How to Clean Your Cleaning Tools! Home Cleaning Ideas That Save Time & Money (Clean My Space)
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Cleaning tools need to be cleaned, too! Melissa Maker shares her tips and tricks for proper tool maintenance.
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We all heave when we think of how long that sponge has been left uncleaned. A dirty mop can re-deposit dirt into your grout and debris can scratch hardwood floors. An improperly maintained vacuum doesn't suck (and that's a bad thing). Keep your tools in tip-top shape for the best cleaning results.
I'll place a guideline for how frequently tools should be cleaned with regular use. When a tool is used to clean something which can lead to cross-contamination, or has been used for a challenging job (where it is very dirty or germy), clean it immediately...
Read the blog for the entire post! I explain everything in great detail and go over a few tools not mentioned in the video.
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1:01 Brushes
1:56 Sponges (Method #1 2:21 & Method #2 2:32)
3:16 Cloths
3:57 Microfiber cloths
5:05 Mopheads
5:33 Brooms
6:17 Vacuum
Chanel M doing God’s work with these time stamps
An angel
Hey Melissa! Here's a tip my mother taught me. Always quickly sweep over your carpets with your broom before vacuuming. You will have hardly any hair caught up in your vacuum! Loved this video!
Caytee Rodgers that's an awesome tip! Thank you!
Caytee Rodgers Helpful tip.... Thank you.
That's what I was told too! I do it all the time, and it really makes a difference!
Broom is a good start,then a pair of black reusable rubber gloves for all the hard to reach places,then a squeegee if you want to get all the hair without turning your vac on.
Hello Melissa , please show me how !!! I’m only one ☝️ man !!! I couldn’t multiply myself to 3-4 men !!!
I love watching such an adorable young lady teaching me cleaning tricks I wished I known then but am glad to be learning now that I'm over 60.
Thanks for another amazing video!
Use a seam ripper to remove hair from vacuum roller. They'll get under tightly wound strands that are hard to get under.
Dawn Faddish Never would've thought of that.....Thank you.
I totally agree. Seam ripper (a sewing accessory) makes hair removal from vacuum heads very easy.
Lol that was my job as a child for mother
Regarding the micro fiber towels, I use many of them detailing our 2 cars, so I bought a bag of like 35 MF towels and because I have so many now, I can wash them, and only them, on a low heat, medium spin speed cycle. For drying them, the best method for getting them all fluffy again like new, is to put them into your dryer on a low heat cycle. the heat will dry them, and the tumbling of the dryer fluffs them up like new. Oh and btw, our house has never been this clean before I started watching your videos Melissa. So both my wife and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for putting the time and effort into filming/producing top quality guides.
Greg Norton hello Greg Norton , regarding the microfiber for the car I noticed that I never been able to remove the dirt completely from it even if it's cleaned in the washing machine with warm or hot water , do you have any idea how to overcome this issue to have almost clean new microfiber
I've earned lye soap removes the Buffing compounds from them. I get them wet then rub the bar on and scrub with a stiff brush like a nail brush. It might take 2 or more tries to get it all out. And ammonia will remove carnuba just like you’d use it to strip wax from floors.
Atef Raia i know this is an old comment but the best way i know how to clean them to get them like new is i like to wash them and then once dry i like to put them in boiling hot water again and leave them over night and you wouldn’t believe what comes out ! and i also use like a free and clear detergent !
@@laurenattwood8238 I do this with my kitchen towels it really is amazing what comes out. The old pre washing machine days they overnight soaked then boiled next morning and beat with a stick how easy we have it!
HA! Something is making you high, and we're going to go with the good feeling and not the products :P. Glad you found the channel and thanks so much for your kind words! I am thrilled that you've been inspired by us.
I can't believe how much fun you make of cleaning! In Spain women are obsessed with cleaning and young women hate it as our mums and grandmums are (believe me) insane about it. But I'm learning a lot about it with you and gives me a whole new persperctive. Thank you, Melissa and Chad! :D
Instead of using a pen to get hair out of brushes and such, I use an old comb. Gets the job done quickly and thoroughly.
The rat tail comb is 👌🏾
I use a stainless steel dog comb to work out the grunge, hair and cat hair that builds up in my hand broom, long broom and the bristles on the end of my little vacuum head. Works wonders!
