Here is my organizing tip for those old toothbrushes you use for cleaning: get some travel toothbrush holders (they come in 2 packs at Dollar Tree). Label your holders as to purpose. I keep one in the laundry area for lightly brushing on stain remover. In the bathroom, I have one labeled for ring cleaning, one for cleaning around the toilet seat hardware, one for cleaning around the faucets, one for cleaning shoes, etc. This works well for me because even though I thoroughly clean the brushes after use, I still would not want to accidentally use the toilet seat brush on my rings. I store the holders in a vase under the sink.
Thank you, that is so helpful. I usually use my old toothbrush for one or two really dirty jobs, and then throw it away, which is a waste. I’m stealing your idea, if you don’t mind 😊
We live in a rural area where I can get my meat and diary fresh whenever I need it, usual every two weeks. We have a freezer to be able to stock up on the meat. One of my children raises beef, port and poultry and I get from him not only the meat but tallow and lard to make soap. I don't buy meds but forage our acerage and have arrangements with local farms to forage theirs for medicinal herbs. I also forage for those plants that make great tea and make a delicious " meadow " tea during the hot months. We have a garden also. I use diy cleaners using your recipes. Make my own yogurt, cheese, and baked goods. Weave, spin and use treadle sewing machines, though I do also have power machines I use as well. Use herbs to treat my livestock and pets when applicable.
Melissa, I have a request. I buy spray bottles to make my own diy cleaners, and the random spray bottles I buy end up being AWFUL. The trigger sticks, or it doesn’t mist but spits drops, or it leaks. I bet if you designed a bottle with a quality sprayer that has measurement markings and is kinda cute 😂 to your product line they would sell well!
I’ve never had a problem with the Walmart spray bottles. I like the mid to small size blue ones and I make my own cleaners and have no problem using them on mist or spray settings.
Sometimes, I buy the spray bottles from the beauty/hair care aisle instead of the bottles from the cleaning aisle. Sometimes, the trigger works better, but it is hit or miss.
I love your content SO much. Can I suggest a series/video topic of "cleaning with mobility issues/disabilities"?? I need information and it's surprisingly hard to find :(
Thats a great idea! I am in a wheelchair amd have had to rethink every aspect of my living. life. I keep my apt with little furniture and obstacles like throw rugs. Cleaning is a continued challenge!
Doing your husbands nails while hes lookin bougie in a house robe had me cackling! Very cute touch to the video. Our household loves all your hacks, thanks!
I'm the same - if it can't be cleaned with water, dish soap, vinegar, or baking soda, I don't want it. 😂 I have found, though, that granite cleaner works really well for our high gloss countertops. I can do the same job without, but it takes a LOT of buffing. I've also switched to a budget supermarket (Aldi) for most things. I just have to be sure I don't spend all the money I'm saving by shopping there on the random things they have in the middle aisles. 😂
Melissa I've been watching your videos for years. You are a little bit younger than me and your cleaning tips have embedded my soul. I now can't wipe anything down without using your standard "S" pattern. If I deviate from it, I go back and do in an "S" pattern since that is the way "Melissa" says is best. Also since watching your vinegar cleaning videos I am obsessed it for many things I clean. When I use vinegar in my cleaning I think to myself "Melissa would be so proud of me".
We moved to a rural area a few months ago that doesn't have any meal delivery services for fast food available and that has really saved us money 😂 We look for sales a lot more, shop at the lower cost grocery stores whenever possible, and I've been doing savings challenges in my budgeting. Turns out you can save quite a bit more when it's a fun challenge!
✨Freezer meals✨ Being in the country taught me to do freezer meals. Which, I learned during the pandemic, can give you more food than just a freezer full of meat & veg. Meaning, cooking shrinks the food. So you can make a whole meal, and it can take up about half the space (and if you use foil pans or something uniform in size, it fits better). Chest freezers last longer too✌️ Use those zip up freezer bags to easily organize deep freezers.
I use old undershirts and tshirts in place of paper towels for those cleaning jobs that have a high amount of germs-like toilets- or grease- like my stovetop. I just cut them up into workable squares and stash them in a plastic bin. Since the shirts were destined for the trash anyway I don’t add any more to the landfill. An added benefit is that the cloth is stronger than paper towel and they’re usually so old that they don’t have lint anymore.
I have a sewing machine, and found a pattern to make my own dusters out of flannel that fit on the swiffer handle. Toss them in the washing machine to clean and reuse!
To save money, I'm using up all the cleaning products I have bought in the past, so I can start using your more economical and effective cleaning recipes.
