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DIY Holiday Home Scents!

Melissa Maker — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:07:53 +0000

I’ve talked about home scent signatures before; this is essentially what you smell when you walk into someones home. When it comes to your own home you typically don’t notice it. When you walk into someone else’s home, you most certainly do. So with the holidays upon us, you can generally expect at least a few […]

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7 Cleaning Products & Tools I Can’t Live Without!

Melissa Maker — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:04:31 +0000

It would be an understatement to say that we’ve had our fair share of experiences with cleaning products and tools over the years here at Clean My Space HQ. Some we absolutely love and have used for years, others… not so much. I always like to share what works for us so I can help […]

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5 DIY Essential Oil Recipes: Cleaning With Essential Oils

Melissa Maker — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:08:42 +0000

We talk about cleaning with essential oils quite a bit here at Clean My Space, and for good reason. They smell amazing, and they have a lot of wonderful properties, and there are so many ways you can use them! If you’re new to essential oils, definitely read Everything You Need to Know About Essential […]

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Everything you Need to Know About Cleaning with Essential Oils!

Melissa Maker — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 21:06:05 +0000

I’ve spent many years telling everyone who would listen how much I love essential oils. Not only do they smell divine, but they actually help elevate your efficiency and your mood. Whether you’re using essential oils for cleaning, aromatherapy, topical uses, or anything else, they have so many amazing benefits. If you’ve never used essential […]

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8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Great!

Melissa Maker — Thu, 19 May 2016 04:39:15 +0000

The way a house smells when you first step in, might seem unimportant, but I can assure you it is anything but. Our sense of smell is connected to our emotions and that’s powerful in and of itself. Smells can elicit emotional responses such as being happy, relaxed and calm, or anxious, irritable and angry. […]

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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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Soap Scum Remover – Day 15 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:00:45 +0000

Soap scum is that icky grey stuff which forms on tubs and tiles after you’ve showered. It is a combination of body oils, hard water and oils from soap and shampoos. This slurry sits in your tub and shower, dries, and sticks to any surface. Purchasing tub and tile cleaner can be around $5-$6 and […]

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DIY Degreaser – Day 10 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 17:00:31 +0000

Castille soap is a great natural cleaner on its own, it is made from olive oil. Greasy messes occur in the kitchen mostly, and this is a cleaning product you can whip up as needed to tackle those greasy situations. Baking soda helps to provide natural abrasion, and citrus essential oils help lift away grease. […]

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DIY Fabric Softener – Day 4 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 09:00:50 +0000

Fabric softener helps to relax and soften fibres during the laundering process. If you love the concept but don’t love the waxy coating and strong scent traditional fabric softeners leave behind, try this extremely simple method instead. 1 jug of white vinegar 50 drops essential oils (the scent will be mildly present and oils will […]

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DIY Hand Soap – Day 2 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 22:04:20 +0000

If you like making your own cleaning products, why not try making your own hand soap? This is a great way to personalize the scent of the soap to your exact specifications and to experiment with what you really love. Try several recipes and place them throughout your home; lemon basil for the kitchen, peppermint […]

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Hate the Smell of Vinegar? Here’s How to Mask it!

Melissa Maker — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:34:54 +0000

It’s true, I love a good DIY cleaning recipe. It’s also true that not everyone likes the smell of vinegar—which happens to be at the center of many of these recipes! Vinegar is a staple in the DIY cleaning world because it has so many amazing cleaning properties. That being said, it doesn’t smell great, […]

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Melissa’s Secret DIY Room Deodorizer!

Melissa Maker — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:21:07 +0000

The simplest things are often the most impactful. I love when things are easy! If you notice a smell coming from a room, area or enclosed space, consider creating a small room deodorizer that will neutralize the smell. All you need to create this powerful little treat is the following: Baking soda 10 drops of […]

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