Crack, shatter, damn! Alas, small breaks do happen and even the most lovely ornaments, light bulbs, and even glasses are prone to breaking. So if you find yourself among a broken item and a lot of warm bodies this holiday season, here's how to quickly clean up the mess without...
So you are probably wrapping a lot of gifts if you are reading this.
Snippets of paper, ribbon, tissue paper, organza, pieces of wire, sequins, price tags, pieces of mangled tape ad infinitum. The mess never ends with gift wrapping, but the outcome is amazing, someone's beaming face when they...
Day 3 | Safely Dispose of Cooking Grease
I've heard that a plumber's rate triples on Holidays, and there's no surprise that clogged pipes occur most often during this time.
Fats, oils and grease seems harmless, but indeed it is not.
When in liquid form, it is being beckoned by the kitchen...
Day 2 | Eliminate Winter Boot Messes
I recall a brilliant family member who hosted our annual holiday party each year at her lovely home.
Because there were so many kids at the party and of course, the party always coincided with the first annual blast of winter, there were countless...
Day 5 | Shining Up Flatware, Dinnerware and Glassware for the Holidays
A huge part of the holiday experience is setting and dining at the festive table. No matter what you are celebrating, your table sets the stage and drums up excitement among your guests. Whether you are bringing out...
I know you'll love watching and using these tips as much as we loved putting them together.
Day 12:
Holiday Stain Removal!
What a great party you’re having. Everyone seems to be having a great time… when all of a sudden- A spill! So before you get your reindeer panties in a...
Oh no! It’s noon and you just found out your guests will be arriving early. With no time to spare, you must get to cleaning! So what do you do when you are strapped for time and want to make a good impression? Focus on these 5 areas and...
Carpet
Knowing you have guests coming in a few days, plan ahead and deodorize or steam clean your carpets. Carpets are like sponges- they absorb everything that settles on them. If you’ve ever noticed your home has a certain ‘smell’ to it, we highly suggest getting to those carpets. Your...
What a great party you’re having. Everyone seems to be having a great time…when suddenly—a spill! But before you get your reindeer panties in a bunch, prep yourself on these three common holiday stains and how to clean them.
The Basic Stain Treatment
First off, make your own stain pre-treater and keep it...
Tis’ the season when glitter, tinsel, and holiday trees invade the homes of thousands. But what do you do when the glitter and glam starts falling faster than snow and makes it’s way onto your carpet and clothing? You clean it up using these handy tips.
We’ll break it down...
Who doesn't love Halloween?! Nothing is better than getting free candy, am I right? As an adult I still love Halloween because now I get to hand out treats to all the little ones (and some not so little ones from time to time). But, along with all the...
The holiday season is underway and to help you navigate through all the chaos, we’ve come together with a few YouTube friends to bring you this playlist of hassle-free holiday tips.
The coolest part is that we've teamed with the makers of Tylenol and together we are celebrating all the...
I know many of you are hosting parties, dinners, and overnight guests this holiday season, and there’s a ton of planning and preparation involved. Since this can be a rather overwhelming time, I thought I'd arm you with some killer plan-ahead cleaning tasks and strategies so that as party...
Happy Holidays, Clean My Space Nation!
This year I wanted to share with you some of my favourite gift ideas because you know, gift shopping isn't as easy as it is cracked up to be. Don’t worry; they all do not have to do with cleaning. They're unique, useful and certainly something...
Every year, I like to share my holiday gift guide with you. Not only do I have great taste (biased, I know...), but I also have a knack for finding things which are beautiful, functional AND useful (and every now and then, even make cleaning a little easier -...