I also use water and dish soap in a spray bottle but I also like to add a splash of rubbing alcohol and essential oils. The alcohol helps disinfect and the oils help leave a natural scent :)
10:20am.EST. Melissa, please tell me where you buy your spray bottles. We find they usually quit working too soon and we end up buying more and more of them. Thank you
Thank you for your videos!! So many cleaning videos out it’s hard to know know which are actually helpful and true. I’m sure you’ve heard this a million + times but thank you for putting these videos together you’ve helped me a lot and I trust what you say! Hope all is well 😊
I use a large number of the DIY recipes I got from you. My 2 favorites are glass cleaner and tile floor cleaner. I am really short so I can’t get to every spot on the windshield of my car. So I attach a microfiber cloth to a flat floor handled mop and then I can reach both inside and outside of my car windshield. I bought a magic eraser about a year ago. That will be the one and only one I buy. In one of your videos you showed how using makeup and toothbrushes to get the dust off of the vents in my car. Thanks for all the help you give us Melissa. Take care 😊
I learned by accident that the Dawn foam bottles can be refilled with just water & 2 teaspoons on dawn platinum dish soap. Has literally changed my cleaning life. I went from spending $125 on cleaning supplies to $50. I have a Dawn foam pump in the kitchen and all the bathrooms. I buy a 32 oz of Dawn platinum soap and it lasts me about 3 months. No lie. I use the pump to pump foam on my toilet wand to clean the toilet, I put it on my tub scrubber, in the kitchen I pump some on the kitchen counters and sink….put it in a carpet brush for carpets or clothes stain brush of course to wash our hands Literally anything. It’s excellent at removing stains and smells and is a great all purpose cleaner. Rarely do I need to add baking soda or vinegar. Ofcourse I do use a can spray glass and steel cleaner. I’m not willing to give that up. I’ve found it does a great job for me and I love the smell of it…I also love my Mr Clean for the floors but I do add vinegar…So that’s the 2 things im not willing to compromise But Dawn platinum and those foam pumps has allowed me to ditch the separate cleaners I had for everything. Btw the Dawn pump says it’s not refillable and that is a lie … Just add a few squirts into a pump 2/3 filled with water …
Melissa I love all your diy cleaners! I switched to diy cleaners years ago and haven't looked back. To save money, I have recently started extreme couponing and i have cut my grocery bill down to a quarter of the price. Its great especially since all the coupons are digital now. Thanks for all your great tips!
I've been comparing prices a lot more! I'll check something at a dollar store against Walmart against Amazon to see where the best deal really is (right now back to school supplies). I've gone more "from scratch" with bread products and sauces to cut down a bit.
Love your cleaning solutions. Use them all the time! To cut expenses, I shop the sales more than ever before. I also have some easy go to recipes that I can use for a nearly "no cook" night instead of eating out.
I just saw your short clip about cutlery. Thank you!!! I bought my daughter a new set of knives and there are little tiny bits of rust on them. I was going to use steel wool but I didn’t want to scratch the surface. Vinegar is a wonderful thing 😊. Take care
I was quoted 160 to clean my air conditioner ( live in Israel)😅 Armed with a tooth brush wipes(i reuse them after laundering) and vinegar, I tackled the job. The results are amazing!! Lowered my electricity bill as well
You can use frost king, a brush, and wet/dry vac and hose ( I also lubricate everything with with wd 40) had one ac system 32 years. Recommend the everyday handyman videos for mechanical maintenance.
I clean a vacation cabin and have found the bleach tablets 32 in a plastic container are useful to clean the toilet and the toilet brush. They also take up far less room and I just let them sit until Im ready to clean the bowl. They are handy for many things and I don’t splash bleach on myself. Ive made my own cleaners as long as I can remember. To save grocery money I can meat deals in large packages to save on both time and money and I scour the clearance. 1/2 gal organic milk is over $6 here and I buy it and freeze it when I see it for $1 x $1.50. Between different strengths of vinegar, blue Dawn, alcohol and water, I can’t think of any reason to buy a specific product except for Barkeepers Friend, which I love to shine up the sink. I may buy those cleaning cloths you use. They seem thicker than those at the big box store. Really like the stainless tip!! TFS
I use your all purpose cleaner recipe. I love it! I use tea tree essential oil, it smells so good. I also bought your microfiber cloths and use your S pattern for wiping. My counters look so good.
I stopped buying drinks or food when I'm out, and never leave home at least without water bottles for everyone in the family, wherever we go. It's healthier too.
Oh I have done the same….. I was going to Kroger, now I shop at Aldi and I have a garden 😁. Just made the AP cleaner and working away. Thank you for the recipes ☺️
Hi Melissa!! Your videos are soooo helpful!!!!! I have recently started a new role doing support work, which includes home care for the elderly… and this has been super valuable!!! I will be watching more of your videos!! Thanks a million!!!
I started making my own cleaners about a year ago and enjoy watching your videos for other DIY ideas/recipes! I'm sure I am saving much more money by making my own stuff instead of store bought cleaners. Plus you save on plastic waste because I re use the containers. Win Win!
It's funny you put this video out today. We purchased a new stainless steel fridge and I was looking thru your videos for a stainless steel cleaner. Thanks so much.
I no longer use premade cleansers. I mix my own Murphy's oil soap, which is a staple my mom used for wood and just about everything else, Lysol cleaner and water for bathrooms and other areas where I need a degreaser, anti-germ cleaner, Vinegar, baking soda, Dawn and water, and my handy steamer. I do have a reusable microfiber duster and pole thing that bends so it works on fans as well as everything up high and I've had that for years. and of course microfiber cloths.
I shop my freezer and pantry before grocery shopping. I figure out what to make for meals with what I already have and only purchase the ingredients that I am missing. If I do not have much of anything already, I pick out meals for the rest of week and only buy what is needed. I started to use home delivery services about 10 years ago due to a health issue. It actually saves me money since I can’t see the food/shelves and it helps me only buy what is needed. It also saves my sanity and gives me time back, which is very important to me and my health. I also started to make my own cleaners because of you and that has saved me a lot of money.
These are really terrific hints! Thanks very much! In regards to saving money, I'm trying to make 4 of my weekly dinner meals veggie..eg lots of curries, frittatas, stir-fry etc
1. If I have to drive, I plan the most efficient route (saves gas). 2. I only buy sale items at the grocer - this has saved me A LOT! 3. Rarely buy coffee/Starbucks anymore (I make it at home); rarely eat out/order delivery. 4. Go as long as I can between hair, nails, and waxing appts. (and switched to a convenient neighborhood salon instead of going to the fancy, more expensive one downtown... they do just as good a job, even though I miss some extras). 5. Donating my time or in-kind items (clothing, furniture) rather than cash. 6. Running my dishwasher and washer/dryer during off-peak hours. Unplug appliances and laptop when not in use. My toaster stays on the counter, but is no longer plugged in when not in use. 7. Use a fan instead of AC as much as possible. If need to use AC, keep it one or two degrees higher than usual (e.g.., 75 F / 23 C instead of 73 F / 22 C).
