I used the all purpose cleaner on the chrome in my shower and even gave it 10 min ‘dwell time’ , but the cloudy water spots remain . It dingifies(maybe a made -up word) the whole look . How to shine bathroom hardware , kitchen gooseneck faucets and even in door refrigerator water/ice dispensers they get spotted and generally dirty looking . I just want things to glimmer and shine 🤩
I actually work as a housekeeper. First job of this kind at a high-end property, and amazing compensation. Oh, and only male in my group! It's such a treat every time she posts a new video on her channel.🙃
I've used mostly DIY cleaners for the past few years and I see no reason to change that. It saves me money, is more eco friendly and since I get the ingredients I use in bulk, I'm never without a cleaning product. I 100% recommend doing it, if you can. 😊
I made all of these cleaners a couple of weeks ago and they are all amazing. I would also like to add a recipe that I found for a spray deodorizer. 2 ounces of water 1 ounce of rubbing alcohol 30 drops of your favourite essential oil(I actually did 20 drops of peppermint and 10 drops of vanilla extract and it is amazing makes my house smell like chocolate mint ice cream). The all purpose cleaner is definitely the one I use the most and the one for vinyl flooring because I have vinyl plank in my kitchen and bathroom.
DIY mostly.. haven't purchased a cleaner in years. I'm loving the DIY dish soap using Sal Suds!! It feels incredibly empowering and freeing to be less dependent on big box stores.
Maybe I just have a sensitive nose but I detest the odor of vinegar and essential oils cannot disguise it. I wish I could make my own cleaners but so far, no go!! In the meanwhile I do limit the number & type of cleaners I use. Method is particularly good & I can get away with just a few of them. I buy cleaners in large jugs & just refill the squirty bottles; not perfect but not too bad either.
Have you tried different types of vinegar as each smells differently. I sometimes use apple cider, or distilled white vinegar as, you are right, malt vinegar is over powering. Also keep the amount of vinegar very low. The cleaning often comes from water and a drop of soap together with a cloth which will Remove anything undesirable. The house needn't smell of vinegar - which is what happened to me when I first started out.
I hear you, Anne. The smell of vinegar is STRONG. It definitely does take some getting used too so to start, try cleaning with a face mask on (I mean, most of us have plenty of these around now a days).
I’ve been using your recipes for two years now, and your microfiber cloths too! The glass one is miraculous… But I occasionally use more abrasive products for specific problems.
I like using DIY cleaners, except when it comes to the toilet. The toilet just gives me the heebiejeebies 😄 The absolute best DIY cleaner I've ever used....a few drops of Dawn dish soap, sprinkle of baking soda, and splash of water in the tub. Seriously, it cuts through everything and works a million times better than any store bought cleaner I've tried. I don't know why I put off trying it for so long. So easy and cheap!
I use my home mades since i’ve met you on youtube in 2014. I was obsessed with your videos🤣 they were and are till today a great inspiration for me. My home isn’t so tidy and clean as yours, but if I have to clean something I do it your way and I’m happy that it’s more simple that I thought before. Thanks to you and CMS crew💜
I use mostly a mix of vinegar and water and either lemon juice or essential oils for cleaning just about everything. But I will definitely be using your all purpose cleaner. Going to check out the other cleaner recipes as well! Thanks so much!
I make a lot of our households cleaners, but some in my household still insist on buying them. They have said they can't tell the difference, other than fragrance, so I'm not sure why this is. Set in their ways I guess.🤷🏾♀️ We will be moving to a house with hardwood floors so I'll be trying that recipe soon.
Your book opened my eyes in so many ways. I make a lot of my cleaners myself. I've only returned to buying toilet bowl cleaner, because we have very hard water, and the DIY recipe didn't cut it. I make my own all-purpose, bathtub, glass/mirror, as well as electronics cleaners after your recipes. They work wonderfully.
To remove bacteria we need to remove oils and grease - yes they build up in the toilet too. I use the toilet brush first so I can remove any mineral build up from the water. Then use any kind of cleaner you prefer such as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) - vinegar kills bacteria because of the low acid - a little spritzed around the bowl at the very end of cleaning. I use only one commercial product in my home - now and again - Ecover toilet cleaner. I hate the smell. Anything which removes grease will also remove the bacteria along with it.
Simple works best for keeping toilets clean, Julie. Using household items like hydrogen peroxide and essential oils will help flush away (had to!) bacteria and odors, while baking soda and hydrogen peroxide are great on stains.
Other than vinegar and water, I used store bought cleaners. Then found your videos! Switched to DIY cleaners following your recipes (bought your book and cloths). Love that we re using less chemicals and saving money! Thanks Melissa 👏👍
Have your mop and use it weekly. It’s great! Bought your book 3 years ago to clean my house more efficiently and in less time. Since that time use your DIY homemade cleaners listed in the book and love them. They work well and cost much less than what one buys in the store. The added bonus for people who have allergies is you don’t cough a lot due to the chemicals in store bought cleansers.
