EXPERT CLEANING TIPS (Practical Cleaning Advice)

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  • @cleanmyspace
    @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому +5

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  • @Goldenwoodz
    @Goldenwoodz 11 місяців тому +10

    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
    @kathleenm.5633 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @lauraholleman3560
    @lauraholleman3560 11 місяців тому +3

    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!

  • @emilybh6255
    @emilybh6255 11 місяців тому +9

    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
    @brendarose3941 11 місяців тому +4

    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!

  • @DeboraZag
    @DeboraZag 11 місяців тому +8

    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
    @thatchicksavage3165 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @stephaniecline7648
    @stephaniecline7648 11 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @lizzieb6311
    @lizzieb6311 11 місяців тому

    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
      @lizzieb6311 11 місяців тому

      No so old - is what I meant to say 😬

  • @marilynhillman4887
    @marilynhillman4887 11 місяців тому +5

    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.......

  • @annalauryn966
    @annalauryn966 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @haygrl6272
    @haygrl6272 11 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @cventura2573
    @cventura2573 11 місяців тому +4

    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!

  • @adamf5415
    @adamf5415 11 місяців тому +10

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

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому +4

      Thanks for watching Adam!

  • @aprildegele1510
    @aprildegele1510 11 місяців тому +9

    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
      @joanwinters5647 11 місяців тому +5

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

  • @cathyjoy9214
    @cathyjoy9214 11 місяців тому +2

    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"

  • @AuntieD.
    @AuntieD. 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @metanisha441
    @metanisha441 11 місяців тому +5

    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
      @nozee77 11 місяців тому +2

      Same! Ours never lets us down as well!

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому +4

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

    • @marthazaragoza4385
      @marthazaragoza4385 11 місяців тому +2

      Please share with the class 😂

    • @metanisha441
      @metanisha441 11 місяців тому +4

      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
      @kaylabryson1932 11 місяців тому

      @@nozee77what brand name?

  • @elsafischer3247
    @elsafischer3247 11 місяців тому

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

  • @kschramm8885
    @kschramm8885 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @carolfinn4027
    @carolfinn4027 11 місяців тому

    Great instruction, as usual. Thanks!

  • @Lucia-b7x
    @Lucia-b7x 11 місяців тому +6

    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
      @tohonour 11 місяців тому +3

      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
      @tuikkur.5655 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @katm1100
    @katm1100 10 місяців тому

    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)

  • @amaliamorales5606
    @amaliamorales5606 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video thanks for sharing your tips.

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching them :)

  • @saramations
    @saramations 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @JohnSRostash
    @JohnSRostash 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @kermitdafrog444
    @kermitdafrog444 11 місяців тому +2

    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

  • @kashbash9645
    @kashbash9645 11 місяців тому

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

  • @fillistine
    @fillistine 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Doobydoobydoowah
    @Doobydoobydoowah 10 місяців тому

    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

  • @karenshoucairmcgray4902
    @karenshoucairmcgray4902 11 місяців тому

    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. 😊

  • @whitneyr.846
    @whitneyr.846 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @nozee77
    @nozee77 11 місяців тому +3

    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
      @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому +1

      Which brand do you use?

    • @hollyjobitner3285
      @hollyjobitner3285 11 місяців тому

      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
      @nozee77 11 місяців тому

      @@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
      @nozee77 11 місяців тому

      ​@@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
      @nataliehunter8622 10 місяців тому

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

  • @palpak06
    @palpak06 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @DewiiAljoe
    @DewiiAljoe 7 місяців тому

    Very Good Information ❤😊

  • @rosytellez21
    @rosytellez21 11 місяців тому +6

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

    • @LisaNix2
      @LisaNix2 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @rosytellez21
      @rosytellez21 11 місяців тому +2

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

    • @saramations
      @saramations 11 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @MissCookie8260
    @MissCookie8260 10 місяців тому

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

  • @spcatmom
    @spcatmom 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @chandascott1136
    @chandascott1136 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @cathyjoy9214
    @cathyjoy9214 11 місяців тому +5

    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.