Amazing! Thank you so much for this! I've been buying J cleaners (the expensive cylinders and bottles you fill with water) for awhile now and just saw this. They are expensive! With groceries out of control, this is one area I can save money! Please keep these coming. I'd love to know about homemade disinfectants for the bathroom cleaning.
I actually bought an extendable fluffy duster recently. I love it, it saves power(no vacuming) and my back since it is so light to handle.! It reaches so many places, and is better than the microfibre hack, since it doesn't come off (,Like I found the microfiber one can) I just shake it outside and haven't had to clean it yet, I can reach everywhere I need to. I definitly use lots of your homemade remedies and Like you, Pleased as punch whe I use these so afforadable, options
I’d love if you could share any tips on cleaning the flexi hose for the shower. All those knooks and crannies are a nightmare and the hose won’t stay still if I use anything bigger than a toothbrush which takes ages. 😢
I attached a hook to the opposite end of the tub. Big enough to hold the hose(and plastic for safety!) I drape it over the hook and spray it with all purpose cleaner, let it soak for a bit while I get the rest of the bathroom, then use a pitcher to rinse it off. My hose is long enough to reach, but you can always place the hook wherever you need to. Then I hang my loofah on the hook so I don't have a random hook in the shower 😂
I love all the tips and tricks. I have a small dog, and it always concerns me using chemicals near his area. No B.S., you look like Jennifer Anniston, just younger
I switched to your all purpose cleaner and its wonderful! Never buying again! Floor cleaner or maker mop i'm not so sure about, seems fine but we have 3 kids and it takes more effort than the circle mop or i have to use a sponge for stuck on stuff. I do love the maker mop MUCH better when its not the stuck on stuff (yes i was using the heavier mop cover). I dusted the walls wow apparently that was long needed. It has great height reach, the shape is great for wash and dry sides. I mop more often and on more things than I was able to before since no bucket is involved. I was worried about having to change the pads and run out but 4 is plenty as i don't have to change it every time I use it and by the time i'm down to 1 or 2 I have other clothes to throw in the wash.
Going to the Wimbledon men’s final 🎾🍓! great tips Melissa. I cleaned my soffits, exterior window frames and garage door yesterday and swept the driveway. Very satisfying but very tired now! Not as tired as Alcaraz and Djokovich will be on Sunday!
Hi! I’ve been using the baking soda+dish soap+essential oil combo to clean my bathtub for 4 years now thanks to you! I’m interested in buying your cleaning cloths, but can they be handwashed? Or do you recommend the washing machine?
I use makers clean cloths and all types of microfiber must be washed separately and dried without using and softening agents (or dryer balls). I love the electronic specific cloths, I use one to wipe my TV (nothing else on the cloth) and another to clean mirrors and glass with vinegar water in a spray bottle.
To save money, I cancelled quite a few streaming video subscriptions, as well as Hello Fresh subscription. Also, I only turn on the light in the room that I am in and try to reduce the number of appliances on standby. I drive more slowly on the motorway to save gas and that has made quite a difference as I have a long commute. I wear clothes for a long time trying to make them last as long as possible. As I have lost a lot of weight over the last years, I dropped many sizes but could skip buying stuff for quite a few sizes by wearing them longer, taking good care of the fabric and for some pieces having them altered.
Well, I love the stuff but I make own Dawn Powerwash Spray. I got one bottle and when it was empty I saved the empty one and use 1/4 to 1/2 cup of Dawn (depending on how strong you want it), one TBSP of rubbing alcohol and then just fill the rest of the bottle with water. I have also replaced drinking soda for drinking home brewed ice tea. I have also started having groceries delivered. This way I get only what is on my list and am not tempted by various goodies I see.
@@VoodooAngel63 and I also dig what you said about getting groceries delivered...so you don't buy all those extra things we tend to buy when walking around Woolies etc
Very funny how the diva has his nails cleaned. By the way, I have saved an old ultrasonic electric toothbrush and use it to clean difficult areas. It is perfect. Thanks for all tips. God bless you.
I use your DIY all-purpose cleaner every day. It does a much better job than the commercial cleaners, leaving no streaks behind on my quartz countertops Thank you!!
Maintenance makes a big difference. Dusting isn’t just for show. Dust in the air vents and the bathroom fan makes the fan/heat/AC less efficient so you pay more to use it and then pay to have your vents cleaned more often.
Battery operated toorhbrushes are great for cleaning. To save money, we buy mostly what is on sale at a good price. We buy meat only on sale at a good price at a local grocery.
Do you still use castile soap for cleaning around the house? Trying to simplify my cleaning routine, and I know castile soap has a lot of different uses.
I love Mrs.Meyers all purpose cleaner, I bought a bottle of concentrate on sale for $5.99 and it’ll last me for many years to come. It has a nice soft clean scent as well… also, cleaning the *bottom* of running shoes? Too much time on your hands.. 😅 Great feed, just subbed to your channel.
I use the app and rewards card that my grocery store has that has the weekly ad and also coupons. I can tap on the coupons to "clip" them and it saves on my account. I also make my grocery list according to the weekly ad, give or take a few items. I buy store brand/generic on a lot of things also.
