The Only Cleaning Routine You'll Ever Need!

Whether you love cleaning or hate cleaning you still need a plan - a cleaning system to get the job done right. In this video, cleaning expert Melissa Maker shares her 3 Wave Cleaning Routine which is designed to help you clean any room in your home quickly and effectively! #Cleaning #CleaningRoutine #CleanMySpace

0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - What is a "Wave"
2:59 - Products, Tools & Techniques (PTT's)
4:05 - Pre-Clean Assessment
4:49 - Wave 1: Tidy & Organizing
5:51 - Wave 2: Cleaning
7:37 - Wave 3: Floors & Garbage

59 Point Cleaning Checklist:

50 DIY Cleaners You Can Make At Home E-book:

Clean With Me Video Playlist:

Clean Like A Pro Video Plsylist:

Another video about the 3 Wave Cleaning System:

-------

NEW TO CLEAN MY SPACE? START HERE!!

SHOP CLEAN MY SPACE:

MORE CLEANING MOTIVATION:

THANKS FOR WATCHING!

[cleanmyspace]

CMS POLL: What room do you HATE cleaning the most?

[nighteyesiv]

This system has been a life saver for someone like me with ADHD. After cleaning my house like this for a few years I've managed to solve my time blindness and I actually know how long a task takes so I can convince myself to get started. I used to tidy as I went but I'd end up carrying one thing into another room and getting distracted by stuff in that room. This is so much better and your channel has been so helpful for me!

[simplysophisticated]

Melissa, my daughter is almost 10 and has ADHD and a sensory processing disorder. I think that you have (serendipitously) helped my daughter. We’ve tried so many different things to help her keep her room clean. THIS system you have, is the ONLY ONE that she can not only do WELL, but LOVES. Thank you a million times over. ❤️

[danielkim]

Her 3 wave system
1) first wave: go in one direction around the room and remove all items off surfaces and off floors and put them in the laundry basket, the trash, or back in their designated home
2) 2nd wave: this is the actual cleaning. Surfaces are sprayed with product and wiped going from top to bottom
3) 3rd wave: floors are vacuumed and or mopped and trash can is emptied.

You must do wave 1 or you cannot do wave 2 because the surfaces are not clear!

[stephaniecranston]

I cleaned out my mom's house. She was a hoarder, the house had been empty for a few years, it had been broken into and animals had gotten in. It was overwhelming. I ended up just going room to room and starting at the door. Not any particular direction from there, just forward. It helped immensely to just keep my mind on the task at hand, not the whole picture. I was so proud of the job I did in the end, and next week, finally, the house is being sold.

[Baughb]

I can't believe I only now found this channel. My combo of mental health issues makes cleaning next to impossible, but this video made me clean my bathroom in only an hour. I cannot thank you enough.

[blairwillis]

I am the disorganized type and get overwhelmed and then can't do anything. This is really so helpful. Since Covid I've been doing my own cleaning mostly. Your information is great.

[hanaalfayez]

I literally used your waves method since you posted the first video in the kitchen with this method and I still use it till this day. It is a life-changing method that makes you clean without getting overwhelmed or confused. Thank you for all the useful tips 🙂

[SuperAnadutra]

30 years on cleaning business, Your estrategy is working for me and my team!
I trained my team this way!

[PRAELIA_]

I've been using the 3 wave system for YEARS because of you! I've never found a better system it's the BEST & SO SIMPLE ❤❤

[panatypical]

Yeah ladies I'm a 70 year old guy and have lived alone most of my life. The ADD has been getting worse. This system has helped me a lot because the decluttering needs to happen first and I just didn't get it until watching this channel starting a few weeks ago.

[debbieguinn]

Almost 40 years of cleaning and I love your ideas thank you.

[fanimegarchioti]

I have been following clean my space for years and I have been using your 3 wave system from the very beginning. Even though I have always considered myself to be a cleaning expert, your system literally changed my life for the better. It's so easy and efficient that I now feel sorry for the people who don't know it! I, personally, thank you very much for teaching it to me! 🙏

[marilynmasterson]

I’ve just recently found your channel Melissa and like you I really hate cleaning. I’m loving your approach and yes definitely the kitchen for me (and I hate it!). But I love your advice about listening to a podcast or audible book. That is a game changer for me. Many many thanks x

[brittanydixon]

Kitchen and the bathroom are hands down the ones I clean the most in. Why because that is where bacteria will grow the most and fast as well.

[esthershelley]

Prep Wave: Empty the Dishwasher
Wave 1: Starting at one side of the room, tidy all surfaces to prep for actual cleaning. Possible prep sprays for stuck dirt or a deeper mess may be necessary from time to time.
Wave 2: Cleaning of surfaces going from top to bottom using sprays and damp cloths as needed, end with sink using baking soda.
Wave 3: Floors swept/vacuumed, rarely mopped, putting implements away and follow by trash emptied, bags replaced. Aim for 10 minutes unless you have some hand washing to do.

[conqueringmountscrapmorewi]

After a long, busy but fun day in my sewing room, I get to sit down, grab my hand sewing and watch you work. Thanks for the sharing your cleaning talent and inspiration.

[PHBRNTGGR]

I’m 50 and this is how I’ve done it my whole life! Good

[atparkerable]

Re: Beth’s comment below, I hate cleaning the bedroom because I have ADHD too. I always get distracted putting every piece of clothing away before I managed to get to wave 2 and 3. Now it makes sense why this room always feels like a slog to clean.

[ginagi]

A video on how to clean and move to a new place would be great. Not moving to a new build … In Scotland so old buildings…