I love smell of lavender, but my sister hates it, how strange since its amazing. I actually hate smell of musk or smell of lilies. Also I am worried about using essential oils because of my cat, I know you have cats too, could you recommend how safely use it when you have a feline in your house?
Hi Ruta! I've written an entire article around this topic because it's important to understand how and when to use essential oils with pets in the house. You can check it out here: cleanmyspace.com/essential-oils-your-pets/
I found the best kitchen cleaner for ice box deep freezer and things. ITS CALL? 91% Isopropyl Alcohol. OMG it better than windex or any house hold cleaner For stuff that is caked on. Put some on it and scratch it off then use the Alcohol to finish cleaning
I'm passionate about our environment. Very aware of plastic unsustainable throwaway waste. Please even if companies take back used microfibres most people can not or will not choose this obtain. Hence increasing plastic rubbish. I buy from a local company natural sustainable products and refill plastic bottles from a shop. I am trying out some ideas for home cleaning solutions. My first attempt was to shower cleaning. No I didn't remove all soap scum. But I will try it again and tweak the recipe
Thanks to you, I’ve been making my cleaners since I discovered your channel several years ago. My 3 go-to are: all purpose, glass and mirror, and toilet bowl recipes. I use the toilet bowl cleaner in my sink and tub too! Thank you! 😍
I enjoy cleaning my windows and mirrors with vinegar (something my mother taught me), but I also love the smell of bleach in the house. Something about it to me says disinfected and clean.
🦨🦨🦨 DIY cleaners ALL THE WAY 🦨🦨🦨 I am a faithful user of vinegar, baking soda, dish soap, hydrogen peroxide etc. and buy them in bulk. Oh boy did they come in handy last week when our dog 🦮encountered a skunk 🦨
I've tried so many glass cleaners. "Streak free!" Yeah, right. Very streaky. I don't have microfiber cloths. I got rid of them. I dislike them for many reasons. I use old washcloths for cleaning, and I didn't have high hopes for Melissa's glass cleaner recipe, but I gave it a try. It looked streaky while I was doing it, so I was prepared to be disappointed. I went back over it with a dry washcloth. I am absolutely shocked. My bathroom mirror is cleaner than it's ever been, and NO fogginess or streaks! I keep going in there just to look at it lol. I logged onto youtube just to make this comment. I'm actually excited to clean my windows....Thank you Melissa!
SAME! I just tried the glass cleaner last night for my bathroom and I ended up cleaning every glass surface in my house because it worked SO GOOD. Before, I used my all purpose Meyers cleaner because I've never remembered to buy Windex. The Meyers always left streaks no matter if I used paper towels, microfiber, whatever. And I don't have newspapers for that old school hack. This is an absolute game changer
I know what's Melissa's opinion on DIY cleaners - if you can still use the same spray bottle after 10 years, imagine all that comsumer plastic bottles you saved from going to the dump / or saved from being recycled!
My favorite DIY cleaner? Plain water. I’ve been cleaning my bathroom mirrors with a microfiber towel and plain water for the past two years or so (thanks to this channel, btw, you inspired me!).
I love the scent of fresh clean linen. I can easily find air fresheners with linen scent, but what essential oils do I use to achieve that smell of sunshine?
I'm using up what I already have for cleaners and fully intend to go FIY once they're depleted. I just cleaned the windows and they came out great using your DIY recipe!
Hi, been using your general cleaner since seeing it in an old video you made. I use citric acid in powder form instead of vinegar but it is not good for all surfaces. Loving your micro cloths - had them a while too. Thanks for your channel, I have lung problems so using your cleaning tips help no end.
Melissa, I have started making my own cleaning products using your DIY Recipes and I absolutely love them!! I have watched all of your videos and purchased your Makers Mop as well - you are the best!!
Just started using some diy cleaners with great results. Our new shower came with a guarantee that will be nullified if harsh cleaners are used on it. I use equal parts water and white vinegar with some dawn dishwashing liquid. Works great! Also started making glass cleaner.
I just started using Mrs Meyers cleaning solution and love the scents and the fact you can buy refills. Just water and a glass cleaning towel that was an amazing find. All microfiber towels no more paper towels for cleaning. Trying to do my part
Since I've started watching your channel, I definitely make more of my own DIY, but every once in awhile, especially for a dirty, big job, such as when we moved in our new house last year, I still pick up a few from the store, where I'm drawn to foamy action cleaners. But in my multi-purpose, besides water & vinegar- I also add approx 2 tbsp of rubbing alcohol & peroxide, with a splash of Dawn. Is that not a good multi-purpose? Because I really thought I got that recipe from you?! Maybe not? Lol And I use baking soda on solo many items! I love it, and my hubby loves it bc it's so cheap! I still just have 2 major problem areas, one I'm afraid could be affecting my health. Would love to email or snail-mail you pictures & get your advice. Cannot take any chances with my health! Also, I hear you mention Castille soap? What exactly is that & what do you use it for? Would love to get your full list but unfortunately no computer, no printer......😕
Thanks so much, I love your videos and I have your book :-) I have a silly off-the-wall question... I have the audiobook of another house cleaning expert, and when she describes cleaning mirrors, she says to spray on the cleanser and then "zee" your way down the mirror. She and I are both Americans, and therefore pronounce the last letter of the alphabet "zee" rather than "zed" like the rest of the world does, lol. (BTW, having taken French in grade school, I was aware of the word zed, I just didn't know that Canadians pronounced zee as zed, as French people do) So on to my ridiculous question... If you, Melissa, were to describe the motion of wiping a mirror in a zigzag pattern, but as a letter z or zed, Rather than an S pattern, would you say to Zed down the mirror? Forgive me for my ridiculous question! It has been nagging at me for a couple years now and I had no idea how it was ever going to know the answer! Lol!!