To save money, I am fortunate to have the ability to work from home. Definitely saves on Gas. However, I do love driving and travel and have missed it during the pandemic 😥
I've been shopping at a store that has more produce and comparing the prices to where I normally shop. It's saved money, and has helped us to eat more produce
Hi Melissa. Love your microfiber cloths for cleaning, waffle cloths for the kitchen and hair turbans. I especially love the glass cleaning cloth. I’m tempted to try the all purpose cleaner- does it leave a residue on any surface? Thanks.
When my daughter used her all-purpose cleaner at college on counters, cabinets, and even on mirrors, she had no trouble with it leaving residue. She used peppermint essential oil in it. Lovely!
I clean and vacuum seal fruit and vegetables in mason jars. This is not like canning. I can open the jars and take out what I need and re-vacuum seal the mason jar. The fruit and vegis keep fresh for a few weeks instead of going bad in a few days. You need a vacuum sealer and the mason jar attachment, but it’s worth it.
I have a non slip tub,can you please! Tell me how to clean it? What can I use? I've tried just about everything,I don't really like using chemicals.I hope to hear from you.
Dilute dishwashing detergent (1:10) and use as a stain remover for clothes etc. Spray, scrub and rinse. Don’t allow to stand for hours as it will lighten the colour of your clothes
We did decrease amount of toppings we put on our sandwitches and bread over all. It’s just one topping. Also butter is a topping. I live in Finland and we have opportunity to pick free berrys from forest. So we don’t so much fruits. We pick berrys in summer and fall and eat those instead. I also bake lot more now. If I make stew I use less meat and add red lentils. We also buy less, plan what we are going to eat and eat all of it. Food waste waste also money. Also we don’t buy new clothes for every season. We buy more classic designs and use it until it falls apart. I also knit lot. So we do wear woolsocks and sweaters and blankets during winter to keep warm. This way we can drop temperature inside our home for few degrees. We also stopped drinking coffee. We do drink tea instead. It’s way cheaper because one can infuse tealeaves more than once. So we can make few pots of tea with same tealeaves. One gets that caffeine boost also from tea. Also changing feminine products to reuseable ones saves lot money in short time.
I’ve started grocery shopping at Costco and Walmart for everything except fresh produce and fresh meats. I’ve also switched to using lower cost meats - e.g. chicken thighs instead of breasts - and cooking more meat free meals. Do you have any vinegar free cleaning solutions? My daughter can’t be around when I’m cleaning because she is allergic.
I don’t have many old toothbrushes because I switched to an electric one like 7 years ago. The ones I do have, I got at the dentist and they are smaller and less rough compared to the one in this video mainly because I don’t use them, or maybe they’re made to be soft
My dentist told me everyone should use a soft toothbrush, never a hard one because it less harmful to your gums. Also if the bristle splayed outward your brushing too hard. Brushing hard does not equal cleaner. That's why most dentist only give out soft ones.
Happy Friday!!! What are you doing this weekend???
Happy Friday! Haha cleaning and volunteering : and watching my neighbours cats:) hehe. How about you? Have an amazing and safe one !!!!
Workin, Mel!
Working a conference in Virginia Beach, VA. I'm a meeting planner. I was doing a good job saving money until I hit that CMS sale! LOL
I saw a person on the TTC subway eastbound today who a Clean My Space t-shirt on! I assumed he was somebody working for your organization!!😊
Well, I suppose I'm rigging up a cleaning ghost and going to town!
Here is my organizing tip for those old toothbrushes you use for cleaning: get some travel toothbrush holders (they come in 2 packs at Dollar Tree). Label your holders as to purpose. I keep one in the laundry area for lightly brushing on stain remover. In the bathroom, I have one labeled for ring cleaning, one for cleaning around the toilet seat hardware, one for cleaning around the faucets, one for cleaning shoes, etc. This works well for me because even though I thoroughly clean the brushes after use, I still would not want to accidentally use the toilet seat brush on my rings. I store the holders in a vase under the sink.
Not sure why I never thought of this! Thank you ☺️
That is a fantastic idea!!!! Thanks
Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you, that is so helpful. I usually use my old toothbrush for one or two really dirty jobs, and then throw it away, which is a waste. I’m stealing your idea, if you don’t mind 😊
Smart!! 😍
1:04 1/2 tsp dish soap in 2 cups of water to clean all kinds of surface at least weekly.
1:44 equal parts of vinegar and water for glass cleaner
We live in a rural area where I can get my meat and diary fresh whenever I need it, usual every two weeks. We have a freezer to be able to stock up on the meat. One of my children raises beef, port and poultry and I get from him not only the meat but tallow and lard to make soap. I don't buy meds but forage our acerage and have arrangements with local farms to forage theirs for medicinal herbs. I also forage for those plants that make great tea and make a delicious " meadow " tea during the hot months. We have a garden also. I use diy cleaners using your recipes. Make my own yogurt, cheese, and baked goods. Weave, spin and use treadle sewing machines, though I do also have power machines I use as well. Use herbs to treat my livestock and pets when applicable.
Melissa, I have a request. I buy spray bottles to make my own diy cleaners, and the random spray bottles I buy end up being AWFUL. The trigger sticks, or it doesn’t mist but spits drops, or it leaks. I bet if you designed a bottle with a quality sprayer that has measurement markings and is kinda cute 😂 to your product line they would sell well!
That would be awesome. I even tried an expensive spray bottle and it didn’t work very well.
I like how windex bottles spray I use it up and then refill
I’ve never had a problem with the Walmart spray bottles. I like the mid to small size blue ones and I make my own cleaners and have no problem using them on mist or spray settings.
Use empty Lysol bottles, they last longer, or any other empty spray bottles.