  • @asack2183
    @asack2183 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @sandrajordan3802
    @sandrajordan3802 11 місяців тому +7

    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
      @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому +3

      Uggggghhhhhhhhh...

    • @jilllunceford4114
      @jilllunceford4114 11 місяців тому +2

      Let him be the dishwasher then.

    • @sandrajordan3802
      @sandrajordan3802 11 місяців тому

      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.

  • @matthewluck9077
    @matthewluck9077 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @smilingvick
    @smilingvick 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jennyjenkins877
    @jennyjenkins877 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @victoriaa9107
    @victoriaa9107 11 місяців тому

    good stuff !

  • @cleanmyspace
    @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому

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

  • @reginabeasley872
    @reginabeasley872 11 місяців тому +4

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

  • @annalauryn966
    @annalauryn966 11 місяців тому +2

    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

  • @katilia16
    @katilia16 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @NPonlamuangsri
    @NPonlamuangsri 11 місяців тому

    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?

  • @JamieAug
    @JamieAug 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @littlewunder4891
    @littlewunder4891 11 місяців тому

    The D.I.Y microfiber cloth definitely

  • @chackn3y888
    @chackn3y888 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @dianethompson6804
    @dianethompson6804 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @homelifewithtee
    @homelifewithtee 11 місяців тому

    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! :)

  • @sand7269
    @sand7269 11 місяців тому +2

    Also, the intense dishwasher heat slowly blunts the knife.

  • @Izzi-n5t
    @Izzi-n5t 9 місяців тому

    Not cleaning relayed but that jumper is stunning

  • @jjjjj-y2d
    @jjjjj-y2d 11 місяців тому

    Team diy

  • @judymarkel8029
    @judymarkel8029 11 місяців тому

    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. 🤷‍♀️

  • @lizm7184
    @lizm7184 11 місяців тому

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

  • @chezy1990
    @chezy1990 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @OrganicAdaptogen
    @OrganicAdaptogen 2 місяці тому

    I only put Pyrex or stainless steel / silverware in the dish washer, never lids with rubber seals.

  • @stephany8880
    @stephany8880 11 місяців тому

    DIY for sure and your microfiber clothes 👍😃

  • @kbb1828
    @kbb1828 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @annoravetz5908
    @annoravetz5908 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @15livebyfaith4
    @15livebyfaith4 11 місяців тому

    I'm team DYI and microfiber cloth

  • @Ghatius
    @Ghatius 11 місяців тому

    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)

  • @rebeccabaradas7699
    @rebeccabaradas7699 11 місяців тому +2

    Team DIY/microfiber

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Rebecca!

  • @barbmeirhaeghe1846
    @barbmeirhaeghe1846 11 місяців тому

    Microfiber cloth and DIY cleaner

  • @patriciaprice1949
    @patriciaprice1949 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @missheju169
    @missheju169 10 місяців тому

    11:42 dry cleaning before wet cleaning

  • @tastyvideotreats
    @tastyvideotreats 9 місяців тому

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

  • @carolynbrown4720
    @carolynbrown4720 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @kermitdafrog444
    @kermitdafrog444 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @vernabryant2894
    @vernabryant2894 11 місяців тому

    I wash my cast Iron with salt and water.

  • @miriambeltran194
    @miriambeltran194 11 місяців тому

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

    • @cleanmyspace
      @cleanmyspace  11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @fashionismypassiongirl660
    @fashionismypassiongirl660 11 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @susanbell-mackie1380
    @susanbell-mackie1380 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @karenmalta2745
    @karenmalta2745 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @714Roostergirl
    @714Roostergirl 11 місяців тому

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

  • @TheAnniewoo
    @TheAnniewoo 11 місяців тому

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

  • @Laddesh
    @Laddesh 11 місяців тому +1

    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
    @MissCookie8260 10 місяців тому

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

  • @madelynsonego5977
    @madelynsonego5977 9 місяців тому +1

    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