Love DIY and have used them for almost a decade. Your glass/stainless recipe from your book with the cornstarch is the best and a favorite of both me and my bi-weekly cleaning lady!
I don't ever buy window cleaner since following you!!! I ❤ the water & white vinegar solution for glass & mirrors!!! I've ordered a new mop. I can't wait too use it with the D.I.Y solutions you say Melissa!!! Thank you. ❤ from the UK. Xxx
I'm unable to use chemical cleaners as I've developed sensitive airways over time. I start coughing & sneezing as soon as I start spraying. Same with white vinegar & eucalyptus oil. Years of repeated use has caused this issue & that's why I now prefer to use Nue Clean for all my cleaning. Odourless, yet tough enough to remove all dirt, soap scum & germs from most surfaces, only using water, salt & a drop of white vinegar. Unfortunately, these products are no longer available to buy, but I made sure I bought enough products to keep me cleaning for at least another 6 years. However, I still love the fragrance of essential oils. So calming & soothing🥰
I have been using diy cleaners for about a decade. I also use plain white vinegar on my washing machine's liquid fabric softener dispenser. It is an amazing fabric softener and non toxic
Basically you’re just honest most if not all people hate their jobs but some how it becomes the thing they do the most in life. But most pretend or say they like their jobs anyway it won’t be called a job if you liked it.
I love diy cleaners! My amber glass spray bottles and essential oils make cleaning enjoyable and feel like a sacred ritual that also cleans negative energy and purifies everything. Thanks for your great channel!
I love making my own recipes. I’ve learned which ones work and which ones I have to buy. But I save lots of $ by doing floors with hot water and 1 tsp powder tide on most floors.
I can't stand the taste or the smell of vinegar which seems to be a key ingredient. I got really sick a couple of years ago & again in February which the first sickness altered my sense of smell-nothing has changed. There is a certain chemical I guess that is in almost everything I had to change - hair products, laundry detergent, air fresheners, candles, shampoos, cleaners, perfumes & body sprays. The only way I can describe it is like a rancid stale tobacco smell. Things that used to smell so nice are now ruined by that one "common chemical thing" in all stuff. Even my taste is "off". I had found Mr. Clean moonlight breeze which was tolerable- It didn't have that certain smell. Now I can't find it anywhere and i'm almost out. I do use Dawn dish soap. It's the only brand I use. Can I do anything with that?
👉Me 👈 , I don't like the smell of lavender 😛 . I have to admit I love Mrs Meyers cleaners and everytime I try to make my own windows/glass cleaner it doesn't work😕 I do like the JAWS glass cleaner though.
For my every day cleans I love using diy cleaners like your all purpose cleaner. When I do a deep cleans, I prefer store bought cleaners like BKF or Microban (especially with the holidays coming up).
I love your channel .I started switching to natural cleaners years ago. My family have severe allergies. I also put fresh lemon juice in my cleaners of white vinegar and water to clean our microwaves ect. I think it smells better .
When grease and grime are being removed by the mop then the bacteria go too. A clean floor doesn't benefit from disinfectant. Should there be a couple of virus or bacteria they have nothing to live on and no hiding place so they die.
Agree with Eileen below, floors shouldn't need a thorough disinfect but you can always dilute some vinegar in warm water, which is a natural disinfectant.
I only buy toilet bowl cleaner and occasional convenience products. I do also still buy laundry detergent, although I've replaced my fabric softener with white vinegar. Other than that, everything is in a spray bottle. I probably could do DIY toilet bowl cleaner, but I just find that it requires a lot more vigorous scrubbing and overall time, and to me it is not worth it, since the store bought cleaners do everything for me. After letting it sit for a while, I only have to swirl the brush around a bit to knock everything out from under the rim and the sides of the bowl, flush, and then it's done.
Where do you get a QUALITY Spray Bottle? I bought a set, and they spray the first time and then never again. Then I end up pouring the cleaner out and waste a bunch.