Sometimes, I buy the spray bottles from the beauty/hair care aisle instead of the bottles from the cleaning aisle. Sometimes, the trigger works better, but it is hit or miss.
I love your content SO much. Can I suggest a series/video topic of "cleaning with mobility issues/disabilities"?? I need information and it's surprisingly hard to find :(
This is a great idea!
Yes I agree, I have arthritic knees and it’s a challenge having to get down to clean.
Yes! I am here for that one. I have serious back issues and cleaning kills my back. Especially tubs and showers! I can’t bend over
Thats a great idea! I am in a wheelchair amd have had to rethink every aspect of my living. life. I keep my apt with little furniture and obstacles like throw rugs. Cleaning is a continued challenge!
Doing your husbands nails while hes lookin bougie in a house robe had me cackling! Very cute touch to the video. Our household loves all your hacks, thanks!
IS MELISSA EXPECTING HER 2nd CHILD ❓ 👏👏👏
(( OR ))
MAYBE THE VIDEO WAS OLD, WHEN SHE WAS EXPECTING HER LITTLE GIRL ❓
I'm the same - if it can't be cleaned with water, dish soap, vinegar, or baking soda, I don't want it. 😂 I have found, though, that granite cleaner works really well for our high gloss countertops. I can do the same job without, but it takes a LOT of buffing.
I've also switched to a budget supermarket (Aldi) for most things. I just have to be sure I don't spend all the money I'm saving by shopping there on the random things they have in the middle aisles. 😂
Melissa I've been watching your videos for years. You are a little bit younger than me and your cleaning tips have embedded my soul. I now can't wipe anything down without using your standard "S" pattern. If I deviate from it, I go back and do in an "S" pattern since that is the way "Melissa" says is best. Also since watching your vinegar cleaning videos I am obsessed it for many things I clean. When I use vinegar in my cleaning I think to myself "Melissa would be so proud of me".
We moved to a rural area a few months ago that doesn't have any meal delivery services for fast food available and that has really saved us money 😂
We look for sales a lot more, shop at the lower cost grocery stores whenever possible, and I've been doing savings challenges in my budgeting. Turns out you can save quite a bit more when it's a fun challenge!
It's starts becoming a fun game!! Thanks for watching Tina :)
Dude thats suck a good idea!
✨Freezer meals✨ Being in the country taught me to do freezer meals. Which, I learned during the pandemic, can give you more food than just a freezer full of meat & veg. Meaning, cooking shrinks the food. So you can make a whole meal, and it can take up about half the space (and if you use foil pans or something uniform in size, it fits better). Chest freezers last longer too✌️ Use those zip up freezer bags to easily organize deep freezers.
Oh can you tell me more about how to do a saving challenge ?
I have arthritis in my hands so I purchased a battery operated rotator brush. I love it. I love your cleaning tips. Thank you.
You are so welcome! We are working on a video for "limited mobility" cleaning tips :) Thank you for watching!
I use old undershirts and tshirts in place of paper towels for those cleaning jobs that have a high amount of germs-like toilets- or grease- like my stovetop. I just cut them up into workable squares and stash them in a plastic bin. Since the shirts were destined for the trash anyway I don’t add any more to the landfill. An added benefit is that the cloth is stronger than paper towel and they’re usually so old that they don’t have lint anymore.
I have a sewing machine, and found a pattern to make my own dusters out of flannel that fit on the swiffer handle. Toss them in the washing machine to clean and reuse!
Love this!
To save money, I'm using up all the cleaning products I have bought in the past, so I can start using your more economical and effective cleaning recipes.
Me too. They just seemed to multiply over the years.
Me too! It is surprising how quickly they have piled up!
I also use water and dish soap in a spray bottle but I also like to add a splash of rubbing alcohol and essential oils. The alcohol helps disinfect and the oils help leave a natural scent :)
10:20am.EST. Melissa, please tell me where you buy your spray bottles. We find they usually quit working too soon and we end up buying more and more of them.
Thank you
Thank you for your videos!! So many cleaning videos out it’s hard to know know which are actually helpful and true. I’m sure you’ve heard this a million + times but thank you for putting these videos together you’ve helped me a lot and I trust what you say! Hope all is well 😊
I use a large number of the DIY recipes I got from you. My 2 favorites are glass cleaner and tile floor cleaner. I am really short so I can’t get to every spot on the windshield of my car. So I attach a microfiber cloth to a flat floor handled mop and then I can reach both inside and outside of my car windshield. I bought a magic eraser about a year ago. That will be the one and only one I buy. In one of your videos you showed how using makeup and toothbrushes to get the dust off of the vents in my car. Thanks for all the help you give us Melissa. Take care 😊
What a kind, sweet comment - thank you very much Brenda! 😊😊
I learned by accident that the Dawn foam bottles can be refilled with just water & 2 teaspoons on dawn platinum dish soap. Has literally changed my cleaning life. I went from spending $125 on cleaning supplies to $50. I have a Dawn foam pump in the kitchen and all the bathrooms. I buy a 32 oz of Dawn platinum soap and it lasts me about 3 months. No lie. I use the pump to pump foam on my toilet wand to clean the toilet, I put it on my tub scrubber, in the kitchen I pump some on the kitchen counters and sink….put it in a carpet brush for carpets or clothes stain brush of course to wash our hands Literally anything. It’s excellent at removing stains and smells and is a great all purpose cleaner. Rarely do I need to add baking soda or vinegar.
Ofcourse I do use a can spray glass and steel cleaner. I’m not willing to give that up. I’ve found it does a great job for me and I love the smell of it…I also love my Mr Clean for the floors but I do add vinegar…So that’s the 2 things im not willing to compromise
But Dawn platinum and those foam pumps has allowed me to ditch the separate cleaners I had for everything.
