Melissa Maker
Founder, Clean My Space
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Co-authored Articles (11)
How to
Load a Dishwasher
Loading a dishwasher is not difficult, but loading it properly can help your dishes come out cleaner. It can also save energy and time.
How to
Clean Out Your Closet
Cleaning out your closet can be overwhelming, but the end result is always worth the effort. Once you remove all the items from your closet, you can evaluate each item of clothing. Then you will decide whether to keep, s...
How to Clean Your Microwave Naturally with Lemon
Steam your microwave clean and leave it smelling freshYour microwave is likely one of the most-used appliances in your kitchen, and not cleaning it regularly can lead to baked-on food debris and stains. Luckily, cleaning...
How to
Clean Stainless Steel Refrigerators
A stainless steel fridge can turn your kitchen into a modern heaven, but cleaning it can sometimes get tricky. Follow this advice as you attempt to get rid of streaks, spots, hand prints, and the like, and you’ll figur...
How to Wash a Beauty Blender Sponge
A simple guide to deep cleaning and sterilizing beauty blenders Standard cosmetic sponges are disposable, but the Beauty Blender and other similar blending sponges are specially designed and meant for long-term use. As s...
How to Clean Up Your Desk
''Follow these easy tips to declutter and tidy your messy desk'' For students and office professionals, a desk is where you spend nearly half of your waking hours. A messy desk can lead to decreased focus and less produc...
How to
Clean a Toaster
The toaster can sometimes be forgotten in the kitchen clean-up, yet it certainly deserves a regular cleaning. Crumbs build up in a toaster over time, so you should periodically deep clean your toaster so it works properl...
How to
Wash Your Shower Curtain Liner
If you use a shower curtain liner, sooner or later you will get some soap, lime, and mildew buildup. Luckily, getting rid of it is easy with a washing machine.
How to
Clean Hunter Boots
Hunter boots are type of rubber wellington boot that will last you for many seasons to come if they are taken care of properly. Clean dirt off the boots regularly using warm water and dish soap and remove any scuff marks...
How to
Make Window Cleaner with Lemon Juice and Vinegar
Banish toxic chemicals from your life and make your own window cleaner that will make glass and windows sparkle without those harmful fumes. This recipe calls for ingredients most likely found at home so locate an empty ...
How to
Clean White Canvas Shoes
White canvas shoes are comfortable, simple, and look great. However, they're also remarkably easy to get dirty. Since they're made of cotton, they are highly absorbent and can hold onto stains all too easily. However, ju...