OK, my cleaning is a bit more work. But I always used newspaper to clean my windows. My mum did this and we never had streaks. Reuses and reduced and it is easily available I used to wash the outside windows when it was raining and let the rain do the hard work. Again this is what my mum did. However, now 😢not so keen on working in the rain
Where do you buy spray bottles that last longer than just a few uses. I've tried several different ones. Lately I've been cleaning out and reusing store bought cleaners. They last longer and recycle.
Been making my own cleaning products for about 7 years. I make everything but laundry soap. Also make all our body care products too. Quick note about the window cleaner, while EOs are optional most of the time, they are needed for glass. Glass is full of tiny holes and the water vinegar can get stuck in those tiny holes, the eos actually stop that from happening.
Ok so I really want to order your cleaning cloths but my hold up is the fact that we have alot of animals in our house and we foster them. So the problem that I have is how do you get the animal hair out of the microfiber cloth and stuff I would hate to purchase those and then turn around and not keep them because the amount of animal hair in them after cleaning.
I've been using DIY cleaners for several years. Easy to make, I know what's in them, and I know it won't damage little paws. Also, no perfume-y smell from the store-bought. blah.
Please be careful with EO's. Know your allergies. Also be careful of the amount. Some EO's can strip wood. All EO's are not the same when it comes to strength.
50 DIY Cleaning Product Recipes: cleanmyspace.com/product/50-diy-cleaning-product-recipes
I used the all purpose cleaner on the chrome in my shower and even gave it 10 min ‘dwell time’ , but the cloudy water spots remain . It dingifies(maybe a made -up word) the whole look . How to shine bathroom hardware , kitchen gooseneck faucets and even in door refrigerator water/ice dispensers they get spotted and generally dirty looking . I just want things to glimmer and shine 🤩
The best channel on cleaning that exists on internet :)
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100% Agree
I actually work as a housekeeper. First job of this kind at a high-end property, and amazing compensation. Oh, and only male in my group! It's such a treat every time she posts a new video on her channel.🙃
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I agree. Great tips and I m loving them clean my new apartment
I've used mostly DIY cleaners for the past few years and I see no reason to change that. It saves me money, is more eco friendly and since I get the ingredients I use in bulk, I'm never without a cleaning product. I 100% recommend doing it, if you can. 😊
I’m currently experimenting with making my own cleaners, I’m ph testing them and trying different mixes :)
Good stuff
Melissa Maker: You don't have to mop floors that often.
Me: You don't have to tell me twice!!!
I wish that were true in my household
I have 7 people 2 saint bernards and a cat. My floors get Dirrrty😒
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@@cleanmyspace Hi after using the all purpose cleaner , do you rinse the surface . Considering the mix has soap in it ?
I made all of these cleaners a couple of weeks ago and they are all amazing. I would also like to add a recipe that I found for a spray deodorizer. 2 ounces of water 1 ounce of rubbing alcohol 30 drops of your favourite essential oil(I actually did 20 drops of peppermint and 10 drops of vanilla extract and it is amazing makes my house smell like chocolate mint ice cream). The all purpose cleaner is definitely the one I use the most and the one for vinyl flooring because I have vinyl plank in my kitchen and bathroom.
11 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Amazing: th-cam.com/video/6aYMg9IQStE/w-d-xo.html
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essential oils pls check if they are safe to use around pets
I love hone made cleaners I usually buy store brought products then just refill the spray bottles with my own mix
DIY mostly.. haven't purchased a cleaner in years. I'm loving the DIY dish soap using Sal Suds!! It feels incredibly empowering and freeing to be less dependent on big box stores.
Maybe I just have a sensitive nose but I detest the odor of vinegar and essential oils cannot disguise it. I wish I could make my own cleaners but so far, no go!! In the meanwhile I do limit the number & type of cleaners I use. Method is particularly good & I can get away with just a few of them. I buy cleaners in large jugs & just refill the squirty bottles; not perfect but not too bad either.
Have you tried different types of vinegar as each smells differently. I sometimes use apple cider, or distilled white vinegar as, you are right, malt vinegar is over powering. Also keep the amount of vinegar very low. The cleaning often comes from water and a drop of soap together with a cloth which will Remove anything undesirable. The house needn't smell of vinegar - which is what happened to me when I first started out.
I hear you, Anne. The smell of vinegar is STRONG. It definitely does take some getting used too so to start, try cleaning with a face mask on (I mean, most of us have plenty of these around now a days).
I totally agree. I just can’t take the smell of vinegar. I only use it to dissolve calcium. I swear by LA Totally awesome from the dollar store.
I like the diy that has tea tree oil, baking soda,water,dawn in blue, kills germs reduces stains in my opinion.
I enjoy the smell of vinegar, it dissipates after a short time. It is smell of clean to me, similar to Pinesol.
I’ve been using your recipes for two years now, and your microfiber cloths too! The glass one is miraculous… But I occasionally use more abrasive products for specific problems.
Nice one, Dominique. Thanks for sharing.
I like using DIY cleaners, except when it comes to the toilet. The toilet just gives me the heebiejeebies 😄 The absolute best DIY cleaner I've ever used....a few drops of Dawn dish soap, sprinkle of baking soda, and splash of water in the tub. Seriously, it cuts through everything and works a million times better than any store bought cleaner I've tried. I don't know why I put off trying it for so long. So easy and cheap!