Btw the Dawn pump says it’s not refillable and that is a lie … Just add a few squirts into a pump 2/3 filled with water …
Thanks for sharing!
Switched to mostly Aldi shopping. I cook mostly from scratch, and I love their stuff!
Ditto
Melissa I love all your diy cleaners! I switched to diy cleaners years ago and haven't looked back. To save money, I have recently started extreme couponing and i have cut my grocery bill down to a quarter of the price. Its great especially since all the coupons are digital now. Thanks for all your great tips!
I've been comparing prices a lot more! I'll check something at a dollar store against Walmart against Amazon to see where the best deal really is (right now back to school supplies).
I've gone more "from scratch" with bread products and sauces to cut down a bit.
Love your cleaning solutions. Use them all the time! To cut expenses, I shop the sales more than ever before. I also have some easy go to recipes that I can use for a nearly "no cook" night instead of eating out.
I just saw your short clip about cutlery. Thank you!!! I bought my daughter a new set of knives and there are little tiny bits of rust on them. I was going to use steel wool but I didn’t want to scratch the surface. Vinegar is a wonderful thing 😊. Take care
Thank you for all this info!!! 😍😍
I was quoted 160 to clean my air conditioner ( live in Israel)😅
Armed with a tooth brush wipes(i reuse them after laundering) and vinegar, I tackled the job.
The results are amazing!! Lowered my electricity bill as well
You can use frost king, a brush, and wet/dry vac and hose ( I also lubricate everything with with wd 40) had one ac system 32 years. Recommend the everyday handyman videos for mechanical maintenance.
I clean a vacation cabin and have found the bleach tablets 32 in a plastic container are useful to clean the toilet and the toilet brush. They also take up far less room and I just let them sit until Im ready to clean the bowl. They are handy for many things and I don’t splash bleach on myself. Ive made my own cleaners as long as I can remember. To save grocery money I can meat deals in large packages to save on both time and money and I scour the clearance. 1/2 gal organic milk is over $6 here and I buy it and freeze it when I see it for $1 x $1.50. Between different strengths of vinegar, blue Dawn, alcohol and water, I can’t think of any reason to buy a specific product except for Barkeepers Friend, which I love to shine up the sink. I may buy those cleaning cloths you use. They seem thicker than those at the big box store. Really like the stainless tip!! TFS
I use your all purpose cleaner recipe. I love it! I use tea tree essential oil, it smells so good. I also bought your microfiber cloths and use your S pattern for wiping. My counters look so good.
Thank for your tips. It changeed my life. I usd these tips for some years and i am very happy.
Great video. Thank you!
I stopped buying drinks or food when I'm out, and never leave home at least without water bottles for everyone in the family, wherever we go. It's healthier too.
Oh I have done the same….. I was going to Kroger, now I shop at Aldi and I have a garden 😁. Just made the AP cleaner and working away. Thank you for the recipes ☺️
Thanks for the tips, and for acknowledging these tough economic times, it’s not easy but we need to keep talking about it to find solutions
Hi Melissa!! Your videos are soooo helpful!!!!!
I have recently started a new role doing support work, which includes home care for the elderly… and this has been super valuable!!! I will be watching more of your videos!! Thanks a million!!!
I started making my own cleaners about a year ago and enjoy watching your videos for other DIY ideas/recipes! I'm sure I am saving much more money by making my own stuff instead of store bought cleaners. Plus you save on plastic waste because I re use the containers. Win Win!
It's funny you put this video out today. We purchased a new stainless steel fridge and I was looking thru your videos for a stainless steel cleaner. Thanks so much.
Thank you for the tips!
I no longer use premade cleansers. I mix my own Murphy's oil soap, which is a staple my mom used for wood and just about everything else, Lysol cleaner and water for bathrooms and other areas where I need a degreaser, anti-germ cleaner, Vinegar, baking soda, Dawn and water, and my handy steamer. I do have a reusable microfiber duster and pole thing that bends so it works on fans as well as everything up high and I've had that for years. and of course microfiber cloths.
I shop my freezer and pantry before grocery shopping. I figure out what to make for meals with what I already have and only purchase the ingredients that I am missing. If I do not have much of anything already, I pick out meals for the rest of week and only buy what is needed. I started to use home delivery services about 10 years ago due to a health issue. It actually saves me money since I can’t see the food/shelves and it helps me only buy what is needed. It also saves my sanity and gives me time back, which is very important to me and my health. I also started to make my own cleaners because of you and that has saved me a lot of money.
Tfs ur tips n tricks definitely love ur videos they r always so helpful n entertaining. Xoxo
These are really terrific hints! Thanks very much! In regards to saving money, I'm trying to make 4 of my weekly dinner meals veggie..eg lots of curries, frittatas, stir-fry etc
Can you do a video on how you organize your cleaning supplies, rags, and mops. If you keep cleaning supplies in different areas of the home.
The cleaning cloths we used in this video can be found here: www.makersclean.com/products/multi-color-pack
BTW, THEY ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE!
1. If I have to drive, I plan the most efficient route (saves gas). 2. I only buy sale items at the grocer - this has saved me A LOT! 3. Rarely buy coffee/Starbucks anymore (I make it at home); rarely eat out/order delivery. 4. Go as long as I can between hair, nails, and waxing appts. (and switched to a convenient neighborhood salon instead of going to the fancy, more expensive one downtown... they do just as good a job, even though I miss some extras). 5. Donating my time or in-kind items (clothing, furniture) rather than cash. 6. Running my dishwasher and washer/dryer during off-peak hours. Unplug appliances and laptop when not in use. My toaster stays on the counter, but is no longer plugged in when not in use. 7. Use a fan instead of AC as much as possible. If need to use AC, keep it one or two degrees higher than usual (e.g.., 75 F / 23 C instead of 73 F / 22 C).
