalenimue1392]

Please, do not use disposable gloves unless you really really need to. There is enough plastic waste already. I have a set of rubber gloves I only use for that purpose that you are using the dispossable ones. Rubber gloves are easy to clean afterwards, so they work as perfect and much less waste. ❤️

[@rhaps2008]

replace always

[@dorotaem6621]

The Sprayco bottles that you recommend on Amazon have been out of stock. Do you have any other recommendations?

[@chickadeeacres3864]

Ahhhh but have you ever cleaned the inside of your toilet tank? I had iron build up so bad, I had to after we got the water treatment installed.

[@connieroberts4626]

After washing your sponge in warm water rinse with co,cold, water and you won't get that musty smell.

[@DonnaHarris3578]

I don’t use sponges. I mostly use paper towels. As far as the toilet brush I would rather replace it.

[@preetycooks6774]

I use a thick empty detergent/Dawn bulk dish soap container, cut the 1/4 part infront of the handle to make the mouth of the container big enough to fit the toilet brush. See pictures for reference www.diyncrafts.com/25238/repurpose/25-fun-creative-ways-upcycle-empty-laundry-detergent-bottles Put ur favorite disinfectant solution and soak ur toilet brush for an hour, then rinse and leave in 🌞 to disinfect and dry for 1-2 hrs. Then store it in the bathroom until next time I need it.