After you clean with the aforementioned mix, do you rinse the area ? Considering the mix has soap in it ?
I Also add vinegar. Its amazing.
I use my home mades since i’ve met you on youtube in 2014. I was obsessed with your videos🤣 they were and are till today a great inspiration for me. My home isn’t so tidy and clean as yours, but if I have to clean something I do it your way and I’m happy that it’s more simple that I thought before. Thanks to you and CMS crew💜
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I use mostly a mix of vinegar and water and either lemon juice or essential oils for cleaning just about everything. But I will definitely be using your all purpose cleaner. Going to check out the other cleaner recipes as well! Thanks so much!
Yay first comment and top 9 likes. Love your videos. Happy holidays.
Thanks for watching Christine! Happy Holidays!
I am getting my first glass top range. What do you recommend to use for cleaning it?
Nice on, Elizabeth. You'll want to use an all purpose cleaner and a very soft sponge (one that won't scratch the surface).
I make a lot of our households cleaners, but some in my household still insist on buying them. They have said they can't tell the difference, other than fragrance, so I'm not sure why this is. Set in their ways I guess.🤷🏾♀️ We will be moving to a house with hardwood floors so I'll be trying that recipe soon.
I add a 15-20 drops of fragrance oil and let it sit for 24 hours. Now I have my seasonal scents.
I get that, DIY isn't for everyone. I do think that part of it is a mindset, versus the effectiveness of the actual cleaning product 😊
Your book opened my eyes in so many ways. I make a lot of my cleaners myself. I've only returned to buying toilet bowl cleaner, because we have very hard water, and the DIY recipe didn't cut it. I make my own all-purpose, bathtub, glass/mirror, as well as electronics cleaners after your recipes. They work wonderfully.
Melissa, what’s a good recipe for an antibacterial cleaner for the bathroom toilet and the floor around it? I have grandsons. 😩🙄
To remove bacteria we need to remove oils and grease - yes they build up in the toilet too. I use the toilet brush first so I can remove any mineral build up from the water. Then use any kind of cleaner you prefer such as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) - vinegar kills bacteria because of the low acid - a little spritzed around the bowl at the very end of cleaning. I use only one commercial product in my home - now and again - Ecover toilet cleaner. I hate the smell. Anything which removes grease will also remove the bacteria along with it.
Simple works best for keeping toilets clean, Julie. Using household items like hydrogen peroxide and essential oils will help flush away (had to!) bacteria and odors, while baking soda and hydrogen peroxide are great on stains.
Other than vinegar and water, I used store bought cleaners. Then found your videos! Switched to DIY cleaners following your recipes (bought your book and cloths). Love that we re using less chemicals and saving money! Thanks Melissa 👏👍
Have your mop and use it weekly. It’s great! Bought your book 3 years ago to clean my house more efficiently and in less time. Since that time use your DIY homemade cleaners listed in the book and love them. They work well and cost much less than what one buys in the store. The added bonus for people who have allergies is you don’t cough a lot due to the chemicals in store bought cleansers.
You may also like this video "Non-Toxic" Household Cleaners th-cam.com/video/4Sw-crbRuic/w-d-xo.html
I love smell of lavender, but my sister hates it, how strange since its amazing. I actually hate smell of musk or smell of lilies. Also I am worried about using essential oils because of my cat, I know you have cats too, could you recommend how safely use it when you have a feline in your house?
Hi Ruta! I've written an entire article around this topic because it's important to understand how and when to use essential oils with pets in the house. You can check it out here: cleanmyspace.com/essential-oils-your-pets/
Thank you, I love your channel 🤗
I’ve watched you’re videos for years. Can I still use rubbing alcohol in the all purpose cleaner?
I found the best kitchen cleaner for ice box deep freezer and things. ITS CALL? 91% Isopropyl Alcohol. OMG it better than windex or any house hold cleaner For stuff that is caked on. Put some on it and scratch it off then use the Alcohol to finish cleaning
I'm passionate about our environment. Very aware of plastic unsustainable throwaway waste. Please even if companies take back used microfibres most people can not or will not choose this obtain. Hence increasing plastic rubbish. I buy from a local company natural sustainable products and refill plastic bottles from a shop. I am trying out some ideas for home cleaning solutions. My first attempt was to shower cleaning. No I didn't remove all soap scum. But I will try it again and tweak the recipe
Thanks to you, I’ve been making my cleaners since I discovered your channel several years ago. My 3 go-to are: all purpose, glass and mirror, and toilet bowl recipes. I use the toilet bowl cleaner in my sink and tub too! Thank you! 😍
I must've missed that one-on-one what's in the DIY cleaner for bathrooms? Thanks!
Got the recipe for the toilet bowl please? 🙏🏻
I enjoy cleaning my windows and mirrors with vinegar (something my mother taught me), but I also love the smell of bleach in the house. Something about it to me says disinfected and clean.