Amazing! Thank you so much for this! I've been buying J cleaners (the expensive cylinders and bottles you fill with water) for awhile now and just saw this. They are expensive! With groceries out of control, this is one area I can save money! Please keep these coming. I'd love to know about homemade disinfectants for the bathroom cleaning.
I actually bought an extendable fluffy duster recently. I love it, it saves power(no vacuming) and my back since it is so light to handle.! It reaches so many places, and is better than the microfibre hack, since it doesn't come off (,Like I found the microfiber one can) I just shake it outside and haven't had to clean it yet, I can reach everywhere I need to. I definitly use lots of your homemade remedies and Like you, Pleased as punch whe I use these so afforadable, options
Thanks for watching!
Im using baking soda vinegar and microfiber towels much more! Thank you for this and all your videos!
Thank you so much for your ideas. I love them all and sure I am using them.❤
Glad you like them! ❤
Thanks ❤ i can clean my house now ❤
Happy to help :) Now go get it!!!
I’d love if you could share any tips on cleaning the flexi hose for the shower. All those knooks and crannies are a nightmare and the hose won’t stay still if I use anything bigger than a toothbrush which takes ages. 😢
I attached a hook to the opposite end of the tub. Big enough to hold the hose(and plastic for safety!) I drape it over the hook and spray it with all purpose cleaner, let it soak for a bit while I get the rest of the bathroom, then use a pitcher to rinse it off. My hose is long enough to reach, but you can always place the hook wherever you need to. Then I hang my loofah on the hook so I don't have a random hook in the shower 😂
I love all the tips and tricks. I have a small dog, and it always concerns me using chemicals near his area. No B.S., you look like Jennifer Anniston, just younger
I switched to your all purpose cleaner and its wonderful! Never buying again! Floor cleaner or maker mop i'm not so sure about, seems fine but we have 3 kids and it takes more effort than the circle mop or i have to use a sponge for stuck on stuff. I do love the maker mop MUCH better when its not the stuck on stuff (yes i was using the heavier mop cover). I dusted the walls wow apparently that was long needed. It has great height reach, the shape is great for wash and dry sides. I mop more often and on more things than I was able to before since no bucket is involved. I was worried about having to change the pads and run out but 4 is plenty as i don't have to change it every time I use it and by the time i'm down to 1 or 2 I have other clothes to throw in the wash.
Going to the Wimbledon men’s final 🎾🍓! great tips Melissa. I cleaned my soffits, exterior window frames and garage door yesterday and swept the driveway. Very satisfying but very tired now! Not as tired as Alcaraz and Djokovich will be on Sunday!
Have a wonderful time! Maybe Princess Kate (or any of the royal family) or Roger Federer (tennis royalty, you know 😊) will attend.
Just watched!! Awesome Tennis match Today!!!!
Thanks
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for an interesting and useful video
I’ve just started using miracle spray from the cheap skate site it’s great also
Homemade cleaning supplies are the best! Thanks for the recommendations!
Thank you for that
I have purchased microfiber pads for my Swiffer Wet. No more buying pads! Yay! Love the dusting ghost.
Hi! I’ve been using the baking soda+dish soap+essential oil combo to clean my bathtub for 4 years now thanks to you! I’m interested in buying your cleaning cloths, but can they be handwashed? Or do you recommend the washing machine?
I use makers clean cloths and all types of microfiber must be washed separately and dried without using and softening agents (or dryer balls). I love the electronic specific cloths, I use one to wipe my TV (nothing else on the cloth) and another to clean mirrors and glass with vinegar water in a spray bottle.
To save money, I cancelled quite a few streaming video subscriptions, as well as Hello Fresh subscription. Also, I only turn on the light in the room that I am in and try to reduce the number of appliances on standby. I drive more slowly on the motorway to save gas and that has made quite a difference as I have a long commute.
I wear clothes for a long time trying to make them last as long as possible. As I have lost a lot of weight over the last years, I dropped many sizes but could skip buying stuff for quite a few sizes by wearing them longer, taking good care of the fabric and for some pieces having them altered.
Again a great job Melissa❤
Well, I love the stuff but I make own Dawn Powerwash Spray. I got one bottle and when it was empty I saved the empty one and use 1/4 to 1/2 cup of Dawn (depending on how strong you want it), one TBSP of rubbing alcohol and then just fill the rest of the bottle with water. I have also replaced drinking soda for drinking home brewed ice tea. I have also started having groceries delivered. This way I get only what is on my list and am not tempted by various goodies I see.
Thanks for sharing!
Ooh I love your iced tea tip..thanks!!!
@@marilynwentworth6973 you're quite welcome
@@VoodooAngel63 and I also dig what you said about getting groceries delivered...so you don't buy all those extra things we tend to buy when walking around Woolies etc
Very funny how the diva has his nails cleaned. By the way, I have saved an old ultrasonic electric toothbrush and use it to clean difficult areas. It is perfect. Thanks for all tips. God bless you.
Thank you, I will try your ideas !
Thanks for watching the video Cynthia! 😀
I use your DIY all-purpose cleaner every day. It does a much better job than the commercial cleaners, leaving no streaks behind on my quartz countertops Thank you!!
I saw where you use water, soap and alcohol to make your own Dawn dish a spray. Is that correct?