Melissa, you're videos are so awesome. You always have valuable tips and I thank you 😊
I tried cleaning sponge in the macrowave and the result was amazing ! Thank you !
I think the tool you wearing thinking about to remove hair debris from the vacuum brush roller was a seam ripper. It's commonly used in sewing to cut through thread. It works really well for me and easier than scissors.
to clean my broom i put baking soda in bathrub run hot water and clean bathtub which cleans broom same time :)
You are amazing. You make cleaning a fun thing. I lean half of my house according to your tips and videos. I'm so exited to start the other half. Spring cleaning is now fun and not a torture. Than you so much!!!
Melissa Maker, I can listen to your voice all day. I love your channel! Made all my homemade cleaners and saving a ton of money. Love the vinegar in the laundry and it also has helped from having pilling from sticking to other clothes which is amazing because I have those really fluffy dog and cat blankets and they use to always mess up anything else in the laundry (and each other because we're washing like items with like items). Thank you so much, Melissa!
I am impressed with all the information you have to share that I have never considered. I love you channel! Keep all the great information coming!
Your channel is no doubt the most useful, yet fun to watch ones on CZcams! Thank you for it, awesome job!
really love your videos, and have learned evrsomch... I am a nurse, and couldn't help cringing when you cleaned your vac filter and roller bar without gloves, so quidditt!!! But mostly your vids rock.
Yes, I saw the blog and already start using your list. Thanks.
I never knew cleaning could be so entertaining. You are really fun to watch. Now I'm actually kinda excited about cleaning my big home. It's like a part time job and it's still not clean! I was getting quite discouraged but now that I found you I feel like it's not so bad. Thank you adorable cleaning girl!
Your cats are so precious. And Molly is worth the extra pet hair maintenance.
You have been an absolute Godsend!! thank you thank you thank you and my house thanks you! I love all your tips and vids, cant get enough!
xo Michele
Love your tips and tricks! If only I can began to actually use some of them! Lol! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for showing how to clean a vacuum. I'm going to start scheduling this for my own vacuum. Very helpful!
How do you clean your washing machine after cleaning all the cleaning supplies because machines can harbor and spread germs too.
She has a video on washing machine cleaning.
I wash one of her video on that subject, and I found baking soda to work,like she mention
Put two full cups of white vinegar in your washing machine and run on normal cycle
OMG, this is totally great. someone finally knows the science and proper cleaning tips. can you make a summarizing video about general cleaning tools and cleaning steps for newbies like me? i mean, like do laundry first - > bath room -> kitchen, i have no where to start
Thanks for your video.
You gave me some great ideas, on how to keep my broom and mop clean.
I too have a Dyson vacuum cleaner. Several times a year I take the container out to the back yard separate the inside cyclone piece from the container and blow them both out with my yard blower. They can both also be rinsed out with hot water afterwards, just make sure that they are thoroughly dry before using the vacuum.
7:15 a seam ripper also works as well...
Such a good tip!! Thanks for sharing! I just cleaned my vacuum head a couple of days ago, I wish I had thought of that! :)
OMGosh! You're so stinkin funny! Clean my space is definitely my favorite place on youtube, for real! I love the tips and good humor as well as the hilarious special effects! Before, I just "liked" cleaning, now, I love it! Kinda like John Denver except instead of sunshine making me high, it's the way my house looks when I'm done. (or maybe the products I use, either way, works for me lol).
Thanks so much, Melissa! Your videos are truly amazing. :)
Thank you for the tips!
I pour leftover boiling water from making tea over my sponges. I can do it without any extra effort, as often as I want, and I don't have to touch it.
that's exactly what I do!
You just blew my mind. I'm going to be getting an electric kettle that at minimum will boil more water than I'll need for myself so this is a perfect idea!
I like your tips and your handy magic wand.
Thanks for sharing.
Love your channel.great tips.
You can use shampoo for oil and grease. I used it once on a baby oil stain on my nightgown and it was gone.