😅Please tell me you use that yellow cup behind you to drink your coffee each morning 😋
I use predominantly DIY cleaners because of my dog.
That's one of the many benefits of DIY cleaners.
I make my own cleaners with essential oils. Could you do a video on stainless steal and the best way to clean it?
I use my window cleaner to avoid streaking. Water, corn starch, vinegar
@@xaby996 What does the corn starch do?
@@CleaningHowTo you run a cleaning TH-cam channel and claim to be a cleaning pro. I'm sure you know.
@@xaby996 thank you
I use a little baking soda with the dish soap and it works quite well on flatware and small objects.
Love your channel!!! But...a squeegee and paper towels and a little Dawn in the water....never streaks the window and waaaay faster
Thanks for sharing!
🦨🦨🦨 DIY cleaners ALL THE WAY 🦨🦨🦨
I am a faithful user of vinegar, baking soda, dish soap, hydrogen peroxide etc. and buy them in bulk.
Oh boy did they come in handy last week when our dog 🦮encountered a skunk 🦨
A skunk! OH NO.
I've tried so many glass cleaners. "Streak free!" Yeah, right. Very streaky.
I don't have microfiber cloths. I got rid of them. I dislike them for many reasons.
I use old washcloths for cleaning, and I didn't have high hopes for Melissa's glass cleaner recipe, but I gave it a try.
It looked streaky while I was doing it, so I was prepared to be disappointed. I went back over it with a dry washcloth.
I am absolutely shocked. My bathroom mirror is cleaner than it's ever been, and NO fogginess or streaks!
I keep going in there just to look at it lol.
I logged onto youtube just to make this comment. I'm actually excited to clean my windows....Thank you Melissa!
SAME! I just tried the glass cleaner last night for my bathroom and I ended up cleaning every glass surface in my house because it worked SO GOOD. Before, I used my all purpose Meyers cleaner because I've never remembered to buy Windex. The Meyers always left streaks no matter if I used paper towels, microfiber, whatever. And I don't have newspapers for that old school hack. This is an absolute game changer
I know what's Melissa's opinion on DIY cleaners - if you can still use the same spray bottle after 10 years, imagine all that comsumer plastic bottles you saved from going to the dump / or saved from being recycled!
My favorite DIY cleaner? Plain water. I’ve been cleaning my bathroom mirrors with a microfiber towel and plain water for the past two years or so (thanks to this channel, btw, you inspired me!).
Yep :) no need to use anything else
Nice one, Tracy!
I love the scent of fresh clean linen. I can easily find air fresheners with linen scent, but what essential oils do I use to achieve that smell of sunshine?
DIY cleaners help me avoid problems with my thyroid and autoimmune problems as well!
Love learning about new health benefits of DIY cleaners because there are so many!
That dishsoap/water/essential oil mixture that I was so excited about.... left a residue everywhere that I could SEE! Terrible!!
😮 ahh, aww I was excited about this, as well 😟
I have a confession to make; I only like cleaning when I'm getting paid to do it :P
I like this comment very much
If you can find someone to pay you for cleaning your own house, then you're definitely on to something! 😉
@@cleanmyspace they pay me to clean THEIR houses 😂
I'm using up what I already have for cleaners and fully intend to go FIY once they're depleted. I just cleaned the windows and they came out great using your DIY recipe!
Nice one, Denese. Thanks for sharing.
Dawn soap and hot water is the best thing for windows!!!
Hi, been using your general cleaner since seeing it in an old video you made. I use citric acid in powder form instead of vinegar but it is not good for all surfaces. Loving your micro cloths - had them a while too. Thanks for your channel, I have lung problems so using your cleaning tips help no end.
Glad to hear, Kevin! Thanks for sharing.
I love using the vinegar and water for my windows and mirrors! Is the cleanest they've ever been and so easy to maintain.
Melissa, I have started making my own cleaning products using your DIY Recipes and I absolutely love them!! I have watched all of your videos and purchased your Makers Mop as well - you are the best!!
Just started using some diy cleaners with great results. Our new shower came with a guarantee that will be nullified if harsh cleaners are used on it. I use equal parts water and white vinegar with some dawn dishwashing liquid. Works great! Also started making glass cleaner.
I've been making my own cleaners for years, my great grandfather taught me everything I know, his family went through the depression....
I know that vinegar works for most things, but I can't stand the smell of it. 😞
Yup, it's a strong smell and definitely takes some getting used too.
I just started using Mrs Meyers cleaning solution and love the scents and the fact you can buy refills. Just water and a glass cleaning towel that was an amazing find. All microfiber towels no more paper towels for cleaning. Trying to do my part
i love DIY cleaners! I do splurge on Mrs. Meyers products occassionally though.
Nice one, Michelle!
