5 Common Cleaning Mistakes!

We clean a lot of things right, but there are certainly cleaning mistakes that happen too. Cleaning misconceptions, if you will. Play along in this pop quiz to learn how to correct 5 common cleaning mistakes!

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Being imperfect is OK! But when it comes to making cleaning mistakes, let me help correct some of the most common ones - that way you can keep your stuff in better shape for longer.

This week we talk about how to clean knives properly, how to clean tumblers properly, how to clean glasses and sunglasses properly, how to clean our ears properly, and how to clean the windshield properly.

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[jasonc]

Omg. I loved this video. Melissa you should make more of these. I cannot tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I watch them more than once since there so great.

[ColorLifeAutumn]

I am SO bad with my glasses, when I get new ones I try to be careful but as time passes it's more like I use whatever is closest to wipe them off. I totally look forward to more CMS pop quiz videos! I might actually be good a this kind of quiz, ha!

[busymama]

You are an excellent teacher Melissa, I have been watching your videos quite a while and I answered all 5 questions correctly! :) but your pipe cleaner trick to clean stumbler straws, - genius!!! I have always wondered about how to do that, I would use Q-tips to clean each end, but they were too short to clean the middle of the straw! I always have a little cup of q-tips next to the sink to help clean those little nooks and crannies that a cloth can't reach, now I will add some pipe cleaners too! :) 👍

[golddust]

Every time I watch clean my space I get the urge to clean... Love your videos

[DebTallbroad]

speaking of eye glasses cleaning....do you have a good recipe for DIY eye glass cleaner?

[petitsjoujoux]

No wonder it's called the pipe "cleaner"! Great video! Oh I had to have a doctor water wash the wax I pushed in my ears with my cue tips a few years ago. Glad you shared an easy way to clean ears the right way!

[jennifer.rapkins]

I'm happy that I got all of those correct despite breaking a couple of them. I rinse my glasses under cold water and wipe with a tissue because I don't have optical cleaner and my glasses were so cheap I don't care that much lol. We've been having some wacky weather in Ottawa so that micro fibre cloth in the car idea is brilliant, I'm going to do that. Thanks Melissa! :)

[lauracatherineco]

Thanks for keeping us inspired to stay organized in 2015! 

[cleanmyspace]

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[Yasumi_Hoshikawa]

What I REALLY need to learn how to clean is my vacuum cleaner...the old school one with the bag. Never seem to be able to empty that bag without giving myself (and a 3m diameter around me) a good dust bath.

Anyways thanks for the tips Mel! It's because of you that we're bona fide connoisseurs of vinegar bottles and microfiber cloths of all shapes and sizes.

[maitheasian]

How neat!
You mentioned a proper way to clean knives. How about vegetable peelers and graders?

[Tonya]

Thanks so much for the tip on cleaning straws.  I've been meaning to ask since my daughter is notorious for not rinsing her straw after having a shake. 

[jillolsen]

Perfect timing I need to clean my windshield and now I know how to do it. Thank you.

[hellomrsjacobsen]

You and Chad are the best YouTubers. All your videos are so fun to watch, and they help me become a pro at what I hate most. Housecleaning! And I'm even beginning to like it now. Which pretty much makes you amazing. My husband thanks you ;-) and so do I!

[bndn]

I've enjoyed your videos and learned a lot. Could you explain how to best clean a foggy headlight? I've heard, and tried, everything from toothpaste to baking soda to big spray. Thanks.

[Jennlewis]

I would love to see a basic cleaning supplies video. I'm moving out this week and have no idea what to buy!

[arbrefleuri]

Yay I got all the right answers! :) Can we please have more pop quizzes?

[lauracabral]

Would you be interested in doing a review of a steam mop? My mom just got one for Christmas, but I'd be interested to hear what you think!

[elovesp]

I've been using a microfiber cloth for my glasses instead of spending money on lens cleaner. Works great. Great video Melissa. :-)

[semsemsalem]

Great tips. Can you please do a video on how to clean the coils on an electric stove & is it ok to wrap the inner plate like inserts underneath with foil? Thanks. Luv ur videos.