Maintenance makes a big difference. Dusting isn’t just for show. Dust in the air vents and the bathroom fan makes the fan/heat/AC less efficient so you pay more to use it and then pay to have your vents cleaned more often.
?? Question…can you use mineral oil on stainless steel sink? Or what do you recommend?
Battery operated toorhbrushes are great for cleaning. To save money, we buy mostly what is on sale at a good price. We buy meat only on sale at a good price at a local grocery.
Do you still use castile soap for cleaning around the house? Trying to simplify my cleaning routine, and I know castile soap has a lot of different uses.
Thank you so much ❤🙏♥️
Thanks for watching Deanna!
Great tips. I use three of your DYI cleaners and stick to my grocery list.
Thank you!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻💛💛
You are so welcome!
I love Mrs.Meyers all purpose cleaner, I bought a bottle of concentrate on sale for $5.99 and it’ll last me for many years to come. It has a nice soft clean scent as well… also, cleaning the *bottom* of running shoes? Too much time on your hands.. 😅 Great feed, just subbed to your channel.
May I ask where can I get the gold bracelets you are wearing? I love them
I use the app and rewards card that my grocery store has that has the weekly ad and also coupons. I can tap on the coupons to "clip" them and it saves on my account. I also make my grocery list according to the weekly ad, give or take a few items. I buy store brand/generic on a lot of things also.
What can I use on a porcelain tub (where you stand) to clean?
To save money, I am fortunate to have the ability to work from home. Definitely saves on Gas. However, I do love driving and travel and have missed it during the pandemic 😥
I've been shopping at a store that has more produce and comparing the prices to where I normally shop. It's saved money, and has helped us to eat more produce
Take advantage of the summer sunshine and put your clothes on hangers and dry outside. Super fast for jeans and heavy items, no need 4 the dryer.
In another video, you said to use olive oil, which I have been using.
Is mineral oil better to use on stainless steel?
Hi Melissa. Love your microfiber cloths for cleaning, waffle cloths for the kitchen and hair turbans. I especially love the glass cleaning cloth.
I’m tempted to try the all purpose cleaner- does it leave a residue on any surface? Thanks.
When my daughter used her all-purpose cleaner at college on counters, cabinets, and even on mirrors, she had no trouble with it leaving residue. She used peppermint essential oil in it. Lovely!
I clean and vacuum seal fruit and vegetables in mason jars. This is not like canning. I can open the jars and take out what I need and re-vacuum seal the mason jar. The fruit and vegis keep fresh for a few weeks instead of going bad in a few days. You need a vacuum sealer and the mason jar attachment, but it’s worth it.
Can u plz help witj ur diy tips to clean my kitchen under the trolley sticky hidden dirt n stains
I have a non slip tub,can you please! Tell me how to clean it? What can I use? I've tried just about everything,I don't really like using chemicals.I hope to hear from you.
Could you use vinegar instead of dish soap for an all purpose cleaner with the water?
The cleaning ghost do you wet the microfiber cloth first or dry?
I use water with a small amount of dish liquid and I add a couple drops of essential oil for my counters, sink etc
Thanks for sharing :)
Washing up liquid & bicarbonate soda paste makes brilliant Cif replacement
I totally wasn't prepared for the manicure scene 😂😂
I use the Swiffer sweeper/ duster with cut to size old t shirts .
I use apc a lot...90% etoh water and dawn dish soap about4 drops, spray and microfiber cloth
Dilute dishwashing detergent (1:10) and use as a stain remover for clothes etc. Spray, scrub and rinse. Don’t allow to stand for hours as it will lighten the colour of your clothes
My husband and I got rid of our cable and I watch cleaning TH-cam videos all the time now. Lol.
4:02-4:11...lovely!!😂😂😂💜
We did decrease amount of toppings we put on our sandwitches and bread over all. It’s just one topping. Also butter is a topping. I live in Finland and we have opportunity to pick free berrys from forest. So we don’t so much fruits. We pick berrys in summer and fall and eat those instead. I also bake lot more now. If I make stew I use less meat and add red lentils. We also buy less, plan what we are going to eat and eat all of it. Food waste waste also money. Also we don’t buy new clothes for every season. We buy more classic designs and use it until it falls apart.
I also knit lot. So we do wear woolsocks and sweaters and blankets during winter to keep warm. This way we can drop temperature inside our home for few degrees.
We also stopped drinking coffee. We do drink tea instead. It’s way cheaper because one can infuse tealeaves more than once. So we can make few pots of tea with same tealeaves. One gets that caffeine boost also from tea.
Also changing feminine products to reuseable ones saves lot money in short time.
I’ve started grocery shopping at Costco and Walmart for everything except fresh produce and fresh meats. I’ve also switched to using lower cost meats - e.g. chicken thighs instead of breasts - and cooking more meat free meals. Do you have any vinegar free cleaning solutions? My daughter can’t be around when I’m cleaning because she is allergic.
You can use white vinegar or nature vinegar (depents on how your store call it) it is not so concentrated as vinegar.
@@debora4446 it’s an allergy. Any concentration of vinegar will cause a reaction.
I haven't changed grocers, but I look for sales and go online for digital coupons!
I keep a list of items I need on my phone and I will only buy when they are on sale. It really does make a difference! Thanks for watching Chantit :)
I don’t have many old toothbrushes because I switched to an electric one like 7 years ago. The ones I do have, I got at the dentist and they are smaller and less rough compared to the one in this video mainly because I don’t use them, or maybe they’re made to be soft
My dentist told me everyone should use a soft toothbrush, never a hard one because it less harmful to your gums. Also if the bristle splayed outward your brushing too hard. Brushing hard does not equal cleaner. That's why most dentist only give out soft ones.