Since I've started watching your channel, I definitely make more of my own DIY, but every once in awhile, especially for a dirty, big job, such as when we moved in our new house last year, I still pick up a few from the store, where I'm drawn to foamy action cleaners. But in my multi-purpose, besides water & vinegar- I also add approx 2 tbsp of rubbing alcohol & peroxide, with a splash of Dawn. Is that not a good multi-purpose? Because I really thought I got that recipe from you?! Maybe not? Lol And I use baking soda on solo many items! I love it, and my hubby loves it bc it's so cheap! I still just have 2 major problem areas, one I'm afraid could be affecting my health. Would love to email or snail-mail you pictures & get your advice. Cannot take any chances with my health! Also, I hear you mention Castille soap? What exactly is that & what do you use it for? Would love to get your full list but unfortunately no computer, no printer......😕
Thanks so much, I love your videos and I have your book :-)
I have a silly off-the-wall question... I have the audiobook of another house cleaning expert, and when she describes cleaning mirrors, she says to spray on the cleanser and then "zee" your way down the mirror. She and I are both Americans, and therefore pronounce the last letter of the alphabet "zee" rather than "zed" like the rest of the world does, lol. (BTW, having taken French in grade school, I was aware of the word zed, I just didn't know that Canadians pronounced zee as zed, as French people do)
So on to my ridiculous question... If you, Melissa, were to describe the motion of wiping a mirror in a zigzag pattern, but as a letter z or zed, Rather than an S pattern, would you say to Zed down the mirror?
Forgive me for my ridiculous question! It has been nagging at me for a couple years now and I had no idea how it was ever going to know the answer! Lol!!
Hmmm! I think to avoid 'localizing' the language, I would stick with saying to use a 'zigzag' or 's' pattern, that way there's no confusion 😀
Love DIY and have used them for almost a decade. Your glass/stainless recipe from your book with the cornstarch is the best and a favorite of both me and my bi-weekly cleaning lady!
I don't ever buy window cleaner since following you!!! I ❤ the water & white vinegar solution for glass & mirrors!!!
I've ordered a new mop. I can't wait too use it with the D.I.Y solutions you say Melissa!!! Thank you. ❤ from the UK. Xxx
Nice one, Lou Lou
Thanks for the advice 👍yes use your combination it’s wonderful I’m a clean too 🙏
I'm unable to use chemical cleaners as I've developed sensitive airways over time. I start coughing & sneezing as soon as I start spraying. Same with white vinegar & eucalyptus oil. Years of repeated use has caused this issue & that's why I now prefer to use Nue Clean for all my cleaning. Odourless, yet tough enough to remove all dirt, soap scum & germs from most surfaces, only using water, salt & a drop of white vinegar.
Unfortunately, these products are no longer available to buy, but I made sure I bought enough products to keep me cleaning for at least another 6 years.
However, I still love the fragrance of essential oils. So calming & soothing🥰
I have been using diy cleaners for about a decade. I also use plain white vinegar on my washing machine's liquid fabric softener dispenser. It is an amazing fabric softener and non toxic
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I love trying new DIY cleaning recipes, and have found some I love. I will still buy some store ones. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing, Julie!
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Best Chanel ever thanks Melissa ❤️
Help me a lot on cleaning, I stop buying so many chemicals products.🙏
I love diy cleaners! My amber glass spray bottles and essential oils make cleaning enjoyable and feel like a sacred ritual that also cleans negative energy and purifies everything. Thanks for your great channel!
Hai, i'm your new subscriber 😍 from Indonesia, nice to know your channel, very inspiring, i'm looking channel like this #cleaningmotivation
I love making my own recipes. I’ve learned which ones work and which ones I have to buy. But I save lots of $ by doing floors with hot water and 1 tsp powder tide on most floors.
So helpful! I never knee to add water 1st, then dish soap. Another thing is i hate lavender. & Lastly we just use a dollar tree glass cleaner
I can't stand the taste or the smell of vinegar which seems to be a key ingredient.
I got really sick a couple of years ago & again in February which the first sickness altered my sense of smell-nothing has changed. There is a certain chemical I guess that is in almost everything I had to change - hair products, laundry detergent, air fresheners, candles, shampoos, cleaners, perfumes & body sprays. The only way I can describe it is like a rancid stale tobacco smell. Things that used to smell so nice are now ruined by that one "common chemical thing" in all stuff. Even my taste is "off". I had found Mr. Clean moonlight breeze which was tolerable- It didn't have that certain smell. Now I can't find it anywhere and i'm almost out. I do use Dawn dish soap. It's the only brand I use. Can I do anything with that?
Which DIY Cleaners do you use?
Your recipes! 😉
The laminate DIY cleaner is the best my family ever tried and we love the all purpose one with tea tree oil.
Are these solutions antibacterial like shop bought chemicals? …and what about on viruses like Cv19 and influenza etc.
👉Me 👈 , I don't like the smell of lavender 😛 .
I have to admit I love Mrs Meyers cleaners and everytime I try to make my own windows/glass cleaner it doesn't work😕 I do like the JAWS glass cleaner though.