Hello Melissa 😊
Thanks for all your very informative and useful videos !! I have a question: Based on almost daily usage, how often should the mop head be changed? The areas being moped are kitchen, bathroom, entrance hall and lounge diner ca. 100 sqm. 😊😅
I highly recommend a "rainbow" from rexair for a vacuum. It is water based and does not contain a bag, which holds a lot of bacteria. Once you're done cleaning you simply throw away the water. It also can be used as a air purifier. I will say it is pricey but you won't regret it.
Hi Melissa I love ur channel. Ur videos has show me alot. Thank u
Hi Melissa, can you tell us how to clean a sponge mop? Thanks! I am learning so much from your videos and they are extremely motivational! It's much favorite CZcams channel of all
rumana8463 she has a video on mops
Omg I like your cat, so fluffy, really helps specially knowing that u have to clean the brushes once a week, hoovers twice a year to soak the tools,sponges does get smelly so I never leave them in water as some people do,i throw away more often,i prefer using scourers, thanks u are really good
Love your channel! Thank you
can you show how you would clean your carpet shampooer or even the hand held version? please :) mine is getting so bad with let's and puppy training.
Yes, a lot of people do that and it does work, just always make sure it's WET!
Loved your creativity and silly humour in this video - it was lots of fun =)
So pretty ☺️ but yes thank you, I needed help on how to clean my broom.
Love watching your videos
To clean the hose, check the comment I posted just above yours!
I am a new subscriber..and I have a few questions...so first of all how on earth do you clean a toilet brush and plunger...and another...I'm a VERY disorganized person that needs to do spring cleaning...and I tend to procratinate a lot..what would you suggest to do to start slowly doing spring clening?
Hey, when you're putting your microfiber cloths in the washing machine, do you have to put them in a delicates bag, or is it fine without one?
Thanks for this video! Just wondering what you can use on the brushes if you don’t have oxy powder?
I'm really looking forward to that one!!
This is something I'm also wondering. :)
Just cleaned my broom head this video help im also used the pillow cleanings , bathroom cleaning video
I tend to use micro fiber cloths for just about everything and you have explained why I am unable to get them clean - Thanks!
First off I LOVE these videos. So thankful for you and your website Melissa! And a question too: can I use the same oxy-bleach method on shop-vac attachments (specifically floor brush/dusting brush attachments)? We currently have concrete floors, construction, no regular vacuum, and an indoor kitty cat, so the floors here are a mess. Thank you so much again for your videos and information. I love it!
How to clean kettle
Thanks for awesome video and tips
LOVE LOVE LOVE THE INTRO/BACKGROUND MUSIC... Catchy beat!=)
What temperature should you wash microfiber cloths? Also, what about toilet brushes? Do you wash them with your other brushes and if so, does that disinfect them efficiently? Thanks!
Thanks for the great tips
What about the toilet brush??
Dip it in the toilet to get it wet and then lightly brush it with some baking soda and your toothbrush.
Great video! But where can i find that oxi powder?
One trick I know to cleaning spunges is to lay them out in the sun for a few hours. The uv rays will disinfect and deordorize. Havnt tried it yet....since its winter obviously, but I will!
Hi Melissa thanks for all your great cleaning videos and tips. Is there something else I can use instead of Oxy powder since I don't have that on hand?! Ty
Thanks for the great video as always. Do you have any tips or videos on how to make the washing machine smell better and the dryer smell better to?
A great way to remove that dried on greasy hairy stuff that some brooms acquire from high volume kitchens is to go outside to asphalt,and just sweep. The hotter the asphalt the better,you might look funny sweeping the street but you'll be laughing at how fast and effective this technique is ;-)
Hey thanks 8)
JONATHAN CARTER wouldn't that just bring outside dirt inside?
Has anyone tried this??
Yes I've done this for many years........ works with sweeping on cement too
V L I agree: cleaning off a dirty broom on a white, clean sidewalk has always seemed more effective somehow...!
What about the vacuum hose?
This is great thanks, hey any tips on cleaning dust pans, standing dust pans, plastic laundry basket tall and short hip style laundry basket? Ty ty
You can find a seam ripper in the crochet / yarn aisle. They are great for removing hair from vacuum bar.
I use an old "rat tail" comb to help get hair out of brushes, brooms, & vacuum rollers. The comb part works to lift the bulk of hair out & then use the tail end to pick out the last bits/stubborn stuff.
