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Cleaning on a Budget: Melissa Maker’s Money-Saving Tips

Melissa Maker — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 20:21:00 +0000

Here are some fantastic cleaning hacks that not only save you time but also help you keep more money in your wallet. I know cleaning can be a drag, and we’re all trying to be more budget-conscious, especially during these challenging times. So, I’ve put together this video to share some of my favourite cost-effective […]

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Make Your Home Smell Amazing

Melissa Maker — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

You don't deserve to live in a home that doesn't smell amazing.

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DIY Cleaning Products For Pennies

Melissa Maker — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:08:36 +0000

We know that cleaning isn’t always fun but making your own cleaners and saving money in the process definitely helps! I have put together 5 great cleaners that cost literally pennies to make and seconds to prepare. They are safe, effective and environmentally friendly…. what more could you ask for? All Purpose Cleaner This all […]

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Hand Sanitizer – Day 31 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:00:09 +0000

If you love the idea of hand sanitizer but want to make your own, try this gentle and moisturizing (and great smelling) solution. Store in a squeeze bottle and keep in your purse, car, diaper bag or wherever you think you’ll need it! 2/3 cup Rubbing Alcohol (at least 91%, preferrably 99%) 1/3 cup Aloe […]

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Mildew Eraser – Day 30 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 18:00:51 +0000

If mildew is a problem in the bathroom, there’s a simple solution you can apply to the affected area to eliminate it. The combination is quite powerful! 1/2 cup borax 1 1/2 cup white vinegar Create a paste, and apply to the affected area. Scrub with a cleaning toothbrush and rinse well. For stubborn stains, […]

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DIY Linen Spray: Refresh Sheets and Improve Sleep!

Melissa Maker — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:11:12 +0000

I love DIY recipes and essential oils, so any DIY recipe that uses one of my favorite essential oil scents, lavender, is a win in my books. Today I’m going to teach you how to make the best DIY linen spray: DIY Lavender Linen Spray! I love linen spray because it makes your sheets feel […]

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Drain Refresher – Day 26 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 19:43:24 +0000

If you notice your drains, be it in the kitchen or bathroom, aren’t working as well as they could be and emit an unpleasant odour, it’s likely because there is a build up of grease, hair, decomposing food and other waste. You want to break that stuff down and push it through the pipe so it can move […]

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Carpet Stain Remover – Day 25 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 19:21:49 +0000

The trick with carpet stains is to bust them as soon as they happen so that they don’t have time to hang around and entrench themselves in your carpet fibres. As soon as a stain happens, blot it up with a clean paper towel or cloth. Whip up this simple stain pre-treater as you need it, hydrogen peroxide […]

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Screen Cleaner – Day 24 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 19:00:10 +0000

Cleaning dust, fingerprints and marks off screens is certainly important to keep the item in great shape. However, we know we’re not supposed to use any old product on these electronics because cleaning them with anything other than something safe could ruin the finish, take off the protective coatings or damage the screen or electronic item itself. […]

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Grout Cleaner – Day 23 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 16:58:52 +0000

Grout can look grotty; dirty and discoloured. Grout is porous and as we walk over it, splash dirty water onto it and scrub it to ‘clean’, we actually push dirt into the tiny pores. To help bubble the dirt up to the surface and restore the natural colour of the grout (which may really surprise you) we’ll use baking […]

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DIY Disinfectant – Day 22 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:01:50 +0000

With cold and flu season already here, keeping our spaces clean and disinfected is a great way to help keep germs at bay. Make your own disinfectant, and feel free to add in a powerhouse essential oil to up the scent factor and help knock out those germs! Disinfectant can be several dollars at the […]

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Fabric Refresher – Day 21 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:02:31 +0000

If your clothing smells a little funky but isn’t quite ready for a wash, this is your middleman solution. A few spritzes of this and your clothing will smell fresh and be ready for a new wear. 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup liquid fabric softener And if you don’t want to […]

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