New to your channel. For the window cleaner, ok to substitute “Cleaning Vinegar” for the “White Vinegar”? Does it matter?
For my every day cleans I love using diy cleaners like your all purpose cleaner. When I do a deep cleans, I prefer store bought cleaners like BKF or Microban (especially with the holidays coming up).
I love your channel
.I started switching to natural cleaners years ago. My family have severe allergies. I also put fresh lemon juice in my cleaners of white vinegar and water to clean our microwaves ect. I think it smells better .
I use soap, vinegar, bleach, or baking soda for absolutely everything at this point...except leather and wood.
Hey, I am your great fan, watch all your videos, have just 1 question : How do you disinfect laminated floors?
When grease and grime are being removed by the mop then the bacteria go too. A clean floor doesn't benefit from disinfectant. Should there be a couple of virus or bacteria they have nothing to live on and no hiding place so they die.
Agree with Eileen below, floors shouldn't need a thorough disinfect but you can always dilute some vinegar in warm water, which is a natural disinfectant.
I only buy toilet bowl cleaner and occasional convenience products. I do also still buy laundry detergent, although I've replaced my fabric softener with white vinegar. Other than that, everything is in a spray bottle. I probably could do DIY toilet bowl cleaner, but I just find that it requires a lot more vigorous scrubbing and overall time, and to me it is not worth it, since the store bought cleaners do everything for me. After letting it sit for a while, I only have to swirl the brush around a bit to knock everything out from under the rim and the sides of the bowl, flush, and then it's done.
Where do you get a QUALITY Spray Bottle? I bought a set, and they spray the first time and then never again. Then I end up pouring the cleaner out and waste a bunch.
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Where do you get a good bottle? I keep buying bottles from Lowe’s and Home Depot and very within a short time they don’t spray anymore.
White vinegar ,,(best disenfectant) add essential oil if you don't like the smell! Cleans anything.
OK, my cleaning is a bit more work. But I always used newspaper to clean my windows. My mum did this and we never had streaks. Reuses and reduced and it is easily available I used to wash the outside windows when it was raining and let the rain do the hard work. Again this is what my mum did. However, now 😢not so keen on working in the rain
I Love diy cleaners I just can’t seem to find one that gets rid of soap scum easily… 😮💨🙏🏽
I Like DIY cleaners but not laundry soap. I am happy just buying that.
Where do you buy spray bottles that last longer than just a few uses. I've tried several different ones. Lately I've been cleaning out and reusing store bought cleaners. They last longer and recycle.
Do you have any cleaning product for roaches, kindle share with me. Thanks reply soon
Been using diy products for 10 years and I'll never go back.
What do you think about Young Living Thieves cleaner as a disinfectant?
I just buy store bought product for my dish washer and washing machine. 👍
My grandmother taught me to make my own glass cleaner but her recipe was yours + a splash of ammonia. I think I’ll try it your way!
What would be the ratios for using a bucket for mopping ??
Doesn’t adding the soap make everything ‘soapy’ and leave a fine film on the surfaces? Have never tried it.
in the case of owning dawn platinum dish soap as my only liquid soap that isnt for hands how much of that do i use for a multisurface cleaner?
Been making my own cleaning products for about 7 years. I make everything but laundry soap. Also make all our body care products too.
Quick note about the window cleaner, while EOs are optional most of the time, they are needed for glass. Glass is full of tiny holes and the water vinegar can get stuck in those tiny holes, the eos actually stop that from happening.
Thank you. I was wondering whether EO was optional for the glass cleaner.
Melissa....I'm in Texas. I clean houses and i always under bid. Do you by any chance have a video on how to bid on a house?
To answer your question is dont like the smell of lavender ,, because i have a very bad problem with my sinuses
Too much plastic. You should take the time to do some research on plastic and how bad it is for both your health and the environment.
What is the brand of the ph neutrol liquid soap that you use. I couldn't see it in the video. Thanks.
Ok so I really want to order your cleaning cloths but my hold up is the fact that we have alot of animals in our house and we foster them. So the problem that I have is how do you get the animal hair out of the microfiber cloth and stuff I would hate to purchase those and then turn around and not keep them because the amount of animal hair in them after cleaning.
I've been using DIY cleaners for several years. Easy to make, I know what's in them, and I know it won't damage little paws. Also, no perfume-y smell from the store-bought. blah.
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I make all of my cleaning products using Young Living Essential oils. Good for my family, my house and the earth. Thanks for sharing this video!
Thanks for sharing, Catherine!!
What kind of essential oils do you use please? And where do u get your spray bottle? Ty
What do you use if you have been isolating with covid in ur place?
I have that spray bottle. IKEA right? I so wish they would bring them back!
Yep, picked this one from Ikea ages ago. They do have something similar out now called, TOMAT. Check it out.
Hi..love this channel!. What are the store bought cleaners that u buy?
Please be careful with EO's. Know your allergies. Also be careful of the amount. Some EO's can strip wood. All EO's are not the same when it comes to strength.