Can you do a video about how to clean the bissell little green machine please?
Thank you
When you cleaned your dyson, you cleaned your hepa and filter but you didnt show how to clean the actual canister or inside filter (with tons of holes... what would you suggest for that?
SweetNSassylilVixen she has a video on vacuum cleaners
I use a can of air or an air compressor to blow out all the holes
Use an old toothbrush to get into corners, holes, & nooks and crannies. You can put baking soda or oxi clean and a bit of water right on the toothbrush for really dirty jobs.
How do you clean your closet?
Very helpful video! By the way, since there's a lot of snow now in Toronto, I was wondering if you have any advice of cleaning off salt stains from the carpet of the car and the entrance of the home?
my mother always cleanes the brooms and I always clean the brushes and we always put our sponges into the Washing machine when we wash at 60°C
Great video!
Hi Melissa, I love your videos. You do a great job of making cleaning fun. Can you tell me how to clean your toilet brush? Is it Oxy powder in a bucket just like the other types of brushes you demonstrated?
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Thanks!I dont have any degreaser but ill buy some and try it out.
Big thanks for this.
Probably should of paid attention in Home Economics.
this channel makes me so happy. LOL
Thanks for another great video. To maintain maximum effectiveness Microfiber should be washed in cool or warm water. The dryer should be set on the low temperature setting. Some microfiber can handle more heat than others, check the manufactures recommendations.
You mentioned not using fabric softener for microfiber cloths...I recently starting using 1/4 cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle instead of fabric softener. Since reading that it not only softens but disinfects. I would like to know what your opinion is on this substitute and if it would still be ok to use with the microfiber cloths without damaging them the way fabric softener would.
+Clean My Space . You said not to wah the microfibres with something else. Why? If I don't use softener would that be ok? I only use vinegar.
On the packaging they say not to dry them in a dryer; I thought it would ruin them.
Thanks.
I always buy the washable mop like o'cedar i also get some looser dust and dirt particles out the broom by sweeping the edge of my front steps then use the water hose to rinse the rest and let dry after taping the extra water out
Aaaaaah, every time I watch your vid i have to start cleaning...off I go. Thank you for the inspiration.
What is oxy powder? Where could I find it in Australia? Love your channel xx
On the mops and everything else that has to be laundered I use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer that has 0% bleach and it makes me feel like it gets rid of all that germs and bacteria and I’m OCD Diagnosed so it’s really my 2 best friend, Bleach being my Best haha
Dean Hunstock am why don't you just wash your clothes with bleach and laundry detergent instead of using the laundry sanitizer to wash your clothes with
awesome
I recently took my vacuum apart to fix a broken fan belt. I thoroughly cleaned the entire machine, and now it acts like it is brand new! I was astounded what it picked up.
Omg. Thanks for making this video Melissa. I've got to buy new microfiber towels and clean all my cleaning tools before i get the stink eye.
hey melissa my question is how to clean the dishwasher?
Melissa, do you use the scoop or a half cup measure? I bought the Great Value 680g container and the scoop is not half a cup. Can you let me know if I should do 4 of the scoops as I want to do it right? Thank you in advance
about cleaning vacuums. Is there any way to clean the inside of the hose. It looks funky in there.
Thank you very much! :)
I have a few questions. After learning more about the ingredients in Oxiclean, it looks like many of their products have questionable ingredients. However, the baby stain powder which consists of washing soda (sodium carbonate) and sodium percarbonate is considered safe. Is this the type of product you use to clean tools such as brushes and why did you choose this particular product instead of others such as white vinegar to disinfect? Do you recommend other options for cleaning said tools such as a blend of vinegar and water? Also, why do many people say they use green cleaners yet they mix Dawn dish soap in with everything? Dawn does not contain safe ingredients and is certainly not green. Do you recommend alternatives such as a castile soap with essential oils (such as Dr. Bronners)?
Should I clean the brushes I have for each room in different buckets to prevent cross contamination?
Any tips for cleaning the toilet bowl brush Melissa?
she uploaded a video on cleaning things in your bathroom last week
Can i use something else instead of the oxi powder?
The oxy poweder like tide for cleaning cloth?!
Thanks milissa ..